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Catalonia – Extension of information on the presence of botulinum toxin in mushrooms in brine

Posted on July 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

ACSA

As an extension of the alert regarding the presence of botulinum toxin in mushrooms in brine from Russia, the product “Lactarius a rondanxes ( Lactarius deliciosus ), pickled” is being withdrawn , as the presence of Clostridium has been detected botulinum​

The updated data for the product involved is:

  • Product name: Lactarius in slices (Lactarius deliciosus), marinated
  • Product appearance: Packaged in a glass jar
  • Barcode: 4250370593657
  • Expiry date: 20/05/2025
  • Unit weight: 500 g
  • Ambient temperature

According to the information available, the product has been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia , Andalusia, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and the Valencian Community.

The Spanish Food Safety Agency (AESAN) has transferred this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the   European Food Alert Network   in order to verify its possible presence on the market or the availability of the population.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have this product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it due to the risk of serious poisoning. 

If you have consumed the affected product and present symptoms compatible with botulism (fatigue, weakness, blurred vision, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty speaking…) it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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Luxembourg – Edelreizker (Lactarius deliciosus) geschnitten – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on July 23, 2024 by | 1 comment

SAP

Name Edelreizker (Lactarius deliciosus) geschnitten, eingelegt
Unit 500 g
Barcode 4250370593657
Minimum durability date (MDD) 20/05/2025

Danger  : Possible presence of Clostridium botulinum

Botulism is a rare disease that most often results from the consumption of contaminated food containing botulinum toxin produced by  Clostridium botulinum . This toxin develops in particular in canned or home-made or artisanal delicatessen products for which the sterilization process has not been mastered. Symptoms generally appear 12 to 72 hours after ingestion of contaminated food, but they can develop earlier or later (2 hours to 10 days). Botulinum poisoning is characterized by neurological signs: sensation of blurred vision, drooping eyelids, speech disorders, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, muscle weakness. Digestive signs (constipation, vomiting, diarrhea) often accompany neurological signs.

People who have consumed the product mentioned above and who present these types of symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

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Germany – Botulism affects two in Germany; link to Russian product – Pickled Mushrooms

Posted on July 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

A couple of people are sick in Germany with botulism after eating pickled mushrooms from Russia.

The two confirmed cases were caused by botulinum neurotoxin A. They had symptom onset in April and May. Both ill people consumed a mushroom-in-brine preserve of milk-white brittlegill.

A laboratory in Germany, located at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), found botulinum neurotoxin type A in an unopened jar of the product from the second patient’s household. The 500-gram item was produced on November 20, 2023, and expires on May 20, 2025.

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Quebec – Warning not to consume various pestos prepared and sold by the Pastina company

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Quebec

The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Pastina, located at 355, boulevard Gréber, in Gatineau , is advising the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as they have not been prepared and packaged in a way that ensures their safety. These products could promote the proliferation of the bacteria  Clostridium botulinum .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“PESTO”

250 ML

Units sold
until July 4,
2024

“SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO”

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until July 4, 2024 , in several establishments in the region. The products were packaged in a sealed, transparent plastic container. They were sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or have a suspicious odor, they may be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Food contaminated with the toxin from this bacteria can cause the following symptoms when ingested: facial paralysis, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, and impaired vision and speech. In severe cases, the illness can cause death.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult the Food This hyperlink will open in a new window. section  of the Government of Quebec website. They also have the possibility of registering online to receive, by email, the food  recall This hyperlink will open in a new window. press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQaliments” on X (formerly Twitter) at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliments This hyperlink will open in a new window. .

Risk classification: class 1
Reference number: 5047

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USA – 2 California sisters in ICU with botulism amid outbreak traced to home-canned Nopales

Posted on July 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

NBC News

A family party near Fresno, California, resulted in 10 people being treated for botulism, a rare but serious illness caused by bacteria that affects the nervous system, public officials said Friday.

The culprit in the outbreak? Home-canned nopales, or cactus pads.

Two sisters are currently recovering in intensive care, a spokesperson for the Fresno County Department of Public Health told NBC News. One sister underwent a tracheostomy, a procedure to create a breathing tube in the neck, due to respiratory complications caused by the disease.

The eight other hospitalized individuals have been released, and there have been no new reported cases since.

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Luxembourg – Gemeiner Weiß-Täubling geschnitten, in Würzlake (Rusula delica) of the brand Tpyzah – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on July 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Name Gemeiner White-Täubling geschnitten, in Würzlake (Rusula delica)
Brand Tpyzah
Unit 500.0g
Barcode 4250370532731
Minimum Durability Date (MBD) 05/20/2025

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Belgium – “Gemeiner WeißTäubling” – jarred mushrooms – from the Tpyzah brand – Clostridium botulinum

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AFSCA

mushrooms

In agreement with the AFSCA, Lackmann Group is withdrawing the product “Gemeiner WeißTäubling” (jarred mushrooms) of the Tpyzah brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the presence of botulinum toxins.

Lackmann Group asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale, where it will be refunded.

Product Description

  • Product name: Gemeiner WeißTäubling
  • Brand: Tpyzah
  • Minimum expiry date (BBD = “best before”): 20.05.2025
  • Lot number: 4250370532731
  • Sales period: from 08.04.2024 to 20.06.2024
  • Packaging type: glass jar
  • Weight: 500g

The product was distributed by:

Store Name / Distribution Chain Name Street + number Postal code Municipality (city)
Nostalgia Rue Leon Theodor 142 1090 Throw Brussels
Hozain 440 Brussels Street 9050 Ledeberg Ghent

For further information please contact:

Malevska

02 779 37 21 (Throw)

09 230 96 70 (Ghent)

Info.hozain@gmail.com

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Quebec – Notice not to consume various products in glass jars prepared and sold by the company Chez Grognon inc. – Clostridium botulinum

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Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , June 27, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Chez Grognon inc., located at 514, rue Saint-Joseph , in Lévis, is advising the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as they have not been prepared, packaged and stored in a way that ensures their safety. In fact, these products could promote the proliferation of the bacteria  Clostridium botulinum . 

Product name  

Format  

Target lot

“MAAFÉ CHICKEN”  

1L

Units sold until June 23, 2024  

“CHILI CON CARNE”  

“SPANISH BEEF STEW”  

“TRADITIONAL MEATBALL STEW”  

” PEA SOUP ”  

“CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP”  

The products which are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until June 23, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The products were packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid. They were sold at room temperature.

The operator is recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

Even if the affected product does not show signs of spoilage or have a suspicious odor, it could be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Food contaminated with the toxin from this bacteria can cause the following symptoms when ingested: facial paralysis, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, and impaired vision and speech. In severe cases, the illness can cause death.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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Spain – Alert for possible presence of botulinum toxin in mushrooms in brine from Russia (Ref. ES2024/352)

Posted on July 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AESAN

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has been informed by the German health authorities, through the European Food Alert Network (RASFF), of the presence of botulinum toxin in mushrooms in brine of the TPYZAH brand with an expiration date of 20/05/25.

People who have the product included in this alert at home are recommended to refrain from consuming it.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has learned, through the European Food Alert Network (RASFF), of an alert notification sent by the German health authorities regarding the presence of botulinum toxin in mushrooms in brine.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name: Common white russula ( Russula delica ) cut, in brine.
  • Brand: Tpyzah.
  • Product appearance: Packaged in glass jar.
  • Barcode number: 4250370532731.
  • Best before date: 05/20/2025
  • Unit weight: 500g.
  • Room temperature.

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Canada – Eclipse Coffee Roasters brand Elevate Snapchill Coffee recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostirdium botulinum

Posted on July 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
Elevate Snapchill Coffee
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Clostridium botulinum
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Alberta
Eclipse Coffee Roasters - Elevate Snapchill Coffee - front

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

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 Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness. Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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