Church Brothers and FreshPoint parsley are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall information was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement page so there is no mention of any possible illnesses associated with this issue. The recalling firms are Church Brothers LLC of Salinas, California, and FreshPoint South Florida, Inc. of Pompano Beach, Florida.
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There are no new outbreaks this week but two are still active.
| 12/28/2022 | 1137 | Salmonella Typhimurium |
Alfalfa Sprouts | See Outbreak Advisory |
| 11/9/2022 | 1127 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Enoki Mushrooms |
See Outbreak Advisory |
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Infection mostly caused by consumption of stale meat, chicken, egg and its products
The health department has found that salmonellosis, a disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella Enteritidis, is behind the food poisoning from a hotel in North Paravoor last week. Around 106 persons who consumed mayonnaise, al-faham, manthi, fried rice and peri-peri manthi from Majlis Hotel contracted the disease.
The samples were tested at the Government Medical College, Kalamaserry after several people started showing symptoms like diarrhoea, stomach upset, fever, nausea and vomiting 5 to 6 hours after consuming food.
Around 196 food poisoning cases were reported in the district this month. Following this, the district medical officer has alerted the public, catering services, hotels and food suppliers to avoid preparation of food in unhygienic conditions.
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01/25/2023 (Reminder of 01/17/2023 )
*ERRATUM*Recall from FLOURPOWER BV
Product: “biologische pistachenoten” pistachios from the Flourpower
brand Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, FLOURPOWER BV is withdrawing pistachios “biologische pistachenoten” of the Flourpower brand from sale and recalling them from consumers due to an excessively high aflatoxin content.
FLOURPOWER BV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it on Saturday to the point of sale in which it was purchased.
Product Description :
– Product name: biologische pistachenoten (pistachios)
– Brand: Flourpower (B)
– Distributor: DO IT ORGANIC (NL)
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 01 /08/2023
– Batch number: 010823-D / 12
– Sale period: from 21/03/2022 to 31/12/2022
– Type of packaging: paper bag
– Weight: 500g.
The product was distributed by:
Flourpower BV Artemeersstraat 14 A 9880 Aalter
For further information, contact:
FLOURPOWER BV
Tel: 0465 09 41 03
E-mail: kwaliteit@flourpower.be
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| Last name | Joan |
| Mark | Jay & Joy |
| Unit | 90g |
| bar code | 3760253220330 |
| Batch | 09022023; 28012023 |
| Last name | Jill |
| Mark | Jay & Joy |
| Unit | 120g |
| bar code | 3760253220378 |
| Batch | 02022023 |
| Last name | Josephine |
| Mark | Jay & Joy |
| Unit | 90g |
| bar code | 3760253220118 |
| Batch | 26012023 |
Danger : Presence of Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as immunocompromised and elderly people and young children may present with neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be especially alert to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.
Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Pall Center Oberpallen
A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.
Source of information: RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)
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Updated on 25 January 2023:Further to our media release on 22 January 2023, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has extended the recall to include two additional Jay and Joy products from France due to possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. Thisfollowsan additional alert from the European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) on the two other implicated products. SFA has directed the importer, Eurolink Nutrition Pte. Ltd. to recall these products. The recall is ongoing. Consumers who have purchased the implicated products are advised not to consume it. Those who have consumed the implicated products and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3564709172415 | Batch No.: 006 | Date of minimum durability 18/03/2023 |
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Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled conditions, EFSA experts concluded in a scientific opinion released today.
Meat ageing is a process during which microbes and enzymes act upon the meat to break down the connective tissue, thereby tenderising the meat and giving it a richer flavour. This can be done through two main methods: wet ageing and dry ageing. Wet ageing is used for beef, pork and lamb that is stored and refrigerated in a vacuum package, while dry aged beef is refrigerated without packaging which results in a dry surface that is cut off before preparation.
“Aged meat has risen in popularity in recent years among the food industry and restaurants yet until now there has been a lack of knowledge about its safety. EFSA’s advice contributes to fill that gap and provides a solid scientific basis for food business operators to produce aged meat that is safe,” said the Chair of EFSA’s Panel on Biological Hazards, Prof Kostas Koutsoumanis.
There are no additional risks involved provided that the specific combination of time and temperature identified in the scientific opinion are observed during the ageing process, said EFSA’s experts. For example, dry aged beef can be considered as safe as fresh beef if ageing is done for up to 35 days at a temperature of 3°C or lower.
According to news reports, the Department of Justice has started a criminal investigation into Abbott Laboratories in relation to the cronobacter contamination at the Abbott plant that caused a shutdown last year and the resulting baby food supply crisis that triggered a severe shortage of powdered baby formula. Cronobacter can cause serious illness in infants and can be deadly.
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| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2023.02 |
| Product: | Please see table link above |
| Batch Code: | Please see link above |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Western Brand is recalling expired batches of raw chicken products listed in the table below due to the detection of Salmonella Typhimurium. These products were sold as fresh and are past their use-by date, however, the labels state they are suitable for home freezing. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
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