RASFF – Too high count of Escherichia coli (1400 MPN/100g) in clams (Veneus Gallina) from Italy in Italy
RASFF – Too high count of Escherichia coli (790 MPN/100g) in mussels ((Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Spain in Italy
RASFF – too high count of Escherichia coli (1300 MPN/100g) in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Spain in Italy
RASFF – Salmonella infantis (presence /25g) in frozen beef trimmings from Poland in Sweden
RASFF – Salmonella Heidelberg (presence /25g) and Salmonella Minnesota (presence /25g) in frozen chicken drumettes from Brazil in Spain
RASFF – Salmonella Minnesota (presence /25g) in frozen chicken from Brazil in Spain
RASFF – Salmonella spp. (present /25g) in paan leaves (betel/pan) from Bangladesh
RASFF – Salmonella Heidelberg (presence /25g) and Salmonella Minnesota (presence /25g) in frozen chicken cuts and offals from Brazil in Spain.
Hawke’s Bay’s water operators are checking the region’s supplies for contamination of Cryptosporidium.
Health authorities have issued a warning following the diagnosis of 45 people over the past two months.
Medical Officer of Health Dr Nicholas Jones said the health protection team is analysing information to establish the cause of the outbreak – and expect there is more than one source.
“We’ve been in touch with the water operators and they don’t think they’ve got problems at the moment, but obviously it’s something we’re going to be looking into in more detail,” said Dr Jones.
Health Hazard Alert – Certain Proti Diet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bar may contain Salmonella bacteria
United Pet Group, Inc., announces that it has voluntarily withdrawn a limited
quantity of the products “Ultra Blend Gourmet Food for Parakeets,” “ēCotrition
Grains & Greens Nutritional Supplement for Parakeets,” “ēCotrition Grains
& Greens Nutritional Supplement for Canaries and Finches,” and “ēCotrition
Grains & Greens Nutritional Supplement for Cockatiels.” These products
contain small quantities of dried parsley flakes supplied to United Pet Group by
Specialty Commodities, Inc. On February 11, 2013, Specialty Commodities, Inc.
initiated a voluntary product recall of parsley flakes distributed to United Pet
Group and other pet food suppliers because the products may have the potential
to be contaminated with Salmonella. Specialty Commodities, Inc.
distributed the products to United Pet Group on May 30, 2012, and August 29,
2012. Above listed products were distributed throughout the USA and Canada
between Oct 2012 and Feb 2013.
Zachary Confections, Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of certain
production lots of its Zachary Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs because they
have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism
which can cause serious and sometimes 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 circumstances, 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.
No other Zachary Confections products are involved in this recall.
To date Zachary Confections has not received any consumer illness complaints associated with its products. As part of its priority to ensure the safety and quality of all of its products, Zachary Confections is issuing the voluntary recall.
Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the potential problem.
E.coli O157 present in Gouda Herb Cheese by Kilshanny Farmhouse Cheese
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2013.05 |
| Product: | Kilshanny Farmhouse Cheese Gouda Herb Cheese: approval number: IE 1859 EC |
| Batch Code: | production date: 19/09/2012 |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Message:
E.coli O157 has been found in a batch of Gouda herb cheese by Kilshanny Farmhouse Cheese. This product has been sold in a foodstall in the Limerick Milk Market and in a retailer in Co. Clare. The company has been ordered by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to withhold placing any further batches on the market. Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated cheese due to the presence of E.coli O157.
Nature Of Danger:
E.coli O157 may cause severe bloody diarrhoea and abdominal cramps, although sometimes the infection causes non-bloody diarrhoea or no symptoms. In some groups, particularly children under 5 years of age and the elderly, the infection can also cause a complication called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), in which the red blood cells are destroyed and the kidneys fail.
Health Hazard Alert – Certain tea products may contain Salmonella bacteria
Health Hazard Alert – Certain Mauri brand Gorgonzola may contain Listeria monocytogenes
Health Hazard Alert – Certain Clic brand Sesame Paste Tahina may contain Salmonella bacteria
Reason for recall: Microbiological – Salmonella
Hazard classification: Class 2
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GoldCoast Salads, a Naples Florida firm, is voluntarily recalling Blue Crab Spread, Maine Lobster Spread, Lobster and Shrimp Spread, and Smoked Salmon Spread that may be contaminated with Listeria.
The Blue Crab Spread being recalled is coded EXP 2/14/13 B. The Maine Lobster Spread being recalled is coded EXP 2/16/13 LA. The Lobster and Shrimp Spread being recalled is coded EXP 2/23/13 L&S1 and EXP 3/30/13 L&S1. The Smoked Salmon Spread being recalled is coded 3/10/13 S2.
The following products are being recalled: Blue Crab Spread in containers with a weight of 1 pound and containers with a weight of 8 ounces, Maine Lobster Spread in containers with a weight of 1 pound and containers with a weight of 8 ounces, Lobster and Shrimp Spread in containers with a weight of 1 pound and containers with a weight of 8 ounces, and Smoked Salmon Spread in containers with a weight of 1 pound and containers with a weight of 8 ounces.
The products in question were produced 12/17/12, 12/19/12, 12/26/12, 1/31/13, and 1/25/13 respectively and distributed to stores in the North East and South East United States.
Because of the potential for food borne illness, we urge consumers who have purchased the suspect products not to eat them, but to return them to the point of purchase.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact GoldCoast Salads by calling (239) 513-0430.
The Honest Kitchen today announced that it is voluntarily recalling five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive pet food products produced between August and November 2012 and sold nationwide in the US and Canada via retail stores, mail order and online after August 2012 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No other Honest Kitchen batches, production dates or products are affected.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Animals with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some animals will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy animals can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your animals have consumed the recalled product and have these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The Company is taking this action after learning that one of its raw ingredients suppliers has recalled a batch of human-grade parsley that may contain Salmonella. The batch of parsley was shipped to the Company in 2012 and used in the production of five lots of finished Honest Kitchen products.
The Honest Kitchen regularly tests for Salmonella and other pathogens as part of its quality control process and has not received to date any reports of illness associated with these lots of products. Nonetheless, the Company is proceeding with this action in order to ensure the full safety and quality of its products.
“We are committed to providing the highest-quality human-grade food available to our customers’ pets,” said Lucy Postins, founder, CEO and CMO of The Honest Kitchen. “While our quality control tests did not find evidence of Salmonella in any of our finished products, we are accountable for everything we make, and are taking precautionary action to ensure the safety and integrity of our products.”
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