Author Archives: KSW

Viet Nam – More food poisoning involving students in Khánh Hòa Province

Posted on April 11, 2024 | Leave a comment

Vietnamese News

Several students in Khánh Sơn District of the south-central province Khánh Hoà were hospitalised after eating rice balls and rolls sold by local people in front of the school gates, reported the district’s medical centre.

From March 12 to date, Khánh Hoà Province recorded three consecutive cases of suspected food poisoning from eating at restaurants and street vendors.

The latest was the case of dozens of students being hospitalised after eating breakfast from the joints in front of the school gates in Vĩnh Trườn Ward of Nha Trang city, including one student who died on the morning of April 5.

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Posted in Food Illness, Food Poisoning, Foodborne Illness, Illness, Poisoning

Zambia – 80 People Poisoned After Eating Shawarma

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ZNBC

Over 80 people are admitted to different health facilities in Chililabombwe on the Copperbelt, for suspected food poisoning.

The victims are believed to have consumed a snack, known as SHAWARMA, bought from a named restaurant in Chililabombwe.

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Posted in Food Illness, Food Poisoning, Pet Food Illness, Poisoning

UK – Food poisoning wedding probe leads to… sprouts – Salmonella Bareilly

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The Jewish Chronicle

A freak nationwide outbreak of Salmonella in bean sprouts is being investigated as the possible cause of the death of an 82-year-old Jewish woman who died after a wedding in Manchester.

Rene Kwartz, from Crumpsall, was one of 10 guests at the wedding, held in Prestwich in August, who contracted a rare form of salmonella called S Bareilly. She was the bride’s great-aunt and, according to the coroner, died from pneumonia, contributed to by Salmonella enteritis.

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has now identified 140 S Bareilly cases across the UK since the beginning of August – ten times the number in a typical month.

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Posted in Death, food death, Foodborne Illness Death, Salmonella

Taiwan – Norovirus found in suspected food poisoning cases at 2 Taipei restaurants

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Focus Taiwan

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Norovirus has been found in tissue samples collected from several individuals who fell ill after eating at two Taipei restaurants last week in suspected food poisoning cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Tuesday.

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France – Two Recalls – Yellow chicken wings – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 11, 2024 | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
French Poultry
Model names or references
Yellow chicken wings packaged in trays under a protective atmosphere Brand Volaille Française
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3571320100628 0244091521 Use-by date 02/04/2024
3571320100628 0244091521 Use-by date 03/04/2024
3571320100628 0244091521 Use-by date 04/04/2024
Products List
RappelConso_Aile_de_plt_jne_1kg_VF___Liste_produits.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Tray under protective atmosphere
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/24/2024 to 04/04/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 61 096 020 CE
Geographical sales area
Departments: AISNE (02), ALPES-MARITIMES (06), BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13), CHARENTE (16), CHARENTE-MARITIME (17), COTE-D’OR (21), HAUTE-GARONNE (31) , GIRONDE (33), LANDES (40), LOIRE (42), LOT (46), SARTHE (72), PARIS (75), SEINE-ET-MARNE (77), YVELINES (78), VIENNE (86), HAUTE-VIENNE (87), ESSONNE (91), HAUTS-DE-SEINE (92), SEINE-SAINT-DENIS (93), VAL-D’OISE (95)
Distributors
Carrefour – E. Leclerc
List of points of sale
RappelConso_Aile_de_plt_jne_1kg_VF___Liste_clients.pdf

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Poultry Selection
Model names or references
Yellow chicken wings packaged in vacuum bags Brand Sélection du Volailler
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3571320456879 0244091521 Use-by date 01/04/2024
Products List
RappelConso_Aile_de_plt_jne_ss_vide_2.5k_SDV___List_products.pdfAttachment
Packaging
vacuum bag
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/23/2024 to 04/01/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 61 096 020 CE
Geographical sales area
64300 Orthez
Distributors
E. Leclerc Orthez
List of points of sale
RappelConso_Aile_de_plt_jne_ss_vide_2.5k_SDV___Liste_client.pdf

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USA- FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses linked to a not yet identified product (ref #1218) has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.

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Posted in CORE Investigation Table, FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, Illness, outbreak, Salmonella

USA – Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese (February 2024) is over.

Posted on April 11, 2024 | Leave a comment

FDA

Current Update

April 10, 2024

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multi-year, multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to queso fresco and cotija cheeses manufactured by Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., of Modesto, California.

As of April 9, 2024, CDC reports that the outbreak is over. CDC reports a total of 26 cases in 11 states. There have been a total of 23 hospitalizations and two deaths were reported. The last illnesses onset date was December 10, 2023. FDA’s outbreak investigation is closed.

Food safety is a shared responsibility. Producers of queso fresco type cheeses are responsible for producing safe food, including satisfying applicable food safety requirements. The FDA has developed a prevention strategy with the goal of reducing outbreaks and illnesses of listeriosis associated with soft fresh queso fresco cheeses.

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USA – Pea protein recalled over possible Salmonella contamination

Posted on April 11, 2024 | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Naturz Organics USA LLC of North Brunswick, NJ is recalling certain Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein bags because of possible Salmonella contamination.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 18, 2024, and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed to one consignee in Wisconsin

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Iceland – Mold poison in spelled muesli – Ochratoxin A

Posted on April 11, 2024 | Leave a comment

MAST

The Swedish Food Agency warns against the consumption of one production batch of MUNA spelled muesli with cranberries, because the mold poison ochratoxin was detected above the limit in the sultanas raisins contained in the product. Icepharma hf. has, in cooperation with the Reykjavík Health Authority, recalled the product. 
The Swedish Food Agency received information about the product through the RASFF European rapid alert system for food and feed.

Information about the product to which the recall is limited:

  • Brand: MUNA
  • Product name: Spelled muesli with cranberries
  • Shelf life: Best before Date: 31.01.2025
  • Batch number: BN52441
  • Net quantity: 500 g
  • Manufacturer: Horst Bode Import-Export GmbH (Bode Naturkost)
  • Country of manufacture: Germany
  • Name and address of the company that is recalling the product: Icepharma hf., Lynghálsi 13, 110 Reykjavík.
  • Distribution: Nettó, Thín Verslun-Kassin, Melabúðin, Kjörbúðin, Krambúðin, Iceland, Fjarðarkaup, Hlíðarkaup.

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Posted in Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, MAST, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, Ochratoxin A

France – FARM TOMME WITH RAW MILK FLOWERS 6.5 KG (variable weight) – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
THE BIG FIR
Model names or references
FARM TOMME WITH RAW MILK FLOWERS 6.5 KG (variable weight) CUT
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3307630940094 LOT 2420009001 Minimum durability date 03/05/2024
3307630940094 LOT 2420009002 Minimum durability date 05/07/2024
3307630940094 LOT 2411018001 Minimum durability date 05/07/2024
Packaging
Under film
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/25/2024 to 04/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 67.411.001 CE
Further information
Product marketed in whole format to be cut before direct delivery to consumers
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Wholesalers and out-of-home catering

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