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Czech Republic – Meatloaf – spicy – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Ostrava – Dubina ( Horní 298 / 64A, 700 30 Ostrava – Dubina )
ID: 64945880
Food group: Meat and meat products / Meat semi -finished product

Meatloaf – spicy
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Salmonella

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Muenchen  was detected in the food  . This bacterium can cause a condition called salmonellosis.

Expiration date: Nov 29, 2021
Packaging: plastic tray with plastic foil
Quantity of product in package: 0.5 kg
Sampling date: Nov 24, 2021
Reference number: 22-000056-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Canada – Public Health Notice: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi – Update –

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PHAC

Kimchi

February 7, 2022: Updated Notice

This notice has been updated to reflect an additional food recall warning issued on February 6 for Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi with a best before date of January 23, 2022.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157 infections involving 2 provinces: Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Based on the investigation findings to date, the outbreak is linked to Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi. Many of the individuals who were sick reported having eaten Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi before their illnesses occurred.

As of February 7, there have been 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of E.coli O157 illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: Alberta (13) and Saskatchewan (1).

Individuals became sick between early December 2021 and early January 2022. No deaths or hospitalizations have been reported. Individuals who became ill are between 0 and 61 years of age. The majority of cases (64%) are female.

The CFIA issued food recall warnings on January 28, 2022 and February 6, 2022 for Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi products. The recalled products were distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

The CFIA is continuing its food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated food recall warnings.

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Quebec – Notice not to consume chiktay (smoked herring seasoned in oil) sold by the company La Fraîcheur Tropicale

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MAPAQ

WARNING TO THE POPULATION

QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 8, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company La Fraîcheur Tropicale, located in 6700, boulevard Joseph-Renaud, in Montreal, warns the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been packaged in such a way as to ensure its harmlessness.

Product name

Format

Affected batch

“CHIKTAY”

Unitary

Units sold until February 3, 2022

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until February 3, 2022, and only at the establishment mentioned above. The product was packaged in transparent plastic jars and was offered refrigerated. The product does not have a label.

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. Even if the affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult them in the “Food Consumption” section of the MAPAQ website: www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/consommation . They also have the possibility of registering online by visiting www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/rappelsfoods to receive, by e-mail, the food recall press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQfoods” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQfoods .

Chiktay (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) 

Hazard Classification:  Class 1
Reference Number:  4496

Source:
Media relations
Direction des communications
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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USA – Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

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FDA

Enoki mushroom, 200g/7.05ounces

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Listeria Monocytogenes
Company Name:
Golden Medal Mushroom Inc.
Brand Name:
Golden Medal Mushroom Inc.
Product Description:
Enoki Mushrooms

Company Announcement

Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling all cases of its 200g/7.05-ounce packages of Enoki Mushrooms, lot # 300511, product of China, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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.

The recalled Enoki Mushroom has the lot # 300511. Product was distributed directly in Chicago, IL in January 2022, and it has been further distributed to retail stores nationwide.

The Enoki mushroom was packaged in a 200g/7.05ounces and has the UPC 6 953150 100684. Product is packaged in a vacuum sealed plastic package with upper transparent and lower portion has a black background. The product is “Product of China” and there is no English translation on label. There are no business name & address printed on packages.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The potential for contamination was discovered after routine testing by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 200gram package of Enoki mushroom.

The distribution of the product has been suspended.

Consumers who have purchased Enoki mushroom are urged to discard of or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact the company at (323) 720-9126, Monday- Friday 6:30AM to 1:00PM PST.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Golden Medal Mushroom INC.
 323-720-9126
Media:
Golden Medal Mushroom INC.
 323-720-9126
 lizhao8989@aat.net

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New Zealand – Organic Chlorella Powder purchased from GoodFor Ltd – Salmonella

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MPI

8 February 2022: GoodFor Ltd is recalling Organic Chlorella Powder sold at their stores from June 2021 up to January 2022 due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product type

Algae powder

Name of product (size)

Organic Chlorella Powder (sold in bulk bins and various sized packs)

Purchase date

Products sold from June 2021 up to January 2022.

Package size and description

The product is sold in bulk bins and various sized packs.

Distribution

The product is imported from Taiwan.

The product is sold online at GoodFor 

The product is sold at the following GoodFor stores throughout New Zealand:

  • GoodFor Parnell, 4/79 St George’s Bay Rd, Parnell
  • GoodFor Ponsonby, 2 Williamson Ave, Grey Lynn
  • GoodFor Stonefields, Tenancy 12, Stoneridge on Lunn
  • GoodFor Takapuna, 360 Lake Road, Takapuna
  • GoodFor Wellington, 21 Jessie St, Te Aro
  • GoodFor Nelson, 151 McShane Rd, Appleby
  • GoodFor Christchurch, 20 Welles St, Christchurch Central

Notes

This recall does not affect any other GoodFor products.

This recall is associated with the recent recall of Natava SuperFoods brand Organic Chlorella Powder and Organic Clean Greens Wholefood Powder

 

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date of purchase of 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 and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

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

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USA – Ice Cream recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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Food Poison Journal

The Royal Ice Cream Company Inc. is recalling specific lots of Batch Ice Cream brand vanilla, ginger and mocha chip ice cream after it found Listeria monocytogenes on processing equipment.

The ice cream products were distributed in Massachusetts.

The company said testing by the Food and Drug Administration revealed the presence of the Listeria monocytogenes.

The products were packaged in paper 16-ounce pints with the “Batch Ice Cream” name and flavors printed on the front.

The products have a date of manufacture of 1/19/22 and best-by date of 7/19/23, located on the bottom of the cup, according to the recall announcement.

There is concern that consumers may have the products in their homes because of the long shelf life of the ice cream.

Consumers can use the following label information to determine whether they have the ice cream in their home freezers.

The products have the following UPC numbers:

  • Vanilla — 837654968505
  • Ginger — 83765496856
  • Mocha chip — 83765496853

As of the posting of the recall notice the company said no illnesses have been linked to the recalled products.

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Taiwan – South Taiwan restaurant patrons report food poisoning from LNY take-out meals

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Taiwan News

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — After a family ordered a take-out Lunar New Year (LNY) meal from a Yunlin County restaurant on Wednesday (Feb. 2), 15 out of 30 people suffered from food poisoning, triggering an inspection by the Public Health Bureau.

A man surnamed Wang (王) told CNA that 30 people in his family had gathered to celebrate LNY together, and ordered food including lobster, fish, and soup from a restaurant in Huwei Township. As the restaurant offered take-out only, some dishes had to be re-heated.

Later that night, a few family members began to suffer from stomachaches and diarrhea, and by Friday (Feb. 4), 15 people had had to visit a hospital or clinic to get treated; three were hospitalized. Wang lamented that his family’s LNY holiday was “ruined” by the incident.

According to the Yunlin County Public Health Bureau, as the Wang family had ordered food from other restaurants on Wednesday, and inspectors were unable to get a sample for testing, the exact reason behind the incident remains to be determined. The bureau has not yet issued penalties to the restaurant and will conduct inspections first.

When the restaurant posted about the incident on Facebook, patrons who ordered food on the same day responded with reports of more cases of vomiting and diarrhea, CNA reported. The restaurant apologized, said it had contacted the public health bureau about the issue and promised to cooperate with the public health bureau for inspection as well as to actively investigate the source of food poisoning.

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Quebec – Do not consume pieces of salmon in oil made by the National Herring Company

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MAPAQ

WARNING TO THE POPULATION

QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 28, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and National Herring, located in Montreal , warns the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been packaged in such a way as to ensure its harmlessness.

Product name

Format

Affected lot

“THE SALMON PIECES IN OIL”

213g

Units sold until February 4, 2022

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until February 4, 2022 in several establishments in the province of Quebec. The product was packaged in plastic jars and sold chilled. The product label includes, in addition to its name, the mention “ADAR – National Herring”.

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. Even if the affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult them in the “Food Consumption” section of the MAPAQ website: www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/consommation . They also have the possibility of registering online by visiting www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/rappelsfoods to receive, by e-mail, the food recall press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQfoods” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQfoods .

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Hazard Classification:  Class 1
Reference Number:  4492

Source:
Media relations
Direction des communications
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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Belgium – Smoked Salmon from Scotland from the Cora brand- Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Cora recall
Product: Smoked Salmon from Scotland from the Cora brand.
Problem: Presence of the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.

As part of a check, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes was detected in:

Product: Smoked salmon from Scotland – 2 slices (70g)
Brand: Cora
Barcode: 3257986122517
Lot: F0050446 Use
by date: 05 /02/2022

The product was distributed via
Cora Châtelineau (6200) , the Match and Smatch ofWépion (5100), Brussels (1190), Leuven(3000), Beaumont(6500), Ath(7800), Marcinelle(6001), Huy(4500), Fontaine-L-Eveque(6140), Gembloux(5030), Mons (7000), Auvelais(5060), Couvin(5660), Florennes(5620), Woluwe Saint Pierre(1150), Mouscron(7700), Jumet(6040), Mechelen(2800), Haltert(9420), De Haan(8420) ), Waasmunster(9250), Scaerbeek(1030), Woluwe St Lambert(1200), Mechelen(2800) and Thulin(7350).

CORA has decided, in agreement with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), to withdraw this product from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

People who have consumed the product mentioned above and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption. Pregnant women should be particularly alert to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and whose incubation period can be up to eight weeks.

In the meantime, the product has been removed from the shelves of all stores and a ‘Customer Reminder’ poster is displayed in our points of sale.

We sincerely apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them of taking the most effective measures to avoid this type of incident.

Any customer wishing additional information can contact our Quality Department and contact the number 071.69.95.24 or by email at the address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE .

The CORA Quality Department

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Luxembourg – CORA BRAND SMOKED SALMON FROM SCOTLAND ALSO DISTRIBUTED IN MATCH STORES – Listeria monocytogenes

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SAP

Last name Scottish smoked salmon (2 slices)
Brand Kora
Unity 70g
bar code 3257986122517
Use-by date (DLC) 02/05/2022
Lot F0050446
Sale period from 12/01/2022 to 04/02/2022

Danger  : Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as immunocompromised and elderly people and young children may present with neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be especially alert to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Cora

and in the Match Ettelbrück and Grevenmacher stores

Information Source: Cora Recall Notification

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