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Nigeria – Class I Recall: Abbott Recalls Certain Powdered Infant Formula Linked To Food Borne Illness Outbreak Due To Presence Of Cronobacter Sakazakii And Salmonella Newport Bacteria

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In the U.S, four consumer complaints of infant illness were received from September 2021 to December 2021. This includes three reports of Cronobacter sakazakii infections and one Salmonella Newport infection. All four infants were hospitalized and Cronobacter may have contributed to one death.

Abbott’s recall of these powdered  infant formula produced at its facility in Sturgis, Michigan MI, has spread globally and now includes Croatia, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain, among many other countries. Food Standards Agency (FSA) is investigating whether three infant illnesses reported recently  in the United Kingdom are connected to an outbreak in the United States from the recalled  infant formula.

Background:

Cronobacter bacteria can cause severe, life-threatening infections(sepsis) or meningitis. Symptoms of which include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths and abnormal movement in infants. The infection can also lead to bowel damage and may spread through the blood to other parts of the body.

Salmonella bacteria causes gastrointestinal illness, fever called salmonellosis which may lead to diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. A severe case of salmonella infection results in headache, lethargy, rash, blood in the urine or stool and may be fatal in some cases.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ABBOTT’S SIMILAC INFANT FORMULA POWDER REGISTERED BY NAFDAC ARE MANUFACTURED IN SOUTH AFRICA AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND WHILE,

THE RECALLED PRODUCTS LISTED ABOVE WERE MANUFACTURED IN STURGIS, MICHIGAN- AMERICA.

Recommendation:

The Agency advises that parents of infant experiencing any of these symptoms after consumption of the recalled Abbott Infant formula, should notify your child’s healthcare provider and seek medical care for your child immediately.  Healthcare providers and health departments are encouraged to report any confirmed cases of Cronobacter sakazakii to relevant authorities.

NAFDAC implores importers, distributors, retailers and the public to exercise caution and vigilance to avoid  sale, distribution and consumption  of the recalled  products listed above or if in possession should  submit  to the nearest NAFDAC office or report to NAFDAC PRASCOR (20543 or 0800-1-623322) TOLL FREE from all networks) or via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng or via e-Reporting platform available on the NAFDAC website http://www.nafdac,gov.ng.

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Belgium – Golden Sun brand Basmati rice – Aflatoxin B1

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03/01/2022 (update of the recall of 02/18/2022)
LT Foods recall
Product: Golden Sun brand Basmati rice.
Problem: Aflatoxin B1 content too high.
LT Foods has decided, in agreement with the FASFC, to withdraw the product Basmati Rice (1 kg) of the Golden Sun brand from sale and to recall it from consumers because of an excessively high aflatoxin B1 content.

We ask that you do not consume this product and return it to your point of sale. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt. Product description: – Product name: Basmati rice – Brand: Golden Sun – Expiry date (BDD): 05/07/2023 and 06/10/2023 – EAN code: 20364625

– Sale period: from 08/10 /2021 to 02/18/2022 – Type of packaging: plastic packaging (bag) – Weight: 1 kg

The product was distributed in Belgium by Lidl.

For any further information , contact Lidl customer service ( 0800/73520 (free))

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Luxembourg – UPDATE: RECALL: GOLDEN SUN BRAND BASMATI RICE – Mycotoxins – Aflatoxin B1

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SAP

LT Foods  is recalling the following product :

*Update

name Basmati rice
Mark Golden Sun
Unity 1kg
bar code 20364625
Date of minimum durability (MDD)* 05/07/2023* and 06/10/2023
Sale period* from 08/10/2021 until 01/03/2022*

Danger: excessive aflatoxin B1 content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the degree of temperature and humidity of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Lidl

Source of information: Lidl recall notification & RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

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France – ROCK Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Peak
  • Model names or references ROCK
  • Identification of products
    Lot Dated
    18012224 Date of minimum durability between 04/03/2022 and 27/03/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/24/2022 to 03/01/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.206.009
  • Further information section cut or fresh packed
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors WHOLESALE GMS

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – WHITE LOG LS Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Peak
  • Model names or references WHITE LOG LS
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3548783000017 18012224 Date of minimum durability 02/03/2022
  • Packaging Wooden tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/02/2022 to 01/03/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.206.009
  • Further information LS radius
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: New Aquitaine, Occitanie
  • Distributors WHOLESALE GMS

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – ASHED LOG Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Peak
  • Model names or references ASHED LOG
  • Identification of products
    Lot Dated
    1801224 Date of minimum durability 03/16/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/15/2022 to 03/01/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.206.009
  • Further information section cut or fresh packed
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: TARN (81)
  • Distributors GMS

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – WHITE LOG Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Peak
  • Model names or references WHITE LOG
  • Identification of products
    Lot Dated
    18012224 Date of minimum durability between 03/23/2022 and 03/27/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/24/2022 to 03/01/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.206.009
  • Further information section cut or fresh packed
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors WHOLESALE GMS

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Munster farmer AOP labeled Organic White Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name no brand
  • Model names or references Batch 21
  • Identification of products
    Lot Dated
    21 Use-by date 02/17/2022
  • Packaging3 packed sizes 250g, 320g, 500g.
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/27/2022 to 02/17/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Self-service
  • Geographic area of ​​sale weevil valley
  • Distributors Drive farmer schirmeck Meadow Farmers Store from here in Wisches

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Detection of listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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Nigeria – Public Alert No. 007/2022 – Public Alert On Alasko Brand IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) Whole Kernel Corn Recalled Due To Salmonella

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NAFDAC

NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been informed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), that New Alasko Limited Patnership Canada has recalled Alasko Brand IQF Whole Kernel corn due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever called salmonellosis.

Symptoms are Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, loss of appetite, mild fever, weakness, headache. Symptoms usually begin 6 hours to 6 days after infection and last 4days to 7days

Possible Risk

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.

Product Details

The details of the affected product are as follows;

BRAND PRODUCT SIZES UPC LOT NUMBER
Alasko IQF whole kernel corn 12 kg (6×2 kg) 1069505 8160034 Lot: GT21117

P.O: 112954
Lot: GT21123
P.O: 112944
Lot: GT21143
P.O: 112955

 RECOMMENDATIONS

NAFDAC implores importers, distributors, retailers, healthcare providers and consumers to exercise caution in the importation, distribution, sale and use of the recalled lots of Alasko Brand IQF Whole Kernel corn.

Members of the public in possession of the recalled lots of the product are implored to discontinue sale or use and handover stock to the nearest NAFDAC office.

NAFDAC encourages healthcare professionals, consumers and patients to report adverse events related to the use of this product to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC PRASCOR (20543 TOLLS FREE from all networks) or via pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng or via the NAFDAC ADR e-Reporting platform available at www.nafdac.gov.ng

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Spain – Alert for the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport in special infant milk from the United States

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ACSA

lot identification on can and box

On February 22, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition informed the Autonomous Communities throughthe Coordinated System for the Rapid Exchange of Information (SCIRI) of an alert notification sent by the health authorities of the Autonomous Community of Madrid regarding the possible presence of  Cronobacter sakazakii  and  Salmonella  Newport in two special infant formulas.

The ABBOTT company has clarified that the batch numbers indicated in the initial notification appear on the boxes of 6 cans. On the other hand, the last digit does not appear on the cans. A photograph of how the lot appears in both cases is attached.

The updated data of the product involved are:

SIMILAC FOOD 400g. Lots:

  • BOXLOTS 25659Z261 (expiry 01 2023); lots IN CAN 25659Z26 (expiry 01 2023)
  • BOXLOTS 28123Z261 (expiry 04 2023); lots IN CAN 28123Z26 (expiry 04 2023)
  • BOXLOTS 30283Z262 (expiry 06 2023); lots IN CAN 30283Z26 (expiry 06 2023)
  • BOXLOTS 31410Z204 (expiry 07 2023); lots IN CAN 31410Z20 (expiry 07 2023)
  • BOX-LOTS 33688Z201 (expiry 09 2023); lots IN CAN 33688Z20 (expiry 09 2023)

SIMILAC ELECARE 400g. Lots:

  • BOXED lots: 25557Z203 (expiry 07 2022); lots IN CAN: 25557Z20 (expiry 07 2022)
  • BOXED lots: 30374Z202 (expiry 12 2022); lots IN CAN: 30374Z20 (expiry 12 2022)

With the information available there is NO record in Spain of any reported case associated with this alert.

People who have products affected by this alert at home are recommended to refrain from consuming them and return them to the point of purchase.

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