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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Dry Pork Sausages – Sesame Seeds – Chicken Thighs – Chicken Breast Toppers – Chicken Popsters -Frozen Poultry Meat Preparation – Chicken Breast – Sweet Paprika – Chilled Turkey Medallions – Chilled Poultry Meat

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RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in dry pork sausages from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Braenderup (presence /25g) in organic sesame seeds from India in Slovenia

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken thighs from Romania in Estonia

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen chicken breast toppers and southern fried chicken popsters from the United Kingdom, with raw material from Poland in the UK

RASFF – Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen poultry meat preparation from Thailand in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken breast from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from India in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella group B (presence /25g) in sweet paprika from Spain in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled turkey medallions from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Mbandaka (presence /25g) in chilled poultry meat from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken breast steaks with paprika and pepper from Germany in Austria

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New Zealand – Lindsay Farm brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk – Campylobacter

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Product identification
Product type Raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk
Name of product Lindsay Farm brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk
Date marking Received on and between 3 July to 11 August 2020.
Package size and description The product is sold in a 2L plastic bottle.
Distribution The product is sold via the following drop off points between Dannevirke and Auckland:

  • Betta Electrical, 46-48 Ruatainwha St, Waipukurau
  • Nature’s Nuture, 100 High St, Waipukurau
  • Otane Hotel, 40 Higginson St, Otane, Central Hawke’s Bay
  • Health Nuts, 26 High St, Dannevirke
  • The Village Green Cafe, 4 Donnelly St, Havelock North
  • Cornucopia Organic Foods, 21 Heretaunga St, East Hastings
  • Health 2000, 227 Gloucester St, Taradale, Napier
  • JJ’s Organics, 232 Riverbend Rd, Onekawa, Napier
  • Marewa Pharmacy, 126/128 Kennedy Rd, Marewa, Napier
  • Tangaroa, Tangaroa St, Ahuriri, Napier
  • Chantal Foods, 45 Hastings St, Napier
  • Berry Tasty, 600 Main North Rd, Napier
  • Mahia Ave Dairy, 24 Mahia Ave, Wairoa
  • M21 Meats, Spagate Shopping Centre, Taupō
  • Makaraka Veges, 97 Main Rd, Gisborne
  • Down to Earth, 131 Ormond Rd, Gisborne
  • Spencer’s, 299 Riddell Rd, Glendowie, Auckland
  • Titirangi Pick Up, 10 Warwick Ave, Titirangi, Auckland
  • IEproduce, 1 Barrys Rd, Takapuna, Auckland.
Notes This recall does not affect any other batches of Lindsay Farm brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk.

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the batch mark on the product.

If you have purchased any of the affected product listed on this notice, do not consume or alternatively heat to 70°C and hold at this temperature for one minute. If you don’t have a thermometer, heat the milk until it nearly reaches a boil (or scald the milk) before drinking it.

There have been reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

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

MPI’s information about Campylobacter

MPI’s advice on how to reduce the risk of illness if you drink raw unpasteurised milk

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Lindsay Farm:

  • Phone: 06 858 5333
  • Address: Lindsay Road, Waipukurau, Central Hawke’s Bay.

 

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Taiwan – Norovirus found in mass food poisoning case at Taiwan’s Chiaohsi hotel

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The Yilan County Public Health Bureau said Wednesday (Aug. 12) that several customers and employees in the mass food poisoning case at Hotel Royal Chiaohsi (礁溪老爺酒店) had tested positive for norovirus, though it has not been confirmed as the official cause.

Earlier this month, news broke out that 164 people who dined at the Hotel Royal Chiaohsi’s buffet restaurant had experienced symptoms of food poisoning, including a group of Chailease Finance Co. employees that were on a company retreat. Of all the afflicted individuals, 92 have sought medical assistance, according to the health bureau.

The bureau said that a few customers and hotel staff members, including two restaurant workers, have received a positive result for the norovirus test, but no traces of the virus have been found on any of the kitchenware so far. Since the investigation results will determine the hotel’s responsibility and its follow-up settlement, the bureau said more clarification is needed on the true cause of the incident.

The bureau said the investigation report will come out as soon as October, and the hotel will be penalized under the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation if norovirus is found to be linked to the mass food poisoning. Meanwhile, the bureau said it had requested the hotel to sanitize the entire building and enhance the health management of its employees, reported CNA.

In a released statement, Hotel Royal Chiaohsi apologized for neglecting the safety of its customers and failing to provide a comfortable environment. It emphasized that it will take full responsibility of the incident regardless of the final investigation results, promising that all affected customers will be compensated, reported CTWANT.

According to Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC), norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. People of all ages can contract the disease from contaminated food or water, as well as from an infected person, with symptoms usually lasting one to three days.

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Ireland -Irish authorities probe salad link in Cryptosporidium outbreak

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Food Safety News

Officials in Ireland are investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidium linked to a salad that has affected more than 40 people.

The Health Service Executive’s (HSE) Department of Public Health East was notified of an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in the Dublin and Wicklow area. To date, 42 cases have been notified; with the onset of symptoms occurring over a 14 day period from July 15.

A food alert was issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and certain batches of mixed salad leaves were withdrawn.

Product recall
The FSAI was notified by the HSE of an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis. An outbreak control team is in place and the investigation is ongoing. Many lines of inquiry are being followed up to identify and control the source of the outbreak, according to the agency.

 

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Swedish – City Gross Ytterby is recalling a small batch of minced meat -Salmonella

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City Gross Ytterby is recalling a small batch (66 kg) of minced meat from Sweden with the best before-date 10/8 and 11/8 2020 due to the proven presence of salmonella in connection with routine control.

Revocation (2020-08-11)

City Gross Ytterby is recalling a small batch (66 kg) of minced meat from Sweden with the best before date 10/8 and 11/8 2020 due to the proven presence of salmonella in connection with routine control.

Those who bought minced meat as above and frozen it are asked to discard it, even if the salmonella bacteria die when heated to 72 degrees.

If you have purchased revoked minced meat, you are welcome to receive compensation for the expense or new minced meat on presentation of a receipt.

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Israel – Sliced Smoked Sea Trout Fish – Listeria monocytogenes

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Food Safety Recall (Israel): The S.H. Two Fishermen Company Ltd.

Notice to Our Customer Public:
The S.H. Two Fishermen Company Ltd. is notifying the consumer public and its customers that the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria was found during a
test conducted by the Food Service at the Haifa Health Office in the product
Sliced Smoked Sea Trout Fish 100 grams date of manufacture 26/07/20 for consumption until 25/08/20.
The Two Fishermen Company, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, is collecting the products from the shelves.
If there is a customer who is in possession of the products of the type mentioned above and dates, he is requested not to consume them and to return the
products to the company and receive an alternative product.
The Listeria Monocytogenes bacteria are bacteria that are liable to cause disease in a high risk population, such as those with a weakened immune system,
the elderly, or cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
For all questions and clarifications, please contact the Company’s representative by telephone 0526944561or by email at y.hadayagim@gmail.com.
The S.H. Two Fishermen Company Ltd. is doing the best it can in order to avoid malfunctions of this kind, and it apologizes to its customers.

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Israel – Maya Red Lentils – Salmonella

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Food Safety Recall (Israel): The Maya Food Industries Factory Ltd.

Maya Red Lentils / Indira brand Red Lentils – Salmonella

During a routine inspection that was reported to the supplier of the raw materials to the
Maya Food Industries Factory Ltd. the Salmonella bacteria were found in a batch of the
raw materials that had been used for packing the products:
Maya Red Lentils 0.5 kilograms 7290002319184
and Red Lentils 1.4 kilogram Indira brand (Osher Ad) 7290014325395
Out of all the expiration dates: best used before 25.12.2021 to 30.12.2021 inclusive.
Consumers who have the products are requested not to consume them.
Consumers in possession of these products are invited to go to the points of sale and replace them with new ones.
The Company is acting to collect the product from the marketing channels.
It is essential to point out that the Salmonella bacteria do not survive in the heat of cooking, so there is no health danger to whoever eats the lentils after they have been thoroughly cooked.
In healthy people, the Salmonella bacteria is liable to cause illness that is expressed in a
high temperature, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), nausea, vomiting, and stomach aches. In
rare cases, it may cause complications. Insensitive populations such as young children,
those with a weakened immune system, and the elderly, the bacteria are liable to cause
severe disease, and sometimes it can even be fatal.
The Maya Food Industries Factory Ltd. regards the health of its customers as of prime
importance, and so it has been decided for the sake of extreme caution to recall the product from the shelves, and it is acting in conjunction with the Food Service at the Ministry of Health.
For any questions about the product we invite you to contact our customer service by
telephone: 02-535-7991
or by email: contact@maya-foods.co

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USA – Kader Exports Recalls Frozen Cooked Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

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Kader Exports, with an abundance of caution, is recalling certain consignments of various sizes of frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp sold in 1lb, 1.5lb., and 2lb. retail bags. The product has been distributed nationwide from late February 2020 to Mid-May 2020 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The affected product details are as below. The brand names of the products are: AQUA STAR RESERVE/ CENSEA/ FRESH MARKET/ KIRKLAND/ TOPS/ UNISTAR/ WELLSLEY FARMS.

Product Description

CODE
AQUA STAR RESERVE Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 26/30 shrimp per pound, NET WT 1lbs 03467 0035 02, 03467 0036 02 & 03467 0037 02
AQUA STAR RESERVE Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 31/40 shrimp per pound, NET WT 1lbs 03467 0035 02, 03467 0036 02 & 03467 0037 02
CENSEA Cooked, Tail Off, Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, 31/40 shrimps per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g 26 0 007 D, 26 0 008 D & 26 0 009 D
CENSEA Cooked, Tail Off, Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, 41/50 shrimps per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g 26 0 008 D
CENSEA Cooked, Tail Off, Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, 61/70 shrimps per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g 26 0 009 D
FRESH MARKET Cocktail Shrimp, Fully Cooked, Tail on, Peeled and Deveined, 26/30 shrimp per pound, NET WT 24Oz, 1.5lbs, 680g 91H/29YD/AP-0007151/001, 91H/30YD/AP-0002092/001 & 91H/31YD/AP-0048718/001
KIRKLAND Signature Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 31/40 shrimp per pound, NET WT 2lbs, 908g 02920 31122, 00230 31122 & 00330 31122
KIRKLAND Signature Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, Shrimps, 21/25 shrimp per pound, NET WT 2lbs, 908g 00820 31122, 00920 31122, 01020 31122 & 01120 31122
KIRKLAND Signature Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-off, 50/70 shrimps per pound, NET WT 2lbs, 908g 01410 31122, 01510 31122, 01610 31122 & 01710 31122
KIRKLAND Signature Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, Shrimps 31/40, NET WT 32 Oz, 2lbs, 908g 11829 31122, 11929 31122, 12029 31122, 12129 31122 & 00710 31122
UNISTAR White Shrimp Cooked 16/20 shrimp per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g 01-12-2020
UNISTAR White Shrimp Cooked 21/25 shrimp per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g 01-11-2020
UNISTAR White Shrimp Cooked 26/30 shrimp per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g 01-10-2020 & ’01-11-2020
UNISTAR White Shrimp- Cooked, 26/30 shrimps per pound NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g 01-11-2020 & ’01-12-2020
UNISTAR White Shrimp- Cooked, 20/40 shrimps per pound NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g 12-19-2019
UNISTAR White Shrimp-Cooked, 40/60 shrimps per pound NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g 12-20-2019
UNISTAR White Shrimp- Cooked, 60/80 shrimps per pound NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g 12-19-2019, 12-20-2019 & 12-21-2019
UNISTAR White Shrimp- Cooked, 80/120 shrimps per pound NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g 12-19-2019 & ’12-21-2019
TOPS Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Cleaned, Tail-on, COLOSSAL16/20 shrimp per pound, NET WT 16Oz,1lbs, 454g. 91H/24YD/AP-027193/001
TOPS Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Cleaned, Tail-on, Extra Large 31/40 shrimp per pound, NET WT 16Oz,1lbs, 454g. 91H/26YD/AP-0011369/001
TOPS Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Cleaned, Tail-on, Large 51/60 shrimp per pound, NET WT 16Oz,1lbs, 454g. 91H/24YD/AP-027193/001 & 91H/26YD/AP-0011369/001
WELLSLEY FARMS Extra Large Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 31/40 shrimps per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 907g 91H/18RN/AP-006327/001, 91H/19RN/AP-004552/002 & 91H/20RN/AP-0022178/002
WELLSLEY FARMS Extra Jumbo Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 21/25 shrimp per pound, NET WT 24Oz,1.5lbs, 680g 91H/26YD/AP-006327/001
WELLSLEY FARMS Extra Large Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 31/40 shrimps per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 907g 91H/27YD/AP-0000783/002

Products not bearing these codes are not affected or involved in this recall.

There have been no reports of any illnesses to date associated with these cooked shrimp distributions. However, cooked shrimp imported by Kader Exports was tested by the FDA and found to contain Salmonella. Kader Exports did not distribute and have agreed to voluntarily destroy cooked shrimp found violative. The probable root cause for this recall is cross contamination. The company has eliminated the source of contamination and preventive steps were taken.

Based on known consumption patterns it is believed most if not all the distributed products have been consumed, and any remaining product has been placed on hold subject to further evaluation.

Consumers who have purchased the above product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at +91-022-62621004/ +91-022-62621009, Mon-Fri 10:00hrs -16:00hrs GMT+5.5.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 +91-022-62621004, +91-022-62621009

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Belgium – Hachis, Roulades and Chicken Burgers – Salmonella.

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AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, the company Fiers is withdrawing poultry meat – mince, rolls and hamburgers – from sale and is recalling these products to consumers following the possible presence of Salmonella.

Proud asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased and where they will be reimbursed.

Product description

– name products:
         o Minced poultry
         o Rolls poultry
         o Burgers Chicken
– Make: Proud
– Use-by date (DLC) ( “Use by”):
         o Minced poultry: 13 – 14 and 15/08/2020
         o Poultry roulades: 12 – 13 and 14/08/2020
         o Poultry hamburges: 13 and 14/08/2020
– Sales period: from 05/08/2020 to 12/08/2020
– Type of packaging: transparent plastic dish

These products were sold through the following Carrefour Express and Carrefour Market stores:
CARREFOUR EXPRESS AALST – Gentsestraat 80, 9300 Aalst
CARREFOUR MARKET BORGERHOUT – Noordersingel 26, 2140 Borgerhout
CARREFOUR EXPRESS BRUGGE – Smedenstraat 62, 8000 Brugge
CARREFERMON – OPRESS DENDEMO 42, 9200 Oudegem
CARREFOUR EXPRESS GENT NEDERKOUTER – Nederkouter 50, 9000 Gent
CARREFOUR MARKET AALST – Hovenierstraat 20, 9300 Aalst
CARREFOUR EXPRESS NIEUWPOORT – Albert I Laan 213, 8620 Nieuwpoort

For any further information , contact Fiers NV4 via 09 / 280.94. via info@fiers.net .

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USA – Kroger: Salmonella risk prompts recall of 17 cheese products

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Outbreak News Today 

Kroger announced the recall of 17 cheese dips this week due to the potential of salmonella contamination. The affected products have onions as an ingredient that may be tainted with the bacterium and if eaten, could result in severe illness to those individuals who may consume this product.

The following products are affected by the recall: DELI JARLSBERG CHEESE DIP, MURRAY’S BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP, DELI RANCH CHEESE SPREAD KIT, DELI SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP, AFIN JARLSBERG CHEESE SPREAD KIT, DELI BUFFALO BLUE CHEESE SPREAD KIT, MURRAY’S SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP, DELI JARLSBERG JALAPENO DIP, MURRAY’S CHADS SMOKED GOUDA DIP, DELI JARLSBERG DIP, DELI BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP, LCCV PIMENTO CHEESE DIP, JARLSBERG DIP, DELI APPLEWOOD CHEDDAR DIP, JARLSBERG DIP, DELI SOUTHWEST CHEESE SPREAD KIT and MURRAY’S JALAPENO JARLSBURG DIP.

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