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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken – Sesame Seeds – Black Pepper – Pork Meat – Turkey Carcass

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Presence of Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece

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Salmonella Enteritidis detected in frozen fresh chicken meat from Poland in France

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Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken neck skin from Poland in France

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Salmonella in pork meat from Germany in Estonia and Finland

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Salmonella group CO in chilled turkey carcasses from Poland in the UK, Sweden and Germany

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Salmonella l-form in hulled sesame seeds from Nigeria via Turkey in Germany

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Salmonella Saintpaul, Salmonella Denver and Salmonella Poona in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

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Salmonella Grumpensis in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

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USA – New Jersey school district closes doors after foodborne outbreak

Posted on May 13, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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A current foodborne outbreak has caused the closure of school buildings for at least two weeks in Camden County, NJ.

On May 6, the district’s employees experienced symptoms of foodborne illness after attending a luncheon catered by an outside vendor.

As of the posting of this article, the exact pathogen is still unknown. However, the Camden County Department of Health has stated that they suspected the pathogens could be highly contagious.

The Waterford Township School District is a community public school district that serves students in prekindergarten through sixth grade.

On May 10, the district’s Superintendent, Brenda Harring, sent a letter to the parents of students at Waterford Township School District explaining that more than 60 percent of the school’s staff members that participated in the luncheon became ill and are continuing to recover.

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Israel – Food Safety Recall (Israel): Lord Sandwich recalls shawarma sandwich (270g; Use by 07.05.2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

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USA – It is now 9 with E. coli in King and Snohomish counties – likely source is fresh, organic produce

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The Snohomish Health District said Tuesday it has identified two cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in Snohomish County residents. Following public health interviews, these cases do appear to be connected to a cluster of STEC cases among seven children in King County.

Seattle King County Public Health is investigating a new cluster of seven children infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) in King County. All cases are currently under 15 years of age, and three are under 5 years of age. Cases have been reported during April 22–May 1, 2021.

Our investigation is ongoing. We have identified multiple types of fresh produce, mostly organic, in common among the majority of cases but cannot yet rule out other possibilities. We are still uncertain if these cases share the same source of their infection or not. Updates will continue to be posted when more information is available.

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Israel – Food Safety Recall Update (Israel): Hermes Fish Ltd recalls multiple additional fish products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Denmark – Risk of mold in organic coconut oil – Updated

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Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark is recalling a batch of Green Choice Organic Coconut Oil Virgin, as there is a risk of mold in the product. (updated 12-05-2021 with new best before)

Recalled Foods , Published: May 7, 2021

Modified May 12, 2021
What food:
Green Choice Organic Coconut Oil Virgin ( see photo )
Net weight: 200 grams
Lot number: L20224
Best before date: 31-08-2023, 30-09-2023, 31-10-2023, 30-11-2023 and 31-12-2023
Lot number: L20253
Best before date:  31-10-2023, 31-12-2023, 31-01-2024 and 31-03-2024
Lot number: L20150
Best before date: 30-06-2023
Lot number: L20192
Best before date: 31-08-2023
Lot number: L20139
Best before date: 31-05-2023
Sold in:
Normal stores throughout the country
Menu shops throughout the country
Company recalling:
Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark
Cause:
Mold has been found in products from the batch in question.
Risk:
Mold in the product makes it unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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Denmark – Aflatoxins in buckwheat flour

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Biogan A / S is recalling a batch of organic gluten-free buckwheat flour, as aflatoxins have been found in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: May 12, 2021

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What food:
BOOK WHEAT – gluten free – organic (see picture here )
Net weight: 1000 grams
Best before date: 31/03/2022
Batch No .: B2110657001-U 
Sold in:
Grocery and health food stores across the country
Company recalling:
Biogan A / S, 8520 Lystrup
Cause:
Aflatoxins have been detected in the product.
Risk:
Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by molds and can be carcinogenic.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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Luxembourg – UPDATE – RECALL: SPIRELLI DINKEL VOLLKORN, BANDNUDELN DINKEL-VOLLKORN AND PENNE DINKEL-VOLLKORN FROM THE NATURATA BRAND – Mycotoxins – Ergot Alkaloids

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Presence of ergot alkaloids in too large a quantity

• Product recalls • Alerts

The Luxembourg food safety authorities are recalling the following products:

Last name Spirelli Dinkel Vollkorn
Mark Naturata
Unit 500 g
Bar code 4024297060444
Use by date (DLC) 28.10.2022
Last name Bandnudeln Dinkel-Vollkorn
Mark Naturata
Unit 500 g
Date of Minimum Durability (DDM) 10/28/22
Last name Penne Dinkel-Vollkorn
Mark Naturata
Unit 500 g
Date of Minimum Durability (DDM) 10/27/22

Danger: presence of ergot alkaloids in too large a quantity

Ergot alkaloids are toxins produced by a fungus (Claviceps purpurea) that mainly contaminate rye, wheat, triticale, oats, millet and barley. Too much of them can cause nausea, headaches, hypertension, hallucinations, cramps, and even breathing problems.

Sale in Luxembourg by: De Biobuttek

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: De Biobuttek and BIOGROS recall notification

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France – Product recall: Faisselles made from goat’s milk and Ferme les Avoineries blend – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product recall: Faisselles made from goat's milk and Ferme les Avoineries blend

consumed this product and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
By 4 or by 6 (individual faisselles) or in white cheese of 400ml – goat or mixed

▸ Lot
• 3760334910297
• 3760334910280
• 3760334910303
• 3760334910129
• 3760334910112

▸ DLC – DDM
between 05/13/2021 and 05/16/2021

▸ Packaging
Tray per 6 x100ml, 4x100ml or 400ml jar

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 05/05/2021 to 05/10/2021

▸ Geographical sales area
• La Clayette
• Chauffailles
• Mâcon

▸ Distributors
• ATAC La Clayette
• LOCAVOR MACON
• SAS DE L’
HERBE AU LAIT • SEASON SNAP

▸ Consumer service contact
0385845054

▸ Source
LES AVOINERIES GAEC CLOSES THE AVOINERIES

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France – Product recall: FERME DE CLOUGERES goat cheese and goat cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product recall: FERME DE CLOUGERES goat cheese and goat cheese

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who may have this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
• fresh caprinoux
• fresh nail
• villard’ain
• white goat cheese faisselles

▸ Barcode
…

▸ Lot
• 28 04
• 03 05

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 04/30/2021 to 05/07/2021

▸ Health mark
FR 01 235 051 CE

▸ Geographical sales area
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

▸ Distributors
• Super U Montluel
• Poulard butcher in Fontaine sur Saone
• Tradisteak in Reyrieux
• Collonge farm in Genay
• Clougères farm in Marlieux

▸ Consumer service contact
0670524358

▸ Source
CLOUGERES FARM CLOUGERES FARM

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