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USA – Certain Dungeness crabs recalled because of poisoning risk -Domoic Acid – Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning

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The Quinault Tribe of the Northwestern United States is voluntarily recalling almost 58,000 pounds of live or un-eviscerated Dungeness crab because of possible domoic acid contamination, which can cause amnesic shellfish poisoning in people. 

With Dungeness crab being a popular New Year’s dish, public health officials in Washing state posted the recall notice today in hopes of reaching holiday cooks before meals are prepared. It is not clear how far the crab may have been distributed.

Domoic acid is a naturally occurring toxin produced by certain types of algae and can be harmful to humans if contaminated shellfish is consumed. 

Domoic acid can cause amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP) with symptoms including vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps within 24 hours of ingestion. In severe cases, ASP can cause permanent short-term memory loss.

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Lithuania – Lithuania orders destruction of eggs contaminated by Salmonella

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Food Safety News

Lithuanian authorities have ordered the destruction of some eggs from Ukraine because of the detection of Salmonella.

The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) prohibited the sale of medium sized white eggs in packs of 10 with a shelf life until Dec. 26, 2020. More than 38,000 cartons of eggs were affected.

An investigation into the marketing of potentially unsafe products was started after a notification on the European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) and based on information from the retailer Lidl Lietuva.

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Italy- SALAM D’LA TRADISSION – Microbiological Contamination

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Salute

Brand : I SALAM ‘D GIORS

Name : SALAM D’LA TRADISSION

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 31 December 2020

Documentation

Documentation

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Australia – Monde Nissin Australia Pty Ltd t/as nudie Foods — nudie nothing but 2 apples 200mL – Mycotoxin – Patulin

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FSANZ

PRA No.
2020/18786
Date published
4 Jan 2021
Product description

Nudie nothing but 2 apples 200mL
Tetra Pak

Best Before 18-June 21
(All other Best Before dates are not affected)

Photograph of nudie nothing but 2 apples 200ml

Identifying features

Other
APN/EAN 9332991002130

What are the defects?

The recall is due to microbial (mycotoxin – patulin) contamination.

What are the hazards?

Food products containing the mycotoxin patulin may cause illness if consumed.

What should consumers do?

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information, please contact Monde Nissin Australia Pty Ltd by phone on 1800 466 834 or email info@nudie.com.au or via www.nudie.com.au

Supplier
Monde Nissin Australia Pty Ltd t/as nudie Foods
Traders who sold this product

Independent food retailers including IGA in NSW, Vic & SA, Independent food retailers in Qld, Tas & WA and Woolworths nationally.

Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Dates available for sale
  • 26 October 2020 – 24 December 2020

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (136.52 KB)

Coordinating agency

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

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Belgium – 700G turkey roulade (frozen) – Salmonella

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AFSCA

12/31/2020
Recall of Aldi
Product: 700G turkey roulade (frozen).
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Denomination: 700G turkey roulade (frozen)
EAN code: 270 5360 7
Brand: Tupelo farm
Expiration date (DLC): 25/09/2021
Batch number: 25089
Sales period: from 12/09/2020 to 12/31 / 2020
Points of sale: ALDI stores

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

An analysis by our supplier showed the presence of Salmonella in the product “Turkey roll 700G (frozen)”.

ALDI has therefore decided, in consultation with the AFSCA, to withdraw this product from the market and to recall it to consumers.

Other ALDI products are not affected by this product recall.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RISK

The possible symptoms of salmonella poisoning are: fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea, within 12 to 48 hours of consuming the contaminated food. The risk of infection is higher in the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

People who have consumed these products and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption.

ADVICE FOR CONSUMERS

Please do not consume these products and bring them back to the store.
The returned products will be reimbursed (also without receipt).

For any further information, you can contact ALDI via customercareFR@aldi.be .

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France – Product recall: Picodon AOP Bleus x12 60g from CAVET brand – Salmonella

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Oulah

Product recall: Picodon AOP Bleus x12 60g from CAVET brand

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Foodborne illness caused by Salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more serious in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
…

▸ Lot
182_2411

▸ DLC
01/24/2021

▸ Consumer service contact
La Maison CAVET apologizes for these inconveniences and remains at your disposal to answer your questions,
by e-mail to the following address: direction@picodon-cavet.fr

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

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Germany – Lamb chop cut frozen – Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli pathogens (EHEC)

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LMW

Warning type:Food
Date of first publication:12/30/2020
Product name:

Lamb chop cut frozen

Product pictures:

Produktbild.png
Manufacturer (distributor):Alexander Eyckeler GmbH
Reason for warning:

Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli pathogens (EHEC) were found in a piece from the lot.

Packaging Unit:s. attached customer information
Durability:s. attached customer information
Production date:s. attached customer information
Lot identification:s. attached customer information
Further information:Reference is made to the company’s customer information sheet attached.
Contact to the responsible authorities:
Baden-Württemberg:

poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Bremen:Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de
Hamburg:poststelle@bgv.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
Customer information
201230_Press release_71656_509051_.pdf

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Organic Peanut Kernels – Roasted and Salted Watermelon Seeds

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RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 81 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Spain in Spain

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 54; Tot. = 64 µg/kg – ppb) in organic peanut kernels from Egypt in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 13.7 mg/kg – ppm) and ochratoxin A (11.4 mg/kg – ppm) in roasted and salted watermelon seeds from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 36; Tot. = 90 µg/kg – ppb) in organic dried figs from Turkey in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 53; Tot. = 55 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 17; Tot. = 18 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 17; Tot. = 22 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 48; Tot. = 109 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

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RASFF Alerts – E.coli – Chilled Burrata – Chilled Mussels

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

high count of Escherichia coli (730000 CFU/g) in chilled burrata from Italy in France

RASFF

Escherichia coli (130,330,45,490,170 MPN/100g) in chilled mussels (Mitylus galloprovincialis) from Spain in Italy

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RASFF Alert – Mould – Hazlenuts

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

Cladosporium moulds in hazelnuts from Turkey, via Spain in the Netherlands

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