Corn Food Poisoning

Corn Food Poisoning

Canned and frozen corn could be the cause of food poisoning. Canned corn has been recalled numerous times for Clostridium botulinum contamination, which results in a botulism infection. Similarly, frozen corn has been recalled on several occasions for Listeria contamination. Both infections can result in severe illness.

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Product: Corn

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Report date: Apr 12, 2024
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed doorway (green paint) leading into dry storage room with peeling paint. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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comments: observed items stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and dry storage areas. Instructed person in charge to remove and organize all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed the following previous core violations from report #2573010 dated 3/22/23 not corrected; #53 observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to provide self-closing device. #55 observed an opening in the floor, along walls and baseboards in the washroom. Observed damaged outlet cover on wall near front counter. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain. #55 observed debris on the floor along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Fromagerie Blanc, a French cheese manufacturer, has issued a recall for its raw milk goat cheese due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause listeriosis. The recalled products were distributed throughout France. The issue was discovered through routine testing, which revealed the presence … See More
of Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall includes a variety of cheese products under the Fromagerie Blanc brand, including Palet, Sauvaget, Fusette, St maure, Crottin, Bûchette, Pavé, Roue, Tricorne, Pyramide, Pictou, Arc, Fleur du Japon, Chabis, Cabris, Tour, and Cœur.
- Aged lactic cheese from batches 60 to 96. Date of between 29/04/2024 and 04/06/2024
- Fresh lactic cheese from batches 60 to 96. Best before date between 29/04/2024 and 04/06/2024
- Bloomy rind cheese from batches60 to 96.Best before date between 29/04/2024 and 04/06/2024

The full list of recalled products and their distributors is available at the link below.

If you have this product at home, do not consume it and return it to the store where it was purchased.

In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: rappel.conso.gouv.fr
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Closure Date: 04/04/2024

Violations:
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans of baby corn and tomato sauce dented. **Warning**

- High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbing hands for less than … See More
10 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**

- High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cellphone then proceeded to handle and serve food to customer without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands before serving food to customers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

- High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink without soap **Warning**

- High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef thawing stored inside of thank you bag in kitchen area, garbage bags being used as lids/cover on cooked rice at stove. Observed cut onions, cut green bell peppers, sliced potatoes and sliced tomatoes stored inside of thank you bags at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored on top of RTE hot dogs and raw shelled eggs stored on top of cream inside or reach in cooler at kitchen area. Discussed with operator proper procedures and provided form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw seafood mix **Warning**

- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall behind hand washing sink in kitchen area, 3 live roaches crawling on a deli slicer on top of preparation table next to seasonings, salsa, and mustard, and 1 live roach crawling on broom stored inside of kitchen next to reach in cooler. **Warning**

- High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 1 roach egg on top of a can of tomato sauce also approximately 20+excrements on the shelf lining the wall behind the prep table in the kitchen nearby the hand washing sink. **Warning**

- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table: sweet plantains (129F - Hot Holding); cooked pork belly (110F - Hot Holding) fried cheese taco (90F - Hot Holding); beef flautas (110F - Hot Holding), operator discarded the products. As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed krazy glue stored with seasoning packets in kitchen area and charcoal lighter fluid stored next to salsa and golden raisins at front counter. **Warning**

Source: Florida Department of Health
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Report date: Apr 11, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent droppings on the premises. 80 on the side of the coolers in the rear, 30 in the front by the service line and 60 behind the chest freezers on the side … See More
dining area. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean/sanitize the area and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the rear door not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the rear door and maintain.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed a food handler with a long beard in the food prep area. Instructed manager to have the food handler wear a beard restraint and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the cutting boards in the rear prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the storage racks inside all of the coolers with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the following in need of cleaning to remove food and dirt build up: -storage racks inside all of the coolers. -prep tables -exterior of cooking/cooling equipment and sinks -interior of the coolers and freezers instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water stained ceiling tile in the toilet rooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in the corners, under/around all of the cooking/cooler equipment, inside the walkin cooler/freezer, storage racks and sinks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout. -walls and ceiling in the front/rear prep areas with food splatters, dirt and dust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceilings.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed food handlers on site with no food handler's certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain current certificates on site at all times.

Source: chicago.gov
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Pflugerville, TX, USA

1 week ago reported by user-dhvj6123

I ate a green chili pork taco and chips and queso and a house margarita from Torchy’s in Pflugerville around 7:30pm on Thursday April 11. I started vomiting and diarrhea in the middle of the night and this went on until about 6pm on April 12th.
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items that are a possible culprit that I ate that day included red seedless grapes from Walmart, Great Value white cheddar popcorn, Oreo Thins, and a naval orange from Walmart.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Headache
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Report date: Apr 8, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted inadaquate water temperatures at handwashing sinks throughout building, girls 1st floor bathroom (55 f), girls second floor bathroom (86 f), boys second floor bathroom (91 f), womens staff bath on 2nd … See More
and 3rd floor (94 f). Instructed to provide and maintain hot water at a minimum tempature of 100 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: noted approx 60 droppings underneath 3 compartment sink in kitchen, along the walls where garbage is held until disposal in kitchen, in the corners of dry food storage room in basement, and in classroom 113. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), no citation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: noted high temperature dish machine in culinary classroom with no temperature test strips or for the high temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator or test strips. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted loose handsink with holes above and below washbowl in girls 3rd floor bathroom. Instructed to repair and maintain a smooth cleanable surface at seal.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: noted blown out lightbulbs underneath hood in culinary classroom. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

Source: chicago.gov
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#school #chicago #illinois #us

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Report date: Apr 8, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 75 small rodent droppings in the following places during the time of inspection. . . They are as follows: in prep area underneath unused 3-compartment sink, behind 2 door storage cabinet, … See More
behind large black ovens, in cafeteria hallway in corner by utility sink, in entry way corners into prep area as well as cafeteria, service line open cabinet space, in dry storage underneath storage racks (under applesauce boxes), in dishroom where ice machine is stored in corners under heavy equipment. Instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize all said areas. Must eliminate pest activity on premies. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). No citaton issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors in the dining with excessive food debris along perimeters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov
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#school #rodents #mice #rats #chicago #illinois #us

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Report date: Apr 9, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed the person in charge at the beginning of the inspection without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain … See More
a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: 2-101. 11 observed no original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted nor on site while tcs foods (cooked rice, beef) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate must be posted, and the city of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times the facility is open and operating. When the manager arrived (2:00p), the manager presented a photocopy of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed photocopies are prohibited under the city's ordinance. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11 observed no adequate supplies on site for responding to the vomit and diarrhea accidents that can potentially occur inside the facility. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-205. 11 observed the food prep area handwashing sink blocked with a trash can in front of the hand washing sink and tongs being stored in the basin of the hand washing sink. Instructed to remove garbage can and tongs from handwashing sink; handwashing sink must be used for hand washing only. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation consolidation with violation above.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 11 observed no hand washing cleanser at the hand washing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to provide hand washing cleanser at all hand washing sinks at all times. Employee provided hand washing cleanser during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide at all hand washing sinks.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-205. 15(a) observed no hot water at the hand washing sink located in the dishwashing area; at the time of the inspection, the sink was only maintaining 70f. Instructed to provide adequate hot water (at least 100f) at said hand washing sink at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

15. Food separated and protected
- comments: 3-302. 11 observed raw chicken being stored above ready-to-eat foods. Instructed to never store raw tcs foods above ready-to-eat foods to prevent any possible contamination. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 75 rat droppings scattered throughout the basement storage area located on the dry storage shelves, in between the freezer/refrigerator units and in the corner between the storage shelves. Instructed to eliminate rat activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-603. 15 observed cooking pots too large to be submerged in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove large pots or install a larger 3-compartment sink or provide a written procedure on how the facility washes, rinses, and sanitizes the equipment that is too large to be submerged in the 3-compartment sink.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) observed accumulated grease debris on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed a minor leak of clean water at the bottom of the toilet bowl located in the women's toilet room. Instructed to repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed opened containers of produce stored on the ground in the basement area. Instructed to not store any food items directly on the ground. All food items must be stored at least 6 inches from the ground.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed no allergen training certificate provided. Instructed to meet requirements for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: 8-304. 11(a) observed no most recent inspection report summary posted for the public's view. Instructed always to post the most recent inspection report summary for the public's view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

Source: chicago.gov
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