Aflatoxin B1 in chestnut flour from Italy in Germany
The food exceeded the limit for the content of pathogenic bacteria – coagulase-positive staphylococci. These bacteria cause staph infections.
| Expiration date: | 9/5/2024 |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 240 g |
| Manufacturer: | Smetanová cukrárna as, Panenské Břežany 199, 250 70 Panenské Břežany |
| Date of sample collection: | 7/5/2024 |
| Reference number: | 24-000245-SZPI-CZ |
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The foods, found in the homes of Brazilian families participating in the research, were stored for future consumption. The study is the first in Brazil to use biomarkers to characterize the risk associated with mycotoxins in the diet.
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) analyzed samples of flour and rice stored in homes in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, and discovered high levels of fungal toxins (mycotoxins). The study, supported by FAPESP, was published in the journal Food Research International.
As the authors point out, dietary exposure to mycotoxins can trigger a range of health problems, especially in children and adolescents. The data therefore reinforce the importance of storing foods such as grains and flour in dry places and protecting them from insects to avoid the risk of contamination.
Dailyfresh Shellfish, Inc., live Pacific oysters, with lot # 240531JM harvested from Subarea 23-10 in BC, Canada on 5/30/2024. The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in CA and may have been distributed to other states as well.
The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of, and consumers not to eat, oysters from Dailyfresh Shellfish, Inc., with lot # 240531JM harvested from Subarea 23-10 in British Columbia (BC), Canada on 5/30/2024 because they may be contaminated with the toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP).
Molluscan shellfish contaminated with natural toxins from the water in which they lived can cause consumer illness. Most of these toxins are produced by naturally occurring marine algae (phytoplankton). Molluscan shellfish consume the algae which causes the toxins to accumulate in the shellfish’s flesh. Typically, contamination occurs following blooms of the toxic algal species; however, toxin contamination is possible even when algal concentrations are low in certain instances. One of the recognized natural toxin poisoning syndromes that can occur from consuming contaminated molluscan shellfish is paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP).
PSP is caused by neurotoxins also referred to as saxitoxins or paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs). Shellfish can retain the toxin for different lengths of time. Some species cleanse themselves of toxins rapidly, whereas others are much slower to remove the toxins. This lengthens the period of time they pose a human health risk from consumption.
Food containing PSTs may look, smell, and taste normal. These toxins cannot be removed by cooking or freezing. Consumers of these products who are experiencing symptoms of illness should contact their healthcare provider and report their symptoms to their local Health Department.
Most people with PSP will begin to develop symptoms within 30 minutes of consuming contaminated seafood. Effects of PSP intoxication can range from tingling of the lips, mouth, and tongue to respiratory paralysis and may include these other symptoms: numbness of arms and legs, “pins and needles” sensation, weakness, loss of muscle coordination, floating feeling, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness, vomiting, and headache. Medical treatment consists of providing respiratory support and fluid therapy. For patients surviving 24 hours, with or without respiratory support, the prognosis is considered good, with no lasting side effects. In fatal cases, death is typically due to asphyxiation.
Due to the range in severity of illness, people should consult their healthcare provider if they suspect that they have developed symptoms that resemble paralytic shellfish poisoning.
On 6/10/2024 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advised the FDA that recent monitoring detected elevated levels of paralytic shellfish toxins in shellfish harvested from Subarea 23-10 in British Columbia, Canada. CFIA advised the FDA that live oysters from Dailyfresh Shellfish, Inc., with Lot # 240531JM were harvested from Subarea 23-10 in BC, Canada on 05/30/2024 and had been shipped to distributors in California. The product may have been distributed to other states as well.
The FDA is issuing this alert advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and advising consumers not to eat Dailyfresh Shellfish, Inc. oysters with Lot #240531JM harvested from Subarea 23-10 in BC, Canada on 5/30/2024 due to possible contamination with paralytic shellfish toxins.
The FDA is awaiting further information on distribution of the shellfish harvested and will continue to monitor the investigation and provide assistance to state authorities as needed. As new information becomes available, the FDA will update the safety alert.
Restaurants and retailers should not serve or sell the potentially contaminated shellfish. Restaurants and retailers should dispose of any products by throwing them in the garbage or contacting their distributor for return and destruction.
Restaurants and retailers should also be aware that shellfish may be a source of pathogens and should control the potential for cross-contamination of food processing equipment and the food processing environment. They should follow the steps below:
Consumers should not eat the potentially contaminated shellfish. Consumers who have symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
To report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction), you can:
Visit www.fda.gov/fcic for additional consumer and industry assistance.
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Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.
Various brands of Cheese recalled due to Staphylococcus aureus.
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The FASFC withdraws Wangzhihe brand chili sauce due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus.
The FASFC asks not to use this product and to return it to the point of sale from which it was purchased.
Product Description :
– Product category: chili sauce
– Brand: Wangzhihe
– Barcode: 5013635101917
– Expiration date (DDM): 05/09/2025
– Weight: 240g
The product was distributed through various points of sale.
For any further information, you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be.
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Brand : CONSORZIO COOPERATIVE RIUNITE DELLA PESCA MARCEDDI’
Name : ARSELLE CUORE – VONGOLE VERACI MARCEDDI’
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 10 June 2024
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Brand : cirdu
Name : arselle Cuore
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 10 June 2024
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Brand : Cooperativa Pescatori Arborea
Name : Heart clams (Cerastoderma spp)
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 8 June 2024
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Brand : Cooperativa Pescatori Arborea)
Name : Local clams (Ruditapes decussatus)
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 8 June 2024
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