Food recalls world wide by country

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Spain - update on salmonella in two care homes from late December

Spanish agency defends actions in Salmonella outbreak investigation

Spanish officials have said steps taken in response to more than a dozen Salmonella infections were “sufficient and proportionate” to protect public

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Canada =
A Canadian company, 1991166 Ontario Inc., is recalling Mahruse brand halva with black seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination.

Halva recalled after CFIA testing finds Salmonella

A Canadian company, 1991166 Ontario Inc., is recalling Mahruse brand halva with black seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was

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Alerts and recalls - Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, USA

Recalls and Alerts: January 18-19, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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articles of stuff you probably want to know about food.
Norway - berries sourced outside Norway- Cyclospora, Toxoplasma, and Cryptosporidium have been detected in berries sold in Norway. NOT a recall -

Study reveals parasites in berries; scientists say new protection system needed

Cyclospora, Toxoplasma, and Cryptosporidium have been detected in berries sold in Norway. Researchers said findings show the need for a system to ensure

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USA _ Dole is reopening two salad production plants linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that has killed at least two people.

Dole reopens salad facilities linked to multi-year Listeria outbreak

Dole is reopening two salad production plants linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that has killed at least two people. Dozens of

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Alaska - Raw Milk - though nothing much has changed with it
"Alaska now is ready to throw caution to the wind. On Jan. 17, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation called for public comments on regulatory changes to allow the sale of raw milk and raw milk products in the state."

Alaska says raw milk consumption a possible fatal risk but may make it legal

Until now, when it came to raw milk, the state of Alaska was looking out for the public health of its residents. An easy to find fact sheet on the state's

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More articles worldwide food issues. And a way for you to get these notices in your email if you want.

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HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System by Medtronic: Class I Recall - Due to Risk of Tip Damage During Use

FDA MedWatch - HawkOne Directional Atherectomy System by Medtronic:

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Amy’s Kitchen Voluntarily Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in a Single Lot of Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze

Vegan Organic Mac & Cheeze

Best Before 10/2023

42272-00043

60J0421

US

8-ounce

Amy’s Kitchen Voluntarily Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in a Single Lot of Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze

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BCS International Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in “Dr. Snack Goji Berry”

BCS International Corp. Long Island City, NY, is recalling its 4.5 ounce, 6 ounce and 9 ounce containers and 5 pound packages of “Dr. Snack Goji Berry” food treats because they contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

BCS International Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in “Dr. Snack Goji Berry”

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Canada and US - allergy alerts
Europe allergy alerts and recalls

Recalls and Alerts: January 20-21, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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Canada = Evive Nutrition Inc, is recalling its “Immunity Super Functional Smoothie” because of the raw elderberries, which contain cyanogenic glycosides, a natural toxin, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Smoothies recalled because of natural toxins in raw elderberries

Consumer complaints about smoothies sold online causing illnesses have resulted in the recall of Evive brand smoothies that have raw elderberries. Evive

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Denmark - Danish authorities have found a quarter of companies don’t follow the rules when collecting or delivering food.

Danish control finds food transport violations

Danish authorities have found a quarter of companies don’t follow the rules when collecting or delivering food. A Danish Veterinary and Food

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Just got this notice today, which seems a little late, however, there always seems to be a serious lag time between when the FDA issues warning letters and when we hear of them. Both on same site/link

"Greenwood Ice Cream LLC, Chamblee, GA, A food firm in Georgia is on notice from the FDA for serious violations after inspectors found Listeria in the company’s production facility.

In a Dec. 17, 2021, warning letter, the FDA described inspections on June 22-25, 2021, of Greenwood Ice Cream LLC in Chamblee, GA."

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HK Produce Group Inc. DBA Y2S Trading Inc.
Long Island City, NY
An import company in New York is on notice from the FDA after an inspection was initiated based on FDA samples finding Listeria monocytogenes in four entries of fresh enoki mushrooms,

Ice cream, mushroom companies warned after FDA inspectors find Listeria in facilities

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not

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Canada and Europe - allergy alerts and recalls

Recalls and Alerts: January 22-24, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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Update on the largest listeria outbreak that is centered in South Africa.
This is year 4. One step was the first foodborne illness class action in Africa. More details on what has been done.

Publisher's Platform: The World’s Largest and Deadliest Listeria Outbreak is turning 4 in March

Over 200 died, many were the young and the unborn who will never turn 4. In March of this year it will be 4 years since I boarded a flight from Seattle to

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This is from the net, so includes everyone with Internet access.

The Dutch food agency has warned consumers about two herbal preparations with ingredients that could pose a risk to public health.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) advised people not to buy or use herbal preparations called Shambala and OPEN UP that came from the United Kingdom and are sold on the internet.
Shambala and OPEN UP contain the Beta-carboline alkaloids harmine, harmaline and tetrahydroharmine.

Food agency warns about health risk from herbal mixtures sold online

The Dutch food agency has warned consumers about two herbal preparations with ingredients that could pose a risk to public health. The Netherlands Food

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Here if you want to read more about FDA things in general

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Canada - HQ Fine Foods is recalling certain Quality fast foods brand and Hygaard Fine Foods Ltd. brand sandwiches from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Sandwiches recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria contamination

HQ Fine Foods is recalling certain Quality fast foods brand and Hygaard Fine Foods Ltd. brand sandwiches from the marketplace because of possible Listeria

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Federal officials are reporting that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H9 infections linked to romaine lettuce has ended.
Four illnesses were confirmed in the outbreak. Little other information was available from the Food and Drug Administration.

FDA says E. coli outbreak associated with romaine lettuce is over

Federal officials are reporting that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H9 infections linked to romaine lettuce has ended. Four illnesses were confirmed in the

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US- Cal - bad news for anyone who cares about animals, good news for people who want their pork anyway. And still watch out for smuggled pork (not mentioned in the article, but still there)

Californians won’t have to endure a price-escalating bacon shortage. California’s Superior Court for Sacramento County has halted enforcement of Proposition 12 because the California Department of Food and Agriculture

California judge rules Prop 12 pork sales provisions cannot be enforced without regulations

Californians won't have to endure a price-escalating bacon shortage. California's Superior Court for Sacramento County has halted enforcement of

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Europe and UK - the article says it's good news, I, personally, am confused, but here it is.

Levels of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) E. coli in chicken in the United Kingdom have remained stable in the past few years, according to a report. (Europe included in the rest of the article)

Antimicrobial resistance markers in UK chicken stay steady

Levels of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) E. coli in chicken in the United Kingdom have remained stable in the past few years, according to a report.

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Something for most everyone - Allergy alerts, warnings, and recalls, Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Pacific Islands, and US

Recalls and Alerts: January 25-26, 2022

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and …

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Finland doing things to stop food crimes. -

Safety hazards were associated with almost half of cases, while three involved verified illnesses from poor quality food products. The number of people who fell ill varied from at least seven to more than 500. These three cases led to a conviction. Four more cases were suspected to be linked to illnesses by the people who reported them to the food authorities or police, but those connections were not confirmed.

Study finds safety hazards common in food crime cases

Food-related crime is a regular but rarely reported event in Finland, committed in different types of establishments, and a variety of products are

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US - along the same lines - demand for improvement in FDA actions

STOP CEO Mitzi Baum says, “Current USDA standards are scientifically outdated and not enforceable. Poultry contaminated with Salmonella in violation of USDA’s current ‘performance standards’ can still be sold with USDA’s ‘mark of inspection.’ ”

STOP Foodborne Illness poll finds bipartisan consumer support for action

The voting public says it's time to strengthen food safety regulations to protect consumers, according to a Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) poll. This poll

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US - Recall Tennessee -
A Tennessee company is recalling waffle and sausage sandwiches because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Bake Crafters reported to the Food and Drug Administration that the product was sent to distribution centers in Idaho and Pennsylvania, but the recall notice did not provide any information about where the distribution centers sent the product.

Listeria concerns prompt recall of Bake Crafters breakfast sandwiches

A Tennessee company is recalling waffle and sausage sandwiches because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Bake Crafters reported to the Food

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RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel by Blaine Labs: Recall - Due to Bacterial Contamination

FDA MedWatch - RevitaDerm Wound Care Gel by Blaine Labs:

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