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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Christie brand Ritz Bits Sandwiches (Cheese and Pizza Flavours) recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on July 23, 2018 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, July 20, 2018 – Mondelēz Canada is recalling Christie brand Ritz Bits Sandwiches (cheese and pizza flavours) from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Christie Ritz Bits Sandwiches – Cheese Flavoured 180 g 2019JA12
2019JA11
2019JA10
2019JA09
2019JA08
2019JA07
2019JA06
2019JA05
2019JA04
2019JA03
2019JA02
2019JA01
2018DE31		 0 66721 00216 7
Christie Ritz Bits Sandwiches – Pizza Flavoured 180 g 2019FE14
2019FE13
2019FE12		 0 66721 00556 4
Christie Mini Ritz Bits Sandwiches – Cheese Flavoured 30 x 42 g (1.26 kg) 2019MR13
2019MR12
2019MR11
2019MR10
2019MR09
2019MR08
2019MR07		 0 66721 00609 7
Christie Mini Ritz Bits Sandwiches – Cheese Flavoured 42 g 2019MR13
2019MR12
2019MR11
2019MR10
2019MR09
2019MR08
2019MR07		 0 66721 00608 0
Christie Ritz Bits Sandwiches -Cheese Flavoured 180 g – 6 Snak Paks 2018NO24
2018NO29
2019JA23
2019JA24		 0 66721 01623 2

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UK – Babease Limited recalls pouches of Broccoli, Parsnip & Lentils Baby Food due to the presence of spoilage organisms.

Posted on July 23, 2018 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Babease Limited is recalling three batches of “Broccoli, Parsnip & Lentils with Onion, Tomato, Quinoa, Fennel, Rapeseed Oil & Herbs” baby food because of the presence of spoilage organisms at unknown levels which may make this product unsafe to eat.

Product details

Broccoli, Parsnip & Lentils with Onion, Tomato, Quinoa, Fennel, Rapeseed Oil & Herbs
Pack size 130g
Batch code 02.06.2019-1, 02.06.2019-2, 02.06.2019-3
Best before 2 June 2019

No other Babease Limited products are known to be affected.

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UK – Waitrose recalls Crisp & Creamy Deli Style Coleslaw Side Salad because of the presence of Listeria

Posted on July 23, 2018 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Waitrose is recalling Crisp & Creamy Deli Style Coleslaw Side Salad because Listeria has been found in the product.

Product details

Waitrose Crisp & Creamy Deli Style Coleslaw
Use by 20/21/22/23 July

No other Waitrose products are known to be affected.

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UK – UPDATED: Greenyard Frozen UK Ltd recalls various frozen vegetable products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 23, 2018 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Greenyard Frozen UK Ltd has taken the precautionary step of voluntarily recalling various frozen vegetable products because they might contain Listeria monocytogenes. Best before dates for the Waitrose product listed below have been updated and the barcode information for the Aldi product added to update information included in FSA-PRIN-35-2018-Update-1.

Product details

Waitrose Essential Supersweet Sweetcorn
Pack size E1kg
Batch code All
Best before Aug 2018 Oct 2019 Nov 2019
Aldi Frozen Four Seasons Mixed Vegetables
Pack size All
Batch code Products with barcode 25466638 only
Best before All codes to Jan 2020

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Information – Why you should always flush your toilet with the seat down

Posted on July 22, 2018 by | Leave a comment

Yahoo

Leaving the seat up when you flush isn’t just a habit the females in your household find annoying – it’s a sure way to spread germs.

Flushing with the seat up is not just inconvenient, it’s downright unsanitary, as the toilet can send bacteria flying all over the bathroom, experts have warned.

Faecal matter from the toilet can spray up to two metres when the loo is flushed, meaning airborne poo particles can catch on nearby bathroom products including in the bristles of toothbrushes, which we put in our mouth.

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Research – Antibacterial Effect of Essential Oils against Spoilage Bacteria from Vacuum-Packed Cooked Cured Sausages

Posted on July 22, 2018 by | Leave a comment

Journal of Food Protection

Nonfermented sausages, which have a pH of around 6.0, a low salt concentration, and high moisture with a water activity higher than 0.95, are highly perishable. In this study, culture-dependent techniques and 16S rDNA approaches were used to identify the presumptive spoilage lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in sliced vacuum-packed cooked sausage during storage at 4°C. The antibacterial properties of essential oils (EOs) from the medicinal plants Carum carvi, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Curcuma longa, Citrus medica, and Eugenia caryophyllata against isolated LAB were also investigated. A total of 106 colonies were obtained on de Man Rogosa Sharpe medium after storage of sausages samples, and 16 isolates were identified from conventional morphological analysis of the bacterial populations. DNA extraction and 16S rDNA analysis indicated that Lactobacillus curvatus, Weissella viridescens, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus dextrinicus, Lactobacillus sakei, and Pediococcus dextrinicus were the main spoilage LAB. The antibacterial properties of EOs against isolated LAB were indicated by inhibition zones on culture plates of 7.8 to 31 mm, depending on the susceptibility of the tested LAB strain. The MICs and MBCs of five EOs were determined. The most effective EO against the LAB was C. zeylanicum followed by C. carvi and C. medica, and the least effective EO was C. longa. The EO from C. zeylanicum had the highest antimicrobial activity (lowest MICs) against LAB, with EO MICs of 4.66 to 5.33 μL/mL. The most susceptible isolate was L. mesenteroides, with a MIC of 4.66 μL/mL for the C. zeylanicum EO. These data indicate that the EO from C. zeylanicum could be used as a natural preservative for vacuum-packed emulsion‐type sausage.

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Research – Oregano oil can combat pathogens effectively, Studies claim

Posted on July 21, 2018 by | Leave a comment

File:OreganoEssentialOil.pngTop Health Journal 

95% of the Western population relies on antibiotics and other medicinal treatments, every time they face an illness. Although medicines provide a fast and significant solution to the problem, but the excessive use of drugs lead to the production of resistant strains of germs and pathogens. The current situation demands an urgent need of safe and natural alternatives replacing those expensive drugs.

The Indian Borage popularly known as Oregano is a common natural, and herbal medicinal plant employed for treating many mild but infectious and weakening diseases. From treating food poisoning to delaying the expiration of sauces and spices, from restoring a healthy gut to neutralizing the venomous insect bites and stings, Oregano plant extracts are almost used everywhere.

Recently, studies have revealed the potent use of oregano oil in killing pathogens effectively and safely. The researchers from the Georgetown University Medical Center have investigated the effects that the oregano oil would have on the growth of fungal yeast-Candida albicans. Candida had been known for its detrimental effects, that it causes when overgrown, on the digestive system, joints’ movement, and muscle exhaustion.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Hazlenuts – Groundnuts – Paprika Powder – Muesli for Children – Spice Mix – Almonds – Baby Food

Posted on July 20, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 12 µg/kg – ppb) in organic hazelnut kernels from Turkey in the Netherlands

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from China in Spain

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 5.1; Tot. = 5.1 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 15; Tot. = 19.1 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts kernels from Brazil in Germany

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 9.51; Tot. = 10.06 µg/kg – ppb) in spicy paprika powder from Turkey, via Spain in Germany

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 0.4 µg/kg – ppb) in muesli for children from Germany in switzerland

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 6.2; Tot. = 6.2 µg/kg – ppb) in spice mix from Pakistan in Ireland

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 7.1; Tot. = 8.1 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 12.7; Tot. = 20.4 µg/kg – ppb) in almonds from the United States in Spain

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 19; Tot. = 21 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 0.18 µg/kg – ppb) in cereal-based baby food from Switzerland in Switzerland

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 5.0 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

 

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RASFF Alert – Mould – Organic Raisins

Posted on July 20, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF-organic raisins from Turkey infested with moulds in Denmark

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USA – FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses Linked to Del Monte Vegetable Trays

Posted on July 20, 2018 by | Leave a comment

FDA cyclo

What is the Problem and What is Being Done About It?

FDA, CDC, state, and local partners are currently investigating several Cyclospora illnesses associated with recalled Del Monte 6oz and 12oz vegetable trays containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and dill dip that were sold by Kwik Trip/Kwik Star locations in IA, IN, MI, MN, and WI. Additionally, Del Monte is recalling “small veggie trays,” which are 28oz and include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery and dill dip that were distributed to Illinois and Indiana.

As of July 19, 2018, CDC has reported 237 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in persons from IA, MN, WI and MI who reportedly consumed the vegetable trays. Seven of these people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. The two cases from Michigan reportedly purchased the vegetable tray in Wisconsin and therefore Michigan is not impacted from this outbreak.

On June 8, 2018, Del Monte withdrew their 6oz and 12oz vegetable trays from retail market locations, and they are not currently available for purchase. However, consumers who purchased these trays before the withdrawal may still have product in their homes since the expiration date is June 17, 2018 or earlier. The 28oz vegetable trays that were distributed to IL and IN are being recalled as of June 15, 2018. Del Monte reports the recalled products were distributed to: Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Demond’s, Sentry, Potash, Meehan’s, Country Market, FoodMax Supermarket and Peapod in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and have “Best If Enjoyed By” date of June 17, 2018 or earlier.

FDA has not identified which of the ingredients is the vehicle for this outbreak; each component of these vegetable trays is under consideration. FDA is currently reviewing distribution and supplier information related to the vegetable trays; the investigation is ongoing.

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