Monthly Archives: January 2018

RASFF Alerts – Over Christmas and New Year – E.coli – Live Cockles

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RASFF-too high count of Escherichia coli (3500 MPN/100g) in live cockles (Cerastoderma spp.) from France in France

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RASFF Alerts – Over Christmas and New Year – Vibrio parahaemolyticus – Raw Prawns

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RASFF-Vibrio parahaemolyticus (presence /25g) in headless raw prawns from Thailand in Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Over Christmas and New Year – Listeria monocytogenes – Enoki Mushrooms – Goat Cheese – Pork and Horse Saveloy

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RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (900 CFU/g) in enoki mushrooms from South Korea, via the Netherlands in France

RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in goat cheese from France in France

RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (180 CFU/g) in pork and horse saveloy from France in France

RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chicken spring rolls in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alerts – Over Christmas and New Year – Norovirus – Frozen Organic Red Fruit

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RASFF-norovirus (present /25g) in frozen organic red fruit from Germany in Belgium

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RASFF Alerts – Over Christmas and New Year – STEC E.coli – Raw Milk Cheese – Chilled Boneless Beef – 026

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RASFF-enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (O26:H11 stx- eae+) in raw milk cheese from France in France

RASFF-shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (O26 stx1+ eae+) in chilled boneless beef from Argentina in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alerts – Over Christmas and New Year- Ochratoxin – Pistachios

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RASFF-ochratoxin A (40 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF-ochratoxin A (21 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF-ochratoxin A (140 µg/kg – ppb) in salted pistachio nuts from Germany in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alerts – Over Christmas and New Year- Animal Feeds – Salmonella – Rapeseed Cake – Processed Animal Proteins – Dried Soy Pomace – Enterobacteriaceae – Lamb Meal

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RASFF–Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (present /25g) in rapeseed cake from Germany in Denmark

RASFF–Salmonella enterica ser. Senftenberg (presence /25g) in processed animal proteins from Spain in Spain

RASFF–Salmonella enterica ser. Lexington (presence /25g) in dried soy pomace from Brazil in Slovenia

RASFF–high count of Enterobacteriaceae (12790 CFU/g) in lamb meal from New Zealand in Germany

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Hong Kong – Food Alert – Suspension of import and sale of raw oysters produced by Huitres Geay in France

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Issue Date 2017-12-29
Source of Information Centre for Food Safety (CFS)
Food Product Raw oysters
Name of Importer
Product name and Description Raw oysters produced by Huitres Geay in France
Reason For Issuing Alert

 – The CFS investigation into three food poisoning cases notified by the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health found that the cases suspected to be related to raw oysters produced by Huitres Geay in France which were supplied by local importers.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety

 – The CFS had suspended the import into and sale within Hong Kong of raw oysters produced by Huitres Geay in France in view of three food poisoning cases suspected to be related to consumption of raw oysters.

– The CFS further investigation found that two more local importers, Taylor Finefoods (Asia) Limited and City Super Limited had imported and sold raw oysters produced by Huitres Geay in France at retail level. The two importers concerned have immediately stopped supplying and selling the affected product, as well as initiating a recall according to CFS’ instructions.

– The CFS has informed the French authorities and also notified the local trade. It will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action to safeguard food safety and public health. Investigation is ongoing.
Advice to the Trade

 – Stop using or selling the product concerned if they possess it.
Advice to Consumers
 – Do not consume the product concerned if they had bought it.

– Susceptible groups, such as pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems or liver diseases, should avoid eating raw oysters.
Further Information The CFS press release (29 Dec 2017)
The CFS press release (30 Dec 2017)

– Members of the public may call the Taylor Finefoods (Asia) Limited’s hotline at 2897 9313 and City Super Limited’s hotline at 2736 3866 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.

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Bhutan – Tests confirm E Coli presence in Bhutan’s Wangchhu river

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United Times of India  

Thimphu, Dec 31 (UNI) A six-month water quality test of the Wangchhu river has confirmed presence of the bacteria E Coli (Escherichia coli).

According to a Kuensel report, the test was conducted by the Wangchhu Waterkeeper as part of the project of Clean Bhutan and Waterkeeper Alliance.
It was conducted in four different areas – Dodena, Dechen Zam, Centenary Farmers’ Market, and Centenary Park.

Project director of Wangchhu Waterkeeper Alliance, Shristi Sharma, said that more E Coli was found in the river near the populated areas.

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Australia – Pregnant woman among 17 stricken by Salmonella poisoning after eating bakery chicken

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A pregnant woman is among 17 people to fall ill after eating salmonella-infected chicken purchased from a bakery.

Alicia Cole is one of three South Australians who required treatment in hospital after eating the contaminated meat, South Australia Health has confirmed.

Ms Cole fell ill after eating a chicken and salad sandwich purchased by her partner from Gawler South Bakery.

A number of other cases of salmonella poisoning have emerged in the last fortnight.

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