Escherichia coli (350-1600 MPN/100g) in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy with raw material from Spain in France, Monaco and Spain
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RASFF Alert – Microbiological Contamination – Mould/Mold – White Beans
Microbiological contamination (mould) of white beans from Poland in Slovakia
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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Rice – Pistachios – Almond Powder – Liquid Almond Nougat – Peanuts
Aflatoxins in rice from Pakistan in Greece
Aflatoxins (B1 and total aflatoxin) in pistachios from Turkey in Germany
Aflatoxin in Organic Almond Powder from Italy in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins above legal limit in shelled pistachios from Turkey in Italy
Presence of aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from United States in Italy
Aflatoxin in liquid almond nougat from Spain in Belgium
Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from the United States in Italy
Increased aflatoxin content in organic peanuts from Egypt in Germany
Aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from USA in Italy
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Iceland – Listeria monocytogenes is found in gravlax
Matvælastofnun warns consumers when consuming Úrvals graflaxi from Eðalfisk ehf. due to listeria found in products with expiration date in the period 13.3.2022-11.4.2022. The company has recalled the products from the market as a precautionary measure and issued a press release.
The recall applies to the following batches:
- Product Name: Top Digged Slices, Top Digged Salmon (Bits), Top Digged Salmon (Fillets)
- Producer: Eðalfiskur ehf, Vallarás 7-9, 310 Borgarnes
- Batch numbers: IB22038041046, IB22038041049 and IB22038042048
- Expiry date: 13.3.2022-11.4.2022
- Distribution: Króna stores, Fjarðarkaup and Kolaport.
In most healthy individuals, the consumption of listeria-contaminated foods does not cause disease. Risk groups are pregnant women, unborn and newborn babies, the elderly and people with impaired immune systems. Group infections caused by listeria are rare, usually individual infections.
Consumers who have purchased the products are advised not to consume them and further information is provided by the company at tel. 437-1680 and at the e-mail address edalfiskur@edalfiskur.is .
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USA – WISETRADE CORPORATION RECALLS ENOKI MUSHROOMS BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK – Listeria monocytogenes
Summary
- Company Announcement Date:
- FDA Publish Date:
- Product Type:
- Food & Beverages
Produce
Foodborne Illness - Reason for Announcement:
-
Listeria monocytogenes contamination
- Company Name:
- WiseTrade Corporation
- Brand Name:
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Global Fresh Marketing
- Product Description:
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Enoki Mushrooms
Company Announcement
March 23, 2022, WiseTrade Corporation of Irvine, CA is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Korea) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled Enoki Mushroom product was distributed in CA to produce distributors or wholesalers for further distribution to retail stores.
The Enoki Mushroom comes in a 200g/7.05oz clear plastic package with the following description “Global Fresh Marketing Enoki Mushrooms” in the front and back Wisetrade Coporation Irvine, CA 92618.
The UPC is 809728-95012 on the back side of the package.
There is no lot code or dates on a package.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The distribution of the product has been suspended.
The potential for contamination was discovered after a retail sample collected and analyzed by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 7.05 oz. package of Enoki mushroom.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and CDPH.
Consumers who have purchased 200g packages of Enoki are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact the company at 949-264-2268 Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm PST.
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- 949-264-2268
USA – Farm Fresh Produce LLC Recalls “TWA Agriculture Mixed Mushrooms” Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
- Company Announcement Date:
- FDA Publish Date:
- Product Type:
- Food & Beverages
Produce
Foodborne Illness - Reason for Announcement:
-
Listeria monocytogenes contamination
- Company Name:
- Farm Fresh Product LLC
- Brand Name:
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TWA
- Product Description:
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Agriculture mixed mushrooms
Company Announcement
Farm Fresh Produce LLC of Vernon, CA, is recalling all of the 14.11 ounce packages of “TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled ” TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS ” were distributed nationwide in retail store.
The product comes in a 14.11 ounce, clear plastic package marked with UPC6957937481850.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 14.11 ounce packages of ” TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS.”
The production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased 14.11 ounce packages of ” TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS.”” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-323-583-1128 ( Monday – Friday 6:00am – 1:30pm).
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- Jay Lam
- 1-323-583-1128
USA – Webinar on the Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan – April 13th 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is holding a webinar on the Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan that the agency released in early December 2021.
Deputy FDA Commissioner Frank Yiannas and FDA experts across agency’s human foods program will be available to explain and answer questions about the plan with the goal of raising awareness, enhancing understanding, and building support. Stakeholders are welcome to provide their insights as well as ask questions.
This response improvement plan focuses on tech-enabled product traceback, root cause investigations, analysis and dissemination of outbreak data, and operational improvements. It is intended to work in concert with FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint, which outlines specific approaches the FDA will take over the next decade to address food safety in the rapidly changing food system.
The plan was also informed by an independent review of the FDA’s structural and functional capacity to support, participate in, or lead multistate foodborne illness outbreak investigation activities. You will hear more about that review in this webinar.
The speakers will be:
- Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response
- RADM David Goldman, Chief Medical Officer, Office of Food Policy and Response
- Stic Harris, Director, FDA’s Coordinated Response and Evaluation Network (CORE)
- CDR Kari Irvin, Deputy Director, CORE
- Scott MacIntire, Program Director, Office of Human and Animal Food Operations – West
- Craig Hedberg, University of Minnesota, author of “An Independent Review of FDA’s Foodborne Outbreak Response Processes”
The webinar will also be recorded and posted to the FDA website.
You are also welcome to submit questions during the webinar to SmarterFoodSafety@fda.hhs.gov.
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USA – New Era of Smarter Food Safety: FDA’s Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan
I. What progress have we made to date?
The FDA and its par
Tackling foodborne outbreaks faster and revealing the root cause are essential for the prevention of future outbreaks. We have a plan to do that.
Foodborne disease remains a significant public health problem in the United States. The FDA’s Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan (FORIP), described in this document, is an important step that the FDA is taking to enhance the speed, effectiveness, coordination, and communication of outbreak investigations. (Unless stated otherwise, this report focuses exclusively on the response to human food and not animal food.)
Our ultimate goal is to bend the curve of foodborne illness in this country.
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France – Organic LERIDA Figs Lot 1-11-372 – Ochratoxin A
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product categoryFood
- Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
- Product brand name ORCHARD BUSH
- Model names or references Organic dried figs
- Identification of products
GTIN Lot Dated 3701215207945 440024553/1-11-372 Date of minimum durability 30/10/2022 - Products List WITHDRAWAL_REMINDER_reminder_conso.pdf Attachment
- Packaging5 kg box
- Marketing start/end date From 10/11/2021 to 13/12/2021
- Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
- Geographic area of sale Whole France
- Distributors CN
- List of points of saleList_clients_Figs_lerida.pdf
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Ochratoxin level of 154.2 µg/kg, not compliant with the Swiss threshold set at 20µg/kg
- Risks incurred by the consumer Internal damage
- Additional description of the risk Ochratoxin can be genotoxic by directly damaging DNA. Experts have confirmed that it may also be carcinogenic to the kidney.
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Canada – Certain Stellar Bay Shellfish brand Chef Creek Oysters recalled due to Norovirus
Last updated
Summary
Product
Oyster, Chef Creek
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Norovirus
What to do
Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products.
Issue
Stellar Bay Shellfish is recalling certain Stellar Bay Shellfish brand Chef Creek Oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination.
The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia 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.
