Category Archives: Food Poisoning

RASFF Alert- Ochratoxin A – Organic Diced Dried Figs

Posted on March 18, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Ochratoxin-A in Turkish Organic Dried Diced Figs from Turkey in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert- Bacillus cereus – Food Supplements

Posted on March 18, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF

Bacillus cereus (> 15 000 CFU/g) in food supplements from UK in Finland

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France – Country Bread, Country Ball, Country Cobblestone, Fig Bread, Country Walnut Bread Mycotoxin – Ergot Alkaloids

Posted on March 17, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Food
Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
Product brand name UNBRANDED
Model names or references country bread, country ball, country cobblestone, fig bread, country nut bread made on March 10 and 11 – BBD/DLUO: March 14 and 15

Identification of products

GTIN	Dated
0207748008866	Date of minimum durability between 03/14/2022 and 03/15/2022
3289664233901	Date of minimum durability between 03/14/2022 and 03/15/2022
0207827005588	Date of minimum durability between 03/14/2022 and 03/15/2022
0207795008598	Date of minimum durability between 03/14/2022 and 03/15/2022
0207725006236	Date of minimum durability between 03/14/2022 and 03/15/2022

Products List Reminder_poster.pdf Attachment
Packaging Plastic bag
Marketing start/end date From 03/10/2022 to 03/11/2022
Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
Further information Products manufactured and sold in the Bakery department
Geographic area of sale E.LECLERC SODIROCHE
Distributors E.LECLERC SODIROCHE

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall presence of ergot alkaloids above the regulatory limit.

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USA – Core Investigation Table Update – Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak

Posted on March 17, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

FDA

The FDA has launched a Traceback Investigation to identify the source of the outbreak. 59 cases have been reported so far, no Public Health Advisory has been issued yet. Salmonella Saintpaul has been identified as the strain causing the illnesses.

Date Posted	Ref	Pathogen	Product Linked to Illnesses (if any)	Case Count	Status
3/16/ 2022	1055	Salmonella Saintpaul	Not Yet Identified	59	Active
2/17/ 2022	1056	Cronobacter sakazakii	Powdered Infant Formula	See Advisory	Active
2/9/ 2022	1040	Listeria monocytogenes	Not Yet Identified	16	Active
2/2/ 2022	1054	Enteroinvasive E. coli O143:H26	Not Identified	16	Closed
1/10/ 2022	1050	E. coli O121:H19	Romaine	4	Closed
12/29/ 2021	1052	E. coli O157:H7	Packaged Salad	See Outbreak Advisory	Closed
12/20/ 2021	1039	Listeria monocytogenes	Packaged Salad	See Outbreak Advisory	Closed
12/15/2021	1048	Listeria monocytogenes	Packaged Salad	See Outbreak Advisory	Active

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Belgium – African Special brand melon seeds – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 16, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall by Hax Trading
Product: African Special brand melon seeds.
Problem: Aflatoxin content too high.
In agreement with the FASFC, Hax Trading is withdrawing African Special brand melon seeds from sale and recalling them from consumers due to excessively high aflatoxin content.
Hax Trading asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased.

Product Description– Product name: Melon seeds
– Brand: African Special
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 01/12/2023
– Batch number: 1921
– Period of sale: from 09/17/2021 to 03/14/2021
– Weight: 400g

The product was distributed by:Familu group Kloosterstraat 3 2920 Lommel
DND Brothers Wondelgemstraat 48 A 9000 Gent
Best BV Pilorijnstraat 4 9000 Gent
Sonkofa Market 1 BV Kleine Laan 14 9100 Sint-Niklaas
Afro Asian Foods – Heren Beglielaan 21 2200 Herentals
Hanan BVBA Dambrugstraat 240 206 raat 240
6 2300 Turnhout
Harry BVBA Stationstraat 46 2440 Geel
Mikra De Merodelei 38 2300 Turnhout

For further information , contact:

Hax trading via Info@HAXTradingBVBA.com

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Germany – Simply Sunny Peanuts in shell, roasted, 400g – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 16, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

LMW

Alert type: Food

Date of first publication: 03/15/2022

Product name:

Simply Sunny Peanuts in shell, roasted, 400g Best before date: August 2nd, 2022, Batch: L2122723

Product images:

Eurogroup Deutschland GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor): Eurogroup Deutschland GmbH, Langenfeld

Reason for warning:

Elevated levels of aflatoxins

Packaging Unit: 400g

Durability: 08/02/2022

Lot identification: L2122723

Further information:

Reference is made to the attached consumer information.

Click to access Verbraucherinformation_Erdn%FCsse.pdf

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France – RAISINS 500G – Ochratoxin A

Posted on March 15, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Food
Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
Product brand name ECO +
Model names or references RAISINS 500G
Identification of products

GTIN Lot Dated

3450970066815 Batch: LT:450020329-14-673 Date of minimum durability 09/09/2022
Packaging500G SACHET
Marketing start/end date From 27/12/2021 to 11/03/2022
Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of sale Whole France
Distributors E.LECLERC

GTIN	Lot	Dated
3450970066815	Batch: LT:450020329-14-673	Date of minimum durability 09/09/2022

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Presence of Ochratoxin A beyond regulatory limits

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India – 42 students affected by food poisoning at Kurnool school

Posted on March 14, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Deccan Chronicle

ANANTAPUR: Some 42 students of the government school in the Viswanagar area of Nandyal town in Kurnool district fell sick after having their mid-day meal at the school premises on Friday.

There was contamination of food as spoilt eggs were used in cooking, which caused food poisoning. Soon after the students started vomiting in the school, they were taken to the government hospital at Nandyal town.

Some 92 children were studying at the government school in Viswanagar locality of Nandyal municipality. The students were served the mid-day meal consisting of rice, asparagus, boiled egg and chickpea as part of the Friday menu fixed by the state government.

Soon after having their lunch, the students went to their classrooms. Many of them soon complained of stomach pain and started vomiting.

About 50 students with sensation of vomiting were shifted to the hospital and a team of doctors treated them. Nandyal hospital superintendent Dr.Vijayakumar said contamination of food was the cause. “All are being provided necessary medical aid. The students are safe,” he said.

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Luxembourg – Aflatoxins – AFROASE BRAND “WHOLE EGUSI” WHOLE MELON SEEDS

Posted on March 14, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

SAP

The Luxembourg food safety authorities are recalling the following product:

name	Whole Egusi
Mark	Afroasis
Unity	250g
bar code	8719497394456
Date of minimum durability (MDD)	20/12/2022
Lot	WE56.21/279

Danger : Too high aflatoxin content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the temperature and humidity level of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.