Category Archives: Food Hygiene

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Laurel Leaves – Chicken – Minced Pork – Onion Powder – Seasoning Mix

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RASFF -Salmonella in laurel leaves powder from Turkey in Italy

RASFF-Salmonella enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen raw chicken meat from Poland in France

RASFF-Salmonella enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen poultry meat processed in Poland, with raw material from the Czech Republic in Poland

RASFF-Salmonella in minced pork from Germany in Sweden

RASFF-Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in onion powder from unknown origin, via the Netherlands in Sweden

RASFF-Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in seasoning mix from India in Finland

RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Aflatoxin

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RASFF -Salmonella Rissen in corn gluten meal from the Netherlands in Sweden

RASFF -Salmonella spp. in pet food from Mauritius in Italy

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 4.8 / B1 = 28.4 / B1 = 55.9 µg/kg – ppb) in organic soy beans from Kazakhstan in Denmark.

USA – Green Chillies Recall – Listeria monocytogenes

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Bueno Foods has announced a voluntary recall of its frozen non-ready-to-eat green chile.

According to the company, the measure is being taken due to the possibilty of low levels of the listeria bacteria being present in the product.

USA – Microbial Testing Now Required for Infant Formula

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published an interim final rule to further safeguard the health of infants fed infant formula in the United States. The rule, which sets standards for manufacturers to produce safe infant formula that supports healthy growth, is accompanied by two draft guidance documents for industry.

The interim final rule amends the FDA’s quality control procedures, notification, and record and reporting requirements for manufacturers of applicable infant formula products. The rule, in part, will ensure that infant formula contains all federally required nutrients. The interim final rule also establishes current good manufacturing practices specifically designed for infant formula, including required testing for microbial contamination. This microbial testing includes testing representative samples of finished products to prevent the distribution of infant formula products contaminated with the pathogens Cronobacter and Salmonella. The interim final rule also establishes quality factor requirements to support healthy growth.

Companies currently manufacturing infant formula in the United States already voluntarily conduct many of the current good manufacturing practices and quality control procedures included in the interim final rule. Following publication of the rule, the FDA will be accepting and reviewing comments on issues or information not previously considered.

The FDA is accepting comments from the public on the interim final rule for 45 days at http://www.regulations.gov (Docket Number FDA-1995-N-0036).

Norway CO-OP Recall Frozen Wild Berries – Norovirus

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Coop Norway is recalling Coop Wild Berry (Coop Skogsbær) because some of the batches may be contaminated with norovirus. Norovirus can cause acute onset of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and watery diarrhea, and in addition, some flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle and joint aches and headaches. The symptoms usually last from one to three days.

The recalled product is frozen Coop Wild Berry (Coop Skogsbær) packed in 300g packs with packing dates: 30.10.2013 , 13.11.2013 and 20.11.2013.

For more information consumers may contact Coop: ph. 22 89 95 95.

Coop Norway is recalling Coop Wild Berry (Coop Skogsbær) because some of the batches may be contaminated with norovirus. Norovirus can cause acute onset of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and watery diarrhea, and in addition, some flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle and joint aches and headaches. The symptoms usually last from one to three days.

The recalled product is frozen Coop Wild Berry (Coop Skogsbær) packed in 300g packs with packing dates: 30.10.2013 , 13.11.2013 and 20.11.2013.

For more information consumers may contact Coop: ph. 22 89 95 95.

UK -Four more E.coli O157 Cases in Scotland Linked to Burgers

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Four more cases of E coli have been linked to the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, health bosses said.

The new cases bring the total number to 15 and are all linked to events at the venue on January 17, 18 and 19.

An investigation by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) alongside other public health bodies has indicated that burgers sold at the Hydro could have been the cause of the outbreak.

RASFF Alert – Norovirus – Live Clams

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RASFF – norovirus in live clams (Ruditapes decussatus) from Tunisia in Itaky

RASFF Alert – Salmonella – Turkey – Chicken

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RASFF – Salmonella Schwarzengrund in skinless boneless spiced turkey breasts from Brazil in Spain

RASFF – Salmonella enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken drumsticks, wings and legs from Poland in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella enteritidis in chilled chicken from Belgium

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanut – Groundnut – Almonds

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RASFF –aflatoxins (B1 = 80.2; Tot. = 88.4 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut kernels from China in Greece

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 4.1 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 7.1; Tot. = 8.9 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts from Uganda in Belgium

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 63.1; Tot. = 68.4 µg/kg – ppb) in almonds from Spain, via the Netherlands in Germany

USA – FDA – Recall Dog and Cat Food – Salmonella

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Pro-Pet LLC, St. Marys, Ohio, has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods for possible Salmonella contamination. A single field test indicated products manufactured during a two day period, on a single production line may have the potential for Salmonella contamination. Pro-Pet LLC is voluntarily recalling the potentially impacted products made during this timeframe. There have been no reports of illness related to this product to date.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.