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التحاليل اثبتت وجود بقايا براز بشري وحيوانات نافقة ومواد تستخدم في دفن الموتى في معظم المواد الغذائية التي تصدرها مصر حيث خرج تقرير وزارة الزراعة الأمريكية أول أمس (360 صفحة) بشأن الفراولة التي يتم ريها بمياه المجاري والتي تسبب الإصابة بمرض الكبد الوبائي فصيلة "إيه". أشار التقرير أيضاً الي أنه تم إكتشاف أن الخضار المجمدة المستوردة من مصر (الملوخية والسبانخ والبامية والبازلاء والفول الأخضر والخرشوف) يتم غسلها بمياه قذرة مما قد يصيب متناوليها بمرض الكبد الوبائي لإحتوائها علي بقايا مخلفات بشرية وأشار التقرير الى إجراءات صارمة سوف تتخذها وزارة الزراعة الأمريكية حيال السلع المصرية الواردة الى أمريكا منها منع إستيراد الفراولة او اي منتجات مصرية تم ريها بمياه المجاري ووضع شروط جديدة صارمة بشأن غسيل الخضار المجمدة التي تصل الى أمريكا من مصر ووجوب غسلها بمياه نقية مفلترة ومنع منعاً باتاً إستيراد الجبن وخاصة الرومي والأبيض من مصر التي أثبتت التحليلات على إحتوائها على مادة "الفورمالين" التي تستخدم في حفظ جثث الموتي بالإضافة الي أملاح قذرة يتم إستخراجها من ملاحات بها بقايا حيوانات نافقة، أيضاً أشار التقرير الي انه يتم إستخدام الجير الأبيض الذي يستخدم في تركيب البلاط في تبيض الأرز المصري المستورد مما قد يصيب متناوليه بالتسمم والسرطان وأخيراً العصائر (المانجو والجوافة) التي تحتوي على ألوان ومكسبات طعم محرم إستخدامها دولياً لتسببها في الفشل الكلوي وأمراض الكبد وضغط الدم، لذا يجب توخي الحيطة والحذر عند التفكير في تناول تلك المنتجات الفاسدة لتجنب الأمراض.
السؤال الذي يطرح نفسه، إذاكانت كل تلك الأمراض في المنتجات المصرية التي يتم تصديرها من مصر الي أمريكا والمفترض أنها أعلى جودة من مثيلاتها المحلية بل ويتم الكشف عليها بواسطة السلطات الصحية في مصر قبل السماح بتصديرها، فما بالك بالمنتجات المحلية التي يجري تداولها في السوق المصرية ويتم تصديرها إلى الدول العربية ومنها ليبيا .
تقرير منظمة الأغذية الفيدرالية الأمريكية بشأن الفراولة
FDA Investigates Outbreak of Hepatitis A Illnesses Linked to Frozen Strawberries
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December 19, 2016
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Fast Facts
What was the Problem and What was Done About It؟
What is Hepatitis A؟
What are the Symptoms of Hepatitis A؟
Who is at Risk؟
What Can be Done to Prevent Infection with Hepatitis A؟
Who Should Receive the Hepatitis A Vaccine؟
What Specific Products were Recalled؟
What Do Restaurants and Retailers Need To Do؟
What Do Consumers Need To Do؟
Who Should be Contacted؟
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local officials are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A illnesses linked to frozen strawberries.
Fast Facts
On December 16, 2016 CDC reported that the outbreak appears to be over. One hundred and forty-three people infected with the outbreak strains have been reported from nine states.
On November 8, 2016 the FDA has learned that frozen strawberry products subject to recall by The International Company for Agricultural Production and Processing (ICAPP), including but not limited to whole, sliced and sugared, and diced strawberries, may have been served in food service operations as recently as November 3, 2016.
The FDA and CDC are not currently aware of any illnesses related to any recalled products other than whole frozen strawberries. However, because hepatitis A can have serious health consequences, CDC advised post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for unvaccinated persons who had consumed any of the recalled frozen strawberry products within two weeks of November 8, 2016.
The five consignees who received recalled frozen strawberry products from ICAPP are:
C.H. Belt of Lake Forest, Ca. (sold under CH World Brand)
Jetro/Restaurant Depot of College Point, N.Y. (sold under James Farm brand and unbranded “Bits and Pieces”)
Sysco Corporation of Houston, Tex. (sold under Sysco brand)
Patagonia Foods of San Luis Obispo, Ca. (sold under Patagonia brand)
Reddy Raw of Woodridge, N.J. (sold under Regal brand).
On October 25, 2016, ICAPP recalled all frozen strawberries and frozen strawberry products that it has imported into the United States since January 1, 2016. These include whole, sliced and sugared, and diced frozen strawberries.
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What was the Problem and What was Done About It؟
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local officials investigated an outbreak of hepatitis A illnesses linked to frozen Egyptian strawberries in smoothies served at Tropical Smoothie Café locations.
The FDA’s investigation in connection with this outbreak identified five samples of ICAPP’s frozen strawberries that tested positive for hepatitis A. ICAPP recalled all frozen strawberries and frozen strawberry products that it imported into the United States since January 1, 2016. ICAPP’s recalled frozen strawberries were distributed to food service establishments nationwide. The products were not offered for retail sale to consumers. Frozen strawberry products subject to recall include whole, sliced and sugared, and diced strawberries.
As of October 20, 2016, CDC reports 134 people with hepatitis A linked to this outbreak have been reported from 9 states (AR, CA, MD, NC, NY, OR, VA, WI and WV). Among people with available information, 52 people have been hospitalized. Nearly all ill people reported drinking a smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Café in the month before illness started. Of the 54 ill people who were interviewed about the type of smoothie, all reported eating a smoothie containing strawberries. These ill people purchased smoothies at cafés located in a limited geographical area, including Virginia and neighboring states. The ill person in Oregon had purchased smoothies containing strawberries from a Tropical Smoothie Café location in Virginia while traveling.
The FDA’s traceback investigation indicates that the strawberries served in Tropical Smoothie Café locations where ill people reported drinking smoothies were from ICAPP, imported from Egypt. Tropical Smoothie Café reported that they stopped using Egyptian frozen strawberries in their locations in Virginia and neighboring states by August 8, 2016. Additionally, on August 19, 2016, the firm reported that they removed Egyptian frozen strawberries from all cafes nationwide.
The agency discussed the investigation with the Egyptian International Health Regulations National Focal Point, and placed frozen strawberries from ICAPP on Import Alert 99-35 after multiple positive samples confirmed hepatitis A in the product.
The FDA recommended that institutions and food service operations supplied by any of the five companies identified below immediately reach out to their suppliers and determine if they received frozen strawberry product recalled by ICAPP. Then, if needed, institutions and food service operations that find they served any recalled product within the last two weeks should contact their local health department and communicate to their customers regarding possible exposure to hepatitis A virus and the potential benefit of post exposure prophylaxis. The FDA and CDC are not currently aware of any illnesses related to any recalled products other than whole frozen strawberries. However, because hepatitis A can have serious health consequences, CDC advises post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for unvaccinated persons who have consumed any of the recalled frozen strawberry products in the last 2 weeks. PEP offers no preventive benefit to persons whose exposure occurred more than 2 weeks ago.
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What is Hepatitis A؟
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months. Hepatitis A is usually spread when a person ingests fecal matter — even in microscopic amounts — from contact with objects, food, or drinks contaminated by the feces of an infected person.
What are the Symptoms of Hepatitis A؟
Illness occurs within 15 to 50 days of exposure and in adults includes fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine and pale stool.
Who is at Risk؟
Hepatitis A, and especially the strain found in the clinical samples already tested, is a virus that originates in and is spread by people, rather than animals. Contamination can occur when an infected food handler prepares food without appropriate hand hygiene. Food (as is suspected in this outbreak) or water contaminated with HAV can also cause outbreaks of disease.
In rare cases, particularly in patients with pre-existing severe illness or who are immunocompromised, HAV infections can progress to liver failure and death.
People with hepatitis A may not have symptom until 15 to 50 days after consuming a contaminated food or drink.
What Can be Done to Prevent Infection with Hepatitis A؟
Because hepatitis A can have serious health consequences, CDC recommends providing post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for unvaccinated people who have eaten any of the recalled frozen strawberry products in the last 2 weeks. PEP consists of:
Hepatitis A vaccine for people between the ages of 1 and 40 years
Hepatitis A virus-specific immunoglobulin (IG) for people outside of this age range, but the hepatitis A vaccine can be substituted if IG is not available.
Those with evidence of previous vaccination do not require PEP
If you are unsure if you have been vaccinated against hepatitis A, contact your health professional to check your immunization records. If you have been vaccinated, no further action is needed. If you have never received the hepatitis A vaccine, getting a single dose within two weeks of exposure can protect against illness. If you are unable to determine whether you have already been vaccinated, receiving an additional dose of vaccine is not harmful if you have already been vaccinated.
Who Should Receive the Hepatitis A Vaccine؟
In general, CDC recommends the following groups be vaccinated for hepatitis A:
All children at age 1 year
Travelers to countries that have high rates of hepatitis A
Family members and caregivers of recent adoptees from countries where hepatitis A is common
Men who have sexual contact with other men
Users of injection and non-injection illegal drugs
People with chronic (lifelong) liver diseases, such as hepatitis B or hepatitis C
People who are treated with clotting-factor concentrates
People who work with hepatitis A infected animals or in a hepatitis A research laboratory
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What Specific Products Were Recalled؟
On October 25, 2016, ICAPP recalled all frozen strawberries and frozen strawberry products that it has imported into the United States since January 1, 2016. These include whole, sliced and sugared, and diced frozen strawberries.
Company Sysco Jetro/Restaurant Depot Reddy Raw Patagonia CH BELT and Associates
Brand/Labeling Sysco "James Farm" brand or unbranded “Bits and Pieces” Regal Patagonia C.H Worlds
Type
Sliced sugar added
Whole IQF
IQF Recipe Ready Diced strawberries
Whole IQF
Sliced with Sugar
Sliced strawberries 4+1
Strawberries IQF
Strawberries whole
Strawberries whole smoothie select
Strawberries diced
Product Label Images
Sysco Classic Strawberries - Sliced Sugar Added
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Sysco Classic Strawberries - Sliced Sugar Added (alternate label)
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Sysco Classic Strawberries - Whole Individually Quick Frozen 10lb
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Sysco Classic Strawberries - Whole Individually Quick Frozen 30lb
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James Farm Sliced Strawberries with Sugar
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James Farm Whole IQF Strawberries
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James Farm IQF Recipe-Ready Diced Strawberries
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IQF Strawberry Bits and Pieces
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C.H. Belt’s Worlds Finest
Strawberries - Whole (PNG: 292KB)
C.H. Belt’s Worlds Finest
Strawberries - Whole Smoothie Select (PNG: 211KB)
C.H. Belt’s Worlds Finest
Strawberries - Diced 10MM (PNG: 203KB)
What Do Restaurants and Retailers Need To Do؟
The FDA recommends that institutions and food service operations supplied by any of the five companies identified below who have not already been notified by their supplier to immediately reach out to their suppliers and determine if they received frozen strawberry product recalled by ICAPP. Then, if needed, institutions and food service operations that find they served any recalled product within the last two weeks should contact their local health department and communicate to their customers regarding possible exposure to hepatitis A virus and the potential benefit of post exposure prophylaxis.
At this time, we do not have information to suggest that there is an ongoing risk of hepatitis A virus infection at Tropical Smoothie Cafes. The FDA and CDC are not currently aware of any illnesses related to any recalled products other than whole frozen strawberries. However, in the event that retailers and/or other food service operators are found to have handled recalled or other potentially contaminated food in their facilities, they should:
Wash and sanitize display cases and refrigerators where potentially contaminated products were stored.
Wash and sanitize cutting boards, surfaces, and utensils used to prepare, serve, or store potentially contaminated products.
Wash hands with hot water and soap following the cleaning and sanitation process.
Retailers, restaurants, and other food service operators who have processed and packaged any potentially contaminated products need to be concerned about cross contamination of cutting surfaces and utensils through contact with the potentially contaminated products.
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What Do Consumers Need To Do؟
At this time, we do not have information to suggest that there is an ongoing risk of hepatitis A virus infection from frozen strawberries imported from ICAPP. If you think you’ve gotten sick from eating frozen strawberries, contact your health care provider. The FDA and CDC are not currently aware of any illnesses related to any recalled products other than whole frozen strawberries. However, because hepatitis A can have serious health consequences, CDC advises post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for unvaccinated persons who have consumed any of the recalled strawberry products in the last 2 weeks. PEP offers no preventive benefit to persons whose exposure occurred more than 2 weeks ago.
PEP consists of:
HAV vaccine for people between the ages of 1-year and 40-years.
HAV-specific immunoglobulin for people falling outside of that age range. If IG is not available, hepatitis A vaccine can be substituted.
Water, shellfish, fruit (berries) and salads are the most frequent foodborne sources of hepatitis A. Hepatitis A can be transmitted from person to person. Consumers should always practice safe food handling and preparation measures. Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot, soapy water before and after handling food. Consumers should thoroughly wash their hands after using the bathroom and changing diapers to help protect themselves from hepatitis A, as well as other foodborne diseases.
Who Should be Contacted؟
Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have become ill from eating frozen strawberries, or if you believe that you have eaten any of the recalled frozen strawberry products within the last two weeks.
The FDA encourages consumers with questions about food safety to call 1-888-SAFEFOOD Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern time, or to consult http://www.fda.gov.
For questions or more information, consumers may contact ICAPP by email at mailto:[email protected]@icapp.com.eg or by phone, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Cairo local time, at +2015411624.
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https://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/ucm518775.htm
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