Case Study 2.2

Name: John Dee S.
Hortelano Time and Schedule: TF 3:00 – 4:30

Instructor: Ms.Marilou Perral Subject Name: Risk Management Applied to Safety Security Sanitation
TITTLE
CASE STUDY 2
Outbreak investigation of salmonella Javiana: fruit mix (December 2019)
Summary:
The FDA, CDC, and state and local partners investigated an epidemic of Salmonella Javiana-related
infections. The cause of this outbreak was determined by epidemiologic and traceback evidence to be a
fruit mix of cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and grapes from Tailor Cut Produce in North Brunswick,
New Jersey. The CDC has declared the outbreak to be finished. The FDA's investigational operations,
which included an inspection, are finished. In interviews, sick persons described consuming cut fruit
offered the week before their illness began. Ill persons reported eating chopped fruit served in nursing
homes, hospitals, hotels, schools, or universities. Several sick persons also reported buying cut fruit from
a supermarket shop chain's multiple sites. According to records, these sites served or sold cut fruit from
Tailor Cut Produce.
The FDA collaborated with the CDC and state partners to track down the chopped fruit and learn more
about potential contamination routes. The common processor was identified as Tailor Cut Produce,
however the source of the contamination was not discovered. When the FDA conducted an inspection at
Tailor Cut Produce, the inspectors discovered the following general deficiencies: the firm's hazard
analysis failed to identify a known or reasonably foreseeable hazard that required a preventive control; the
firm failed to identify a preventive control for a hazard when one was required; and the firm failed to keep
the plant clean and sanitary and in repair. The company is working with the FDA to correct the flaws.
Discussion question
1. Why are cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and grapes prone to salmonella contamination?
Salmonella can pollute waters through direct or indirect contact and is carried by both
domesticated and wild animals. Direct contact of produce or seeds with contaminated manure or
animal wastes can result in contaminated crops in some cases. However, cantaloupes are susceptible
to contamination in a variety of ways, including internalization of bacteria through intact or damaged
rind tissue and contact with contaminated surfaces during processing or preparation.
2. What course of auctions led to the salmonella contamination of fruit mix with cantaloupe,
honeydew, pineapple and grapes?
Salmonella is spread by the fecal-oral route and can be transmitted by • food and water, • by
direct animal contact, and • rarely from person-to-person. An estimated 94% of salmonellosis is
transmitted by food. Humans usually become infected by eating foods contaminated with feces
from an infected animal.
3. Can you recommended action plans to prevent salmonella contamination in food?
 Wash your hands.

 Keep your food preparation areas clean.
 Avoid unpasteurized foods.
 Cook and store your food at the appropriate temperatures.
 Be careful when handling animals.
 Use caution when swimming.
 Do you suspect that you have a foodborne or waterborne illness?
4. Visit the website of the Philippine food and drug administration (

http://www.fda.gov.ph/ . what food product recall advisories issues in recent
years?
1. Kale, Spinach, Collard Green products

Food & Beverages
Potential for Listeria monocytogenes
2. Mung bean sprouts

Food & Beverages
Potential for Listeria monocytogenes
3. COVID-19 At-Home Test

Medical Devices
Due to microbial contamination in the liquid buffer solution.
4. Salad greens
Food & Beverages
Due to potential Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli) contamination
5. Over-The-Counter Drugs
Over-the-Counter Drugs
Product was stored outside of labeled temperature requirements.
6. Classic potato chips

Food & Beverages, Allergens, Snack Food Item
Undeclared milk
7. Organic Tahini
Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness, Dressing/Condiment Potential
Foodborne Illness/Salmonella
8. nut Mixes
Food & Beverages
Undeclared almonds

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Name: John Dee S.

Hortelano Time and Schedule: TF 3:00 – 4:30

3. Can you recommended action plans to prevent salmonella contamination in food?

 Wash your hands.

4. Visit the website of the Philippine food and drug administration (

1. Kale, Spinach, Collard Green products

2. Mung bean sprouts

3. COVID-19 At-Home Test

6. Classic potato chips

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