Category Archives: Food Hygiene

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Chicken MDM – Dried Black Mulberry – Chicken Thighs – Sesame Seeds – Paprika Powder – Black Pepper – Chilled Turkey Neck Skin – Frozen Beef Steaks – Minced Chicken Breasts – Half Chicken Breasts – Marinated Chicken – Paprika – Poultry Meat – Chilled Fillet Americain – Sesame Seeds

Posted on March 27, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen chicken MDM from Poland in Bulgaria

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (presence /25g) in dried black mulberry from Afghanistan in Finland

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen chicken thighs from Germany in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in white sesame seeds from Sudan, via the United Arab Emirates in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in paprika powder from China in Spain

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella (in 5 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled turkey neck skin from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen beef steaks from Uruguay in Spain

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen minced chicken breasts from Hungary in France

RASFF – Salmonella (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen salted half chicken breasts from Brazil in the UK

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Newport (in 5 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen marinated chicken inner fillets from Poland in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in paprika (Capsicum spp.) from China in Spain

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled poultry meat from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella (present /25g) in chilled filet americain from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from Ethiopia in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Chilled Marbled Ham – Bavarois Pastry – Fozen Roastbeef

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RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (<10 /g) in chilled marbled ham from France in France

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in frozen bavarois pastry from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (200 CFU/g) and too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (300000 CFU/g) in frozen roastbeef from Argentina, via Italy in Germany

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RASFF Alert – PSP – Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning – Chilled Scalops

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RASFF – Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins (1106 µg/kg – ppb) in chilled scallops from Norway in Norway

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RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Raisins

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RASFF – ochratoxin A (13.8 µg/kg – ppb) in raisins from Uzbekistan in Latvia

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Roasted Groundnuts – Salted Pistachios – Almonds – Seasoning Mix – Organic Groundnuts – Spice Mix – Dried Figs – Hazlenuts

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RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 5.8; Tot. = 7.7 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted groundnuts from Turkey in Switzerland

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 13.4; Tot. = 13.7 µg/kg – ppb) in salted pistachios from Pakistan in Switzerland

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 37.5; Tot. = 62.2 µg/kg – ppb) in almonds from Spain in Germany

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 14.6; Tot. = 15.1 µg/kg – ppb) in seasoning mix from Pakistan in Ireland

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 16; Tot. = 17 µg/kg – ppb) in organic groundnuts from Egypt in the Netherlands

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 20.1; Tot. = 20.8 µg/kg – ppb) in spice mix from Pakistan in Ireland

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 9; Tot. = 12 µg/kg – ppb) in organic groundnuts kernels from Egypt in the Netherlands

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 19; Tot. = 28 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in the Netherlands

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 38; Tot. = 50 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled groundnuts from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF – aflatoxins (Tot. = 29.5 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia in Bulgaria

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USA – Fuji Foods Sushi Facility Receives FDA Warning Letter For Listeria

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

Fuji Foods sushi facility has received an FDA warning letter for Listeria contamination in their facility. That company, located at 121 Liberty Street in Brockton, Massachusetts, recalled ready-to-eat sushi, salads, and spring rolls under the brand names Trader Joes and Okami on November 27, 2019 for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses were reported in connection with that recall.

 

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UK- Scotland – Recall of Cumberland Sausages from O Flynns Gourmet Sausage Company Due to the Presence of Salmonella

Posted on March 26, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2020.19
Product: O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company Cumberland Sausages;
pack size: 360g and 5kg
Batch Code: 200318

‘Use by’ date: 28.03.2020
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company is recalling the above batch of Cumberland sausages due to the presence of Salmonella. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

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UK – FSA publishes guidance for food businesses on coronavirus (COVID-19)

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The FSA has today published guidance to assist food businesses in responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The new guidance has been developed with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and covers a range of areas including good hygiene practice, management of employee sickness, and social distancing for specific food business settings.

It is very unlikely that people can catch COVID-19 from food. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness and not known to be transmitted by exposure to food or food packaging.

The FSA is working with the food industry to ensure that businesses know what their responsibilities are and what actions they need to take to maintain safety standards and protect staff during the outbreak.

The guidance can be found on GOV.UK

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Australia -Fresh Frontier — Foodies Choice Gourmet Greek Salad with Quinoa plus Kale 320g -Salmonella

Posted on March 25, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product description

Foodies Choice Gourmet Greek Salad with Quinoa plus Kale 320g
Ready-to-eat Greek Salad in a plastic container

Use By 23/3/2020, 24/3/2020, 25/3/2020

Photograph of Foodies Choice Greek Salad with Quinoa and Kale

Identifying features

Other
Batch Code 16/3/2020, 17/3/2020, 18/3/2020

What are the defects?

The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination.

What are the hazards?

Food products contaminated with Salmonella 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 Fresh Frontier by phone on 08 6162 9958 or via www.freshfrontier.com.au

Supplier
Fresh Frontier
Traders who sold this product

IGA
Farmer Jacks
Gilberts Fresh
Rawsters
SUPA IGA

Where the product was sold
Western Australia
Dates available for sale
  • 17 March 2020 – 19 March 2020

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (35.22 KB)

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Australia – Supreme Salads — Supreme Salads Salad Mixes 150g and 250g – Salmonella

Posted on March 25, 2020 by | Leave a comment

PSG

Product description

Salad mixes in clear plastic containers:

Garden Salad 150g and 250g
Supreme Salad 150g and 250g
Greek Salad 150g and 250g

All Best Before dates – 18/03/2020, 19/03/2020, 20/03/2020, 23/03/2020, 24/03/2020, 25/03/2020, 26/03/2020

Photograph of Supreme Salads Salad Mixes

Identifying features

Other
APN/EAN numbers – 9345304000112, 9345304000020, 9345304000051, 934530400105, 9345304000037, 9345304000044

What are the defects?

The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination.

What are the hazards?

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

What should consumers do?

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

For further information, please contact Supreme Salads by email at info@supremesalads.com.au or by phone on 0407 441 427.

Supplier
Supreme Salads
Traders who sold this product

IGA stores
Independent grocers in WA

Where the product was sold
Western Australia
Dates available for sale
  • 12 March 2020 – 20 March 2020

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (276 KB)

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