Category Archives: Food Hygiene

RASFF Alert- STEC E.coli -Chilled Fillet Americain

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RASFF-shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx+, eae+ /25g) in chilled filet americain from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF Alert – Mould – Dried Apricots

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RASFF-dried apricots from Turkey infested with moulds in Denmark

RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Chilled Mackerel Paste – Chilled Pork Salami – Cooked Whelks – Salmon – Mozarella di bufala

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RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chilled mackerel paste from Poland in Poland

RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (120; 90; 110 CFU/g) in chilled pork salami from Italy in France

RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (300 CFU/g) in cooked whelks from France in France

RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in frozen salmon from Estonia in Italy

RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (10 CFU/g) in mozarella di bufala from Italy in France

USA – 18 E. coli O26 Illnesses Prompts Florida Publix to Recall Ground Beef

Food Poison Journal  CDC E.coli

Publix Super Markets Inc., a Lakeland, Fla., retail grocery store chain is voluntarily recalling an undetermined amount of ground beef products made from chuck that may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The ground chuck items were purchased by consumers from June 25, 2018, through July 31, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/330436d0-f5bb-4ee3-a3eb-cca6459bf014/072-2018-List-Products.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&useDefaultText=0&useDefaultDesc=0

UK – Listeria outbreak 2018 sees Sainsbury’s recall more frozen vegetables

Hull Daily Mail

Sainsbury’s has recalled a huge selection of its frozen vegetables range  as the fight against Listeria rages on.

The major supermarket is asking its customers to not eat the items, but instead return packs to their nearest store where they will get a full refund.

The chain has issued an urgent recall for five types of frozen vegetables amid fears they may contain potentially deadly Listeria.

Product details are:

  • Product code: 7148693
    Product description: by Sainsbury’s Carrots, Broccoli & Sweetcorn Microwaveable Steam Bags 4 x 135 g
    Best-before date: All date codes
  • Product code: 1368420
    Product description: by Sainsbury’s Mixed Vegetables 1 kg
    Best-before date: All date codes
  • Product code: 1372670
    Product description: by Sainsbury’s Mixed Special Vegetables 1 kg
    Best-before date: All date codes
  • Product code: 7148706
    Product description: by Sainsbury’s White Rice, Broccoli, Sweetcorn & Peas Microwaveable Steam Bags 4 x 135 g
    Best-before date: All date codes
  • Product code: 6921659
    Product description: basics Mixed Vegetables 1 kg
    Best-before date: All date codes

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India – Around 100 MIT-ADT students hospitalised for food poisoning

Pune Mirror

Soon after lunch in the institute’s mess on Tuesday, they complained of vomiting, diarrhoea

In a shocking case of food poisoning, as many as 100 students of MIT-ADT University in Loni Kalbhor complained of diarrhoea, vomiting and stomachache after they consumed meals served in the institute’s mess on Tuesday. Most of the students have been admitted to Vishwaraj Hospital in the area for their complications that developed after eating lunch.

As per routine, engineering students and pupils of the Maharashtra Academy of Naval Education and Training (MANET) and International School of Broadcasting and Journalism (ISBJ) went to eat their lunch in the mess. They consumed dal, rice, chapatti, peas and gulab jamun for sweets. Around 4 pm, some of the pupils started complaining of vomiting and diarrhoea. This number slowly started increasing. This was when seniors started admitting junior students to the hospital.

USA – La Luz Mexican Grill now Link in 19 confirmed Salmonella cases

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La Luz Mexican Grill and 200 Walnut St. in Fort Collins remains closed after a Salmonella illness outbreak hit the Old Town Fort Collins restaurant earlier this month.Larimer County Health Department spokesperson Katie O’Donnell said that, as of Tuesday afternoon, there have been 19 confirmed cases of the outbreak with additional testing still pending for others.

Larimer County Health Department said it received the first complaint about the matter on Aug. 17. After additional complaints and further testing, La Luz voluntarily shut down on Aug. 21 — at the time six salmonella cases had been confirmed.

USA – Employee at McDonald’s in Owenton, Kentucky Diagnosed with Hepatitis A

Food Poisoning Bulletin

An employee at the McDonald’s at 506 South Main Street in Owenton, Kentucky has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, according to a press release from the Three Rivers District Health Department. Officials recommend that people in Carroll, Gallatin, Owen, and Pendleton Counties get a hepatitis A or immune globulin vaccine.

That employee worked at that facility from August 16 through August 27, 2018. That is within the two week time frame when a vaccine can help protect against the disease. If you or anyone you know ate at that McDonald’s restaurant during that time frame, they should get a shot.The McDonald’s management is cooperating with this investigation. The restaurant has been disinfected and employees told to get vaccinations and to tell management if they are sick.

 

USA – Living Well Remedies, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Weight Away Remedy, Lot # 111417LWL614, Due To Microbial Contamination

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Franklin Lakes, NJ, Living Well Remedies, LLC is voluntarily recalling Weight Away Remedy lot# 111417LWL614 to the consumer level. The independent manufacturing facility that produced this lot reported it to be out of specification for microbial testing.

Administration or use of drug products with microbial contamination, could potentially result in increased infections that may require medical intervention, and could result in infections that could be life threatening to certain individuals. Living Well Remedies, LLC has not received any consumer complaints or reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Weight Away Remedy is a homeopathic spray that can help with weight loss and is packaged in a 2 oz spray bottle. Weight Away Remedy lot # 111417LWL614 was purchased over the internet by 101 consumers and should be discarded.

Living Well Remedies, LLC has already notified these 101 consumers and is arranging for refund or replacement.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Living Well Remedies, LLC by email at CustomerCare@LivingWellRemedies.com, or at 1-800-249-7705, M-F 9AM-3PM EST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

USA – FDA alerts consumers, pet owners not to use products manufactured by King Bio, including Dr. King’s label, homeopathic drug and pet products – Microbial Contamination

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The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers and pet owners not to use drug products, including homeopathic drug products, made by King Bio Inc., Asheville, N.C., and labeled as Dr. King’s, as these products may pose a safety risk to people (especially infants, children, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems), as well as pets due to high levels of microbial contamination identified at the manufacturing site. King Bio has expanded its voluntary recall for a second time to include all water-based (aqueous) drug products marketed for human and animals. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using and dispose of these products immediately.

King Bio manufactures a range of products including those for children, adults and pets. Products that are part of the recall include Dr. King’s Children’s Cough Relief, Dr. King’s Chicken Pox Symptom Relief, Dr. King’s Children’s Ear Relief Formula, Dr. King’s Children’s Appetite Enhancer, Dr. King’s Attention and Learning Enhancement For Kids, Dr. King’s Cold Sore treatment, Dr. King’s Wart Freeze, and pet products for urinary incontinence and digestion relief. The full list of products is listed on the King Bio websitedisclaimer icon.

Consumers and pets who use these products could have an increased risk of serious infection, that could require medical attention, due to the high levels of microbial contamination. An infection could be a life-threatening event for immunocompromised patients. Consumers and pet owners who have purchased these products should contact their health care professional if they have concerns or observe signs of an infection after use of these products.