New Zealand – North Island warning Kawhia Harbour area, West Coast -PSP

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MPI

North Island warning

Kawhia Harbour area, West Coast

Reason for alert Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)
Date warning issued 17 August 2022

Media release
Affected area From Albatross Point across to Papanui Point, Including Kahwia and Aotearoa Harbours, West Coast North Island.
Shellfish affected Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish.

Note, cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.

Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.
Symptoms Symptoms typically appear between 10 minutes and 3 hours after ingestion and may include:

  • numbness and a tingling (prickly feeling) around the mouth, face, and extremities (hands and feet)
  • difficulty swallowing or breathing
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhoea
  • paralysis and respiratory failure and in severe cases, death.
Other information Paralytic shellfish toxins have been detected in shellfish at levels over the safe limit of 0.8mg/kg set by MPI. Ongoing testing will continue and any changes will be communicated accordingly.

Map of affected area

Map of the affected area in the Kawhia Harbour area, West Coast, North Island
Map of the affected area Kawhia Harbour area, West Coast

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Scotland – E. coli outbreak in Scotland linked to nursery

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Food Safety News

Almost 30 cases of E. coli infection have been linked to a nursery in Scotland.

NHS Lothian is part of a team investigating 28 cases of E. coli linked to Pear Tree Nursery on Church Street in Haddington. Officials previously said E. coli O157 had sickened a number of young people in the East Lothian area.

Cases are confined to the nursery, respective households, or other close contacts. The site has been closed while the investigation continues.

A number of confirmed patients have been hospitalized but all are in a stable condition. Most people had mild symptoms and did not require hospital treatment.

Some people at a partner nursery in the same town reported symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea, which have resolved without medical treatment. Meadowpark Pear Tree Nursery in Haddington has also been closed.

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UK – Royal Mail strikes could affect salmonella samples, NFU says

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Farming UK

The NFU has urged poultry producers to make sure salmonella samples arrive on time as Royal Mail strikes are set to commence later this month.

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called on its members who collect, sort and deliver parcels and mail to take strike action on 26 and 31 August and the 8 and 9 September 2022.

The Royal Mail has contingency plans in place but is warning of potential disruption to delivery services.

Additionally, some Post Office workers will be taking strike action on 26, 27 and 30 August which will mean some branches are likely to be closed on those dates.

The Post Office is advising people to check their local branch is open before visiting during industrial action.

The NFU said poultry producers must take appropriate contingency measures to ensure that time sensitive items such as salmonella samples reach their destination on time.

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USA – Man Dead After Eating Raw Oyster at Seafood Restaurant in Dania Beach: Vibrio

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NBC Miami

A man is dead after contracting a bacterial infection from eating a raw oyster at the Rustic Inn Crabhouse in Dania Beach, according to the Sun Sentinel.

His death was traced to the bacteria, Vibrio, which is typically found in raw or undercooked seafood, like oysters.

According to the Sun Sentinel, the manager of the Rustic Inn, Gary Oreal, said the man who died was a former employee who had dined there earlier this month when the restaurant served as many as 100 dozen oysters. He was the only person who became sick.

“He had that one in a billion that was bad,” Oreal told the Sun Sentinel. “I feel horrible.”

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Luxembourg – RECALL: PANCAKES WITH FRESH MILK 10 PIECES – Listeria monocytogenes

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SAP

• Product recalls • Alerts

Cérélia Belgium is recalling the following product:

Last name Pancakes with fresh milk 10 pieces
Mark /
Unity 600g
bar code 27065174
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 08/27/2022; 08/30/2022; 08/31/2022; 09/01/2022

Danger: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as immunocompromised and elderly people and young children may present with neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be especially alert to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Aldi

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

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Canada – Supherb Farms brand IQF Dill recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Summary

Product
IQF Dill
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Manufacturers

Supherb Farms brand IQF Dill recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product has been sold in Ontario.

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Canada – Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese recalled due to generic E. coli

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CFIA

Summary

Product
Paneer Fresh Cheese
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – E. Coli – non-pathogenic
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Retail
 

Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese recalled due to generic E. coli.

The recalled product was sold in Alberta.

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UK – Lidl GB recalls Eridanous Greek Style Smoked Mackerel Fillet

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FSA

Lidl GB is recalling Eridanous Greek Style Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Olives and Oregano with Soy Oil because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.

Product details

Eridanous Greek Style Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Olives and Oregano with Soy Oil
Pack size 150g Best before date: 02 January 2023
Lot number 01063402062022

Risk statement

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: Lidl GB recalls Eridanous Greek Style Smoked Mackerel Fillet (309.97 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Any customer with queries or concerns can contact Lidl Customer services by telephone on 0370 4441234 or by email at customer.services@lidl.co.uk

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Guatemala -Cheese behind 40 illnesses in Guatemala

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Food Safety News

Public health officials in Guatemala have issued a warning as 40 people fell sick after eating dairy products.

The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance reported the food poisoning of 41 people after eating artisanal cheese in the town of Ciudad Vieja, in the department of Sacatepéquez.

The first cases were detected on Aug. 9. People with a history of consuming fresh cheese were treated for abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.

Authorities advised local people to avoid consuming dairy products without knowing the origin and to check the label of the product to ensure it is made with pasteurized milk. These preventative steps should be in place at least until the investigations are completed to determine the origin of the current outbreak to stop more people from getting sick.

They also recommended that the public reinforce hygiene practices such as handwashing, the correct preparation, handling and storage of food, and to seek treatment if they feel unwell.

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France – Grated smoked ham 150g CORA – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 16, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name cora
  • Model names or references Grated smoked ham 150g CORA
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3257986904861 starting with 2232110 Use-by date 07/09/2022
  • Packaging150g (2*75g)
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/09/2022 to 08/16/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 29.097.020 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributor scora, match supermarkets, Houra, Picnic, Gopuff

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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