Category Archives: Food Poisoning

India – 51 Children Among 100 Hospitalised With Food Poisoning In Chhattisgarh

Posted on October 7, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

About 100 people, including 51 children, from Chhattisgarh’s Ansula village have been hospitalised with suspected food poisoning on Wednesday.

They complained of diarrhoea and vomiting after attending a function at the residence of the headmaster of the state-run primary school in their village, officials told NDTV.

At the health care centres, the patients were administered intravenous drips.

Collector Doman Singh reached the community health centre in Pithora and met the patients who are now said to be out of danger.

Leave a comment

Posted in food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, microbial contamination, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, outbreak, Poisoning

Botulism Symptoms.

Posted on October 6, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

CDC

Signs and symptoms might include:

Difficulty swallowing
Muscle weakness
Double vision
Drooping eyelids
Blurry vision
Slurred speech
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty moving the eyes

Possible signs and symptoms in foodborne botulism might also include:

Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhea

Signs and symptoms in an infant might include:

Constipation
Poor feeding
Drooping eyelids
Pupils that are slow to react to light
Face showing less expression than usual
Weak cry that sounds different than usual
Difficulty breathing

People with botulism might not have all of these symptoms at the same time.

The symptoms all result from muscle paralysis caused by the toxin. If untreated, the disease may progress and symptoms may worsen to cause full paralysis of some muscles, including those used in breathing and those in the arms, legs, and trunk (part of the body from the neck to the pelvis area, also called the torso).

In foodborne botulism, symptoms generally begin 18 to 36 hours after eating a contaminated food.

If you or someone you know has symptoms of botulism, immediately see your doctor or go to the emergency room.

Leave a comment

Posted in Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Safety, Food Testing, Food Toxin

Canada – Olivera brand sliced olives may be unsafe due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on October 6, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

CFIA

Olivera – Black Sliced Olives – 2.84 Litres Olivera – Green Sliced Olives – 2.84 Litres Olivera – Sliced olives – 2.84 Litres

Recall details

Ottawa, October 5, 2021 – Distribution Alimentaire Tony is recalling Olivera brand sliced olives from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Olivera	Black Sliced Olives	2.84 L	None	PRO : 08/03/2021 EXP : 07/03/2023 LOT NO: 09SB260
Olivera	Green Sliced Olives	2.84 L	None	Pro date: 8/3/2021 EXP date: 7/3/2023 PN: 09sG260

What you should do

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 or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.

Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness.

Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The 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.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Leave a comment

Posted in CFIA, Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin

Hong Kong – CFS urges public not to consume a kind of chilled razor clams imported from Scotland suspected to be contaminated with lipophilic marine biotoxins

Posted on October 5, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

CFS

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (October 4) urged the public not to consume a kind of chilled razor clams imported from Scotland due to possible contamination with lipophilic marine biotoxins. The trade should stop using or selling the product concerned if they possess it.

Details of the product are as follows:

Product name: Razor Clams
Brand: Lochleven Shellfish
Place of origin: Scotland
Importer: Longfine Seafood Trading Company Limited

A spokesman for the CFS said, “The CFS received a notification from the authorities concerned in Scotland through the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) that the above-mentioned product might have been contaminated with lipophilic marine biotoxins. According to the information provided by INFOSAN, the affected product has been imported into Hong Kong. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer concerned for follow-up.”

A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported some of the affected product into Hong Kong. For the sake of prudence, the CFS has instructed the importer to stop sale and remove from shelves the affected batch of product and initiate a recall. Enquiries about the recall can be made to the importer’s hotline at 2387 2388 during office hours.

“Lipophilic marine biotoxins are a group of fat-soluble shellfish poisoning toxins which may cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. In general, they are heat-stable and cannot be destroyed by cooking.” the spokesman said.

The spokesman urged consumers not to consume the affected product if they have bought any. The trade should also stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess it.

The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.

Leave a comment

Posted in Algal Toxin, Azaspiracid Toxin, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Lipophilic Marine Biotoxin, Marine Biotoxin, okadaic acid, Pectenotoxin, Yessotoxin

Belgium – ALNATURA brand “Dinkel vollorn spaghetti” spelled spaghetti (500 g) – Ergot Alkaloids – Mycotoxin

Posted on October 4, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of Match SA
Product: ALNATURA brand “Dinkel vollorn spaghetti” spelled spaghetti (500 g).
Problem: Traces of ergot alkaloids.

WE ARE RECALLING THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED BELOW FOLLOWING A NON-CONFORMITY WHICH MAY LEAD TO A RISK FOR THE CONSUMER:

Spelled spelled “Dinkel vollorn spaghetti” from the ALNATURA brand (500 g).
Expiration dates (DDM): 02/26/2023

These products were sold in the Match supermarket in Scheut (1071).

Match has decided, in consultation with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain) to recall this product to consumers.

Customers who have purchased this product will be asked not to consume it and return it to the point of sale, where it will be refunded.

In the meantime, the product has been taken off the shelves of all stores.

We sincerely apologize to our customers for these inconveniences and assure them that we are taking the most effective measures to prevent such incidents.

Any customer who wants more information can contact our quality department on 071/820 345 or by e-mail at the following address: alertealimentaire@match.be

Match quality service

Leave a comment

Posted in Ergot, Ergot Alkaloids, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Rye Ergot, Uncategorized

Belgium – Bouchot mussels (1.4kg), Mytilimer brand. – E.coli

Posted on October 4, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

AFSCA

WE ARE RECALLING THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED BELOW FOLLOWING A NON-COMPLIANCE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A RISK FOR THE CONSUMER:

Expiration dates (
BBD ): 07/10/2021 Lot: 9152709271

These products were sold in the Match supermarkets in Couvin (5660) and Marcinelle (6001).

Match has decided, in consultation with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain) to recall this product to consumers.
Customers who have purchased this product will be asked not to consume it and return it to the point of sale, where it will be refunded.

In the meantime, the product has been taken off the shelves of all stores.

We sincerely apologize to our customers for these inconveniences and assure them that we are taking the most effective measures to prevent such incidents.

Any customer who wants more information can contact our quality department by e-mail at the following address : jan.clara@foodqualityassistance.be

Match quality service

Leave a comment

Posted in E.coli, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin

South Africa – South African oysters linked to illness in Hong Kong

Posted on October 4, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Oysters from South Africa have been linked to cases of food poisoning in Hong Kong.

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) in Hong Kong ordered the suspension of imports of raw oysters produced by Zwembesi Farm Limited in South Africa this past week.

Six food poisoning clusters have been identified after consumption of raw oysters at one restaurant in Mong Kok and another in Tsim Sha Tsui. It is not clear what the infectious agent is or how many people are sick.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) previously reported it was investigating two clusters involving 11 illnesses in people that had dinner at a restaurant in Mong Kok.

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, microbial contamination, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations

South Africa – More than 37,000 cases of Appletiser are being recalled – here’s a list of all affected products – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Posted on October 1, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Business Insider

Coca-Cola South Africa instituted a voluntary recall of Appletiser products on 23 September.
But the manufacturer refused to detail the exact reasons for the recall or how many individual products were affected.
This information came, instead, from an Australian food authority which raised the alarm on elevated levels of mycotoxin (patulin).
South Africa’s National Consumer Commission confirmed the cause of the recall on Thursday, noting that 37,362 cases of Appletiser were affected.