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Belgium – The FASFC has decided to issue a conditional authorization to Ferrero – Kinder – Salmonella

Posted on June 17, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

In late March – early April, consumers fell ill after consuming Kinder brand chocolate products. Following epidemiological investigations and the analysis of samples, a link was established with the Ferrero factory in Arlon.

The FASFC then immediately began an in-depth investigation at Ferrero in Arlon and decided on April 8 to withdraw the authorization for this factory and to recall all the products in the Kinder range from this production site.

In May, Ferrero applied to the AFSCA for authorization to be able to produce again.

The FASFC has decided to give Ferrero a conditional authorization for their production plant in Arlon.

This conditional authorization will be granted for a period of 3 months . During this period, the raw materials, as well as each batch of foodstuffs produced, will be analysed. It is only if these analyses give a compliant result that the products can be placed on the market.

This decision comes after several weeks of in-depth analyses during which the FASFC carried out several on-site checks both at the level of the internal procedures put in place by Ferrero and of the factory’s infrastructure.

The FASFC is of the opinion that, in the current state of affairs, Ferrero offers the necessary guarantees of compliance with food safety rules and requirements.

Nevertheless, the FASFC opted for a conditional authorization because the Agency considers that it is essential to be able to verify the concrete application of all the internal procedures once the factory has resumed its production activities.

In the event of favourable inspection results at the end of this 3-month period, a final authorization may be issued.

For his part, the Federal Minister of Agriculture, David Clarinval, in charge of the FASFC, is delighted with the favourable progress of the file: “ I salute the quality work carried out by the FASFC in this complicated file. The conditional authorization of the Ferrero factory in Arlon is the first step towards a final authorization. I will continue to follow developments in this case closely. »

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Canada – Notice not to consume raspberry vinaigrettes made by Conserverie du Quartier inc. and sold by various companies – Norovirus

Posted on June 17, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Quebec

Raspberry Tarragon Vinaigrette - Les Gourmandises de Justin (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) Conserverie du Quartier label (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the companies Conserverie du Quartier inc., in the Capitale-Nationale region, and Les Gourmandises de Justin inc., in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, is warning the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as these foods may have been contaminated with norovirus.

RASPBERRY AND TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE – NEIGHBORHOOD CANNERY – 250ml – Best before 24 AL 30

RASPBERRY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE – JUSTIN’S TREATS – 250ml – Best before 24 AL 30

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until June 16, 2022 inclusively, in the Capitale-Nationale and Chaudière-Appalaches regions. They were packaged in a glass bottle and sold at room temperature. The product label may include, in addition to their proper name, the list of ingredients, the method of conservation and the contact details of the point of sale.

The companies named in the table are voluntarily recalling the products in question. They have agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. Also, people who have any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

Even if the product does not show signs of tampering or a suspicious smell, it may be contaminated with norovirus and cause illness when consumed. Generally, the possible symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Muscle pain, fatigue, fever, chills and headache may also occur. People exposed to norovirus usually show these symptoms within 24 to 48 hours of eating contaminated food. Cases of illness have been reported to MAPAQ and could be associated with the consumption of raspberries used in the manufacture of these foods.