norovirus (GI /25g) in frozen berry mix from the Netherlands in Germany
norovirus (GI /25g) in frozen red berry mix from Germany in Italy
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RASFF Alerts – Norovirus – Frozen Berry Mix
Posted in cross contamination, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Virus, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Norovirus, Virus
RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Sesame Seeds – Chicken Thighs – Minced Beef – Chicken Quarters – Chicken Wings – Chicken Breast – Minced Veal – Beef Strips – Betel Leaves – Salad made of Rice, Vegetables, Eggs and Tuna – Eggs – Poultry Kebabs – Pepper – Black Pepper – Turkey Rump
Salmonella (presence /25g) in hulled sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece
Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen chicken thighs from the Netherlands in Netherlands
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in chilled minced beef from the Netherlands, with raw material from Hungary in Sweden
Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken quarters from Poland in Poland
Salmonella group C1 (presence /25g) in chicken wings from Poland in Poland
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken breast fillets from the Netherlands in the UK
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken thigh meat boneless skinless from Poland in Estonia
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen chicken broiler thighs from Hungary in Lithuania
Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen beef strips from Germany in Germany
Salmonella (4 of 5 samples /25g) in betel leaves from Thailand in the UK
Salmonella (presence /25g) in betel leaves from Thailand in the UK
Salmonella (2 out of 5 samples /25g) and too high count of Escherichia coli (1200 CFU/g) in betel leaves from Thailand in the UK
Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled salad made of rice, vegetables, eggs and tuna from France in France
Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken thighs from Poland in Poland
suspicion of Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (found on egg shells /25g) in eggs from Poland in Poland
Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (in 4 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken meat from Poland in Poland
Salmonella (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen poultry kebab from Belgium in Belgium
Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Soerenga (presence /25g) in pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella enterica ser. Abaetetuba (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Sandiego (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella (presence /25g), Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Newport (presence /25g) in skinless boneless chicken fillets from Poland in Italy
Salmonella enterica ser. Indiana (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium monophasic (1 ,4, [5], 12:i:-) (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen turkey rump from France in France
Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from India in the Netherlands
Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil in the Netherlands
Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Pathogen, pathogenic, Salmonella, Salmonella Betel Leaves, Salmonella in Black Pepper, Salmonella in Chicken, Salmonella in Eggs, Salmonella Sesame Seeds
RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Liquorice Root Raw – Basmati Rice
ochratoxin A (63.85 µg/kg – ppb) in liquorice root raw material from Ukraine in Romania
ochratoxin A (8.3 µg/kg – ppb) in basmati rice from unknown origin, packaged in the United Kingdom in Switzerland
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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Roasted Pistachios – Peanut Butter – Red Rice – Black Pepper – Flavour Coated Groundnuts – Peanuts – Spice Mix – Pistachios – Basmati Rice
As I have been on annual leave I have covered the last two weeks RASFF Alerts.
aflatoxins (B1 = 29; Tot. = 51 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands
aflatoxins (Tot. = 16.12 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted and salted pistachio kernels from Turkey in Germany
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.3; Tot. = 9.6 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut butter from the United Kingdom in Ireland
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.9; Tot. = 11 µg/kg – ppb) and ochratoxin A (10.3 µg/kg – ppb) in red rice from Sri Lanka in Switzerland
aflatoxins (B1 = 14.7; Tot. = 20.1 µg/kg – ppb) in black pepper from Nigeria in Belgium
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.6 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnuts from India in the Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.8; Tot. = 4 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.7; Tot. = 22 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.4; Tot. = 3.8 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 26.3; Tot. = 29.8 µg/kg – ppb) in flavoured coated groundnuts from Germany in Finland
aflatoxins (B1 = 5.4 µg/kg – ppb) in flavoured groundnuts from Germany in Finland
aflatoxins (B1 = 3.1; Tot. = 3.9 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts with shell from India in Spain
aflatoxins (B1 = 5; Tot. = 5 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from China, via Germany in the Netherlands
aflatoxins (B1 = 8.6; Tot. = 10.0 µg/kg – ppb) in dry roasted cocktail peanuts from Nigeria in the UK
aflatoxins (B1 = 6.6; Tot. = 6.6 µg/kg – ppb) in spice mix from Pakistan in Ireland
aflatoxins (B1 = 9.8; Tot. = 11.1 µg/kg – ppb) in spice mix from Pakistan in Ireland
aflatoxins (B1 = 15.8; Tot. = 17.4 µg/kg – ppb) in inshell pistachios from Iran in Greece
aflatoxins (B1 = 4.6; Tot. = 4.6 µg/kg – ppb) in basmati rice from Pakistan in Greece
aflatoxins (B1 = 94; Tot. = 101 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from Iran in Spain
Posted in Aflatoxin, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Spoilage, Food Testing, Food Toxin, microbial contamination, Microbiology, mold, Mould Toxin, Moulds, Mycotoxin
RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Spoilage – Beef Tripe – Enterobacteriaceae – Fish Meal – Salmonella – Dried Calf Gullets – Toasted Soya Bean
As I have been on annual leave i have covered the last two weeks RASFF Alerts.
spoilage of beef tripe treats for dogs from Turkey in the UK
high count of Enterobacteriaceae (10^3 CFU/g) in fish meal from Chile in Spain
Salmonella (present /125g) in dried calf gullets from Poland in Germany
Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (presence /25g) in toasted soy bean from Belgium in Belgium
USA – Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Dog Food Products Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin
Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain dog food products due to levels of Aflatoxin that are potentially above the acceptable limit. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.
The potential for aflatoxin levels above the acceptable limit in these products was discovered by routine sampling performed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry showing that a sample of a single 4-pound bag of one lot of the product contained elevated levels of aflatoxin. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Sunshine Mills, Inc. pet food products are affected by this announcement.
While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Sunshine Mills, Inc. has chosen to issue a voluntary recall of these products as a precautionary measure in furtherance of its commitment to the safety and quality of its products. Pets that have consumed any of the recalled products and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.
The affected products were distributed in retail stores nationally. Retailers who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull these lots from their inventory and shelves. There are no other Family Pet®, Heartland Farms®, or Paws Happy Life® products or other lot codes of these products affected by this precautionary recall.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers may contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. Customer Service at (800) 705-2111 from 7AM to 4PM Central Time, Monday through Friday, or by email at customer.service@sunshinemills.com for additional information.
This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Products affected by this announcement:
|
Product Name |
Size |
Lot Codes |
UPC Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILY PET® MEATY CUTS BEEF CHICKEN & CHEESE FLAVORS PREMIUM DOG FOOD | 4 lb. | TD3 4/APRIL/2020 TD1 5/APRIL/2020 |
3225120694 |
| 14 lb. |
TB1 4/APRIL/2020 TB2 4/APRIL/2020 TB3 3/APRIL/2020 |
3225118078 | |
| 28 lb. | TB3 3/APRIL/2020 | 3225120694 | |
| HEARTLAND FARMS® GRILLED FAVORITES BEEF CHICKEN & CHEESE FLAVOR |
14 lb. | TB1 4/APRIL/2020 TB2 4/APRIL/2020 |
7015514299 |
| 31 lb. | TA2 4/APRIL/2020 TA3 4/APRIL/2020 |
7015514301 | |
| PAWS HAPPY LIFE® BUTCHER’S CHOICE DOG FOOD | 16 lb. | TA1 4/APRIL/2020 TA2 4/APRIL/2020 |
3680035763 |
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- Sunshine Mills, Inc. Customer Service
- (800) 705-2111
- customer.service@sunshinemills.com
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Denmark – Outbreak of Hepatitis A in Denmark
The Statens Serum Institut is investigating an outbreak of contagious hepatitis caused by infections with the hepatitis A virus. The source of the infection is still unknown.
| Region | Number of patients |
|---|---|
| The capital | 3 |
| Zealand | 5 |
| Southern Denmark | 0 |
| Central Jutland | 3 |
| North Jutland | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Tracking the source
To investigate the source of the outbreak, the Statens Serum Institut interviews the patients in relation to uncovering how they have become ill. The initial interviews have shown that the patients have not been out traveling, do not know each other and that they had not participated in joint events. It therefore suggests that the source of infection is a common food that has been sold throughout the country. The outbreak is being investigated in collaboration with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the DTU Food Institute.
Posted in food bourne outbreak, food contamination, food handler, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Safety, Food Testing, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Hepatitis A, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Virus
Denmark – Outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona in Denmark
From May to August 2020, 23 people are registered with a special type of salmonella in Denmark. The outbreak is being investigated to pinpoint the source of the infection and stop the outbreak.
Interviews with the affected persons show that they had not been traveling in the period before they became ill, they did not know each other, and they had not participated in joint events. This suggests that it is a common food that has been sold throughout the country that is the source of infection.
Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, food bourne outbreak, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Safety, Food Testing, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Salmonella
Denmark – Tartars and Ground Beef – Salmonella
Hilton Foods A / S is recalling tartar and ground beef. Salmonella has been detected in tartar by analysis, and due to the risk of contamination, both products are being recalled.
Recalled Foods , Published: September 2, 2020
What food:
Coop tatar – minced meat under 6% fat
Net weight: 180g
expiry date: 04.09.2020.
EAN barcode: 5700384134074
Which food:
Coop minced beef – minced meat
Production date: 31.08.2020
Last use date: 07.09.2020
EAN barcode: 5700380600597
Sold in:
Tatar is sold in Kvickly, SuperBrugsen, Irma and on Coop.dk/M.
Minced beef is sold in Kvickly, SuperBrugsen, DagliBrugsen and Fakta.
Company recalling:
Hilton Foods A / S, Brunagervej 4, 8361 Hasselager.
Cause:
Salmonella in tartar produced on 31.08.2020 has been detected by analysis. Due to the risk of contamination, both products are recalled.
Risk:
There is a risk of infection with salmonella. The symptoms are i.a. diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, fever and vomiting.
Advice for consumers: The Danish
Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.
Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Salmonella
Belgium – Recall of Colruyt Product: Ham Sausage – Listeria monocytogenes
During microbiological checks carried out by the supplier, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the ham sausage product bearing the use-by date of 9/15/2020 .
In consultation with the AFSCA, Colruyt therefore decided to withdraw the product concerned from sale.
This ham sausage is sold in Colruyt stores with the following self-service butcher’s: Colruyt Bouwel and Colruyt Zoersel . Colruyt guarantees 100% that the products concerned are no longer in these 2 stores.
Customers are asked not to consume this product and to bring it back to the store, where they will be reimbursed. In the meantime, this product has been removed from the shelves of all of our stores.
Product Description :
- Ham sausage 300 g
- Use by date (DLC): 09/15/2020
- Sales period: from 8/28/2020 to 8/31/2020 inclusive
- Item number: 19968
Product sold in Belgium via Colruyt Bouwel and Colruyt Zoersel .
For more information , customers can contact Colruyt Group customer service on 0800 99 124.
Posted in afsca, Bacteria, bacterial contamination, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, microbial contamination, Microbiology
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