RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 38.2; Tot. = 42.2 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States in Germany
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 17.7; Tot. = 18.8 µg/kg – ppb) in almonds from the United States in Spain
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 8.1; Tot. = 11 µg/kg – ppb) and Bacillus cereus enterotoxigenic (40000 CFU/g) in fermented banku flour from Ghana, via the Netherlands in Germany
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 91.6; Tot. = 106 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey in Sweden
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 170; Tot. = 180 µg/kg – ppb) in unshelled pistachios from Iran in France
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 8.7; Tot. = 14) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 6.3 / B1 = 2.2 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 2.6 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands
RASFF-too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (between 730 and >15000 CFU/g) in frozen raw pet food from the Netherlands in Belgium
Posted in Animal Feed, Enterobacteriaceae, RASFF, Uncategorized
RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g) in blood worms intended to be used in ornamental fish food from China in Germany
Posted in Animal Feed, RASFF, Salmonella, Uncategorized
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 0.21 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels for birdfeed from the Gambia in Belgium
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 790 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia in Belgium
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 84 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia in Belgium
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 78 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from the Gambia in Belgium
Posted in Aflatoxin, Animal Feed, RASFF, Uncategorized
A hotel in Egypt where a Brit couple stayed before their tragic deaths is still available to book through a range of popular websites.
John Cooper, 69, and his wife Susan, 63, died on August 21 after staying at the Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel in Hurghada. John sadly died at the hotel and Susan passed away at a nearby hospital on the same day.
Thomas Cook revealed on Wednesday that tests on the food and hygiene standards at the hotel identified a high level of e-coli and staphylococcus bacteria.
The Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel remains on stop sale to Thomas Cook customers until further notice.
But at the time of publication on Wednesday evening, the hotel appeared to still be available to book through several other well-known sites – including tripadvisor, Booking.com, trivago, Hotels.com, ebookers.com and Expedia.co.uk.
Posted in E.coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Uncategorized
Ottawa, September 6, 2018 – The food recall warning issued on August 26, 2018 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Randsland Farms Inc. is recalling Randsland brand Super Salad Kit from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randsland | Super Salad Kit | 454 g | 090718 | 0 57225 00005 6 |
Ottawa, September 6, 2018 – La Cie McCormick Canada is recalling Compliments brand Chili Powder from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliments | Chili Powder | 155 g | 2020 MA 26 | 0 55742 35921 3 |
The FDA, CDC, along with state and local officials investigated a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis illnesses associated with Del Monte vegetable trays recalled from Kwik Trip/Kwik Star locations in the United States.
Update – September 6, 2018
As of September 6, 2018, a total of 250 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora infection were reported in people who reportedly ate recalled pre-packaged Del Monte vegetable trays. CDC reports that the numbers of reported cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States have returned to baseline levels.
FDA evaluated and reviewed the distribution and supplier information for each component of the recalled vegetable trays as part of the traceback investigation. The investigation did not identify a single source or potential point of contamination for any of the items that comprised the recalled vegetable trays. The traceback investigation is complete.
Recommendations
Consumers who have symptoms of cyclosporiasis should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
Posted in Cyclospora, FDA, food bourne outbreak, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Uncategorized
| Issue Date | 4.9.2018 |
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| Source of Information | Centre for Food Safety |
| Food Product | Kowloon Dairy Hi-Calcium Skimmed milk drink |
| Product Name and Description | Product name: Kowloon Dairy Hi-Calcium Skimmed milk drink
Manufacturer: The Kowloon Dairy Ltd Volume: 236 millilitres per pack Use-by date: August 23, 2018 |
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| Further Information | The CFS press release |
