RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in raw milk cheese from the Netherlands in the Netherlands
RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (<100 CFU/g) in chilled smoked poultry sausages (knacks) from France
RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (between 10 and 570 CFU/g) in frozen smoked trout from Estonia, thawed in Denmark in Denmark
RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in whole liquid egg from Ukraine, via Latvia in Hungary
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen salted chicken half breasts from Brazil in the Netherlands
RASFF-Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in sesame seeds from Nigeria in the Netherlands
RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in sesame paste with pistachio from Turkey in Germany
RASFF-food poisoning suspected to be caused by not properly prepared chickpeas and beans with insufficient labelling from unknown origin, packaged and labelled in Sweden in Sweden
RASFF-food poisoning suspected to be caused by Salmonella in smoked marlin from Italy with raw material from Spain in Italy
RASFF-too high count of Escherichia coli (120000; 150000 CFU/g) in camembert cheese from Austria in Austria
RASFF-ochratoxin A (13.6 µg/kg – ppb) in paraboiled rice from Sri Lanka in Switzerland
RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in fish meal from the United States in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in fish meal from the United States in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella (SG Poly II in 4 out of 5 samples /25g) in fish meal from the United States, via Germany in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in fish meal from the United States in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella (SG O:3,10,15 in 1 and SG O:7 in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in fish meal from the United States, via Germany in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in fish meal from the United States in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Mbandaka (present /25g) in soybean meal extract from Italy in Austria
Posted in Animal Feed, RASFF, Salmonella, Uncategorized
Ottawa, October 9, 2018 – La Granja Foods is recalling The Farm La Granja brand Queso ranchero fresco from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Farm La Granja | Queso ranchero fresco | 1 lb | All Best Before Dates up to and including November 15, 2018 | None |
An investigation into a series of deaths linked to listeria on rockmelons has concluded the contaminated fruit came from a single farm in New South Wales, and the outbreak was largely caused by the weather.
Between January 16 and April 10, 22 cases of listeriosis occurred across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania, which led to seven deaths and a miscarriage.
A report released on Thursday by the NSW Department of Primary Industries confirmed those cases were all linked to consumption of rockmelon packed at Rombola Family Farms in Nericon, NSW.
Strong winds and heavy rain continue to wreak havoc across parts of the South today as Hurricane Michael meanders out of Georgia and heads up the mid-Atlantic Coast.
In addition to the devastating damage that is immediately visible today, less obvious hazards in the wake of the massive storm are expected to last weeks. Food safety dangers come in various forms and can cause severe illnesses and deaths as floodwaters recede.
Among the most vulnerable foods are fresh fruits and vegetables. They are breeding grounds for pathogens when power outages cause the loss of refrigeration and temperature control. Fresh produce that comes into contact with floodwater can be instantly contaminated with a wide range of bacteria, viruses and parasites.
The toxic composition of floodwater is such a serious food safety hazard that federal law prohibits the sale, distribution or donation of any produce or other food crops from fields that are flooded. Special inspections are required before such crops can even be used for animal feed.
Hurricane Michael leaves behind a treacherous, dangerous landscape that will likely pose risks to human health for weeks to come, experts say.
The water itself can carry bacteria and viruses that pose a major health hazard.
Among the medical dangers are cholera, Hepatitis A and vibriosis, said Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency room physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Glatter said storm victims need to stay focused on staying healthy while they await recovery efforts. That may mean not rushing outside as soon as the skies clear.
“Don’t panic— try to take things one step at a time when you feel overwhelmed,” he said.
Posted in Boil Water Notice, Contaminated water, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Hepatitis A, Uncategorized, Vibrio, Vibrio cholera, Vibrio vulnificans, Water, water microbiology, Water Safety
