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FDA – Univiscerated Fish – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on June 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Euphoria Fancy Food Inc. at 149-151 2nd Ave. Brooklyn NY 11215 is recalling DRIED BREAM discovered by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of product by Food Laboratory personnel confirming that the fish was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.

This product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness.

The sale of this type of fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.  Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of  botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty in swallowing and respiratory paralysis.

The recalled DRIED BREAM comes in an un-coded, 7.5 ounce vacuum packed plastic bag and was sold nationwide.  The UPC number is 7 930042 250954. It is a product of Russia.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.  Consumers who have DRIED BREAM are advised not to eat it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-768-3400.

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FSA – Recall – Salmonella Mixed Organic Nuts

Posted on June 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

FSA 

Sainsbury’s has recalled all packs of its own-brand So Organic Fruit and Nut Mix, as salmonella has been detected in one pack. If you’ve bought the product don’t eat it. The Agency has issued a Product Recall Information Notice.

Salmonella is a common cause of food poisoning. It has been found in food products including unpasteurised milk, eggs, meat, poultry, and fresh produce.

Product

The product being recalled is:

  • Sainsbury’s So Organic Fruit and Nut Mix, 300g
  • All date codes

Sainsbury’s has recalled the affected product as a precaution, and customer notices have been displayed in stores explaining why the product has been recalled. If you have bought the product, don’t eat it. You can return it to the store for a full refund.

No other Sainsbury’s products are known to be affected

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World Alerts – Listeria, Ecoli, STEC

Posted on June 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in Organic Camembert from Denmark

China Post – E.coli in beverages and frozen foods in Taipei

Hong Kong – STEC case in hospital source unknown.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin, Salmonella, E.coli, DSP, Listeria

Posted on June 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

RASFF – Aflatoxin in Peanut Paste Belgium sourced from the Ivory Coast

RASFF – Salmonella in Cumin Powder in the UK sourced from Denmark

RASFF – Salmonella broiler leg meat in France sourced from Lithuania

RASFF – DSP (Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning) Razor Clams UK

RASFF –  Salmonella Soya Bean meal in Italy sourced in Switzerland

RASFF – Aflatoxins in Spice Mix in Ireland sourced from India

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in smoked bacon from Poland

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in smoked Halibut from France

RASFF – Campylobacter in fresh chicken from Germany

RASFF – Salmonella in soya bean meal in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella in rape cake from Germany

RASFF –  High levels of E.coli Oysters in France

 

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US Bans Korean Shellfish – Faecal Matter – Norovirus

Posted on June 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Korean shellfish is not safe to eat and Korea has been removed from the U.S. list of approved  shellfish shippers after officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered unsanitary conditions  that exposed molluscan growing areas to human fecal matter, norovirus and pollution, the agency announced yesterday.

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Japan Raw Beef Liver Restaurant Ban – E.coli O157

Posted on June 15, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Global Meat News

Japan has announced that it will ban the sale of raw beef liver in restaurants, following a spate of food poisoning cases last year.

The Daily Yomiyuri

The health ministry has decided to ban restaurants from serving raw beef liver from July 1 due to food poisoning concerns, and violators of the new rule could be fined or even imprisoned.

The ministry made the decision after its food sanitation council approved the policy at a meeting Tuesday.

Enterohemorrhagic E. coli O-157 and Campylobacter bacteria, both of which can cause severe stomachache, have been detected in raw beef liver. A research report said it is difficult to remove or kill the bacteria through screening tests or disinfection, and that liver can only be guaranteed safe to consume if it has been cooked.

Operators of barbecue restaurants and other establishments that ignore the ban on raw beef liver could be sentenced to up to two years in prison or fined up to 2 million yen.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry presented comments submitted by the public over the month through May 18. Although most of the 1,532 opinions were against outlawing raw liver, ministry officials insisted a ban–backed up by penalties–was necessary because there is no 100 percent safe way of eating raw beef liver.

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Australia – Marinated Feta Recall – E.coli

Posted on June 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

AVA

12 June 2012: Food Standards Australia and New Zealand has issued a notice on the recall of some batches of Casa brand’s Marinated Feta in Australia due to a risk of microbial (E.coli) contamination.

 There is no import of the retail pack of the affected products in Singapore. While there is an import of the 1.5kg trade pack of the affected product, the consignment has not been distributed for sale and will be destroyed.

  Consumers who have bought the implicated products overseas should discard the products and not consume them.

 

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FDA – Red Pepper & Onion Garlic Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Golden Glen Creamery of Bow, WA, in cooperation with the WSDA is voluntarily recalling Red Pepper with Onion & Garlic Cheddar produced on August 30, 2011 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Creamery agreed to recall the product after a sample taken by the WSDA returned with a positive result. Samples of the same batch have tested negative through an independent, state-approved lab that Creamery has submitted samples to. No illnesses have been reported to date. L. monocytogenesis an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

To date, no illnesses have been reported.

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US – California Farmers Markets Soups Warning – Possible Botulinum

Posted on June 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

The California Department of Health is warning consumers not to eat certain soups sold at  southern California farmers markets because they may have been produced in a way that makes them susceptible to Clostridium botulinum.  

CDPH said Monday that canned soups manufactured by Malibu-based One Gun Ranch and Santa Barbara-based Organic Soup Kitchen had the potential to be contaminated with the bacteria, which produces harmful toxins that can be dangerous to human health.
 
The soups from One Gun Ranch (left) that are subject to the warning include: Campfire Kitchen Cauliflower Soup, Heirloom Tomato Fennel Gaspacho Soup, Sequoia’s Skinny Spiced Coconut, Parsnip, and Tumeric Soup, Oassian’s Pumpkin Stew and Freddy’s Firegrilled Meatballs. The soups were sold only at the Pacific Palisades Farmers Market located at Swarthmore Avenue and Sunset Blvd. in Pacific Palisades, CA on May 13, 2012 and June 3, 2012. They were sold in 16 oz. glass jars with screw-on metal lids.  
 
The soups from Organic Soup Kitchen (below) were sold at two farmers markets: the Calabasas Farmers Market, located at Calabasas Road and El Canon Avenue in Calabasas, CA 91302 (Saturdays) and the Studio City Farmers Market, located at Ventura Place between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Radford Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604 (Sundays). The soups were sold between June 6,2011 and May 6, 2012 in one-quart jars with screw-on metal lids. The affected soups include the following flavors: Fire Roasted Yam, Curried Potato Leek, Curry Lentil Bisque, Tomato Bean and Wild Herb and Mediterranean Chipotle Chili.   
 
Consumers who purchased any of the soups described above are urged to throw them out immediately and then thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water.
 
As of Monday, no illnesses had been linked to these soups, CDPH reported.  
 

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France – Sardine Recall – Histamine

Posted on June 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Rappels

The retailer Casino announced Monday, June 11 a recall of batches of canned sardines contaminated with histamine, a compound that is resistant to cooking and can cause digestive disorders, skin problems and headaches.

The products that must be returned to store are boxes of 120g of sardines in vegetable oil brand “Every Day” with the lot number BJ.L 019F, and as expiration date, January 19, 2017. These boxes have the barcode 3700311820348 when they are sold individually and in sets of three 3700311820331.

Also recalled are 120g cans of sardines in tomato sauce, branded “Everyday”, bearing the lot number BJ.L 020E, and the expiration date of January 20, 2015. These boxes have the barcode 3700311820362 when they are sold individually and in sets of three 3700311820355.

Casino has told customers not to eat these sardines and return them to the store for refund. These foods have significant levels of histamine that can cause, soon after ingestion, digestive problems or skin rash, accompanied by headaches,” even after cooking.

People who have consumed the products mentioned above and are presenting these symptoms should consult their doctor and draw attention to the consumer,” he adds.

A free call on 0800 13 30 16 provides more information.

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