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Nigeria – Cholera Outbreak

Posted on July 20, 2021 by | Leave a comment

HPS

20 July 2021

Article: 55/2905

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reports continued transmission of cholera in the country, with 14,343-suspected cases, including 325 deaths, reported by 16 Nigerian states from 1 January through to 27 June 2021.

Travellers to the region are advised to only consume safe food and water. Food and drink to be wary of include untreated water, ice, shellfish, salads, unwashed fruit and vegetables. Travellers are also advised that good personal hygiene is essential, particularly frequent hand washing.

A vaccine is available to protect against cholera, but as the risk to most travellers is very low, it is only recommended for:

  • volunteers, aid workers and medical personnel in disaster relief situations where cholera outbreaks are likely
  • those travelling to work in slums or refugee camps, areas affected by natural disasters, or countries experiencing cholera outbreaks and where care with food and water is difficult or not possible

Further information relating to cholera can be found on the TRAVAX (for health professionals) and fitfortravel (for the general public) websites.

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Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Derg Cheddar due to Elevated Levels of Histamine

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FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2021.49
Product: Derg Cheddar
Batch Code: 176-0, best before date: 20/10/2021
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batch of Derg Cheddar is being recalled by Derg Farmhouse Cheese due to the presence of elevated histamine levels.  In some people, elevated levels of histamine can cause symptoms which are similar to those of an allergic reaction. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in The Cheese Shop, Tralee and some Sheridan Cheesemonger stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Derg

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France – Product recall: le habert brand yogurt – E.coli

Posted on July 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Escherichia coli

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold the product in question are asked not to consume them – and more particularly young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly – and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased.

People who have consumed it and who present symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting should consult their doctor as soon as possible, mentioning this consumption and the possible link with the bacterium Escherichia coli.

In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor.

The E. coli bacterium is naturally present in the digestive microflora of humans and warm-blooded animals. Some strains of E. coli are pathogenic, and can be responsible in humans for various disorders ranging from mild diarrhea to more serious forms such as hemorrhagic diarrhea or severe kidney damage such as HUS, mainly in young children.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Model names or references
yogurt le habert

▸ Barcode
…

▸ Lot
25.06

▸ DLC – DDM
06/25/2021

▸
Yoghurt packs sold by 2

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 06/03/2021 to 06/15/2021

▸ Health mark
FR 73-107-006 CE

▸ Geographical sales area
ISERE (38), SAVOIE (73)

▸ Distributors
Grocery Jay le Sappey in Chartreuse / Fromagerie Arpin in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Spar in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Sica du granier Store in Entremont le vieux / Sica du granier Market in Saint Etienne de Crossey / Spar in Saint Pierre de Chartreuse

▸ Consumer service contact
0620654562

▸ Source
ESPOIR 73 Fromagerie le habert

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France – Product recall: le habert brand cheese – E.coli

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Oulah

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Escherichia coli

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold the product in question are asked not to consume them – and more particularly young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly – and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased.

People who have consumed it and who present symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting should consult their doctor as soon as possible, mentioning this consumption and the possible link with the bacterium Escherichia coli.

In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor.

The E. coli bacterium is naturally present in the digestive microflora of humans and warm-blooded animals. Some strains of E. coli are pathogenic, and can be responsible in humans for various disorders ranging from mild diarrhea to more serious forms such as hemorrhagic diarrhea or severe kidney damage such as HUS, mainly in young children.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
Planou / Gros Planou / Fagotin

▸ Barcode
…

▸ Lot
94
96

▸ DLC – DDM
…

▸
Yoghurt packs sold by 2

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 06/19/2021 to 07/05/2021

▸ Health mark
FR 73-107-006 CE

▸ Geographical area of ​​sales throughout
France

▸ Distributors
Grocery Jay le Sappey in Chartreuse / Fromagerie Arpin in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Spar in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Sica du granier Store in Entremont le vieux / Sica du granier Market in Saint Etienne de Crossey / Spar in Saint Pierre de Chartreuse

▸ Consumer service contact
0620654562

▸ Source
ESPOIR 73 Fromagerie le habert

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Germany – Creamy Almond Ready to Eat Vegan Sauce

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LMV

Warning type:Food
Date of first publication:07/16/2021
Product name:

Creamy Almond Ready to eat vegan sauce

Product pictures:

Product image.JPG

Press release

Manufacturer (distributor):

Joy in a Jar Friedberger Landstrasse 138 60316 Frankfurt am Main

Reason for warning:

Detection of Clostridium botulinum

Packaging Unit:300 ml
Durability:

all best before

Additional Information:

Toxins in food that are produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria can cause severe poisoning (food botulism), which can be life-threatening. Already a few hours after consumption, paralysis can begin, which manifests itself as blurred vision, double vision, photophobia, swallowing disorders and dry mouth. The paralysis can progressively affect the respiratory and heart muscles. Possible early symptoms are headache, diarrhea and vomiting.

People who have consumed the affected food and develop symptoms within 36 hours of consumption should seek medical treatment immediately and suspect food botulism. Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Seeking preventive medical treatment without symptoms does not make sense.

The product was marketed through two retail outlets in Frankfurt am Main and one retail outlet in Berlin. All customers who had purchased the product online were informed individually by the company by email.

The already existing recall for the best before 01.09.2021 has been extended to all best before. Further information can be found in the attached press release.

Homepage of the manufacturer:

https://joyfuljars.eu/
Contact to the responsible authorities:

Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de

Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Press release
Press release.pdf

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France – Cheese – STEC E.coli

Posted on July 16, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name the habert
  • Names of models or references Planou / Gros Planou / Fagotin
  • Product identification
    Lot
    Lot 94
    Lot 96
  • Packaging individual
  • Start date / End of marketing From 06/19/2021 to 07/05/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR 73-107-006 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Jay le Sappey grocery store in Chartreuse / Fromagerie Arpin in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Spar in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Sica du granier Store in Entremont le vieux / Sica du granier Market in Saint Etienne de Crossey / Spar in Saint Pierre de Chartreuse

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall unfavorable self-control
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli  can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, diarrhea which is sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
  • Contact number0620654562
  • Compensation modalities Refund

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Belgium – “toasted watermelon seeds” – grilled watermelon seeds (200g) from the NIK brand – Aflatoxin

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AFSCA

Product: “toasted watermelon seeds” – grilled watermelon seeds (200g) from the NIK brand.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.

The AFSCA is today recalling consumers of the product “toasted watermelon seeds” – roasted watermelon seeds (200g) of the NIK brand.

This recall follows a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed Rapid Alert System) due to a too high aflatoxin content.
It was therefore decided to withdraw this product from sale and to recall it to consumers.

The AFSCA asks not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product description: Product

name: “toasted watermelon seeds”
roasted watermelon seeds
Brand: NIK
Expiration date (DDM): 11/02/2023
Weight: 200g

   

This product was sold through the following outlets:

Afghania, 8400 Ostende, Torhoutsesteenweg 241
Exoticworld, 3000 Louvain, Brusselsestraat 139
Persianshop, 1090 Bruxelles, Avenue de Jette 358

For any further information , you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800 / 13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanuts – Watermelon Seeds – Almonds – Pistachios

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RASFF

Aflatoxins in peanuts from United States in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in watermelon seeds from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxinas- almendras-EEUU/Aflatoxins- almonds-USA in Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxins pistachos from Iran in Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxins in peanuts from the US in Denmark

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RASFF Alert- Histamine – Fresh Tuna

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RASFF

Istamina in eccesso in tonno fresco// High livel of histamine in fresh tuna from Spain in Italy

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France – Minced meat 20% 350g – E.coli O157

Posted on July 14, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product categoryFood
  • Product sub-categoryMeats
  • Product brand nameBeautiful Nature
  • Names of models or referencesMinced meat 20% 350g
  • Product identificationLotDated21187-3017Use-by date 07/14/2021
  • Packaging350g tray
  • Start date / End of marketingFrom 07/06/2021 to 07/14/2021
  • Storage temperatureProduct to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.13.097.003.CE
  • Geographical sales areaWhole France
  • DistributorsCASINO-CARNIVOR-OLIFRE-LEADER PRICE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of E.coli O157H7
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Additional description of the risk Food poisoning caused by pathogenic E. coli results in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by fever within 48 hours of consuming the products.
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli O0157: H7 can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, sometimes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Thursday, August 12, 2021

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