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India – Madhya Pradesh: 40 People Fall Ill After Eating Food At Public Gathering in Gwalior

Posted on February 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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As many as 40 people fell ill after consuming food at a public gathering in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior on Friday. Out of these, four persons were shifted to the hospital after their food poisoning due to having food at the event in Bamor village got worse.

However, those hospitalised are said to be stable. An official said said a survey will be conducted in the village.

“Four persons were shifted to hospital after their condition deteriorated. They are stable now. It was a case of food poisoning. A team will conduct survey in the village,” said CMHO, Gwalior.

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Ireland – Recall of Zena Moringa Powder Due to the Presence of Salmonella

Posted on February 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.19
Product: Zena Moringa Powder; pack size: 100g
Batch Code: Best before date: 31/12/2023
Country Of Origin: Senegal

Message:

Unidex B.V. is recalling Zena Moringa Powder due to the presence of Salmonella. The presence of Salmonella may make this product unsafe to consume. A point-of-sale recall notice will be displayed in stores supplied with the product.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the product from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the product was sold. 

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to consume the product

Recall of Zena Moringa Powder Due to the Presence of Salmonella

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USA – NY Dunkin Donuts Hepatitis A Employee Worked While Infectious

Posted on February 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

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In Schuyler County, New York, a Dunkin Donuts hepatitis A employee worked while infectious, according to a press release by the Chemung County Health Department. An investigation has been launched because that person worked at two area Dunkin Donuts locations.

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USA – Fresh Organic Basil Recalled Over Cyclospora Contamination Concerns

Posted on February 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Consumer Reports

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Shenandoah Growers has recalled 3,240 units of fresh-cut, packaged organic basil because it may be contaminated with the parasite cyclospora.

The problem was found when a sample of the basil, which was imported from Columbia, was found to contain the parasite during a Food and Drug Administration routine test. No illnesses have been reported.

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Research – Food risk survey shows low awareness of Campylobacter

Posted on February 21, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

There is low awareness of Campylobacter and its impact despite it being the main cause of food poisoning in the UK, according to a project on how people perceive food-related risks.

Results come from a survey by Kantar Public and analysis at the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The study was online and had 1,194 participants in March 2017 but results were only published this month.

The objective was to improve the FSA’s understanding of consumer perceptions on food risk. This could help develop the targeting, messaging and effectiveness of communication with the public, researchers said.

Consumer risk perception on 17 topics identified by FSA and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) including E. coli O157, food allergens, chemicals in food, Campylobacter, norovirus, pesticides, and radioactivity in food were measured.

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Germany and Morocco: Working together for safe food

Posted on February 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the Moroccan Food Safety Authority (ONSSA) agree on close cooperation

Food and feed must also be safe along global and increasingly complex commodity chains. With a volume of 3.6 billion euros, Morocco is an important trading partner for Germany in North Africa. Against this background, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Moroccan Food Safety Authority (ONSSA). The aim is to strengthen cooperation between the two authorities through a continuous partnership dialogue in consumer health protection “The focal points of the future alliance are the risk assessment of plant protection products and risk communication, especially in connection with foodborne disease outbreaks”, says BfR President Professor Dr. Dr. Andreas Hensel. This project also implements the Africa concept of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL).

In view of the liberalisation of global trade, it is, in the view of the BfR, indispensable in the sense of consumer health protection that the risk assessment of foodstuffs is harmonised and standardised internationally. In this context, cooperation with the countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy, to which Morocco belongs, is also increasingly important. Therefore, the Memorandum of Understanding with Morocco is an important milestone.

For the first time, BfR and ONSSA worked together with the BMEL and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) from 2015 to 2018 in the project “Control of plant protection products, fertilisers and growing media”. Since then, contact has grown continuously through mutual visits by experts and discussions at management level.

The Moroccan Food Safety Authority (ONSSA) is a scientific body under the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests. It works on behalf of the Moroccan government for consumer protection and in the field of animal and plant health. Within this framework, the ONSSA is also responsible for the risk management of food and feed.

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Canada – Salmonella outbreak sickens dozens in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia

Posted on February 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Outbreak News Today

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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reports investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections infections involving Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia.

As of February 18, 2021, there have been 57 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness investigated in the following provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador (25), and Nova Scotia (32). Individuals became sick between late October 2020 and late January 2021. Nineteen individuals have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to eggs has been identified as a likely source of the outbreak. Many of the individuals who became sick reported consuming, preparing, cooking and baking at home with eggs. Some individuals reported exposure to eggs at an institution (including nursing homes and hospitals) where they resided or worked before becoming ill.

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Belgium – Ringworst & Droge worst (dry sausages) of Vleeswaren cd brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Finartes Recall nv
Products: Ringworst & Droge worst (dry sausages) of Vleeswaren cd brand.
Problem: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

In agreement with the AFSCA, Finartes is withdrawing the “Ringworst” and “Droge worst” dry sausages from sale and is recalling them to consumers because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Finartes asks its customers not to consume these products and to bring them back to the point of sale where they were purchased.

Product description
– Product name: Ringworst – droge worst
– Brand: Vleeswaren cd
– Use by date (DLC) (“To be consumed until”): 03/30/2021
– Lot number: 21041
– Sales period : from 3/02/2021 to 9/02/2021
– Type of packaging: plastic packaging in a protective atmosphere
– Weight: Ringworst 245 grams (1 piece) – worst droge 245 grams (5 pieces)

The product was sold via:
– DB-center nv – Sint-Andreaslaan 20, 8730 Beernem.
– Vandewoestyne bvba – Veldestraat 86, 9850 Merendree.

For any further information , contact:
Cederik Decorte
info@finartes.be

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USA – CORE Investigation Table – Updates

Posted on February 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FDA

FDA

12/23/2020

11

Salmonella Potsdam

Not Yet Identified

1/13/2021

10

Salmonella Miami

Not Yet Identified

2/17/2021

14

E. coli O157:H7

Not Yet Identified

2/17/2021

15

Listeria monocytogenes

Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheese

 

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Belgium – Zena brand “Moringa powder” flavor enhancer (powder) -Salmonella

Posted on February 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

AFSCA recall
Product: Zena brand “Moringa powder” flavor enhancer (powder).
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

The AFSCA is today recalling consumers of the flavor enhancer (powder) “Moringa powder” of the Zena brand (100g).
The AFSCA asks not to consume this product and to contact the point of sale through which it was purchased.

Product Description

– Product: Moringa powder
– Brand: Zena
– Expiry date (DDM): 31-12-2023
– Bar code: 6044000063713
– Weight: 100g

This product was sold through various stores in Belgium:

SHABANI JUMA (LEOPOLDSTRAAT 25, 2850 BOOM)
X-SPEED SPRL (CH. PAUL HOUTART 281, 7110 HOUDENG-GOEGNIES)
ISS DELIVERY EXPRESS (CH. DE WAVRE 118, 1082 S. AGATHA BERCHEM)
SHOP 20 (RUE ROPSY CHAUDRON 20, 1070 ANDERLECHT)
OSS GROUP SRL (R. ROPSY CHAUDRON 21, 1070 ANDERLECHT)
KAALA (RUE DU BATEAU 40, 1080 S. JANS MOLENBEEK)
GANJESHA (JP MINCKELERSTRAAT 23, 3000 LEUVEN)
BVREE (SINT BERNARDSSTEENWEG 594, 2660 HOBOKEN)
UNIMAX SPRL (R. ROPSY CHAUDRON 37, 1070 ANDERLECHT)
SHOP 20 (RUE ROPSY CHAUDRON 20, 1070 ANDERLECHT)
ROMEO SUNUMARKET (DAMBRUGGESTRAAT 150, 2060 ANTWERPEN)
MASTER BUSINESS BV (RESEARCHDREEF 59, 10170 ANDERLECHT)
HANSKIN SPRL (BLD DU MIDI, 98, 1000 BRUSSELS)
JAMIL CHOUDRY (DAMBRUGGESTRAAT 240, 2060
ANTWERP ) JESTINA (BREDABAAN 427, 2170, MERKSEM)
RUSHA BVBALE 63 (PLANITIN EN MORETUSVERS 2018) )
SIMRAN ASIAN & AFRO FOODS (RUE DE PONT 39, 4000 LIEGE)
SPRL KHALSA SARWAN SINGH (CHAUSSEE DE NEERSTALLE 21, 1190 FOREST)
SUNSHINE AFRICAN FOODS (RUE DE L’ARGONNE 12, 1060 SAINT-GILLES)

It is possible that this product recall is still subject to updates. If you consume this type of product, check this page or our social networks regularly.

For any further information, you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800 / 13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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