Category Archives: Food Poisoning

France – Product recall: Karma Botanik Aloe Ginger Lemon brand Karma – Bacillus cereus

Posted on April 26, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Karma Botanik Aloe Ginger Lemon brand Karma

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Evidence of development of Bacillus cereus

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and destroy or return to point of sale for reimbursement.

Food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus results in either diarrhea often accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea and sometimes fever occurring within 8 to 16 hours after ingestion of the contaminated food, or vomiting occurring within 5 hours. hours after consumption. These symptoms may be worsened in sensitive or immunocompromised people.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Model names or references
Karma Botanik Aloe Ginger Lemon 75 cL

▸ Barcode
3760192492768

▸ DDM
• 01/18/2022
• 01/19/2022
• 09/10/2022

▸ Source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnut Kernels – Peanuts – Pistachios

Posted on April 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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aflatoxins (B1 = 6.4 / B1 = 27; Tot. = 33 µg/kg – ppb) in organic groundnut kernels from Egypt in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 12.2; Tot. = 14.0 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts from Egypt in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 31; Tot. = 36 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from Turkey in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 9.4; Tot. = 10 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert – Histamine – Frozen Mackerel

Posted on April 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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histamine (800 mg/kg – ppm) in frozen mackerel (Scomber colias) from Morocco in Spain

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RASFF Alert – Moulds – Black Truffles

Posted on April 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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black truffles from Iran, via Hong Kong infested with moulds in Croatia

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RASFF Alert – E.coli – Mussels

Posted on April 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Escherichia coli (1600 MPN/100g) in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli -Chilled Lamb Meat – Chilled Lamb Chops

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shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx2+, eae+, /25g) in chilled lamb meat from New Zealand in Italy

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shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1 + stx2 /25g) in chilled lamb chops from Belgium in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Crispbreads – Dried Seeded Raisins

Posted on April 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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ochratoxin A (2.9; 3.7 µg/kg – ppb) in crispbreads from Sweden in Sweden

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ochratoxin A (23.5 µg/kg – ppb) in dried seeded raisins from Turkey in Bulgaria

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Singapore – Holland Close stall Kin Hoi suspended following gastroenteritis outbreak

Posted on April 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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SINGAPORE: Kin Hoi has been directed to suspend its food business operations with effect from Tuesday (Apr 20) until further notice after 15 cases of gastroenteritis were linked with the stall, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Wednesday.

Fifteen people reported gastroenteritis symptoms between Mar 28 and Apr 15 after consuming food prepared by Kin Hoi, and MOH and SFA were notified of the most recent case on Apr 19.

One person was hospitalised, but has since been discharged. MOH and SFA are investigating the incident.

Kin Hoi’s stall is located at 6 Holland Close and it also offers food delivery. The eatery, which is registered under the name Meetup @ 352, specialises in Thai-style seafood items such as cockles and grilled prawns.

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USA – At Least 16 Customers Are Sick After Eating At This Popular Sandwich Chain

Posted on April 21, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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A new case of suspected food poisoning at a major fast-food chain is being investigated in Illinois. According to the latest reports, several customers have fallen ill after eating at a Jimmy John’s location in Bloomington.

Food Safety News reports that there have been at least 16 cases of illness, 15 of which were student athletes from Illinois State University’s lacrosse team. According to iwaspoisoned.com, a website used for reporting cases of food poisoning, several of them required hospital treatment for fluid replacement because of severe vomiting and diarrhea.

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France – Product recall: Carrefour brand basmati rice – Aflatoxin B1

Posted on April 21, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Carrefour brand basmati rice

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of aflatoxins B1

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and return to the point of sale for reimbursement.

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins that can be present in different products such as grains, coffee, rice, raisins and dried fruits. Only a large quantity of contaminated products can lead to health problems.

People with hepatitis are sensitive to aflatoxins.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3560070837984

▸ Lot
L HH: MM 02/05/2023

▸ DLC
02/05/2023

▸ Packaging
1kg bag

▸ Consumer service contact
For any further information, you can contact the Carrefour consumer service by dialing N ° Cristal 09 69 39 7000 – non-surcharged call from Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm.

▸ Source
https://www.carrefour.fr/

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