RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Derby (present /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium monophasic (1 ,4, [5], 12:i:-) (present /25g) in dog chews from Poland in Austria
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (present /25g) in frozen ground chicken carcasses from the Netherlands in Belgium
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Indiana (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) and high count of Enterobacteriaceae (up to 70 CFU/g) in frozen dog food from the Netherlands in Belgium
A team of European researchers estimates that more than 33,000 people in Europe die each year from antibiotic-resistant infections, and that the growing health burden of these infections is similar to that of influenza, tuberculosis, and HIV combined.
The results of the study, which calculated the incidence of five types of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria in 31 European Union/European Economic Activity (EU/EEA) countries and measured the impact of those infections in number of cases, attributable deaths, and overall health burden, were published yesterday in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The estimates are based on 2015 data from the European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network (EARS-Net).
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) and too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (4 out of 5 samples between 10 and 110 CFU/g) in mixed meat meal for petfood from Ireland in Italy
RASFF -Salmonella (presence /25g) in fish meal from the United States in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in fish meal from Ecuador in Germnany
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis in liquid egg for pet food from the United Kingdom in the UK
RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in soy oilcake from Italy in Italy
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. anatum (presence /25g) in organic rape cake expeller from France in Finland
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Tennessee (present /25g) in rapeseed meal from Germany in Finland
RASFF-Salmonella (group C, 0:8 /25g) in fish meal from Mauritania in Germany
Ottawa, October 15, 2018 – The food recall warning issued on September 23, 2018 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation in collaboration with Abbott.
Abbott is recalling certain Abbott brand formulated liquid nutrition products in 235 mL metal cans from the marketplace due to possible bacterial contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products
European member states have sent clear signals that staff resources for official controls are increasingly limited, according to a report.
Any potential further reduction risks negatively affecting the levels and quality of controls and capacity to respond to emergencies. Resource shortage also concerned equipment in some member states for laboratories, or means of transport for staff, affecting performance of controls.
The report covers the outcome of official controls in member states during 2014 to 2016.
The European Commission said it took note of these signals and will consider such issues when developing legislation. It added member states will likely aim to address the problem with new IT systems, re-organization and optimized procedures.
The Official Controls Regulation (EU) 2017/625 applied from April 2017 with rules gradually coming into force and a main application date of Dec. 14, 2019.
| FSSAI, ICMSF, CHIFSS organise symposium on microbiological food safety |
| Saturday, 13 October, 2018, 08 : 00 AM [IST] |
| Our Bureau, New Delhi |
| FSSAI, the International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) Initiative on Food Safety Sciences (CHIFSS) jointly organised a two-day International Symposium on Microbiological Food Safety: Sampling and Testing in Food Safety Management.
It was done in order to promote the latest approaches in microbiological sampling, testing and statistical interpretation and to further strengthen capacity building of trained resources in India in the area of microbiological limits and criteria to microorganisms associated with food and food production. The FSSAI-industry collaboration aims to strengthen science-based food safety capability building in India and this is progressing rapidly. With the advent of the globalisation of the food supply chains, there is an impact on the food safety and quality aspects of food across global markets. Effective food safety management systems and standards are, therefore, important from a public health as well as an economic standpoint as national government seek to protect their consumers while facilitating trade. The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), the global organization responsible for establishing international food standards, has been key in promoting effective use of microbiological sampling and testing to help drive continuous improvement in food safety and public health. As one of the FSSAI’s collaborations to promote science behind food safety, CHIFSS has been contributing in an impactful way since 2016. With an aim to bring in global best practices in microbiological food safety assurance for public health protection and safe food production, FSSAI and CHIFSS partnered with ICMSF. |
Eight and Company LLC, d/b/a Sprayology is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry from 10/18-7/22 of its aqueous-based homeopathic product line for human use. All products manufactured by the contract manufacturer, King Bio, have been recalled due to possible microbial contamination.
RISK STATEMENT-Administration or use of drug products with microbial contamination could potentially result in increased infections that may require medical intervention and could result in infections that could be life threatening to certain individuals.
Eight and Company LLC, d/b/a Sprayology has not to date received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
The products are for assorted symptom relief can be identified by the main label on the bottle and by the expiration date printed on the backside of the label. Each product recalled is an individual 1.38 oz. oral spray in white bottle manufactured at the King Bio, Inc. facility in Asheville, NC. Product was distributed nationwide via wholesale, retail and online sales.
Posted in FDA, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Uncategorized
Silver Star Brands, Inc., is initiating a voluntary recall of six products for humans (including four Native Remedies® and two Healthful Naturals™) and two PetAlive® products for pets for a total of eight products with lot numbers, see table below, to the consumer level. The products have been tested and found to contain microbial contamination.
Administration or use of drug products with microbial contamination could potentially result in increased infections that may require medical intervention and could result in infections that could be life threatening to certain individuals and animals. To date, Silver Star Brands, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
These products can be identified by the main label on the bottle and the lot number that is printed on the label. Each product recalled is an individual 2 oz. oral spray in amber bottle (see table below), manufactured at the King Bio, Inc. facility in Asheville, NC. Product was distributed nationwide via wholesale, retail and online sales. Native Remedies®, PetAlive® and Healthful Naturals™ package images for products affected are attached (below).
| HUMAN PRODUCTS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRODUCT | INDICATION | NDC | UPC | LOT | EXPIRATION DATE |
| Native Remedies VertiFree oral spray | Temporary relief for dizziness and nausea | 68703-253-02 | 818837012260 | K061417B | 6/20 |
| Native Remedies VaricoGo oral spray | Relieves discomfort associated with varicose veins | 68703-105- 59 | 818837010419 | K111717A | 11/20 |
| Native Remedies HypoSlim oral spray | Assists with healthy weight management and metabolism | 68703-275- 02 | 818837013724 | K051818A | 05/21 |
| Native Remedies EyeClear Pro oral spray | Relieves symptoms of mineral buildup and eye irritation | 68703-151- 59 | 818837011652 | K022317A, K022317B | 02/20 |
| Healthful Naturals DizziFree oral spray | Temporarily relieves dizziness and nausea | 68703-204- 02 | 840853166535 | K022616D | N/A |
| Healthful Naturals Leg Cramp Support | Temporary relief from cramps and spasms while resting | 68703-206- 02 | 840853166559 | K022216C | N/A |
| PET PRODUCTS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRODUCT | INDICATION | NDC | UPC | LOT | EXPIRATION DATE |
| PetAlive Plump-Up Pet oral spray | Improves appetite in underweight dogs and cats | 68703-290- 02 | 818837013908 | K011617E | 01/20 |
| PetAlive Allergy Itch Ease oral spray | Relieves skin itch | 68703-135- 59 | 818837011102 | K111617B | 11/20 |
Silver Star Brands, Inc. is notifying its distributors and customers by letter and is arranging for return and replacement (or refund) of the recalled products.
Consumers/distributors/retailers that have this product which is being recalled should discontinue use/distribution and contact Silver Star Brands, Inc.
at Nativeremedies@silverstarbrands.com to make arrangements to return the product. These
products were distributed nationwide to retailers (doctor offices, pharmacies, health food stores) and consumers (direct sales and website).
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Silver Star Brands, Inc. at 1-888- 736-6389 Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST or email Nativeremedies@silverstarbrands.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they believe they have experienced any problems that may be related to using this product.
