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Belgium – Hummus (150g) from the Bokertov brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 22, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Recall of Délidis
Product: Hummus (150g) from the Bokertov brand.
Problem: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogene.

In agreement with the FASFC, Délidis withdraws the hummus (150g) of the Bokertov brand from sale and recalls it from consumers because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Délidis asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased (this will be reimbursed by the store).

Product description:

– Product name: Hummus
– Brand: Bokertov
– Use-by date (DLC) (“Use by”): 07/01/2023
– Batch number: 163
– Sale period: from 13 /06/2023 to 06/21/2023
– Type of packaging: cardboard pot and plastic lid
– Weight: 150g

The product was distributed by:

Point of sale name	Street + number	Postal code	Commune (city)
Van Eccelpoel	Lierseweg 26	2200	Herentals
SPAR	RUE ARMAND DEWOLF 25 A	1357	HELECINE
SPAR	GRAND STREET 25	1435	MONT-SAINT-GUIBERT
SPAR	GODSHUISSTRAAT 2A	1861	WOLVERTEM
SPAR	BRUSSELSESTEENWEG 126	2800	MECHELEN
SPAR	Kapelseweg 4	2811	Hombeek
SPAR	BARON DESCAMPSLAAN 112	3018	WIJGMAAL
SPAR	HENRI CHRISTIAENLAAN 18	8670	SINT IDESBALD
SPAR	GUIDO GEZELLEPLEIN 4	8670	KOKSIJDE
SPAR	MICHEL THEYSSTR.70	3290	DIEST
ALVO	BUY FROM HOVEN 17	3520	ZONHOVEN
ALVO	DORPSSTRAAT 59	9130	KIELDRECHT
ALVO	KAPELSTRAAT 34	2550	KONTICH
ALVO	BINNENHOF 6	3980	TESSENDERLO
SPAR	NIJVELSESTWG 116	1500	HALL
SPAR	HEIDESTRAAT 93	3945	KWAADMECHELEN
CONVENIENCE	ROCHEFORT STREET 29	6927	TELLIN
SPAR	Kampstraat 43	8500	Kortrijk

For further information , contact:
Jhonny Laureyssen
Tel.: 014/45 21 45
Jhonny.Laureyssen@peetersgovers.be

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USA – Voluntary Recall of Specific Frozen Fruit Products Due to Possible Contamination by Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 22, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

FDA

Image 1 – Labeling, Great Value Mixed Fruit packaged in a 16-ounce plastic bag

Minneapolis, Minn. – June 21, 2023 – SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., has issued a voluntary recall of specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential for these products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Any consumers concerned about an illness should contact a physician.

Products were distributed via the following retailers:

Walmart: Great Value Mixed Fruit, Great Value Dark Sweet Cherries, and Great Value Mango Chunks sold at stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WV and WY from January 19, 2023 to June 13, 2023
Whole Foods: 365 Organic Tropical Fruit Medley, 365 Organic Pineapple Chunks, 365 Pineapple Chunks, 365 Organic Whole Strawberries, 365 Organic Slice Strawberries and Bananas, and 365 Organic Blackberries distributed to select stores throughout the US from November 1, 2022 to June 21, 2023
Trader Joe’s: Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend distributed to select distribution centers or stores in AK, AL, CT, CO, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, and Washington DC from March 28, 2023 to April 11, 2023
Target: Good & Gather Organic Cherries and Berries Fruit Blend, Good & Gather Dark Sweet Whole Pitted Cherries, Good & Gather Mango Strawberry Blend, Good & Gather Mixed Fruit Blend, Good & Gather Mango Chunks, Good & Gather Blueberries, and Good & Gather Triple Berry Blend distributed nationwide from October 14, 2022 to May 22, 2023
Aldi: Season’s Choice Tropical Blend distributed to select distribution centers or stores in AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT and WV from October 11, 2022 to May 22, 2023
AWG (Associated Wholesale Grocers): Best Choice Pitted Red Tart Cherries Unsweetened distributed to select distribution centers or stores in KS, MO, NE and OK from April 5, 2023 to May 4, 2023

To date, there have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary recall.

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India – Students fall ill due to food poisoning in Sedam, Bailhongal

Posted on June 21, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Deccan Herald

As many as 52 students of Kittur Rani Chennamma Residential School in Kodla, Sedum taluk, and about 25 students residing in Backward Classes Pre-Metric Hostel for Boys at Harukoppa, Bailhongal taluk, took ill after consuming food.

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New Zealand – Shellfish biotoxin alerts – PSP

Posted on May 31, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

MPI

South Island warning

Reason for alert	Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) Check the symptoms of PSP
Date warning issued	31 May 2023
Affected area	Port Underwood
Shellfish affected	Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish. Note, cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin. Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.
Symptoms	Symptoms typically appear between 10 minutes and 3 hours after ingestion and may include: numbness and a tingling (prickly feeling) around the mouth, face, and extremities (hands and feet) difficulty swallowing or breathing dizziness headache nausea vomiting diarrhoea paralysis and respiratory failure and in severe cases, death.
Other information	Paralytic shellfish toxins have been detected in shellfish from the Kaipara Harbour at levels over the safe limit of 0.8mg/kg set by MPI. Ongoing testing will continue and any changes will be communicated accordingly.

Map of the affected area

Map of affected area from Rarangi to Rununder Point, Port Underwood area in Marlborough.

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Quebec – Notice not to consume Alfredo Rosso sauce prepared and sold by the company Del Monaco – E.coli

Posted on May 30, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , May 29, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Del Monaco , located at 2968, boulevard Saint-Charles , in Montreal ( Kirkland ), warns the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food is likely to contain the bacterium E. coli .

Product name	Format	Affected lot
“alfredo rosso sauce”	500ml	BEST BEFORE 09 NOV. 2023

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until May 24, 2023, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was packaged in a plastic container with a transparent snap-on lid and sold frozen. The product label included, in addition to its name, the words “www.delmonaco.ca”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to distribute 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 bought it or throw it away. Foods contaminated with E. coli bacteria do not necessarily show any visible spoilage or suspicious smell, but can still make a person who eats them sick. The possible symptoms are as follows: nausea, vomiting, more or less acute abdominal cramps and watery or bloody diarrhea.

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

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Australia – Aldi Recall-Anchovy Fillets – Histamine

Posted on May 30, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Aldi is conducting a recall of OceanRise Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil (100 g) and OceanRise Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil with Chilli (100 g). The products have been available for sale at all ALDI stores in Australia.

Date markings

Best Before – All Date Codes

Jars of Anchovy in oil

Problem

The recall is due to elevated histamine levels.

Food safety hazard

Food products containing high histamine levels may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Spain

What to do

Consumers should not eat these products and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

ALDI Food Recall Hotline on 1800 709 993

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