Monthly Archives: April 2021

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken – Crayfish Powder – Turmeric Powder – Frozen Beef Trimmings – Chilled Turkey Scallops – Chicken Thighs

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Newport (in 5 out of 5 samples /25g) in poultry carcasses from Poland in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen and chilled poultry meat from Poland in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chicken elements from Poland in Poland

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Salmonella (presence /25g) in crayfish powder from the Netherlands in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 4 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken meat from Poland in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Newport (presence /25g) in chicken breast fillets from Poland in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Give (presence /25g) in turmeric powder from India in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Dublin (presence /25g) in frozen beef trimmings from the Netherlands in Sweden

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Paratyphi B (presence /25g) in chilled chicken thighs from Belgium in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in chilled turkey scalopes from France in France

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken fillets from Poland in Poland

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RASFF Alert- Mycotoxin Ergot – Rye

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

ergot (Claviceps purpurea) alkaloids (5807 mg/kg – ppm) in rye from Germany, via Poland in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

ochratoxin A (80.2 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Spain in Switzerland

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RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Aflatoxin –

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 0.025 mg/kg – ppm) in gluten corn from France, via the Netherlands in the Netherlands

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USA – Dog food product tested positive for Salmonella

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FDA

Product Details

Product Description: Ranch Hound Maintenance Mini-Chunk Dog Food UPC 7 22304 39123 2, Manufactured for Atwood Distributing, L.P., Enid, OK. 40 lb. bag

Reason for Recall:Dog food product tested positive for Salmonella

Product Quantity:3 bags

Recall Number:

Code Information:Lots E1066 and E1067, best by 3/7/2022 and 3/8/2022

Classification:

Not Yet Classified

Event Details

Event ID:87553

Voluntary / Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type:Veterinary

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed to a distribution center in Texas

Recalling Firm:

Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
15407 McGinty Rd W
Wayzata, MN 55391-2365
United States

Recall Initiation Date:3/17/2021

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Canada – Notice not to consume cold meats manufactured and sold by the company Charcuterie Transilvania – Salmonella

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MAPAQ

MAPAQ, in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Charcuterie Transilvania, located at 378, avenue Lafleur, in Montreal , is warning the population not to consume the products indicated in the table. below because these foods may contain Salmonella bacteria .

Product name Format Targeted lot
“Cioboi dulce (Csabai-sweet sausage)” In addition to this, you need to know more about it.

Variable

Units sold until March 31, 2021
“Toba (Cheese head of village style language)”

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until March 31, 2021 inclusively , at the establishment designated above as well as at the branch located at 806, boulevard Curé-Labelle, in Laval. The products were weighed and packed by an attendant at the request of customers. Products could be packaged in plastic bags, waxed paper, or styrofoam trays and covered with plastic film. The product label included the words “Charcuterie Transilvania”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

People who have any of these products in their possession are therefore advised not to consume it. They must either return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the product does not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, they are likely to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria .

Consuming food contaminated with this bacteria can cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis can cause very serious infections. In healthy people, it can manifest with symptoms such as high fever, chills, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea, sometimes with blood in the stomachs. stool. Symptoms usually appear 6 to 72 hours after eating a contaminated food or after contact with an animal carrying the bacteria. Symptoms usually last three to seven days.

Additional information

Media relations
Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100,
extension 3512 www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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Singapore – Launch of newmyENVmobile app to provide integrated informationand services for the environment, water and food

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Singapore – Recall of Graindorge Petit Camembert Au Lait Cru from France due to presence of shigatoxin-producing E.coli

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SFA

The European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a notification on the recall of Graindorge Petit Camembert Au Lait Cru (raw milk cheese) from France due to the presence of shigatoxin-producing E.coli(STEC).
2. The implicated product was imported into Singapore by Indoguna (Singapore) Pte Ltd. The importer has confirmed that the product has been recalled and is no longer available for sale. Consumers who feel unwell after consuming the implicated product may wish to seek medical attention.
3. STEC infection can occur by consuming contaminated food, particularly raw or unpasteurised milk. Food contaminated with STEC may not look or smell spoilt but can still cause serious infections. Symptoms of STEC infection can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and vomiting. Raw milk cheese
4. Consumers who choose to consume raw milk cheese must be aware of the risks involved. Raw or unpasteurised milk and milk products is likely to contain more bacteria and other pathogens compared to pasteurised milk and milk products. This may include E. colibacteria. As a precaution, vulnerable groups of people, especially young children, pregnant women, elderly persons, or people with chronic illness such as diabetes, should avoid eating raw food.
5. The key to preventing foodborne illnesses lies in good food hygiene and food safety practices.
Consumers are advised to:
•Thoroughly cook raw food from animal sources;
•Keep raw food separate from vegetables, fruits, cooked and ready-to-eat food;

•Avoid raw (unpasteurised) milk or foods made from raw milk;
•Wash hands, utensils, or food preparation surfaces before and after handling raw food.
6.Details of the products areas follows.Implicated product:Product name: Graindorge Petit Camembert Au Lait Cru x 6 (150 g)Best before: 28/03/2021Country of origin:FranceIssued by the Singapore Food Agency31 March 2021

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