Harrods Ltd recalls specific codes of its own-brand Date and Tea Fruit Cake due to mould spoilage.
Harrods has recalled some packs of its own-brand Date and Tea Fruit Cake as some products have developed signs of mould spoilage. The Agency has issued a Product Recall Information Notice.
RASFF – Salmonella in Celery in Denmark sourced in Vietnam
RASFF – Enterobacteriaceae in Dog Chews in Italy sourced in China
RASSF – Norovirus in Clams in France sourced in the UK
RASFF – Salmonella in Beef Meat in Sweden via Germany/Netherlands
RASFF – Clostridium and E.coli in Green Beans in Denmark sourced in France
France – Listeria in Fresh Goats Cheese
Posted in Bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens, E.coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Eurofins Laboratories, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Virus, Hygiene, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Microbiology, Norovirus, Pathogen, RASFF, Recall, Salmonella
Tagged dog chews, goats cheese, norovirus
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected product, Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts are sold in 1.36 kg (3 lb) mesh bags bearing UPC0 4684 10948 0.
This product has been distributed nationally.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Raw milk produced by Kimberton Farms Dairy and sold at the Kimberton Whole Foods co-sops in Pennsylvania has been removed from store shelves after a number of illnesses were reported by consumers who drank the milk, according to the Chester County Health Department. Those sickened have reported food poisoning symptoms that include bloody diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramping.
Kimberton Farms Dairy, of Kimberton, Pa., also known as Camp Hill Village or Kimberton Hills supplied the milk to Kimberton Whole Foods co-op which sold the product at its Kimberton and Downingtown stores. The product has been removed from those locations.
Raw milk, milk that has not been pasteurized, can carry many types of disease-causing germs such as Campylobacter, E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Yersinia, and Brucella. These bacteria can cause severe illness with symptoms listed above. Sometimes hospitalization is required. Those most at risk include small children, pregnant women, and others with compromised immune systems. For more information, see the fact sheet produced by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Or, check out the raw milk information compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Posted in Bacteria, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Microbiology, Recall
Tagged environment, food, medicine, science
Ontrack Pty Ltd and Big W have recalled Truly Gifted Spice Rack 12 Bottle Spice Set 375g from Big W stores in ACT, NSW, TAS and VIC only, due to microbial contamination (Salmonella) in the peppercorn portion of the product. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
7/12/2012
Spices
Truly Gifted Spice Rack
12 Bottle Spice Set 375g – 2 tier
Best Before 30/11/2013
China (raw ingredient from India)
Microbial contamination (Salmonella) in the peppercorn portion of the product
Reference Number: 7623 Recalling Firm: CIDRERIE MICHEL JODOIN Date of Recall: 12/3/2012 Recall Classification: 3 Distribution : Quebec Extent of the Product Distribution : Retail
Product List
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Codes(s) on Product | UPC | Reason for Recall: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISTA BELLA MICHEL JODOIN | SPARKLING APPLE MUST NO ALCOHOL | 750 mL | LOT 1112 | 6 09780 01127 7 | Chemical – Toxin – Patulin |
If you require additional information about an individual recall, please contact us.
Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds, in particular, Aspergillus and Penicillium. It is commonly found in rotting apples, and the amount of patulin in apple products is generally viewed as a measure of the quality of the apples used in production. It is not a particularly potent toxin, but a number of studies have shown that it is genotoxic, which has led to some theories that claim that it may be a carcinogen, though animal studies have remained inconclusive.Patulin is also an antibiotic.Several countries have instituted patulin restrictions in apple products. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum concentration of 50 µg/L in apple juice.
In European Union, the limit is set to 50 micrograms per kilogram (µg/kg) in both apple juice and cider, and to half of that concentration, 25 µg/kg in solid apple products and 10 µg/kg in products for infants and young children. These limits came into force on 1 November 2003.
Posted in Aflatoxin, CFIA, Eurofins Laboratories, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Technology, Food Testing, Microbiology, Moulds, Pathogen, Patulin, Recall, Toxin
Tagged apple
Salmonella Dublin in beef
Party of beef supplied is cut on 22/11-2012 and sold as bovklump, chuck and minced.
Sold wholesale to: Denmark Caterers and butcher shops in Denmark
Activities that call back: MB Food A / S Korskildeeng 3 2670 Greve
Cause:There are detected Salmonella Dublin in samples from bovklump.
Risk: If meat is not thoroughly cooked or if mishandled cross-contaminate other foods can be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and fever.
Advice to buyers: Boxes products or live them back to the supplier.
The public warning issued on December 2, 2012 has been updated to include additional bulk filberts (hazelnuts).
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the in-shell filberts (hazelnuts) described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected product, Ennis variety filberts (hazelnuts), product of USA, was sold from bulk bins up to and including December 4, 2012.
This product was distributed through Loblaw banners as follows:
Ontario – Cash & Carry, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Fortinos, No Frills Quebec – Loblaws, Maxi & Cie, Maxi, Provigo Newfoundland and Labrador – Dominion
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
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