Category Archives: Food Poisoning

RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Rice – Shelled Peanuts- Groundnuts – Pistachios –

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Presence of aflatoxins above the maximum permissible limit in rice from Pakistan in Spain

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High content of aflatoxins in shelled peanuts from Egypt in Italy

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Aflatoxin in Groundnut kernels from Paraguay in the Netherlands

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Presence of aflatoxin B1 above the maximum permissible limit in rice from Pakistan in Spain

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Aflatoxine in Groundnut Kernels from Paraguay in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 (92 ppb), Aflatoxin Sum (97 ppb) and Ochratoxin A (16 ppb) in pistachios from Iran via Spain in  Belgium, Curaçao, Denmark, Germany, Iran, Netherlands, Spain.

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin in Groundnuts from China in the Netherlands

Austria – Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Ages

AGES informs about a recall from Lidl Austria. The company issued a recall of the product Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml on March 7, 2024:
© Lidl Austria
Reason for recall
Patulin residues
Marketed by
Lidl Austria
Manufacturer
Dairy Gropper GmbH & Co. KG
Expiry Date
March 13, 2024

The manufacturer Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG is currently recalling the product “Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml” with the best-before date of March 13, 2024.

The affected smoothie contains aronia juice, which is contaminated with patulin. Patulin is a substance (mycotoxin) produced by molds that can cause nausea, vomiting and indigestion. Therefore, customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and under no circumstances consume the affected smoothie.

The affected product was sold at Lidl Austria. For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Lidl Austria reacted immediately and removed the affected product from sale. The item can be returned to all Lidl branches. The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presentation of the receipt.

Only the product “Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml” with the best-before date of March 13, 2024 is affected by the recall from the manufacturer Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG. Other products sold by Lidl Austria from the manufacturer Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG as well as other items from the “Solevita” brand are not affected by the recall.

Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG apologizes to all those affected for the inconvenience caused. This warning does not say that the threat was caused by Lidl Austria.

Customer service
If you have any questions on this topic, Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free telephone number 0800/500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Original recall

Belgium – AH ongezouten pistachios from the Albert Heijn brand – Aflatoxin

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nootjes

In agreement with the AFSCA, Albert Heijn reminds consumers of the

‘AH ongezouten pistachios’ from the Albert Heijn brand with the best before date 07/2024.

The product contains too high aflatoxin content b2, g1 and g2) . There is no immediate health hazard. 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 replaced or refunded.

Product Description

  • Product category: nuts
  • Product name: AH ongezouten pistachios
  • Brand: Albert Heijn
  • Expiration date (DDM): 07/2024
  • Sales period: 01/17/2024 until 03/04/2024 inclusive
  • Type of packaging: plastic bag  
  • Weight: 200g

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

Belgium Dried white blackberries from the GreenAge brand – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A

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biofresh

In agreement with the FASFC, Biofresh Belgium is withdrawing the 100g dried white blackberries from sale and recalling it from consumers due to its excessively high ochratoxin-A content.

Biofresh Belgium asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased where it will be refunded

Product description

  • Product name: dried white blackberries 100g
  • Brand: GreenAge
  • Minimum durability date: 01/20/2025
  • Lot number(s): 2404
  • Sales period: from 02/14/2024 to 02/29/2024
  • Nature of packaging: plastic bag
  • Weight: 100g

Austria – Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Ages

AGES informs about a recall from Dr. Oetker GmbH. The company issued a recall of the product Smoothie Bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed on March 6, 2024:
© Dr. Oetker GmbH
Reason for recall
Patulin residues
Marketed by
Dr. Oetker GmbH
Manufacturer
Dr. Oetker GmbH
Expiry Date
April 23, 2024

Due to patulin residue, the Dr. As a precautionary measure, Oetker GmbH is returning the product “Smoothie Bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed”. Affected are 200g cups with the following information:

  • “Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed”
  • Expiry date/best before: all until April 23, 2024

Patulin is a harmful substance (mycotoxin) produced by mold that can cause nausea, vomiting and indigestion. Therefore, customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and not consume the product mentioned.

To avoid health risks, consumers are asked to return the recalled goods to the store where the product was purchased. The purchase price will be refunded.

Original recall

USA -Aji Mori Chillimami Sauce Recalled For Botulism Hazard

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Aji Mori Chillimami Sauce is being recalled for a possible botulism hazard, according to the California Department of Public Health. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Aji Mori Sauce Corp., doing business as Sushi Koo of Los Angeles, California.

France – Einkorn flour – Ergot Alkaloids

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Cereals and bakery products
Product brand name
CLEAR LIFE
Model names or references
Einkorn flour 500G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3266191107875 26223L1 Minimum durability date 09/19/2024
3266191107875 24123 Minimum durability date 08/29/2024
Packaging
500g bag
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
La Vie Claire Stores

India – Over 20 Hospitalised With Food Poisoning Symptoms After Village Feast In Odisha’s Bhadrak

Odishabytes

Bhadrak/Jajpur: More than 20 people fell ill with symptoms of suspected food poisoning after eating at a feast at a village in Odisha’s Bhadrak district.

Villagers said that the patients had consumed Dahibara at the babyshower. The dahibara had probably fermented due to heat which might have led to food poisoning.

New Zealand- Zany Zeus Halloumi Cheese – Bacillus cereus

MPI

Product identification

Product type

Cheese

Name of product (size)

Zany Zeus Halloumi Cheese

Batch marking

13022024

Date marking

08.04.2024

Package size and description

The products are sold in individual packages.

Distribution

The products are sold at selected outlets throughout New Zealand.

The products have not been exported.

Notes

This recall does not affect any other Zany Zeus Cheese brand products.

If you are a retailer of the products in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.

Point of sale notice – Zany Zeus Halloumi Cheese

Consumer advice
Customers are asked to check the date mark on the product.

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products/this product and have any concerns about your health/about illness, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

Who to contact
If you have questions, contact Limited:

Phone: 04 939 0123
Email: meropi@zanyzeus.co.nz or amanda@zanyzeus.co.nz
Address: 43 Seaview Road, Seaview, Lower Hutt 5010.

 Italy- CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODUCT OF THE MOUNTAIN – STEC E.coli

Salute

Brand : TINO PAIOLO-LA BRUNA

Name : CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODUCT OF THE MOUNTAIN

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 2 March 2024

Documentation

Documentation