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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Sesame Seeds – Paprika Powder – Chille Frozen Turkey Meat and Offals – Frozen Veal Kebab – Chilled Cooked Shrimp – Frozen Poultry Meat

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

Salmonella (present /25g) in sesame seeds from Turkey in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in paprika powder from China in the Netherlands 

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled and frozen turkey meat and offals from Poland in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in veal meat from Belgium used in frozen veal kebab from Germany in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled cooked shrimps from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen poultry meat from Poland in Italy

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Canada – TerrAscend Canada recalls all lots of Haven St. Rise No.570 Wild Berry THC Infused Gummy and Haven St. Drift No. 470 Sour Watermelon THC Infused Gummy – Mould

Posted on February 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Affected products

All lots of Haven St. Rise No.570 Wild Berry THC Infused Gummy and Haven St. Drift No. 470 Sour Watermelon THC Infused Gummy

Product description

This recall involves 33 lots of two edible cannabis products produced by TerrAscend Canada. These products were sold through provincially- authorized retailers in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Newfoundland.

Product Name Lot Numbers
Haven St.Rise No.570 Wild Berry THC Infused Gummy 2002172, 2002228, 2002291, 2002307, 2002308, 2002364, 2002366, 2002372,2002374, 2002381, 2002591, 2002593, 2002670, 2002672, 2002674, 2002774, 2002794
Haven St. Drift No. 470 Sour Watermelon THC Infused Gummy 2002230, 2002232, 2002289, 2002311, 2002313, 2002339, 2002341, 2002368, 2002370, 2002595, 2002597, 2002599, 2002601, 2002738, 2002740, 2002742

Hazard identified

The affected product may contain mould. In certain individuals, exposure may result in allergic symptom such as sneezing, coughing, wheezing, runny nose or nasal congestion, and watery or itchy eyes.

The use of, or exposure to a mouldy product may cause temporary adverse health consequences, where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

To date, TerrAscend Canada has received 10 complaints regarding the recalled lots, none of which involved an adverse reaction. Health Canada has not received any complaints or reports of adverse reactions related to the recalled lot.

Number sold

330,927 units of recalled product were sold.

Time period sold

The recalled product was sold from September 2020 to January 2021.

Companies

Recalling Firm
TerrAscend Canada
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-855-837-7295
Distributor
Ontario Cannabis Store
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-844-627-1112
Distributor
British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch
British Columbia
CANADA
Tel: 604-252-7400
Distributor
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis
Alberta
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-272-8876
Distributor
P.E.I Cannabis
Prince Edward Island
CANADA
Tel: 902-368-5551
Distributor
Cannabis NB
New Brunswick
CANADA
Tel: 1-833-821-2195
Distributor
Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba
Manitoba
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-782-0363
Distributor
Cannabis NL
Newfoundland and Labrador
CANADA
Tel: 1-844-757-5986
Distributor
Retailers in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and return unopened product to the retailer where the product was purchased. Open product should be discarded securely, and out of reach of children and young persons.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety complaints related to the use of this cannabis products or any other cannabis product by filling out the online complaint form.

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Canada – Panache brand Sweet Onion Poppy Seed Dressing recalled due to spoilage

Posted on February 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Recall / advisory date:February 1, 2021

Reason for recall / advisory:Microbiological – Non harmful (Quality/Spoilage)

Hazard classification:Class 3

Company / Firm:Sobeys Inc.Distribution:Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Extent of the distribution:RetailReference number:14203

Affected products

Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Code(s) on Product
Panache Sweet Onion Poppy Seed Dressing 350 ml 6 23682 1222 9 Best Before 2021 OC 16
Panache Sweet Onion Poppy Seed Dressing 350 ml 6 23682 1222 9 Best Before 2021 OC 30

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Israel – Textboss factory Ltd. announces on recalling of corned beef New York product – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Click to access RCL_14012021_EN.pdf

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USA – E. coli tainted Raw Milk Recalled

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Food Poison Journal

A Washington State dairy is recalling unpasteurized, raw milk from retailers and consumers after state tests showed a sample was contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

Williams Valley Family Farm LLC announced the recall today, warning consumers to stop using the implicated milk.

“The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) revealed the presence of toxin-producing E. coliin retail raw whole milk. . . . Williams Valley Family Farm LLC and WSDA continue to work jointly to address the source of the problem,” company officials of the Clayton, WA, dairy said in the recall notice.

There is concern that consumers may have significant portions of the milk in their homes because its best-by dates range from Feb. 8 through Feb. 17.

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USA – FSIS tells us that Greater Omaha Packing Co (GOPAC) shipped E. coli tainted hamburger

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Food Poison Journal

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because raw beef product produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc., an Omaha, Neb. establishment, may be contaminated with E. coli. O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the affected product is no longer available for purchase.

FSIS is concerned that some ground beef products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The raw beef item was produced by Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc. on January 14, 2021, further processed into ground beef and sold by Art’s Food Market located in Sandwich, Illinois. The following product is subject to the public health alert:

2-lb (approximately) trays containing raw ground beef labeled with a retail label with “PACKED” dates ranging from JAN 28 2021 through JAN 31 2021.
This item was sold by the single retail location in Sandwich, Illinois.

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Canada – Notice not to consume products packaged in glass jars, manufactured and sold by the company Les 400 Pieds de Champignon inc.

Posted on February 3, 2021 by | Leave a comment

MAPAQ

February 2, 2021 – MAPAQ, in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Les 400 Pieds de Champignon inc., located at 4180 avenue de Courtrai, in Montreal , advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because they have not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure their safety .

Product name Format Targeted production dates
“Creamy mushroom sauce lactose free” Big January 29, 2021 or earlier

Date not stated on label 
“Spaghetti sauce with mushrooms” Big

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until January 29, 2021 inclusive , at several establishments in the province. They were packaged in glass jars with silver lids and sold at room temperature. The product label includes, in addition to their name, the mention “400 Mushroom feet”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. Also, people who have any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must either return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, consuming them may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

Additional information

Media relations
Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Product (s)

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USA – Washington, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Virginia and New York linked to mystery E. coli Outbreak

Posted on February 3, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

5 states, 16 sick with 1 death. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) shows cases are likely related to same food.  Previous outbreak with same WGS linked to romaine lettuce, ground beef, and recreational water. 

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are collecting different types of data to identify the food source of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections.

As of February 1, 2021, a total of 16 people infected with the outbreak strain have been reported from 5 states. This map shows where sick people live.

State and local public health officials are interviewing people to find out what foods they ate in the week before they got sick.

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France -Product recall: Auchan brand 3 organic cheese pizza 380g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 3, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Oulah

Product recall: Auchan brand 3 organic cheese pizza 380g

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Possible presence of Listeria

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3596710482870

▸
Packager Code EMB49331H

▸ DLC
02/14/2021

▸ Consumer service contact
LA TOQUE ANGEVINE is available to consumers to answer their questions at the following telephone number: 06.21.45.23.16.

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

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India – Adilabad medicos suffer from food poisoning, hospitalised

Posted on February 2, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Telangana Today

RIMS Director Dr Banoth Balaram said 22 of the 70 students who had lunch developed vomiting, headache and nausea. They were admitted to the institution and their condition was stable.

They were admitted to the institution and their condition was stable. Water contamination could be the cause of the incident, he said, adding that 200 students attended classes on the first day of the reopening of the college.

District Collector Sikta Patnaik visited the institute and inquired about the incident. She instructed the RIMS authorities to take steps to avoid the recurrence of such issues in the future. The water used to cook the food was from a bore-well since there was a leak in the Mission Bhagiratha pipeline, sources said.

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