Category Archives: Food Poisoning

India – Gujarat: Over 250 taken ill due to food poisoning at wedding, hospitalised

Telangana Today

At least 250 guests at a wedding ceremony were taken ill due to suspected food poisoning in Mathasuliya village in Gujarat‘s Gir Somnath district.

After consuming buttermilk served at the event on Friday, people exhibited acute symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting, sources said.

Belgium – Dried blackberries – Aflatoxin

AFSCA

AH ripe

In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn is recalling from consumers the Dried Blackberries ‘AH gedroogde biologische moerbei’ of the Albert Heijn brand with the expiry date 08/25/2024.

The product contains too high aflatoxin content (b1, b2, g1 and g2) and ochratoxin A. There is no immediate danger to health. If consumed in large quantities over a long period of time, it can be harmful.

Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale. It will be exchanged or refunded.

Product Description :

  • Product category: dried fruits
  • Product name: AH gedroogde biologische moerbei
  • Brand: Albert Heijn
  • Expiration date (DDM): 08/25/2024
  • Sales period: 02/06/2024 until 04/16/2024 inclusive
  • Type of packaging: plastic bag  
  • Weight: 150g

Sold through Albert Heijn stores.

For any further information, please contact Albert Heijn via 0800 777 05

Quebec -Notice not to consume potted smoked salmon prepared and sold by Hébergement Copaco Anticosti inc. (Musquaro smokehouse) – Clostridium botulinum

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , April 18, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Hébergement Copaco Anticosti inc. (Fumoir Musquaro), located at 3, rue du Copaco, in L’Île-d’Anticosti, advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been prepared and packaged properly. way to ensure its safety. In fact, this product could promote the proliferation of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . 

Product name

Format

Target lot

“Smoked salmon

Pot smoked salmon

Smoked salmon, maple syrup »

Unitary

Units sold

until April 18

2024

The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until April 18, 2024, at the establishment designated above as well as at the establishments located at 1835, boulevard Laure, in Sept-Îles, and at 6, rue des Olympiades, in L’Île-d’Anticosti. The product was packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid and sold refrigerated. A label reading “Fumoir Musquaro” was affixed to the top of the lid.

The operator is recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

Even if the affected product does not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, it could be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Foods contaminated with the toxin of this bacteria can cause, when ingested, the following symptoms: facial paralysis, unresponsive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, vision and speech problems. In severe cases, the disease can cause death.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

France – FE SARDINE FILLET – Histamine

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
FE SARDINE FILLET
Product identification
Batch Date
04/06/2024 Use-by date between 04/06/2024 and 04/11/2024
Packaging
pre packaged
Start/end date of marketing
From 04/06/2024 to 04/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
The product was sold in the traditional fish section of the store between 04/06/2024 and 04/11/2024.
Geographical sales area
Le Blanc, 36300
Distributors
E.LECLERC Le Blanc

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A -Raisins- Mulberries

RASFF

Exceed ochratoxin A: 174 ± 42 μg/kg in Raisins from Uzbekistan in Latvia and Lithuania

RASFF

Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A in mulberries from Turkey in the Netherlands and Belgium

France – Vacuum-packed mackerel fillet – Histamine

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
vacuum-packed mackerel fillet
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
370016420970 25032024 Use-by date between 04/03/2024 and 04/09/2024
Products List
NOTICE_IMPORTANT.pdfAttachment
Packaging
pre packaged
Start/end date of marketing
From 04/03/2024 to 04/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
unbranded
Further information
mackerel fillet packaged on site
Geographical sales area
15000
Distributors
intermarche aurillac

India- One dead, more than 75 ill due to food poisoning in Chandrapur

Varthabharati

One person died and more than 75 took ill due to food poisoning in Majri colliery area in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district on Sunday, a health official said.

The incident occurred after more than 400 people had ‘prasad’ on Saturday evening during a religious function on the eve of Chaitra Navratri Mahotsav in a Kali temple, he said.

“Some of them started feeling unwell after reaching home and 79 arrived at Warora civil hospital past midnight. The condition of six persons was critical and they were shifted to Chandrapur district hospital. Of these, a man identified as Gurufem Yadav died,” the official said.

The other patients are stable and are under treatment, he added.

India – Telangana: 15 school students fall ill in suspected food poisoning, 2 in critical condition

New Indian Express

As many as 15 students, all studying in Grade 5 and 6, of the Social Welfare Boys’ Residential School in Bhuvanagiri, fell ill after consuming contaminated food. The students complained of vomiting, stomach ache and diarrhoea on Saturday, a day after they ate lemon rice.

Germany – Ubina organic raisins and Ubina organic trail mix – Ochratoxin A – OTA

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

April 12, 2024

Product name:

Ubina organic raisins and Ubina organic trail mix

Product images:

ORGANIC raisins 125g, paper bag front.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

ORGANIC raisins 300g in a reusable jar.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

ORGANIC trail mix 125g, paper bag front.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

ORGANIC trail mix 275g, in a reusable glass.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH Bültbek 21 22962 Siek

Reason for warning:

Detection of elevated levels of ochratoxin A (OTA). OTA is a naturally occurring mold toxin that can occur from certain types of fungi in various foods such as grains and dried fruits. OTA is suspected of being genotoxic and possibly carcinogenic to the kidneys. Since a health risk for the consumer cannot be ruled out, customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and not consume the affected product.

Additional Information:

Ubina organic raisins paper bag 125 g; Lot: 332231224; Best before: December 23rd, 2024
Ubina organic raisins reusable jar 300 g; Lot: 302140225 + 302150225, best before date: 02/14/2025 + 02/15/2025
Ubina organic trail mix paper bag 125 g; Lot: 335231224; Best before: December 23rd, 2024
Ubina organic trail mix reusable jar 275 g; Lot: 305231224 + 305140225; Best before: December 23rd, 2024 + February 14th, 2025

Manufacturer’s homepage:

France – Sultanas 250 g – Ochratoxin A

Salute

Brand : La Madia srl

​​Name : Sultanas 250 g

Reason for reporting : Other reason for revocation

Publication date : 12 April 2024

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