Denmark – Mold/Mould in Pita Bread

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ISRASCAN / GymPoint EXPORT IMPORT is recalling Coop 365 Jumbo Wholemeal Spita and Änglamark Pita Bread due to the discovery of mold in the products.
Updated on 10.01.2022 with a new best before date.

Recalled Foods , Published: December 23, 2021

Modified January 10, 2022

What foods:
Coop 365 Jumbo Fuldkornspita
Net content: 320g
Best before date: 01.21.2022
EAN-Code: 7340011469377

Änglamark Pita bread
Net content: 320g
Best before-dates: 09/02/2022 and 03/07/2022
EAN-Code: 7340191103238

Sold in:
SuperBrugsen , Dagli’Brugsen, Kvickly, Fakta, Coop 365 and Irma as well as on Coop.dk MAD

Company recalling:
ISRASCAN / GymPoint EXPORT IMPORT

Cause:
The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the products.

Risk:
Mold formation makes the product kernels unsuitable as food.

Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the products back to the store where they were purchased or to discard them.

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Norway – The Norwegian Zoonoses Report 2020

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Summary

The occurrence of most zoonotic pathogens in animals was stable in 2020 compared to previous years. The occurrence in humans, however, decreased in 2020 due to the COVID-19 situation. The decrease was highest in campylobacteriosis, salmonellosis and E. coli (EHEC/VTEC) infections, mainly due to less travel associated cases. Introduction The Zoonosis Report is published annually in Norway in accordance with the requirements of the EU Council Directive 2003/99/EC. In addition, data on specified zoonoses in feed, animals and food are reported to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Corresponding data from humans are reported to the European Center for Disease Control (ECDC).

These two European institutions compile an annual European zoonosis report based on the received data: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/6971The Norwegian Veterinary Institute (NVI) is responsible for reporting of Norwegian data to EFSA, while the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) reports Norwegian data to ECDC. The Zoonosis Report is written by the NVI in collaboration with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) and NIPH.

Click to access 2021_63%20Zoonoserapporten%202020.pdf

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USA – One death confirmed, another under investigation in Pennsylvania hepatitis A outbreak; officials name restaurant

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Food Safety News

The Montgomery County Office of Public Health in Pennsylvania announced today the temporary closure of Gino’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in West Norriton in relation to a deadly hepatitis A virus outbreak.

County officials say the restaurant will be closed until further notice while the investigation continues.

Authorities believe the outbreak began in late November, and current data suggests that the outbreak “no longer presents a risk.” However, officials are continuing to look into the situation.

Per standard public health protocols, the county health department coordinated with the Pennsylvania Department of Health to issue a health advisory on Wednesday, but the restaurant was not named at that time. The county continues to receive additional information to support its investigation and identify additional potential cases.

Investigation conducted to date suggests the exposure occurred in late November and no longer presents a risk. However, additional investigation into probable cases resulting from the health advisory associated with this outbreak are underway.

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USA – Fourth person dies in hepatitis A outbreak traced to Virginia restaurants

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Food Safety News

A fourth person has died in a hepatitis A outbreak traced to Famous Anthony’s restaurants in Roanoke Valley in Virginia.

Larry Vest died on Christmas after fighting the liver disease for months. His wife Diane, who was also infected, died in the fall of 2021. 

More than 50 people were infected with the hepatitis A virus in relation to an infected employee who worked at three Famous Anthony’s locations at Grandin Road Extension, Williamson Road and Crystal Spring Avenue, according to public health officials. Infected people may not show symptoms for up to two weeks while they are contagious.

James Hamlin, a Roanoke County man, died Oct. 8. The name of the other person who died has not been released. About 30 people have been so sick from the virus that they had to be admitted to hospitals.

Hepatitis A can be prevented with a vaccine. Vaccines are generally available from primary care providers, occupational health care clinics or health departments.

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Canada – Mahruse brand Tahini Sesame Seed Paste recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Summary

Product
Tahini Sesame Seed Paste
Issue
Food » Microbial Contamination » Salmonella
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions

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USA – More Dole Lettuce recalled over Listeria Risk

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Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads described below processed at its Springfield, OH and Soledad, CA production facilities containing iceberg lettuce, due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.

Products subject to the voluntary recall from Springfield, OH are identified by a product lot code beginning with the letter “W” and a “Best if Used By” date between December 22, 2021 and January 9, 2022. Products subject to the voluntary recall from Soledad, CA are identified by a product lot code beginning with the letter “B” and a “Best if Used By” date between December 23, 2021 and January 8, 2022. The product lot codes are located in the upper-right-hand corner of the package (see example below). Consumers who still have any of these products in their refrigerators are urged not to consume the product and to discard it immediately. No illnesses have been reported with the products being recalled to date.

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Argentina – Salmonella: Salta, Argentina reports 1,643 cases in 2021

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In a follow-up on the Salmonella situation in Salta province, Argentina, The Salta Ministry of Public Health reported that, in 2021, they confirmed 1,643 cases of salmonellosis in the province.

“Of the total number of cases, 72% were concentrated in the city of Salta and 28% in the interior of the province,” officials said.

According to provincial statistics, children from 0 to 14 years of age are the most affected by salmonellosis, adding 1,008 cases, which is equivalent to 61.35% of the total.

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USA – Some Trader Joe’s soycutash recalled for concerns about Listeria contamination

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Food Safety News

Sno Pac Foods Inc. of Caledonia, MN, if recalling Trader Joe’s brand soycutash from a store in Monrovia, CA, because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled items has an item number of 99319 and is a mix of sweet corn, shelled edamame and red bell peppers. The product is sole in 16-ounce packages.

The product is labeled as “Keep Frozen” and has a UPC number of 0099-3197.

Some of the soycutash has a lot code of SOM2.309.1C and a use-by date of 11/05/23. Other packages of the product have a lot code of SOM1.310.1C and a use-by date of 11/06/23. There are also recalled packages with a lot code of SOM1.315.1C and a use by date of 11/11/23.

Trader Joe’s Soycutash, Item # 99319. A mix of Sweet Corn, Shelled Edamame, and Red Bell Peppers. Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 lb.) 454g. Keep Frozen. UPC 0099-3197. Dist & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe’s Monrovia, CA 91016

F-0365-2022

 Class II

Lot Code SOM2.309.1C, Use By Date 11/05/23 Lot Code SOM1.310.1C, Use By Date 11/06/23 Lot Code SOM1.315.1C, Use By Date 11/11/23

1913 Cases (24-16oz bags per case)

Soycutash Edamame may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

FDA

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Research – Scientists invent biodegradable bacteria-killing packaging

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Food Safety News

Scientists from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Nanyang Technological University Singapore have developed a biodegradable food packaging material that kills harmful microbes and could extend the shelf-life of fresh fruit by two to three days.

Having an antibacterial and biodegradable alternative for food packaging could be hugely beneficial for waste reductions and food safety. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, containers and packaging make up a major portion of municipal solid waste, amounting to 82.2 million tons of generation in 2018. Packaging is defined as the products used to wrap or protect goods, including food, beverages, medications and cosmetic products.

The new packaging is intended for food items such as raw meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and ready-to-eat meals. Professor Mary Chan, the director of NTU’s Centre for Antimicrobial Bioengineering who co-led the project, says the team’s aim is to replace conventional plastic packaging with the new material that will also double the shelf life of produce.

“Vegetables are a source of wastage because even if they are refrigerated, they will continue to respire, leading to spoilage after a week or two. With the antimicrobial packaging, there is a chance to extend their shelf life. . . and also make the vegetables and fruits look fresh with time,” she said.

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Canada – Certain Dole and President’s Choice brand salad products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Dole - American Blend - 340 g - label

Product
Certain salad products
Issue
Food » Microbial Contamination » Listeria
What to do

Do not consume the recalled products

Issue

Dole Canada Company is recalling certain Dole and President’s Choice brand salad products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recalled products have been sold nationally.

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