RASFF – Salmonella in Chilled Salmon Steak in France
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Tagged food, france, salmon, salmon steak, salmonella
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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Nestlé USA announced the voluntary recall of limited quantities of Nestlé NESQUIK® Chocolate Powder in the 10.9, 21.8 and 40.7 ounce canisters. The voluntary recall is limited to only NESQUIK Chocolate Powder, which was distributed nationally. No other varieties of NESQUIK powder or any sizes or flavors of NESQUIK ready-to-drink are affected by this recall.
Nestlé is removing the canisters from distribution because the company was notified by an ingredient supplier, Omya Inc. that it has issued a recall of certain lots of its ingredient, calcium carbonate due to possible presence of Salmonella. Calcium carbonate is used in NESQUIK as an ingredient. There have been no reports of any illnesses or adverse health effects associated with the affected product.
Charlotte, North Carolina – Fresh Express Incorporated is conducting a voluntary, precautionary recall of a limited quantity of Fresh Express Spinach with a Use-by Date of November 7 and Product Code of S299B25 due to a possible health risk from Salmonella.
No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported to Fresh Express at this time in association with this recall. No other Fresh Express products are subject to this recall.
The recall notification is being issued out of an abundance of caution due to an isolated instance in which a random sample yielded a positive result for Salmonella under U.S. Department of Agriculture’s random sample testing program. Fresh Express is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.
A carrot recall has been issued by Target and Walmart. The retailers both stock Bolthouse Farms carrot chips, which have been recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. About 5,600 cases of 16-ounce bags of the sliced carrot wedges were shipped to retail customers in the United States and Canada under the brand names Bolthouse Farms Carrot Chips, Safeway Farms Carrot Chips and Farm Stand Carrot Chips.
At Target stores the products under recall include 16 0z bags of Bolthouse Farms Carrot Chips with the Target item number: 211-15-0009 and best if used by dates of Nov. 12 and Nov. 13. At Walmart stores, the recalled products have the following information in the upper right-hand corner of the 16 0z baf of Bolthouse Farms Carrot Chips: “Best is used by” date of Nov. 12 with UPC code 71464 17209 or “Best is used by” date of Nov. 13 and UPC 71464 17209.
No illnesses have been reported in association with this outbreak.
Bolthouse Farms is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Bolthouse Farms® 16-ounce Carrot Chips following a routine sampling event, conducted on October 22, 2012, by a North Carolina health official. The company was notified on October 31, 2012 that the inspection detected the possibility of Salmonella in the single16-ounce bag that was tested. Bolthouse Farms has not received any reports of consumer illness or other consumer complaints related to this product.
In an abundance of caution, Bolthouse Farms is retrieving the Carrot Chips from the marketplace.
No other Bolthouse Farms products are affected by this recall.
Approximately 5,600 cases of the 16-ounce bags shipped to retail customers in the United States and Canada are being recalled. The affected product is labeled as Bolthouse Farms Carrot Chips and has the following information and codes on the front right corner of the bags:
Dried Organic Peppermint from Egypt
Best before date: 01.09.2013
Sold in 120 gram plastic tubs with lot No. 2352
Furthermore sold in 120 g’s and each 150 gram cans with the following Lot Numbers:
L.nr. 10352
L.nr. 10373
L.nr. 10484
L.nr. 1216
L.nr.1463
L.nr.1586
L.nr. 2173
Imported by Solhjulet A / S, greatness Way 32, 8850 Bjerringbro.
Sold with:
Sold in grocery stores, specialty shops, for institutions and for catering.
Company withdraws:
Solhjulet A / S, greatness Way 32, 8850 Bjerringbro.
Cause:
Salmonella have been detected in products
BT McElrath Chocolatier, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of the seasonal peanut butter pave because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that 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, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonellacan 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 decision to recall was made due to the expanded recall of Sunland Inc.’s peanut butter. To date, there have been no confirmed illnesses or injuries reported in connection with any of the BT McElrath Chocolatier, Inc. recalled products, and no other BT McElrath Chocolatier, Inc. products are being recalled at this time.
The following products are included in this recall:
2 and 5 Pieces Peanut Butter Pave
The select products subject to this recall were manufactured between the dates of January 30th, 2012 through June 6th, 2012 and distributed nationwide through retail stores, mail order, and direct sales.
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Consumers with recalled product are urged not to eat the product, and to dispose of it or return it to BT McElrath Chocolatier or the retail establishment where it was purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recalled products may phone BT McElrath at (612) 331-8800.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Clef Des Champs brand products described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonellabacteria.
The following Clef Des Champs brand products are affected by this alert:
| Product | Size | UPC | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Ginger Ground root | 200 g | 6 97026 92441 2 | BF011441B08 BF011441B09 |
| Organic Curry Spices Culinary Mix | 35 g | 6 97026 74967 1 | CC0112 967B07 CC0812 967B01 |
| Organic Curry Spices Culinary Mix | 275 g | 6 97026 69967 9 | CC0112 967B08 CC0812 967B02 |
| Organic Curry Spices Culinary Mix | 500 g | 6 97026 70967 5 | CC0112 967B05 CC0112 967B06 CC0112 967B09 CC0812 967B03 |
| Organic Spice Cake Culinary mix |
45 g | 6 97026 74974 9 | CC0312 974B01 |
| Organic Ginger Root powder |
20 kg | 6 97026 70441 0 | BF011441B |
These products have been distributed nationally.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
