UK – Food poisoning wedding probe leads to… sprouts – Salmonella Bareilly

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The Jewish Chronicle

A freak nationwide outbreak of Salmonella in bean sprouts is being investigated as the possible cause of the death of an 82-year-old Jewish woman who died after a wedding in Manchester.

Rene Kwartz, from Crumpsall, was one of 10 guests at the wedding, held in Prestwich in August, who contracted a rare form of salmonella called S Bareilly. She was the bride’s great-aunt and, according to the coroner, died from pneumonia, contributed to by Salmonella enteritis.

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has now identified 140 S Bareilly cases across the UK since the beginning of August – ten times the number in a typical month.

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Taiwan – Norovirus found in suspected food poisoning cases at 2 Taipei restaurants

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Focus Taiwan

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Norovirus has been found in tissue samples collected from several individuals who fell ill after eating at two Taipei restaurants last week in suspected food poisoning cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Tuesday.

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France – Two Recalls – Yellow chicken wings – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
French Poultry
Model names or references
Yellow chicken wings packaged in trays under a protective atmosphere Brand Volaille Française
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3571320100628 0244091521 Use-by date 02/04/2024
3571320100628 0244091521 Use-by date 03/04/2024
3571320100628 0244091521 Use-by date 04/04/2024
Products List
RappelConso_Aile_de_plt_jne_1kg_VF___Liste_produits.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Tray under protective atmosphere
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/24/2024 to 04/04/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 61 096 020 CE
Geographical sales area
Departments: AISNE (02), ALPES-MARITIMES (06), BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13), CHARENTE (16), CHARENTE-MARITIME (17), COTE-D’OR (21), HAUTE-GARONNE (31) , GIRONDE (33), LANDES (40), LOIRE (42), LOT (46), SARTHE (72), PARIS (75), SEINE-ET-MARNE (77), YVELINES (78), VIENNE (86), HAUTE-VIENNE (87), ESSONNE (91), HAUTS-DE-SEINE (92), SEINE-SAINT-DENIS (93), VAL-D’OISE (95)
Distributors
Carrefour – E. Leclerc
List of points of sale
RappelConso_Aile_de_plt_jne_1kg_VF___Liste_clients.pdf

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Poultry Selection
Model names or references
Yellow chicken wings packaged in vacuum bags Brand Sélection du Volailler
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3571320456879 0244091521 Use-by date 01/04/2024
Products List
RappelConso_Aile_de_plt_jne_ss_vide_2.5k_SDV___List_products.pdfAttachment
Packaging
vacuum bag
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/23/2024 to 04/01/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 61 096 020 CE
Geographical sales area
64300 Orthez
Distributors
E. Leclerc Orthez
List of points of sale
RappelConso_Aile_de_plt_jne_ss_vide_2.5k_SDV___Liste_client.pdf

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USA- FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses linked to a not yet identified product (ref #1218) has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.

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USA – Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese (February 2024) is over.

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FDA

Current Update

April 10, 2024

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multi-year, multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to queso fresco and cotija cheeses manufactured by Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., of Modesto, California.

As of April 9, 2024, CDC reports that the outbreak is over. CDC reports a total of 26 cases in 11 states. There have been a total of 23 hospitalizations and two deaths were reported. The last illnesses onset date was December 10, 2023. FDA’s outbreak investigation is closed.

Food safety is a shared responsibility. Producers of queso fresco type cheeses are responsible for producing safe food, including satisfying applicable food safety requirements. The FDA has developed a prevention strategy with the goal of reducing outbreaks and illnesses of listeriosis associated with soft fresh queso fresco cheeses.

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USA – Pea protein recalled over possible Salmonella contamination

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Food Safety News

Naturz Organics USA LLC of North Brunswick, NJ is recalling certain Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein bags because of possible Salmonella contamination.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 18, 2024, and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed to one consignee in Wisconsin

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Iceland – Mold poison in spelled muesli – Ochratoxin A

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MAST

The Swedish Food Agency warns against the consumption of one production batch of MUNA spelled muesli with cranberries, because the mold poison ochratoxin was detected above the limit in the sultanas raisins contained in the product. Icepharma hf. has, in cooperation with the Reykjavík Health Authority, recalled the product. 
The Swedish Food Agency received information about the product through the RASFF European rapid alert system for food and feed.

Information about the product to which the recall is limited:

  • Brand: MUNA
  • Product name: Spelled muesli with cranberries
  • Shelf life: Best before Date: 31.01.2025
  • Batch number: BN52441
  • Net quantity: 500 g
  • Manufacturer: Horst Bode Import-Export GmbH (Bode Naturkost)
  • Country of manufacture: Germany
  • Name and address of the company that is recalling the product: Icepharma hf., Lynghálsi 13, 110 Reykjavík.
  • Distribution: Nettó, Thín Verslun-Kassin, Melabúðin, Kjörbúðin, Krambúðin, Iceland, Fjarðarkaup, Hlíðarkaup.

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France – FARM TOMME WITH RAW MILK FLOWERS 6.5 KG (variable weight) – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
THE BIG FIR
Model names or references
FARM TOMME WITH RAW MILK FLOWERS 6.5 KG (variable weight) CUT
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3307630940094 LOT 2420009001 Minimum durability date 03/05/2024
3307630940094 LOT 2420009002 Minimum durability date 05/07/2024
3307630940094 LOT 2411018001 Minimum durability date 05/07/2024
Packaging
Under film
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/25/2024 to 04/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 67.411.001 CE
Further information
Product marketed in whole format to be cut before direct delivery to consumers
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Wholesalers and out-of-home catering

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Canada – Mowi brand Norwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridium botulinum

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CFIA

Product
Norwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Clostridium botulinum
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Ontario
Mowi - Norwegian Atlantic Salmon - Cold Smoked - 113 g - Front
Mowi - Norwegian Atlantic Salmon - Cold Smoked - 113 g - Back

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location 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.

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Germany – Natsu Onigiri Smoked Salmon Wakame – Salmonella

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Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

April 10, 2024

Product name:

Natsu Onigiri Smoked Salmon Wakame

Product images:

Product photo.jpg

Rice preparation with smoked salmon and wakame in a dark seaweed casing, packed in a transparent triangular package

Manufacturer (distributor):

Natsu Foods GmbH & Co. KG Jagenbergstr. 4b 41468 Neuss

Reason for warning:

The manufacturer (distributor) has received information from the raw material supplier of the wakame salad that the product may contain salmonella.

Packaging Unit: 100 g
Durability: Use by date: April 17, 2024
Additional Information:

Further excerpt from the attached press release:

“The food manufacturer Natsu Foods GmbH & Co. KG asks all consumers not to consume the product “Natsu Onigiri Smoked Salmon Wakame” – sold by Natsu Foods.

We have received information from our raw material supplier for the wakame salad that the product may contain salmonella.

Only packaging with a use-by date of April 17, 2024 may be affected. You will find this information on the back of the packaging.

Please do not consume this product.

There is a risk of salmonella infection. This manifests itself within a few days after consumption with diarrhea, abdominal pain and occasionally vomiting and a slight fever. Further information about the pathogen can be found at the link: http://www.kritiksschutz.de/erregersteckbriefe/salmonellen

To refund the purchase price, please contact us by emailing us a photo of the packaging that shows this. The email address is: info@natsu.eu

All other “Natsu Foods” brand products sold are not affected by the recall.

The manufacturer Natsu Foods GmbH & Co. KG apologizes to all those affected for the inconvenience caused.

The customer service responds to consumer inquiries on the hotline 02131/7603 754 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For press inquiries please contact: info@natsu.eu

Neuss, April 10, 2024

Natsu Foods GmbH & Co. KG, Jagenbergstr. 4b, 41468 Neuss”

Click to access Pressemitteilung+Onigiri+R%E4ucherlachs+Wakame.pdf

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