Category Archives: Food Poisoning

RASFF Alert – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts

RASFF

Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Veal Burger

RASFF

STEC (stx+;eae+) in veal burger from Belgium in France, Italy Germany and Spain

RASFF Alerts – Bacillus cereus – Ready to Eat Salads

RASFF

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes and elevated levels of Bacillus cereus in ready-to-eat salad from the Netherlands from the Netherlands in Germany

Italy – Anchovy fillets in olive oil – Histamine

Salute

Brand : MAREBLU

Denomination : CLASSICI¿ Anchovy fillets in olive oil

Reason for reporting : Recall for physical risk

Date of publication : 7 December 2022

Documentation

Documentation

France – ASSORTMENT OF 16 SALTED VERRINES -Staphylococcus aureus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name METRO Chef
  • Model names or references 4 VERRINES VEGETABLES – RICOTTA – TOMATO
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3439496421988 29222 Date of minimum durability 06/05/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the freezer
  • Health mark EN 35.125.007 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors SUBWAY

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Non-compliant bacteriological analysis on the Vegetables / Ricotta / Tomato verrine – Presence of staphylococci
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Staphylococcus aureus (causative agent of staphylococcal poisoning)

Australia – Suspected mass food poisoning at Aboriginal languages conference

SBS

A gathering of Aboriginal language educators on the Central Coast has ended with a number of attendees hospitalised after a case of suspected food poisoning at their hotel.

Participants of the Aboriginal Languages Trust conference attended a gala dinner last Wednesday at the restaurant of the Crowne Plaza Terrigal.

Gamilaraay Yuwaalaraay man Ted Fields told NITV his partner Michelle O’Leary became violently ill just 20 minutes after dinner.
 
The number of attendees taken ill is unconfirmed but some people on social media have said there had been dozens of cases.

Speaking to NITV from Gosford Hospital, where he is still a patient, Mr Fields, 51, said he witnessed multiple attendees being admitted.
 
In a statement to NITV, NSW Health confirmed an investigation into the incident is underway.

“Aboriginal Languages Trust is aware of a number of cases of a gastro-like illness in people who attended a two-day conference held at a Terrigal venue on Wednesday.

“NSW Health is urgently investigating the situation to identify the cause of illness, in collaboration with the NSW Food Authority.”

Luxembourg – CURRY BALTI, GROUND GINGER FROM THE SAINTE LUCIE BRAND – Bacillus cereus

SAP

Saint Lucia Society is recalling the following products:

 

Last name

Balti Curry

Mark

St. LUCIA

Unity

37g

bar code

3162050010822

Date of minimum durability (MDD)

04/2025; 07/2025

Batch

2212636; 2221446

Last name

Grounded ginger

Mark

St. LUCIA

Unity

32g

bar code

3162050039991

Date of minimum durability (MDD)

07/2025; 09/2025

Batch

2224346; 2229446

Danger  : Presence of Bacillus Cereus

Bacillus cereus can cause symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea within 16 hours after consumption.

 

Sale in Luxembourg by: Cora

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Cora Recall Notification

USA – FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products That Tested Positive for E. Coli O157:H7

FSIS USDA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef sold at La Michoacana Meat Market, in Greenville, Tex., after a sample of the product tested positive for the presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7. A recall was not requested because there is no product currently available for sale to consumers; however, the ground beef product may remain in consumers’ homes and could cause illness if eaten.

The raw ground beef was ground in store on Nov. 28, 2022. The product was packaged for consumers behind the meat counter in varying weights. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels]:

  • Varying weights of ground beef packed in butcher paper, containing “CARNE MOLIDA REGULAR/GROUND BEEF” with “Packed On” dates ranging Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 2022, and “Sell By Dec. 1 2022” on the label.

These items were only sold in La Michoacana Meat Market retail store, located at 5106 Wesley St., Greenville, Texas, 75402. The last date that the product was available for sale was Dec. 1, 2022.

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS product testing when a sample confirmed positive for the presence of E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

Click to access PHA-12052022-01-labels.pdf

France – Red Curry Spice – Bacillus cereus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name ST. LUCIA
  • Model names or references Red curry bottle 39g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3162050010549 2220746 Date of minimum durability 06/26/2025
  • Packaging 39g glass bottle
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/18/2022 to 11/15/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Presence of the batch number and the DDM on the bottle below the label
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Auchan, Carrefour, Casino, Franprix, Leclerc, Intermarché, System U
  • List of points of sale Client_list_E1054A.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Bacillus cereus in one of the raw materials of the mixture

France – FOUR SPICES – Bacillus cereus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name ST. LUCIA
  • Model names or references FOUR SPICES BLEND 35g bottle
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3162050043257 2228736 Date of minimum durability 09/14/2025
  • Packaging 35g glass bottle
  • Marketing start/end date From 15/11/2022 to 02/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information The batch number and MDD are visible on the bottle below the label
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Auchan, Carrefour, Casino, Franprix, Leclerc, Intermarché, System U
  • List of points of sale Client_list_E4325A.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Bacillus cereus in the material