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Iceland- Salmonella in HUSK fiber capsules and powders – updated

Posted on April 26, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Updated 23.04.21 at 14:55: Matvælastofnun has received confirmation from RASFF Europe’s warning system that the following HUSK PSYLLIUM products, shipped to Iceland by E. Bridde ehf. until the year 2018 and then for sale in Iceland, is also covered by the recall. The company Orkla recalls all HUSK PSYLLIUM products as a precaution, including older batches. The products are valid until September 2021 and may be found at consumers’ homes. Their consumption should be avoided.

REMEMBER recall

Vara	Production batch	Best for a date
REMEMBER PSYLLIUM capsules 225 pcs.	118181	4/30/2021
REMEMBER PSYLLIUM capsules 225 pcs.	160181	6/30/2021
REMEMBER PSYLLIUM capsules 225 pcs.	161181	6/30/2021
REMEMBER PSYLLIUM capsules 225 pcs.	212181	31.7.2021
REMEMBER PSYLLIUM fragrance 200g	480057	8/31/2021
REMEMBER PSYLLIUM fragrance 450g	478333	6/30/2021
REMEMBER PSYLLIUM fragrance 450g	480058	9/30/2021

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Updated 19.04.21 at 14:43: One product has been added to the recall of HUSK from the company Orkla due to the risk of salmonella. All batches of the gluten-free baking ingredient Fiber Husk are recalled. Fiber Husk was for sale in Kaupfélag Skagfirðinga in Sauðakrókur.

REMEMBER recall
Picture of the HUSK products that were for sale and are recalled by Kaupfélag Skagfirðinga.

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Updated 17.04.21 at 11:55 – Distribution: Recalled products were for sale in Lyfjavers store on Suðurlandsbraut, Lyfjavers online store and Kaupfélag Skagfirðinga in Sauðárkrókur. No further distribution within the country is known at this time, but work is continuing to gather information on distribution.

Recall of REMEMBER

Product Name:

REMEMBER Natural fiber, powder (Natural fiber)
REMEMBER Natural fibers, capsules (Natural fiber)
REMEMBER Fiber + Lactic acid bacteria, powder (Natural fiber + Lactic acid bacteria)
REMEMBER Fiber + Lactic Acid Bacteria (Natural Fiber + Lactic Acid Bacteria)
REMEMBER Stomach Balance
REMEMBER Psyllium Stomach Balance
REMEMBER Psyllium Frogs

All batches are recalled. See further information about products in the press release of the Reykjavík Health Inspectorate .

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News 16.04.21 at 11:20:

Matvælastofnun warns against consuming HUSK PSYLLIUM FROSKALLER and HUSK PSYLLIUM MAVEBALANCE fiber capsules and powders from the company Orkla Care. Salmonella has been identified in the products and three deaths and a number of infections in Denmark can be traced to their consumption.

Recall of REMEMBER

Matvælastofnun and the municipal health inspectorate continue to work on obtaining information on distribution to Iceland. The products have been imported to the country and are available in pharmacies, among other places. Recall is ongoing in all rounds. Full distribution is not available at this time, but further information will be published as soon as it is available.

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Updated 17.04.21 at 11:55

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USA – Black Beans brought back because of Botulism risk

Posted on April 26, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Faribault Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 15 ounce cans of S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 ounce cans of O Organic Brand Black Beans and 15 ounce cans of O Organic Brand Chili Beans because the cans may have a compromised hermetic seal. The compromised hermetic seal may affect can integrity and may cause the cans to leak, bloat or allow bacteria to grow inside the product which could lead to serious illness. Clostridium botulinum poisoning in humans can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Symptoms may include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness. Botulism poisoning can cause paralysis of the breathing muscles, which can result in death unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is provided.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in retail stores.

This event only affects the lot codes listed below: The lot codes are printed on the bottom of the can.

Product	Lot Number	Distribution Dates
S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz.	Best By JAN 31 2023 1329A 032 21	February 2021-April 2021
S& W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz.	Best By FEB 01 2023 1329A 033 21	February 2021-April 2021
S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz.	Best By FEB 02 2023 1329A 034 21	February 2021-April 2021
S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 oz.	Best By FEB 03 2023 1329A 035 21	February 2021-April 2021
O Organic Organic Black Beans, 15 oz.	Best By FEB 03 2023 981A 035 21	February 2021-April 2021
O Organic Organic Chili Beans, 15 oz.	Best By FEB 04 2023 978A 036 21	February 2021-April 2021

No other production codes, sizes or brands of Faribault Foods, Inc. products are affected by this recall.

Consumers who may have purchased the products listed above should return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement.

The recall was initiated after the firm had received consumer and customer complaints regarding failure of the hermetic seal. The problem related to the hermetic seal failure was corrected and no other product is affected.

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Denmark – Risk of mold growth in sliced Spanish cheese

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DVFA

BIGFOOD Danmark ApS is recalling Spanish hard cheese in slices after the company has found leaks in individual packages, and there is thus a risk of mold growth in the product. Food with skim growth is unsuitable as food.

Recalled Foods , Published: April 23, 2021

Which food:
Palancares Semi-Curado / Spanish hard cheese in slices
Net content: 90 grams
Best before date: 25.06.2021
Lot number: 0563660421

Palancares Curado / Spanish hard cheese in slices
Net content: 90 grams
Best before date: 26.06.2021
Lot number: 0573660121

Sold in:
FACTS stores across the country

Company recalling:
BIGFOOD Danmark ApS

Cause:
There is a risk of mold growth in the product.

Risk:
Mold growth means that the product is considered unsuitable as food.

Advice for consumers: The Danish
Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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France – Product recall: Karma Botanik Aloe Ginger Lemon brand Karma – Bacillus cereus

Posted on April 26, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Oulah

Product recall: Karma Botanik Aloe Ginger Lemon brand Karma

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Evidence of development of Bacillus cereus

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and destroy or return to point of sale for reimbursement.

Food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus results in either diarrhea often accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea and sometimes fever occurring within 8 to 16 hours after ingestion of the contaminated food, or vomiting occurring within 5 hours. hours after consumption. These symptoms may be worsened in sensitive or immunocompromised people.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Model names or references
Karma Botanik Aloe Ginger Lemon 75 cL

▸ Barcode
3760192492768

▸ DDM
• 01/18/2022
• 01/19/2022
• 09/10/2022

▸ Source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/

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Germany – HUSK Psyllium FLEE SEED SHELL powder 200 g HUSK Psyllium FLEE SEED SHELL 225 capsules – Salmonella

Posted on April 26, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

LMW

Warning type:

Food

Date of first publication:

04/23/2021

Product name:

HUSK Psyllium FLEE SEED SHELL powder 200 g HUSK Psyllium FLEE SEED SHELL 225 capsules

Product pictures:

Hecht Pharma GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):

Distributor in Germany: Hechtpharma GmbH, Zevener Str. 9, 27432 Bremervörde

Reason for warning:

Possible exposure to salmonella

Packaging Unit:

200g (powder); 225 capsules (capsules)

Lot identification:

PZN: 12539595 (powder), PZN: 12539603 (capsules)

Additional Information:

Salmonella
A salmonella disease manifests itself within a few days after infection with diarrhea, abdominal pain and occasionally vomiting and a slight fever. The symptoms usually subside on their own after several days. Infants, toddlers, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system in particular can develop more severe disease courses. People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and advise them of a possible salmonella infection.
Seeking preventive medical treatment without symptoms does not make sense.

You can find more information about the pathogen here: http://www.infektionsschutz.de/erregersteckbriefe/salmonellen

Homepage of the manufacturer:

http://www.hecht-pharma.de

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg:

poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:

poststelle@lgl.bayern.de

Berlin:

poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de

Bremen:

Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de

Hamburg:

poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de

Hesse:

Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:

poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de

Lower Saxony:

poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de

North Rhine-Westphalia:

poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de

Rhineland-Palatinate:

Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de

Saarland:

poststelle-luv@lav.saarland.de

Saxony:

poststelle@sms.sachsen.de

Saxony-Anhalt:

poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de

Schleswig-Holstein:

poststelle@jumi.landsh.de

Thuringia:

LM-Ueberendung@tlv.thueringen.de

Press releases and information
title	Attachment or web link
Recall Hecht Pharma	Recall Hecht Pharma.pdf

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Australia – Naturally Good Products Pty Ltd — Naturally Good Super Paleo Breakfast Biscuits 150g, Lemon Chia Flavour, Maple Hemp Flavour and Vanilla Flax Flavour

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PSA

PRA No.

2021/18984

Date published

25 Apr 2021

Product description

1. Naturally Good Super Paleo Breakfast Biscuit Lemon Chia Flavour 150g

2. Naturally Good Super Paleo Breakfast Biscuit Maple Hemp Flavour 150g

3. Naturally Good Super Paleo Breakfast Biscuit Vanilla Flax Flavour 150g

Packaged in a cardboard box

All Best Before dates from 26-08-2021 up to and including 15-03-2022

Photograph of Naturally Good Breakfast Biscuit Lemon Chia

Photograph of Naturally Good Breakfast Biscuit Maple Hemp

Photograph of Naturally Good Breakfast Biscuit Vanilla Flax

Identifying features

Barcode number

9311799089208 Lemon Chia, 9311799089109 Maple Hemp, 9311799089000 Vanilla Flax

What are the defects?

The recall is due to potential for an increase in moisture, which may lead to microbial growth.

What are the hazards?

Food products with microbial growth may cause illness if consumed.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should not eat this product and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information, please contact Naturally Good Products Pty Ltd by phone on 03 9460 8050 or via https://www.naturallygoodproducts.com.au

Supplier

Naturally Good Products Pty Ltd

Traders who sold this product

Independent retailers including IGA & health food stores in NSW, ACT, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, NT & SA

Where the product was sold

Australian Capital Territory

International

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Dates available for sale

22 July 2020 – 22 April 2021

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (93.95 KB)

Coordinating agency

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is the coordinating agency for this recall.

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USA – Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk

Posted on April 23, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

FDA

Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling all cases of its 200g/7.05-ounce packages of Enoki Mushrooms (Product of Korea) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

FDA

Guan’s Mushroom Co of Commerce, CA is recalling all cases of its 200g/7.05-ounce packages of Enoki Mushroom (Product of China) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Canada – Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs

Posted on April 23, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Government of Canada

Salmonella Eggs Food Poisoning Food Safety

This notice has been updated to reflect that the outbreak appears to be over and the investigation is winding down. Although the outbreak appears to be over, Canadians are advised to always follow safe food-handling tips if you are buying, cleaning, chilling, cooking and storing any type of eggs or egg-based foods.

In total, 70 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness were reported in: Newfoundland and Labrador (27), and Nova Scotia (43). Individuals became sick between late October 2020 and mid-March 2021. Nineteen individuals were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. Individuals who became ill were between 2 and 98 years of age. The majority of cases (71%) were female.

Between October and December 2020, CFIA issued food recall warnings for a variety of eggs distributed in Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Some individuals who became sick in this outbreak reported exposure to recalled eggs; however, there were a number of ill individuals that did not.

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