Canada – Organic sesame seeds recalled due to Salmonella

CFIA

Summary

Product
Organic sesame seeds
Issue
Food » Microbial Contamination » Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume the recalled products

Affected products

Issue

Industry is recalling Organic Sesame Seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled products have been sold in Saskatchewan and Ontario.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
  • Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home
  • Do not consume the recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Italy – Tasting box IHerbs 45 filters – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : ERBA LOGICA

Name : Tasting box Infusions 45 filters

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 19, 2021

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Italy – Herb Infusions – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : ERBA LOGICA

Denomination : Herbs that Lighten; Bag of 15 filters 18 gr, Jar 40 gr, Jar 20 filters 24 gr

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 19, 2021

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Italy – Herb Infusions – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : ERBA LOGICA

Name : Tasting jar Infusions 45 filters

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 19, 2021

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USA – Starbucks Hepatitis A

Food Poisoning Bulletin

The Camden County Health Department has been notified by a health care provider that a food handler employed at a Starbucks at 1490 Blackwood Clementon Road in Gloucester Township tested positive for hepatitis A and worked through the infectious period.

On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Department of Health was notified that a patient tested positive for hepatitis A and an investigation was instantly commissioned. Members of the Food Surveillance Unit visited the store on Wednesday and conducted an inspection, which showed no evidence of food safety violations. Based on the ongoing investigation the store was closed for operation and was not reopened until all the employees were vaccinated.

Italy – Infused Herbs; 40 gr bag and 15 18 gr filters, 40 gr jar and 20 24 gr filters, Box 15 – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : ERBA LOGICA

Name : Infused Lightness; 40 gr bag and 15 18 gr filters, 40 gr jar and 20 24 gr filters, Box 15

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 19, 2021

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Italy – BOX 15 Herbs – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : ERBA LOGICA

Name : BOX 15 LIGHTNESS FILTERS

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 19, 2021

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Organic Figs – Dried Figs – Shelled Hazelnuts – Pistachios – Spice Mix for Chapli Kebab

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried organic figs from Turkey in Germany

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Excessive aflatoxin levels (aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin) in dried organic figs from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins (B1 = 76.31; Tot. = 89.18 µg/kg – ppb) in dried organic figs from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxins in shelled hazelnuts from Georgia in Italy

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxins in Turkish Organic Dried Figs in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in pistachios from the United States in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from Turkey in Germany

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Elevated Aflatoxin B1 in Spice Mix for Chapli Kebab from Pakistan in Ireland

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Dry Figs/ Rye Bread

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Increased content of ochratoxin A in dry figs used in production of rye bread from Turkey,  Croatia, Slovenia, Austria

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