Category Archives: Food Poisoning

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Peanuts

Posted on September 2, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxins B1 and total over the limits allowed in Pistachio in shell from Iran in Italy and Germany

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Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from Egypt in Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A – Organic Dried Figs – Dark Raisins – Sultana Raisins

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High content of Ochratoxin A in organic dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Ochratoxin A in dark raisins from Uzbekistan in Poland

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Exceeding the maximum level of mycotoxins (Ochratoxin A) in sultana raisins from Turkey in Poland

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India – Telangana food poisoning cases: In last 26 days, 236 students fell sick due to contaminated food, water 

Posted on September 1, 2022 by | Leave a comment

EDEX Live

As many as 236 students studying in various educational institutions in Telangana State suffered food poisoning in the last 26 days due to contaminated food and water.

The data accumulated by the members of the Hakku initiative, a social campaign of the Institute of Perception Studies says that food poisoning incidents happened at 10 places in nine districts in the last month, as stated in a report by The New Indian Express.

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Netherlands – Safety warning Jumbo Spinach Washed 600 grams from Jumbo (attention) -STEC E.coli

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NVWA

Safety warning Jumbo Spinach Washed 600 grams from Jumbo

This is an addition to the previous Safety Warning Jumbo Spinach Unwashed 450 grams. Jumbo now also warns for Jumbo Spinach Crops 600 grams. The warning on the Jumbo and our website has been adjusted. Below is the modified text with addition.  

Jumbo warns about the Jumbo Spinach Unwashed 450 grams and the Jumbo Spinach Washed 600 grams and is recalling the products. The products may contain the STEC bacteria. Do not eat the products! Eating the products can pose a health hazard, especially in pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system.

See Jumbo’s website

Which products are involved?

  • Jumbo Spinach Unwashed 450 grams
  • Barcode: 8711715882363
  • Jumbo Spinach Washed 600 grams
  • Barcode: 8718452309870
  • Best before: 06-09-2022

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Netherlands – Safety warning Jumbo Spinach Unwashed 450 grams from Jumbo (attention) – STEC E.coli

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NVWA

Safety warning Jumbo Spinach Unwashed 450 grams from Jumbo

Jumbo warns about Jumbo Spinach Unwashed 450 grams. The product may contain the STEC bacteria. Do not eat the product! Eating the product may pose a health hazard, especially in pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

See Jumbo’s website

Which product is it?

  • Jumbo Spinach Unwashed 450 grams
  • Barcode: 8711715882363

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Belgium – Unwashed spinach (450g) and washed spinach (600g) from the Jumbo brand -STEC E.coli

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AFSCA

Recall of Jumbo
Products: Unwashed spinach (450g) and washed spinach (600g) from the Jumbo brand.
Problem: Possible presence of STEC bacteria (E. Coli).
In agreement with the FASFC, Jumbo withdraws the products “unwashed spinach” (450g) and “washed spinach” (600g) from the Jumbo brand and recalls them from consumers due to the possible presence of STEC bacteria (E. Coli ).

Jumbo asks its customers not to consume these products and to bring them back to the point of sale where they were purchased, where they will be reimbursed.

Description of the products Product

name: Spinazie Ongewassen (Unwashed spinach)
Brand: Jumbo
EAN on the label: 8711715882363
Batch number: SPIN MI 8×450 FP KKZ624 BPR NA JU 4P 8NL
Sale period: from 2022-08-25 to 30 -08-2022
Nature of packaging: Plastic packaging
Weight: 450g

Product name: Spinazie Gewassen (Washed spinach)
Brand: Jumbo
EAN on the label: 8718452309870
Sale period: 31-08-2022 between 7 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.
Nature of packaging: Plastic packaging Best before
date (BOD): 06 -09-2022
Weight: 600g

The products were sold through Jumbo’s subsidiaries in Belgium.

For more information , customers can contact customer services on 0800 – 98998 or Jumbo.com. Our apologies for the inconvenience caused.

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Canada – Several people seriously ill after suspected poisoning at Markham restaurant

Posted on August 31, 2022 by | Leave a comment

City News

York Region Public Health is investigating an incident that left several people seriously ill and in hospital after dining at a restaurant in Markham over the weekend.

York Region’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Barry Pakes, tells CityNews that the eatery currently being investigated is Delight Restaurant & BBQ at Markham Road and Castlemore.

Dr. Pakes said the restaurant had been closed, noting that staff and owners are cooperating with the public health unit. It’s unclear how many patrons fell ill after eating at the restaurant.

“At this time, we cannot confirm the number of individuals hospitalized or the potential cause of the severe illness,” Dr. Pakes said. 

The public health unit advised that anyone who ate food from Delight Restaurant & BBQ on Saturday, August 27, or Sunday, August 28, who is experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention.

“This includes individuals who had dine-in, takeout and delivery; please throw out any leftovers or takeout from the restaurant,” Dr. Pakes said.

“Individuals can also contact Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to report their symptoms.”

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USA – Wendy’s E. coli outbreak in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania has sickened between 84 to 160 people

Posted on August 31, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

Last week the CDC reported 84 E. coli cases – 53 in Michigan, 23 in Ohio, 6 in Indiana and 2 in Pennsylvania.  However, Michigan reports at least 115 and Wood County in Ohio reports at least 23 which would bring Ohio case numbers to 37.

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USA – E. coli Outbreak with Unknown Food Source

Posted on August 30, 2022 by | Leave a comment

CDC

Fast Facts
  • Illnesses: 84
  • Hospitalizations: 38
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 4
  • Recall: No
  • Investigation status: Active
Illustration of E. coli pathogen
Update on the Source

A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, but many sick people reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania before getting sick. Based on this information, Wendy’s has taken the precautionary measure of removing the romaine lettuce being used in sandwiches from restaurants in that region. Wendy’s uses a different type of romaine lettuce for salads. Investigators are working to confirm whether romaine lettuce is the source of this outbreak, and whether romaine lettuce used in Wendy’s sandwiches was served or sold at other businesses. Wendy’s is fully cooperating with the investigation.

What You Should Do

CDC is not advising that people avoid eating at Wendy’s restaurants or that people stop eating romaine lettuce.

  • Wendy’s has taken the precautionary measure of removing the romaine lettuce being used in sandwiches from restaurants in this region.
  • At this time, there is no evidence to indicate that romaine lettuce sold in grocery stores, served in other restaurants, or in people’s homes is linked to this outbreak.
  • CDC will update this advice if the investigation identifies foods to avoid.

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Canada – 4 In. Split Top Brioche Style Buns recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria and Cronobacter sakazakii

Posted on August 30, 2022 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product
4 In. Split Top Brioche Style Bun
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Clostridium botulinum
Food – Microbial Contamination – Other
What to do

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

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions

Affected products

Issue

No brand 4 In. Split Top Brioche Style Buns recalled due to potential presence of Clostridium botulinum and Cronobacter sakazakii.

The recalled product has been sold in Ontario.

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