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USA – A dozen sick with 1 death from Listeria tainted Deli Meat – no common source found

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As of January 26, 2021, a total of 12 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes were reported from four states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page.

Listeria samples from ill people were collected from August 6, 2020, to October 30, 2020. Ill people ranged in age from 40 to 89 years, with a median age of 81 years, and 83% were female. All 12 people were hospitalized, and one death was reported from Florida.

Epidemiologic evidence showed that deli meat was the likely source of this outbreak.

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USA – Multi-state Salmonella outbreak of unknown origin now up to 60 patients

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Food Safety News

Traceback efforts continue in a Salmonella Miami outbreak, but few details are available. Federal investigators report that the patient count has increased to 60. The source has not yet been determined.

In its original outbreak notification on Jan. 13 the Food and Drug Administration’s weekly CORE investigation table listed 48 patients. The FDA has not revealed what states are involved in the outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not released information about the outbreak.

The CORE investigation table indicates that traceback is underway, but it does not provide any other information about what food or foods are part of that effort. The table refers the public to general information pages on Salmonella and the FDA investigation process.

When the outbreak was added to the weekly CORE update an FDA spokesperson told Food Safety News the agency just doesn’t have enough information on the traceback efforts yet.

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India – Maha: 11 children hospitalized for suspected food poisoning

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Outlook India

Palghar, Feb 3(PTI) Eleven children have been hospitalized for suspected food poisoning in Maharashtra”s Palghar district, a health official said.

District Health Officer Dr Dayanand Suryavanshi said all of them were now stable and out of danger.

The children, in the age group of 5 to 12, reported symptoms such as vomiting and nausea after eating lunch at a wedding at Kirat village on Monday and were shifted to Somta Primary Health Centre.

On Tuesday they were shifted to Rural Hospital at Kasa.

The samples of the food have been sent to a laboratory.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Organic Dried Figs – Dried Figs

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European Food Alerts

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aflatoxins (B1 = 8.7 µg/kg – ppb) in organic dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 68.89; Tot. = 128.26 µg/kg – ppb) in organic dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 43; Tot. = 63 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

 

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RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Raw Milk Cheese – Chilled Vegetarian Soya Sausage

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European Food Alerts

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Listeria monocytogenes (detected /25g) and high count of Escherichia coli (>1500000 /g) in raw milk cheese (Fourme d’Ambert) from France in France

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Listeria monocytogenes (650 CFU/g) in chilled vegetarian soya sausages from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

 

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Sesame Seeds – Paprika Powder – Chille Frozen Turkey Meat and Offals – Frozen Veal Kebab – Chilled Cooked Shrimp – Frozen Poultry Meat

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Salmonella (present /25g) in sesame seeds from Turkey in the Netherlands

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Salmonella (presence /25g) in paprika powder from China in the Netherlands 

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Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled and frozen turkey meat and offals from Poland in Poland

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Salmonella (presence /25g) in veal meat from Belgium used in frozen veal kebab from Germany in Germany

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Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled cooked shrimps from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

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Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen poultry meat from Poland in Italy

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Canada – TerrAscend Canada recalls all lots of Haven St. Rise No.570 Wild Berry THC Infused Gummy and Haven St. Drift No. 470 Sour Watermelon THC Infused Gummy – Mould

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CFIA

Affected products

All lots of Haven St. Rise No.570 Wild Berry THC Infused Gummy and Haven St. Drift No. 470 Sour Watermelon THC Infused Gummy

Product description

This recall involves 33 lots of two edible cannabis products produced by TerrAscend Canada. These products were sold through provincially- authorized retailers in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Newfoundland.

Product Name Lot Numbers
Haven St.Rise No.570 Wild Berry THC Infused Gummy 2002172, 2002228, 2002291, 2002307, 2002308, 2002364, 2002366, 2002372,2002374, 2002381, 2002591, 2002593, 2002670, 2002672, 2002674, 2002774, 2002794
Haven St. Drift No. 470 Sour Watermelon THC Infused Gummy 2002230, 2002232, 2002289, 2002311, 2002313, 2002339, 2002341, 2002368, 2002370, 2002595, 2002597, 2002599, 2002601, 2002738, 2002740, 2002742

Hazard identified

The affected product may contain mould. In certain individuals, exposure may result in allergic symptom such as sneezing, coughing, wheezing, runny nose or nasal congestion, and watery or itchy eyes.

The use of, or exposure to a mouldy product may cause temporary adverse health consequences, where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

To date, TerrAscend Canada has received 10 complaints regarding the recalled lots, none of which involved an adverse reaction. Health Canada has not received any complaints or reports of adverse reactions related to the recalled lot.

Number sold

330,927 units of recalled product were sold.

Time period sold

The recalled product was sold from September 2020 to January 2021.

Companies

Recalling Firm
TerrAscend Canada
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-855-837-7295
Distributor
Ontario Cannabis Store
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-844-627-1112
Distributor
British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch
British Columbia
CANADA
Tel: 604-252-7400
Distributor
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis
Alberta
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-272-8876
Distributor
P.E.I Cannabis
Prince Edward Island
CANADA
Tel: 902-368-5551
Distributor
Cannabis NB
New Brunswick
CANADA
Tel: 1-833-821-2195
Distributor
Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba
Manitoba
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-782-0363
Distributor
Cannabis NL
Newfoundland and Labrador
CANADA
Tel: 1-844-757-5986
Distributor
Retailers in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and return unopened product to the retailer where the product was purchased. Open product should be discarded securely, and out of reach of children and young persons.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety complaints related to the use of this cannabis products or any other cannabis product by filling out the online complaint form.

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Canada – Panache brand Sweet Onion Poppy Seed Dressing recalled due to spoilage

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CFIA

Recall / advisory date:February 1, 2021

Reason for recall / advisory:Microbiological – Non harmful (Quality/Spoilage)

Hazard classification:Class 3

Company / Firm:Sobeys Inc.Distribution:Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Extent of the distribution:RetailReference number:14203

Affected products

Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Code(s) on Product
Panache Sweet Onion Poppy Seed Dressing 350 ml 6 23682 1222 9 Best Before 2021 OC 16
Panache Sweet Onion Poppy Seed Dressing 350 ml 6 23682 1222 9 Best Before 2021 OC 30

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Israel – Textboss factory Ltd. announces on recalling of corned beef New York product – Listeria monocytogenes

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Click to access RCL_14012021_EN.pdf

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USA – E. coli tainted Raw Milk Recalled

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A Washington State dairy is recalling unpasteurized, raw milk from retailers and consumers after state tests showed a sample was contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

Williams Valley Family Farm LLC announced the recall today, warning consumers to stop using the implicated milk.

“The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) revealed the presence of toxin-producing E. coliin retail raw whole milk. . . . Williams Valley Family Farm LLC and WSDA continue to work jointly to address the source of the problem,” company officials of the Clayton, WA, dairy said in the recall notice.

There is concern that consumers may have significant portions of the milk in their homes because its best-by dates range from Feb. 8 through Feb. 17.

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