A tinned tuna product linked to four cases of food poisoning has been removed from the market, according to the NSW Food Authority.
Earlier this week, four people reported symptoms of scombroid, or histamine poisoning soon after consuming a takeaway tuna salad from Soul Origin, a cafe located at Town Hall station in Sydney’s CBD. Symptoms include skin rashes, dizziness, tingling in the mouth and nausea.
NSW Health is urging members of the public to thoroughly cook pork products, particularly pork livers, after three recent notifications of Hepatitis E in NSW in people who have not travelled outside Australia.
NSW Health – in collaboration with the NSW Food Authority and the Department of Primary Industries – is investigating the cases which were recorded over the past few days.
Dr Jeremy McAnulty, the Director of Health Protection with NSW Health, said three individuals have likely contracted the illness after consuming either pork liver or pork liver sausages that may not have been properly cooked at home.
“Hepatitis E virus has previously been identified in Australian pig herds but until recently there has been no evidence that humans have acquired the virus from pork products in Australia,” Dr McAnulty said.
“Hepatitis E is common in developing countries where there is poor sanitation and little access to clean drinking water. Although infections have been linked to the consumption of pork products in other developed countries, this has not been seen in Australia before.
“In 2010 there were 14 notifications of Hepatitis E in NSW, in 2011 there were 21 notifications and in 2012 there were 10 notifications – all of which were thought to have been acquired overseas.
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NSW Health has confirmed an outbreak of salmonella in Sydney’s north after 11 patients were admitted to two hospitals since Wednesday.
The suspected cause is pork rolls from a northern suburbs bakery. NSW Food Authority today confirmed it had launched an investigation following a request from NSW Health.
Northern Sydney Local Health District said eight patients had been admitted to Hornsby Hospital this week after contracting salmonella. A further three patients were admitted to the Sydney Adventist Hospital nearby.
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A TOXIC algal bloom which potentially poisons a range of seafood has been detected in Sydney’s Botany Bay.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries said it had detected a species of algae which produces paralytic shellfish poisoning toxins.
It said it found toxins above safe levels for human consumption in shellfish from Botany Bay during routine monitoring on Friday.
The NSW Food Authority has warned people against eating oysters, mussels, cockles, clams or the gut of rock lobster or abalone taken from the bay or the Georges River.
AUSTRALIA – Currently the NSW Food Authority is investigating 49 cases of Salmonella poisoning, suspected to be from consuming foods containing raw egg.
06.jun.12
FSANZ
Jmark Pty Ltd (trading as Gourmet Selections) has recalled Gourmet Selections Greek Salad from Woolworths, IGA and other independent supermarkets in WA due to E.coli contamination. Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
Date notified to FSANZ
6 June 2012
Food type
Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs
Product name
Gourmet Selections Greek Salad
Package description & size
150g and 300g plastic tub
Date marking
All Use By dates from 6 JUN 12 to 14 JUN 12 inclusive
Country of origin
Australia
Reason for recall
Microbial Contamination (E.coli)
Distribution
The product has been available for sale from Woolworths, IGA and other independent supermarkets in Western Australia.
Consumer advice
Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
Contact
Jmark Pty Ltd
08 9303 0600
The NSW Food Authority advises:
Euro Spices Pty Ltd is recalling their ground coriander and other mixed spices sold in fruit and vegetable shops and independent supermarkets in NSW.
The products are being recalled due to Salmonella. Salmonella bacteria may cause illness including headache, fever, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting and nausea if consumed.
The recalled products are:
The recall applies only to resealable bags with date marking ‘Best Before’ December 2015 and jars with ‘Best Before’ 12\2015.
Consumers should not consume these products. Consumers can return the products to the place of purchase for a refund.
Anyone concerned with potential health effects of the products should seek medical advice.
For more information telephone Euro Spices Pty Ltd on 02 9771 3411
Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson today officially launched a new egg food safety app developed by the NSW Government which will heighten awareness around the safest eggs to eat.
While touring the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Ms Hodgkinson stopped into the NSW Food Authority’s Big Egg Show stand in the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome to launch and play the “Good Glen and the Bad Eggs” app.
“Most shell eggs in Australia are clean and free from bacteria but sometimes harmful bugs can be found on the egg if it’s dirty or get inside if it’s cracked. Keeping eggs in the fridge also minimises the risk of bacteria like Salmonella growing.
The NSW Food Authority advises:
Almarae Dairy Products is recalling batches of their soft cheese sold in NSW through their retail store and a convience store in Punchbowl.
The batches are being recalled because of the presence of E.coli and Listeria which can cause illness if consumed. Listeria can cause illness especially in pregnant women, children under 5 years, people over 70 years and people with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product is:
The recall applies only to the above batches of the product and date.
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