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RASFF-norovirus (presence) in live oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from France in Italy

RASFF-norovirus in live oysters from France in Italy

RASFF-norovirus (genogroup II) in deep-frozen raspberries from China in Germany

RASFF – high bacterial count (6000, 6100, 6500, 8000 CFU/g) in carrageenans from the Philippines In Poland

RASFF-ochratoxin A (28.7 µg/kg – ppb) in turmeric from Spain in Belgium

RASFF-ochratoxin A (95.4 <–> 671.9 µg/kg – ppb) in whole pepper, ground chili, turmeric powder and lemongrass powder from Thailand in Italy

RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (400 CFU/g) in smoked salmon from Belgium, with raw material from Norway in Belgium

RASFF -fresh black olives from Morocco infested with moulds

RASFF -shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx-2 /25g) in frozen beef from Uruguay, via Belgium in the Netherlands

RASFF-Salmonella Mbandaka (presence /25g) in organic sunflower cake from Italy in Sweden

RASFF-Salmonella Mbandaka (presence /25g) in organic soy expeller from the Netherlands in Sweden

RASFF-Salmonella Senftenberg (presence /25g) in feed for piglets from Belgium in Finland

RASFF-Salmonella Havana (presence /25g) in organic soybean cake expeller from Italy in Finland

RASFF-Salmonella Agona (present /25g) in sunflower meal from the Czech Republic in Germany

FDA

OLMA-XXI, Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling NORVEN herring in oil, Lot 530611, 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.

NORVEN herring in oil was distributed to distributors and retail stores in NY, NJ, CT, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, FL, and CA.

The affected NORVEN herring in oil is packaged in plastic containers (tubs):

• Net Wt. 17.6 oz. (500g), UPC barcode 856687004196; Lot # 530611, Best before: 10/27/16 (stamped on bottom label);
• Net Wt. 10.6 oz. (300g), UPC barcode 856687004189; Lot # 530611, Best before: 10/27/16 (stamped on bottom label).

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall is the result of sampling and testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the 17.6 oz. (500g) packages of NORVEN Herring in oil, Lot # 530611. The distribution of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased plastic containers of Norven herring in oil, Lot 530611, are urged not to consume this product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-675-0706, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm, EDT.

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Pictsweet frozen vegetables have been recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall has not been posted on the FDA recall page, but different grocers have listed the recall on their web sites. Pictsweet also does not have any information on its web site. And, in a troubling development, many different grocery store chains have posted different UPC numbers and “best by” dates for the same recalled product. Some stores recall only one of the products; others recall two or more different products. Pictsweet has alerted these retailers about the recall.

MPI

Southern Fresh Foods Ltd is recalling Delmark Baby Spinach 150gm, 500gm and 3kg packs after discovering that the product has tested positive for Listeria.