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Italy – MISTO SCOGLIO – Okadaic Acid -DSP

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USA – Lemon Recall Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

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On August 9, the produce warehouse Freshouse II, LLC announced a voluntary recall of lemons, limes, red potatoes, and oranges the company had shipped to Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia. The produce in question is potentially contaminated with bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and has been sold under the brand names Freshouse, Nature’s Promise, Fresh from the Start, and Wegmans.

 

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USA – FDA advises consumers not to use goldenseal root powder distributed by Maison Terre

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FDA advises consumers and health care professionals not to use goldenseal root powder repackaged and distributed by Maison Terre, Little Rock, Arkansas, due to microbial contamination.

FDA laboratory analysis found the product is contaminated with high counts of various bacteria, including multiple pathogens. Use of these contaminated products can cause serious infections with severe outcomes, including death, especially in vulnerable patients with compromised immune systems and infants. FDA is aware of one infant death associated with use of this product on the umbilical cord stump.

On August 5 and August 14, 2020, FDA recommended that Maison Terre recall their goldenseal root powder product. To date, the company has not taken action to remove these dangerous products from the market.

Consumers who use goldenseal root powder sold by Maison Terre and have concerns should contact their health care professional.

FDA encourages health care professionals and patients to report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of any medication to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program:

  • Complete and submit the report online; or
  • Download and complete the form, then submit it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178

 

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Canada – Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to red onions imported from the United States

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August 14, 2020 – Update

There is no evidence to suggest that onions grown in Canada are associated with this outbreak. Onions imported from the United States are under investigation.

Do not eat, use, sell or serve any red, white, yellow, and sweet yellow onions from Thomson International Inc. of Bakersfield, California, USA, or any products made with these onions. This advice applies to all individuals across Canada, as well as retailers, distributors, manufacturers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes.

If you are not sure where a red, yellow, white, or sweet yellow onion was grown, do not eat it. This notice contains more advice on how to avoid getting sick.

The outbreak investigation is ongoing as illnesses continue to be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Since August 7, there have been 100 additional illnesses reported in the ongoing Canadian investigation. There are now 339 confirmed cases in Canada.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued food recall warnings for related products that came to Canada. Some of these products were possibly distributed nationally. Additional food recall warnings in Canada are possible. More information on recalled products is available on CFIA’s website.

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USA -Cyclospora cases from bagged salad mix continue are on the up.

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The outbreak of parasitic infections linked to Fresh Express bagged salad mix has grown by 49 new laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora, upping the total to 690 people, up from 641.

The latest report is current as of Aug. 12, 2020, and it updates the previous report of July 24, 2020.

Laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections associated with this outbreak have been reported from 13 states: Georgia (1), Illinois (209), Iowa (206), Kansas (5), Massachusetts (1), Minnesota (86), Missouri (57) Nebraska (55), North Dakota (6), Ohio (4), Pennsylvania (2), South Dakota (13), and Wisconsin (45). The ill person from Georgia purchased and ate a bagged salad product while traveling in Missouri.

 

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Modern brand Tarragon Remoulade and Modern Meat brand Modern ‘Crab’ Cakes made with onions grown by Thomson International Inc. recalled due to Salmonella

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Ottawa, August 14, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on August 1, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

The Modern Meat Inc. is recalling Modern brand Tarragon Remoulade and Modern Meat brand ‘Crab’ Cakes, made with onions grown by Thomson International Inc., Bakersfield, California (USA), from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. Retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes should not serve, use, or sell the recalled products described below.

These products may also have been purchased on-line. The CFIA will continue its investigation into other possible importers and additional recalls may follow.

The following products have been sold as indicated in the table below.

Ongoing investigation

See complete list of recalled products associated with this ongoing investigation.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information Distribution
Modern Tarragon Remoulade 250 mL 8 47004 00009 0 Best before date:
SEP 23 2020		 None British Columbia, Manitoba, and possibly other provinces and territories.
Modern Meat ‘Crab’ Cakes 300 g 8 47004 00014 4 Best before date:
JAN 18 2021		 None British Columbia, Manitoba, and possibly other provinces and territories.
Modern Meat ‘Crab’ Cakes 6 × 50 g 8 47004 00014 4 Best before date:
JAN 18 2021		 None British Columbia, Manitoba, and possibly other provinces and territories.

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. If you are unsure of the source of the onions in your product, check with your place of purchase.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Background

This recall was triggered by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak followed by a recall in the United States by Thomson International Inc. located in Bakersfield, California. 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

The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. Please refer to the Public Health Notice for further details on this active outbreak investigation.

Related recalls

2020-08-12 – Krown brand red and yellow onions grown by Thomson International Inc. and imported from the USA recalled due to Salmonella

2020-08-07 – Various products made with onions grown by Thomson International Inc. recalled due to Salmonella

2020-08-07 – Red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions grown by Thomson International Inc. and imported from the USA recalled due to Salmonella

2020-08-07_r13941 – Sobeys brand Herb Marinade recalled due to Salmonella

2020-08-07_r13942 – Jim M. Koo Produce brand Yellow and Red Onions recalled due to Salmonella

2020-08-06 – Freshpoint Foodservice brand red and jumbo onions grown by Thomson International Inc. and imported from the USA recalled due to Salmonella

2020-08-05_r13938 – Imperial Fresh brand Onion white diced 3/8″ recalled due to Salmonella

2020-08-01 – Red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions grown by Thomson International Inc. and imported from the USA recalled due to Salmonella

2020-07-30 – Red onions imported from the USA by Sysco in Western Canada recalled due to Salmonella

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  • Modern Tarragon Remoulade – 250 ml (front)
  • Modern Tarragon Remoulade – 250 ml (back)
  • Modern Tarragon Remoulade – 250 ml (UPC)
  • Modern 'Crab' Cakes – 6 × 50 grams
  • Modern Meat (lot code example)

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca
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USA – Deli take-out in Seattle blamed for unidentified gastrointestinal illnesses

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Public Health is investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness with diarrhea, vomiting, body aches, headaches, and fevers associated with a takeout meal from Saigon Vietnam Deli on July 25, 2020. A specific food or drink item that might have caused the illnesses has not been identified. Saigon Vietnam Deli is located  at1200 S Jackson Street in Seattle.

Pubic Health serves the Seattle-King County area of Washington State.

Since Aug. 3, 2020, Public Health learned about 8 people with a gastrointestinal illness who reported eating takeout food together from Saigon Vietnam Deli on July 25, 2020. Other food was also ordered for takeout from another food establishment, but since only half of the ill people ate the food from the second restaurant, it is unlikely the source of illnesses.

Public Health hasn’t identified any ill employees.

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Belgium – Skewers of Marinated Turkey – Salmonella

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During microbiological checks, the presence of Salmonella was found in marinated turkey skewers .

In consultation with the AFSCA, Norenca therefore decided to withdraw the product concerned from the sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and to bring it back to the store, where they will be reimbursed. In the meantime, all stores have removed the affected product from the shelves.

Product description:

Marinated turkey brochettes sold between 08/08/2020 and 14/08/2020 at Spar Colruyt Group and other general food stores with the following information:
• Marinated turkey kebabs per 3 pieces and 16 pieces
• Use by date (DLC): 08/14/2020
• Lot numbers: 02032220 Does the

information above match that of the product purchased? Bring the products back to your store.

Possible symptoms of Salmonella poisoning.

Possible symptoms of intoxication caused by Salmonella are fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. These symptoms usually appear within 12 to 48 hours after ingestion.

Symptoms usually last 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without specific treatment. Young children, pregnant women, the immunocompromised and the elderly are among the groups at risk. In these people, the symptoms can be severe enough to require hospitalization of the patient.

People who have consumed this product and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

For more information , customers can contact Norenca via info@norenca.be or 014 / 58.45.11.

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Australia – Inquiry criticizes handling of I Cook Foods Listeria case

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A parliamentary inquiry into the closure of an Australian catering business has found the council failed in its role as a regulator.

I Cook Foods, which provided pre-packed meals to hospitals and the aged care sector, was temporarily closed in February 2019 during attempts to find the source of infection after an 86-year-old woman with listeriosis died.

The investigation led to a closure order which ultimately resulted in the loss of contracts and clients, employees being made redundant, and shutting down the business. Witnesses told the inquiry it was not normal for a site to remain shut under a closure order for a month. I Cook Foods was charged with 48 breaches of the Food Act but these were later dropped by the City of Greater Dandenong.

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Australia – Inner Goodness UHT Soy Milk 1 – Potential Microbial Contamination.

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Date published: 14 August 2020

Product information

ALDI is conducting a recall of Inner Goodness Regular UHT Soy Milk 1L. The product has been available for sale at all ALDI stores.

Date markings

Best Before 12/03/2021

Aldi soy milk 1L

Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products with microbial contamination may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Customers should not consume this product and should return it to any ALDI store for a refund of the purchase price. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

Food Recall Hotline on 1800 709 993

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