Category Archives: Toxin

Vanuatu: Dozens of ciguatera cases reported since the beginning of the year

Posted on April 5, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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The Vanuatu Ministry of Health reports that from January 1 to March 19, 27 ciguatera fish poisoning cases were recorded, all were clinically diagnosed.

The cases were distributed as follows: Seventeen (17) cases from Efate, 6 cases from Maewo, 2 cases from Ambrym, 1 from Ambae, 1 from Pentecost and 1 from Santo.

No deaths have been recorded.

From the cases reported, 69% of the cases consumed reef fish – not specified, 16 consumed Snapper and 15% consumed grouper.

More than 400 species of fish, including barracuda, black grouper, blackfin snapper, cubera snapper, dog snapper, greater amberjack, hogfish, horse-eye jack, king mackerel, and yellowfin grouper have been implicated in this food borne illness that’s relatively common in several areas of the world.

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France – BUT POPCORN – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 29, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name NATURALINE
  • Model names or references CORN POPCORN 500G Nat AB
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3347432001555 06723 Date of minimum durability 08/03/2026
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/03/2023 to 23/03/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Intermarché, Super U, Hyper U, Leclerc, Cora, Match supermarkets, Auchan

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Aflatoxin detection
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxins

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France – MACKEREL FILLET – Histamine

Posted on March 29, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name AUCHAN THE FISHMONGER
  • Model names or references MACKEREL FILLET AUCHAN LE POISSONNIER 200G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3254567940881 643/074 & 643/075 & 643/076 Use-by date between 03/15/2023 and 03/23/2023
  • Products List Reminder_poster.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging PACKED IN TRAYS UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/15/2023 to 03/23/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 62 160 172 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall PRESENCE OF HISTAMINE
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic beverages, meats)

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Research – Germs in flour: pathogens in wheat, spelled and rye flour

Posted on March 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Critical germs not uncommon, 2020 showed according to the Zoonosen-Monitoring of the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety Food inspectors in Germany found germs from the group of Shiga toxin-forming Escherichia coli (Stec) in 22 of 242 wheat flour samples. Very specific Stec – Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli, EHC for short – can cause, for example, gastrointestinal problems with diarrhea or the haemolytic-uraemic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure or blood clotting disorders in sensitive people such as small children.

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Research – Bacteriological Quality and Biotoxin Profile of Ready-to-Eat Foods Vended in Lagos, Nigeria

Posted on March 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Abstract

A comprehensive study of bacterial and biotoxin contaminants of ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in Nigeria is yet to be reported. Hence, this study applied 16S rRNA gene sequencing and a dilute-and-shoot LC-MS/MS method to profile bacteria and biotoxins, respectively, in 199 RTE food samples comprising eko (n = 30), bread (n = 30), shawarma (n = 35), aadun (n = 35), biscuits (n = 34), and kokoro (n = 35). A total of 631 bacterial isolates, clustered into seven operational taxonomic units, namely Acinetobacter, Bacillus, Klebsiella, Proteus and Kosakonia, Kurthia, and Yokenella, that are reported for the first time were recovered from the foods. One hundred and eleven metabolites comprising mycotoxins and other fungal metabolites, phytoestrogenic phenols, phytotoxins, and bacterial metabolites were detected in the foods. Aflatoxins, fumonisins, and ochratoxins contaminated only the artisanal foods (aadun, eko, and kokoro), while deoxynivalenol and zearalenone were found in industrially-processed foods (biscuit, bread, and shawarma), and citrinin was present in all foods except eko. Mean aflatoxin (39.0 µg/kg) in artisanal foods exceeded the 10 µg/kg regulatory limit adopted in Nigeria by threefold. Routine surveillance, especially at the informal markets; food hygiene and safety education to food processors and handlers; and sourcing of high-quality raw materials are proposed to enhance RTE food quality and safeguard consumer health.

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USA – Persistent Strain of E. coli O157:H7 (REPEXH01) Linked to Multiple Sources

Posted on March 2, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CDC

REPEXH01

REPEXH01 is a persistent strain of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 bacteria that has caused illnesses and outbreaks in the United States.

Illness caused by this strain was first reported to PulseNet in 2017. Illnesses caused by this strain occur year-round but are less common in winter.

In the past, the REPEXH01 strain has spread to people through contaminated food and contaminated recreational water.

This strain is relatively diverse genetically. Bacteria in this strain are within 21 allele differences of one another by whole genome sequencing, which is more diverse than typical multistate foodborne outbreaks where bacteria generally fall within 10 allele differences of one another.

Identified outbreak sources*

*Confirmed sources were implicated by epidemiologic
plus traceback or laboratory data. Suspected sources
were implicated by epidemiologic data only. More info
  • Recreational water (confirmed): 1 outbreak
  • Romaine lettuce (confirmed): 1 outbreak
  • Leafy greens (suspected): 1 outbreak
  • Ground beef (suspected): 2 outbreaks

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Luxembourg – NEUFCHÂTEL ARTISANAL VILLIERS DE LA MARQUE NEUFCHÂTEL – STEC E.coli

Posted on February 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Kaasimport Dupont  is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Nom Neufchatel Artisanal Villiers
Marque Neufchatel
Unit 200 g
Code barre 3473220020023
Use-by date (DLC) 05/03/2023
Sale period from 01/24/2023 to 02/22/2023 inclusive

Danger:  E. coli STEC – Escherichia coli likely to produce toxins (shigatoxins)

E. coli STEC can cause food poisoning which can occur within a week after consumption and result in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sales confirmed in Luxembourg by: Lidl

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Lidl recall notification

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Australia – Inside Out Almond Milk (Collagen+Calcium+Prebiotics) 1 L – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on February 15, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Inside Out Nutritious Goods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk Collagen + Calcium + Prebiotics, 1 L​. The product has been available for sale at Woolworths NSW.

Date markings

01 March 2023

Problem

The recall is due to potential biotoxin contamination (Botulinum toxin)​.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Botulinum toxin may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Consumers should not eat this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Inside Out Nutritious Goods Pty Ltd

02 9737 9771

https://insideoutng.com.au​

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Belgium – Pistachios – Aflatoxin

Posted on January 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of pistachios by the farmer Bas “Boer Bas” in Bruges
Product: Pistachios.
Problem: Too high aflatoxin content.

In consultation with the FASFC, pistachios in bulk (in jars) are withdrawn from sale and recalled to consumers because of too high aflatoxin content.

The Bas farmer “Boer Bas” asks his customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale. We will of course reimburse you for it and have it destroyed.

Product description

– Product name: Pistachio
– Information on the label and batch number: Stat No 0802520000 Poste IR – Batch N°12
– Best before dates (DDM): 08/30/2023 and 08/31/2023
– Sales period : from 05/09/2022 to 01/12/2022
– Nature of packaging: glass jar (reconditioned) with a label on the lid
– Weight: 200gr-500gr (variable according to the size of the jar)

  

The product was distributed by:

Farmer “Boer Bas” Sint-Pietersnoordstraat 3 8000 BRUGES

For more information please contact:

Jens Mouton, Torhoutbahn 125, 8480 Ichtegem
phone 0472 82 65 98 or info@boerbas.be

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Belgium – Yummy brand Protein Boost/Pistachios – Aflatoxin

Posted on January 18, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

The Yummy Company recall
Product: Yummy brand Protein Boost/Pistachios.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.

In agreement with the FASFC, The Yummy Company withdraws the product

Protein Boost/Pistachios of the Yummy brand from the sale and the

recalled from consumers due to a content too high in aflatoxins.

The Yummy Company asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased.

Each 3 pack of Yummy Protein Boost/Pistachios from the set listed below will be refunded in full.

Product Description

– Product name: Protein Boost / Pistachios
– Brand: Yummy
– Dates of minimum durability (BDD) : 01/19/2023, 01/26/2023, 02/03/2023 –
Batch numbers: 190123, 260123 and 030223
– Sale period: from 04/14/2022 to 08/31/2022
– Type of packaging: Food paper
– Weight: 105g

The product was distributed by various points of sale including:

Albinète Waremme SPRL Chaussée Romaine 244a 4300 Waremme
Albinète Liège SCRL Place Cockerill 18 4000 Liège
Albinète Les Halles Boulevard Jean de Wilde 71a 4000 Liège
Albinète Haccourt SPRL Avenue Reine Elisabeth 17 4684 Haccourt

For any additional information , contact Mrs Sylvie VANDERBORGHT: svanderborght@albinete.be

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