Monthly Archives: May 2021

Taiwan – Students, staff at Miaoli school fall ill with suspected food poisoning

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Taipei, May 7 (CNA) A total of 143 students and staff members at Jhunan Junior High School in Miaoli have come down with nausea and stomach pains, in what is believed to be a case of mass food poisoning, the county’s Education Department said Friday.

The 143 people fell ill after eating meals provided by the school kitchen Wednesday, the department’s head Qiu Ting-yue (邱廷岳) said.

Twelve of the students, who were taken to hospital by their parents, were diagnosed with gastroenteritis likely caused by a norovirus, Qiu said.

She said the meals were provided by a catering service contracted by the school.

The meals served on Wednesday included pumpkin rice, stir-fried vegetables, fish fillets, and vegetable-and-meat soup, Qiu said.

According to the school, the Miaoli Department of Health has collected samples of the food and some of the kitchenware for analysis and is awaiting the results.

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USA – Massachusetts Department of Public Health Listeria food testing prompts expanded national recall of Enoki mushrooms – Listeria monocytogenes

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Food Poison Journal

In 2020, a total of 36 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes were reported from 17 states linked to Enoki mushrooms.

Testing conducted by disease investigators at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has led to the expansion of a national recall today of Enoki mushrooms, after two packages the investigators purchased in the Commonwealth tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Guan’s Mushroom Co. of Commerce, CA said today it was recalling all packages of its Enoki mushrooms and suspending national distribution after tests conducted at the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory by staff from DPH’s Food Laboratory came back positive for Listeria monocytogenes

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Lithuania – Outbreak of food-borne infection suspected at Aušra progymnasium in Lithuanian Sports University

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VMVT

The State Food and Veterinary Service (SFVS) informs that today, after receiving information from the management of Kėdainiai Aušra Progymnasium of the Lithuanian Sports University about the disabled children and the kitchen worker, it immediately started the investigation.

SFVS available on May 7. 12 children who ate in the canteen of the said school felt unwell. Several of them are treated in hospital.

Inspectors were informed that a kitchen worker at this progymnasium also felt unwell for several days.

After the SFVS Kaunas Department inspectors went to the site to check the samples, the investigation of the suspected outbreak of food-borne infection was started.

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USA- Rashi Al-Mahaba tahini sold at the Dijla Al-Furat store cause for Michigan Salmonella warning – Salmonella

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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is advising consumers not to eat Rashi Al-Mahaba tahini sold at the Dijla Al-Furat store at 33190 Ryan Rd, in Sterling Heights, MI, due to food safety concerns. A sample of the product collected and analyzed by MDARD’s Laboratory Division tested positive for Salmonella.

This advisory is for tahini purchased from the deli counter between January 13 and May 4, 2021 in 16-ounce and 32-ounce clear plastic containers. The containers have white labels printed with black lettering placed on the package at the time of purchase. The labels include the date of purchase but no expiration date.

Consumers should discard this product or return it to the place of purchase. If you think you or a family member have become ill from consuming any of these products, seek immediate medical attention.

To date, no illnesses tied to this product have reported.

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USA – Fresh, organic produce common source of E. coli O157 infections in 7 children

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Public Health is investigating a new cluster of seven children infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) in King County. All cases are currently under 15 years of age, and three are under 5 years of age. Cases have been reported during April 22–May 1, 2021.

Our investigation is ongoing. We have identified multiple types of fresh produce, mostly organic, in common among the majority of cases but cannot yet rule out other possibilities. We are still uncertain if these cases share the same source of their infection or not. Updates will continue to be posted when more information is available.

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Belgium – “PIMENTAO DOCE” (sweet paprika, 50g) from the Dom Duarte brand – Ochratoxin A

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AFSCA

Recall of ALIMENTAR SRL
Product: “PIMENTAO DOCE” (sweet paprika, 50g) from the Dom Duarte brand.
Problem: too high ochratoxin A content (exceeding the standard).
In agreement with the AFSCA, ALIMENTAR SRL withdraws the sweet paprika “PIMENTAO DOCE” (50g) of the Dom Duarte brand from sale and recalls it to consumers because of too high a content of ochratoxin A (exceeding the standard ).

ALIMENTAR SRL asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased where it will be refunded.

Product description

– Product category: sweet paprika
– Product name: PIMENTAO DOCE
– Brand: DOM DUARTE
– Best before date (DDM): 30/06/2024
– Batch number: L 169S20
– Sale period: from 20 / 01/2021 to 04/28/2021
– Type of packaging: plastic package
– Weight: 50g

       

The product was distributed by: ALIMENTAR SRL (Anderlecht) and sold through various points of sale in Belgium.

For any further information , contact:
Madam: Maïté Pereira
Email address: info@alimentar.be

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Netherlands – Safety warning organic beets from Albert Heijn – Listeria monocytogenes

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NVWA

Albert Heijn has decided to immediately remove the AH Organic Red Beets grated, AH Organic Red Beet cubes and AH Organic Red Beets cooked with an expiration date 8-5-2021 from the stores immediately. The AH Organic Beetroot grated, diced and cooked may contain Listeria monocytogenes. It only concerns the products with this specific expiration date.

See the Albert Heijn website

Beets from Albert Heijn
© Albert Heijn

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France – Product recall: Ham cooked with its bone, smoked, sold by the cut without brand – Listeria monocytogenes

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Oulah

Product recall: Ham cooked with its bone, smoked, sold by the cut without brand

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Lot
J20

▸ DLC
05/25/2021

▸
Ham packaging sold at the stand by the cut

▸ Start / end date of marketing
From 04/17/2021 to 04/28/2021

▸ Distributors
cora store in Bruay-la-Buissière

▸ Source
CORA Bruay-La-Buissière

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France – Product recall: Unbranded Vegetable Stuffing – Salmonella

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Product recall: Unbranded Vegetable Stuffing

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
0298313000000

▸ DLC
between 04/27/2021 and 05/01/2021

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 04/27/2021 to 05/01/2021

▸
TRIE-CHATEAU geographic sales area

▸
Leclerc distributors

▸ Consumer service contact
0344497575

▸ Source
SOCIETE TRIDIS LECLERC Trie-Château

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Denmark – Risk of mold in organic coconut oil

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DVFA

Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark is recalling a batch of Green Choice Organic Coconut Oil Virgin, as there is a risk of mold in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: May 7, 2021

Modified May 8, 2021
What food:
Green Choice Organic Coconut Oil Virgin
Net weight: 200 grams
Lot number: L20224
Best before date: 31-08-2024, 30-09-2024, 31-10-2024, 30-11-2024 and 31-12-2024
Lot number: L20253
Best before date: 31-01-2024, 31-03-2024, 31-10-2024 and 31-12-2024
Lot number: L20150
Best before date: 31-07-2024
Lot number: L20192
Best before date: 31-08-2024
Lot number: L20139
Best before date: 31-08-2024
Lot number: L19176
Best before date: 31-08-2024
Sold in:
Normal stores throughout the country
Menu shops throughout the country
Company recalling:
Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark
Cause:
Mold has been found in products from the batch in question.
Risk:
Mold in the product makes it unsuitable as food.
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.

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