RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Aflatoxin –

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 0.025 mg/kg – ppm) in gluten corn from France, via the Netherlands in the Netherlands

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USA – Dog food product tested positive for Salmonella

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FDA

Product Details

Product Description: Ranch Hound Maintenance Mini-Chunk Dog Food UPC 7 22304 39123 2, Manufactured for Atwood Distributing, L.P., Enid, OK. 40 lb. bag

Reason for Recall:Dog food product tested positive for Salmonella

Product Quantity:3 bags

Recall Number:

Code Information:Lots E1066 and E1067, best by 3/7/2022 and 3/8/2022

Classification:

Not Yet Classified

Event Details

Event ID:87553

Voluntary / Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type:Veterinary

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed to a distribution center in Texas

Recalling Firm:

Cargill, Inc Corporate Headquarters
15407 McGinty Rd W
Wayzata, MN 55391-2365
United States

Recall Initiation Date:3/17/2021

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Canada – Notice not to consume cold meats manufactured and sold by the company Charcuterie Transilvania – Salmonella

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MAPAQ

MAPAQ, in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Charcuterie Transilvania, located at 378, avenue Lafleur, in Montreal , is warning the population not to consume the products indicated in the table. below because these foods may contain Salmonella bacteria .

Product name Format Targeted lot
“Cioboi dulce (Csabai-sweet sausage)” In addition to this, you need to know more about it.

Variable

Units sold until March 31, 2021
“Toba (Cheese head of village style language)”

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until March 31, 2021 inclusively , at the establishment designated above as well as at the branch located at 806, boulevard Curé-Labelle, in Laval. The products were weighed and packed by an attendant at the request of customers. Products could be packaged in plastic bags, waxed paper, or styrofoam trays and covered with plastic film. The product label included the words “Charcuterie Transilvania”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

People who have any of these products in their possession are therefore advised not to consume it. They must either return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the product does not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, they are likely to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria .

Consuming food contaminated with this bacteria can cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis can cause very serious infections. In healthy people, it can manifest with symptoms such as high fever, chills, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea, sometimes with blood in the stomachs. stool. Symptoms usually appear 6 to 72 hours after eating a contaminated food or after contact with an animal carrying the bacteria. Symptoms usually last three to seven days.

Additional information

Media relations
Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100,
extension 3512 www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Product (s)

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Singapore – Launch of newmyENVmobile app to provide integrated informationand services for the environment, water and food

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Singapore – Recall of Graindorge Petit Camembert Au Lait Cru from France due to presence of shigatoxin-producing E.coli

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SFA

The European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a notification on the recall of Graindorge Petit Camembert Au Lait Cru (raw milk cheese) from France due to the presence of shigatoxin-producing E.coli(STEC).
2. The implicated product was imported into Singapore by Indoguna (Singapore) Pte Ltd. The importer has confirmed that the product has been recalled and is no longer available for sale. Consumers who feel unwell after consuming the implicated product may wish to seek medical attention.
3. STEC infection can occur by consuming contaminated food, particularly raw or unpasteurised milk. Food contaminated with STEC may not look or smell spoilt but can still cause serious infections. Symptoms of STEC infection can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and vomiting. Raw milk cheese
4. Consumers who choose to consume raw milk cheese must be aware of the risks involved. Raw or unpasteurised milk and milk products is likely to contain more bacteria and other pathogens compared to pasteurised milk and milk products. This may include E. colibacteria. As a precaution, vulnerable groups of people, especially young children, pregnant women, elderly persons, or people with chronic illness such as diabetes, should avoid eating raw food.
5. The key to preventing foodborne illnesses lies in good food hygiene and food safety practices.
Consumers are advised to:
•Thoroughly cook raw food from animal sources;
•Keep raw food separate from vegetables, fruits, cooked and ready-to-eat food;

•Avoid raw (unpasteurised) milk or foods made from raw milk;
•Wash hands, utensils, or food preparation surfaces before and after handling raw food.
6.Details of the products areas follows.Implicated product:Product name: Graindorge Petit Camembert Au Lait Cru x 6 (150 g)Best before: 28/03/2021Country of origin:FranceIssued by the Singapore Food Agency31 March 2021

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USA – Sabra Dipping Company Issues Limited Voluntary Recall of a Single SKU of Classic Hummus – Salmonella

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FDA

Today Sabra Dipping Company, LLC announced that, in partnership with the FDA, it is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,100 cases of 10 oz Classic Hummus because it was potentially contaminated with Salmonella, that was discovered by a routine screen of a single tub by the FDA. The recall is limited to 1 SKU of 10 oz Classic Hummus produced on Friday, February 10, 2021 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 12:00 midnight with a “Best Before” date of April 26.

The voluntary recall is limited only to 10 oz Classic Hummus. No other Sabra products are affected by this recall. This product was distributed to 16 states. The product is over halfway through its shelf life. It’s unlikely you’ll find this product on the shelf. No illnesses or consumer complaints have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

The recalled product is listed below. Consumers can find time stamp and “Best Before” date on the top of each package.

UPC Item Best Before PRODUCTION DATE/TIME STAMP
300067 Classic Hummus, 10oz 4/26/21 On: Feb 10
Between: 18:00:27 and 23:49:00

The product was distributed in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Indiana, Mississippi, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

Consumers can contact Sabra Consumer Relations at 1-866-265-6761 for additional information Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Standard Time. Additionally, consumers who have purchased the specific recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase or visit www.sabrahummusrecall.comExternal Link Disclaimer for product reimbursement.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating a contaminated product. Most people recover without treatment. In rare circumstances, infection can produce more severe illness and require hospitalization. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Sabra Consumer Relations
 1-866-265-6761

Product Photos

  • Top label, Sabra Classic Hummus, 10 oz.
  • Side label, Sabra Classic Hummus, 10 oz

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Canada- Updated Food Recall Warning – Kolapore Springs brand and North Shore brand smoked trout products recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridium botulinum

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CFIA

Recall date:
March 30, 2021
Reason for recall:
Microbiological – Clostridium botulinum
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
North Shore Specialty Foods
Distribution:
Ontario
Extent of the distribution:
Consumer

Contents

Recall details

Ottawa, March 30, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on March 26, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

North Shore Specialty Foods is recalling Kolapore Springs brand and North Shore brand smoked trout products from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Kolapore Springs Smoked Trout Variable 6 27987 16383 4 All best before dates up to and including 2021 MR 31
Kolapore Springs Smoked Trout, Peppercorn Variable 6 27987 16383 4 All best before dates up to and including 2021 MR 31
North Shore Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillet Variable None All best before dates up to and including 2021 MR 31

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. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.

Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness.

Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Related recalls

2021-03-26 – Kolapore Springs brand smoked trout products recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

Product photos

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  • Kolapore Springs - Smoked trout
  • Kolapore Springs - Smoked trout, Peppercorn
  • North Shore: Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillet - Variable

Public enquiries and media

Company information
North Shore Specialty Foods: 1-705-606-1377 (Sean)
Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

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Ireland – Public health investigating E.coli outbreak at childcare facility in Mid-West

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Irish Examiner

The Department of Public Health in the Mid-West is handling an E.coli outbreak at a childcare facility and is reminding the public of the danger this bacteria can pose.

Verotoxigenic E.coli (VTec) is a powerful strain of E.coli bacterium that lives in the gut of healthy cattle and sheep and can cause serious illness in the elderly and in children aged under five.

The Mid-West public health department said the outbreak was under control but the incidence highlights the importance of hand hygiene and proper water treatment. 

VTec can be a source of food poisoning and can cause bowel inflammation leading to bloody diarrhoea and severe stomach cramps.

While some people may experience no symptoms, severe diarrhoea from VTec can last as long as nine days.

Public Health Mid-West said a hospital laboratory can confirm the presence of VTec if a person provides a stool sample to their doctor.

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Germany and Tunisia – working together to improve food safety

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bfr

Whether it be olive oil, dates or almonds, Tunisian food ought to become even safer. That is why the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), both institutions in the portfolio of the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), launched the project “Strengthening Food Safety and Consumer Protection in Tunisia”. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) provide in total 5 million euros for this over 5 years. The BMEL provides the necessary technical expertise through its two authorities. To begin with, high-ranking representatives of German and Tunisian ministries and authorities met today. The German Ambassador, Peter Prügel, opened the event. Under the chairmanship of Hichem Mechichi, the Tunisian Prime Minister and co-initiator, and in the presence of Dr. Maria Flachsbarth, Parliamentary State Secretary to the German Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, and Hans-Joachim Fuchtel, Parliamentary State Secretary to the German Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture as well as Mohamed Fadhel Kraiem, acting Tunisian Minister of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Maritime Fishing the BfR and the Tunisian Ministry of Health signed the implementation agreement for the project. “Building a functioning food safety system is a milestone for consumer health protection in Tunisia,” said BfR President Professor Dr. Dr. Andreas Hensel. “We are pleased that we can support Tunisia with the expertise of our institutions,” added his colleague BVL President Friedel Cramer.

In 2019, Tunisia adopted a new food safety law that allows the establishment of effective risk analysis structures. In the joint project, BfR and BVL are supporting the North African country in its implementation on the ground. The aim is to strengthen the administrative structures for food safety and consumer protection in Tunisia. The aim is to protect consumers and create better working conditions. In addition to regional trade, stable administrative structures and international standards are also important for the increasingly global and complex chain of goods.

Since the new law was passed, Tunisia has already set up a national Food Safety Authority (INSSPA) and a national risk assessment Agency (ANCSEP/ANER). Both are under the responsibility of the Tunisian Ministry of Health. As subsidiary bodies of the BMEL, BfR and BVL will advise the Tunisian sister authorities and provide training. Activities in the fields of policy advice, organizational development and training programmes for experts and managers are currently being planned together.

It is the first project to be based on the “Agreement on the involvement of BMEL business institutions in development cooperation projects”. The purpose of the agreement is to systematically integrate the expertise of institutions in the BMEL business area into BMZ’s development cooperation. The project is thus part of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s Africa Strategy, which defines strengthening food security as a goal for Africa’s participation in regional and international trade.

Press Release in French

About the BfR

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is a scientifically independent institution within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) in Germany. It advises the German federal government and German federal states (“Laender”) on questions of food, chemical and product safety. The BfR conducts its own research on topics that are closely linked to its assessment tasks.

About the BVL

The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) is an independent federal supreme authority within the remit of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL). BVL contributes to food safety through a wide range of measures. It issues approvals and coordinates monitoring programmes together with the Laender. Within the framework of the European rapid alert system, BVL ensures the flow of information between the EU and the Laender.

This text version is a translation of the original German text which is the only legally binding version.

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USA – Maryland recalls cheeses due to Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) and E.coli

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Food Poison Journal

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is warning consumers not to eat the following cheeses under the brand names La Cieba, La Colonia, and Selectos Latinos until further notice, as they may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) and E.coli bacteria:

  • Cuajada el Terron
  • Queso Morolique con Chile
  • Queso Con Loroco
  • Queso Con Chile
  • Queso Frijolero
  • Queso Duro Blando Salvadoreno
  • Queso Salvadoreno
  • Queso Seco Salvadoreno

Marylanders are advised not to consume these products. If you have purchased one or more of these products, throw them away. If you consumed one or more of these products, watch for symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, or fever. If symptoms occur, contact your healthcare provider.

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