Category Archives: Food Poisoning

Iceland – Salmonella and Aflatoxin in Melon Seeds

Posted on February 10, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Matvælastofnun warns against the consumption of one production batch of Nina crushed melon seeds due to foreign substances that Fiska.is imports and sells in its store. The company has, in consultation with the health authorities of Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Kópavog, Mosfellsbær and Seltjarnarnes (HEF), recalled the product.

The notification was first received by Matvælastofnun through the European warning system RASFF about dangerous food and feed on the market.

The recall only applies to the following production batches:

Brand: Nina international
Product name: Ground Egushi 227 gr
Best before: 1/1/2024
Net quantity: 227 g
Storage conditions: Dry product
Manufacturer: Nina International, 3717 West St, Landover, MD 20785, USA
Country of manufacture: Ghana
Importer: Fiska.is Nýbýlavegi 6 200 Kópavogur

Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it, discard or return it to a Fiska.is store and receive a refund.

Advanced material:

Fiska.is press release

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France – ASC Superior Salmon Fillet – Histamine

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Feed
Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name Premium Iceland
Model names or references ASC Superior Salmon Fillet
Identification of products

Batch Date

Lots: WFL20992 Use-by date between 03/01/2023 and 13/02/2023
Marketing start/end date From 03/01/2023 to 13/01/2023
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale 07200
Distributors Intermarché Aubenas

Batch	Date
Lots: WFL20992	Use-by date between 03/01/2023 and 13/02/2023

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Presence of histamine on our product
Risks incurred by the consumer Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic beverages, meats)

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Raisins – Nutmeg

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Ochratoxin A in Raisins from Türkiye in the Netherlands

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Ochratoxin A in nutmeg from Indonesia in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert – Histamine – Frozen Tuna

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Histamine in frozen tuna from Sri Lanka in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanuts – Groundnuts- Shelled Almonds

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Aflatoxins above MRL in peanuts from China in Spain

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Aflatoxins (B1, B2,G1,G2) in raw groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins over the permitted limits in shelled almonds from the United States in Italy

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Aflatoxin in Argentine groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in Argentine groundnuts in the Netherlands

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India – Over 100 Students Fall Sick Due To Suspected Food Poisoning In Karnataka

Posted on February 8, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

NDTV

Mangaluru:

At least 137 nursing and paramedical students fell ill due to suspected food poisoning at a private hostel in Mangaluru’s Shaktinagar on Monday.

The students were rushed to various private hospitals in the city at night.

The students had developed stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhoea since 2 am on Monday.

City police commissioner N Shashi Kumar said that the police are trying to find the reason behind the incident.

“At about 9 pm, around 400-500 people gathered in front of city hospital in the city. Most of them are students and the rest are their family members. Since morning 2 am more than 100 girl students have complained of food poisoning and hospitalised. 137 students were admitted to different hospitals in the city. We are trying to find out the reason,” Shashi Kumar said.

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Belgium – Ground Melon Seeds – Egusi Ground (227g) – Salmonella and Aflatoxin

Posted on February 6, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Ahmed Exotic BV recall
Product: Ground Melon Seeds – Egusi Ground (227g).
Problem: Presence of Aflatoxins and Salmonella.

In agreement with the FASFC, Ahmed Exotic BV is withdrawing ground melon seeds – Egusi Ground (227g) from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the presence of Aflatoxins and Salmonella.

Ahmed Exotic BV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased, where they will be reimbursed.

Product Description

– Product Name: Ground Melon Seeds – Ground Egusi
– Brand: Nina
– Date of Minimum Durability (BDD): 01/01/2024
– Article Number: 4455-50
– Period of Sale: from 13 /03/2022 to 07/12/2022
– Type of packaging: plastic bag
– Weight: 227 g

The product has been distributed by Ahmed Exotic BC – Wondelgemstraat at 9000 Ghent

For further information , contact Ahmed Exotic BV, ahmedexotic@hotmail.com

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Luxembourg – RECALL: NINA INTERNATIONAL GROUND EGUSI GROUND MELON SEEDS – Salmonella and Aflatoxin

Posted on February 6, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

SAP

02/03/2023 • Product recalls • Alerts

The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Name	Ground Egusi – Ground Melon Seeds
Brand	Nina International – The best brand
Unit	277g
bar code	745851003106
Date of minimum durability (MDD)	01/01/2024