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Taiwan – Tainted snack foods from Southeast Asia seized at Taiwan border – Aflatoxin B1 – B2

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Taipei, Nov. 8 (CNA) A shipment of snack foods including corn puffs and peanut candies from Southeast Asia was recently seized at the border, after being found to contain excessive levels of a carcinogenic contaminant, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.

The cheddar cheese-flavored corn puffs from the Philippines totaling 262.24 kilograms were confiscated after sample testing on Aug. 19 detected 13.2 micrograms (µg) per kilogram of the carcinogen aflatoxins B1 (AFB1) and B2 (AFB2).

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USA – Another Seattle area E. coli O157 Outbreak

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Food Poison Journal

Public Health is investigating an outbreak of three people infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 (also known as STEC). Between October 4 – 16, 2022, 3 people from 3 separate households reported becoming ill. Cases have been among people ranging in age from 18 to 36 years old. Symptoms reported include diarrhea and abdominal pain.

The investigation is ongoing, and no source has been identified. Two of the three ill people report eating dishes that were prepared with raw or undercooked beef but we cannot rule out other possible sources at this time.

Confirmed cases have been linked through genetic fingerprinting results (whole genome sequencing) which indicate that they have the same genetic strain, meaning they likely have a common source of infection.

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Denmark – Ochratoxin A in basmati rice

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LIDL Danmark A/S is recalling Golden Sun Basmati Rice XXL 4.5kg, as an excessively high content of ochratoxin A has been found in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: November 9, 2022

Which foods:
Golden Sun Basmati Rice XXL (see picture here )
Net weight: 4.5g
Best before date: 16/12/2022 to 21/12/2022
Sold in:
LIDL stores throughout the country.
Companies that recall:
LIDL Danmark A/S, Profilvej 9, 6000 Kolding
Cause:
An excessively high content of the mushroom toxin ochratoxin A has been found in the product.
Risk:
The content of the mushroom toxin means that a health risk when ingested cannot be ruled out.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it. 
If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the product, you should contact your own doctor. 

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;Germany – Golden Sun basmati rice – Aflatoxin

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Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/09/2022
Product name:

Golden Sun basmati rice, 1kg best before date: 07.01.2023, 08.01.2023, 18.01.2023 – 20.01.2023 Golden Sun long grain top quality rice in a cooking bag, 1kg best before date: 10.05.2023 – 12.05.2023, 17.05.2023 – 21.05.2023, 20.05.2020 .2023, 05/26/2023, 06/07/2023, 06/08/2023

Product images:

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customer information

Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Van Sillevoldt Rijst BV Distribution nationwide by Lidl

Reason for warning:

Increased aflatoxin levels were detected in the products.

Packaging Unit: 1 kg
Durability:

07.01.2023, 08.01.2023,18.01.2023 – 20.01.2023 or 10.05.2023 – 12.05.2023, 17.05.2023 – 21.05.2023, 25.05.2023, 26.05.2023, 07.05.2023, 2020.06.06.07

Further information:

Reference is made to the attached customer information from the food company.

Click to access Filialplakat_Reis_DE.pdf

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Germany – Ekonomik Tahin Helva Sade 300 g – Salmonella

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LMW

Alert type:

Food

Date of first publication:

11/09/2022

Product name:

Ekonomik Tahin Helva Sade 300 g

Product images:

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competent authority

Manufacturer (distributor):

Onkel Sahingöz GmbH & Co. KG Banksstr. 1-28 20097 Hamburg

Reason for warning:

During the microbiological examination, salmonellae were detected in the examined sample material. Salmonella are generally considered to be capable of damaging human health.

Packaging Unit:

300g

Durability:

06/01/2024

Lot identification:

L 09 E 22

Click to access Produkt+-+R%FCckrufschreiben+f%FCr+Kunden.pdf

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France – DRY GOAT CHEESE – STEC E.coli

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name CHEVRIGNY – CHEVRIER DES CRAYS
  • Model names or references Churns Mini Churns
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3503965270008 272 Date of minimum durability 14/11/2022
    3503965270008 273 Date of minimum durability 21/11/2022
  • Products ListList_of_dry_products.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging plastic tray or bare product in traditional network
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/12/2022 to 09/20/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR-71-235-001-CE
  • Further information Dry goat cheese
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CARREFOUR France GRAND FRAIS France INTERMARCHE Bourgogne Franche Comté METRO Chalon sur Saône METRO Dijon HYPER U, SUPER U Burgundy Rhône Alpes Alsace

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Recall information for health reasons
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

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France – FRESH GOAT CHEESE – STEC E.coli

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name GOATHERD OF CRAYS
  • Model names or references Cornflower corks Goat cheese cork France
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3503961124008 256 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503961124008 263 Date of minimum durability 10/18/2022
    3503961129003 258 – 259 – 262 – 264 – 269 – 270 – 271 – 272 – 273 Date of minimum durability between 11/10/2022 and 01/11/2022
  • Packaging Plastic tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/12/2022 to 09/30/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR-71-235-001-CE
  • Further information Fresh goat cheese
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CARREFOUR France LECLERC Mâcon

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Recall information for health reasons
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

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France – Black Mushrooms – Salmonella

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name Nam Meo
  • Model names or references black mushrooms
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    8717624001321 All lots Best before date 10/10/2023
  • Packaging freeze-dried plastic packaging
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/09/2021 to 01/09/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Paris
  • Distributors Nature’s best harvest

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Demonstration of the presence of salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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France – CABRIFRAIS Cheese – STEC E.coli O103

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Crays goatherd
  • Model names or references CABRIFRAIS with raw milk
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3503961317004 255 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503961315062 255 – 258 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503965317024 256 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503961317028 255 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503961314126 255 – 259 Date of minimum durability between 10/11/2022 and 10/18/2022
    3503961321124 255 – 256 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/12/2022 to 09/20/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markEN.71235001.CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, , Burgundy-Franche-Comté, , Grand-Est
  • Distributors Auchan, Carrefour, Intermarché, System U, Leclerc, Colruyt

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Escherichia coli O103:H2
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

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France – FRESH GOAT CHEESE – STEC E.coli

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name GOATHERD OF CRAYS
  • Model names or references Satonnay flower petals Satonnay Truffle Tuber Aestivum Vitt. Satonnay shell 140g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3503965475007 255 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503965472006 255 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503965452008 255 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
  • Packaging plastic tray or bare product in traditional network
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/12/2022 to 09/20/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR-71-235-001-CE
  • Further information Fresh goat cheese
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN GRAND FRESH CROSSROADS

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Recall information for health reasons
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

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