Tag Archives: food

Chile – Food Poisoning Outbreak from Hot Dogs

ABC NewsHot Dog

More than 200 people are being treated for food poisoning in Chile after eating hot dogs during an outing at a park.

Local media in the South American nation say the adults and children ate spoiled sausages or bad mayonnaise during the affair organized by a family benefit fund.

It was held at a park in San Jose de Maipo. That’s a town about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south-east of the capital of Santiago.

The sick are being treated at local hospitals. Some children have been released but others are being held for observation.

RASFF/Euro Alerts – Chronobacter – Salmonella – Moulds

AFSCA – French /English – Salmonella in Prepared Salad with Ham in Belgium

AFSCA – French/English – Salmonella in Salads recall Belgium

AFSCA – French/English – Salmonella in Salads recall Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella in Pork in Sweden sourced in Denmark

RASFF – Salmonella in Frozen Poultry in Spain sourced in Brazil

RASFF – Moulds in Melamakrona in Greece

RASFF – Cronobacter sakazakii in Infant Foods in the Netherlands

 

 

USA – Recall – Cold Smoked Salmon – Listeria monocytogenes

FDAFDA

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling 371 cases of ready-to-eat cold smoked salmon products because of possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled products, “Nathan’s Brand 3oz Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon” (Product of Chile) and “LASCCO Cold Smoked Nova Atlantic Salmon 4 oz” (Product of Chile) were distributed to various retailers and distribution centers in WA, OR, CA, AZ, TX, CO, MA, NH, CT, RI, NJ, and NY from 11/20/2012 through 12/12/2012.

Potentially affected product is limited to packages bearing the following codes:

BRAND ITEM UPC PACK CODE VOLUME
Lascco 4 oz Nova Salmon 0 72840 01751 7 285 96 cases
Nathan’s 3oz Nova Salmon 0 73030 80368 2 285 275 cases

Ocean Beauty Seafoods has notified the retailers and distributors who may have received the affected product listed above, and is taking this action as a precautionary measure in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. No other Ocean Beauty products are included in this action. There have been no complaints or illnesses reported in association with this recall.

The potential for contamination was noted after internal testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in samples of the specific code dates identified above.  Nathan’s and Lascco brand products that do not have the specific package code identified above are not affected.

Consumers can identify if they have purchased an impacted product by looking at the package code date located in the back, top left corner of the package. Consumers who have affected product with the package codes identified above should not eat the product. Consumers should discard any open packages of affected product and should return unopened packages to the place of purchase for a refund.

US – Another Romaine Lettuce Recall – Listeria monocytogenes

Food Poisoning BulletinSalmonella

Taylor Farms is recalling 10 oz packages of  Hearts of Romaine lettuce  for possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The company, based in Salinas, Cailif.,  is recalling 110 cases of the bagged salad greens distributed in Florida and California with the expiration date of  December 13, 2012.

The recall has been issued because a single, finished package tested for  Listeria monocytogenes in  random sample testing conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No other Taylor Farms products are included in this recall.

No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall.

FDA Link

RASFF/European Alerts – Listeria – Salmonella – Mould

Denmark – Listeria in Sliced Sausage sourced in Germany

RASFF – Listeria in Spiced Cooked Pork in DEnamrk sourced in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella in Chopped Frozen Pineapple in Sweden sourced in Vietnam

RASFF – Listeria in Cold Smoked Salmon in Sweden

Greece – Mould in  Lidl Hellas & Co. Melomakarona in Greece

 

Canada – More Nuts Recalled – Salmonella

CFIA – CIFA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts are sold in 1.36 kg (3 lb) mesh bags bearing UPC0 4684 10948 0.

This product has been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

USA – Another Raw Milk Recall – Possible Food Poisoning

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Raw milk produced by Kimberton Farms Dairy and sold at the Kimberton Whole Foods co-sops in Pennsylvania has been removed from store shelves after a number of illnesses were reported by consumers who drank the milk,  according to the Chester County Health Department. Those sickened have reported food poisoning symptoms that include bloody diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramping.

Kimberton Farms Dairy, of Kimberton, Pa., also known as Camp Hill Village or Kimberton Hills supplied the milk to  Kimberton Whole Foods co-op which sold the product at its Kimberton and Downingtown stores. The product has been removed from those locations.

Raw milk, milk that has not been pasteurized, can carry many types of disease-causing germs such as Campylobacter, E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Yersinia, and Brucella. These bacteria can cause severe illness with symptoms listed above. Sometimes hospitalization is required. Those most at risk include small children, pregnant women, and others with compromised immune systems. For more information, see the fact sheet produced by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Or, check out the raw milk information compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

 

RASFF/European Alerts – E.coli – Salmonella – Aflatoxins

RASFF – E.coli in Mozzerella in France sourced in Italy.

RASFF – Salmonella in Spring Onions in Denmark sourced in Thailand

RASFF – Salmonella in Lemon Grass in Denamrk sourced in Thailand

RASFF – Aflatoxins in Pistachio’s in Italy sourced in Iran

Australia – Recall Mixed Spice Rack – Salmonella

FSANZFSANZ

Ontrack Pty Ltd and Big W have recalled Truly Gifted Spice Rack 12 Bottle Spice Set 375g from Big W stores in ACT, NSW, TAS and VIC only, due to microbial contamination (Salmonella) in the peppercorn portion of the product. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Date notified to FSANZ

7/12/2012

Food type

Spices

Product name

Truly Gifted Spice Rack

Package description and size

12 Bottle Spice Set 375g – 2 tier

Date marking

Best Before 30/11/2013

Country of origin

China (raw ingredient from India)

Reason for recall

Microbial contamination (Salmonella) in the peppercorn portion of the product

Denmark – Recall Salmonella Dublin in Beef

Denmark

Salmonella Dublin in beef

Dansk Origin: Danish Pakkedato: 22/11-2012 Package Date: 22/11-2012
Best before date: 22/12/2012  Reference Number: 22112012

Party of beef supplied is cut on 22/11-2012 and sold as bovklump, chuck and minced.

Sold wholesale to: Denmark Caterers and butcher shops in Denmark

Activities that call back: MB Food A / S Korskildeeng 3 2670 Greve

Cause:There are detected Salmonella Dublin in samples from bovklump.

Risk: If meat is not thoroughly cooked or if mishandled cross-contaminate other foods can be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and fever.

Advice to buyers: Boxes products or live them back to the supplier.