Category Archives: Food Hygiene

Italy – Herb Infusions – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : ERBA LOGICA

Name : Tasting jar Infusions 45 filters

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 19, 2021

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USA – Starbucks Hepatitis A

Food Poisoning Bulletin

The Camden County Health Department has been notified by a health care provider that a food handler employed at a Starbucks at 1490 Blackwood Clementon Road in Gloucester Township tested positive for hepatitis A and worked through the infectious period.

On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Department of Health was notified that a patient tested positive for hepatitis A and an investigation was instantly commissioned. Members of the Food Surveillance Unit visited the store on Wednesday and conducted an inspection, which showed no evidence of food safety violations. Based on the ongoing investigation the store was closed for operation and was not reopened until all the employees were vaccinated.

Italy – BOX 15 Herbs – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : ERBA LOGICA

Name : BOX 15 LIGHTNESS FILTERS

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 19, 2021

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Organic Figs – Dried Figs – Shelled Hazelnuts – Pistachios – Spice Mix for Chapli Kebab

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Aflatoxins in dried organic figs from Turkey in Germany

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Excessive aflatoxin levels (aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin) in dried organic figs from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins (B1 = 76.31; Tot. = 89.18 µg/kg – ppb) in dried organic figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxins in shelled hazelnuts from Georgia in Italy

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins in Turkish Organic Dried Figs in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in pistachios from the United States in Germany

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from Turkey in Germany

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Elevated Aflatoxin B1 in Spice Mix for Chapli Kebab from Pakistan in Ireland

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Dry Figs/ Rye Bread

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Increased content of ochratoxin A in dry figs used in production of rye bread from Turkey,  Croatia, Slovenia, Austria

RASFF Alert – Brucella spp – Cheeses

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Recall and withdrawal of French cheeses following official confirmation of Brucella melitensis infection in a herd from France in the UK and Belgium

RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Pigs Head Cheese – Minced Meat – Goat Cheese Raw Milk Cheese

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Listeria monocytogenes in toba de porc din Romania/// Listeria monocytogenes in pig head cheese from Romania

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Listeria monocytogenes on goat raw milk cheese from France in Denmark

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Salmonella spp., Listeria and labelling deficiencies in minced meat from Bulgaria in Germany

France – NORMANVILLE SUR PAILLE – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name GRAINDORGE
  • Names of models or references Normanville sur paille – Graindorge – Lot 300921LI2 – Manufacturer’s DLC: 09/12/21 – DLC present on products sold in stores 11/14/21 and 11/23/21
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Date
    3252950011002 300921LI2 Use-by date between 11/14/2021 and 11/23/2021
  • Products List Poster_Reminder_Normanville_on_paille.pdf Enclosed
  • Packaging Plastic film
  • Start date / End of marketing From 04/11/2021 to 17/11/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 14 371 001 CE
  • Further information Product sold in the fresh packaged section of the Traditional Cheese section
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Store

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallpresence of Listeria monocytogenes (<10 / g) on ​​a routine test
  • Risks incurred by the consumerListeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

Australia – Australians warned not to become complacent about food poisoning

Food Safety News

The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has urged consumers not to become complacent about food poisoning.

The message comes as part of Australian Food Safety Week which runs from Nov. 13 to 20. The focus is on food safety in emergency situations and how understanding the hazards and preparing for them can help reduce risks associated with foodborne illness and contamination.

Each year, there are an estimated 4.1 million cases of food poisoning in the country which result in 31,920 hospitalizations, 86 deaths and a million visits to doctors.

Belgium – REBLOCHON DE SAVOIE AOP” cheese (450g) – Brucella spp

AFSCA

Recall of CORA
Product: “REBLOCHON DE SAVOIE AOP” cheese (450g) from the PATRIMOINE GOURMAND brand.
Problem: possible presence of the Brucella bacteria in raw milk cheese.


CORA RECALLS THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED BELOW FOLLOWING A NON-COMPLIANCE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A RISK FOR THE CONSUMER:

Product Mark Bar code Lots Expiration dates (DLC)
REBLOCHON DE SAVOIE AOP 450g GOURMET HERITAGE 3257985003435 311921 22/11/2021
311929 11/30/2021
311935 12/06/2021
312016 12/18/2021

This product was sold in Cora supermarkets in La Louvière (7100), Châtelineau (6200), Hornu (7301), Rocourt (4000), Messancy (6780), Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (1200), Anderlecht (1070).

CORA has decided, in consultation with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain) to recall this product to consumers.

Customers who have purchased this product are requested not to consume it and return it to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

In the meantime, the product has been taken off the shelves of all stores.

We sincerely apologize to our customers for these inconveniences and assure them that we are taking the most effective measures to prevent such incidents.

Any customer who wants more information can contact our quality department on 071. 69.95.24 or by e-mail at the following address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE .

CORA quality department