| Date | Ref | Pathogen | Product(s) | Total | Investigation Status |
| 11/24/2021 | 1044 | Salmonella Javiana | Not Yet Identified | 19 | Active |
| 11/17/2021 | 1043 | E. coli O157:H7 | Spinach | See Outbreak Advisory | Active |
| 9/15/2021 | 1031 | Salmonella Oranienburg | Red, Yellow, and White Onions | See Outbreak Advisory | Active |
| 9/15/2021 | 1025 | Salmonella Thompson | Seafood | See Outbreak Advisory | Active |
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Public recall: dried figs – square packaging
Dried figs 800g are not suitable for consumption because of aflatoxin!
Aflatoxin was found in analyzes in “TAYN dried figs”. Batches 090109697-11-24 with the best before date 10.10.2022 are affected.
Manufacturer: TAYN TARIM ÜRÜNLERI 09800 Nazilli / Aydin-TR
Importer: Kerem GmbH, 1020 Vienna
The product is not suitable for consumption and can be returned by consumers (in all branches). Of course, customers will be reimbursed the purchase price even without proof of purchase. The Kerem GmbH fulfills its own responsibility in accordance with the food law provisions and has therefore initiated a recall of the product.
This warning does not mean that the exposure was caused by our company.
| GTIN | Lot | Dated |
|---|---|---|
| 3760091000323 | DLC 19/11/2021 | Use-by date 11/19/2021 |
REWE România recalls Cremă de păstrav condimentată / Spicy trout spread (150g; Lot #10112021; Expiry date 10.12.2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Flagship Food Group of Eagle, Idaho is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of frozen cauliflower, TJ Farms Select brand, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The cauliflower was imported from China and the affected lot code and UPC are located on the back panel lower left corner of the bag. The impacted product was distributed in PA, TN, and WI. The recalled product is described below:
| Product Description | Lot Codes | UPC Code |
|---|---|---|
| 16 oz. TJ Farms Cauliflower | 2077890089 | 75544000604-3 |
No illnesses connected to the recalled lot codes have been reported to date.
This voluntary recall is initiated due to a single sample of cauliflower which yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a random sample test conducted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
No other TJ Farms Select food products (or products manufactured for Flagship Food Group) are included in the recall. Only the specific cauliflower product with the exact Lot code and UPC codes identified above is included in the recall.
Consumers who have any remaining product with the affected lot code described above should not consume it, but rather discard it. Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Flagship Food Group Consumer Center at 1-800-292-9600, which is open 8am-5pm MST, Monday-Friday.
In the wake of Norovirus cases being reported in 13 students of a veterinary college in Wayanad district of neighbouring Kerala, Karnataka has directed health officials in the border Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu districts to be on high alert.
In a circular issued on Tuesday, the State Joint Director (Communicable Diseases) has said people need to be vigilant about the contagious virus.
The Norovirus is a group of viruses that cause gastrointestinal illness. The virus causes inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, as well as severe vomiting and diarrhoea, similar to cholera, the circular stated.
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Listeria monocytogenes in grated cheese from the Netherlands in Germany
Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Truffle Pate from Belgium Estonia
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) yesterday issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from Grove Arm in the Marlborough Sounds.
Routine tests on shellfish samples taken from Okiwa Bay has shown levels of Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins above the safe limit of 0.16 mg/kg set by MPI. Anyone eating shellfish from this area is potentially at risk of illness.
Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish should not be eaten.
Note, cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.
Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.
Symptoms typically appear within half an hour of ingestion and last for about 24 hours. Symptoms may include:
If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued, freephone Healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16, or seek medical attention immediately. You are also advised to contact your nearest public health unit and keep any leftover shellfish in case it can be tested.
Monitoring of toxin levels will continue and any changes will be communicated accordingly. Commercially harvested shellfish – sold in shops and supermarkets, or exported – is subject to strict water and flesh monitoring programmes by MPI to ensure they are safe to eat. There is no commercial harvesting of shellfish in the affected area.
See signage in the affected area.
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Collecting shellfish and keeping them safe [PDF, 1.4 MB]
Causes and symptoms of toxic shellfish poisoning
Food safety for seafood gatherers booklet [PDF, 688 KB
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In light of the case of hepatitis A in an employee at a local Starbucks, the Camden County Health Department will be administering vaccines to anyone who feels they may have been exposed at the Camden County Health Hub located at 200 College Drive in Blackwood.
Today’s clinic will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vaccine appointments will be made on a first come first serve basis.
Vaccine clinics held last Friday and Saturday gave doses to more than 800 people in Camden County.
If you have been vaccinated for hepatitis A in the past, you do not need to receive another dose. If you have a child that was born after the year 2000, that child has likely already been vaccinated for hepatitis A and does not require another dose. However, parents should check with their pediatrician to confirm their child’s vaccine status.
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Do not consume the recalled product
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Org hulled sesame seeds | Variable – sold clerk served | Starting with 200516 | All units sold from October 8, 2021 to November 16, 2021 inclusively | Sold at Nature’s Pantry, 3744 First Ave., Smithers, BC |
Nature’s Pantry is recalling Org hulled sesame seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The recalled product has been sold as indicated in the table.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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