Macedonia – The number of food poisoning in Gostivar is growing

Posted on July 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Slobodenpecat

A total of nine people were cared for in the Infectious Disease Department of the Gostivar Hospital, with symptoms of poisoning. After the given therapy, everyone was sent home and there were no more serious cases.

According to the initial information, the persons got food poisoning in a restaurant. The epidemiological service of the Center for Public Health took all measures. Samples were taken for analysis, after which we will know the reasons that led to the deterioration of the health condition of the patients and whether it is a bacterial infection.

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India – Food poisoning! One dead, at least 30 fall ill in Tripura

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Tripura Times

Dharmanagar, July 14: In an incident of suspected food poisoning, one person died and at least thirty other people fell ill.

All of them had attended Pratishtha of Shiva Temple at the house of Arun Nath, resident of ward no-4 under Dewanpasa Gram Panchayat in Dharmanagar sub-division, and consumed Prasad on Thursday last. Since then, they started developing symptoms like fever, vomiting, loose motion and headache and taking admission in hospitals.

The deceased’s son- Anik Debnath, two other persons- Sudarshan Nath and Ashutosh Nath informed the media that the symptoms appeared after taking the Prasad- fruits and Khichdi on Thursday last. They are suspecting it as an incident of food poisoning.

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Finland – Pirkka seeds, nuts recalled over health concerns -Salmonella – Aflatoxin

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YLE

A batch of Pirkka salad seed mix and Pirkka pumpkin seeds will be withdrawn from sale due to Finnish Customs control inspections showing Salmonella, K-Group said in a press release about its store brand on Monday.

In the same inspection, aflatoxin levels also exceeding the EU legal limit were found in K-Menu-branded peanuts. Aflatoxin is a mould toxin that can form in products stored in humid and warm conditions. The products are dangerous and should not be consumed.

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USA – FDA Enforcement Report – Solata Foods – Spinach – Greens – Recall – Listeria monocytogenes

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FDA

Event ID:

94895

Voluntary / Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type:

Food

Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Status: Completed

1. Greens Solata Spinach; 10×9 bag; UPC: 854311007391 /2. Greens Full Circle Organic Baby Spinach; 6×10 Clamshell; UPC: 036800490512 /3. Greens Solata Baby Spinach 6×10 clamshell; UPC: 85002149475 / 4. Greens Gaia Organic Baby Spinach 6×10 clamshell; UPC: 850021494837 /5. Greens Full Circle Organic Baby Spinach; 6×16 clamshell; UPC: 036800288251 more…

F-1476-2024

Class I

Expiration dates 6/20/24 and 6/24/24

4382 lbs total

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

2

1. Greens Gaia Organic Spring Mix; 6×1.7 clamshell; UPC: 850039434075 /2. Greens Gaia Organic Spring Mix; 6×1.7 clamshell; UPC: 850039434082 /3. Greens Full Circle Organic Spring Mix; 6×10 clamshell; UPC: 036800490529 /4. Greens Solata Spring Mix; 6×10 clamshell; UPC: 85002149475 /5. Greens Gaia Organic Spring Mix 6×10 clamshell; UPC: 850021494858 more…

F-1477-2024

Class I

Expiration dates 6/20/24 and 6/24/24

4382 lbs total

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

3

1. Greens Full Circle Organic Power Greens; 6×10 Clamshell; more…

F-1478-2024

Class I

Expiration dates 6/20/24 and 6/24/24

4382 lbs total

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

4

1. Greens Solata 5050; 6×10 clamshell; UPC: 850021494766 / 2. Greens Gaia Organic 5050; 6×10 clamshell; UPC: 850021494827 /3. Greens Gaia Organic more…

F-1479-2024

Class I

Expiration dates 6/20/24 and 6/24/24

4382 lbs

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

5

1. Greens Farmer Direct Organic Chopped Kale Spinach; 6×9 bag; UPC: 854311007377 /

F-1480-2024

Class I

Expiration dates 6/20/24 and 6/24/24

4382 lbs

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

6

1. Greens Gaia Organic Spring Mix Herb; 8×45 clamshell; UPC: 850021494896 / 2. Greens Solata Spring Mix Herb; 8×5 clamshell; UPC: 854311007063 / 3. Greens Uncle Vinny’s Spring Mix Herb; 8×5 clamshell; UPC: 804879459965

F-1481-2024

Class I

Expiration dates 6/20/24 and 6/24/24

4382 lbs

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Romania – AlFez – Tahini Products – Salmonella

Posted on July 15, 2024 by | Leave a comment

ANSVA

Tahini Al’Fez paste 160g
The manufacturing company AB World Foods UK informs about the withdrawal
from the market of all batches of the product Pasta Tahini Al’Fez 160g

ANSVA

Al’Fez Pasta Tahini

ANSVA

Pasta Tahini Al`Fez 160g
The manufacturer AB World Foods LTD UK is currently withdrawing the Pasta product from the market
Tahini Al`Fez 160g from the lots with the expiration dates:
31.07.2024
30.09.2024
30.11.2024
31.01.2025

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France – Camembert made from microfiltered cow’s milk 210g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Capipontain
Model names or references
Camembert made from microfiltered cow’s milk 210g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3254550030797 D1692 Minimum durability date 08/13/2024
Packaging
Wooden box 210g
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/05/2024 to 07/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 14.342.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
PROAPRO CHATEAU GONTIER-SODEGER SOUTIFRAIS

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France – Camembert d’Isigny made from milk from selected farms 250g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Isigny holy mother
Model names or references
Camembert d’Isigny made from milk from selected farms 250g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3254550030193 D1692 Minimum durability date 08/19/2024
Packaging
Wooden box
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/05/2024 to 07/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 14.342.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Carrefour Cora Intermarché Leclerc Independent wholesaler Mr. LECONTE

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Research – Greece dealing with Salmonella outbreak; Listeria increase

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Food Safety News

At least 100 people fell ill in Greece recently with contaminated water suspected as the source.

The Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) said an increased incidence of gastroenteritis cases was observed in late May in residents of the areas of Rizomylos and Stefanovikiou, Magnesia.

A total of 100 cases, of all ages and both sexes, with symptom onset dates between May 24 and June 2, were reported. Nine children were hospitalized, as well as an elderly person with underlying conditions

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Belgium – AL’FEZ brand “Natural Tahini” sesame seed paste – Salmonella

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AFSCA

tahini

In consultation with the AFSCA, Albert Heijn is recalling the sesame seed paste “Natural Tahini” from the AL’FEZ brand (all expiry dates combined). A check carried out by the producer has detected the presence of salmonella in a limited number of products.

Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale. It will be refunded.

Product Description :     

  • Product Category: Sesame Seed Paste
  • Product Name: Natural Tahini 
  • Brand: AL’FEZ
  • EAN code: 5010338300890
  • Expiry date (BDD): all
  • Lot: all
  • Weight: 160g
  • Sales period: from January 1, 2023 to July 11, 2024

Product sold in Albert Heijn stores.

For further information please contact Albert Heijn on: 0800 777 05

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UK – Officials probe Raisins link in UK STEC E. coli outbreak

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Food Safety News

More than 35 people have fallen sick in an E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom.

The Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak has had 36 cases across the UK since November 2023.

Patient interviews have identified raisins from Turkey as a potential source, and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has raised the issue with Turkish authorities.

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