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UK – FSA – Fino Olive Oil – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on September 19, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The effectiveness of process controls that could potentially affect the safety of infused olive oil products produced by Fino Olive Oil, cannot be demonstrated satisfactorily. The issue relates to controlling factors to prevent the growth and toxin production of Clostridium botulinum. This may cause a serious form of food poisoning called botulism. Therefore, a recall from customers is being carried out as a precautionary measure.

Six varieties of bottled Fino Olive Oil infused olive oils:

  • Basil Olive Oil
  • Garlic Olive Oil
  • Chilli Olive Oil
  • Lemon Olive Oil
  • Orange Olive Oil
  • Rosemary Olive Oil

Size: all sizes

‘Best before’ dates: all date codes

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Hong Kong – Food Alert – A kind of pre-packed frozen smoked trout, possibly contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, from Britain

Posted on September 17, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Product name: Inverawe Smoked Trout
Place of origin: Britain
Weight: 100 grams
Use-by date: Between May 30 and September 1, 2014 (instructions on the product labelling allow for storage of up to three months)

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission that the packaging defects of the above-mentioned smoked trout may allow Clostridium botulinum to grow and cause food poisoning. Although no trace of Clostridium botulinum has been found in the affected product and the use-by date of the product concerned has passed, the British manufacturer has initiated a precautionary recall. A small amount of the affected product has been imported to Hong Kong.

 

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RASFF Alert – Clostridium botulinum – Smoked Trout

Posted on September 16, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF -Suspicion of Clostridium botulinum in frozen smoked trout from the United Kingdom in the UK

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USA – FDA Recall – Pasta Sauce – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on September 5, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Tullia’s is recalling Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce code 530140. This recall has been initiated because a records review by the Washington State Department of Agriculture revealed that one batch of sauce produced with the 530140 code had a pH level high enough to allow the growth of Clostridium botulinum. If present, this organism can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal foodborne illness.

Recalled sauce is packaged in 16 OZ. and 32 OZ. clear glass bottles with white caps. The code can be found on the label and is in blue ink. The only code of Tullia’s Italian Meatless Pasta Sauce recalled is 530140.

Tullia’s has made the decision to recall this product to ensure the safety of their customers. The company has not been notified of any illness associated with their products.

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USa – Recall – Canned Soups and Sauaces – Possible Clostridium botulinum

Posted on August 21, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is warning consumers not to eat any canned soups or sauces made by Corfinio Foods of Richmond because they were improperly processed. That means they are susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria produces a toxin that can cause illness and death.

Corfinio Foods has suspended production of all of its canned soups and sauces, and the firm is working with officials to come into compliance with state requirements. There have been no reported illnesses to date associated with the consumption of these products

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USA – Soup Recall Possible – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on August 4, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is warning consumers not to eat any soup products made by Souperb of Richmond. The products were improperly processed, making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum toxin. A voluntary recall will be issued by the company later today.

No cases of illness have been reported to date. But botulinum toxin can causer serious illness and death, even in tiny quantities

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RASFF Alerts – Bacillus cereus – Ginger Powder – Clostridium botulinum – Pesto Sauce – Campylobacter – Chicken

Posted on July 1, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF -Bacillus cereus (1.4 x 10^5 CFU/g) in ginger powder from India, via the United Kingdom in France

RASFF -Suspicion of Clostridium botulinum in pesto sauce with black truffles from Hungary in Hungary

RASFF -Campylobacter spp. (1.200 -> 8.600 CFU/g) in chilled whole chicken from Germany in Denmark

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Canada – CFIA – Recalls – Goat Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes – Salmon -Clostridium botulinum

Posted on June 21, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Fromagerie Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac. is recalling Le Moutier Ripened Firm Goat Cheese from the marketplace because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC Additional Info
Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Le Moutier Ripened Firm Goat Cheese various Lot: 140781
Best before dates: variousLot: 140782
Best before dates: various

Lot: 141271
Best before dates: various

 none Also affected by this alert is the above product which may have been sold in smaller packages, cut and wrapped by some retailers. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer to determine if they have the affected product.

CFIA

Farquhar’s Orchards Fine Foods is recalling Farquhar’s Orchards Fine Foods brand salmon products from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in Ontario.

Affected products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC Reason for Recall
Farquhar’s Orchards Fine Foods House Candied Salmon Variable weight All PACKED ON dates Starts with 0 204109 Microbiological – Clostridium botulinum
Farquhar’s Orchards Fine Foods House Smoked Salmon Variable weight All PACKED ON dates Starts with 0 204108 Microbiological – Clostridium botulinum

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USA – Picking Company Food – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on June 13, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Ron Chapman warned consumers today not to eat Healdsburg Pickling Company jarred food products because they may have been improperly produced, making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium Botulinum. Ingestion of botulism toxin from improperly processed jarred and canned foods may lead to serious illness and death. No illnesses have been linked to any of the affected products at this time.

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Canada – CFIA Recall – Smoked Fish Products – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on June 2, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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Ottawa, May 30, 2014 – Orr’s Fine Meats and Deli is recalling Smoked Fish from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold from Orr’s Fine Meats and Deli in Parry Sound, Ontario.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
None Smoked White Fish Variable (1 filet) All None
None Smoked Lake Trout Variable (1 filet) All None

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