Manna Pot Catering Pte Ltd was fined $8,000 by the Court today for
multiple food safety lapses committed under the Sale of Food (Non-Retail Food
Business) Regulations.
2 In May 2022, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency
(SFA) received reports of gastroenteritis involving 21 persons after consuming food
prepared by the food establishment located at 1550 Bedok North Avenue 4 #04-16,
Bedok Food City, Singapore 489950. None of them were hospitalised
Groceries
September 26, 2023
Brick, snack loaf, ore chunks, FichtelBERG cheese
Achim Uhl Mobile cheese dairy Hartensteiner Straße 105 OT Oberdorf 09366 Stollberg DE SN 10682 EG
The above-mentioned products are classified as harmful to health due to the detection of verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli in the brine and lubricating water used for production.
1kg/piece, 1.5-1.8kg/piece
Brick: 10/01/2023/ 05/06/07/08/10/2023/ 12/13/14/10/2023/ 19/10/2023; Vesper loaf: October 1st, 2023/ October 5th, 2023/ October 7th, 2023/ October 12th, 2023; Ore chunks: 10/01/2023/ 05/06/07/08/10/2023/ 12/13/14/10/2023; FichtelBERGkäse: 09/30/2023/ 10/01/2023/ 10/13/2023; FichtelBERG cheese (small): October 1st, 2023.
An illness with verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli usually manifests itself within a week of infection with diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In particular, infants, small children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems can develop more severe illnesses with bloody diarrhea. Rarely, especially in small children, acute kidney failure can occur in a second attack a few days after the onset of diarrhea. People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and report a possible EHEC infection.
The above-mentioned cheeses may also have been sold differently from the manufacturer by other distributors (possibly partly direct marketers) and possibly also with different cheese names, so that identification should be carried out in particular using the identification mark (DE SN 10682 EG), or this can be done by the be asked from sellers.
Customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and not consume the affected products.
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The Food and Drug Administration has released an update on its work to develop a strategy to help prevent Cronobacter sakazakii illnesses related to powdered infant formula.
The agency is working on the strategy as part of its response to an outbreak of illnesses and the subsequent temporary closure of the Abbott Nutrition production plant in Sturgis, MI. The closure led to a nationwide shortage of infant formula that lasted for months.
In response to the situation, the FDA initiated the development of a prevention strategy, with the draft released in November 2022.
“At the time, the FDA committed to using the strategy to guide its work to enhance the safety of powdered infants, including through engagements with the infant formula industry and other stakeholders,” according to an FDA statement. “These engagements further supported the strategy laid out, and at this time, the strategy will continue forward without further actions being added. As more information becomes available, the FDA may add additional actions over time.”
Infant formula firms are now required to develop, maintain, and implement, as appropriate, risk management plans to identify and evaluate risks to the supply of critical food, such as infant formula, and ways to mitigate such risks. This is a new requirement mandated by Congress in the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022.
In the recent years, consumers have higher expectations: good taste, appetizing appearance and high nutrition value. Apart from the traditional mooncakes, there are snowy mooncakes and ice-cream mooncakes that have won the hearts of many young people and children. The ingredients also come with a large variety from the lotus seed paste, egg yolk, bean paste, to chocolate, coffee or even bird nest flavours.
Due to the absence of a high-temperature treatment during the manufacturing process, snowy and ice-cream mooncakes tend to pose a higher microbiological risk than traditional mooncakes. Hence, strict hygiene and stringent temperature control are necessary during processing, transportation and storage to prevent contamination and growth of bacteria.
Following are some safety tips for consumers who purchase and consume snowy or ice-cream mooncakes:
Moreover, consumers are advised to eat mooncakes in moderation as most of these cakes are rich in sugar and fat. Patients with chronic illnesses should consult dieticians before eating mooncakes.
“Poon Choi”, which comprises a great variety of food, involves a number of processing steps, which demands meticulous attention during preparation.
People should order their “Poon Choi” from reputable and licensed food suppliers. If they want to make their own, they should maintain good personal and food hygiene to prevent cross contamination.
To enjoy a delicious and healthy meal, people should pay particular attention to food safety.
Here are some safety tips for enjoying “Poon Choi”:
When purchasing “Poon Choi”:
When preparing “Poon Choi” at home:
When consuming “Poon Choi”:
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| 3268680020474 | 02324109 | Use-by date 01/10/2023 |
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If you are pregnant, you are more likely than other people to get sick from certain germs.
To prevent food poisoning, some foods are safer choices than others. That’s because some foods—such as undercooked meat and eggs, unwashed fruits and vegetables, and unpasteurized milk — are more often associated with foodborne illnesses. Use the table at the link above as a guide to safer food choices.
People with weakened immune systems have a higher risk of food poisoning. That’s because a weakened immune system may make it more difficult for your body to fight germs and sickness effectively. Weakened immune systems may be due to diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, alcoholism, HIV, autoimmune disorders (such as lupus), or receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
To prevent food poisoning, some foods are safer choices than others. That’s because some foods—such as undercooked meat and eggs, unwashed fruits and vegetables, and unpasteurized milk — are more often associated with foodborne illnesses. Use the table at the link above as a guide to safer food choices.
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