Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins – okadaic acid (> 320 µg/kg – ppb) in live cockles used in canned cockles from Portugal in Spain
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RASFF Alerts – DSP – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning – Canned Cockles
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RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Lamb Carcasses
Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, eae, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, RASFF, STEC, STEC E.coli, STX 1, STX 2
RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Frozen Minced Chicken – Chicken Broiler Fillets – Black Pepper – Venison Trimmings – Pine Nuts – Broiler Livers – Eggs – Chicken Meat – Chicken Half Breasts
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen minced chicken from Lithuania in Lithuania
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken broiler fillets from Poland in Lithuania
Salmonella enterica ser. Poona (present /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella enterica ser. Rubislaw (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen venison trimmings from Spain, via Estonia in Estonia
Salmonella enterica ser. Newport (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella enterica ser. Javiana (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Schwarzengrund (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany
Salmonella (presence /25g) in pine nuts from Turkey in Italy
Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (detected) in environment of egg laying facility from Poland in Poland
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken broiler livers from Poland in Lithuania
Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in eggs intended to be processed from Poland in Italy
Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in frozen chicken half breasts from Brazil in Spain
Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken meat from Hungary, via Slovenia in Italy
Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, microbial contamination, Microbiology, RASFF, Salmonella, Salmonella in Black Pepper, Salmonella in Chicken, Salmonella in Eggs
RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed -Salmonella – Organic Soy Expeller – Sunflower Seeds – Whey Powder
Salmonella enterica ser. Mbandaka (presence /25g) in organic soy expeller from the Netherlands in Germany
Salmonella enterica ser. Leeuwarden (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in sunflower seeds from Bulgaria in Sweden
Salmonella (presence /25g) in whey powder from France in France
Canada – Food Safety Warning – Bottled beef and Bottled chicken made by Robert Waite, sold with no labels, may be unsafe due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridium botulinum
Advisory details
Ottawa, November 26, 2020 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Bottled Beef and Bottled Chicken made by Robert Waite (Tignish, PEI), sold with no labels, described below because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.
Products
| Brand | Common Name | Size | UPC | Codes on Product | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None – made by Robert Waite, Tignish, PEI |
Bottled Beef (no label) |
500 mL (sold in Mason Jars) |
None | All units sold up to and including November 26, 2020 | Sold through classified ads in Prince Edward Island newspapers |
| None – made by Robert Waite, Tignish, PEI |
Bottled Chicken (no label) |
500 mL (sold in Mason Jars) |
None | All units sold up to and including November 26, 2020 | Sold through classified ads in Prince Edward Island newspapers |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a food product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the affected products in your home. If the products are in your home, do not consume them.
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 or 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 warning was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of these or other products. If products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through a Food Recall Warning.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Product photos
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Public enquiries and media
- 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
Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin
Canada – Food Safety Warning – Bottled beef and Bottled chicken made by Robert Waite, sold with no labels, may be unsafe due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria -Clostridium botulinum
Advisory details
Ottawa, November 26, 2020 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Bottled Beef and Bottled Chicken made by Robert Waite (Tignish, PEI), sold with no labels, described below because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.
Products
| Brand | Common Name | Size | UPC | Codes on Product | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None – made by Robert Waite, Tignish, PEI | Bottled Beef (no label) | 500 mL (sold in Mason Jars) | None | All units sold up to and including November 26, 2020 | Sold through classified ads in Prince Edward Island newspapers |
| None – made by Robert Waite, Tignish, PEI | Bottled Chicken (no label) | 500 mL (sold in Mason Jars) | None | All units sold up to and including November 26, 2020 | Sold through classified ads in Prince Edward Island newspapers |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a food product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the affected products in your home. If the products are in your home, do not consume them.
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 or 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.
- Learn more about the health risks
- Sign up for recall notifications by email and follow us on social media
- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
- Report a food safety or labelling concern
Background
This warning was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of these or other products. If products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through a Food Recall Warning.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Product photos
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Public enquiries and media
Public enquiriesToll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.caMedia relationsTelephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca
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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach recalled due to Salmonella
Recall details
Ottawa, November 26, 2020 – Vegpro International is recalling Fresh Attitude brand Baby Spinach from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Attitude | Baby Spinach | 312 g | 8 88048 00028 8 | Best Before 2020 DE 04 |
| Fresh Attitude | Baby Spinach | 142 g | 8 88048 00004 2 | Best Before 2020 DE 04 Best Before 2020 DE 05 |
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 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.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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.
Product photos
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Public enquiries and media
- Company information
- Vegpro International: Customer Service 1-877-613-5700
- 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
Posted in Uncategorized
USA – FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Table Updated
The link above has a list of outbreaks investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages, meaning that some outbreaks have limited information, and others may be near completion.
A public health advisory will be issued for outbreak investigations that have resulted in specific, actionable steps for consumers to take to protect themselves. Please direct your attention to those pages for the most up to date information on the investigation and for consumer protection information.
Note: Not all recalls and alerts result in an outbreak of foodborne illness. Check recent Food Recalls and Safety Alerts.
Outbreak investigations that do not result in specific, actionable steps for consumers may or may not conclusively identify a source or reveal any contributing factors. If a source and/or contributing factors are identified that could inform future prevention, FDA commits to providing a summary of those findings.
Posted in FDA, food bourne outbreak, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Spoilage, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, outbreak
USA – Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalls Two Short Cuts Vegetable Mix Products Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes
Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee Short Cuts vegetable mix products across its eight-state region (IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, and WI) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The potential for contamination was discovered during routine safety sampling at Hy-Vee’s Short Cuts production facility. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.
Listeria monocytogenes is 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 monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Out of an abundance of caution, Hy-Vee is recalling the following products from all of its stores:
- Hy-Vee Short Cuts Pot Roast Mix – UPC Code 0272083305352
- Hy-Vee Short Cuts Grill/Oven Ready Veggie Mix – UPC Code 0272104105992
All affected products have a “Best if Used By” date of Dec. 3, 2020. Photos of the affected product labels are attached. No other Hy-Vee Short Cuts products or products used in Hy-Vee stores are affected by this recall.
Customers who purchased any of these products with these dates should not consume them. Customers are being asked to discard these items or return them to their local Hy-Vee store for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Hy-Vee Customer Care representatives 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) 772-4098.
Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 275 retail stores across eight Midwestern states with sales of $11 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee ranks in the Top 10 Most Trusted Brands and has been named one of America’s Top 5 favorite grocery stores. The company’s more than 85,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.External Link Disclaimer
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- Hy-Vee Customer Care
- (800) 772-4098
- Media:
- Dawn Buzynski
- (515) 695-3090
- dbuzynski@hy-vee.com
