Brand : DATTILO
Name : Shelled almonds
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 14 February 2023
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Italy – DATTILO Shelled Almonds – Aflatoxin
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Italy – I&D Srl – Shelled Almonds – Aflatoxin
Brand : I&D Srl
Name : shelled almonds
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 14 February 2023
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Italy – Shelled almonds recalled due to Aflatoxin risk – breaking latest news
Several batches of shelled almonds branded Dattilo, Movida Catering and I&D Srl were withdrawn as a precaution by the Ministry of Health, due to the risk of contamination from aflatoxins, substances (potentially toxic) produced by some mushrooms that can develop during cultivation and harvesting. These are the withdrawn lots. Type it: 40 gram sachets with lot numbers 277/22 and 290/22; Movida Catering: 700 gram buckets with lot numbers 270/22, 294/22 and 273/22; Movida Catering: 1 kg buckets with lot numbers 277/22 and 291/22; I&D Srl: unbranded compostable 200 gram and 400 gram trays with lot numbers 279/22, 280/22 and 295/22. The notice reads: «Product not to be consumed. To be brought back to the point of sale.’
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Kenyans warned against eating meat from animals fed with contaminated maize
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation has warned Kenyans against consuming livestock, and chicken from animals fed with contaminated maize.
Kalro director general, Dr Eliud Kireger told the Star on Tuesday that contaminated maize that is given to livestock passes over residual effects to humans.
“The residual effects are passed on to humans through the consumption of related products including milk, eggs and meat,” he said.
He said aflatoxin is a fungal toxin that commonly contaminates maize and other types of crops during production, harvest, storage or processing.
In Kenya, acute aflatoxin poisoning results in liver failure and death in up to 40 per cent of cases.
In May 2006, an outbreak of acute aflatoxicosis was reported in the Makueni, Tharakanithi and Machakos regions of Kenya where aflatoxin contamination of homegrown maize was a recurrent problem.
Posted in Aflatoxin, Animal Feed Mould Toxin, Aspergillus Toxin, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Fusarium Toxin, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin
USA – FDA Core Investigation Table – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
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2/15/2023 |
1123 |
Not Yet |
Active |
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12/28/2022 |
1137 |
Salmonella |
Alfalfa Sprouts |
Active |
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11/9/2022 |
1127 |
Enoki |
Active |
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Quebec -Notice not to consume brandy sauce prepared and sold by Wakefield Bakery
QUEBEC CITY , Feb. 2, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Wakefield Bakery, located at 813, chemin de la Rivière, in La Pêche, advises the public not to not consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure its harmlessness.
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Product name |
Format |
Affected lot |
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“Brandy Sauce” |
250ml |
Units sold until February 13, 2023 |
The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until February 13, 2023, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid and sold at room temperature. The product label included, in addition to its name, the words “Wakefield Boulangerie-Bakery”.
The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk.
It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.
Canada -PC brand Canadian Cheddar Cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Summary
Product
Canadian Cheddar Cheese
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do
Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products
Affected products
Issue
The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination.
The recalled product has been sold nationally.
What you should do
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
- Check to see if you have recalled products
- Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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USA – Listeria Outbreak with Unknown Food Source
A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak. However, CDC is concerned that several recent illnesses have been reported. Listeria illness is rare, but it can result in serious illness or death.
Listeria is especially harmful if you are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system. If you are in any of these groups and have Listeria symptoms, contact your healthcare provider right away.
Fast Facts
- Illnesses: 11
- Hospitalizations: 10
- Deaths: 0
- States: 10
- Recall: No
- Investigation status: Active
A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak.
Public health officials are interviewing people in this outbreak to find out what foods they ate before getting sick. Investigators are collecting as much information as they can to solve this outbreak.
Posted in CDC, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, outbreak
USA – FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen, Not-Ready-To-Eat Signature Select Breakfast Bowl Products Due to Possible Temperature Abuse at Distribution Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that not-ready-to-eat meat products were subject to temperature abuse during storage at a distribution center prior to delivery to retailers, which may have resulted in the growth of spoilage organisms or pathogens. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.
The following products are subject to the public health alert [view labels]:
- 7-oz. cardboard box packages containing “Signature SELECT BREAKFAST BOWL SAUSAGE POTATOES, EGGS, SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR CHEESE” with a best if used by date of JAN 11 24, lot code S011322 and UPC 21130 18044.
- 7-oz. cardboard box packages containing “Signature SELECT BREAKFAST BOWL BACON POTATOES, EGGS, BACON & CHEDDAR CHEESE” with a best if used by date of JAN 16 24, lot code S016331 and UPC 21130 18043.
- 7-oz. cardboard box packages containing “Signature SELECT BREAKFAST BOWL MEAT LOVERS POTATOES, EGGS, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SAUSAGE & BACON” with a best if used by date of JAN 11 24, lot code S011322 and UPC 21130 18042.
- 7-oz. cardboard box packages containing “Signature SELECT BREAKFAST BOWL SAUSAGE & GRAVY POTATOES, COUNTRY STYLE GRAVY, EGGS, SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR CHEESE” with a best if used by date of JAN 11 24, lot code S011331 and UPC 21130 18045.
The products bear establishment number “EST 45210” on the top panel of the cardboard box. These items were shipped to Albertsons Companies retail locations in Northern California and Northern Nevada. The Signature Select Breakfast Bowl products were available for purchase at the following Albertsons Companies banner stores: Andronico’s Community Markets, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway and Vons.
The problem was discovered when the producing establishment notified FSIS that their customer reported storing the product in an unrefrigerated area. FSIS found that the product was held at an incorrect temperature and then shipped into commerce. All remaining inventory of the affected items have been removed from the stores and destroyed.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
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Canada – 1001 Fondues brand La Fondue au Village recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Summary
Product
La Fondue au Village
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do
Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products
Affected products
Issue
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination.
The recalled products have been sold in Quebec.
What you should do
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
- Check to see if you have recalled products
- Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Posted in CFIA, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes
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