RASFF -Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in frozen lamb meat (Ovis aries) from New Zealand in Greece
RASFF -shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx+ eae-) in vacuum packed beef from the Netherlands in Italy
RASFF -too high count of Escherichia coli (700 MPN/100g) in live mussels from the Netherlands in the Netherlands
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Tagged escherichia coli, frozen lamb meat, rasff, the Netherlands, vacuum packed beef
RASFF -Bacillus cereus (1.4 x 10^5 CFU/g) in ginger powder from India, via the United Kingdom in France
RASFF -Suspicion of Clostridium botulinum in pesto sauce with black truffles from Hungary in Hungary
RASFF -Campylobacter spp. (1.200 -> 8.600 CFU/g) in chilled whole chicken from Germany in Denmark
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Tagged bacillus cereus, black truffles, Campylobacter spp, clostridium botulinum, Hungary, rasff
RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chilled salmon from Poland in Italy
RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in frozen sliced smoked salmon from the United Kingdom, via Denmark in Denmark
RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in salmon tartar from Spain in Italy
RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (between 1100 and 12000 CFU/g) in milkshakes produced from sterilised milk preparation from France, with raw material from Belgium in France
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Tagged denmark, Listeria monocytogenes, rasff, salmon tartar, smoked salmon
RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 31; Tot. = 34 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran, via Germany in The Netherlands
RASFF -aflatoxins (Tot. = 21 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio nuts from the United States in the Netherlands
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 21.4; Tot. = 26.8 / B1 = 27.6; Tot. = 30.9 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio nuts from Syria, via Turkey in Italy
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 21 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in the Netherlands
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 3.06 µg/kg – ppb) in sunflower seeds from Argentina, via the United Kingdom in Germany
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 7.8 µg/kg – ppb) in cumin powder from China, via Hong Kong in the UK
RASFF – ochratoxin A (16.85 µg/kg – ppb) in raisins from Uzbekistan in Slovakia
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 237.2; Tot. = 339.7 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts from China in Germany
RASFF – aflatoxins (Tot. = 15.2 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from China in the UK
RASFF -Aflatoxins (B1 = 92 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts without shell from Madagascar, via Belgium in Belgium
RASFF -Salmonella Orion (in 2 out of 10 samples /25g) in poultry meal from the Netherlands in Sweden
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I have been on annual leave so here is a summary from the Australia and New Zealand.
FSANZ– Nayon Import Export Pty Ltd has recalled Connie’s Kitchen Gourmet Tuyo Dried Herrings from Chinese and Filipino supermarkets in NSW due to biotoxin (histamine) contamination. Food products containing histamine may cause illness if consumed. Consumers should not eat this product and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
BarfBlog – 162 sickened: Salmonella kiss of death for Canberra restaurant
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Tagged Australia and New Zealand, Nayon Import Export Pty Ltd
I have been on annual leave so here is a summary from the USA.
Food Poisoning Bulletin – Chia Seed Salmonella Outbreak Grows to 73 Sick in US and Canada
Shigell Blog – Salsarita’s Restaurant: 158 with Shigella after 9 Health Code Violations
Food Poisoning Journal – As of June 27, 2014, a total of 18 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 (STEC O121) have been reported from five states.
Food Poisoning Journal – Hepatitis A Scare: Fort Collins Tortilla Marissa’s Restaurant
Food Poisoning Bulletin – Salmonella from Backyard Poultry Flocks Sickens 251 in 37 States
Food Poisoning Bulletin – Richard’s Too Good BBQ Sauces Recalled for Botulism Risk
Food Poisoning Bulletin – Raw Milk, Cream Recalled for Possible E. coli Contamination
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Tagged Escherichia coli O121, food poisoning, salmonella outbreak, Shigella
I have been on annual leave so here is a summary from the UK.
New research published today by the Food Standards Agency gives the most detailed picture yet of how many people suffer from food poisoning in the UK every year and how much food poisoning can be attributed to different foods
The Food Standards Agency has today published its latest Annual Report of Food Incidents. The report highlights the wide range of incidents we have managed during 2013. Last year, a total of 1,562 food and environmental contamination incidents in the UK were reported to and investigated by us. This figure was 42 down on 2012 but higher than in many previous years.
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Tagged Food Incidents, food poisoning, food standards agency, fsa, UK
I have been on annual leave so here is a summary from Canada.
Unicer Foods Ltd. is recalling “Queijo de Vaca” Cheese, product of Portugal, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
The food recall warning issued on June 13, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Advantage Health Matters is recalling Organic Traditions brand Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The food recall warning issued on June 18, 2014 has been updated to include an additional product. The additional product was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Sesameco is recalling Al Koura brand Tahina Extra from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination
The food recall warning issued on June 20, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Choices Markets is recalling Le Moutier Goat Cheese from the marketplace because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria.
The food recall warning issued on June 26, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Fromagerie Le Détour (2003) Inc. is recalling Le Verdict d’Alexina and Grey Owl cheese from the marketplace because they may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria.
