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Czech Republic – SALTY POPCORN Salts – Corn for preparing popcorn – Aflatoxin B1

Posted on May 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Studénka ( Unification 846, 742 13 Studénka )
ID: 64945880
Food group: Milled cereal products / Cereals for direct consumption

SALTY POPCORN Salts – Corn for preparing popcorn
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

aflatoxin B1

The maximum permitted limit for the content of aflatoxin B1 was exceeded in the food.

Aflatoxins are contaminants, specifically mycotoxins produced by the fungus  Aspergillus.  These are genotoxic and carcinogenic substances that primarily affect the liver. 

Batch: dmt: 10.05.2025
Best before date: 10/05/2025
Packaging: PAP box
Quantity of the product in the package: 300 g
Manufacturer: Natais SAS, Domaine de Villeneuve, 321 30 Bezeril
Country of origin:  France
Date of sample collection: 2/19/2024
Reference number: 24-000174-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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USA – Whole Foods Market in Beverly Hills linked to Hepatitis A scare

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Food Poison Journal

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a report of hepatitis A virus infection in an employee of Whole Foods Market in Beverly Hills (239 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210).

No additional cases have been identified at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

Based on the employee’s job duties and symptoms while at work, Public Health is recommending that anyone who purchased products from the seafood counter section of the store between April 20th and May 13th receive hepatitis A vaccine if they are not already immune. People who have not received the hepatitis A vaccine or had a previous hepatitis A infection may not be protected from the virus.

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P&O Ventura cruise ship on lockdown plagued by Norovirus with hundreds of cases

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Mirror Online

A cruise ship plagued with hundreds of cases of Norovirus has been placed on lockdown while health agencies investigate, insiders have told the Mirror.

Countless passengers have shared horror stories in recent weeks after boarding the P&O Ventura from Southampton. Holidaymakers described violent bouts of sickness, toilets “covered in excrement” and slammed the cruise ship company for its “disgraceful handling” of the situation. The outbreak allegedly started six weeks ago, during which time several cruises have gone ahead.

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USA – Update to Palmer Candy Company Recall of White Confectionary Products Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

Posted on May 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

The firm previously issued a public notification on 05/06/2024. The firm is issuing this public notification to include additional best by dates and products.

This press release was updated to include additional best by dates of the products:

Caramel Swirl Pretzels 4oz
Cookies & Cream Yummy Chow 14#
Munchy Medley 4oz
Peanut Butter Snack Mix 12oz
Vanilla Yogurt Covered Pretzels 10oz
Zebra Fudge Cookies 7oz

and to include the following two items:

Patriotic White Fudge Cookies 13.5oz
Drizzled Caramel Corn 5oz and 12oz

The revisions are identified in bolded and highlighted text.

The recalled confectionary items were distributed nationwide in Walmart, HyVee, Target, Dollar General, and to distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The product comes in a variety of retail packaging like bags, pouches and tubs.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was a potential for contamination with salmonella from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated from one of their suppliers.

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased White coated confectionary items manufactured by Palmer Candy Company are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-831-0828 Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm.

PRODUCTS BEST BY DATES
CARAMEL SWIRL PRETZELS 4oz 12/18/24-12/28/24
CARAMEL SWIRL PRETZELS 6oz 12/19/24, 12/20/24 and 1/19/25
CLASSIC YOGURT PRETZELS 28# 12/11/24 – 1/8/25
COOKIES & CREAM YUMMY CHOW 14# 12/6/24 – 1/23/25
ENROBED PRETZEL RODS 8oz 1/22/2025
FAVORITE DAY BAKERY WHITE FUDGE MINI COOKIES 7oz 4/4/25, 4/5/25, 4/15/25 – 4/18/25
FROSTED MUNCHY MEDLEY BOWL 15oz 1/3/2025
FROSTED PATRIOT FROSTED PRETZELS 28# 1/2/25, 1/3/25
FROSTED PRETZELS 6oz 1/23/2025
MUNCHY MEDLEY 15# 12/14/24, 1/3/25
MUNCHY MEDLEY 4oz 12/25/24 – 12/28/24 and 1/19/25
MUNCHY MEDLEY TO GO 4oz 12/25/24 – 1/19/25
MUNCHY MEDLEY 6oz 12/20/24, 4/25/25
PATRIOTIC MUNCHY MEDLEY BOWL 15oz 1/19/2025
PATRIOTIC PRETZELS 14oz 1/25/25, 1/26/25
PATRIOTIC PRETZELS 6oz 1/19/2025
PATRIOTIC RED, WHITE & BLUE PRETZEL TWISTS 14oz 12/13/24 – 1/15/25
PATRIOTIC SNACK MIX 13oz 1/19/25 – 2/1/25
PATRIOTIC WHITE FUDGE COOKIES 13.5oz 4/22/2025
PATRIOTIC WHITE FUDGE COOKIES 7oz 4/23/25, 4/24/25
PEANUT BUTTER SNACK MIX 12oz 11/13/24 – 12/22/24
PEANUT BUTTER SNACK MIX TO GO 4.5oz 1/18/2025
SNACKIN’ WITH THE CREW! MIZZOU MUNCHY MEDLEY 7oz 12/18/24, 12/19/24
SNACKIN’ WITH THE CREW! TIGER TREATS 7oz 12/18/24, 12/19/24
STAR SNACKS CHOW DOWN 25# 12/6/24, 12/7/24
STRAWBERRY YOGURT COATED PRETZELS 10oz 1/5/25, 1/23/25
SWEET SMILES YOGURT COVERED PRETZELS 3.25oz 12/18/24 – 1/4/25
VANILLA YOGURT COVERED PRETZELS 10oz 12/18/24, 1/5/25, 1/22/25
YOGURT PRETZEL 14# 12/14/24 – 12/21/24
ZEBRA FUDGE COOKIES 7oz 3/20/25 – 4/30/25
DRIZZLED CARAMEL CORN 5oz 1/22/2025
DRIZZLED CARAMEL CORN SNACK MIX BOWL 12oz 1/22/2025

Original Press Release

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Palmer Candy Company
 1-800-831-0828

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Germany – Sliced ​​Cloud Ear Fungus – dried mushrooms – Salmonella

Posted on May 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication: May 17, 2024
Product name:

Sliced ​​Cloud Ear Fungus – dried mushrooms

Manufacturer (distributor):

Hung Van Do Halberstädter Straße 183, 39112 Magdeburg

Reason for warning:

Detection of salmonella

Packaging Unit: 1 kg
Durability: Best before: April 16, 2025
Production date: October 16, 2023
Additional Information:

We have determined that this product is contaminated with Salmonella Weltevreden. If prepared incorrectly, salmonella causes symptoms such as sudden diarrhea, headaches, stomach aches, general malaise and occasionally vomiting, and often a slight fever. If symptoms persist, please seek medical help immediately.
We ask all customers who have purchased this product not to consume or resell it and to return it immediately to the following store:
Address:
Hung Van Do Halberstädter Straße 183, 39112 Magdeburg Tel.:0172 8186146
You will be refunded the full purchase price, too without presenting the receipt.

Click to access SOFORTIGER+PRODUKTR%DCCKRUF.pdf

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France – RAW SHELLED BRAZIL NUTS -Aflatoxin

Posted on May 17, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Nuts and seeds
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
Packages of 20Kg Trays with variable weights
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3580281238363 047 packing date from 03/01/24 to 05/17/24 Minimum durability date between 05/01/2024 and 05/17/2024
Packaging
Packages of 20Kg Trays with variable weights
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/01/2024 to 05/17/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Big Fee

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France – Chicken thighs marinated with lemongrass in a tray – Salmonella

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
Chicken thighs marinated with lemongrass in a tray
Product identification
Batch Date
Date of manufacture: 05/04/2024 Use-by date 05/07/2024
Packaging
In filmed tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/04/2024 to 05/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Tang Frères store located 48 avenue d’Ivry 75013 Paris
Distributors
Tang Frères store located 48 avenue d’Ivry 75013 Paris

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RASFF Alerts – Two Week Catch Up- Aflatoxins – Peanuts – Dried Figs- Rice – Dried Spices – Almonds – Brazil Nuts – Chilli Powder – Nutmeg – Groundnuts- Dates – Pistachios – Milk –

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Aflatoxins in peanuts (in shell) from Egypt in Germany

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Aflatoxins in peanuts (in shell) from Egypt in Germany

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 in dried spices from Pakistan in France

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxins in rice from Pakistan in Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxins in almonds from United States. in Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxin (B1 17 ppb; Sum 32 ppb) in Brazil nuts from Bolivia via UK in Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands.

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in Indian chilli powder in the Netherlands and Germany

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Aflatoxin B1 in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in Indonesian nutmeg in the Netherlands

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Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Bulgaria, Italy and Slovakia

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Aflatoxin B1 and total Aflatoxins in peanuts from United States. in Spain

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Aflatoxin in dates from Pakistan in Germany and Denmark

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Aflatoxin B1 in rice from India. in Spain

RASFF

Exceedance of aflatoxin in pistachios, from Iran in Belgium, Curaçao, French Polynesia, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Libya, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Somalia, Spain.

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Aflatoxin B1 in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in pasteurized milk from France in Spain

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Aflatoxin B1 in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in shelled peanuts from the United States in France

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 and total in dried spices from Pakistan in France

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in dried spices from Pakistan in France

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RASFF Alert- Clostridium botulinum – Chilled Soup

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RASFF

Clostridia producing botulinum toxin in chilled soup with emmer and vegetables from Italy in Malta

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RASFF Alert – ASP Marine Biotoxins – Scallops

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RASFF

ASP toxins in scallop shell from UK in France

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