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USA – Portillo’s in Glendale Heights linked to E. coli outbreak

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The Chicago Tribune reported todays that the Illinois Department of Public Health is looking into whether a recent E. coli outbreak is linked to a Portillo’s in Glendale Heights, authorities said Friday.

Four cases of a toxin producing the bacteria and one case of a resultant blood syndrome stemmed from customers eating at the Portillo’s at 235 E. North Ave. in Glendale Heights on July 16 and 17, IDPH wrote in a health alert.

The “possible issue” came from four customers during that time period, Portillo’s spokeswoman Sara Wirth wrote in a Saturday statement. She said the company reexamined its food safety protocols after learning of the outbreak.

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France – BASMATI RICE 1KG SACHET – Ochratoxin A

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name GRAIN COUNTER
  • Names of models or references BASMATI RICE 1KG SACHET
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3564700024164 All lots Date of minimum durability 11/26/2022
    3564700024164 All lots Date of minimum durability 11/21/2022
  • Packaging BAG 1KG
  • Start date / End of marketing From 26/11/2020 to 06/08/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Only products with code (addon) 06 following the bar code and bearing the minimum durability dates indicated are affected by the recall.
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallPresence of Ochratoxin A beyond regulatory limits
  • Risks incurred by the consumerOther chemical contaminants
  • Additional description of the riskMycotoxins are substances produced by microscopic fungi. These substances can present a health risk in the event of heavy and repeated consumption over the long term.
  • Consumer behaviorStop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the consumer service
  • Contact number0800 865 286
  • Compensation modalitiesRepayment
  • End date of the recall procedureWednesday 6 October 2021

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France – LONG BLANCHED BASMATI RICE 5X90G – 450G – Ochratoxin A

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name GRAIN COUNTER
  • Names of models or references LONG BLANCHED BASMATI RICE 5X90G – 450G
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3564700579886 All lots Date of minimum durability 11/26/2022
  • Packaging450G BOX (5 90G COOKING BAGS)
  • Start date / End of marketing From 12/17/2020 to 08/06/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Ochratoxin A beyond regulatory limits
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants
  • Additional description of the risk Mycotoxins are substances produced by microscopic fungi. These substances can present a health risk in the event of heavy and repeated consumption over the long term.
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the consumer service
  • Contact number0800 865 286
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Wednesday 6 October 2021

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USA – Luigi Guffanti Taleggio Cheese Recalled For Possible Staphylococcus aureus

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

Staph

One type of Luigi Guffanti Taleggio cheese is being recalled for possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination. The recalled product is Luigi Guffanti Cheese Taleggio Dop a Latte Crudo Incarto Verde. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling company is Taste for Luxury.

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USA – FDA begins testing cake mixes in search of specific product in E. coli outbreak

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Food Safety News

They have not yet named any specific brands or flavors of cake mix related to an outbreak of E. coli infections, but federal officials have begun product testing in relation to the illnesses.

Sixteen people across 12 states have been confirmed as being infected, with seven requiring hospitalization, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Illnesses began Feb. 26 with the most recent one beginning June 21. 

More patients will likely be identified, according to federal officials because of the long shelf life of cake mixes and the time lag between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is confirmed and reported to the CDC.

The Food and Drug Administration has been working with the CDC on the outbreak investigation and reported on Aug. 4 that the agency has begun product testing. The FDA has also initiated traceback efforts and onsite inspections. However no producer or specific products have been named by the FDA or CDC.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Almonds – Nut Mix

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts from Egypt in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxinas- almendras EE.UU/ Aflatoxins- almonds-USA in Spain

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Aflatoxins in Egyptian peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in nut mix from Lebanon in Finland

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RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs

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Ochratoxine A in diced dried figs from Turkey in France, Netherlands and Belgium

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RASFF Alert – Histamine – Mackerel

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Histamine in mackerel from Netherlands in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Lithuania and Netherlands

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Beef – Raw Milk Soft Cheese

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STEC in raw milk soft cheese from France in Germany

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Escherichia coli-shigatoxin-producing in frozen boneless beef from Uruguay // Presencia de E. coli STEC- Carne de vacuno deshuesada (Bos taurus)- Uruguay in Spain

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Presence of E. coli STEC / 25 g in frozen beef from Uruguay // Carne de vacuno-Presencia de E. coli STEC in Spain

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Germany – Camembert de Normandie AOP St. Hilaire aux lait cru, 250 g – STEC E.coli

Posted on August 5, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 08/04/2021
Product name:

Camembert de Normandie AOP St. Hilaire aux lait cru, 250 g

Product pictures:

Foto_Saint_Hilaire.jpg

Gillot SAS

Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Gillot SAS (France)

Reason for warning:

Detection of harmful bacteria (E.coli, stx1 gene, STEC)

Packaging Unit: 250 g
Durability: 08/07/2021
Lot identification: 161311
Additional Information: EAN: 3267031040611 

Reference is made to the enclosed consumer information. 

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg:poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Bremen:Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de
Hamburg:poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Saarland:poststelle-luv@lav.saarland.de
Saxony:poststelle@sms.sachsen.de
Saxony-Anhalt:poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
Schleswig-Holstein:poststelle@jumi.landsh.de
Thuringia:LM-Ueberendung@tlv.thueringen.de
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Consumer information
Consumer information Saint Hilaire.pdf

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