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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Roasted Shell Peanuts – Chia Seeds – Figs – Dried Figs – Peanuts – Roasted Salted Pistachios – Groundnuts

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RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 16.91; Tot. = 17.95 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted salted pistachios from Turkey in Germany

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 32.6 µg/kg – ppb) in chia seeds from Paraguay in the Netherlands

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 7.1 µg/kg – ppb) in chia seeds from Paraguay in the Netherlands

RASFF -aflatoxins (Tot. = 29.27 µg/kg – ppb) in figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 103.48; Tot. = 263.69 µg/kg – ppb) in figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 70.74; Tot. = 74.35 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 44.56; Tot. = 107.01 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF -aflatoxins (Tot. = 22,73 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 7.5 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF -aflatoxins (Tot. = 29 µg/kg – ppb) and ochratoxin A (54 µg/kg – ppb) in organic dried figs from Turkey in the Netherlands

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 16.9 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted salted pistachios from the United States in the UK

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 4.7 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 8.4; Tot. = 9.6 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from the United States in the UK

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RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Chilled Sliced Bacon – Pancakes mini blinis – Chilled Smoked Salmon

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RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chilled sliced bacon from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF -suspicion of Listeria monocytogenes in pancakes mini blinis from France in Spain

RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chilled smoked salmon from Norway in the Netherlands

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USA -Scombroid Poisoning Associated with All Water Seafood in Seattle, WA

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

An outbreak of scombroid poisoning is associated with All Water Seafood & Oyster Bar, located in the Loews Hotel 1000, at 1001 1st Avenue in Seattle, Washington. Three people are sick in this outbreak. They ate tuna at that restaurant on November 4, 2019; all patients are from one party. No one has been hospitalized.

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Canada -Food Recall Warning – Lobster in brine and Crab in brine, sold in jars with no labels, recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridium botulinum

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Recall details

Ottawa, November 13, 2019 – Denis Losier is recalling Lobster in brine and Crab in brine, sold in jars with no labels, from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information/ Distribution
None Lobster in brine 250 mL or 500 mL (sold in Mason jars) None All units sold up to and including November 13, 2019 Sold at Marché G & D, 1006 Saint-Laurent Blvd., Montréal, Quebec

Distributed in New Brunswick by Denis Losier, Tracadie, New Brunswick
None Crab in brine 250 mL or 500 mL (sold in Mason jars) None All units sold up to and including November 13, 2019 Sold at Marché G & D, 1006 Saint-Laurent Blvd., Montréal, Quebec

Distributed in New Brunswick by Denis Losier, Tracadie, New Brunswick

Background

This recall was triggered by test results. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

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USA – Russ Davis Wholesale Voluntarily Recalling Products Due to Possible Health Risk

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Russ Davis Wholesale (RDW), a leading fresh produce processor and distributor, in an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling multiple products due to possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

This recall is in response to Mann Packaging, Inc. initiating a recall late in the day November 3, 2019 as an ingredient provider to Russ Davis Wholesale.

To date, Russ Davis Wholesale has not received any reported illnesses related to this organism.

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USA – Gainesville Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 47 People in Florida

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

A Gainesville, Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 47 people in Florida, according to news reports. The Department of Health in Alachua County first became aware of this outbreak on November 4, 2019.

The source of the illnesses seems to be box lunches that were prepared by a local religious or cultural community. A specific food has not yet been linked to the illnesses.

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Rwanda – Contaminated Kenyan Food Products Removed From Shelves – Aflatoxin

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Rwanda has banned several Kenyan-produced peanut butter and maize flower brands from its market following their recall by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) due to high levels of aflatoxins.

Aflatoxins are poisonous carcinogens that are produced by certain molds which grow in soil, decaying vegetation, hay, and grains.

According to Rwanda Foods and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA),the products were found on the Rwandan market and necessary measures were taken immediately.

“In our inspection, today, we also seized and quarantined over 100 of those products and so now we have notified the sellers about those products. Those products should be returned to the distributors,” Dr Charles Karangwa, Acting Director General at Rwanda FDA, told The New Times.

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Australia – Fifteen people Australia-wide hit with Salmonella after Core Powerfoods recall

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Fifteen people have been struck with salmonella following a national recall of frozen meals sold at Coles and IGA supermarkets.

Core Powerfoods issued a recall of their frozen meals, including the 310g or 350g Going Nuts, Deep South Chilli, Muay Thai Meatballs, Holy Meatballs, Naked Chicken, Seismic Chicken, Old School, and Smokey Mountain Meatballs.

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USA – Kowalski’s, Amazon, Crazy Fresh Entrees Recalled For Possible Listeria

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Kowalski’s, Amazon, Crazy Fresh Entrees Recalled For Possible Listeria
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The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for Kowalski’s, Amazon, and Crazy Fresh entrees recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. They contain ingredients recalled by Mann Packing Co. in October 2019. There have been no report of adverse reactions or illness associated with the consumption of these products.

The entrees recalled for Listeria  include:

  • 12 ounce sealed plastic trays containing “CRAZY FRESH Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
  • 12 ounce sealed plastic trays containing “KOWALSKI’S Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
  • 12 ounce sealed plastic trays containing “quick & easy Meals Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
  • 15.8 ounce clear plastic clamshell packages containing “BUTTER CHICKEN amazon go Butter Chicken with Turmeric Rice” with best by dates through November 6, 2019 represented on the label.
  • 13.05 ounce plastic clamshell packages containing “BROCCOLI CRUNCH POWER BOWL amazon go BROCCOLI CRUNCH POWER BOWL WITH CHICKEN” with best by dates through November 6, 2019 represented on the label.

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USA – Taher Voluntarily Recalls Veggie & Ranch Cups With Cauliflower Because of Possible Health Risk

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FDA

Taher, Inc., in conjunction with Mann Packing Co., as part of a multi-state recall due to the potential risk of Listeria monocytogenes, in an abundance of caution is announcing a voluntary recall of vegetable cups served in select locations in Minnesota.

This recall impacts only the 7.5oz Fresh Seasons Kitchen Veggie & Ranch Cup containing cauliflower sold between October 30, 2019 and November 4, 2019 in select cafeterias and vending machines in Minnesota. The cup has a UPC number of 8 10106 020334 and a sell by date of November 11, 2019.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with either the Mann Packing Co. or Taher, Inc. voluntary recall. These products have been recalled out of an abundance of caution.

Customers who have questions about the recall can contact Taher, Inc. at 952-945-0505 or email communications@taher.com.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Taher
 952-945-0505
 communications@taher.com
Media:
Jill Teut
 612- 708-0350

Product Photos

  • Product image Fresh Seasons Kitchen Fresh Veggie & Ranch Cup

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