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France – Product recall: Bonduelle brand Mesclun 145g – Salmonella

Posted on December 14, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Bonduelle brand Mesclun 145g

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 for reimbursement.

Foodborne illnesses caused by salmonella result in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more serious in young children, immunocompromised people 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

▸ Lot, DLC and distributors 27631363 – 12/12/20 – Intermarché
• 27631345 – 12/12/20 – Intermarché
• 27631345 – 12/12/20 – System U
• 27631363 – 12/12/20 – System U
• 27631363 – 12/12/20 – Large grocery store in Paris
• 27631363 – 12/12/20 – Segurel (Transporter)
• 27631345 – 12/12/20 – Leclerc
• 27631363 – 12/12/20 – Leclerc
• 27631345 – 12/12 / 20 – Carrefour
• 27631363 – 12/12/20 – Carrefour

▸ Source
https://www.economie.gouv.fr/

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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Eggs from Hilly Acres Farm recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, December 12, 2020 – Hilly Acres Farm is recalling eggs from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers, and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes should not serve, sell, or use the recalled products described below.

The recalled products have only been sold in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Only eggs from Hilly Acres Farm with best before dates indicated in the table below where the lot code contains “N38” or where there is no lot code on the package are implicated by the recall.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Farmer John Eyking Large Size Eggs 12 eggs 0 73557 00002 1 DEC 27 N38
JAN 3 N38
JAN 10 N38
Farmer John Eyking Large Size Brown Eggs 12 eggs 0 73557 00005 2 DEC 27 N38
JAN 3 N38
JAN 10 N38
Nova Eggs Large Size White Eggs 18 eggs 0 59001 90118 2 JAN 10 N38

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

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.

Product photos

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  • Date code: JAN 10 N38
  • Farmer John Eyking: Large Size Brown Eggs - 12 eggs
  • Farmer John Eyking: Large Size Eggs - 12 eggs
  • Nova Eggs: Large Size White Eggs - 18 eggs

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca
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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Chicken Doner – Chicken Elements – Chicken Breast Fillets – Chorizo – Goose Breast – Turkey Meat – Minced Beef and Beef Cuts – Organic Flaxseed – Betel Leaves

Posted on December 11, 2020 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

Salmonella (present) in chicken doner from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken elements from Poland in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in chicken breast fillets from Poland in Hungary

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Rissen (presence /25g) in chorizo from Spain, via Germany in Switzerland

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen goose breast from Hungary in Sweden

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Bredeney (in 1 out 5 samples /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium monophasic (in 1 out 5 samples /25g) in chilled turkey meat from France in France

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /10g) in chilled minced beef and beef cuts from Italy in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (presence /25g) in organic flaxseed from Denmark in Sweden

RASFF

Salmonella (3 out of 5 samples /25g) and high count of Escherichia coli (up to 6000 CFU/g) in betel leaves from Thailand in the UK

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RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Chilled Smoked Pork Meat

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European Food AlertsRASFF

Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chilled smoked pork meat from Poland in Poland

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RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin -Fumonsins – Organic Corn Waffles

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

fumonisins (sum B1+B2: 890; 1130 µg/kg – ppb) in organic corn waffles from Slovakia in Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Pistachios

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

ochratoxin A (32.8 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States in Switzerland

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RASFF Alerts -Afaltoxin – Banku Mix – Crushed Chillies – Dried Figs – Pistachios – Groundnut Kernels

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 106; Tot. = 119 µg/kg – ppb) in banku mix from Ghana in the UK

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 10.3; Tot. = 11.5 µg/kg – ppb) in crushed chillies from India in Italy

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 13.4; Tot. = 16.7 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

RASFF

aflatoxins (Tot. = 26.3 mg/kg – ppm) in pistachios from the United States, via Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 132; Tot. = 147 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled pistachios from Iran in France

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 7.1; Tot. = 9.5 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

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USA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks – Update (CORE

Posted on December 10, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

In the link above is a list of outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages, meaning that some outbreaks have limited information, and others may be near completion.

A public health advisory will be issued for outbreak investigations that have resulted in specific, actionable steps for consumers to take to protect themselves. Please direct your attention to those pages for the most up to date information on the investigation and for consumer protection information.

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Guidelines – Hygiene guidelines for the control of Listeria monocytogenes in the production of quick-frozen vegetables.

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PROFEL

Abstract
A multidisciplinary approach is recommended to control the environmental pathogen Listeria monocytogenes in the production of quick-frozen vegetables. A food safety management system, based on Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs, focusing on the hygiene and organization of the production environment) and a HACCP-plan (focusing on the process control), need to have a full focus on Listeria monocytogenes in order to prevent the organism from colonizing and persisting in complex biofilm formations, or to prevent contamination with the organism after (thermal) processing during further handling before packaging. Figure 1 illustrates the different PRPs and the HACCP-plan relevant in the prevention and control of Listeria monocytogenes. Environmental control needs to be established in order to verify the effectiveness of the implemented PRPs and HACCP-plan and to evaluate the potential accumulation of Listeria monocytogenes in the broader production environment. Finally, end product specifications must help Food Business
Operators (FBOs) to set intermediate levels towards L. monocytogenes, achievable in end products when a proper food safety management system is in place. Risk communication and information sharing towards the users of quick-frozen vegetables must clearly state the proper use of the frozen products to avoid potential abuse. Apart from these technomanagerial activities, an FBO also needs to establish a safety culture and create awareness throughout the whole production organization and all its aspects in the prevention and control of food safety hazards and hygiene disruptions.
The presented guidelines cover frozen vegetables, blanched and unblanched, which are considered as Non Ready-To- Eat (nRTE). FBOs intending to market frozen vegetables as Ready-To-Eat (RTE), would also benefit from following these guidelines. Such FBOs, however, should follow additional preventive and control measures to assure the safety of RTE products, but these are not included in the current guidelines.

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Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Castlewood Farm Organic Apple Juice due to an Elevated Level of Patulin – Mycotoxin

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FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.95
Product: Castlewood Farm Organic Apple Juice; pack size 750ml
Batch Code: Best Before October 2021
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Castlewood Farm is recalling the above batch of its Organic Apple Juice due to an elevated level of patulin.  Patulin is a toxic contaminant produced naturally by a number of moulds found in and on fruit. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

While patulin does not present an immediate risk to consumers, its presence is unacceptable and long-term consumption could cause an effect on human health. If consumed in large quantities over a period of time, patulin may cause damage to the immune system, nervous system and gastrointestinal tract.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to consume the implicated batch.

Apple Juice Label
Apple Juice Bottle

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