Category Archives: food contamination

RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Raw Sausage

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RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in raw sausages from Poland in Poland

RASFF Alert – Vibrio vulnificus – Frozen Wild Giant Tiger Shrimps

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RASFF – Vibrio vulnificus (present /25g) in frozen wild giant tiger shrimps (Penaeus monodon) from Vietnam in France

RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak – Listeria monocytogenes – Sandwiches

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RASFF – foodborne outbreak caused by Listeria monocytogenes (190 CFU/g) in pre-packed sandwiches in the United Kingdom in the UK

RASFF Alert – Yersinia enterocolitica – Teen Spinach

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RASFF – Yersinia enterocolitica in teen spinach from Italy in Denmark

RASFF Alerts – Bacillus cereus – Ginger Powder – Cardamom

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RASFF – Bacillus cereus (>100000 CFU/g) in ginger powder from Spain in France

RASFF – Bacillus cereus (up to 53000 CFU/g) in cardamom from Lebanon in Austria

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Raisins

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RASFF – ochratoxin A (22 µg/kg – ppb) in raisins from Uzbekistan in Slovakia

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxins – Watermelon Seeds – Shelled Peanuts – Groundnuts – Pistachios

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RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 36; Tot. = 38 µg/kg – ppb) in watermelon seeds from Iran in Switzerland

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 4 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled peanuts from Argentina in the UK

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 2.5; Tot. = 4.5 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the UK

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 18.46; Tot. = 19.65 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio kernels from the United States, dispatched from Turkey in Italy

New Zealand – Public health warning – Marine biotoxin in shellfish in Nydia Bay

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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from Nydia Bay in Pelorus Sound, Marlborough.

Routine tests on shellfish samples taken from this region have shown levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins above the safe limit of 0.8 mg/kg set by MPI. Anyone eating shellfish from this area is potentially at risk of illness.

Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish should not be eaten.

Note: cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.

Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.

Australia – The Egg Basket eggs – Recall – Salmonella

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Product information

The Egg Basket is conducting a recall of Country Fresh Eggs, Just Eggs, Chefs Choice Free Range and Chefs Choice Cage Free eggs.

The product has been available for sale at The Egg Basket and Flemington Markets in NSW.

Date markings

14th June 2019, 20th June 2019, 24th June 2019, 29th June 2019, 5th July 2019, 9th July 2019

Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial (Salmonella Enteritidis) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

The Egg Basket

02 9826 1847

Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Bandon Co-op Butter due to Listeria monocytogenes

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Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2019.24
Product: Bandon Co-Op Butter, pack size: 454 g
Batch Code: L134; ‘Best-before’ date: 14.09.2019
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batch of Bandon Co-Op butter is being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The implicated batch was distributed to retail shops in County Cork only.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Inspectors:

A customer list has been emailed to PEHOs in Cork. Please notify the FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie) of any issues.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the affected batch from sale and clearly display a point-of-sale recall notice informing customers not to eat the affected batch.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the affected batch of Bandon Co-op butter.

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