Anyone who dined at The New White Steamer at 21 East Main Street in Washington, Indiana from May 12 to May 15, 2020 may have been exposed to hepatitis A, according to a release by the Daviess County Health Department. The press release did not have many details, and did not say whether or not a food handler was sick or if there was any other source of the exposure.
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 25 — Forty eight people who suffered food poisoning believed from eating a local dessert (puding buih) which was bought on Friday, have been treated as at noon today.
State Health director, Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said out of the 48 victims, 20 were admitted to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ) here where one of them was warded in the intensive care unit (ICU) but the patient was reported to be stable.
“Four other patients were admitted to private hospitals while the remaining victims received outpatient treatment. Most of the patients experienced symptoms such stomachache and diarrhea.
“The department is still investigating the actual source of the food poisoning incident as other patients maybe exposed to the same risk,” she said in a statement today.
Krazy Price Mart Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its frozen camouflage grouper (kawakawa) due to the presence of ciguatoxin, which may cause ciguatera poisoning if eaten.
| Product identification | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Frozen whole fish (gutted) |
| Name of product | Camouflage grouper (kawakawa) |
| Batch marking | The fish is not labelled. |
| Date marking | No date marks appear on this product.
The product was available for sale between 10 March and 21 May 2020 |
| Package size and description | The product is sold as an individual whole fish (gutted) wrapped in clear plastic. |
| Distribution | The product is imported from Fiji.
The product is sold only at Krazy Price Mart Ltd in Christchurch. |
| Notes | This recall does not affect any other Krazy Price Mart products.
The fish was available from a chest freezer at Krazy Price Mart. |
Customers are asked to check when they purchased camouflage grouper (kawakawa) from Krazy Price Mart.
Affected product should not be consumed. There have been reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed this product and have any concerns about illness, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the product to the retailer for a full refund.
For more information on ciguatoxin [PDF, 1.3 MB]
If you have questions, contact Krazy Price Mart:
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Authorities in Hong Kong have linked cases of food poisoning to a suspected unlicensed food factory in the country.
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health reported 27 people were sick and five needed hospital treatment after eating sandwiches bought from the same shop.
Initially, two suspected food poisoning clusters affecting seven people were reported. The first cluster involved four females aged 6 to 54. They developed gastroenteritis symptoms including abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and fever about eight to 12 hours after consuming sandwiches purchased from a shop in Tsuen Wan on the same day.
The second cluster was three females aged 5 to 34, who developed similar symptoms about seven to 14 hours after eating sandwiches of the same brand. All those affected sought medical consultation but none required hospitalization and they are now in a stable condition.
Presence of Listeria monocytogenes
People who hold this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.
People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor by reporting this consumption.
Pregnant women should be especially attentive to these symptoms, as well as the immunocompromised and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease which can be serious and which can take up to eight weeks to incubate.
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120g tray presentation
▸ DLC
06/13/2020
▸ Lot
6420648
▸ Contact customer service
The “A SNC Company” is at the disposal of consumers to answer their questions on the telephone number: 04 90 84 24 69
▸ Source
https://www.supercasino.fr/
Risk of development of thermophilic bacteria
Do not consume and destroy or return to the point of sale
▸ Packaging
Glass jar
▸ Weight
680g (PNE 430g)
▸ Lot
E 119
▸ Best before
08/24/2023
▸ Source
https://www.economie.gouv.fr/
EFSA has published a scientific opinion on public health risks related to the presence of ochratoxin A (OTA) in food – a mycotoxin naturally produced by moulds that can be found in a variety of foodstuffs including cereals, preserved meats, fresh and dried fruit, and cheese.
New data that have become available since the last assessment in 2006 suggest that OTA can be genotoxic by directly damaging the DNA. Experts also confirmed that it can be carcinogenic to the kidney. Therefore experts calculated a margin of exposure (MOE). This is a tool used by risk assessors to consider possible safety concerns arising from the presence in food and feed of substances which are both genotoxic and carcinogenic.
In its previous opinion, EFSA established a tolerable weekly intake (TWI) based on toxicity and carcinogenicity to the kidney.
Experts have now used a more conservative approach by calculating MOE and concluded that there is a health concern for most consumers groups. EFSA’s scientific advice will inform the European Commission in the ongoing discussion on maximum levels of OTA in foodstuffs.
EFSA consulted stakeholders and different parties on its draft opinion and comments received were considered when finalising it.
The Food Agency warns against the consumption of fresh chicken (chickens, puffins, bits and wings) from Reykjagarði with traceability number 019-20-16-1-01 due to suspected salmonella. The chicken is sold under the brand Holta and Kjöfugl. The company has recalled the product from the market.
The recall is only valid for the following batch:
Consumers who have purchased chickens with this traceability number can return the product to the relevant store or directly to Reykjagarð hf. at Fossháls 1, 110 Reykjavík.
Public announcement:
Natural Cakes factory recalls the product: “Pizza Margherita
with olives (without gluten)”
Upon inspection, as part of self quality assurance of the factory, Natural
Cakes Ltd. From Sdot Negev industrial zone, during which Listeria
monocytogenes bacteria have been identified in the “Pizza Margherita with
olives (without gluten)” product of “Re fresh” brand, manufactured on date
05.05.2020 and to be used until 07.10.2021, barcode:7290014016286
A small amount of the product has been distributed to marketing points, and
appropriate notification has been given. The product is intended to be baked
at the client’s home; nevertheless, the announcement of this notification has
been decided upon as a precaution.
Consumers who possess the product are requested not to use it.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that may cause disease in the high-risk
population, such as in people with a weakened immune system, elderly
people, and to cause abortions in pregnant women.
In coordination with the Food Service at the Ministry of Health, Natural Cake
factory Ltd. recalls the product from marketing means.
Call the factory for any inquiry 03-9235276
Great Line Import and Distribution Ltd. – Co. Reg No. 514773928 (henceforth: Great Line) at this moment announces that following laboratory tests performed by the Food Service in the Ministry of Health, Southern District, Listeria Monocytogenes bacteria were found in the following product: Pestos – Frozen Corn Kernels in vacuum packaging, 700 grams, only with barcode no. 290114250023, production date: 22.8.19, expiration date 21.2.21. Out of the Company’s responsibility to the health and well-being of its consumer public, Great Line has taken immediate actions to recall the above product from shelves. Any consumer in possession of this product (only from this specific date) is urged not to consume this product and to call the Company at 04-6111102 to arrange for returning this product and receiving another one in its place. Great Line is doing all in its power to prevent such faults from occurring and wishes to apologize to its consumer public. Listeria Monocytogenes is a bacterium that may cause illness in high risk populations such as people with immunodepression and the elderly or induce
miscarriage in pregnant women.
