Category Archives: Food Pathogen

RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Pate – Salad

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RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in pâté from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in salad from Sweden in Denmark

RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak -Frozen Chicken thighs – Salmonella

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RASFF – foodborne outbreak caused by and Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen chicken thighs from Romania in Latvia

RASFF Alert – E.coli – Live Cockles

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RASFF – too high count of Escherichia coli (>1800 MPN/100g) in live cockles from the United Kingdom in the UK

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Dry Pork Sausages – Sesame Seeds – Chicken Thighs – Chicken Breast Toppers – Chicken Popsters -Frozen Poultry Meat Preparation – Chicken Breast – Sweet Paprika – Chilled Turkey Medallions – Chilled Poultry Meat

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RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in dry pork sausages from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Braenderup (presence /25g) in organic sesame seeds from India in Slovenia

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken thighs from Romania in Estonia

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen chicken breast toppers and southern fried chicken popsters from the United Kingdom, with raw material from Poland in the UK

RASFF – Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen poultry meat preparation from Thailand in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken breast from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from India in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella group B (presence /25g) in sweet paprika from Spain in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled turkey medallions from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Mbandaka (presence /25g) in chilled poultry meat from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken breast steaks with paprika and pepper from Germany in Austria

New Zealand – Lindsay Farm brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk – Campylobacter

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Product identification
Product type Raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk
Name of product Lindsay Farm brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk
Date marking Received on and between 3 July to 11 August 2020.
Package size and description The product is sold in a 2L plastic bottle.
Distribution The product is sold via the following drop off points between Dannevirke and Auckland:

  • Betta Electrical, 46-48 Ruatainwha St, Waipukurau
  • Nature’s Nuture, 100 High St, Waipukurau
  • Otane Hotel, 40 Higginson St, Otane, Central Hawke’s Bay
  • Health Nuts, 26 High St, Dannevirke
  • The Village Green Cafe, 4 Donnelly St, Havelock North
  • Cornucopia Organic Foods, 21 Heretaunga St, East Hastings
  • Health 2000, 227 Gloucester St, Taradale, Napier
  • JJ’s Organics, 232 Riverbend Rd, Onekawa, Napier
  • Marewa Pharmacy, 126/128 Kennedy Rd, Marewa, Napier
  • Tangaroa, Tangaroa St, Ahuriri, Napier
  • Chantal Foods, 45 Hastings St, Napier
  • Berry Tasty, 600 Main North Rd, Napier
  • Mahia Ave Dairy, 24 Mahia Ave, Wairoa
  • M21 Meats, Spagate Shopping Centre, Taupō
  • Makaraka Veges, 97 Main Rd, Gisborne
  • Down to Earth, 131 Ormond Rd, Gisborne
  • Spencer’s, 299 Riddell Rd, Glendowie, Auckland
  • Titirangi Pick Up, 10 Warwick Ave, Titirangi, Auckland
  • IEproduce, 1 Barrys Rd, Takapuna, Auckland.
Notes This recall does not affect any other batches of Lindsay Farm brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk.

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the batch mark on the product.

If you have purchased any of the affected product listed on this notice, do not consume or alternatively heat to 70°C and hold at this temperature for one minute. If you don’t have a thermometer, heat the milk until it nearly reaches a boil (or scald the milk) before drinking it.

There have been reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

MPI’s information about Campylobacter

MPI’s advice on how to reduce the risk of illness if you drink raw unpasteurised milk

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Lindsay Farm:

  • Phone: 06 858 5333
  • Address: Lindsay Road, Waipukurau, Central Hawke’s Bay.

 

Taiwan – Norovirus found in mass food poisoning case at Taiwan’s Chiaohsi hotel

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The Yilan County Public Health Bureau said Wednesday (Aug. 12) that several customers and employees in the mass food poisoning case at Hotel Royal Chiaohsi (礁溪老爺酒店) had tested positive for norovirus, though it has not been confirmed as the official cause.

Earlier this month, news broke out that 164 people who dined at the Hotel Royal Chiaohsi’s buffet restaurant had experienced symptoms of food poisoning, including a group of Chailease Finance Co. employees that were on a company retreat. Of all the afflicted individuals, 92 have sought medical assistance, according to the health bureau.

The bureau said that a few customers and hotel staff members, including two restaurant workers, have received a positive result for the norovirus test, but no traces of the virus have been found on any of the kitchenware so far. Since the investigation results will determine the hotel’s responsibility and its follow-up settlement, the bureau said more clarification is needed on the true cause of the incident.

The bureau said the investigation report will come out as soon as October, and the hotel will be penalized under the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation if norovirus is found to be linked to the mass food poisoning. Meanwhile, the bureau said it had requested the hotel to sanitize the entire building and enhance the health management of its employees, reported CNA.

In a released statement, Hotel Royal Chiaohsi apologized for neglecting the safety of its customers and failing to provide a comfortable environment. It emphasized that it will take full responsibility of the incident regardless of the final investigation results, promising that all affected customers will be compensated, reported CTWANT.

According to Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC), norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. People of all ages can contract the disease from contaminated food or water, as well as from an infected person, with symptoms usually lasting one to three days.

Ireland -Irish authorities probe salad link in Cryptosporidium outbreak

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Officials in Ireland are investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidium linked to a salad that has affected more than 40 people.

The Health Service Executive’s (HSE) Department of Public Health East was notified of an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in the Dublin and Wicklow area. To date, 42 cases have been notified; with the onset of symptoms occurring over a 14 day period from July 15.

A food alert was issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and certain batches of mixed salad leaves were withdrawn.

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The FSAI was notified by the HSE of an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis. An outbreak control team is in place and the investigation is ongoing. Many lines of inquiry are being followed up to identify and control the source of the outbreak, according to the agency.

 

Swedish – City Gross Ytterby is recalling a small batch of minced meat -Salmonella

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City Gross Ytterby is recalling a small batch (66 kg) of minced meat from Sweden with the best before-date 10/8 and 11/8 2020 due to the proven presence of salmonella in connection with routine control.

Revocation (2020-08-11)

City Gross Ytterby is recalling a small batch (66 kg) of minced meat from Sweden with the best before date 10/8 and 11/8 2020 due to the proven presence of salmonella in connection with routine control.

Those who bought minced meat as above and frozen it are asked to discard it, even if the salmonella bacteria die when heated to 72 degrees.

If you have purchased revoked minced meat, you are welcome to receive compensation for the expense or new minced meat on presentation of a receipt.

Israel – Sliced Smoked Sea Trout Fish – Listeria monocytogenes

Food Safety Recall (Israel): The S.H. Two Fishermen Company Ltd.

Notice to Our Customer Public:
The S.H. Two Fishermen Company Ltd. is notifying the consumer public and its customers that the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria was found during a
test conducted by the Food Service at the Haifa Health Office in the product
Sliced Smoked Sea Trout Fish 100 grams date of manufacture 26/07/20 for consumption until 25/08/20.
The Two Fishermen Company, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, is collecting the products from the shelves.
If there is a customer who is in possession of the products of the type mentioned above and dates, he is requested not to consume them and to return the
products to the company and receive an alternative product.
The Listeria Monocytogenes bacteria are bacteria that are liable to cause disease in a high risk population, such as those with a weakened immune system,
the elderly, or cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
For all questions and clarifications, please contact the Company’s representative by telephone 0526944561or by email at y.hadayagim@gmail.com.
The S.H. Two Fishermen Company Ltd. is doing the best it can in order to avoid malfunctions of this kind, and it apologizes to its customers.

Israel – Maya Red Lentils – Salmonella

Food Safety Recall (Israel): The Maya Food Industries Factory Ltd.

Maya Red Lentils / Indira brand Red Lentils – Salmonella

During a routine inspection that was reported to the supplier of the raw materials to the
Maya Food Industries Factory Ltd. the Salmonella bacteria were found in a batch of the
raw materials that had been used for packing the products:
Maya Red Lentils 0.5 kilograms 7290002319184
and Red Lentils 1.4 kilogram Indira brand (Osher Ad) 7290014325395
Out of all the expiration dates: best used before 25.12.2021 to 30.12.2021 inclusive.
Consumers who have the products are requested not to consume them.
Consumers in possession of these products are invited to go to the points of sale and replace them with new ones.
The Company is acting to collect the product from the marketing channels.
It is essential to point out that the Salmonella bacteria do not survive in the heat of cooking, so there is no health danger to whoever eats the lentils after they have been thoroughly cooked.
In healthy people, the Salmonella bacteria is liable to cause illness that is expressed in a
high temperature, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), nausea, vomiting, and stomach aches. In
rare cases, it may cause complications. Insensitive populations such as young children,
those with a weakened immune system, and the elderly, the bacteria are liable to cause
severe disease, and sometimes it can even be fatal.
The Maya Food Industries Factory Ltd. regards the health of its customers as of prime
importance, and so it has been decided for the sake of extreme caution to recall the product from the shelves, and it is acting in conjunction with the Food Service at the Ministry of Health.
For any questions about the product we invite you to contact our customer service by
telephone: 02-535-7991
or by email: contact@maya-foods.co