Category Archives: Clostridium

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Available image is attached.

Article related to the alert

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

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

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.

USA – Botulism outbreak in California linked to family events and homemade food

Food Safety News

Public health officials in California are investigating an outbreak of botulism infections related to family events on June 21 and 22 in Clovis, CA.

Staff from the California Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are working together on the investigation.

During a news conference, Dr. Rais Vohra, Interim Health Officer for Fresno County, said the outbreak is a reminder of how important it is to follow proper guidelines for home canning. The food served at the family gatherings was prepared by family members. It can take up to 10 days for symptoms of botulism infection to appear.

 Italy – Mushrooms (Russula Delica) sliced ​​in brine – Clostridium botulinum

Salute

Brand : Lackmann Food Group

Name : Mushrooms (Russula Delica) sliced ​​in brine

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 June 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Catalonia – Detection of Clostridium botulinum toxin in canned mushrooms in brine

ACSA

canned mushrooms that corresponds to the alerted product

The Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency (AESAN) has received, through the European Food Alert Network, an alert notification from Germany for the detection of Clostridium botulinum toxin in canned mushrooms in brine from Russia , and has communicated this to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels.

The product data are:

  • Name of the product on the label: Common white russula ( Russula delica ) cut, in brine.
  • Brand Name: Tpyzah
  • Product appearance: Glass packaging
  • Barcode number:  4250370532731
  • Best before date: 20/5/2025
  • Weight: 500 g

The product has been distributed in Catalonia and other autonomous communities. So far, there is no record of anyone affected in Catalonia.

The Catalan Public Health Agency has carried out the identification and withdrawal of the product involved in those establishments specializing in the marketing of food originating in other countries that have received it.

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. 

RASFF Alert- Clostridium botulinum – Pickled Mushrooms

RASFF

Clostridium botulinum toxins in pickled mushrooms from the Russian Federation in Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

USA – Snapchill LLC Recalls Canned Coffee Products Due to Potential Clostridium botulinum

FDA

Company Announcement

06/17/2024, Snapchill LLC (Snapchill) of Green Bay, WI is voluntarily recalling all canned coffee products manufactured by the company, within expiration date, because their current process could lead to the growth and production of the deadly toxin, botulinum toxin, in low acid canned foods. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. Symptoms can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains botulinum toxin. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

The products were distributed nationwide through various coffee roasters and retail locations, as well as through direct online purchase from Snapchill. The problem was identified when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified Snapchill that the low acid canned foods process for manufacturing the recalled products was not filed with FDA, as is required by regulation. No illnesses have been reported to-date, and Snapchill is not aware of any instances in which the company’s products contained botulin toxin. Snapchill is working on filing the appropriate notification with FDA.

The products are sold under a range of roaster and brand names, in variety of metal can sizes ranging from 7 oz to 12 oz. The products are identifiable by the language “Produced and distributed by Snapchill LLC” underneath the nutrition facts panel. Some of the products can also be identified by the text “Snapchill Coffee” on the label. The specific products subject to this voluntary recall are listed at the end of this notice.

This voluntary recall is being made with the knowledge of FDA.

Consumers should either destroy the products or return the product to Snapchill or the place of purchase for a refund. Snapchill will offer full refunds for any of these products, with appropriate proof of purchase including a picture of the product(s) before being destroyed. Full information about the return and refund will be available at Compliance@Snapchill.com.

Consumers with questions may contact the company any time by email at Compliance@snapchill.com, or by phone, Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm Central Time, at (920) 632-6018.

The specific products subject to this voluntary recall are as follows (listed in alphabetical order):

Product List


Company Contact Information

RASFF Alert – Clostridium perfringens – Organic Cinnamon Powder

RASFF

Clostridium perfringens in organic cinnamon powder from Vietnam in Spain