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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Roasted Salted Pistachios – Shelled Almonds- Pistachios – Groundnuts – Halva – Long Grain Brown Rice

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RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 8.4; Tot. = 17.7 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted salted pistachios from Turkey in the UK

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 15 mg/kg – ppm) in shelled almonds from the United States in Spain

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 82; Tot. = 86 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States in Spain

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 186.95; Tot. = 208.67 µg/kg – ppb) in unshelled pistachios from Turkey in Germany

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 4.5; Tot. = 5.8 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from Argentina in the UK

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 75,6; Tot. = 83,4 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Bolivia in Bulgaria

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 15.9; Tot. = 19.7 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts halva from Ukraine in Lithuania

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 6,54; Tot. = 6,54 µg/kg – ppb) in long grain brown rice from Pakistan in Poland

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RASFF Alert – Mould – Frozen Raspberries

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RASFF – frozen raspberries from Ukraine infested with moulds in Poland

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RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Vp Smoked Salmon

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RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in chilled vacuum-packed smoked salmon from Poland in Poland

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RASFF Alert – Norovirus – Live Clams

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RASFF – norovirus (GII /2g) in live clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) from Portugal, purified in Spain in Spain

 

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Whole Duck – Chicken Thighs – Marinated Turkey Skewers – Coconut – Pork Fillet – Turkey Fillets – Sesame Seeds – Chicken Quarters – Chicken Breasts

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RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen whole duck without giblets from Hungary in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken thighs from Poland in France

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen boneless chicken thighs from Poland in France

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in chilled marinated turkey skewers from Belgium, with raw material from France in Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Agbeni (presence /25g) in coconut from Italy in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella (present /25g) in chilled pork fillet from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in chilled turkey fillets from France in France

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in hulled sesame seeds from Turkey in the UK

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken quarters from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken products from France in France

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 4 out of 5 samples /25g) and Salmonella group C1 (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken breasts from Poland in Poland

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Jordan – Rotten chicken supplier turns himself in and authorities step up monitoring efforts

Posted on August 6, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Seven people were arrested in relation to the second mass food poisoning incident in Ain al-Basha.

The owner of the restaurant and six of his employees were charged with four offences — causing harm, handling food in unsuitable conditions that made it harmful to human health, handling food that is not safe for human consumption and practicing a craft that causes harm.

The seven individuals will be detained for one week at Al-Balqa Reform and Rehabilitation Center.

Sixty seven people have been affected by the incident so far.

Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) strengthened its nationwide monitoring efforts, which will be conducted by control and inspection teams around the clock.

After numerous complaints reported symptoms of food poisoning among citizens, the JFDA, in cooperation with both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Interior, tightened control procedures for all food establishments by increasing the number of field visits and extending working hours to run 24 hours a day.

The aim is to inspect all main meat suppliers that provide restaurants with the pulled chicken for shawarma, and other associated food establishments.

An unpleasant odour was reported by the JFDA after obtaining 59 uncooked chicken samples.

Test results showed that the chicken is not safe for human consumption due to the presence of dense bacterial growth caused by poor storage conditions at meat warehouses and a failure to follow JFDA guidelines for high-risk materials, which require storage temperatures not to exceed five degrees Celsius.

Legal measures were taken and all violators were transferred to the public prosecutor to pursue further legal action.

The JFDA stressed the need to adhere to all instructions issued by the administration and not to ease legal consequences on violators.

The foundation also called on citizens to raise awareness about food distribution and not to hesitate to report any violations or submit complaints.

Free hotline complaints line: 117114

E-mail address: INFO@JFDA.JO

WhatsApp number: 0795632000

Facebook page: facebook.com/jfda.jo

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Vietnam – Vietnam reports more food poisoning deaths in 7 months

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HANOI, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) — In the first seven months of this year, 1,209 people in Vietnam suffered from food poisoning, of whom 19 died, according to the country’s Preventive Health Department on Tuesday.

In the same period last year, 1,372 people were affected by food poisoning, of whom nine died.

The country has detected some 37,800 dengue fever cases in the seven-month period, including three fatalities, 295 cases of virus encephalitis infection including seven fatalities, and 9,243 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease.

Meanwhile, diphtheria has recently spread in central highlands provinces, with 100 cases of infection and three fatalities nationwide as of July 16, said the department, noting that Dak Nong province alone reported 30 cases and two deaths, the highest number among localities.

Vietnam currently has 210,547 HIV carriers, of whom 97,027 have become AIDS patients. To date, 98,948 people in the country have died of AIDS-related diseases, the department said. Enditem

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Belgium – Demeter corn flour of the Vajra brand – Fumonsins – Mycotoxins

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Recall of Vajra
Product: Demeter corn flour of the Vajra brand
Problem: Exceeding the standard for fumonisins

VAJRA is withdrawing from sale and recalling from consumers the Demeter Corn Flour (500g and 5kg) of the Vajra brand. Analyzes have revealed a non-compliance with the fumonisin parameters (exceeding the standard) in a batch of this corn flour.
The products concerned were sold from May 2020 in certain organic food stores. Vajra brand Demeter corn flour


  • Weight: 500g
  • Lot: 0420/260520
  • Expiration dates (DDM): 05/01/2021
  • Packing: Paper bag

(update) Demeter Corn Flour of the Vajra brand Weight: 5 kg Lot: 120/220520 Expiration date (DDM): 05/01/2021 Packaging: Paper bag People who have bought the Corn Flour are asked Demeter corn from the lot concerned, not to consume this product and to bring it back to the place of purchase where it will be refunded to you.

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France – Product recall: Leader Price brand 200g soft smoked herring fillets – Listeria monocyotgenes

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Possible 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 for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him 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
3263859431419

▸ Sanitary
stamp LT 68-07 EB

▸ DLC
08/10/2020

▸ Lot
Z1775 R HEF 016

▸ Consumer service contact
For any further information, you can contact the consumer service by dialing the Free telephone number: 0 800 35 00 00 (free service and call) from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 6 pm

▸ Source
https://www.leaderprice.fr/

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Ireland – Withdrawal of Gold River Quality Mixed Salad Leaves due to the Possible Presence of Cryptosporidium

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Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.42
Product: Gold River Quality Mixed Salad Leaves (Seasonal Salad Box); pack size: 1kg
Batch Code: All batch codes, all best before dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

All batches of Gold River Quality Mixed Salad Leaves (Seasonal Salad Box) are being withdrawn from sale as a precaution, due to the possible presence of Cryptosporidium.

Nature Of Danger:

Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite which causes cryptosporidiosis, a common form of gastroenteritis. Watery diarrhoea is the most common symptom of cryptosporidiosis, which can be particularly serious for young children, older people, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

Action Required:

Inspectors:

EHOs are requested to notify the FSAI at foodincidents@fsai.ie, if the implicated batches are found to be in use at catering premises.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Caterers should not use the implicated batches.

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