Category Archives: Food Inspections

Australia – 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd — 7-Eleven Australian Full Cream Milk 2L

PSA

Photograph of 7-Eleven Full Cream Milk 2L

Identifying features

SKU
9315303271110
Use by date
24 February 2020

What are the defects?

The recall is due to microbial (E.coli) contamination.

What are the hazards?

Food products contaminated with E.coli may cause illness if consumed.

What should consumers do?

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Customers should return the recalled product to the place of purchase, or contact 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd below, for a full refund.

For further information, consumers can contact 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd on 1800 655 160.

Traders who sold this product

7-Eleven stores

Where the product was sold
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Dates available for sale
  • 12 February 2020

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Australia – LD&D Australia Pty Ltd — Dairy Farmers Full Cream Milk 1L and 3L – E.coli

PSA

The recall is due to microbial (E. coli) contamination.

What are the hazards?

Food products contaminated with E. coli 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 or contact LD&D Australia Pty Ltd below for a full refund.

For further information, please contact LD&D Australia Pty Ltd on 1800 677 852.

Traders who sold this product

Coles, Woolworths, IGA and various independent stores in NSW

Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Dates available for sale
  • 10 February 2020 – 13 February 2020

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

UK- Lidl recalls several Lupilu Baby Food Pouches due to possible presence of mould

FSA

Lidl GB and Lidl Northern Ireland are recalling several Lupilu Organic Baby Food Pouches due to the possible presence of mould in the products.

Product details

Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit Pouches, Stage 1

Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit Pouches, Stage 1

Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit Pouches, Stage 1

Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit & Veg Pouches, Stage 1

Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit & Veg Pouches, Stage 1

Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit & Veg Pouches, Stage 1

Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Apple Pouches, Stage 1

Pack size 5 packs (5 x 90g)
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Breakfast Pouches, Stage 2

Pack size 100g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Breakfast Pouches, Stage 2

Pack size 100g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Breakfast Pouches, Stage 2

Pack size 100g
Batch code All
Best before All

Risk statement

The possible presence of mould makes the products unsafe to eat.

Action taken by the company

Lidl GB and Lidl Northern Ireland are recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

Scotland – Annual surveillance reports – Salmonella and Campylobacter

HPS

Article: 54/601

The annual surveillance reports for laboratory confirmed cases of Salmonella and Campylobacter in Scotland in 2019 are now available on the Health Protection Scotland (HPS) website.

USA – Listeria Recall: Blendtopia brand Superfood Smoothie

Food Poison Journal 

Blendtopia Products, LLC is voluntarily recalling 29,078 cases of 7 ounce frozen Blendtopia brand Superfood Smoothie Kits because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The smoothie blends affected include: Blendtopia brand “Glow”, “Detox”, “Energy”, “Immunity” and “Strength” Superfood Smoothie Kits. The impacted product is labeled as “Best By July 2021, Best By Oct 2021, and Best By Nov 2021”. Product was distributed nationwide and is sold at select retailers and through online sales.

The company discovered the issue through its quality control processes.

USA -Hepatitis A Exposure at Old Mill Tavern in Homosassa, FL

Food Poisoning Bulletin

A food service worker at Old Mill Tavern in Homosassa, Florida has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, according to the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus). That person worked at that restaurant, located at 10465 West Yulee Drive in Homosassa, from January 19 through February 3, 2020.

It’s too late for anyone who ate at the Old Mill Tavern before January 27, 2020 to get vaccinated against the virus, since the vaccines are effective if given within two weeks of exposure. Those people should contact their doctors, and watch for the symptoms of hepatitis A.

A hepatitis A or immune globulin vaccination is recommended for anyone who ate or drank at this restaurant between January 28 through February 3, 2020. If you have had the vaccine or have had a hepatitis A infection in the past your are considered immune and do not have to take action.

Canada -Nuts ‘N More brand Peanut Spread (Plain) recalled due to Listeria species

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, February 10, 2020 – Nutrition Excellence Canada is recalling Nuts ‘N More brand Peanut Spread (Plain) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria species contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Nuts ‘N More Peanut Spread (Plain) 454 g 6 09132 00242 7 LOT PB91
EXP 03/04/2021

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 product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria species may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. 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 product from the marketplace.

This product is being recalled by the Canadian importer as a result of actions taken by the American manufacturer, Nuts ‘N More LLC. This recall warning is being posted as a public service.

Illnesses

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

Product photos

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  • Nuts 'N More - Peanut Spread (Plain)

Cruise Ship – Cruise ship outbreak: 190 sickened onboard Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess

Outbreak News Today

Federal health officials report investigating a gastrointestinal disease outbreak on a Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess February 2–16, 2020 voyage.

To date, 190 passengers and crew have experienced symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. The exact etiology of the outbreak has not been determined.

USA – Hepatitis A Outbreak tied to Long Beach 555 East American Steakhouse

Food Poison Journal

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A associated with 555 East American Steakhouse in downtown Long Beach. Several cases of hepatitis A have been confirmed in individuals who ate at the restaurant on or around December 24, 2019. Those who ate there during that time may have been exposed. The source of the illness is still under investigation, and the restaurant’s management and staff are fully cooperating with Health Department officials to prevent further illness. The restaurant does not pose an ongoing risk to the public at this time.

Research -How Do You Know If You Have a Hepatitis A Infection?

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Hepatitis A is a very contagious virus that can cause serious illness and death. In recent years, a huge hepatitis A outbreak in the United States has been ongoing since 2016. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30,000 people have. even sickened, almost 19,000 patients have been hospitalized, and more than 300 people have died. How do you know if you have a hepatitis A infection?

Hepatitis A can spread in food establishments through infected food handlers.

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Link to CDC Information

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