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Canada – Recall Beef Burger – E.coli O157

Posted on October 9, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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The public warning issued on October 2, 2013 has been updated to include additional products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Belmont Meats Ltd. (Est. 112) are warning the public not to consume the beef burgers described in the link above because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

This recall is the result of an ongoing food safety investigation initiated as a result of a recent outbreak investigation. There may be recalls of additional products or best before dates as the food safety investigation at this facility continues.

The manufacturer, Belmont Meats Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling all affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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RASFF Alerts – E.coli – Clams – Springbok – Game Meat

Posted on October 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RASFF -too high count of Escherichia coli (>18000 MPN/100g) in frozen clams (Venus gallina) from Turkey in Greece

RASFF -shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (presence /25g) in frozen springbok meat (Antidorcas marsupialis) from Namibia in the Netherlands

RASFF -shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (present /25g) in frozen game meat from Namibia in the Netherlands

 

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RASFF Alerts – E.coli in Clams – Aflatoxin in Chilli Powder and Peanuts – Histamine in Tina- Listeria in Mushrooms

Posted on September 30, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RASFF -Too high count of Escherichia coli (9200 MPN/100g) in chilled live clams (Tapes semidecussatus) from Italy

RASFF -Aflatoxins (B1 = 33.4; Tot. = 35.2 µg/kg – ppb) in chilli powder from Sri Lanka in Italy

RASFF -Aflatoxins (B1 = 12.4; Tot. = 33.6 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts in shell from China in Slovakia

RASFF -Histamine (3.170 mg/kg – ppm) in yellow-fin tuna carpaccio from Spain in Italy

RASFF -Histamine (120; 140; 160 mg/kg – ppm) in fresh tuna (Thunnus albacares) from Spain in Italy

RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (2600 CFU/g) in enoki mushrooms from China in Belgium

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RASFF – E.coli – Deer Meat – Beef

Posted on September 23, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (O103 VT1 EAE positive) in quick-frozen deer meat from Austria in Italy

RASFF – Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (presence /25g) in frozen boneless beef (Bos taurus) from Brazil inItaly

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RASFF Alerts E.coli in Beef – Mussels – Spinach

Posted on September 14, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in chilled boneless beef (Bos taurus) from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in chilled beef (Bos taurus) from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF -shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (presence /25g) in chilled bovine meat from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF -shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (presence /25g) in boneless beef (Bos taurus) from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF -High count of Escherichia coli (16000 MPN/100g) in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy

RASFF -High count of Escherichia coli (1300; 70; 1100; 80; <10 CFU/g) in fresh spinach from Sri Lanka in Norway

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RASFF Alert E.coli – Beef – Enterobacteriaceae – Dog Chews

Posted on August 13, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in chilled boneless beef meat from Argentina in Germany

RASFF -Too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (12000 CFU/g) in dog chews from Germany in Austria

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Canada – Veal Liver Recall – STEC E.coli

Posted on August 10, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and White Veal Meat Packers Ltd. (EST 412) are warning the public not to consume Veal Liver described in  the link above because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The affected product, Veal Liver, was sold from the  retail stores in Quebec in the link above from July 31, 2013 to August 9, 2013, inclusive.

Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

White Veal Meat Packers Ltd., (EST 412), Toronto, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.  The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall

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RASFF Alerts – Moulds in Dog Chews – Salmonella in Poultry – E.coli in Mussels – Springbuck- Enterobacteriaceae -Fish Meal

Posted on August 9, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Dog chew from Turkey infested with moulds in Germany

RASFF -Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in frozen poultry meat product (Aves) from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF -Too high count of Escherichia coli (2400 MPN/100g) in chilled mussels from the Netherlands in France

RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (presence /25g) in frozen boneless springbuck meat from Namibia in the Netherlands

RASFF -High count of Enterobacteriaceae (5000 CFU/g) in fish meal from Peru in Spain

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USA – E.coli Outbreak at an Arizona Restaurant

Posted on August 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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As of August 6, 2013, at least 33 people who ate at the Federico’s Mexican Restaurant in the West Valley outside of Phoenix, Arizona have fallen ill with E. coli infections. According to news reports, 15 cases were hospitalised.

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RASFF Alerts – Shigatoxin E.coli – Beef – Deer Meat

Posted on August 6, 2013 by | Leave a comment

RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (presence /25g) in chilled boneless beaf meat from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF – Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in chilled boneless beef meat from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (presence /25g) in chilled boneless beef meat from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (presence /25g) in frozen boneless beef meat from Brazil in Italy

RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in chilled boneless beef from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in frozen deer meat from Austria in Italy

RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in chilled beef from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF – Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (presence /25g) in chilled boneless beef from Brazil in the Netherlands

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