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Canada – Moncton Fish Market brand “La” Stimpson’s Surf Clams recalled due to potential presence of Clostridium botulinum

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Summary

Product
“La” Stimpson’s Surf Clams
Issue
Food » Microbial Contamination » Clostridium botulinum
What to do

Do not consume the recalled product

Moncton Fish Market brand "La" Stimpson's Surf Clams – 153 grams

Moncton Fish Market brand "La" Stimpson's Surf Clams – 153 grams – ingredients

Issue

Moncton Fish Market Ltd. is recalling Moncton Fish Market brand “La” Stimpson’s Surf Clams that have been sold unrefrigerated from the marketplace because the product may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

The recalled product has been sold at Moncton Fish Market, Moncton, New Brunswick.

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
  • Do not consume the recalled product
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness. Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Canada – Aoun brand Tahineh recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Product
Tahineh – Ground Sesame 100%
Issue
Food » Microbial Contamination » Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume the recalled product

Aoun – Tahineh - Ground Sesame 100% - 454 g (front)

Fattal International North America Inc. is recalling Aoun brand Tahineh from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product has been sold in Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

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UK – BakeAway recalls raw pastry products because Salmonella has been found in the products

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FSA

BakeAway is recalling several raw pastry products because salmonella has been found in the products.

Product details

Aldi Ready Roll Pizza
Pack size 400g
Use by 13 January 2022
Asda Pizza Dough
Pack size 400g
Use by 15 January 2022
Pizza Express Ready to Roll Dough
Pack size 400g
Use by 20 January 2022
Pizza Express Pre Rolled Dough
Pack size 400g
Use by 17 January 2022
Tesco Finest Butter Enriched Ready Roll Puff Pastry
Pack size 320g
Use by 14 January 2022
Tesco Pizza Dough
Pack size 400g
Use by 17 January 2022
Tesco Ready Roll Puff Pastry
Pack size 375g
Use by 24 January 2022
Tesco Ready Roll Puff Pastry
Pack size 375g
Use by 25 January 2022
Asda Ready Roll Light Puff Pastry
Pack size 375g
Use by 16 January 2022
Asda Ready Roll Puff Pastry
Pack size 375g
Use by 24 January 2022
Galberts Ready Roll Puff Pastry
Pack size 375g
Use by 24 January 2022
Galberts Ready Roll Short Pastry
Pack size 375g
Use by 24 January 2022
by Sainsbury’s Ready Roll Puff Pastry
Pack size 375g
Use by 17 January 2022
Morrisons Pizza Dough
Pack size 400g
Use by 17 January 2022
Morrisons Puff Pastry Block
Pack size 500g
Use by 24 January 2022
Morrisons Ready Roll Light Puff Pastry
Pack size 375g
Use by 17 January 2022

Risk statement

The presence of salmonella in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by salmonella typically include fever, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

BakeAway is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought any of the products.
Customer notice: BakeAway recalls raw pastry products(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

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

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Denmark – Mold/Mould in Pita Bread

Posted on January 10, 2022 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

ISRASCAN / GymPoint EXPORT IMPORT is recalling Coop 365 Jumbo Wholemeal Spita and Änglamark Pita Bread due to the discovery of mold in the products.
Updated on 10.01.2022 with a new best before date.

Recalled Foods , Published: December 23, 2021

Modified January 10, 2022

What foods:
Coop 365 Jumbo Fuldkornspita
Net content: 320g
Best before date: 01.21.2022
EAN-Code: 7340011469377

Änglamark Pita bread
Net content: 320g
Best before-dates: 09/02/2022 and 03/07/2022
EAN-Code: 7340191103238

Sold in:
SuperBrugsen , Dagli’Brugsen, Kvickly, Fakta, Coop 365 and Irma as well as on Coop.dk MAD

Company recalling:
ISRASCAN / GymPoint EXPORT IMPORT

Cause:
The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the products.

Risk:
Mold formation makes the product kernels unsuitable as food.

Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the products back to the store where they were purchased or to discard them.

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Norway – The Norwegian Zoonoses Report 2020

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Summary

The occurrence of most zoonotic pathogens in animals was stable in 2020 compared to previous years. The occurrence in humans, however, decreased in 2020 due to the COVID-19 situation. The decrease was highest in campylobacteriosis, salmonellosis and E. coli (EHEC/VTEC) infections, mainly due to less travel associated cases. Introduction The Zoonosis Report is published annually in Norway in accordance with the requirements of the EU Council Directive 2003/99/EC. In addition, data on specified zoonoses in feed, animals and food are reported to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Corresponding data from humans are reported to the European Center for Disease Control (ECDC).

These two European institutions compile an annual European zoonosis report based on the received data: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/6971The Norwegian Veterinary Institute (NVI) is responsible for reporting of Norwegian data to EFSA, while the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) reports Norwegian data to ECDC. The Zoonosis Report is written by the NVI in collaboration with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) and NIPH.

Click to access 2021_63%20Zoonoserapporten%202020.pdf

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USA – One death confirmed, another under investigation in Pennsylvania hepatitis A outbreak; officials name restaurant

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Food Safety News

The Montgomery County Office of Public Health in Pennsylvania announced today the temporary closure of Gino’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in West Norriton in relation to a deadly hepatitis A virus outbreak.

County officials say the restaurant will be closed until further notice while the investigation continues.

Authorities believe the outbreak began in late November, and current data suggests that the outbreak “no longer presents a risk.” However, officials are continuing to look into the situation.

Per standard public health protocols, the county health department coordinated with the Pennsylvania Department of Health to issue a health advisory on Wednesday, but the restaurant was not named at that time. The county continues to receive additional information to support its investigation and identify additional potential cases.

Investigation conducted to date suggests the exposure occurred in late November and no longer presents a risk. However, additional investigation into probable cases resulting from the health advisory associated with this outbreak are underway.

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USA – Fourth person dies in hepatitis A outbreak traced to Virginia restaurants

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Food Safety News

A fourth person has died in a hepatitis A outbreak traced to Famous Anthony’s restaurants in Roanoke Valley in Virginia.

Larry Vest died on Christmas after fighting the liver disease for months. His wife Diane, who was also infected, died in the fall of 2021. 

More than 50 people were infected with the hepatitis A virus in relation to an infected employee who worked at three Famous Anthony’s locations at Grandin Road Extension, Williamson Road and Crystal Spring Avenue, according to public health officials. Infected people may not show symptoms for up to two weeks while they are contagious.

James Hamlin, a Roanoke County man, died Oct. 8. The name of the other person who died has not been released. About 30 people have been so sick from the virus that they had to be admitted to hospitals.

Hepatitis A can be prevented with a vaccine. Vaccines are generally available from primary care providers, occupational health care clinics or health departments.

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Canada – Mahruse brand Tahini Sesame Seed Paste recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Summary

Product
Tahini Sesame Seed Paste
Issue
Food » Microbial Contamination » Salmonella
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions

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USA – More Dole Lettuce recalled over Listeria Risk

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Food Poison Journal

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Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads described below processed at its Springfield, OH and Soledad, CA production facilities containing iceberg lettuce, due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.

Products subject to the voluntary recall from Springfield, OH are identified by a product lot code beginning with the letter “W” and a “Best if Used By” date between December 22, 2021 and January 9, 2022. Products subject to the voluntary recall from Soledad, CA are identified by a product lot code beginning with the letter “B” and a “Best if Used By” date between December 23, 2021 and January 8, 2022. The product lot codes are located in the upper-right-hand corner of the package (see example below). Consumers who still have any of these products in their refrigerators are urged not to consume the product and to discard it immediately. No illnesses have been reported with the products being recalled to date.

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Argentina – Salmonella: Salta, Argentina reports 1,643 cases in 2021

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Outbreak News Today

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In a follow-up on the Salmonella situation in Salta province, Argentina, The Salta Ministry of Public Health reported that, in 2021, they confirmed 1,643 cases of salmonellosis in the province.

“Of the total number of cases, 72% were concentrated in the city of Salta and 28% in the interior of the province,” officials said.

According to provincial statistics, children from 0 to 14 years of age are the most affected by salmonellosis, adding 1,008 cases, which is equivalent to 61.35% of the total.

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