RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. anatum (presence /25g) in poultry meal from Spain in Italy
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. anatum (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Liverpool (presence /25g) and too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (15; 55; 100; 140; 230 CFU/g) in lamb meal from the United Kingdom
Global Commodities of California is recalling one lot of Buenas brand frozen grated coconut because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The recall notice did not state if any illnesses have been reported in connection with this specific recalled product, but the notice does state that “the issue was discovered through testing conducted by the state of California Department of Public Health while investigation reported illnesses.” There is a Salmonella outbreak ongoing at this time in the United States that is linked to dried coconut that has sickened 13 people in 5 states.
The products name is grated coconut. The brand name is Buenas. The coconut is grated and frozen, with UPC number 4806514650443, lot number 10BAAGA. The coconut is packed in a 16 ounce plastic bag and is a product of the Philippines. The frozen coconut was shipped two retail locations in Northern California beginning in February 2018.
Al-Wahdah Hospital in Derna announced the detection of two cases of infection by Salmonella Agona in two infants.
The Assistant Director General of the hospital, Dr. Adel Edwal, called on the Health Services Department in the city to publish a circular that stipulates which milk might become contaminated with Salmonella, stressing the need to increase awareness and strengthen the monitoring mechanisms in the city.
Earlier, The National Center for Disease Control in Libya warned citizens against buying baby milk sold in the Libyan market produced by Frence’s Lactalis as a result of the possibility of contamination with Salmonella.
Product: TRS Turmeric Powder
Product size: 100g
Batch: P41411 (5017689004217)
Best before: 31 October 2019
No other TRS products are known to be affected.
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has issued a mandatory recall order for all food products containing powdered kratom manufactured, processed, packed, or held by Triangle Pharmanaturals LLC, after several were found to contain salmonella. The agency took this action after the company failed to cooperate with the FDA’s request to conduct a voluntary recall. This is the first time the agency has issued a mandatory recall order to protect Americans from contaminated food products.
The FDA is advising consumers to discard the products that are part of the mandatory recall, which include, but are not limited to: Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Emerald Green, Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ivory White, and Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ruby Red. The FDA understands that Triangle Pharmanaturals may manufacture, process, pack and/or hold additional brands of food products containing powdered kratom, including powder and encapsulated powder forms.
Posted in Salmonella, Uncategorized
A Texas company is recalling various lots of multiple kratom supplements because samples have tested positive for Salmonella. The recall notice on the FDA’s website does not specify what strain of the pathogen inspectors found, but 87 people in 35 states are infected in an outbreak traced to kratom products.
Other companies have already recalled kratom products because they tested positive for Salmonella. Kratom is a plant consumed for its stimulant effects and as an opioid substitute. Kratom is also known as Thang, Kakuam, Thom, Ketom, and Biak.
In the most recent recall, Nutrizone of Houston, TX, seeks to pull back products sold to consumers in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Washington, Missouri, Florida, Mississippi, California and Texas.
Posted in FDA, Salmonella, Uncategorized
NutriZone, LLC of Houston, Texas is recalling 4 different dietary supplements because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella, is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
The dietary supplements are labeled and packaged as follows:
| Product Name | Net Quantity (Capsules Per Container) | Packaging | Lot Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain Out Maeng Da | 36 | Pouch | 10957 |
| Pain Out Thai | 108 | Bottle | 10960-D |
| Pain Out Malay | 324 | Bottle | 10958-I |
| Nirvanio Green Malay | 25 | Bottle | 10958-C |
The Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in Canada that is linked to poultry has been updated to include a product that has been recalled: frozen raw breaded chicken nuggets. That product, Harvest Creek Chicken Nuggets, has been recalled from the marketplace.
Harvest Creek brand Chicken Nuggets are being recalled in Canada for possible Salmonella contamination. There are illnesses associated with this product; the Public Health Agency is investigating. The product is made by Erie Meat Products Ltd.
Healthy Nut Factory of Bayside, NY is recalling 7 oz. Pouches of Organic Coconut Smiles because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Product was distributed and sold at retail stores in New York City and Long Island. The Health Nut Factory Brand ORGANIC COCONUT SMILES 7 OZ, are packaged in green rice paper pouches, UPC Code: 8 13449 02099 3. The expiration date 6/1/2018, is found on the back of the pouch.
No illness have been reported to date related to the Health Nut Factory Brand Product. The FDA is investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to dried coconut. Testing by the FDA has confirmed that Salmonella, matching the outbreak strain, was found in a retail package distributed by our supplier, International Harvest.
