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RASFF-histamine (1162 mg/kg – ppm) in chilled yellowfin tuna from Spain in Italy

RASFF-foodborne outbreak (scombroid syndrome) caused by defrosted tuna from Spain in Italy

RASFF-Salmonella typhimurium (2 out of 5 samples² /25g) in chilled chicken legs from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF-too high count of Escherichia coli (490 MPN/100g) in live clams (Chamelea gallina) from Italy in Italy

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 8.6; Tot. = 9.1 µg/kg – ppb) in dried red chilli peppers from India in the UK

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 7.6; Tot. = 8.1 µg/kg – ppb) in crushed chilli from India in the UK

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 15.8 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled pistachios from Turkey in Germany

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 81; Tot. = 83.7 µg/kg – ppb) and ochratoxin A (38.5 µg/kg – ppb) in chilli powder from Sri Lanka in Cyprus

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 16.7; Tot. = 17.55 / B1 = 16.56; Tot. = 17.52 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched whole peanuts from Nicaragua in Poland

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 6.8; Tot. = 7.5 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from China in the UK

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 3.1; Tot. = 15.5 µg/kg – ppb) in red groundnuts from Uganda in Finland

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 114; Tot. = 127 µg/kg – ppb) in whole almonds from the United States in Germany

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 4.4 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut butter from the Philippines in the UK

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 25; Tot. = 29 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 9.9; Tot. = 15 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey in the Netherlands

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 35; Tot. = 91 µg/kg – ppb) in berbere powder from Ethiopia in Germany

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 7.5; Tot. = 8.3 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts with shell from Egypt in Italy

RASFF-cheese from Italy produced with milk contaminated with aflatoxins (M1: 0.1; 0.095; 0.87) in Italy

RASFF-aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios in shell from Iran in Spain

RASFF- Salmonella (presence /25g) in linseed cake from Ukraine in Hungary

Ingenta Connect

Numerous antimicrobial chemicals are currently utilized as processing aids with the aim of reducing pathogenic bacteria on processed poultry carcasses. Carryover of active sanitizer to a carcass rinse solution intended for recovery of viable pathogenic bacteria by regulatory agencies may cause false-negative results. This study was conducted to document the potential carryover effect of five sanitizing chemicals commonly used as poultry processing aids for broilers in a postchill dip. The effect of postdip drip time on the volume of sanitizer solution carryover was first determined by regression of data obtained from 10 carcasses. The five sanitizer solutions were diluted with buffered peptone water at 0-, 1-, and 5-min drip time equivalent volumes as determined by the regression analysis. These solutions were then spiked to 10⁵ CFU/ml with a mixture of five nalidixic acid-resistant Salmonella enterica serovars, stored at 4°C for 24 h, and finally enumerated by plate count on brilliant green sulfa agar containing nalidixic acid. At the 0- and 1-min drip time equivalents, no Salmonella recovery was observed in three of the five sanitizers studied. At the 5-min drip time equivalent, one of these sanitizers still exhibited significant (P ≤ 0.05) bactericidal activity. These findings potentially indicate that the currently utilized protocol for the recovery of Salmonella bacteria from postchill sanitizer interventions may lead to false-negative results due to sanitizer carryover into the carcass rinsate.

FDA

TORONTO – As a precaution, SunOpta expanded its voluntary recall of a limited number of sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

The initial recall was limited to sunflower kernel products produced at SunOpta’s Crookston, Minn. facility between the dates of February 1, 2016 and February 19, 2016.  The expanded recall includes products produced February 20, 2016 through April 21, 2016, the date on which the facility ceased production of the products.  No illnesses have been confirmed related to the consumption of this product.

CFIA

Ottawa, May 19, 2016 – Cantran Meat Co. Ltd. is recalling raw pork and pork organ products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume and food service establishments, retailers, distributors and manufacturers in Alberta, should not serve, use, or sell these products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The affected raw pork and pork organ products, supplied by Cantran Meat Co. Ltd., may have been transformed into raw muscle meat cuts, ground pork, sausages, and raw ready-to-eat products. The products, which have been sold fresh, have only been distributed in Alberta.

The affected products are known to have been sold or distributed by the companies listed below from April 28, 2016 up to and including May 14, 2016. These products may have been sold pre-packaged or clerk-served, with or without a label. Consumers who are unsure if they have the affected products are advised to check with their retailer.

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Ajinomoto Windsor is updating its recall of some not ready to eat frozen foods because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. This is a secondary recall because these products contain vegetables that are part of the CRF Frozen Fodos Recall. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products.

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Stahlbush Island Farms is updated its recall of Stahlbush Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Green Beans for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. There have been no illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, May 18, 2016 – New Moon Tea Co. is recalling New Moon Tea Co. brand Sunrise Tea and Turmeric Tonic from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in British Columbia and through Internet sales.