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USA – Recall Dog Pet Food – Moulds

Posted on December 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

FDA Mould

The product in question is a single production run and packed in a 7.5 ounce paw print bag marked with a best by date of 08-2015. The best by date can be found on the ingredient label on the back of the package just above the UPC bar code.  The UPC for the Blueberry Hound Cake is:  692614010058; The UPC for the Holiday Hound Cake is:  692614010041.

The recall applies to 7.5 oz. bags of DogCandy® Holiday Hound Cake and Blueberry Hound Cake because the cakes have the potential to become moldy.  These cakes were manufactured specifically for PetSmart Corporation and distributed to approximately 130 PetSmart stores in 36 states.  No other products have been impacted.

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USA – Norovirus Healthcare Professionals Meeting

Posted on December 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Around 90 people fell ill with gastrointestinal symptoms after attending a meeting of women healthcare professionals at the Oregon Zoo last week.

The meeting was attended by 220 members of the Women’s Healthcare Associates group last Wednesday morning. After the event, nearly 100 people became sick with what officials believe was Norovirus infection, according to The Oregonian.

“Norovirus is the most likely culprit,” Dr. Kristina Hedberg, a state epidemiologist, told the paper.

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RASFF/European Alerts – Salmonella, E.coli, Listeria, Norovirus, Clostridium, Enterobacteriaceae

Posted on December 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Salmonella in Celery in Denmark sourced in Vietnam

RASFF – Enterobacteriaceae in Dog Chews in Italy sourced in China

RASSF – Norovirus in Clams in France sourced in the UK

RASFF – Salmonella in Beef Meat in Sweden via Germany/Netherlands

RASFF – Clostridium and E.coli in Green Beans in Denmark sourced in France

France – Listeria in Fresh Goats Cheese

 

 

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Canada – More Nuts Recalled – Salmonella

Posted on December 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CFIA – CIFA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts are sold in 1.36 kg (3 lb) mesh bags bearing UPC0 4684 10948 0.

This product has been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

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Research – Norovirus v Dishwashers

Posted on December 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

What do norovirus and baked-on lasagna have in common? Both can survive the dishwasher.

Researchers at Ohio State University have made a discovery that may help to explain why restaurants have a hard time controlling the spread of norovirus, the leading cause of food poisoning worldwide. About half of all foodborne illness outbreaks in the US are caused by norovirus, most of them, about 80 percent, happen between November and April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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RASFF/European Alerts – E.coli – Salmonella – Aflatoxins

Posted on December 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – E.coli in Mozzerella in France sourced in Italy.

RASFF – Salmonella in Spring Onions in Denmark sourced in Thailand

RASFF – Salmonella in Lemon Grass in Denamrk sourced in Thailand

RASFF – Aflatoxins in Pistachio’s in Italy sourced in Iran

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Australia – Recall Mixed Spice Rack – Salmonella

Posted on December 8, 2012 by | Leave a comment

FSANZFSANZ

Ontrack Pty Ltd and Big W have recalled Truly Gifted Spice Rack 12 Bottle Spice Set 375g from Big W stores in ACT, NSW, TAS and VIC only, due to microbial contamination (Salmonella) in the peppercorn portion of the product. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Date notified to FSANZ

7/12/2012

Food type

Spices

Product name

Truly Gifted Spice Rack

Package description and size

12 Bottle Spice Set 375g – 2 tier

Date marking

Best Before 30/11/2013

Country of origin

China (raw ingredient from India)

Reason for recall

Microbial contamination (Salmonella) in the peppercorn portion of the product

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Canada – Recall Mould Mycotoxin Patulin

Posted on December 6, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CFIACIFA

Reference Number: 7623 Recalling Firm: CIDRERIE MICHEL JODOIN Date of Recall: 12/3/2012 Recall Classification: 3 Distribution : Quebec Extent of the Product Distribution : Retail

Product List

Brand Name Common Name Size Codes(s) on Product UPC Reason for Recall:
VISTA BELLA MICHEL JODOIN SPARKLING APPLE MUST NO ALCOHOL 750 mL LOT 1112 6 09780 01127 7 Chemical – Toxin – Patulin

If you require additional information about an individual recall, please contact us.

Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds, in particular, Aspergillus and Penicillium. It is commonly found in rotting apples, and the amount of patulin in apple products is generally viewed as a measure of the quality of the apples used in production. It is not a particularly potent toxin, but a number of studies have shown that it is genotoxic, which has led to some theories that claim that it may be a carcinogen, though animal studies have remained inconclusive.Patulin is also an antibiotic.Several countries have instituted patulin restrictions in apple products. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum concentration of 50 µg/L in apple juice.

In European Union, the limit is set to 50 micrograms per kilogram (µg/kg) in both apple juice and cider, and to half of that concentration, 25 µg/kg in solid apple products and 10 µg/kg in products for infants and young children. These limits came into force on 1 November 2003.

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Canada Updated Recall Hazlenuts – Salmonella

Posted on December 6, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

The public warning issued on December 2, 2012 has been updated to include additional bulk filberts (hazelnuts).

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the in-shell filberts (hazelnuts) described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Ennis variety filberts (hazelnuts), product of USA, was sold from bulk bins up to and including December 4, 2012.

This product was distributed through Loblaw banners as follows:

Ontario – Cash & Carry, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Fortinos, No Frills Quebec – Loblaws, Maxi & Cie, Maxi, Provigo Newfoundland and Labrador – Dominion

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

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USA – Recall Beef and Cheese Pie Products – Listeria

Posted on December 5, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Journal

Cantina Foods, a Buffalo, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,375 pounds of ready-to-eat beef and cheese pie products because they were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:

  • Cartons containing four clear plastic bags with six 4-oz. “Beef and Cheese Pastellios” in each bag.

There are no labels or marks of inspection on the bags or cartons. The products were produced and sold from Oct. 3, 2012 through Nov. 20, 2012 and distributed to retail establishments in the Buffalo, N.Y. region. The individual pies may have been available for sale from heat trays at convenience stores.

The company had requested to voluntarily suspend its operations in September, 2012 after a food safety assessment by FSIS identified problems with the firm’s Listeria monocytogenes control program. Through their investigation, FSIS enforcement personnel identified the products in commerce and determined that the company had produced them without the benefit of inspection.

FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

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