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UK- Tesco recalls Tesco Tzatziki Dip because of contamination with Salmonella

Posted on November 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Tesco is recalling Tesco Tzatziki Dip because Salmonella has been found in the product.

Product details

Tesco Tzatziki Dip
Pack size 200g
Use by 24 November 2024

Risk statement

Salmonella has been found in the above product.

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

Tesco is recalling the above product. The company has issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: Tesco Tzatziki Dip (61.47 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. For more information contact Tesco Customer Services on 0800 505 555.

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UK – Spoldzielnia Mlecharska ‘Mlekpol’ recalls Mlekpol Zloty Mazur Cheese in Slices because of the presence of Salmonella

Posted on October 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Spoldzielnia Mlecharska ‘Mlekpol’ is recalling Mlekpol Zloty Mazur Cheese in Slices because Salmonella has been found in the product.

Product details

Mlekpol Zloty Mazur Cheese in Slices
Pack size 150g
Batch code 30.08/P6
Use by 28 November 2024

Risk statement

Salmonella has been found in the above product.

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

Spoldzielnia Mlecharska ‘Mlekpol’ is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

Customer notice: Mlekpol Zloty Mazur Cheese in Slices (115.95 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

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UK – James Hall & Co Ltd recalls SPAR Corned Beef because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov UK

James Hall & Co Ltd is recalling SPAR Corned Beef because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. This recall only affects SPAR stores in the Northwest of England.

Product details

SPAR Corned Beef
Pack size 120g
Use by 20 September 2024

Risk statement

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product above.

Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

James Hall & Co Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: SPAR Corned Beef (115.83 KB)

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UK – FSA sees incidents decline as Listeria claims top spot

Posted on July 17, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Listeria has overtaken Salmonella as the main pathogen in incidents involving the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

FSA was notified of 1,837 food and feed safety incidents in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales during 2023/24. This is the lowest amount for the past six years.

While incidents have declined, the agency said it deals with more complex events and outbreaks, which take longer to resolve. Examples include fake branded Wonka chocolate and glycerol in slush ice drinks.

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UK – Update 1: AB World Foods Ltd recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini because of contamination with Salmonella

Posted on July 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSA

AB World Foods Ltd is recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini because Salmonella has been found in the product. This product recall has been extended to include more ‘best before end’ dates and an additional pack size. This replaces the previous alert.

Product details

Al’Fez Natural Tahini
Pack size 160g and 270g
Best before All date codes between July 2024 and December 2025

Risk statement

Salmonella has been found in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

AB World Foods is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached recall notice.

Customer Notice: Al’Fez Natural Tahini (Update 1) (279.54 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. If bought online and for further information, please contact the Al’Fez customer care team on 0800 0195 617 or by email at consumer.services@abworldfoods.com.

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UK -AB World Foods Ltd recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini because of contamination with Salmonella

Posted on July 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSA

AB World Foods Ltd is recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini because Salmonella has been found in some batches of the product.

Product details

Al’Fez Natural Tahini
Pack size 160g
Batch code 3355, 4004, 4023, 4024, 4039, 4040
Best before June 2025, July 2025 and August 2025

Risk statement

Salmonella has been found in some batches of the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

AB World Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: AB World Foods Ltd is recalling Al Fez Natural Tahini (60.26 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further information, please contact the Al’Fez customer care team on 0800 0195 617 or by email at consumer.services@abworldfoods.com.

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UK – FSA – Protecting consumers from infection with Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC)

Posted on July 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSA

This statement explains the UK’s policy on the appropriate risk management when Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is detected in food. It includes the UK regulatory approach to STEC and the effective food safety controls to maintain the supply of safe food.

This clarifies the UK policy for food businesses as they meet their responsibility to ensure the food they supply is safe and for enforcement authorities as they carry out official checks to ensure that businesses are applying appropriate controls.

This statement:

  • will provide the foundation for a consistent response to STEC testing results so that public health is protected
  • will clarify requirements for food businesses as they provide safe food and develop Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) control plans in relation to STEC

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UK – FSA assesses raw pet food risk to animals and people

Posted on June 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has analyzed the risk to dogs and cats from eating contaminated raw pet food and the impact on the people who feed them such products.

Raw pet food has become increasingly popular in recent years. Such items are made from Category 3 Animal-By-Products (ABP) that have been passed fit for human consumption in a slaughterhouse but are surplus to requirements. They do not undergo cooking or heat treatment so that the end product can be contaminated with pathogens. The majority are sold frozen and typically have a best-before date of over one year.

The assessment considers the risk of dogs and cats acquiring Salmonella, beta-glucuronidase-positive E. coli, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), Campylobacter, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection from contaminated products. It also covers the risk of infection to animal owners by handling these products at home or via transmission from an infected pet.

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Research – Minced Beef Identified as Likely Source of Deadly 2023 E. Coli Outbreak in UK

Posted on June 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

A severe outbreak of E. coli that swept across the United Kingdom in the summer of 2023, resulting in one death and dozens of severe illnesses, has now been traced back to a probable source – minced beef products.

The outbreak, according to a recent article in The Sun, which was initially detected by the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) surveillance systems in June 2023, was caused by a rare strain of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or STEC.  This strain is known for causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting.

While the precise source of contamination remains elusive, the investigation has narrowed down the likely culprit to minced beef products.  Ten of the patients filled out questionnaires to provide a detailed account of their food history for the two weeks leading up to the onset of sickness.  All 10 reported eating either beef burgers, beef mince prepared at home, or other beef mince products.

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UK – THIS! recalls Chicken and Bacon wrap because of possible contamination with E. coli

Posted on June 17, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSA

THIS! is taking the precautionary step of recalling a Chicken and Bacon wrap because of possible contamination with E. coli.
E. coli has not been detected in the product listed below but it is being recalled as a precaution. This product is only sold at WH Smith.

Product details

THIS! Isn’t Chicken and Bacon Wrap
Use by All dates up to and including 18 June 2024

Risk statement

The possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

Action taken by the company

THIS! have issued a recall notice to their customer. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see attached notice.

THIS recalls wraps due to possible contamination with Ecoli (121.07 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where they were bought for a full refund or contact technical@this.co

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