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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistchios – Peanut Butter – Chilli Powder – Dried Figs – Hazelnut Kernels

Posted on November 13, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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aflatoxins (B1 = 18; Tot. = 20 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios in shell from Spain in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 5; Tot. = 5.9 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut butter from the United States in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 20.2; Tot. = 21.3 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 12.6 µg/kg – ppb) in chilli powder from India in the UK

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aflatoxins (B1 = 40; Tot. = 42 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 15.1 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 11.7 µg/kg – ppb) in chili powder from Sri Lanka in France

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aflatoxins (B1 = 55.7; Tot. = 61.4 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 17.6 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 8.5; Tot. = 16.2 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 15; Tot. = 15.8 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia in Bulgaria

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New Zealand – Hello Fresh food poisoning: 20 more people report symptoms after eating spoiled fish

Posted on November 12, 2020 by | 1 comment

New Zealand Herald

At least 20 people have now reported symptoms of food poisoning to health authorities after eating spoiled fish from food delivery service Hello Fresh.

An Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) spokesperson said that in the last 24 hours it has received around 20 calls from people who ate the food provided by the meal kit company.

When fish isn’t chilled properly, it can produce histamine that can be toxic to humans leading to scombroid poisoning, according to the New Zealand Food Safety website.

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New Zealand – HelloFresh brand Trevally Fillets – Histamine

Posted on November 10, 2020 by | Leave a comment

MPI

HelloFresh New Zealand Ltd is recalling specific batches of its HelloFresh brand Trevally Fillets as the product contains an elevated level of histamine.

Product identification
Product type Fresh fish fillets
Name of product (size)
  • HelloFresh brand Trevally Fillets (280g)
  • HelloFresh brand Trevally Fillets (560g)
Date marking Use by dates: 10.11.2020, 11.11.2020, 12.11.2020, and 13.11.2020

The batches were delivered in HelloFresh customer deliveries between 7 November to 11 November 2020.
Package size and description The product is sold in 280g and 560g plastic packages as part of a HelloFresh meal box.
Distribution The product is sold online through:

HelloFresh

and is available throughout New Zealand.
Notes This recall does not affect any other HelloFresh brand products.

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the use by date mark on the product label.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been reports of illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. Report your or your families illness to your District Health Board’s Public Health Unit.

Public Health Unit contact details – Ministry of Health

Customers are advised to discard the product if not already consumed.

Increased levels of histamine causes scombroid poisoning.

Find out more about shellfish and scombroid fish

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact HelloFresh New Zealand Ltd:

  • Phone: (09) 886 9589
  • Address: 2/59 Walls Road, Penrose, Auckland.

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Germany – Bastiaansen organic goat roll Chèvre Blanc Affinee, 50% fat in dry matter, goat roll Chevrollé Bastiaansen (counter goods) – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 30, 2020 by | Leave a comment

LMW

Warning type:

Food

Date of first publication:

October 29, 2020

Product name:

Bastiaansen organic goat roll Chèvre Blanc Affinee, 50% fat in dry matter, goat roll Chevrollé Bastiaansen (counter goods)

Manufacturer (distributor):

Bettinehoeve

Reason for warning:

possibly traces of the bacterium “Listeria monocytogenes”

Packaging Unit:

s. attached customer information

Durability:

all best before date from 28.10. until December 30th, 2020

Production date:

s. attached customer information

Lot identification:

s. attached customer information

Additional Information:

Reference is made to the enclosed customer information from the entrepreneurs.

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg:

poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:

poststelle@lgl.bayern.de

Berlin:

poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de

Brandenburg:

Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de

Bremen:

Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de

Hamburg:

poststelle@bgv.hamburg.de

Hesse:

Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:

poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de

Lower Saxony:

poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de

North Rhine-Westphalia:

poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de

Rhineland-Palatinate:

Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de

Saarland:

poststelle-luv@lav.saarland.de

Saxony:

poststelle@sms.sachsen.de

Schleswig-Holstein:

poststelle@jumi.landsh.de

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RASFF Alert – Histamine – Canned Mackerel

Posted on October 30, 2020 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

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histamine (806 mg/kg – ppm) in canned mackerel fillets from Poland in the Czech Republic

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Germany – French soft cheese made with raw milk, 100 g – STEC E.coli

Posted on October 29, 2020 by | Leave a comment

LMW

Warning type:

Food

Date of first publication:

28.10.2020

Product name:

My cheese dairy Brie de Nangis, French soft cheese made with raw milk, 100 g

Product pictures:

Image Filialplakat.png

Branch poster

Manufacturer (distributor):

JERMI Käsewerk GmbH, distributed by Lidl

Reason for warning:

Detection of verotoxin-producing Escherichia (E.) coli

Packaging Unit:

100 g

Durability:

October 27, 2020

Lot identification:

Lot numbers 394 and 395 with identity mark DE BW 331 EG

Additional Information:

Reference is made to the company’s customer information sheet attached.

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg:

poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:

poststelle@lgl.bayern.de

Berlin:

poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de

Brandenburg:

Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de

Bremen:

Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de

Hamburg:

poststelle@bgv.hamburg.de

Hesse:

Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:

poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de

Lower Saxony:

poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de

North Rhine-Westphalia:

poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de

Rhineland-Palatinate:

Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de

Saarland:

poststelle-luv@lav.saarland.de

Saxony:

poststelle@sms.sachsen.de

Saxony-Anhalt:

poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de

Schleswig-Holstein:

poststelle@jumi.landsh.de

Thuringia:

LM-Ueberektiven@tlv.thueringen.de

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UK – FSA welcomes the outcome of the Hospital Food Review

Posted on October 26, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSA

The Independent Review of NHS Hospital Food was announced by Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock following a listeriosis outbreak in 2019.

The final report (Opens in a new window), published today, includes a number of recommendations to improve food safety, based largely on evidence provided by the FSA. These recommendations include having dedicated food safety specialists in each trust, hospitals implementing robust food safety management systems, and a compulsory function to report concerns across the entire hospital food chain. Crucially, NHS Trusts must also recognise that they are food business operators and responsible for ensuring that the food they provide is safe.

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Australia – Golden Horse Dried Anchovy Kho Ca Com 450g

Posted on October 26, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Yuen’s Market Trading Co. is conducting a recall of Golden Horse Dried Anchovy Kho Ca Com 450g. The product has been available for sale at Asian grocery stores in Queensland.

Date markings

Best Before: 06/01/2023

Problem

The recall is due to biotoxin (histamine) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products containing histamine may cause illness/injury if consumed.

Country of origin

Vietnam

What to do​

Consumers should not eat this product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

Yuen’s Market Trading Co.

(07) 3722 8100

sales@yuensmarket.com.au

Related links:

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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on October 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Alwatania - Liquid Tahina - 18 kg - front

Recall details

Ottawa, October 15, 2020 – The food safety warning issued on October 11, 2020 has been updated to a food recall warning and includes additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. is recalling Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Alwatania (Arabic characters only) Liquid Tahina 350 g 6 224007 246221 PRO : 20/05/2019
EXP : 19/05/2021
Alwatania (Arabic characters only) Liquid Tahina 750 g 6 224007 246191 PRO : 20/05/2019
EXP : 19/05/2021
Alwatania Liquid Tahina 18 kg None PRO : 20/05/2019
EXP : 19/05/2021

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Background

This warning was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Related recalls

2020-10-11 – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina may be unsafe due to Salmonella

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Hong Kong – Mycotoxins in Spices

Posted on October 15, 2020 by | Leave a comment

CFS

Food Safety Focus (155th Issue, June 2019) – Food Safety Platform

Mycotoxins in Spices

Reported by Ms. Janny MA, Scientific Officer
Risk Assessment Section, Centre for Food Safety

In the last two issues, we touched on several mycotoxins in food that present a health concern in humans, including aflatoxins in tree nuts and oil seeds, deoxynivalenol in cereals as well as patulin in apple juices.  This time, we will focus on the contamination of mycotoxins in some other food ingredients that are often used in small quantities but can enhance flavours of our food – spices.

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