RASFF-ochratoxin A (13.03 µg/kg – ppb) in raisins from Turkey in Poland
RASFF-ochratoxin A (12.3 µg/kg – ppb) in raisins from Turkey in Italy
RASFF-ochratoxin A (24.3 µg/kg – ppb) in raisins from Turkey in Poland
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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Hazlenut Kernels – Shelled Hazlenuts – Groundnuts- Pistachio Nuts – Peanuts –
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 10 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey in Italy
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 14.2; Tot. = 17.8 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled hazelnuts from Turkey in Italy
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 29.13; Tot. = 30.88 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt in Croatia
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 21.2; Tot. = 22.3 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio nuts from Iran in Spain
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 55; Tot. = 61 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts without shell from China in Spain
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 13.0; Tot. = 15.8 / B1 = 12.6; Tot. = 15.7 / B1 = 7.4; Tot. = 11.2 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio nuts with shell from Iran in Spain
RASFF-aflatoxins (Tot. = 33 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia in Bulgaria
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 64 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Sudan in the Netherlands
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 35.5; Tot. = 43.6 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan in Italy
RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Sesame Seeds – Gluten and Lactose Free Salami – Salted Chicken Breasts – Chilled Beef – Cumin – Veal Meat- Dried Seaweed Strips
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Bergen (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan, via Turkey in Greece
RASFF-Salmonella (present in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Münster (in 1 out of 5 units /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Hartford (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from Ethiopia, via the United Arab Emirates in Greece
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in gluten- and lactose-free salami from Italy in Italy
RASFF-Salmonella (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen salted chicken breasts from Chile in the UK
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled beef from the Netherlands in Sweden
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in cumin from Turkey in the Netherlands
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Dublin (presence /25g) in frozen vealmeat from Denmark in Sweden
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Idikan (presence /25g) in dried seaweed strips from China in Germany
RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Salmonella – E.coli – Poultry Meal – Lamb Meal
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. anatum (presence /25g) in poultry meal from Spain in Italy
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. anatum (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Liverpool (presence /25g) and too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (15; 55; 100; 140; 230 CFU/g) in lamb meal from the United Kingdom
RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Aflatoxin – Groundnut Kernels
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 170; Tot. = 190 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Sudan in the Netherlands
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 140; Tot. = 160 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Sudan in the Netherlands
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 430; Tot. = 750 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia in the Netherlands
RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 160; Tot. = 320 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from the Gambia in the Netherlands
USA – Buenas Frozen Coconut Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
Global Commodities of California is recalling one lot of Buenas brand frozen grated coconut because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The recall notice did not state if any illnesses have been reported in connection with this specific recalled product, but the notice does state that “the issue was discovered through testing conducted by the state of California Department of Public Health while investigation reported illnesses.” There is a Salmonella outbreak ongoing at this time in the United States that is linked to dried coconut that has sickened 13 people in 5 states.
The products name is grated coconut. The brand name is Buenas. The coconut is grated and frozen, with UPC number 4806514650443, lot number 10BAAGA. The coconut is packed in a 16 ounce plastic bag and is a product of the Philippines. The frozen coconut was shipped two retail locations in Northern California beginning in February 2018.
India – Suspected food poisoning
More than 40 persons underwent treatment for diarrhoea and stomach pain allegedly after they consumed ‘prasadam’ served at a temple near Mettupalayam.
S. Cheralathan, Chief Medical Officer of the Mettupalayam Government Hospital, said 18 out of 41 persons who sought treatment were admitted after they had diarrhoea and stomach pain. Two patients admitted were children. He said that condition of all the patients were stable.
“Some kind of contamination or unhygienic handling of the ingredients could have caused the food poisoning”, said Dr. Cheralathan.
It was said that the preparation was reportedly made with expired ghee.
UK – Why more than 60 diners fell ill after eating at this pub – Clostridium perfringens
Health chiefs have identified the cause of a food poisoning outbreak at a pub which left dozens of diners suffering with sickness and diarrhoea.
Public Health England (PHE) and North Somerset Council launched an investigation after more than 60 people reportedly fell ill after eating at the Old Farmhouse in Nailsea, North Somerset, on Mothering Sunday last month.
The PHE says initial investigations have indicated the most likely organism that caused people to fall ill is Clostridium perfringens.
The infection often occurs when foods are prepared in large quantities and kept warm for a long time before serving.
Libya – Two cases of Salmonella poisoning recorded in Derna
Al-Wahdah Hospital in Derna announced the detection of two cases of infection by Salmonella Agona in two infants.
The Assistant Director General of the hospital, Dr. Adel Edwal, called on the Health Services Department in the city to publish a circular that stipulates which milk might become contaminated with Salmonella, stressing the need to increase awareness and strengthen the monitoring mechanisms in the city.
Earlier, The National Center for Disease Control in Libya warned citizens against buying baby milk sold in the Libyan market produced by Frence’s Lactalis as a result of the possibility of contamination with Salmonella.
USA – Utah Hepatitis A – Second Death
The Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD) announced today that two county residents have died due to Utah’s ongoing hepatitis A outbreak. The first death occurred in January but due to other health conditions affecting the individual, officials were waiting on confirmatory tests to declare an official cause of death. The second death occurred in late March.
