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Belgium – Smoked trout fillet (gerookte forelfilet). – Listeria monocytogenes.

Posted on June 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, Albert Heijn is withdrawing from the sale the smoked trout fillet product ‘AH gerookte forelfilet’ (with dates of minimum durability between June 20 and July 4 inclusive) and reminded consumers of this.

A presence of Listeria monocytogenes is possible in this product. Its consumption can therefore present a health risk, especially for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.

Albert Heijn asks his customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased. The product will be refunded or changed. Please contact a doctor in case of health problems.

Product Description

– Product category: smoked fish fillet
– Product name: AH gerookte forelfilet
– Brand: ALBERT HEIJN
– Minimum durability dates (DDM): from 20/06 to 04/07 (inclusive)
– Type of packaging: tray in cardboard + plastic packaging
– Sale period: from 03/06 to 19/06 (inclusive)
– Weight: 125 g

The product was sold through Albert Heijn stores in Belgium.

For further information , please contact Albert Heijn via 0800 777 05

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Belgium – Recall STONEMANOR INTERNATIONAL LTD Products: Cheese spreads “CHEESE TUBES” – many tastes – from Primula brand. Problem: possible contamination by Clostridium botulinum

Posted on June 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Following a notification via the RASFF system (rapid alert system for food and feed), the presence of Clostridium botulinum has been demonstrated in Primula brand Cheese tubes, several flavors.

STONEMANOR INTERNATIONAL has decided, in consultation with the AFSCA, to withdraw these products from sale and to recall them from consumers.

Product description
– PRODUCT CATEGORY: FRESH SPREAD CHEESE
– Name of products: PRIMULA CHEESE TUBES
– All tastes are affected
– Brand: PRIMULA
– Expiration dates: ALL DATES
– Lot numbers: ALL BATCH NUMBERS
– Weight: 150g

The product was sold via Stonemanor (Steenhofstraat 28 – 3078 Everberg)

Information for consumers

The company STONEMANOR INTERNATIONAL LTD asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

Poisoning caused by Clostridium botulinum toxins can cause double vision, thirst, constipation, dizziness, difficulty swallowing and speaking, breathing disorder, paralysis, death and this within 12 to 48 hours and even up to ” 8 days after ingestion of the contaminated food.

If you have used any of these products and you have the symptoms mentioned above, please consult your doctor and report the consumption of this product.

For more information, please contact Stonemanor on 02 759 49 79 or via info@stonemanor.uk.com

 

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Hong Kong -CFS urges public not to consume two kinds of prepackaged cheese spread that may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum

Posted on June 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

CFS

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (June 19) urged the public not to consume two kinds of prepackaged cheese spread imported from the United Kingdom (UK) due to possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The trade should also stop using or selling the products concerned immediately if they possess them.

Product details are as follows:

Product name: Original Cheese Spread
Brand: Primula
Place of origin: UK
Importer: CitySuper
Packing size: 150 grams per tube
Best-before dates: December 29, 2020; January 7, 2021; January 12, 2021; and January 14, 2021

Product name: Cheese Spread with Chives
Brand: Primula
Place of origin: UK
Importer: CitySuper
Packing size: 150g per tube
Best-before dates: December 29, 2020; January 5, 2021; January 12, 2021; and January 19, 2021

A CFS spokesman said, “The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted notices issued by the UK Food Standards Agency that the manufacturer of the products is recalling the above-mentioned batches of the products which may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum due to a production fault.”

Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately followed up with major local importers and retailers. Preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported the above batches of the products which were sold in its retail outlets. Upon notification by the UK manufacturer earlier, the importer concerned had already stopped sale, removed from shelves the affected products and initiated a recall. Members of the public may call the importer’s hotline at 2736 3866 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.

“Foodborne botulism is caused by ingestion of food containing very potent neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. Symptoms of intoxication include marked fatigue, weakness and vertigo, often followed by blurred vision and difficulty in speaking and swallowing. The toxin may paralyse the breathing muscles and cause death. Onset of symptoms is usually around 18 to 36 hours after the ingestion of the toxin, but may range from four hours to eight days,” the spokesman said.

The spokesman urged consumers not to consume the affected batches of the products if they have bought any. The trade should also stop using or selling the products concerned immediately if they possess them.

The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, continue to follow up and take appropriate action. Investigation is ongoing.

Ends/Friday, June 19, 2020

 

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Canada – Food Recall Warning (E. coli O157:H7) – Certain sweetened dried cranberries

Posted on June 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

Recall date:
June 19, 2020
Purpose for recall:
Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Firm / Agency:
Les Aliments Johnvince
Distribution:
Quebec
Extent of the distribution:
Client

Recall particulars

Ottawa, June 19, 2020 – Les Aliments Johnvince is recalling sure sweetened dried cranberries from {the marketplace} as a consequence of potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Customers mustn’t eat the recalled product described under.

Recalled product

Model Product Dimension UPC Codes Extra data
None Sweetened dried cranberries
PLU 5176		 Variable weights (plastic bag of roughly 300 g) None 06472
06481
0648		 This packaged product might have been bought with or with out codes from Might 28, 2020 as much as and together with June 8, 2020. Customers who’re uncertain if they’ve bought the affected product are suggested to contact their retailer.

What it is best to do

When you suppose you turned sick from consuming a recalled product, name your physician.

Verify to see you probably have the recalled product in your house. Recalled merchandise needs to be thrown out or returned to the shop the place they have been bought.

Meals contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 might not look or odor spoiled however can nonetheless make you sick. Signs can embrace nausea, vomiting, gentle to extreme belly cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In extreme circumstances of sickness, some folks might have seizures or strokes, want blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or stay with everlasting kidney injury. In extreme circumstances of sickness, folks might die.

Background

This recall was triggered by the corporate. The Canadian Meals Inspection Company (CFIA) is conducting a meals security investigation, which can result in the recall of different merchandise. If different high-risk merchandise are recalled, the CFIA will notify the general public by way of up to date Meals Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that business is eradicating the recalled product from {the marketplace}.

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Research – Aflatoxin Contamination of Commercial Maize Products During an Outbreak of Acute Aflatoxicosis in Eastern and Central Kenya

Posted on June 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

PubMed

In April 2004, one of the largest aflatoxicosis outbreaks occurred in rural Kenya, resulting in 317 cases and 125 deaths. Aflatoxin-contaminated homegrown maize was the source of the outbreak, but the extent of regional contamination and status of maize in commercial markets (market maize) were unknown. We conducted a cross-sectional survey to assess the extent of market maize contamination and evaluate the relationship between market maize aflatoxin and the aflatoxicosis outbreak. We surveyed 65 markets and 243 maize vendors and collected 350 maize products in the most affected districts. Fifty-five percent of maize products had aflatoxin levels greater than the Kenyan regulatory limit of 20 ppb, 35% had levels > 100 ppb, and 7% had levels > 1,000 ppb. Makueni, the district with the most aflatoxicosis case-patients, had significantly higher market maize aflatoxin than did Thika, the study district with fewest case-patients (geometric mean aflatoxin = 52.91 ppb vs. 7.52 ppb, p = 0.0004). Maize obtained from local farms in the affected area was significantly more likely to have aflatoxin levels > 20 ppb compared with maize bought from other regions of Kenya or other countries (odds ratio = 2.71; 95% confidence interval, 1.12-6.59). Contaminated homegrown maize bought from local farms in the affected area entered the distribution system, resulting in widespread aflatoxin contamination of market maize. Contaminated market maize, purchased by farmers after their homegrown supplies are exhausted, may represent a source of continued exposure to aflatoxin. Efforts to successfully interrupt exposure to aflatoxin during an outbreak must consider the potential role of the market system in sustaining exposure.

 

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Research – Food safety risk posed to consumers of table eggs from layer farms in Gauteng Province, South Africa: Prevalence of Salmonella species and Escherichia coli , antimicrobial residues, and antimicrobial resistant bacteria

Posted on June 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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The study conducted on 39‐layer farms in Gauteng Province, South Africa determined the prevalence and resistance of enteropathogens, and antimicrobial residues in table eggs collected from the farms. Eggs were tested for the presence of bacteria using standard methods. The resistance of bacteria to eight antimicrobial agents was determined using the disc diffusion method. Antimicrobial residues were detected in table eggs using the microbial inhibition test, enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Risk factors for egg contamination by bacteria and antimicrobial residues were determined through a questionnaire survey of farmers. The farm prevalence of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli in table eggs was 7.7 and 48.7%, respectively. Nineteen (48.7%) and 2 (5.1%) of eggshells and egg contents, respectively, were positive for E . coli but only eggshells yielded Salmonella species, 2.0% (4 of 196). Overall, 71.4% of 49 E . coli isolates exhibited resistance to one or more antimicrobial agents. The farm prevalence and egg content prevalence of antimicrobial residues was 2.6 and 0.5%, respectively, with the detection of sulfonamide (79 ppb) and oxytetracycline (106 ppb). The prevalence of resistant E . coli and Salmonella spp. and the occurrence of antimicrobial residues in egg content may pose food safety and therapeutic threats to consumers.

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USA -76 with Cyclospora illnesses linked to ALDI, Jewel-Osco and Hy-Vee salads in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska

Posted on June 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal crypto

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to bagged salad mix purchased at ALDI, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco stores in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, and Nebraska. As of June 19, 2020, a total of 76 people with laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections associated with this outbreak have been reported from 6 states:  Iowa (28), Illinois (23), Kansas (1), Minnesota (10), Missouri (7) and Nebraska (7).

People with laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections and who reported eating bagged salad mix before getting sick have been reported from 6 states (Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Minnesota). Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 11, 2020 to June 14, 2020. Sixteen people have been hospitalized. No deaths attributed to Cyclospora have been reported.

 

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France – Product recall: Carrefour BIO brand Italian charcuterie and Carrefour Sélection – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor by reporting this consumption.
Pregnant women should be especially attentive to these symptoms, as well as the immunocompromised and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease which can be serious and which can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ MORTADELLA BIO 70G
• Brand: Carrefour BIO
• Barcode: 3560070551309
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ MORTADELLA BOLOGNA IGP 100G
• Brand: Carrefour Sélection
• Barcode: 3560070705245
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ DECOUENNE 100G COOKED HAM
• Brand: Carrefour BIO
• Barcode: 3560070699940
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ PROSCIUTTO COTTO ALLE ERBE 120G
• Brand: Carrefour Sélection
• Barcode: 3560070705092
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ ANTIPASTO MISTO 250G
• Brand: Carrefour Sélection
• Barcode: 3560070705276
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ SALAME MILANO BIO 70G
• Brand: Carrefour BIO
• Barcode: 3560070551217
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ BRESAOLA 100G
• Brand: Carrefour Sélection
• Barcode: 3560070705122
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ SPECK DEL TRENTINO 100G
• Brand: Carrefour Sélection
• Barcode: 3560070705153
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ SPECK DEL TRENTINO 100G
• Brand: Carrefour Sélection
• Barcode: 3560070705153
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ COPPA 100G
• Brand: Carrefour BIO
• Barcode: 3560070705542
• Lot / DLC: all

▸ Contact consumer service
For any additional information, you can contact the Carrefour consumer service by dialing N ° 0 805 900 024 (Free service and call).

▸ Source
https://www.carrefour.fr/

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Research – Combination of ultraviolet light‐C and clove essential oil to inactivate Salmonella Typhimurium biofilms on stainless steel

Posted on June 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Wiley Online

Salmonella typhimurium is able to form biofilms as a resistance mechanism against antimicrobials; therefore, it represents a problem for assuring food safety and highlights the importance of research on anti‐biofilm technologies. In this study, S. typhimurium biofilms were inactivated with the combination of clove essential oil (CEO) and ultraviolet light (UV‐C). The volatile composition of the CEO determined by gas chromatography showed eugenol as the major constituent (82%). A combination of CEO with UV‐C achieved a complete bacterial reduction (6.8 log/cm2) on biofilms with doses of 1.2 mg/ml and 76.41 mJ/cm2, respectively. Individually, the CEO at 1.2 mg/ml caused a reduction of 1.8 log CFU/cm2 of attached bacteria cells on stainless steel, while UV‐C individually used at 620.4 mJ/cm2 caused a 2.9 log CFU/cm2 reduction compared to control biofilms. In conclusion, this study demonstrated a synergistic effect of combining CEO and UV‐C irradiation to inactivate biofilms of S. typhimurium .

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China – Primary school hit by food poisoning with more than 100 children hooked to drips

Posted on June 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

The Mirror

The school, in the central Chinese province of Henan, saw pupils suffering from vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhoea – with officials now investigating potential issues with a supplier to a number of schools in the region.

According to Chinese state media, four catering companies in Yucheng are being investigated as possible sources of the suspected food poisoning scandal.

The firms have been contracted by the local government for all public primary and secondary schools since May 2018.

Investigations are ongoing.

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