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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes -Cheesecake – Blue Cheese

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RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes in chilled cheesecake from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in blue cheese from Ireland in Ireland

RASFF Alert – Aflatoxin -Pistachios – Groundnuts – Dried Figs – Hazelnuts – Pistachios – Peanuts

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RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 41.85; Tot. = 57.21 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from Turkey in Italy

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 112.2; Tot. = 127.6 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts in shell from Egypt in Bulgaria

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 12.71; Tot. = 28.79 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Spain in France

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 5.5; Tot. = 13.4 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnuts from China in Spain

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 9.5 µg/kg – ppb) in chopped roasted hazelnut kernels from Turkey in Belgium

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 13.8; Tot. = 14.9 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled pistachios from Iran in Belgium

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 3.7; Tot. = 4.1 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts from China in Spain

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A -Pistachios

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RASFF – ochratoxin A (94 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF Alerts – E.coli -Mussels

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RASFF – too high count of Escherichia coli (490 MPN/100g) in live mussels from Spain in Italy

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Derby (presence /25g) and too high count of Escherichia coli (2400 MPN/100g) in live mussels from Denmark in Germany

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella -Chicken – Pork Trimming – Sesame Seeds – Pork and Beef Mince – Betel Leaves – Moringa -Mung Beans -Mussels

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RASFF – Salmonella enterica (presence /25g) in frozen raw chicken breast from Brazil in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella enterica (presence /25g) in frozen raw chicken breast with added water from Brazil in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella enterica (present /25g) in frozen salted chicken breasts from Brazil in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella enterica (presence /25g) in frozen raw chicken breast salted from Brazil in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen raw salted chicken breast from Brazil in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen raw chicken breasts with added water from Brazil in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Derby (presence /25g) in chilled pork trimmings from Germany in Sweden

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Bergen (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in whitish sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in hulled sesame seeds from India in Italy

RASFF-Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen raw skinless boneless chicken breasts with added water from Brazil in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Derby (2 out of 5 /10g) in chilled mixure minced pork and beef from Germany in Slovakia

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in betel leaves from India in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Chester (presence /25g) in mung bean seeds from Australia in the UK

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in powder moringa leaf and moringa leads from India in Italy

RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Derby (presence /25g) and too high count of Escherichia coli (2400 MPN/100g) in live mussels from Denmark in Germany

RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Aflatoxin -Animal Feed

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RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg – ppb) in animal feed from India in the UK

RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Enterobacteriaceae – Fish Meal

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RASFF– Salmonella (presence /25g) and too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (1.3x10E4; 2.4x10E4; 2x10E3; 2.9x10E4; 5.2x10E3 CFU/g) in fish meal from Cape Verde in Portugal

RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Fish Meal – Processed Animal Proteins

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RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in fish meal from Cape Verde in Portugal

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) and too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (1.3x10E4; 2.4x10E4; 2x10E3; 2.9x10E4; 5.2x10E3 CFU/g) in fish meal from Cape Verde in Portugal

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in fish meal from Cape Verde in Portugal

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in processed animal proteins from the Netherlands in Belgium

RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in processed animal proteins from Germany in Belgium

 

USA – Versa Marketing, Inc. Recalls Fusia Szechuan Stir Fry Because of Possible Health Risk- Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Versa Marketing Inc. of Fresno, CA is recalling 4,089 cases of Fusia Szechuan Stir fry because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.  Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The product was distributed to only Aldi stores.

The affected product was distributed in poly bags in a multi-pack under the following labels codes:

Fusia Szechuan Stir fry, Net Weight 21 oz (595 grams) UPC code 041498-178864 Code: Best by date 6-14-18

No other product was affected by this voluntary recall.

The company has not received any complaints in relation to this product and is not aware of any illnesses associated with the product to date.

The recall was a result of product being tested at retail by the State of Florida which had tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.  The company has ceased distribution of the product and the company and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.  The company is fully cooperating with the FDA.

Consumers who purchased the product are urged not to consume this product, and throw it away.  Consumer requiring refunds or with questions may contact the company at 1-877-228-6814, Monday-Friday 8 am – 3 pm.

 

 

USA -Wayne Farms, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due To Potential Processing Deviation

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Class I Recall 017-2017

Health Risk: High Feb 28, 2017

Congressional and Public Affairs
Allie Ryan
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

 

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2017 – Wayne Farms, LLC, a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 12,610 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products due to a potential processing defect, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The ready-to-eat breaded chicken bite items were packaged on Dec. 1, 13 and 30, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF Only)]

  • Cases of 2 clear plastic 5-lb bags of “Waffle Breaded Bites: Fully Cooked Breaded White Meat Chicken Bites.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-20214” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to Food Lion stores in Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

The problem was discovered when the firm received a customer complaint that the product looked undercooked.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Alan Sterling with Wayne Farms, LLC at 678-450-3092.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.