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France – Fine Normandy oysters N°4 1.5kg – Norovirus

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Cultivate associated producers
  • Model names or references Fine Normandy oysters N°4 1.5kg
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    3700096607462 Use-by date between 04/01/2023 and 06/01/2023
  • Packaging 24 pieces 1.5kg
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 50.058.110 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Hauts-de-France
  • Distributors LIDL

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Prefectural decree for the presence of norovirus
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Norovirus

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France – Fine oysters from Normandy – Norovirus

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Fine Normandy Oyster N°3 6KG 72P Fine Normandy Oyster N°3 3KG 36P Fine Normandy Oyster N°4 2KG 36P
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    3760116230728 Packaging date from 22 to 28/12/2022
    3760116230971 Packaging date from 21 to 26/12/2022
    3760116231732 Packaging date from 20 to 22/12/2022
  • Packaging 6kg, 3kg or 2kg wooden keepnet
  • Marketing start/end date From 21/12/2022 to 04/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR50-058-158CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors U-SYSTEM

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Prefectural order closing the production area dated January 4, 2023 for the presence of norovirus
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Norovirus

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Pakistan- LOOSE MILK SALE TO BE BANNED IN PUNJAB – Aflatoxin

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Ary News

LAHORE: Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has decided to ban sale of loose milk in Lahore and then implement the decision gradually across the province, sources told ARY News on Tuesday.

According to sources, the PFA has decided to impose a ban on the sale of loose milk citing a number of reasons including presence of aflatoxin (a cancer-causing chemical) and lack of  pasteurization (heating to a specified temperature and time to kill pathogens that may be found in the raw milk) recommended for sale of milk.

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Hong Kong – Trade instructed to suspend importing and selling of raw oysters harvested in Carlingford Lough in Ireland

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CFS

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (January 4) instructed the trade to suspend the import of raw oysters harvested in Carlingford Lough (LH-CL-BN) in Ireland. The trade should also stop using or selling the product concerned immediately should they possess it.

A spokesman for the CFS said, “The CFS was notified by the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health of two food poisoning clusters which involved consumption of raw oysters at one restaurant in Mong Kok and one restaurant in Central. The CFS conducted investigations at the restaurants concerned and found that both restaurants had sold raw oysters which had been harvested in Carlingford Lough (LH-CL-BN) in Ireland. For the sake of prudence, the CFS has immediately instructed the trade to suspend the import into and sale within Hong Kong of all raw oysters harvested in Carlingford Lough (LH-CL-BN) in Ireland. ”

The CFS has also instructed the supplier and restaurants concerned to stop supplying and selling the affected raw oysters immediately, and is tracing the distribution of the affected product. The trade should also stop using or selling the product concerned immediately should they possess it.

The spokesman pointed out that as oysters feed by filtering a large volume of seawater, pathogens can accumulate in them if they are grown in or harvested from contaminated water. Raw or partially cooked oysters are high-risk foods. Susceptible groups, such as pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems or liver diseases, should avoid eating raw oysters.

The CFS will inform the Irish authorities and will also notify the local trade. It will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action to safeguard food safety and public health. An investigation is ongoing.

Ends/Wednesday, January 4, 2023

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Australia – Warning over Qukes baby cucumbers following salmonella outbreak

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WA Health

WA Health is advising the public about an outbreak of diarrheal illnesses caused by Salmonella Typhimurium linked to consumption of Qukes® brand baby cucumbers.

Earlier today Pathwest confirmed Salmonella Typhimurium from a Qukes® brand baby cucumber purchased at a Perth metropolitan supermarket on 23 December 2022.  The Qukes® cucumbers were tested as part of an investigation into 19 diarrheal illnesses in WA caused by a unique strain of Salmonella Typhimurium.

This information was communicated to the supplier, Perfection Fresh in South Australia.  The investigation is ongoing, and the Department of Health WA is advising people not to consume Qukes® purchased in December 2022 until more information becomes available.

This is the only brand under investigation, other brands of cucumbers are safe to eat.

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USA -FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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FDA

What’s New

  • On December 30, 2022, FDA issued an advisory for the outbreak Salmonella Typhimurium (reference #1137) linked to alfalfa sprouts. SunSprout Enterprises issued a voluntary recall on December 29, 2022 and later expanded their recall on the same day. FDA has also initiated traceback, an on-site inspection, and sample collection and analysis.
  • There are no other updates to this week’s table.

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Hong Kong – Food Safety Tips for “Poon Choi”

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CFS

Seasonal Food Safety Tips

Leaflet

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Research – Raw Aquatic Food Products – A Source of Pathogens and Parasites

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CFS

The harmful microorganisms of concern include both bacteria (e.g. Vibrio parahaemolyticus (VP) and Vibrio cholerae (VC)) and viruses (e.g. norovirus). VP occurs naturally in seawater (estuaries and coastal areas). Hence, some seafood is inevitably contaminated with VP. On the other hand, VC can live in both saltwater and freshwater such as rivers. In Hong Kong, norovirus is a prevalent foodborne virus that is commonly found in polluted seawater and shellfish living in polluted areas is easily contaminated.

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Luxembourg – BAME BRAND MUSSELS FROM SPAIN – E.coli

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SAP

Last name Mussels from Spain
Brand BAME
Unity 1.4kg
bar code 3293580020804
Use-by date (DLC) 01/05/2023
Batch 36322

Danger  : Potential presence of E. coli bacteria

Escherichia coli can cause food   poisoning which can occur within a week after consumption and result in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Match; Smatch

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Match Recall Notification

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Denmark – Risk of mold/mould in chilli mayonnaise

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DVFA

Food Solutions is recalling Big Farm Boys Chili Mayonnaise due to the risk of mold on the product, which makes it unfit for food.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 4, 2023

​Which food:
Big Farm Boys Chili Mayonnaise
Net weight: 230g
Best before date: 22/11/2023
LOT No. L 472
EAN barcode number: 5708308601336
Sold in:
Netto stores throughout the country.
Company that revokes:
Food Solutions A/S, Stavneagervej 22, 8250 Egå
Cause:
The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the product.
Risk:
Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it.

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