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UK – Primula updates recall of all Primula Cheese tubes because of Clostridium botulinum

Posted on June 18, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Primula updates recall of all Primula Cheese tubes because of Clostridium botulinum

ALERT TYPE

FOOD ALERT
17 June 2020

Primula Ltd is recalling all Primula Cheese tubes, (chilled and ambient) because the products might be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum due to a production fault. They have taken the precautionary step of recalling all products because one product might contain Clostridium botulinum.
This is an update on the previous Product Recall Information Notice issued on 16 June 2020 which related to all ‘Best before’ dates of the affected Primula products.
Specific ‘Best before’ dates for the products listed below have been updated.

Product details

Primula Plain Original Cheese Spread
Pack size 150g
Best before From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Primula Cheese Spread with Smoked Paprika
Pack size 150g
Best before From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Primula Cheese Spread with Jalapenos
Pack size 150g
Best before From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Primula Light Cheese Spread
Pack size 150g
Best before From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Primula Cheese Spread with Ham
Pack size 150g
Best before From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Primula Cheese Spread with Chives
Pack size 150g
Best before From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Primula Cheese Spread with Prawns
Pack size 150g
Best before From 25 December 2020 up to and including 28 January 2021
Primula Original Cheese Spread (ambient)
Pack size 100g
Best before From 30 October 2020 up to and including 10 December 2020
Primula Cheese Spread with Ham (ambient)
Pack size 100g
Best before From 30 October 2020 up to and including 10 December 2020
Primula Cheese spread with Chives (ambient)
Pack size 100g
Best before From 30 October 2020 up to and including 10 December 2020

Risk statement

Manufacturing controls that could potentially affect the safety of the products listed above could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company.

The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism and can be fatal.

A recall from customers is being carried out as a precautionary measure.

Action taken by the company

Primula Ltd is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Customer notice – Primula(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead contact Primula on 0800 716 551 or primula@kavli.co.uk to arrange a refund. If customers are making an essential trip to the store from where it was bought, they can return the item in-store for a full refund.

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Research – Home Canning and Botulism

Posted on June 17, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Home canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce and share it with family and friends. But it can be risky—or even deadly—if not done correctly and safely.

It’s summertime and time to harvest the delicious produce you’ve been growing. You may be thinking about home canning as a way to preserve your garden goodies. But beware! If home canning is not done the proper way, your canned vegetables and fruits could cause botulism.

What is botulism?

Botulism is a rare but potentially deadly illness caused by a poison most commonly produced by a germ called Clostridium botulinum. The germ is found in soil and can survive, grow, and produce a toxin in certain conditions, such as when food is improperly canned. The toxin can affect your nerves, paralyze you, and even cause death.

You cannot see, smell, or taste botulinum toxin—but taking even a small taste of food containing this toxin can be deadly.

 

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France – Product recall: L’ATELIER V brand chickpea hummus 150G

Posted on June 13, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Lack of high pressure treatment which prevents good preservation of the product over time

PROPOSED SOLUTION

If you have this product, you are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. To do this, simply contact the reception of your store to obtain a refund for your purchase.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3760253460026

▸ Lot
014700001

▸ DDM
07/25/2020

▸ Contact customer service
For all questions, NATURALIA invites you to inquire with its Customer Service at the following toll free number: 0800 034 035, free call and service.

▸ Source
https://naturalia.fr/

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France – Product recall: DANIVAL brand Peas & Carrots – Thermophilic bacteria

Posted on May 26, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Risk of development of thermophilic bacteria

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and destroy or return to the point of sale

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Packaging
Glass jar

▸ Weight
680g (PNE 430g)

▸ Lot
E 119

▸ Best before
08/24/2023

▸ Source
https://www.economie.gouv.fr/

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USA – Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi), Lot #2019.10.02 – Vibrio

Posted on March 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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AFC Distribution Corp. (“AFC”) of Rancho Dominguez, California is voluntary recalling Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi), Lot #2019.10.02, utilized in various prepared menu offerings with sell-by dates ranging from 02/19/2020 to 03/13/2020, because this ingredient may have a potential to be contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Vibrio parahaemolyticus is an organism which can cause illnesses such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and chills.

The recalled ingredient, Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi), was distributed to designated retail AFC sushi counters, where it is further processed into prepared sushi items, within grocery stores, cafeterias, and corporate dining centers in the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, AD, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY.

To date there have been no confirmed illnesses.

While AFC has ceased using the recalled ingredient, we urge anyone who has any AFC product containing Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp to discard or return product to their point of purchase for a full refund.

 

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Research – As warming waters make shellfish toxic, a way of life becomes deadly for Native Alaskans.

Posted on March 3, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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This summer, independent shellfish testing sites all over the state reported spikes in toxin levels, possibly related to the historic high temperatures in the water surrounding Alaska. And those warming waters are creating the ideal conditions for the algae that produce the toxin to propagate year-round, some researchers say.

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Various tuna products recalled due to histamine

Posted on March 2, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, February 28, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on February 25, 2020 has been updated to include additional distribution and product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling various tuna products from the marketplace due to elevated levels of histamine. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Sashimi Grade – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 0 245345 All units sold from October 9, 2019 up to and including October 23, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 8683 10th Ave., Burnaby, BC
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Sashimi Grade – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 0 245345 All units sold from October 10, 2019 up to and including October 12, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 3493 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Sashimi Grade – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 0 245345 All units sold from October 26, 2019 up to and including November 9, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 1888 West 57th Ave., Vancouver, BC
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Frozen – Ocean Wise Variable Starts with 0 245516 All units sold from October 9, 2019 up to and including October 23, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 8683 – 10th Ave., Burnaby, BC
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Frozen – Ocean Wise Variable Starts with 0 245516 All units sold from October 10, 2019 up to and including October 12, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 3493 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Frozen – Ocean Wise Variable Starts with 0 245516 All units sold from October 26, 2019 up to and including November 9, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 1888 West 57th Ave., Vancouver, BC
IGA Ahi Tuna – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 200840 All units sold from November 6, 2019 up to and including December 6, 2019 Sold at IGA, 1940 Kane Rd., Kelowna, BC
IGA Ahi Tuna – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 200840 All units sold from September 28, 2019 up to and including December 17, 2019 Sold at IGA, 2286 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
IGA Ahi Tuna – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 200840 All units sold from November 26, 2019 up to and including January 13, 2020 Sold at IGA, 12887 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park, BC
Save on Foods O/W Ahi Tuna Variable Starts with 226248 All units sold from September 18, 2019 up to and including February 28, 2020 Sold at Save on Foods locations in AB, BC, MB, SK, and YT

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.

Food contaminated with high levels of histamine may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Histamines are not destroyed by cooking. High levels of histamine in fish can cause an allergic-type reaction known as scombroid poisoning. Symptoms can include burning throat, diarrhea, dizziness, facial swelling, headache, vomiting and peppery taste in mouth.

Background

This recall was triggered by consumer complaints. 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 reactions associated with the consumption of these products. However, there were reported reactions associated with the products included in the Food Recall Warning on February 25, 2020.

Related recalls

2020-02-25 – Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks recalled due to histamine

Product photos

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  • Choices Markets - Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Sashimi Grade – Previously Frozen
  • Choices Markets - Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Frozen – Ocean Wise
  • IGA - Ahi Tuna – Previously Frozen
  • Save on Foods - O/W Ahi Tuna

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RASFF Alert – Suspicion of Bacterial Contamination – Canned Sardines

Posted on February 28, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF – suspicion of bacterial contamination (swollen cans) in canned sardines from Morocco in the UK

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Canada – Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks recalled due to histamine

Posted on February 26, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Canada Gov

Recall details

Ottawa, February 25, 2020 – Seven Seas Limited is recalling Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks from the marketplace due to elevated levels of histamine. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information
Unomundo Tuna loin Variable None Lot # 59831 (the lot code appears only on the master case) This product may have been sold clerk-served from counters with or without a label or coding. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.
Unomundo Tuna steak Variable None Lot # 59831 (the lot code appears only on the master case) This product may have been sold clerk-served from counters with or without a label or coding. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

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 or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with high levels of histamine may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Histamines are not destroyed by cooking. High levels of histamine in fish can cause an allergic-type reaction known as scombroid poisoning. Symptoms can include burning throat, diarrhea, dizziness, facial swelling, headache, vomiting and peppery taste in mouth.

Background

This recall was triggered by consumer complaints. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 has been reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

Product photos

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  • Unomundo - Tuna loin
  • Unomundo - Tuna loin in package

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UK – John West recalls Sardines in Tomato Sauce because of suspected bacterial contamination

Posted on February 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSA

John West has taken the precautionary step of recalling Sardines in Tomato Sauce due to suspected bacterial contamination that has resulted in a small number of swollen cans. This may make the product unsafe to eat.

Product details

John West Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Pack size 120g
Batch code KX319H
Best before June 2022
Batch code KX326H
Best before June 2022

Risk statement

The presence of suspected bacterial contamination in the product may make the product unsafe to eat.

Action taken by the company

John West is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Customer Notice: John West Sardines in Tomato Sauce(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

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