Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products
| Good | Enoki Mushroom | 200 g | 4 892742 010340 | All packages without a lot code on the label and code 20231031 | Sold at T & T Supermarket stores in Ontario |
The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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Following a rise in cases of Salmonella linked to poultry products imported from Poland, the FSA is reminding consumers of its safe handling and cooking advice.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) along with Food Standards Scotland (Opens in a new window) (FSS) and the UK Health Security Agency (Opens in a new window) (UKHSA) is reminding consumers to take care when handling and cooking poultry products at home, including chilled and frozen chicken and turkey drumsticks, breasts, thighs and chicken pieces. This is because of a recent rise in cases of food poisoning caused by Salmonella Enteritidis linked to poultry products imported from Poland.
Our advice is to:
An investigation is ongoing into multiple strains of Salmonella linked to poultry products imported to the UK from Poland. There have been over 200 human cases of salmonellosis caused by specific genetic strains of Salmonella Enteritidis that have been linked to poultry products such as meat and eggs, this year.
The FSA is in discussion with officials in Poland and the EU to ensure all necessary steps are taken to improve the safety of poultry and eggs imported from Poland. The forthcoming import controls on food and feed coming into the UK from the EU will also allow us to check these controls are in place and help to uphold the UK’s high food and feed standards and to protect public health.
Our advice is to always take care when storing, handling, and cooking poultry products such as chicken, turkey and duck to help reduce the risk of food poisoning to you and your family.
You should always check the cooking instructions on food packaging, as different brands of the same type of product might have different instructions. Cooking food at the right temperature and for the correct length of time will ensure that any harmful bacteria are killed. At the same time, make sure that any surfaces and equipment that come into contact with food are clean to avoid risks from cross contamination and always wash your hands before and after handling food.
A number of the cases have involved the consumption of eggs produced in Poland and used in meals in restaurants and cafes. We are therefore asking local authorities to remind food businesses about the importance of good hygiene practices.
Salmonella is a type of stomach bug that causes stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. Symptoms typically resolve themselves within a few days, however, they can be more severe with fever and dehydration, especially in young children, those who are pregnant and those with weakened immune systems.
Salmonella can be spread from person to person as well as from food, so anyone affected should follow good hygiene practices, such as washing hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and avoiding handling food for others where possible, if you have symptoms.
Salmonella is a common bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Salmonella can be found in a variety of different foods but raw meat (processed and unprocessed), undercooked poultry, eggs and unpasteurised milk are the most commonly reported foods causing salmonellosis. Inadequate cooking and cross-contamination in the kitchen during food preparation can lead to salmonellosis. The bacteria can also spread from person to person.
Babies, children, pregnant women, and older people should only eat runny or raw eggs if they have a British Lion mark (Opens in a new window) or are produced under the Laid in Britain egg assurance scheme (Opens in a new window). This advice does not apply to individuals who are severely immunocompromised.
Please see our Salmonella guidance and the NHS Choices page on food poisoning (Opens in a new window) for more information on this foodborne disease. Our Home food fact checker also has advice on how to store, cook and reheat food at home.
| Reason for alert | Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) |
| Date warning issued | Media release: 6 December 2023 |
| Affected area | The warning extends from Papanui Point, just south of Raglan, to Tirua Point, which is just south of Marokopa. The warning also includes Kawhia and Aotea harbours. |
| Shellfish affected | Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), Cook’s turban and kina (sea urchin).
Note, cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin. Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process. Finfish are not affected by this warning. |
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The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:
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Name |
LS MIXING AX |
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Brand |
COBOLUX |
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Use-by date (DLC) |
11/20/2023 |
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Batch |
20231114 |
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Salmonella
According to a report, only one laboratory got a top score as part of a Campylobacter testing exercise, suggesting there is room for improvement.
In 2018, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) commissioned the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to provide an external quality assessment (EQA) scheme for the detection and enumeration of Campylobacter from a simulated matrix representing uncooked chicken.
It was available to 20 laboratories in the UK that provided an accredited test for Campylobacter in foods. At the time, there was no reliable test to identify the pathogen.
The EQA ran from March 2019 to November 2021, due to COVID-19 disruption. A total of 39 samples were sent; 26 for enumerating the levels of Campylobacter, if detected, and 13 for detection of the organism.
An EQA provides labs with an independent external assessment of their performance. Regular participation is part of quality procedures and helps to ensure that results of tests are accurate. It also gives assurance for clients.
The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:
| Name | Salted anchovy fillets |
| Brand | Constable |
| Unit | 50g |
| Barcode | 3 263670 008395 |
| Use-by date (DLC) | 05/05/2024 |
| Batch | All lots |
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You may not realize it, but most flour is a raw food. And it hasn’t been treated to kill any bacteria (germs) it may contain. Cooking and baking is what kills any bacteria in flour, as well as in raw eggs that are often used with it.
To stay safe, don’t eat or taste raw (uncooked) flour, dough or batter. Also, don’t let children use raw dough for crafts or “play clay.” Even if children don’t eat the dough, they may put their hands in their mouth after handling it.
Posted in Salmonella
SEATTLE — King County Public Health is looking into a salmonella outbreak connected to the Hope International Church in Seattle.
Public Health said it interviewed people who got sick after eating homemade dishes served at the church potluck.
So far, seven people from five different households have been reported sick and one person has been hospitalized.
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fruits and vegetables
Product brand name
SIMPL (Carrefour)
Model names or references
Simpl mixed salad (Carrefour) – 200g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3560071494438 starting with 7.1 E 2463 Use-by date 11/24/2023
Packaging
200g bag
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/14/2023 to 11/24/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Crossroads
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 5, 2023 – TGD Cuts, LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of the specific fresh-cut fruit cup, clamshell and tray products listed below because they contain cantaloupe from TruFresh which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometime fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare instances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Due to the expanded recall of fresh, whole cantaloupes by TruFresh, on November 28, 2023, TGD Cuts, LLC is issuing this recall. Cantaloupes recalled by TruFresh were used as a raw material in TGD Cuts, LLC fruit cup, clamshell and tray products listed below.
This recall includes fresh-cut fruit cup, clamshell and tray products containing cantaloupe listed in the table below with use-by dates of November 2, 2023, through November 24, 2023. Products were distributed to retail and food service locations in Maryland, D.C., Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and South Carolina. No other products are affected.
There have been no reported illnesses to date associated with the fruit cup, clamshell and tray products listed below.
Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and wholesalers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled cantaloupe or recalled products containing cantaloupe.
Some consumers freeze cantaloupe for later use. Consumers should check their freezers and throw away recalled fresh or cut cantaloupe that was frozen for later use.
If you are not sure if your cantaloupe is part of the recall, do not eat or use it and throw it away.
These products are beyond their usable shelf-life and are no longer expected to be in commerce.
TGD Cuts, LLC takes the safety and integrity of the products it sells seriously. If customers have product affected by this voluntary recall, they should discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at (410)-799-5700 M-F between the hours of 6:30am-3:00pm EST.
TGD Cuts, LLC Contact Information
mediarelations@classproduce.com
(410)-799-5700
Monday thru Friday 6:30am–3:00pm EST
Attention Customer Care
Jennifer Henderson-Adams M-F 6:30am-2:00pm Ext. #4305
Stephanie Lyons M-F 7:30am-3:00pm Ext. #4308
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