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RASFF Alert – Mold/Mould – Air Dried Sausage

Posted on July 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Mold growth on air-dried ready-to-eat sausage from Spain in Denmark

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RASFF Alerts – Histamine -Mackerel

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Histamine in mackerel from the Netherlands in Germany

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High level of Histamine in fillets of mackerel from France in Italy

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RASFF Alert- Vibrio cholerae – Shrimps

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Vibrio cholerae in shrimps from Ecuador in Romania

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Vibrio cholerae in shrimps from Ecuador in Romania

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RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Raisins

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Ochratoxin A in raisins from Turkey in France, Netherlands, Romania and UK

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RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Raw Milk Goat Cheese

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Presence of E. coli VTEC in robiola goat cheese from raw milk from Italy in Switzerland

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RASFF Alerts – E.coli – Organic Food Supplement – Clams – Fresh Rabbit Meat

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Detection of E.coli in organic food supplements from the Netherlands in France

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Elevated levels of Escherichia coli in clams (chamelea gallina) from Portugal in Spain

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Salmonella Enteritidis and E. coli in fresh rabbit meat from China in the Czech Republic and Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes -Turkey Salami – Smoked Salmon

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Listeria Monocytogenes in turkey salami from France in Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg

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Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from Serbia in Croatia

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Egg Powder used to make mug cake mix – Cured Sausage – Rabbit Meat – Environmental Swabs – Chilled Chicken – Chicken Preparation – Walnut Kernels – Chicken Gyros – Halva – Tahini

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Salmonella enteritidis in Corn Chicken from France in the Netherlands

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Salmonella spp. in egg powder used to mug cake mix from Hungary in the UK

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Presence of Salmonella spp in cured sausage from Italy in Germany

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Salmonella Enteritidis and E. coli in fresh rabbit meat from China in the Czech Republic and Germany

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Salmonella enteritidis in chicken breast fillet from Poland in the Czech Republic

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Salmonella spp. in egg powder used to sponge and cupcake mix from Hungary in the UK

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Salmonella Enteritidis in environmental swabs from henhouse from Poland

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Salmonella spp. in egg powder used to mug cake mix from Hungary in Spain

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Salmonella in halal chicken fillet from Poland in the UK and Netherlands

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Salmonella in chilled chicken from the Netherlands in Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg

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Salmonella spp. in chicken meat preparation from Austria in Germany

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Salmonella spp. in walnut kernels (raw material) from the United States, via Italy in Germany

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Salmonella spp. in chicken gyros from Italy in Germany

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Salmonella spp. in chicken fillet from Poland in Germany

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Salmonella Senftenberg in Halva from Syria, via the Netherlands in Germany and Netherlands

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Salmonella spp. in tahini from Jordan, via Germany in Austria and Czech Republic

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Israel – The “Sheva” Frozen Dough Industries Ltd. call for the return of the product(s): “Elite” krapalach stuffed with turkey meal – Salmonella

Posted on July 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Following a customer complaint, there is a concern about the presence of salmonella bacteria in the “Elite” Karaflach product filled with turkey meat.

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USA – Apple cider recalled over high levels of patulin

Posted on July 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Bevovations, LLC, of Leominster, MA, is recalling certain apple cider products because of high levels of patulin.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds, particularly Aspergillus, Penicillium and Byssochlamys. Often found in rotting apples and apple products. The acute symptoms in humans include nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting.

According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on June 23, 2023, and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Hampshire.

Recalled products:

  • 1/2 gallon CN Smith brand Apple Cider
  • 1/2 gallon and 16 oz. Wilson Farms brand Apple Cider
  • 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, and 16 oz. Carlson Orchards brand Apple Cider – all packaged in HDPE bottles and shipped in corrugated closed boxes

Additional information:

  • 565 cases total. Wilson: 43 cases distributed (per ATT B). Carlsons: 510 cases distributed (per ATT B). CN Smith: 12 cases distributed (per ATT B)
  • Lot Code 171 Best By August 4, 2023

Anyone who purchased the recalled product should immediately dispose of it and not consume it.

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