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Denmark – Risk of Cronobacter in infant formula

Posted on December 14, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Foedevarestyrelsen

Image of product

Nestlé Danmark A/S is recalling NAN EXPERTPRO HA 1 infant formula, as there is a risk of Cronobacter sakazakii in one of the raw materials included in the product.

If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Updated on 13/12/2023 with change in title.

Which food is recalled
NAN EXPERTPRO HA 1 Infant formula
Batch number: 33120742C2
Expiration date: 11.2025

Where is the product sold
The product is sold in grocery stores throughout the country and on webshops.

Why is the product being recalled?
There is a risk that one of the raw materials in the product contains the bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii.

What should you do as a consumer?
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it. Cronobacter sakazakii generally does not cause serious illness in healthy individuals.

If you have any questions about your child’s symptoms or illness, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the product
Nestlé Danmark A/S
Kay Fiskers Plads 10
2300 Copenhagen S

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New Zealand – Public health warning: shellfish biotoxin alert for Waiheke Island

Posted on December 14, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MPI

New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from some southern beaches on Waiheke Island due to the possible presence of biotoxins.

“An algae-like organism called Okeania spp has been detected on beaches at Surfdale and Blackpool on the southern side of Waiheke Island,” says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle

“Okeania spp is a cyanobacteria that forms dark-coloured mats of slimy material when it washes up on the beach. As these cynobacterial mats decompose, they turn into a stinky sludge. It can also produce a toxin called Lyngbyatoxin-A, which can cause skin and eye irritation and respiratory issues.

“Samples of the mats were collected by Auckland Council for testing, which has confirmed the presence of Okeania spp and Lyngbyatoxin-A.

“Because of the potential health risks, New Zealand Food Safety is advising the public not to consume shellfish from Surfdale and Blackpool beaches, as well as to avoid coming into contact with the cyanobacterial mats.

“Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), Cook’s turban and kina (sea urchin).

“The risks of this toxin contaminating shellfish is unknown, so this warning is precautionary until we can find out more. It’s important to note that cooking shellfish will not destroy biotoxins.

“At this stage, finfish are not included in this public health warning, but we advise people to gut the fish and discard the liver before cooking.”

New Zealand Food Safety has had no notifications of associated illness.

If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued, phone Healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16, or seek medical attention. You are also advised to contact your nearest public health unit and keep any leftover shellfish for testing.

“New Zealand Food Safety is keeping an eye on the situation and will notify the public of any changes,” says Mr Arbuckle.

Commercially harvested shellfish – sold in shops and supermarkets or exported – is subject to strict water and flesh monitoring programmes by New Zealand Food Safety to ensure they are safe to eat.

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Singapore – Suspension of Shiok Kitchen Catering Pte Ltd’s food business operations – Food Illness

Posted on December 14, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SFA

The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are investigating
two incidents of gastroenteritis affecting a total of 95 persons after consuming food prepared
by Shiok Kitchen Catering Pte Ltd between 7 and 8 Dec 2023. Those affected either sought
outpatient treatment, self-medicated, or recovered without treatment. None were
hospitalised

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USA – FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Chopped Clams Illegally Harvested in Massachusetts and Distributed by Red’s Best

Posted on December 13, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Audience
Restaurants and food retailers in Connecticut (CT), Massachusetts (MA), New York (NY), and Rhode Island (RI) that have recently purchased Red’s Best chopped clams, labeled as lot numbers # 331 and # 333, with shuck dates of 23/331 and 23/333. These clams were illegally harvested from prohibited waters in MA on 11/25/2023 and 11/26/2023.
Consumers in CT, MA, NY, and RI who have recently purchased or consumed Red’s Best chopped clams, labeled as lot numbers # 331 and # 333, with shuck dates of 23/331 and 23/333, that were illegally harvested from prohibited waters in MA on 11/25/2023 and 11/26/2023.
Product
Red’s Best chopped clams illegally harvested from prohibited waters in MA on 11/25/2023 and 11/26/2023 and distributed to CT, MA, NY, and RI. It is possible that chopped clams may have been distributed to other states as well. These chopped clams can be identified by lot numbers # 331 and # 333, with shuck dates of 23/331 and 23/333 and harvest area mhb4, packed by 13027 ma-sp. All chopped clams were packed in one-gallon (8 lbs) plastic containers with “Red’s Best” printed on the sidewall. Both the lot number and shuck date should be printed on a decal label adhered to either the lid or sidewall of each container.

Purpose
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of Red’s Best chopped clams illegally harvested from prohibited waters in MA on 11/25/2023 and 11/26/2023 with lot numbers # 331 and # 333, and shuck dates of 23/331 and 23/333, because they may be contaminated. The chopped clams were directly distributed to distributors and retailers in CT, MA, NY, and RI and may have been distributed further from these states.

Clams harvested illegally may be contaminated with human pathogens, toxic elements or poisonous or deleterious substances and can cause illness if consumed. Clams are filter feeders that remove and bioaccumulate bacteria and other pathogens from the water. It is not uncommon for shellfish to be consumed raw and whole. Contaminated clams can cause illness if eaten raw, particularly in people with compromised immune systems. Clams contaminated with pathogens may look, smell, and taste normal.

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USA – Updated GHGA, LLC, in Coordination with Sofia Produce, LLC DBA Trufresh, Voluntarily Recalls Select Fresh-Cut Fruit Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Posted on December 7, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

The company has issued a correction to the previous announcement.

CONLEY, GA – December 4, 2023 – Updated states distributed to for Sprouts to include Florida and remove Alabama. No additional products or dates have been added.

GHGA, LLC is voluntarily recalling select fresh-cut products made from whole cantaloupe subject to a previously announced product recall initiated by Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh, due to potential Salmonella contamination.

All GHGA fresh-cut fruit products associated with the recalled whole cantaloupe associated with the outbreak have expired, however consumers who have purchased these items and may have frozen them for later use are urged not to consume the products and to dispose of them immediately or return the items to their local store for a full refund.

As of November 29, there have been no illnesses reported related to GHGA fresh-cut products.

The fresh-cut fruit products containing recalled cantaloupe were distributed to Kroger stores in Alabama and Georgia, Sprouts stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, and Trader Joe’s retail stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The products are packaged in clear square or round plastic containers, marked with a “sell by” date and a lot code on the label.

Voluntarily recalled items include the specific products, lot codes, and expiration dates below. No other products are affected.

Products Table – (PDF-134KB)

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), several illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the whole cantaloupe recalled by Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh, however, as of November 29, no illnesses have been confirmed to be associated with GHGA products.

Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should contact customer service at 888.449.9386 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM PT.

FDA Outbreak Advisory

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Germany – “GUT&GÜNSTIG H-whole milk 3.5% fat (1 liter)” best before date 03/27/24, health label DE BW 010 EG – Microbiological Contamination

Posted on December 5, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

12/04/2023

Product name:

“GUT&GÜNSTIG H-whole milk 3.5% fat (1 liter)” best before date 03/27/24, health label DE BW 010 EG

Product images:

Image_HMilch.jpg
Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Hohenloher Molkerei eG Sales: at regional level in individual EDEKA stores and Marktkauf in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, Saxony and Thuringia

Reason for warning:

Microbiological contamination was detected during routine checks. It cannot be ruled out that the milk becomes thick and sour and that health problems may occur if consumed.

Packaging Unit:

1 liter

Durability:

Best before: March 27, 2024

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USA – Bix Produce Issues Safety Alert on Cut Cantaloupe Products Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Posted on December 1, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Image 1: “Photograph of label of Cantaloupe Fruit Cup, 5.75 oz.”

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Fruit/Fruit Product
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Potential for Salmonella contamination
Company Name:
Bix Produce
Brand Name:
Multiple brands
Product Description:
Fruit Cups containing cantaloupe

Bix Produce of Little Canada, MN., is issuing a voluntary recall of Grab N’ Go containers of cut cantaloupe and mixed fruit cups due to the potential for Salmonella contamination in the products. These cantaloupe products were derived from cantaloupes that are involved in the recent Malachita cantaloupe recall.

  • Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and wholesalers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled cantaloupe or recalled products containing cantaloupe.
  • Consumers who may have frozen cantaloupe or cantaloupe products for later use should check their freezers and throw away any recalled products.
  • If you cannot tell if your cantaloupe is part of the recall, do not eat or use it. Throw it away.

The affected cantaloupe products were distributed from October 19th through October 20th, 2023, and were sold in the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin at convenience stores, delis, and business cafes. These products are beyond their usable shelf-life and are no longer expected to be in commerce.

Brand

Item Description

Item Number

Pack/Size

Lot Code
Created Fresh! CANTALOUPE FRUIT CUP GRAB N’ GO 19703 5.75 OZ EACH SELL BY DATES OF
10/25/2023 AND 10/26/2023
Created Fresh! MIXED FRUIT CUP GRAB N’ GO 19721 5.75 OZ EACH SELL BY DATES OF
10/25/2023 AND 10/26/2023
Jack & Olive MIXED FRUIT CUP J&O 23355 5.75 OZ EACH SELL BY DATES OF
10/25/2023 AND 10/26/2023

To date, there have been no illnesses reported related to products distributed by Bix Produce. No other products distributed by Bix Produce are being recalled. Bix Produce is working collaboratively with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on this recall.

The recall was initiated after a supplier notified Bix Produce that they had delivered recalled Malachita cantaloupes to Bix Produce and that those had been processed and distributed by Bix Produce.

Bix Produce takes the safety and integrity of the products it distributes seriously and regrets any inconvenience and concern this recall may cause.

Customers who have any questions about the recall may call: 651-487-8000

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USA – Agriculture Department Warns Consumers To Discard “Hilltop Meadow Farm” Brand Contaminated ‘60 Day Aged Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese’ – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 30, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns that consumers should discard “Hilltop Meadow Farm” brand ’60 Day Aged Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese’ with sell by dates of 9/21/2023 or earlier. Testing of this cheese confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese from Hilltop Meadow Farm, 153 martin Road, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, is being voluntarily recalled by the farm, and was sold in ½ lb, 1 lb, 2.5 lb, and 5 lb sizes at their on-farm store and at the following locations:

Meadow Run Farms, 727 Rettew Mill Road, Littitz, Lancaster County
Shady Acres Farm Market, 8514 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County
Willow Haven Farm, 7686 Herber Road, New Tripoli, Leigh County
Healthy Habits Natural Market, 1120 Center Turnpike, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County
Little Leaf Natural Products, 505 S Main Street, Montrose, Susquehanna County
Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau St, Princeton, New Jersey
Healthy Way, 396 S Main St, Massena, New York
Northstar Bison Store, 225 Birch Avenue, Cameron, Wisconsin

The tainted Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese is labeled with the Hilltop Meadow Farm label and designations “From A2/A2 Milk” and “Made from 100% Grassfed Cow’s Milk” product descriptions.

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USA – Kwik Trip, Inc. Recalls Specific Fruit Cups and Trays Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Posted on November 29, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Image 1 “Photograph of Mixed Fruit label, 6 oz.”

Image 2 “Photograph of Cantaloupe label, 6 oz.”

Image 3 “Photograph of Fruit Tray label, 16 oz.”

November 27, 2023 – Kwik Trip, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of three varieties of fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products listed below because they contain cantaloupe from TruFresh which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Due to the now expanded recall of fresh, whole cantaloupes by TruFresh, Kwik Trip, Inc. is issuing this recall. Cantaloupes recalled by TruFresh were used as a raw material in Kwik Trip, Inc. fruit cup and tray products listed below.

This recall includes the following fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products containing cantaloupe with sell-by dates of November 4, 2023, through December 3, 2023. Products were distributed to Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Stop-N-Go, Tobacco Outlet Plus Grocery, and Tobacco Outlet Plus convenience stores in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, and South Dakota.

Product Description Container Size UPC Sell By Date Range
MIXED FRUIT CUP 6OZ 39779 00240 11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023
CANTALOUPE CUP 6OZ 39779 00213 11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023
FRUIT TRAY 16OZ 39779 00248 11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the fruit cup and tray products listed above to date.

  • Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and wholesalers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled cantaloupe or recalled products containing cantaloupe.
  • Some consumers freeze cantaloupe for later use. Consumers should check their freezers and throw away recalled fresh or cut cantaloupe that was frozen for later use.
  • If you cannot tell if your cantaloupe is part of the recall, do not eat or use it and throw it away.

Kwik Trip, Inc. takes the safety and integrity of the products it sells seriously. If customers have product affected by this voluntary recall, they should discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 608-781-8988.

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Luxembourg – Kuddelfleck from the Cactus brand – Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli and Staphylococci

Posted on November 28, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Name; Kuddelfleck in pieces

Brand; Cactus

Use-by date (DLC); 07/12/2023

Batch; 465.23

Sales period; 11/24/23 to 11/27/2023

Name Sliced ​​Kuddelfleck
Brand Cactus
Use-by date (DLC) 07/12/23
Batch 465.23
Sales period 11/24/23 to 11/27/2023

Danger  : Presence of Listeria monocytogenes , Escherichia coli and Staphylococci

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as the immunocompromised and elderly and young children may experience neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be particularly attentive to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

Among  Escherichia coli , some can cause food poisoning which can occur within a week after consumption and result in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

Staphylococcus aureus can cause symptoms that usually include nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. In more severe cases, dehydration, headache, muscle cramps, and transient changes in blood pressure and pulse rate may occur. The illness is relatively mild and usually lasts only a few hours to a day; however, in some cases the illness is severe enough to require hospitalization.

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