The dysfunctional Trump administration, in its infinite lack of wisdom, has decided to import eggs from Turkey as a stop-gap measure.
Has anyone at the USDA or the FDA considered the contamination rates of H5N1 (bird flu), Salmonella, and other pathogens in Turkish eggs?
I thought not.
To be clear, Vladimir Putin tried this a little over a year ago, with disastrous results.
Russia decided to import eggs from Turkey in order to address an egg “crisis” caused by high inflation and Western sanctions triggered by Russia’s war on Ukraine.
According to a January 2024 story in Newsweek, more than 20% of the 19.4-ton batch of Turkish eggs imported into Russia on January 3, 2024, was contaminated with the H5N1 (bird flu) virus and/or Salmonella.
This was not an isolated incident. A 2022 study of shell eggs in Turkey found Salmonella in 12% of free-range eggs, 10% of cage-free eggs, and 12% of eggs from caged birds.
In contrast, the generally acknowledged overall incidence of Salmonella in US eggs is 1:20,000 (0.005%).
I usually try to avoid predictions; however, don’t be surprised if there is a sudden rash of egg-associated Salmonella outbreaks over the next few months.
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SWEDEN (Update): The Swedish Food Agency and Public Health Agency report that several clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses have been detected since the beginning of the year. The cases appear to be related to consumption of eggs imported from Ukraine. The report does not indicate the number of illnesses reported or their geographic distribution.
Food Safety Recall: Albertsons Companies recalls 12 ReadyMeals and Store-Made Deli Items Containing a Recalled Chicken Ingredient Supplied by Fresh Creative Food due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Rana Meal Solutions LLC recalls Rana brand Tagliatelle Seasoned White Chicken & Mushroom Sauce (1.14 kg; All Best Before dates from 2024 OC 10 up to and including 2024 NO 16; UPC 8 77448 00481 1) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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Allergy Alert: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc recalls Shirakiku brand Korean Seasoned Seaweed (3.52 oz) due to undeclared allergen of sesame on an outer package.
Allergy Alert: TIPICAL LATIN FOOD CORP recalls Los Andes Foods Cachapa de Maiz sweet corn pancakes (Lots 2622404 to 2772412) due to undeclared wheat.
Food Safety Recall Update: BrucePac recalls approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the updated recall notice for complete details.
Food Safety Recall: Reser’s Fine Foods recalls certain Don Pancho brand and Bistro 28 brand meal kits due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Rousseau Chocolatier recalls Rousseau Chocolatier brand Thankful (box of chocolates) (All packages sold from September 28, 2024 to October 6, 2024, inclusively) due to mold contamination.
United Kingdom and Ireland
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Aldirecalls The Fishmonger Soy & Ginger Fusions Tuna (80g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).
Allergy Alert (UK): Aldirecalls The Fishmonger Soy & Ginger Fusions Tuna (80g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): Trans Oriental Import & Export recalls multiple Kecap Manis products due to undeclared gluten, soy, sulphites & wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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