too high count of Escherichia coli (up to 330 MPN/100g) in live mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Spain, purified in Italy in Italy
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RASFF Alert – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) – Frozen Cooked Mussels
Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins (247 µg/kg – ppb) in frozen cooked mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Spain in Itally
Posted in Algal Toxin, Biotoxin, Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning, DSP, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, RASFF, shellfish toxin
RASFF Alerts – Norovirus – Oysters
norovirus (GI, GII) in oysters from France in Spain
withdrawal of live oysters harvested in France because of possible contamination with norovirus in France
RASFF Alerts – Foodborne Outbreak – Salmonella – Norway
foodborne outbreak caused by and Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled bovine carcases from Germany in Norway
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Tagged salmonella
East Africa – Food Safety – Aflatoxin
The recent decision by Kenya to suspend maize imports from Uganda and Tanzania has stirred public concern over the safety of some food that is produced in the region, particularly grains.
Last week, Kenya banned the importation of maize from both countries, saying the products contained high levels of aflatoxins.
Kenya’s Agriculture and Food Authority said that the products were not fit for human consumption.
“The recommended levels of aflatoxin are ten parts per billion but the imports indicate that the levels are at 2,000 parts per billion, which is lethal,” Kello Harsama, the Acting Director-General of the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), told the media last week.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), aflatoxins are poisonous substances produced by certain kinds of fungi (moulds) that are found naturally all over the world; they can contaminate food crops and pose a serious health threat to humans and livestock.
WHO estimates that aflatoxins pose a significant economic burden, causing an estimated 25 per cent or more of the world’s food crops to be destroyed annually.
The decision by Kenya comes at the time some local agro-processing firms have been resorting to importing some grains, saying that the ones produced in the country contain high levels of aflatoxins.
Posted in Aflatoxin, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin
Ireland – Hepatitis A – Outbreaks
Two outbreaks of hepatitis A virus (HAV) with 17 infections are under investigation in Ireland.
A total of 21 patients have been identified during a three-month period in Dublin, with 17 linked to the outbreaks that began in November 2020. One of the outbreak strains has genotype IA.
Some cases are associated with food premises
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USA – MG Foods Recalls Various Turkey Sandwiches Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination
MG Foods of Charlotte, NC is recalling various Turkey Sandwiches due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The products were distributed between March 3, 2021 and March 5, 2021 and packaged in clear plastic wedges & paper bags. The products were sold at distributors located at the Charlotte Douglas Airport and via vending machines and micro markets located in business locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia. The company reacted swiftly and as of end-of-day March 5, 2021 affected products were removed from sale at all locations.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
On March 2, 2021 during routine environmental testing the company detected the presence of Listeria on surface areas where the recalled products were produced. Out of an abundance of caution, MG Foods is recalling the products due to the potential that some product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Products recalled at the Charlotte Douglas Airport are:
| PRODUCT | SIZE | UPC | CONTAINER | USE BY DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Foods Combo Half & Half | 6.82 oz | 1 00000 50069 9 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Cheddar BLT | 6.9 oz | 1 00000 50068 2 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Swiss Croissant | 7.5 oz | 1 00000 50011 8 | Brown Bag | 3/7/2021 |
Products recalled in vending machines and micro markets located in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia are:
| PRODUCT | SIZE | UPC | CONTAINER | USE BY DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh to You Club on Toast | 10.3 oz | MGF0930 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Club Panini | 8.50 oz | MGF9844 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Club Sub | 9.14 oz | C0932 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Club Sub | 9.14 oz | MGF9100 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Deluxe Triple Decker Club | 12.17 oz | MGF9719 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Ham & Turkey Combo | 5.85 oz | MGF3054 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Ham & Turkey Combo on 12 Grain | 7.20 oz | MGF6011 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Jumbo Turkey & Cheese Sub | 6.74 oz | MGF1002 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Market Club | 11.85 oz | MGF9800 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Market Ham & Turkey Combo | 5.85 oz | MGF23054 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Market Shaved Turkey & Cheese | 4.55 oz | MGF25571 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Shaved Turkey & Cheese | 4.55 oz | MGF5571 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Baby Swiss on a Honey Brown Roll | 9.42 oz | MGF9703 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Cheddar Club | 10.02 oz | MGF9710 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Cheese Cut | 6.56 oz | MGF0596 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Cheese Hoagie | 6.35 oz | MGF0597 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli on Pita | 8.29 oz | MGF9806 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on a Kaiser Roll | 8.1 oz | MGF9712 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on a Wheat Roll | 5.22 oz | MGF0854 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on Whole Wheat | 3.9 oz | MGF0283 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey Club Croissant | 7.94 oz | MGF9103 | Plastic Square | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey Cranberry Pita | 9.0 oz | MGF9804 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey Melt Croissant | 6.7 oz | MGF3032 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Tuscan Turkey Ciabatta | 9.18 oz | MGF9810 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Combo Half & Half | 6.82 oz | 1 00000 50069 9 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| MG Foods The Club Sub | 8.5 oz | 1 00000 50002 6 | Brown Bag | 3/9/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Cheddar BLT | 6.9 oz | 1 00000 50068 2 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Pepperjack Sub | 7.9 oz | 1 00000 50055 2 | Brown Bag | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Provolone BLT | 8.1 oz | 1 00000 50065 1 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Provolone on 12 Grain | 8.9 oz | 1 00000 50066 8 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Swiss Croissant | 7.5 oz | 1 00000 50011 8 | Brown Bag | 3/7/2021 |
Product labels are attached for identification of products.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard any remaining product. Consumers may contact MG Foods at 1-855-424-8390 Monday thru Friday 7:00am – 7:00 pm EST for any questions related to this recall or to request a full refund.
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- MG Foods
- 1-855-424-8390
- Media:
- Kristin Elder, Hill+Knowlton Strategies for MG Foods
- Kristin.Elder@hkstrategies.com
Posted in FDA, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Uncategorized
UK – Update 3 – SFC recalls SFC Chicken products because of the presence of Salmonella
SFC are recalling SFC Chicken Poppets and Take-Home Boneless Bucket because Salmonella has been found in the products. Batch codes starting with an L are displayed on the inner packaging inside the box. This update extends the recall of SFC Chicken Poppets to include all batch codes for the products with best before dates of 24 September and 31 October 2021.
Further investigations are ongoing for this brand, should more product be identified, a further update will be provided. We have also issued advice to consumers on cooking and good hygiene to avoid cross contamination and reduce the risk of food poisoning. If followed correctly, the cooking instruction on the label is enough to kill any salmonella present.
Product details
| SFC Take-Home Boneless Bucket | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 650g |
| Batch code | All codes |
| Best before | 28 November 2021 |
| SFC Chicken Poppets | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 190g |
| Batch code | All codes |
| Best before | 24 September 2021 31 October 2021 |
| SFC Chicken Poppets | |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 190g |
| Batch code | L:25820 |
| Best before | 28 February 2022 |
Risk statement
The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above.
Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Action taken by the company
SFC is recalling the above products. Further investigations are ongoing at SFC to identify if further products are affected. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund or alternatively, email a photo of the product packaging clearly showing the best before date and the batch code information printed on the inner bag of the products to customerservices@sfcwholesale.co.uk for a refund and then safely dispose of the product at home.
We are encouraging consumers to follow cooking instructions and practise good hygiene to avoid cross contamination and contracting salmonellosis, to protect themselves and their families. If followed correctly, the cooking instruction on the label is enough to kill any salmonella present. Please see above for a link to this advice.
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Germany – “Fuet Extra – Original Spanish raw sausage with noble mold, air-dried” -Salmonella
Warning type:Food
Date of first publication:03/09/2021
Product name:“Fuet Extra – Original Spanish raw sausage with noble mold, air-dried”
Product pictures:
Manufacturer (distributor):Konecke company
The manufacturer of the goods is: Koenecke Fleischwarenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Nordenhamer Strasse 141 D-27751 Delmenhorst The distributor of the goods is: Aldi-Süd
Reason for warning:
Salmonella was found in the product as part of the self-inspection.
Packaging Unit:150 g packs
Durability:07.03.2021 to 04.04.2021
Further information:Salmonella
Salmonella disease manifests itself within a few days after infection with diarrhea, abdominal pain and occasionally vomiting and a slight fever. The symptoms usually subside on their own after several days. Infants, toddlers, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system in particular can develop more severe disease courses. People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and advise them of a possible salmonella infection. Seeking preventive medical treatment without symptoms does not make sense.
Homepage of the manufacturer:
Contact to the responsible authorities:
Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
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