Category Archives: Food Poisoning

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Hazelnut Kernels – Pistachios – Peanuts

Posted on November 26, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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AFLATOXIN B1 in RAW HAZELNUTS KERNELS from AZERBAIJAN -NOCCIOLE SGUSCIATE from Azerbaijan in Italy

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Austria

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Aflatoxinas, higos, Turquía // Aflatoxins, figs, Turkey in Spain

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Aflatoxin in peanuts from USA in Norway

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Dried figs – aflatoxins from Turkey in Austria and Germany

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Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Alto contenuto di aflatossine in pistacchi in guscio dall’Iran //high content of aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from Iran in Italy

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Presenza di aflatossine superiori ai limiti di legge su materia prima pistacchio//aflatoxins above the legal limits on pistachio raw material from Italy in Italy

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South Africa – Suspected food poisoning at local funeral: At least 29 in hospital, two dead.

Posted on November 25, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Krugersdorpnews

The West Rand District Health Department says the investigation into a suspected mass food poisoning is continuing after more than 29 people were admitted to hospital and at least two people died after attending the same funeral.

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Austria – TAYN dried figs – Aflatoxin

Posted on November 25, 2021 by | Leave a comment

AGES

Public recall: dried figs – square packaging

Dried figs 800g are not suitable for consumption because of aflatoxin!

Aflatoxin was found in analyzes in “TAYN dried figs”. Batches 090109697-11-24 with the best before date 10.10.2022 are affected.

Manufacturer: TAYN TARIM ÜRÜNLERI 09800 Nazilli / Aydin-TR

Importer: Kerem GmbH, 1020 Vienna

The product is not suitable for consumption and can be returned by consumers (in all branches). Of course, customers will be reimbursed the purchase price even without proof of purchase. The Kerem GmbH fulfills its own responsibility in accordance with the food law provisions and has therefore initiated a recall of the product.

This warning does not mean that the exposure was caused by our company.

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New Zealand – Public health warning about shellfish in Grove Arm, Marlborough Sounds – Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins

Posted on November 25, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) yesterday issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from Grove Arm in the Marlborough Sounds.

Routine tests on shellfish samples taken from Okiwa Bay has shown levels of Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins above the safe limit of 0.16 mg/kg set by MPI.  Anyone eating shellfish from this area is potentially at risk of illness.

Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish should not be eaten.

Note, cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.

Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.

Symptoms typically appear within half an hour of ingestion and last for about 24 hours. Symptoms may include:

  • diarrhoea
  • vomiting
  • nausea
  • abdominal cramps

If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued, freephone Healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16, or seek medical attention immediately. You are also advised to contact your nearest public health unit and keep any leftover shellfish in case it can be tested.

Monitoring of toxin levels will continue and any changes will be communicated accordingly. Commercially harvested shellfish – sold in shops and supermarkets, or exported – is subject to strict water and flesh monitoring programmes by MPI to ensure they are safe to eat. There is no commercial harvesting of shellfish in the affected area.

Find out more

See signage in the affected area.

Shellfish biotoxin alerts

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Collecting shellfish and keeping them safe [PDF, 1.4 MB]

Causes and symptoms of toxic shellfish poisoning

About toxic algal blooms

Food safety for seafood gatherers booklet [PDF, 688 KB

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USA – Possible ‘foodborne incident’ leads to mass sickness at hotel in Tucson

Posted on November 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – More than 50 people got sick at a hotel in Tucson Monday, Nov. 22, and a county health official said it is being investigated as food poisoning.

Pima County Health Department Director Dr. Theresa Cullen said 56 people got sick at the Red Roof Inn, located at 1300 N. Stone Ave.

Six of those people were transported to the hospital while the rest were treated on site. Cullen said most were vomiting but all were recovering by Tuesday.

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Singapore – Suspension of On & On Diners Pte Ltd’s food business operations

Posted on November 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are investigating two incidents of gastroenteritis affecting a total of 73 persons who reported gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food prepared by On & On Diners Pte Ltd between 16 and 18 November 2021. None were hospitalised.

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Hong Kong – Not to import and sell ready-to-eat raw oysters harvested in Coffin Bay in Australia – Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Posted on November 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Issue Date 23.11.2021
Source of Information Centre for Food Safety
Food Product Raw Oysters
Product Name and Description Ready-to-eat Raw Oysters
Reason For Issuing Alert
  • The CFS noticed that Food Standards Australia New Zealand reported that ready-to-eat raw Pacific oysters harvested in Coffin Bay in Australia, which were suspected to be contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus, were under recall.
  • According to the Department of Primary Industries and Regions of the Government of South Australia, the Coffin Bay growing area includes four harvesting areas, namely the Port Douglas harvesting area, the Mt Dutton Bay harvesting area, the Kellidie Bay West harvesting area and the Kellidie Bay East harvesting area.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety
  • The CFS immediately conducted investigation and contacted local major importers for follow-up.
  • The CFS has immediately instructed the trade to suspend the import into and sale within Hong Kong of all ready-to-eat raw oysters from the Coffin Bay growing area.
  • The CFS has instructed the importers concerned to stop sale of, remove from shelves and recall the affected products, and is tracing the distribution of the products concerned.
  • The CFS will inform the Australian authorities and will also notify the local trade. It will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action to safeguard food safety and public health. Investigation is ongoing.
Advice to the Trade
  • The trade should stop using or selling the products concerned immediately should they possess them.
Advice to Consumers
  • Do not to consume the affected product if they have bought any.
  • Enquiries about the recall can be made to the two importers – Worldwide Seafood Limited (hotline: 2911 4989) and Diligence Marine Products Limited (hotline: 6732 0690).
Further Information The CFS press release

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India – 70 students of Govt school fall ill, food poisoning suspected

Posted on November 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Siasat

Visakhapatnam: Around 70 students of Kasturba Gandhi Girls’ School in Paderu of Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam fell sick allegedly due to food poisoning after consuming food at their hostel mess on Monday night, informed officials on Tuesday.

 

 

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India – Five instances of food poisoning in Kozhikode in less than a month

Posted on November 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

The Hindu

Health Department issues advisory on checking quality of drinking water sources. (Cholera)

At least five incidents of suspected food poisoning have occurred in Kozhikode district in less than a month, prompting the Health Department to issue an advisory on checking the quality of drinking water sources.

Fifteen girl students of a private entrance coaching centre at Perumanna were admitted to hospital after they had stomach upset and other symptoms on October 25.

Two-and-a-half-year-old Mohammed Yamin of Narikkuni died on November 13, just a couple of days after he had food at a wedding event. A dozen children and some elders too fell ill.

Hundreds sought medical treatment at Puthoor in Vadakara on November 15 after they had food at another wedding event in the previous days. Those who had idli and sambar from two temples at Mukkom complained of uneasiness, and 22 people sought treatment on November 19.

Fourteen students of a hostel at Pantheerankavu sought treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, after they had breakfast on November 20.

Another instance of food poisoning was averted in the nick of time when an alert food safety inspector detected pseudomonas bacteria in eggs scheduled to be distributed at a school at Payyadimeethal near Pantheerankavu on November 10.

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France – Organic cocoa coconut pleasure – Bacillus cereus

Posted on November 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Sweet products
  • Product brand name The Little Shoots
  • Names of models or references Les Petites Pousses organic coconut milk and cocoa dessert
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    312 Use-by date 12/13/2021
  • Packaging2 jars of 90g ea.
  • Start date / End of marketing From 11/16/2021 to 11/16/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Casino, Casino Group, nearby Carrefour, Auchan supermarkets

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of presumptive Bacillus cereus above the alert threshold
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Bacillus cereus

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