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USA – Public Health Alerts Residents of Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A at Sunlife Organics Juice Bar in West Hollywood California

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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is working with Sunlife Organics Juice Bar in West Hollywood to alert consumers of a possible hepatitis A exposure.  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health identified hepatitis A virus infection in a food handler who worked at this location.

No additional cases have been identified at this time.

Public Health recommends hepatitis A vaccination for patrons who consumed food or beverages from Sunlife Organics in West Hollywood between March 14–17, 2022. Vaccination is not necessary for people who previously completed the hepatitis A vaccine series or are known to have a past infection. To prevent infection or reduce illness, hepatitis A vaccine should be administered within 14 days after a known exposure.

Hepatitis A vaccinations might be available through local pharmacies or physicians’ offices. In addition, Public Health will be offering free hepatitis A vaccinations to exposed persons at:

Hollywood Wilshire Health Center  5205 Melrose Ave.  Los Angeles, CA 90038

· Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 10am-1pm

· Monday, March 28, 2022 from 10am – 1pm

· Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 8am – 4pm

Most people will have protective levels of antibody after one dose of the Hepatitis A vaccine but can choose to visit their primary care provider to complete the series with a second dose 6 months after receiving their first dose.

Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A causes acute liver disease, which may be severe. Hepatitis A is highly contagious and can be spread from person-to-person through the fecal-oral route (when contaminated feces from an infected person are somehow ingested by another person during close personal contact) or by eating or drinking contaminated food or water). Most adults with acute hepatitis A will have symptoms that may include fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark colored urine and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). There is no specific antiviral treatment.

Vaccination is the best way to prevent disease. In addition, infection can be prevented by vaccination within 14 days after a known exposure to a person with infectious hepatitis A. Older adults and people with weakened immune systems might benefit from receiving immune globulin (IG) in addition to hepatitis A vaccination for prevention after an exposure. For any questions about hepatitis A or the need for immune globulin, Public Health recommends that you speak to your primary care provider. If you do not have a regular provider, call 2-1-1 for assistance.

Public Health will continue monitoring all known individuals who may have been exposed to individuals ill with hepatitis A

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Germany – “Alburj – Halva with extra pistachios” 800 g Production date 07.02.2021 – Salmonella

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Alert type: Food

Date of first publication: 03/25/2022

Product name:

“Alburj – Halva with extra pistachios” 800 g Production date 07.02.2021

Manufacturer (distributor): Distributor: Kosebate GmbH

Reason for warning:

Salmonella was detected in a sample.

Packaging Unit: 800g

Production date: 07.02.2021

Further information:

Reference is made to the company’s attached customer information.

Click to access Aushang+R%FCckruf+Halva+mit+extra+Pistazien+800g.pdf

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Germany – * Baby food * Similac, Alimentum and EleCare from the ABBOTT brand

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Alert type: Food

Date of first publication: 03/25/2022

Product name:

* Baby food * Similac, Alimentum and EleCare from the ABBOTT brand

Product images:

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Manufacturer (distributor): Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, Michigan Country of origin: United States of America

Reason for warning:

Possible contamination with Salmonella Newport and Cronobacter sakazakii

Packaging Unit: 400 grams

Durability: from April 01, 2022

Lot identification: The first two digits of the lot number start with 22 to 37 AND the lot numbers contain the details K8, SH or Z2.

Further information:

Reference to a public warning from the US Food and Drug Administration:

Possible contamination of US infant formula with Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport

Status 03/24/2022

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against the use of certain powdered infant formulas manufactured by Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, Michigan.

On February 17, 2022, Abbott announced that it had initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of potentially affected products. The products in question are Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered food, which are manufactured at the plant in Sturgis, Michigan.

The recall is related to consumer complaints about Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections in the United States. In all of these cases, infant formula from the manufacturer Abbott Nutrition is said to have been consumed. All five cases related to these ailments required hospitalization. In two cases, the infection may have contributed to the deaths of the patients.

The FDA is warning against the purchase and consumption of certain infant formulas manufactured at Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility.

The products were shipped within the USA and in member states of the EU (Italy, Ireland, Croatia, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain) and other third countries (e.g. Great Britain, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Northern Ireland, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America ) expelled. According to current knowledge, the products mentioned were not sold in Germany.

There is a possibility that consumers could have purchased the products online via marketplaces or through short-term stays in the Member States or third countries.

The FDA advises consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formula if:

the first two digits of the batch number begin with 22 to 37 and
the details K8, SH or Z2 are included and
a best-before date of April 1, 2022 is specified

The manufacturer offers the possibility to check the batch number of purchased products on the following page: https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/product-lookup.html

For more information on the FDA’s warning, please visit the following link: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-warns-consumers-not-use-certain-powdered-infant-formula-produced- Abbott Nutrition Facility

The manufacturer’s recall can be found at the following link: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/abbott-voluntarily-recalls-powder-formulas-manufactured-one-plant

For the warning in Turkish language, please refer to the following link: https://www.titck.gov.tr/duyuru/ilac-geri-cekme-24022022101035

Information on Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii

Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii can cause illness in infants when present in powdered infant formula. Although Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella cannot grow in powdered infant formula, they can survive for a long period of time and therefore pose a potential risk after liquid addition if the product is not heated sufficiently during preparation. Contamination of infant formula powder with Cronobacter sakazakiiand salmonella can cause serious illnesses in infants, such as diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, sepsis or meningitis, which can cause serious neurological and developmental problems and, in rare cases, can be fatal. Sepsis and meningitis can present with poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes), and abnormal breathing and movements. Among infants, newborns (<28 days), especially preterm, low birth weight, or immunocompromised infants are most at risk of becoming infected.

(Unofficial translation of the information at: https://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/food_alerts/Similac.html )

Further information on salmonella, also in other languages, can be found here: http://www.infectionsschutz.de/erregersteckbriefe/salmonellen

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Germany – Kerem – mini figs – 250g – Ochratoxin A

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Alert type: Food

Date of first publication: 03/25/2022

Product name:

Kerem – mini figs – 250g

Product images:

Manufacturer (distributor): Fresh Nuts GmbH, Pinkertweg 10, 22113 Hamburg

Reason for warning:

Exceeding the limit value of the active substance ochratoxin A

Packaging Unit: 250 g

Durability: at least April 30, 2022

Lot identification: 21002960 / 21003123 / 21003122 / 22000191

Manufacturer’s website:

http://www.meray.eu

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France – Fig heart goat cheese balls 90g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Food
Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
Product brand name FROMAOCEUR
Model names or references Fig heart goat cheese balls 90g

Identification of products

GTIN	Lot	Dated
3760064261461	22-042	Use-by date 03/22/2022
3760064261461	D22-042	Use-by date 03/23/2022
3760064261461	S22-063	Use-by date 04/12/2022
3760064261461	S22-080	Use-by date 04/29/2022

Marketing start/end date From 02/17/2022 to 03/25/2022
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health markFR-16.292.066-CE
Geographic area of sale Whole France
Distributors CASINO, VIVAL, SPAR and Casino CARREFOUR AUCHAN distribution networks

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Potential presence of listeria monocytogenes
Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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Canada – Certain Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC brand Oysters recalled due to Norovirus

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CFIA

Summary

Product

Certain oysters

Issue

Food – Microbial Contamination – Norovirus

What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products

Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC	Fanny Bay Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium, Large, Xlarge)	Variable	None	Lot Number: 37297 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/04/2022 Process Date: 03/07/2022 to 03/16/2022 Lot Number: 37311 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/11/2022 Process Date: 03/16/2022 to 03/21/2022 Lot Number: 37316 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/14/2022 Process Date: 03/17/2022 to 03/22/2022 Lot Number: 37317 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/15/2022 Process Date: 03/21/2022 to 03/22/2022
Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC	Royal Miyagi Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium, Large, Xlarge)	Variable	None	Lot Number: 37297 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/04/2022 Process Date: 03/07/2022 to 03/16/2022 Lot Number: 37311 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/11/2022 Process Date: 03/16/2022 to 03/21/2022 Lot Number: 37316 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/14/2022 Process Date: 03/17/2022 to 03/22/2022 Lot Number: 37317 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/15/2022 Process Date: 03/21/2022 to 03/22/2022
Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC	Fanny Bay Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium, Large, Xlarge)	Variable	None	Lot Number: 37303 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741 Original Harvest Date: 03/08/2022 Process Date: 03/08/2022 to 03/21/2022 Lot Number: 37304 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741 Original Harvest Date: 03/10/2022 Process Date: 03/14/2022 to 03/21/2022
Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC	Sunseeker Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium, Large, Xlarge)	Variable	None	Lot Number: 37303 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741 Original Harvest Date: 03/08/2022 Process Date: 03/08/2022 to 03/21/2022 Lot Number: 37304 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741 Original Harvest Date: 03/10/2022 Process Date: 03/14/2022 to 03/21/2022

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Canada – Jimel’s Bakery brand baked goods recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation

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CFIA

Summary

Product

Various baked goods

Issue

Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella

What to do

Do not consume the recalled products

Affected products

Jimel’s Bakery	Bibingka (Rice Cake)	1 count	0 97415 00052 7	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Chicken Asado Siopao (Chicken Steamed Bun)	810 g	0 97415 00002 2	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Chicken Empanada	1 count	0 97415 00017 6	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Ensaymada (Brioche)	450 g	0 97415 00024 4	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Hopia Baboy	330 g	0 97415 00010 7	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Kutsinta	1 count	0 97415 00055 8	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Monay Putok	600 g	0 97415 00060 2	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Monay (White Bread)	650 g	0 97415 00005 3	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Pan de Coco (Coconut Bun)	570 g	0 97415 00021 3	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Pandesal (Dinner Roll)	600 g	0 97415 00004 6	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Pinagong	600 g	0 97415 00013 8	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Pork Asado Siopao (Pork Steamed Bun)	810 g	0 97415 00001 5	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Pork Empanada	1 count	0 97415 00017 6	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Puto Pao	1 count	0 97415 00057 2	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Spanish Bread	510 g	0 97415 00018 3	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Swiss Ube (Yam)	510 g	0 97415 00008 4	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Tasty (White Bread)	850 g	0 97415 00007 7	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive
Jimel’s Bakery	Other baked goods purchased at Jimel’s Bakery, 471 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, MB	Various	Various	All units sold up to March 22, 2022, inclusive

Issue

Jimel’s Bakery and Food Products is recalling Jimel’s Bakery brand baked goods from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation.

The recalled products have been sold in Manitoba.

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 products in your home
Do not consume the recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

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Canada – Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp brand Oysters recalled due to Norovirus

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CFIA

ummary

Product

Oysters

Issue

Food – Microbial Contamination – Norovirus

What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp	XSM Tray Oyster	Variable (clerk-served)	None	Harvest Location BC 14-15 Lease # 1400036 Harvest Date: March 9, 2022, March 15, 2022, & March 19, 2022
Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp	XSM Beach Oyster	Variable (clerk-served)	None	Harvest Area BC 14-15 Lease # 1400036 Harvest Date: March 9, 2022 & March 15, 2022
Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp	MLarge Tray Oyster	Variable (clerk-served)	None	Harvest Area BC 14-15 Lease # 1400036 Harvest Date: March 9, 2022
Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp	MLarge Beach Oyster	Variable (clerk-served)	None	Harvest Area BC 14-15 Lease # 1400036 Harvest Date: March 15, 2022

Issue

Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corporation is recalling Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp brand Oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination.

The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

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 products in your home or establishment
Do not consume the recalled products
Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase
Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

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Czech Republic – Shoots “China Rose”- Sprouted Seeds – EPEC E.coli

Posted on March 25, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:

MAKRO Cash & Carry CR sro

Brno ( Kaštanová 506/50, 620 00 Brno )

ID: 26450691

Food group: Sprouted seeds and sprouts / Sprouted seeds and sprouts

Shoots “China Rose”

Category: Dangerous food

Unsatisfactory parameter:

Escherichia coli enteropathogenic (EPEC)

The product has been found to contain the pathogenic bacterium Escherichia coli enteropathogenic (EPEC), which causes diarrheal diseases.

Lots:	L3907
Expiration date:	10/12/2021
Packaging:	PP tray with label
Quantity of product in package:	0.1 kg
Producer:	AN BOEKEL BV, Berrie 1, 1724BB Oudkarspel, The Netherlands
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Sampling date:	4. 10. 2021
Reference number:	22-000095-CAFIA-CZ