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Canada – Recall Beef Peppercron Steak – E.coli O157

Posted on December 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

he Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain Butcher’s Choice Garlic Peppercorn Beef Burgers because this product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The affected product, Butcher’s Choice Garlic Peppercorn Beef Burgers, is sold frozen in 1.13 kg packages bearing UPC0 60383 89363 7. The affected product bears the code BEST BEFORE 2013 MR 03 EST 752.

This product has been distributed nationally.

This recall is the result of an ongoing investigation into a number of E. coli O157:H7 related illnesses in Canada. The CFIA is currently testing additional products collected from across the country. The recall may be expanded to include other codes or products as test results are received.

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USA – Recall Dog Pet Food – Moulds

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FDA Mould

The product in question is a single production run and packed in a 7.5 ounce paw print bag marked with a best by date of 08-2015. The best by date can be found on the ingredient label on the back of the package just above the UPC bar code.  The UPC for the Blueberry Hound Cake is:  692614010058; The UPC for the Holiday Hound Cake is:  692614010041.

The recall applies to 7.5 oz. bags of DogCandy® Holiday Hound Cake and Blueberry Hound Cake because the cakes have the potential to become moldy.  These cakes were manufactured specifically for PetSmart Corporation and distributed to approximately 130 PetSmart stores in 36 states.  No other products have been impacted.

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UK – FSA – Recall Harrods Date and Tea Cake – Moulds

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FSA

Harrods Ltd recalls specific codes of its own-brand Date and Tea Fruit Cake due to mould spoilage.

FSA

Harrods has recalled some packs of its own-brand Date and Tea Fruit Cake as some products have developed signs of mould spoilage. The Agency has issued a Product Recall Information Notice.

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RASFF/European Alerts – Salmonella, E.coli, Listeria, Norovirus, Clostridium, Enterobacteriaceae

Posted on December 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Salmonella in Celery in Denmark sourced in Vietnam

RASFF – Enterobacteriaceae in Dog Chews in Italy sourced in China

RASSF – Norovirus in Clams in France sourced in the UK

RASFF – Salmonella in Beef Meat in Sweden via Germany/Netherlands

RASFF – Clostridium and E.coli in Green Beans in Denmark sourced in France

France – Listeria in Fresh Goats Cheese

 

 

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Canada – More Nuts Recalled – Salmonella

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CFIA – CIFA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts are sold in 1.36 kg (3 lb) mesh bags bearing UPC0 4684 10948 0.

This product has been distributed nationally.

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

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Research – Norovirus v Dishwashers

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

What do norovirus and baked-on lasagna have in common? Both can survive the dishwasher.

Researchers at Ohio State University have made a discovery that may help to explain why restaurants have a hard time controlling the spread of norovirus, the leading cause of food poisoning worldwide. About half of all foodborne illness outbreaks in the US are caused by norovirus, most of them, about 80 percent, happen between November and April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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HPA – UK – 2012 Norovirus Report

Posted on December 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

NHS Norovirus

Many newspapers are reporting on the Health Protection Agency’s latest figures on the ongoing outbreak of Norovirus – the so-called winter vomiting disease. The data suggest that cases of the virus, which are usually highest after Christmas, are high for this time of year.

According to data available up to December 2 2012, there have been 2,313 confirmed laboratory reports (which is 64% higher than the same period in the last season). But the HPA estimates that for every confirmed report there are another 288 unreported cases.

This means that as many as 666,144 people could have been affected in this outbreak of norovirus. This number is expected to continue to rise.

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USA – Small Turtles On-Going Salmonella Risk

Posted on December 9, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin 800px-Florida_Box_Turtle_Digon3_re-edited

Six ongoing Salmonella outbreaks that have sickened a total of 248 people in 34 states have been linked to illegal pet turtles, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Almost 70 percent of those who became ill were children under the age of 10.

It is precisely because of Salmonella risk , especially to young children, that the Food and Drug Administration banned the sale and distribution of small  turtles as pets in 1975. Turtles with shells shorter four inches should not be purchased as pets or given as gifts.

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RASFF/European Alerts – E.coli – Salmonella – Aflatoxins

Posted on December 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – E.coli in Mozzerella in France sourced in Italy.

RASFF – Salmonella in Spring Onions in Denmark sourced in Thailand

RASFF – Salmonella in Lemon Grass in Denamrk sourced in Thailand

RASFF – Aflatoxins in Pistachio’s in Italy sourced in Iran

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Australia – Recall Mixed Spice Rack – Salmonella

Posted on December 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment

FSANZFSANZ

Ontrack Pty Ltd and Big W have recalled Truly Gifted Spice Rack 12 Bottle Spice Set 375g from Big W stores in ACT, NSW, TAS and VIC only, due to microbial contamination (Salmonella) in the peppercorn portion of the product. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Date notified to FSANZ

7/12/2012

Food type

Spices

Product name

Truly Gifted Spice Rack

Package description and size

12 Bottle Spice Set 375g – 2 tier

Date marking

Best Before 30/11/2013

Country of origin

China (raw ingredient from India)

Reason for recall

Microbial contamination (Salmonella) in the peppercorn portion of the product

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