Lidl Netherlands carries out a recall for the product “Grilled sausage pig, 350 grams, from the brand Zwagerman” with expiration date 08-08-2020 and EAN 2036 4434. During a quality check at the producer, the disease-causing bacterium Campylobacter has been detected. The Campylobacter bacteria can cause gastrointestinal complaints, flu, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Customers are urged not to consume this product and to return it to a Lidl store.
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) — The number of people infected with a strain of E. coli bacteria in connection to a kindergarten just south of Seoul reached 58, one more from the previous day, health authorities said Monday.
Health authorities have widened a probe into the E. coli outbreak in Ansan, about 50 kilometers south of the capital, since a kindergarten student first showed symptoms of illness on June 12.
As of 6 p.m. Sunday, 114 students and their family members showed suspected symptoms, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).
Of 21 hospitalized patients, 16 people, including 14 students, showed symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of E. coli that can cause kidney failure. Of them, four are undergoing dialytic therapy.
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Ottawa, June 29, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on June 28, 2020 has been amended to correctly identify the affected products. The corrections for these products are marked by an asterisk (*).
Fresh Express is recalling Fresh Express brand salad products from the marketplace due to possible Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Production Code | Best Before Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Express | Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar | 323 g | 0 71279 30931 6* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 08* |
| Fresh Express | American | 312 g | 0 71279 24100 5* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 11* |
| Fresh Express | Chopped Kit Thai ‘N’ Cashews | 332 g | 0 71279 30925 5* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 11* |
| Fresh Express | Veggie Lover’s | 312 g* | 0 71279 28106 3* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 11* |
| Fresh Express | Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp | 315 g | 0 71279 30933 0* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 11* |
| Fresh Express | Iceberg Garden | 680 g | 0 71279 10411 9* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 12* |
| Fresh Express | Iceberg Garden | 340 g | 0 71279 10302 0* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 12* |
| Fresh Express | Shreds Iceberg* | 227 g* | 0 71279 15101 4* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 12* |
| Fresh Express | Green & Crisp | 312 g | 0 71279 10813 1* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 12* |
| Fresh Express | Chopped Kit Asian | 340 g | 0 71279 30929 3* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 13* |
| Fresh Express | Chopped Kit Southwest | 326 g | 0 71279 30930 9* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 12* |
| Fresh Express | 3 Colour Deli Cole Slaw* | 397 g | 0 71279 12302 8* | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number | All best before dates up to and including Jul 14* |
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with Cyclospora may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. People infected with Cyclospora can experience a wide range of symptoms, including watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea. Some people do not get sick at all, while others suffer from a severe upset stomach. Few people get seriously ill.
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products in Canada.
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Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling an additional 12 salads across its eight-state region due to the potential that they may be contaminated with Cyclospora. The potential for contamination was brought to Hy-Vee’s attention when Fresh Express – which manufactures the product – announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) expanded its investigation of an outbreak of Cyclospora in the upper Midwest section of the United States. The 12 salads are in addition to the 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad product that Hy-Vee pulled last week after initial notification of the investigation. Hy-Vee now has 13 private label bagged salad products (all expiration dates) that are being recalled as a result.
The products were distributed to Hy-Vee grocery stores across its eight-state region of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The list below outlines the 13 products that have been recalled. No other Hy-Vee branded salads are impacted by today’s recall.
Fresh Express, out of an abundance of caution, has issued a voluntary recall of branded and private label salad products produced at its Streamwood, IL facility that contain iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrot ingredients due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 200 illnesses have been reported in connection with a current outbreak of Cyclospora occurring in primarily Midwest states.
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite. A person may become infected after ingesting contaminated food or water. Common symptoms include severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, body aches and fatigue. The infection is treated with antibiotics and most people respond quickly to treatment.
The Fresh Express recall includes only those salads that are clearly marked with the letter Z at the beginning of the Product Code, which is located in the upper right-hand corner of the front of the package. Products containing the ingredients iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrots AND displaying the Product Code Z178, or a lower number, are recalled.
Recalled products were distributed to select retail stores between June 6 and June 26 in various states including, for example, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
No other Fresh Express products are subject to recall.
Fresh Express customers have been notified of the recall and instructed to immediately remove recalled products from all store shelves, distribution, and other inventories to ensure they are no longer available for sale or consumption.
Consumers who may have a recalled salad should discard it immediately and not eat it. Consumers with questions, or to obtain refunds, may contact the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center toll-free at (800) 242-5472 on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.
Fresh Express takes food safety matters very seriously, stringently follows all mandated regulations and implements preventive measures designed to minimize potential risks. Fresh Express is working in close coordination with FDA in its continuing investigation to identify a definitive source of the current Cyclospora outbreak.
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| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2020.35 |
| Product: | Union Hall Smoked Salmon Paté; pack size: 100g; IE CK 0031 EC |
| Batch Code: | Use by: 18/07/2020 |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Union Hall Smoked Fish is recalling the above batch of its Smoked Salmon Paté due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
Citing potential Cyclospora risk, today Fresh Express expanded its recall of products containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and carrots. The salad products were produced at Fresh Express’ Streamwood, IL facility. Here is a list of recalled products. This expands the Fresh Express recall of June 18, 2020. The recalled salad products were sold at Giant Eagle, Hy-Vee, Walmart, Jewel-Osco, and ALDI.
Ottawa, June 28, 2020 – Fresh Express is recalling Fresh Express brand salad products from the marketplace due to possible Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Production Code | Best Before Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Express | Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar | 323 g | 0 71279306049 8 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 08 |
| Fresh Express | American | 312 g | 0 71279241036 2 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 11 |
| Fresh Express | Chopped Kit Thai ‘N’ Cashews | 332 g | 0 71279309255 0 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 11 |
| Fresh Express | Veggie Lover’s | 340 g | 0 71279281063 6 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 11 |
| Fresh Express | Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp | 315 g | 0 71279309330 4 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 11 |
| Fresh Express | Iceberg Garden | 680 g | 0 71279104119 2 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 12 |
| Fresh Express | Iceberg Garden | 340 g | 0 71279103020 2 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 12 |
| Fresh Express | SHREDS | 226 g | 0 71279151014 8 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 12 |
| Fresh Express | Green & Crisp | 312 g | 0 71279108131 0 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 12 |
| Fresh Express | Chopped Kit Asian | 340 g | 0 71279309293 2 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 13 |
| Fresh Express | Chopped Kit Southwest | 326 g | 0 71279309309 0 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 12 |
| Fresh Express | 3 Color Deli Cole Slaw | 397 g | 0 71279123028 2 | All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number | Jul 14 |
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with Cyclospora may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. People infected with Cyclospora can experience a wide range of symptoms, including watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea. Some people do not get sick at all, while others suffer from a severe upset stomach. Few people get seriously ill.
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2020.34 |
| Product: | Kresto Sezam Sesame Seeds, pack size: 200g |
| Batch Code: | L200551V4646; Best before: 31/08/2021 |
| Country Of Origin: | India |
The above batch of Kresto Sezam Sesame Seeds is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.
The implicated batches could cause salmonellosis. Symptoms can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever.
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.
Consumers are advised not to consume the implicated batch.
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CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationexternal icon (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to bagged salad mix containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage produced by Fresh Express and purchased at ALDI, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco, and Walmart stores in the Midwestern United States.
CDC has important advice for consumers and retailers in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin:
Take action if you have symptoms of a Cyclospora infection:
June 26, 2020
Since the last update on June 23, 2020, 84 new laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections have been reported, including 6 from a new state, North Dakota.
Health officials in North Dakota interviewed ill people in their state. In interviews, all six ill people reported eating a salad purchased from a single restaurant location in North Dakota. Health officials determined that the restaurant used Marketside brand bagged garden salad mix purchased from Walmart.
On June 25, 2020, Fresh Express recalled Marketside brand Classic Iceberg Salad sold in 12-ounce and 24-ounce bags at Walmart stores in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
As of June 25, 2020, a total of 206 people with laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections associated with this outbreak have been reported from 8 states: Illinois (57), Iowa (74), Kansas (1), Minnesota (25), Missouri (10) Nebraska (20), North Dakota (6), and Wisconsin (13).
Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 11, 2020 to June 17, 2020. Ill people range in age from 16 to 92 years with a median age of 60 and 57% are female. Of 198 people with available information, 23 people (12%) have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
Illnesses might not yet be reported due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported. This takes an average of 4 to 6 weeks. If the number of cases reported by CDC is different from the number reported by state or local health officials, data reported by local jurisdictions should be considered the most up to date. Any differences may be due to the timing of reporting and website updates.
There are typically multiple clusters of Cyclospora infections that occur each summer. CDC is working to determine if other recent cases of Cyclospora infection are linked to contaminated ingredients in these bagged salad mixes. This investigation is ongoing.
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