Monthly Archives: January 2023

India – Norovirus Outbreak: 62 Students Infected in Kerala

Posted on January 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Zee News

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The Kerala Health Department on Monday (January 24) confirmed two cases of the gastrointestinal infection norovirus in class 1 students in Ernakulam district. The two samples were tested after 62 persons — students and their parents — developed symptoms such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, a high temperature, headache, and body aches.

The school authorities said that they have the results of drinking water testing for the last four months. The virus infected the children of the E division of the first class. Immediately upon noticing the incident, the health department informed the authorities and once again sent the water for testing. Officials said that the school is completely closed and online classes are being offered.

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Italy – Iceberg Lettuce Hearts – Microbiological Contamination

Posted on January 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Brand : DESPAR

Name : HEARTS OF ICEBERG

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : January 26, 2023

Documentation

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 Italy- Vegan cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes

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Salute

Product:  Vegan cheeses

Brand:  JAY&JOY

Substance/Risk:  Listeria monocytogenes

Country of origin:  France

News/Notice:   26/01/2023

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France – 4 slices of ASC Smoked Salmon – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on January 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Monoprix gourmet
  • Model names or references Vacuum packed – 160g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3350033876064 01001033 Use-by date 02/09/2023
    3350033876064 01001033 Use-by date 02/14/2023
  • Packaging Vacuum bag in a cardboard box.
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 62 667 200
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Monoprix

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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USA – FDA – Warning Letter – Gold Coast Distributors Inc. dba Shah Distributors

Posted on January 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your ambient and frozen warehouse and re-packing facility, located at 2325 W. Charter Way, Stockton, CA 95206, from May 09-27, 2022. During our inspection of your facility, the FDA investigators observed serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food rule (CGMP & PC rule), Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 117 (21 CFR Part 117). At the conclusion of the inspection, the FDA investigators issued a Form FDA 483 (FDA-483), Inspectional Observations, listing the deviations found at your firm. In addition, during the inspection, FDA collected filth samples from various areas within your warehouse facility, and the analytical results revealed rodent, insect, or cat filth present all throughout your facility.

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Korea – Approximately 10% of plated pet food exceeds microbiological standards

Posted on January 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Korea IT Times

Food poisoning bacteria such as Salmonella and pathogenic Escherichia coli were also detected in some pet foods.
According to the Korea Food Communication Forum (KOFRUM) on the 25th, a research team from the Gwangju City Research Institute of Health and Environment investigated the degree of microbial contamination and the use of food additives in 130 pet food and snacks distributed in Gwangju from March to August 2021, and this was revealed. .

The results of this study investigation of microbial contamination and food additive use of pet food and snacks distributed in the Gwangju area were published in the latest issue of the Journal of the Korean Society of Livestock Hygiene.

출처 : Korea IT Times(https://www.koreaittimes.com)

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USA – FC Parsley Curly Chopped Fine – Salmonella

Posted on January 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

 FreshPoint South Florida, Inc. recalled December 22 -2022 there was no public recall notice. FC Parsley Curly Chopped Fine,12 Count, 2 1.5 Refrigerated at 34F, 301193, UPC 10022363, Parsley 12 CT, DIST BY FPSF, 22363 LOC 51, Parsley 6 CT, DIST BY FPSF, 22363 LOC 51 (JULIAN DATES FROM 346 TO 354; Imported from Mexico) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled parsley was imported from Mexico and was  distributed in Florida.

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Jordan – Seven family members suffer food poisoning in Amman

Posted on January 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Roya News

A spokesperson from the directorate told Amen FM Wednesday that the spoiled food they ate was bought from outside the house.

They were taken to hospital where they were treated from symptoms such as nausea and abdominal pain.

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EU – Entry into force of the new maximum limits for Ochratoxin A

Posted on January 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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In January 2023, the new maximum limits of ochratoxin A in certain foods approved in August by Commission Regulation (UE) 2022/1370 of August 5, 2022 will come into force, amending Regulation (EC) nº 1881 /2006 regarding the maximum content of ochratoxin A in certain food products .

Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced naturally by fungi of the genera  Aspergillus  and  Penicillium  and is found as a contaminant in a wide variety of foods, such as cereals and cereal-based products, coffee beans, dried fruits, wine and grape juice, spices and licorice. Ochratoxin A is formed during drying in the sun and storage of crops. Formation can be avoided by applying good drying and storage practices.

Regulation (EC) nº1881/2006 already established the maximum content of ochratoxin A for certain foods. This new regulation:

Establish maximum limit of ochratoxin A for:

  • Nuts other than raisins.
  • Certain licorice products.
  • dry herbs
  • Certain ingredients for infusions.
  • Certain oleaginous seeds.
  • pistachios
  • Cocoa powder
  • Malt-based non-alcoholic drinks

Reduces the existing maximum limits of ochratoxin A for:

  • Bakery products.
  • raisins
  • roasted coffee
  • instant coffee

In addition, it extends to all species the provisions in force relating to ochratoxin A in certain species. 

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Experts to meet and discuss Campylobacter control

Posted on January 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are holding a meeting on Campylobacter in poultry next month.

Several experts from the United States are attending, including Bing Wang from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Marcos Sanchez-Plata of Texas Tech University; Catherine Logue at the University of Georgia. Also attending are Nicol Janecko, from the Quadram Institute, and Alessandra De Cesare from the University of Bologna.

Poultry meat has been identified as one of the most important food vehicles for Campylobacter contamination.

In a 2015 report on the global burden of foodborne disease, WHO estimated that in 2010 Campylobacter caused more than 95 million illnesses and 21,374 deaths.

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