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Jamaica – Dozens of guests at Jamaica resort sickened by likely Salmonella outbreak

Posted on January 6, 2021 by | Leave a comment

NY Post

An apparent salmonella outbreak at a resort in Jamaica has ruined vacations for potentially dozens of holiday travelers — and now some sickened guests are considering legal action, The Post has learned.

“It was a nightmare,” Chantel Ele of Lincoln, Nebraska, told The Post of her experience at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa, which was echoed by other people online. “I don’t know how many people go on an all-inclusive vacation and lose weight.”

Iwaspoisoned.com, a platform that tracks food-borne illnesses, has tallied the number of guests who have allegedly become ill at the resort in December at close to 100, said the site’s founder Patrick Quade, who based the tally on reports to websites like TripAdvisor, Orbitz, Booking.com and the resort’s Facebook page.

“We have never seen an outbreak this size in the past for Jamaica,” he said.

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Netherlands – DEEN Surinamese chicken salad – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on January 5, 2021 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

As a precautionary measure, DEEN supermarkets is recalling the following product with immediate effect:

  • DEEN Surinamese chicken salad, 160 gram tray with best before 12-01

During a quality check in the DEEN butcher’s shop it was found that this product can contain the bacteria listeria. Consumption of this product can cause gastrointestinal complaints and can be harmful to health, especially for children, the elderly, people with a weakened immune system and pregnant women.

If you have this product with a stated expiration date at home, DEEN advises you not to consume the above product.

You can return the above products to the store, you will then be refunded the purchase amount. For questions, you can contact DEEN customer service on working days between 08:00 and 17:00 on telephone number 0229-259259.

See also website Deen .

Download ‘Important safety warning DEEN Surinamese chicken salad’

PDF document | 1 page | 414 KB

Warning | 05-01-2021

DEEN Surinamese chicken salad

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Italy – FORMAI DE MUT DELL’ALTA VALLE BREMBANA – Microbiological Risk

Posted on January 5, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : IT03994CE PAGANONI GIANFRANCO ALPE TORRAGELLA MOIO DE CALVI BG

Name : FORMAI DE MUT DELL’ALTA VALLE BREMBANA

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 5 January 2021

Documentation

Documentation

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Ireland – Withdrawal of a Batch of Dried Figs due to Aflatoxin above the legal limit

Posted on January 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2021.01
Product: Dried Figs – Imported  by Carpios Foods Ltd.   Pack Size 200g
Batch Code: Best Before 04/21
Country Of Origin: Spain

Message:

A batch of Dried Figs imported from Spain by Carpios Foods Ltd is being withdrawn due to Aflatoxin above the legal limit.

Nature Of Danger:

Aflatoxin is one of a group of a naturally occurring chemicals (mycotoxins) produced by certain moulds. They can grow on a variety of different crops and foodstuffs often under warm and humid conditions.

Mycotoxins can cause a variety of adverse health effects in humans including cancer (some are genotoxic), kidney and liver damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, reproductive disorders or suppression of the immune system. Mycotoxins are naturally occurring, so their presence in foods cannot be completely avoided.

Carpios Foods Dried Figs

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France – Product recall: Salaisonniers du Pilat brand straight sausage

Posted on January 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Salaisonniers du Pilat brand straight sausage

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying them of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3595570001726

▸ Lot
2031406

▸
Best before From 01/31/21 to 02/07/21

▸ Consumer service contact
La Salaison du Mont Pilat is available to consumers to answer their questions at the telephone number: “04.77.20.97.23 or by email contact@salaisons-mont-pilat.fr”.

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

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USA – Certain Dungeness crabs recalled because of poisoning risk -Domoic Acid – Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning

Posted on January 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

The Quinault Tribe of the Northwestern United States is voluntarily recalling almost 58,000 pounds of live or un-eviscerated Dungeness crab because of possible domoic acid contamination, which can cause amnesic shellfish poisoning in people. 

With Dungeness crab being a popular New Year’s dish, public health officials in Washing state posted the recall notice today in hopes of reaching holiday cooks before meals are prepared. It is not clear how far the crab may have been distributed.

Domoic acid is a naturally occurring toxin produced by certain types of algae and can be harmful to humans if contaminated shellfish is consumed. 

Domoic acid can cause amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP) with symptoms including vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps within 24 hours of ingestion. In severe cases, ASP can cause permanent short-term memory loss.

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Lithuania – Lithuania orders destruction of eggs contaminated by Salmonella

Posted on January 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Lithuanian authorities have ordered the destruction of some eggs from Ukraine because of the detection of Salmonella.

The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) prohibited the sale of medium sized white eggs in packs of 10 with a shelf life until Dec. 26, 2020. More than 38,000 cartons of eggs were affected.

An investigation into the marketing of potentially unsafe products was started after a notification on the European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) and based on information from the retailer Lidl Lietuva.

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Australia – Monde Nissin Australia Pty Ltd t/as nudie Foods — nudie nothing but 2 apples 200mL – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Posted on January 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

PRA No.
2020/18786
Date published
4 Jan 2021
Product description

Nudie nothing but 2 apples 200mL
Tetra Pak

Best Before 18-June 21
(All other Best Before dates are not affected)

Photograph of nudie nothing but 2 apples 200ml

Identifying features

Other
APN/EAN 9332991002130

What are the defects?

The recall is due to microbial (mycotoxin – patulin) contamination.

What are the hazards?

Food products containing the mycotoxin patulin may cause illness if consumed.

What should consumers do?

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information, please contact Monde Nissin Australia Pty Ltd by phone on 1800 466 834 or email info@nudie.com.au or via www.nudie.com.au

Supplier
Monde Nissin Australia Pty Ltd t/as nudie Foods
Traders who sold this product

Independent food retailers including IGA in NSW, Vic & SA, Independent food retailers in Qld, Tas & WA and Woolworths nationally.

Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Dates available for sale
  • 26 October 2020 – 24 December 2020

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (136.52 KB)

Coordinating agency

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is the coordinating agency for this recall.

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Belgium – 700G turkey roulade (frozen) – Salmonella

Posted on December 31, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

12/31/2020
Recall of Aldi
Product: 700G turkey roulade (frozen).
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Denomination: 700G turkey roulade (frozen)
EAN code: 270 5360 7
Brand: Tupelo farm
Expiration date (DLC): 25/09/2021
Batch number: 25089
Sales period: from 12/09/2020 to 12/31 / 2020
Points of sale: ALDI stores

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

An analysis by our supplier showed the presence of Salmonella in the product “Turkey roll 700G (frozen)”.

ALDI has therefore decided, in consultation with the AFSCA, to withdraw this product from the market and to recall it to consumers.

Other ALDI products are not affected by this product recall.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RISK

The possible symptoms of salmonella poisoning are: fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea, within 12 to 48 hours of consuming the contaminated food. The risk of infection is higher in the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

People who have consumed these products and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption.

ADVICE FOR CONSUMERS

Please do not consume these products and bring them back to the store.
The returned products will be reimbursed (also without receipt).

For any further information, you can contact ALDI via customercareFR@aldi.be .

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France – Product recall: Picodon AOP Bleus x12 60g from CAVET brand – Salmonella

Posted on December 31, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Picodon AOP Bleus x12 60g from CAVET brand

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Foodborne illness caused by Salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more serious in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
…

▸ Lot
182_2411

▸ DLC
01/24/2021

▸ Consumer service contact
La Maison CAVET apologizes for these inconveniences and remains at your disposal to answer your questions,
by e-mail to the following address: direction@picodon-cavet.fr

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

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