RASFF – Salmonella enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen skinless chicken legs from Brazil in Spain
RASFF – Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in paan leaves from India in the UK
RASFF – Ochratoxin A (54; 44 µg/kg – ppb) in mild curry from India in Switzerland
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 29.6; Tot. = 33.4 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio nuts with shell from Turkey in Italy
RASFF -Salmonella (presence /25g) in cotton seeds from Ghana in Italy
RASFF– Salmonella spp. (2 out of 5 samples /25g) in paan leaves (betel/pan) from India in the UK
RASFF-Salmonella anatum (present /25g) in frozen salted chicken pieces from Argentina, via the Netherlands in Denmark
RASFF-Salmonella group D (presence /25g) in smoked mackerel from Poland
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in cotton seeds from Ghana in Italy
RASFF -Salmonella typhimurium (presence /25g) in lamb stomach – single feed from the Netherlands in Germany
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Diwa Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Diwa brand Grated Coconut described below because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The Diwa brand coconut, sold frozen, product of Philippines, is affected by this alert and is shown through the link above.
There have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
The importer, Diwa Products Ltd., Toronto, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Posted in CFIA, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Microbiology, Pathogen, Recall, Salmonella
RASFF – Dog chew from Turkey infested with moulds in Germany
RASFF -Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in frozen poultry meat product (Aves) from Brazil in the Netherlands
RASFF -Too high count of Escherichia coli (2400 MPN/100g) in chilled mussels from the Netherlands in France
RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (presence /25g) in frozen boneless springbuck meat from Namibia in the Netherlands
RASFF -High count of Enterobacteriaceae (5000 CFU/g) in fish meal from Peru in Spain
RASFF – Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in feed for food-producing animals from Morocco in Greece
RASFF -Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in rape seed meal from Belgium
RASFF -Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in frozen whole chicken from France
RASFF – Salmonella enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled hens without offals from Poland, with raw material from the Czech Republic in Poland
RASFF – Salmonella enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken legs from Brazil in Spain
RASFF – Salmonella enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen whole chicken from Brazil in the Netherlands
RASFF – Salmonella Heidelberg (presence /25g) in frozen salted chicken breast fillets from Brazil in the Netherlands
Lipari Foods of Warren, MI is recalling Wholey peeled, cooked, tail-on 31/40 count shrimp, 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.
The recalled cooked shrimp was distributed to manufacturers and retailers in the following states: Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Indiana over the course of two days: July 25, 2013 and July 26, 2013. Of the 1336 recalled cases that Lipari Foods received, only 32 cases are left in commerce that have yet to be recovered.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Clic International Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Tahina products described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
The importer, Clic International Inc., Laval, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
The Tahina products in the link above, product of Lebanon, are affected by this alert:
The public warning issued on July 18, 2013 has been updated to include an additional product.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Agropur are warning the public not to consume the Igor brand Gorgonzola Cheese described in the link above because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Also affected by this alert is the above product which may have been sold in smaller packages, cut and wrapped by some retailers. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer to determine if they have the affected product.
This product was distributed in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and New Brunswick. However, it may have been distributed in other provinces.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
The importer, Agropur, St-Hubert, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
All lot codes and Best Before dates of the products in the link above Igor brand Gorgonzola cheese, product of Italy, are affected by this alert.
Mason City, Iowa, is the center of a Salmonella outbreak investigation that preceded a wider outbreak notice announced Friday by the Iowa Department of Public Health. Mason City is the seat of government for Cerro Gordo County, which leads all 19 Iowa counties in the number of illnesses associated with an outbreak of salmonellosis that may be linked to poultry or egg
Posted in Bacteria, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Poisoning, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Foodborne Illness, Illness, Microbiology, Pathogen, Salmonella
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RASFF – Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) and high count of Enterobacteriaceae (450 CFU/g) in feed for food-producing animals from Mauritania in Denmark
RASFF -Salmonella Give (presene /25g) in soy bean meal from Brazil, via Slovenia in Austria
RASFF -Salmonella Idikan (presence /25g) in soya meal from Brazil, via the Netherlands in Belgium
RASFF – Salmonella spp. in frozen diced tomatoes from Spain in France
RASFF – Salmonella Brunei (presence /25g) in frozen dried fish from Vietnam in Germany
RASFF – Salmonella enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken wings from Hungary in Slovakia
RASFF – Salmonella enteritidis (presence) in eggs from Spain in France
Viridian International Ltd recalls two batches of its Licorice Root Vegetarian Capsules due to the detection of Salmonella.
As a precautionary measure, Viridian International Ltd is recalling two batch codes of the above product due to the detection of salmonella in the ingredient used to produce the capsules, which may pose a risk to health.
Viridian International Ltd is recalling the above product. Product recall notices will be displayed in store, advising consumers of the recall and what they can do if they have purchased the affected product. A recall notice has also been displayed on the company’s website.
A copy of the Viridian International Ltd product recall information notice is attached to this notice.
No other Viridian International Ltd products are known to be affected.
