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Australia – Bellarine Smokehouse Pâtés 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on January 12, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

​Date published: 12 January 2021

Product information

Bellarine Smokehouse is conducting a recall of their Smoked Barramundi Pâté 150g and Smoked Salmon Pâté 150g. The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers including IGA and direct to consumers from Bellarine Smokehouse in Vic.

Date markings

Use By 050221 & 060221

Bellarine Smokehouse Smoked Barramundi and Smoked Salmon Pates 150g

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.

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:

Bellarine Smokehouse
0434 229 680
https://www.bellarinesmokehouse.com/

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Australia – Woolworths Coleslaw 110g, 250g, 400g and 800g -Salmonella

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FSANZ

Product information

Woolworths is conducting a recall of Woolworths Coleslaw 110g, 250g, 400g & 800g. The products have been available for sale at Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro in NSW & ACT and some Woolworths Supermarkets in regional Vic*.

* White Box Rise SM, Lavington SM, Bright, Albury Central, Benalla, Wodonga SM, Mooroopna, Epsom, Golden Square, Yarrawonga Central, Bendigo Market Place, Kerang, Cobram, Thurgoona, Swan Hill, Lansell Plaza SM, Shepparton, Kyabram, Echuca, Kennington, Shepparton East, Corowa, Wangaratta, Moama, Seymour, Airport West and Northland SM.

Date markings

All Use By dates from 12 Jan up to and including 21 Jan.

Woolworths Coleslaw 110g, 250g, 400g & 800g

Problem

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

Food safety hazard

Food products with potential microbial contamination 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 product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Woolworths
1800 103 515
https://www.woolworths.com.au/

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Switzerland – Public warning: Listeria in corn kernels in salad products, sold at Denner

Posted on January 11, 2021 by | Leave a comment

BLV

Bern, January 7th, 2021 – Listeria were detected on corn kernels as part of internal controls. These corn kernels were used in various Denner salad products. A health hazard cannot be ruled out. Denner immediately removed the affected products from the sale and started a recall.

What is the risk of the products?

An infection with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is usually mild or even without symptoms in people with an intact immune system. In immunocompromised people, a number of severe symptoms can develop with, under certain circumstances, fatal outcome. During pregnancy, Listeria infection can lead to a miscarriage or the child can be born with blood poisoning or meningitis.

Which products are affected?

Mixed salad 220 g

To be used until: 08.01.2021 and 09.01.2021

Mixed salad with chicken 220 g

To be consumed until 08.01.2021 and 09.01.2021

Rustico salad 200 g

To be consumed until 08.01.2021 and 09.01.2021

What should affected consumers do?

The FSVO recommends not to consume and dispose of the affected products.

Address for queries

Consumers:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (
FSVO ) Infodesk
Tel. 058 463 30 33
info@blv.admin.ch

Journalists:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)
Media Office
Tel. 058 463 78 98
media@blv.admin .ch

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Switzerland – Public warning: Listeria in corn kernels in salad products, sold at Migros

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BLV

Bern, January 7th, 2021 – Listeria were detected on corn kernels as part of internal controls. These corn kernels were used in various salad products for Migros. A health hazard cannot be ruled out. Migros immediately withdrew the affected products from the sale and started a recall.

What is the risk of the products?

An infection with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is usually mild or even without symptoms in people with an intact immune system. In immuno-compromised people, a number of severe symptoms can develop with, under certain circumstances, fatal outcome. During pregnancy, Listeria infection can lead to a miscarriage or the child can be born with blood poisoning or meningitis.

Which products are affected?

M-Budget mixed salad

Migros item number: 1310.200

To be used up to and lot number: 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Cooperative Lucerne, Cooperative Basel and Migros Online

M-Classic Saladbowl Chicken

Migros item number: 1303.233

· To be used up to and lot no. 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Cooperative Eastern Switzerland, Cooperative Basel and Outlet Dierikon

Anna’s Best Mediterranean Salad

Migros item number: 1310-234

· To be used up to and lot no. 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Cooperative Lucerne and Cooperative Basel

Anna’s Best Holiday Salad

Migros item number: 1310-208

· To be used up to and lot no. 01/07/2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Cooperative Lucerne, Cooperative Basel and Migros Online

Fine salad

Migros item number: 1303.203

· To be used up to and lot no. 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Basel cooperative

Anna’s best saladbowl country

Migros item number: 1303.243

· To be used up to and lot no. 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Cooperative Lucerne, Cooperative Eastern Switzerland, Cooperative Ticino, Cooperative Basel and Cooperative Zurich

Anna’s Best Saladbowl Thon

Migros item number: 1303.246

To be used by and lot 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

Points of sale: Cooperative Lucerne, Cooperative Basel, Cooperative Eastern Switzerland, Cooperative Ticino, Cooperative Zurich and Migros Online)

 

What should affected consumers do?

The FSVO recommends not to consume and dispose of the affected products.

Address for queries

Consumers:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (
FSVO ) Infodesk
Tel. 058 463 30 33
info@blv.admin.ch

Journalists:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)
Media Office
Tel. 058 463 78 98
media@blv.admin .ch

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Switzerland – Public warning: Listeria in corn kernels in salad products, sold at Lidl

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BLV

Bern, January 7th, 2021 – Listeria were detected on corn kernels as part of internal controls. These corn kernels were used in various Lidl salad products. A health hazard cannot be ruled out. Lidl immediately withdrew the affected products from sale and started a recall.

What is the risk of the products?

An infection with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is usually mild or even without symptoms in people with an intact immune system. In immunocompromised people, a number of severe symptoms can develop with, under certain circumstances, fatal outcome. During pregnancy, Listeria infection can lead to a miscarriage or the child can be born with blood poisoning or meningitis.

Which products are affected?

Mixed salad 320 g

To be used until: 08.01.2021 and 09.01.21

What should affected consumers do?

The FSVO recommends not to consume and dispose of the affected products.

Address for queries

Consumers:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (
FSVO ) Infodesk
Tel. 058 463 30 33
info@blv.admin.ch

Journalists:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)
Media Office
Tel. 058 463 78 98
media@blv.admin .ch

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Switzerland – Listeria in corn kernels in salad products, sold at ALDI SUISSE AG

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BLV

Bern, January 7th, 2021 – Listeria were detected on corn kernels as part of internal controls. These corn kernels were used in various salad products from ALDI SUISSE AG. A health hazard cannot be ruled out. ALDI SUISSE AG immediately withdrew the affected products from the sale and started a recall.

What is the risk of the products?

An infection with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is usually mild or even without symptoms in people with an intact immune system. In immunocompromised people, a number of severe symptoms can develop with, under certain circumstances, fatal outcome. During pregnancy, Listeria infection can lead to a miscarriage or the child can be born with blood poisoning or meningitis.

Which products are affected?

Mixed salad 320 g

To be used until: 07.01.2021, 09.01.2021 and 10.01.21

Salad Cup Nature 250 g

To be consumed until 08.01.2021 and 09.01.21

ULTRAFRESH SALADS Type: Sausage Cheese 300 g

· To be consumed until 07.01.2021

 What should affected consumers do?

The FSVO recommends not to consume and dispose of the affected products.

Address for queries

Consumers:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (
FSVO ) Infodesk
Tel. 058 463 30 33
info@blv.admin.ch

Journalists:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)
Media Office
Tel. 058 463 78 98
media@blv.admin .ch

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Iceland – Mould in pasta

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MAST

Matvælastofnun warns consumers about two types of La Pasta di Alessandra pasta: Tortellini con ripieno di carne and Tortellini con ripieno di formaggio, due to mold. The company Aðföng, which imports pasta, has stopped selling and recalled the products.

The recall only applies to the following batches:

  • Brand: La Pasta di Alessandra
  • Product name: Tortellini with cornstarch
  • Best before date: 16-10-2021
  • Bar code: 8001195333005
  • Net amount: 1000 g
  • Producer: Nuovo Pastificio Italiano Srl
  • Country of manufacture: Italy
  • Brand: La Pasta di Alessandra
  • Vöruheiti: Tortellini con ripieno di formaggio
  • Best before date: 16-10-2021
  • Bar code: 8001195333029
  • Net amount: 1000 g
  • Producer: Nuovo Pastificio Italiano Srl
  • Country of manufacture: Italy
  • Distribution: In Bónus’ stores

Recalled pasta

Customers who have purchased the products are advised not to consume them and dispose of them, but they can also be returned to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Further information can be obtained from Aðfang’s quality manager by phone 530 5600 or via the email address gaedastjori at adfong.is.

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Research – Project confirms growing threat in Europe from toxins created by microalgae

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Food Safety News

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A project looking at the risk of ciguatera poisoning in Europe has finished work after almost five years.

An international scientific meeting was held in October for the EuroCigua project which began in April 2016 and ends this month.

Ciguatera is a type of food poisoning associated with consumption of fishery products that contain toxins produced by a microalgae called Gambierdiscus toxicus. The toxin does not affect the appearance, odor or taste of the fish and is not destroyed by cooking, refrigeration or freezing.

It causes an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 cases per year worldwide and outbreaks have been reported in Spain and Portugal. From 2012 to 2018, four European countries reported 23 ciguatera outbreaks and 167 cases.

Results confirmed the appearance of ciguatera in the European Union, having identified native species of fish with ciguatoxins in Macaronesia, Madeira and the Canary Islands. The presence of Gambierdiscus in the Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus and Greece was also detected, as well as the first finding in the Balearic Islands.

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Denmark – Ochratoxin A in licorice root powder

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DVFA

Midsona Danmark A / S is recalling licorice root powder. An excessive content of the fungal poison Ochratoxin A. has been found.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 8, 2021

What food:
Urtekram Licorice root
Best before date: 09.23.2022
EAN: 5765228750483

Sold to:
supermarket, Bilka, Kvickly, SuperBrugsen, Meny, Spar, My Grocery, ABC low, LetKøb, Løvbjerg, Super Land, Liva Stormarked, Strynø Købmand, Magasin Kgs. Nytorv, Søstrene Grene, Helsam, Med24 and various online health food stores.

Company recalling:
Midsona Danmark A / S

Cause:
An analysis has shown an excessive content of Ochratoxin A in the product. Ochratoxin A is a fungal toxin that is formed due to fungal growth in the product.

Risk:
As the level of ochratoxin A is above the limit, it can pose a health risk.

Advice for consumers: The Danish
Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Belle Grove brand Whole White Mushrooms recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridia botulinum

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, January 9, 2021 – Monaghan Mushrooms Ltd. is recalling Belle Grove brand Whole White Mushrooms from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Belle Grove Whole White Mushrooms 227 g 8 87462 00000 3 Best Before 15 Jan

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.

Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness.

Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

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

Product photos

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  • Belle Grove - Whole White Mushrooms

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca
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