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UK – FSA – Sunland and USA Peanut Butter Outbreak Hits UK

Posted on November 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment

FSA

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning consumers not to eat certain peanut butter and peanut-based products which have been imported from the US because of possible contamination with salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that causes food poisoning. The Agency has issued a Food Alert for Action.

An outbreak of a strain of salmonella called Salmonella Bredeney in the US has been linked to peanut butter produced by a company called Sunland Inc. As a result, the manufacturer is recalling a wide range of peanut butter and peanut-based products. Other products containing nuts and seeds are also being recalled.

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USA – CDC – Multistate Outbreak of E.coli O157:H7 – Spinach

Posted on November 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CDCE.coli O157

A total of 28 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coliO157:H7 (STEC O157:H7) have been reported from five states, with most cases in New York.

42% of ill persons have been hospitalized. Two ill persons have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, and no deaths have been reported.

The outbreak was initially in New York. More recently, more ill persons in other states have been reported, and the investigation has expanded.

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Canada – Pumpkin Butter – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on November 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Birtch Farms and Estate Winery are warning the public not to consume the Birtch Farms and Estate Winery brand Pumpkin Butter because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

The affected product, Birtch Farms and Estate Winery brand Pumpkin Butter, was sold in 110 ml and 250 ml jars. All lot codes are affected by this alert.

This product has been distributed in Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The manufacturer, Birtch Farms and Estate Winery, Woodstock, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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Canada – Another Peanut Butter Product Recall

Posted on November 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume, sell or serve the food product described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

These recalls are part of an ongoing food safety investigation. This recall of peanut butter products in Canada is related to the expanding peanut butter product recall in the USA by Sunland Inc. due to possible Salmonella Bredeney contamination.

The following product is affected by this alert:

Brand Product Size UPC Lot Code Distribution
Sunland Inc. Organic Dark Chocolate Creamy Peanut Butter 375 g 0 48687 89829 9 100326 QC, possibly national

There have been no illnesses reported in Canada associated with the consumption of these peanut butter products. However, there are confirmed Salmonella Bredeney illnesses in multiple states in the United States.

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USA – Weekend Recalls – Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin – Salmonella in Peanut  Pet and Wild Bird Seed

Food Poisoning Bulletin – Publix Super Markets is recalling forty-five various cake products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

FDA – Tony’s Imports and Exports of Clovis CA, is warning consumers, food distributors and food processors not to consume or purchase certain containers of AL-RABIH Tahineh (Sesame Paste) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

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France RASFF Alert – Salmonella in Salmon

Posted on November 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Salmonella in Chilled Salmon Steak in FranceSalmonella

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USA – Sunland Peanut Butter – FDA Suggestions the Company Knew About the Salmonella

Posted on November 15, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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The food world is still reeling from the salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 41 people across 20 states, which was linked to Sunland peanuts that were sold as peanut butter at Trader Joe’s and several other supermarket chains. Now, information released late last month by the FDA suggests that Sunland knowingly sold potentially contaminated products going back to 2009 [pdf].

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European Alerts – Salmonella, Listeria, Vibrio

Posted on November 15, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Salmonella in Frozen Beef Fat in Italy sourced in Lithuania

RASFF – Salmonella in Mussels in Italy sourced in Spain.

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in Radish Sprouts in Germany sourced in Italy.

RASFF– Listeria welshimeri in Alfalfa Sprouts in Germany sourced in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Vibrio vulnificans in Frozen Shrimps in Denmark sourced in Panama

Denmark – Salmonella in Salad in Denmark 

 

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USA – Recall – Cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Kennys Farmhouse Cheese

Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese (KFHC), due to the abundance of caution, is conducting a voluntary recall due to routine testing based on our company’s concern for our customers. This testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a few samples of the following cheeses. At this time, no illnesses have been reported, but to ensure that all suspect product is removed from the marketplace, KFHC is initiating this voluntary recall in cooperation with the Milk Safety Branch of the Kentucky Department

of Health Services (KDHS) and the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

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European Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Salmonella

Posted on November 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Luxembourg (French) – Listeria monocytogenes in Grated Ham in Luxembourg sourced in France (english translation)

Luxembourg (French) (English) – Listeria monocytogenes in Shredded Chicken in Luxembourg sourced in France.

RASFF – Salmonella in Pork Meat in Sweden sourced in Denmark

RASFF – Salmonella in Pet Food in Germany sourced in India

 

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