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New Zealand -Campylobacter in raw milk leads to recall in New Zealand

Posted on September 4, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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BOI Farming Ltd., trading as Bella Vacca Jerseys, is recalling raw, unpasteurized milk in New Zealand because of contamination with Campylobacter bacteria.

Bella Vacca brand unpasteurized, raw drinking milk is sold in 750-ml glass bottles.

Batch numbers 270818, 280818, 310818, 010918 and 030918 with use by dates Aug. 27, 28 and 31, and Sept. 1 and 3 are included in the recall. The product is delivered directly to customers or sold from the farm at 568 Pokapū Road, RD1 Kawakawa, Northland. It is not exported.

Consumers who have unused portions of Bella Vacca brand raw milk are urged to check the batch and date mark on stickers on the lids of bottles. Health officials say people should not to consume affected product. They should return the products for a full refund.

There have been no reports of illness but those who have consumed the product and have developed symptoms of infection from Campylobacter bacteria should seek medical advice.

Bella Vacca Jerseys representatives said until the next five tests are clear it is unable to sell raw milk.

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Ireland – Withdrawal of Tullyard Farm Meat Products and Meat Preparations Due to Processing in an Unapproved Facility

Posted on September 3, 2018 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2018.32
Product: Tullyard Farm Smoked Dry Cure Rashers;
Tullyard Farm Dry Cure Streaky Bacon;
Tullyard Farm Meat  & Poultry 7oz Beef Burgers;
Tullyard Farm Meat & Poultry Mince Beef.
Batch Code: All batch codes, all best before dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above meat products and meat preparations processed in Tullyard Farm, Unit 8 Oaktree Business Centre, Oaktree Business Park, Trim, Co. Meath are being withdrawn as they were processed in an unapproved facility. The products are incorrectly labelled and carry inappropriate identification marks. No other Tullyard Farm products are known to be affected.

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UK – Listeria outbreak 2018 sees Sainsbury’s recall more frozen vegetables

Posted on August 31, 2018 by | Leave a comment

Hull Daily Mail

Sainsbury’s has recalled a huge selection of its frozen vegetables range  as the fight against Listeria rages on.

The major supermarket is asking its customers to not eat the items, but instead return packs to their nearest store where they will get a full refund.

The chain has issued an urgent recall for five types of frozen vegetables amid fears they may contain potentially deadly Listeria.

Product details are:

  • Product code: 7148693
    Product description: by Sainsbury’s Carrots, Broccoli & Sweetcorn Microwaveable Steam Bags 4 x 135 g
    Best-before date: All date codes
  • Product code: 1368420
    Product description: by Sainsbury’s Mixed Vegetables 1 kg
    Best-before date: All date codes
  • Product code: 1372670
    Product description: by Sainsbury’s Mixed Special Vegetables 1 kg
    Best-before date: All date codes
  • Product code: 7148706
    Product description: by Sainsbury’s White Rice, Broccoli, Sweetcorn & Peas Microwaveable Steam Bags 4 x 135 g
    Best-before date: All date codes
  • Product code: 6921659
    Product description: basics Mixed Vegetables 1 kg
    Best-before date: All date codes

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USA -Product Quest Manufacturing LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist Due to Microbiological Contamination

Posted on August 9, 2018 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Holly Hill, FL, Product Quest Manufacturing (“Product Quest”) is voluntarily recalling Lot# 173089J of CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist, a clear, colorless liquid, to the consumer level. THolly Hill, FL, Product Quest Manufacturing (“Product Quest”) is voluntarily recalling Lot# 173089J of CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist, a clear, colorless liquid, to the consumer level. The product was found to have had microbiological contamination identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Risk Statement: Repetitive use of a nasal spray containing a gram-negative pathogen can potentially lead to colonization and subsequent infection which can be life threatening in certain patient populations, such as those with cystic fibrosis or  immuno-compromised. To the best of Product Quest’s knowledge, the company has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

The product is used as a nasal decongestant and is packaged in a 0.5 fluid ounce bottle that is placed in an individual folding carton. 16,896 units were released with UPC code 50428432365.  The affected CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist lot is Lot # 173089J, EXP 09/19. The product can be identified by a white nasal spray bottle and an orange label with Sinus Relief stated in white with CVS Health on top left. The IFC containing the bottle is also orange and contains the same wording.  Lot 173089J and EXP 09/19 is coded on the side panel of the carton. Product was distributed Nationwide to retail outlets.

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USA – Pet Food -G & C Raw, LLC Recalls Pat’s Cat Turkey, and Ground Lamb Pet Food, because of Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk

Posted on August 7, 2018 by | Leave a comment

FDA

G & C Raw, of Versailles, OH is recalling 30 1–lb containers of Pat’s Cat Turkey Cat Food and 40 2-lb containers of Ground Lamb Dog Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in animals eating the products. Furthermore, there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Ground Lamb Dog Food, Net Wt. 2lbs

Pat's Cat Ground Turkey Cat Food, Net Wt. 1lb

 

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Canada -Food Recall Warning – Randsland brand Classic Coleslaw and Broccoli Slaw recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 6, 2018 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

Recall details

Ottawa, August 3, 2018 – Randsland Farms Inc. is recalling Randsland brand Classic Coleslaw and Broccoli Slaw from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Randsland Classic Coleslaw 340 g 080118 0 57225 00007 0
Randsland Broccoli Slaw 340 g 080118 0 57225 00008 7

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Australia – Recall: Woombye Cheeses (various) – E.coli

Posted on August 2, 2018 by | Leave a comment

Food Authority NSW  

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The NSW Food Authority advises:

Blackall Country Cheese Pty Ltd trading as Woombye Cheese Company has recalled assorted cheese products from fresh food markets, grocers, independents and selected IGA stores in NSW and QLD due to microbial (high E.coli count) contamination.

Product details:

  • Camembert 200g, Best Before 06.09.18
  • Truffle Triple Cream Brie food service size only, various weights, approx. 1.4kg each, Best Before 17.09.18
  • Triple Cream Brie 200g, Best Before 17.09.18
  • Blackall Gold Washed Rind 200g, (QLD only) wrapped in clear lined cheese wrap, Best Before 10.09.18

Food products contaminated with E.coli may cause illness if consumed. Consumers should not consume this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

If you are concerned about your health you should seek medical advice.

For more information on this recall, contact Blackall Country Cheese Pty Ltd on 0413 808 489 or via www.woombyecheese.com.

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USA -Salmonella Tainted Whey Prompts More Food Recalls

Posted on July 30, 2018 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Journal kswfoodworld salmonella

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that products may be contaminated with Salmonella from whey powder that has been recalled by the producer of the ingredient. FSIS is issuing this public health alert out of the utmost of caution to ensure that consumers are aware that these products, which bear the USDA mark of inspection, should not be consumed.

The whey powder is an FDA-regulated product that is being voluntarily recalled by the producer, Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI). Additional FSIS-regulated products containing the recalled whey powder may be added to this public health alert as more information becomes available.

The product currently subject to the public health alert is produced by Pinnacle Foods, Inc., a Fayetteville, Ark. establishment and is listed below:

  • 15.25-oz. individual frozen microwavable dinners with “HUNGRY MAN CHIPOTLE BBQ SAUCED BONELESS CHICKEN WYNGZ” printed on the label and bearing a best buy date of 9/6/19.

The product bears establishment number “EST. P138” or “P-138” on the side of the carton. These products were shipped to retail locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

The problem was discovered on July 17, 2018, when Pinnacle Foods, Inc. was notified by their supplier that the recalled whey powder ingredient was used in the ranch dressing seasoning supplied to the firm. The ranch dressing seasoning was incorporated into mashed potatoes and packaged as a component with a boneless chicken dinner.

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Ireland -PepsiCo Recalls a Batch of Tropicana Trop50 Multivitamins Juice Due to Fermentation

Posted on July 30, 2018 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2018.27
Product: Tropicana Trop50 Multivitamins Juice; pack size: 1 Litre
Batch Code: ‘Best-before’ date: 14/10/18 CHO
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

As a precautionary measure, PepsiCo is initiating a recall of its Tropicana Trop 50 Multivitamins Juice, due to fermentation. This is causing spoilage of the implicated batch. Bottles may appear bloated, sediment may be present, or the juice may appear fizzy. The flavour of the product is also likely to be noticeably impacted. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores that sold the implicated batch.

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RASFF Alerts – Consumer recall of frozen corn – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 20, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF -consumer recall of frozen corn from Spain in relation to a multi-country foodborne outbreak in the Netherlands

RASFF-consumer recall of frozen corn from France in relation to a multi-country foodborne outbreak in the Netherlands

 

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