Monthly Archives: November 2020

Research – 5 warning signs of mycotoxin contamination in feed

Posted on November 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Farmers Weekly

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Farmers are being warned to keep their eyes peeled for signs of contamination in feed after sampling has shown high mycotoxin risk levels.

UK-wide sampling carried out by Alltech has shown that 46% of total mixed rations (TMR) produced in spring-summer have a moderate to high mycotoxin risk.

“The most common types of mycotoxin found were the Type A Trichothecenes and the Penicilliums,” explains Bob Kendal, North England ruminant manager at Alltech.

“Penicilliums are found in silages and are of particular concern for ruminants. The mould starts life white in colour before developing a blue/grey/green colour and, as the name suggests, can have an antibiotic effect on rumen bacteria.

“This manifests itself as acidosis-like symptoms, dung consistency and sudden drops in milk.

“Type A Trichothecenes includes T-2 toxin which can have a serious effect on the gut of the cow and reduce intakes and performance.”

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Germany – My butcher shop – Pastrami, mildly cured, cooked beef cold cuts – Listeria monocytogenes

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LMW

Warning type:Food
Date of first publication:11/19/2020
Product name:My butcher shop – Pastrami, mildly cured, cooked beef cold cuts
Product pictures:

Product photo pastrami for food warning.jpg

Schwarz Cranz GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):Schwarz Cranz GmbH & Co. KG Justus-von-Liebig-Str. 2 21629 Neu Wulmstorf
Reason for warning:

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

Packaging Unit:150 grams
Durability:11/27/2020
Lot identification:L 32309768
Further information:
Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the affected product. Listeria monocytogenes can trigger severe gastrointestinal diseases and symptoms similar to flu-like infections. For certain groups of people, especially high-risk groups – the elderly, people with a weakened immune system, pregnant women and small children – a health hazard cannot be ruled out. Therefore, customers should heed the recall and not consume the affected product.
Homepage of the manufacturer:
http://www.schwarz-cranz.de
Contact to the responsible authorities:

Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de

Bradenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Bremen:Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de
Hamburg:poststelle@bgv.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Schleswig-Holstein:poststelle@jumi.landsh.de
Thuringia:LM-Ueberendung@tlv.thueringen.de

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Austria – “Every day” French Brie – Listeria monocytogenes

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AGES

Food recall


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“Every day” French Brie
Recall reason Listeria
Marketed by Central trading company – ZHG – mbH
Manufacturer Central trading company – ZHG – mbH
Expiry Date 12/12/2020
Batch number 305 AD

The Zentrale Handelsgesellschaft – ZHG – mbH calls back the article “Every day” French Brie 200g for reasons of preventive consumer protection. Listeria monocytogenes was detected in samples

as part of a routine control . Specifically, it concerns the following product: “Every day” French Brie Best before: 12.12.20 Batch: 305 AD Listeria monocytogenes can lead to flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle pain and, under certain circumstances, diarrhea and vomiting after consumption of contaminated products. Customers who have consumed the named product and suffer from the symptoms described are asked to contact their doctor.

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Belgium – “Baguette Rosette” and “Bun Rosette” (salami) sandwiches – Salmonella

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AFSCA

Recall of the Nonna company
Product: “Baguette Rosette” and “Bun Rosette” (salami) sandwiches.
Problem: presence of Salmonella.

In agreement with the AFSCA, Nonna withdraws two sandwiches filled with Rosette (salami):
“Baguette Rosette” and “Bun Rosette” because of the possible presence of Salmonella.
The sandwiches are individually wrapped.

ROSETTE BAGUETTE

EAN: 05425016577011
LOT and expiry date (DLC):
– lot 240311: 20/11/20
– lot 240670: 21/11/20

EAN: 05425016577080
LOT and expiry date (DLC):
– lot 240319: 11/21/20
– lot 240676: 11/22/20

Weight 240g

BUN ROSETTE

EAN: 05425016577578
LOT and expiry date (DLC):
– lot 240334: 20/11/20
– lot 240684: 21/11/20

EAN: 05425016577608
LOT and expiry date (DLC):
– lot 240686: 11/22/20

Weight 105g

The products are likely to have been sold between 11/16/2020 and 11/17/2020. Consumers who have not yet consumed the affected sandwiches can return it to the store where they were purchased.

The products were sold in Belgium through various points of sale.

Nonna has been informed by her supplier that there is a possible presence of Salmonella . Possible symptoms of salmonella poisoning are: fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and sometimes vomiting.

People who have consumed these products and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption.

The Nonna company is located rue des Résistants N ° 22, 5030 Gembloux. Do not hesitate to call 081/600 803 for more information or an answer to your questions.

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Research – Climate Change and Food Poisoning

Posted on November 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

The Counter

Fungal toxins known as mycotoxins, including some thought lost to history, are claiming new territory as the Earth warms.

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Germany – Sections of raw ham, mildly smoked Gut Bartenhof – Listeria monocytogenes

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LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication:11/19/2020
Product name:

Sections of raw ham, mildly smoked Gut Bartenhof

Product pictures:

Product photo raw ham sections.jpg

Schwarz Cranz company

Manufacturer (distributor):Schwarz Cranz GmbH & Co. KG Justus-von-Liebig-Str. 2 21629 Neu Wulmstorf
Reason for warning:

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

Packaging Unit:300 grams
Durability:11/30/2020
Lot identification:L 4430634907
Further information:

Listeria disease usually manifests itself within 14 days of infection with diarrhea and fever. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system , in particular, can develop more severe illnesses with blood poisoning and meningitis. In pregnant women, the unborn child can be harmed, even without symptoms. People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and advise them of possible Listeria infection. Pregnant women who have eaten this food should seek medical treatment and seek advice even without symptoms . This is not useful for other people without symptoms .

Homepage of the manufacturer:

http://www.schwarz-cranz.de
Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg:poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Press release cured ham sections
PRESS INFORMATION Cured Ham Sections-Best before 30.11.2020.pdf

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Austria – Le Brie “Chêne d’argent” – Listeria monocytogenes

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AGES

AGES informs about a recall of the company LIDL Austria. The company initiated a recall of the product Le Brie “Chêne d’argent” on November 19th, 2020:

Food recall


© Lactalis Germany GmbH

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Le Brie “Chêne d’argent”
Recall reason Listeria
Marketed by LIDL Austria
Manufacturer Lactalis Germany GmbH
Expiry Date 12/11/2020
Batch number 304 AD

Lactalis Deutschland GmbH is recalling a letter tip in the Austrian market in which Listeria monocytogenes was detected in a sample as part of a routine check . The product is affected by the recallLe Brie “Chêne d’argent”with the best before date and the batch number:

11.12.2020
304 AD

Products with a different best before date are not affected.

The product has been on the market at LIDL in Austria since 11/11/2020. Sales of the affected product were stopped immediately.

Consumers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it and to dispose of the food themselves or bring it back to the store. The purchase price will of course be reimbursed, even without a receipt. After consuming contaminated products,

Listeria monocytogenes can lead to flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle pain and, under certain circumstances, vomiting and diarrhea.

Consumers who have consumed the product and suffer from the symptoms described are asked to consult their doctor immediately and to inform them of the consumption of the contaminated product as well as the place and date of purchase.

In particular, pregnant women, small children and people with a weakened immune system can cause serious illnesses as a result of consumption. You should consult a doctor after consuming the affected product even without symptoms.

Consumers can contact our customer hotline at:
+43 (0) 1 353 24 24 353, which is open on workdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The safety of our customers is our top priority. We very much regret the incident and apologize for the inconvenience this caused.

This warning does not mean that the endangerment was caused by Lidl Austria.

Product name: Le Brie “Chêne d’argent”
Weight (piece): 200 g
Fat level: 60% i. Tr Best before
date (
best before date) and batch number: 11.12.2020; 304 AD (EAN No.): 20115913
Identity code : FR 88.115 .001 CE best before

date and batch number can be easily identified on the front of the packaging Inquiries

& contact:

Chapter 4
Maria Choynowski
m.choynowski @ chapter4.at

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Belgium – Marinated boar steak 300g from the Belgian Quality brand – Salmonella

Posted on November 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

PRODUCT RECALL
 Printable version   |   Last updated on18.11.2020
11/18/2020
Recall of Aldi
Product: Marinated boar steak 300g from the Belgian Quality brand.
Problem: presence of Salmonella.

An analysis by our supplier has shown the presence of Salmonella in the product “Marinated boar steak 300g”.

ALDI has therefore decided, in consultation with the AFSCA, to withdraw this product from the market and to recall it to consumers.

Other ALDI products are not affected by this product recall.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Name: Marinated boar steak 300g
EAN code: 20070 3000992 6
Brand: Belgian Quality
Type of packaging: Transparent skin pack type
Expiration dates (DLC): 27/11/2020 and 28/11/2020
Numbers number of lots: 20315 in 20317
Sales period: from 11/13/2020 to 11/18/2020
Points of sale: ALDI stores

DESCRIPTION OF THE RISK

Possible symptoms of salmonella poisoning are: fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea, within 12 to 48 hours of consuming the contaminated food. The risk of infection is higher in the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

People who have consumed these products and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption.

ADVICE FOR CONSUMERS

Please do not consume these products and bring them back to the store.
The returned products will be reimbursed (also without receipt).
For any further information, you can contact ALDI via customercareFR@aldi.be .

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Germany – Original French Brie “Roi de Trèfle”, Le Brie “Chêne d’argent” French Brie “Every day” – Listeria monocytogenes

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LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication:11/19/2020
Product name:Original French Brie “Roi de Trèfle”, Le Brie “Chêne d’argent” French Brie “Every day”
Product pictures:

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Press release

Manufacturer (distributor):Distributor: Lactalis Deutschland GmbH 77694 Kehl Sales through LIDL, Aldi Süd, Aldi Nord and ZHG (including Real, Globus, Metro, Tegut, Bünting, Bela)
Reason for warning:

Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the affected products.

Packaging Unit:200 g
Durability:see attached press release
Lot identification:see attached press release
Further information:Reference is made to the company’s press release attached.
Contact to the responsible authorities:
Baden-Württemberg:poststelle@mlr.bwl.de
Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Bremen:Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de
Hamburg:poststelle@bgv.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Saarland:poststelle-luv@lav.saarland.de
Saxony:poststelle@sms.sachsen.de
Saxony-Anhalt:poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
Schleswig-Holstein:poststelle@jumi.landsh.de
Thuringia:LM-Ueberendung@tlv.thueringen.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Press release
Press release_Recall Briespitzen.pdf

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USA – Pet foods recalled for possible excess Aflatoxin

Posted on November 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AVMA

Pet food maker Sunshine Mills recalled products sold under 17 brand names for potentially harmful amounts of aflatoxin.

The company attributed the danger to mold on a single delivery of corn used in making the foods, mostly dog chow and some cat chow. In announcements Sept. 2 and Oct. 8, Food and Drug Administration officials indicated the company was recalling corn-based pet foods made April 3-5, 2020.

Clinical signs of aflatoxin poisoning include lethargy, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice, and aflatoxin poisoning can result in liver damage and death. The National Institutes of Health also lists aflatoxins among carcinogens in humans, citing links between exposure to the toxins and increased risk of liver cancer.

The recalled products are in 58 lots that had been sold under 17 brand names: Champ, Family Pet, Field Trial, Good Dog, Heartland Farms, Hunter’s Special, Old Glory, Paws Happy Life, Pet Expert, Principle, Retriever, River Bend, Sportsman’s Pride, Sprout, Thrifty, Top Runner, and Whiskers & Tails. The affected products range in size from 4 pounds to 50 pounds, and all have lot codes that include the text 3/April/2020, 4/April/2020, or 5/April/2020.

Additional details are available at the FDA website.

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