Risks incurred by the consumer Undeclared allergenic substances
Additional description of the risk Food poisoning with histamine appear between half an hour and a few hours after consumption of the offending food and consist of an acute allergy.
Two people have died in Finland as investigations into a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak continue.
The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has received nine reports of suspected E. coli outbreaks from across Finland from June to August. Seven E. coli O103 outbreaks reported to the agency from municipalities in different parts of the country belong to the same incident.
Updating a previous report, the agency said the start date of the epidemic has been set as the end of July. This is defined based on typing of patient isolates. In THL’s laboratory from July 27 to Aug. 24, there were 57 E. coli O103 cases with the Shiga toxin 1 (stx1) gene recorded. Of these, 40 clustered based on whole genome sequencing (WGS) indicating they could be from the same source.
Women are slightly more affected than men. The median age is 37 years old and the range is 2 to 97 years of age.
People who hold the product in question are asked not to consume them – and more particularly young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly – and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased.
People who have consumed it and who present symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting should consult their doctor as soon as possible, mentioning this consumption and the possible link with the bacterium Escherichia coli.
In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor.
The E. coli bacterium is naturally present in the digestive microflora of humans and warm-blooded animals. Some strains of E. coli are pathogenic, and can be responsible in humans for various disorders ranging from mild diarrhea to more serious forms such as hemorrhagic diarrhea or severe kidney damage such as HUS, mainly in young children.
FURTHER INFORMATION
▸ Names of models or references ROCAMADOUR AOP 3X35G MONOPRIX GOURMET
▸ Affected products
GTIN
Lot
Dated
3350030108557
131-1
Date of minimum durability 06/24/2021
▸ Packaging Wooden box wrapped with 3 cheeses
▸ Start / end date of marketing From 05/22/2021 to 06/23/2021
More than two dozen boys were reportedly taken to hospitals in Rockland County, the Catskills and Brooklyn after they apparently suffered food poisoning while returning from a trip to Ukraine.
The boys, all in their upper teens, were nauseous, vomiting and feverish, among other reactions, after landing at an unidentified New York City airport, responders said.
They apparently had been eating tuna sandwiches before their flight and began feeling ill during the journey, according to unconfirmed reports.
Names of models or references APPLE PUREE WITHOUT ADDED SUGAR 8x100g
Product identification
GTIN
Dated
3564700705674
Date of minimum durability 12/18/2021
Packaging8 CUPS OF 100G
Start date / End of marketing From 08/13/2021 to 08/26/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Further information Only products bearing the additional code 03 after the barcode are affected by the recall.
Geographical sales area Whole France
Distributors E.LECLERC
Practical information regarding the recall
Reason for recall Presence of Patulin beyond regulatory limits
Risks incurred by the consumer Patulin
Additional description of the risk Mycotoxins are substances produced by microscopic fungi. These substances can present a health risk in the event of heavy and repeated consumption over the long term.
The product has exceeded the limit for histamine content.
Histamine in fish is formed as a result of microbial contamination, the risk factor is also the disruption of the cooling chain. Higher histamine levels can cause itchy skin and a rash, headache or drop in blood pressure.
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