FOOD FRAUD ALERTS Week

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1 Highlights: Highlights concerning Other seeds - sprouted Date Issue Summary 02/Jul/2018 Following a recall released by Australia and added to HorizonScan on the 21st of June 2018 regarding Salmonella in products con- alfalfa sprouts taining alfalfa sprouts, a Salmonella Havana outbreak has now been linked to the same products. So far there have been 21 reported illnesses and 7 hospitalisations in Australia linked to the outbreak. Salmonella Havana outbreak linked to Highlights concerning Cereals - processed Date Issue Summary 02/Jul/2018 Following on from the HorizonScan highlight Pesticides in organic of the 22nd of June 2018 regarding the Organics Council's discovery of organic eggs cereal products containing pesticides, they have also announced that during the same screening/survey they discovered the presence of glyphosate (below the MRL of 0.01 mg/kg) in organic wholemeal bread and organic flour from Tesco and Waitrose. Highlights concerning Fresh herbs Date Issue Summary 02/Jul/2018 The EU ban on the import of betel leaves (paan leaves) from Bangladesh which was due to end on the 30th of June 2018 has Ban on the import of betel leaves from Bangladesh extended been extended as Bangladesh was unable to demonstrate that they had met the require-

2 Page 2 of 12 ments of the action plan and enforcement that was set. The ban has been extended to run until the 30th of June 2020 following continuing issues with the presence of a wide range of Salmonella strains in the betel leaves Issues: Issues concerning Almonds including ground almonds 27/Jun/2018 Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg - Turkey ppb) in bitter almond kernels from Turkey not yet Issues concerning Beans with pods (French: P. vulgaris type), haricots verts 26/Jun/2018 The United Sta Flonicamid detected in green beans Sociedad De Cafeticultores De La Sierra Norte, Col. Vicente Guerrero, Tulancingo, Hgo MEXICO 26/Jun/2018 The United Sta- Fenpropathrin detected in Argo Vegetales, S.A. green beans de C.V., Acatzingo, Issues concerning Breads 22/Jun/2018 Canada Bread products recalled as Canada they have not been prepared and packed in such a way as to ensure safety Boulangerie Andalos Inc 21/Jun/2018 Canada Various bread products re- Canada Boulangerie & Pâtis- called as they have not serie Kubera Inc, been prepared and pack , Avenue Dra- aged in such a way as to to peau, Montréal ensure their safety

3 Page 3 of 12 26/Jun/2018 Denmark Plastic may be present in Denmark Lagkagehuset A/S, rye bread Amerikavej 21, 1756 København 02/Jul/2018 The United Sta- Undeclared milk may be The United United Sta Bak- present in hamburger buns Sta ery, Portland, Oregon, USA Issues concerning Canned foods - vegetables 28/Jun/2018 Poland unauthorised food additive Jordan E disodium ethylene diamine tetra acetate (DEDTA) in canned chickpeas and broad bean from Jordan not yet Issues concerning Celery 25/Jun/2018 The United Stateconazole Pendimethalin and difeno- may be present in Chinese celery Agroverdi SA de CV, Guanajuato, Issues concerning Chilli peppers - fresh or dried 28/Jun/2018 The United Sta Cypermethrin, ethion, India phosalane and triazophos detected in dried red pepper (chillies) Agricultural Export, Tamil Nadu, India 25/Jun/2018 The United Sta- Ethion detected in hot yel- Rosario Garcia, Ju- low peppers arez, Permethrin detected in Surcom S De RL, pasilla peppers Baja California, Cypermethrin detected in Soc De Cafeticulto- serrano peppers res De La Sierra Norte De Puebla,

4 Page 4 of 12 Xicotepec, 28/Jun/2018 The United Sta- Carbendazim detected in Valente Mendoza poblano peppers and thiophanate-methyl detected in jalapeno peppers 29/Jun/2018 The United Sta- Casco Produce SA de in jalapeno peppers CV, Sonora, 25/Jun/2018 The United Sta- Monocrotophos detected in Rosario Garcia, Ju- jalapeno peppers arez, 26/Jun/2018 The United Sta Permethrin detected in jala- peno peppers Selso Hernandez Valles, El Rosario, Permethrin detected in Peru Agracom Del Peru dried guajillo peppers S.A.C., Calle Revolucion 272 Urb Industrial, Callao, 27/Jun/2018 United Kingdom aflatoxins (B1 = 22; Tot. = 23 µg/kg - ppb) in crushed chillies from Sri Lanka Sri Lanka not yet Issues concerning Coconut - desiccated, dried, flour 26/Jun/2018 The United Sta Bolivia in shelled coconut Import and Export Santa Catalina Inc, Cochabamba, Bolivia 26/Jun/2018 The United Sta Salmonella my be present in India shelled coconut Oasis Exporters, Kerala, India 26/Jun/2018 The United Sta- India FAVOUR-ITA INTER- in shelled coconut NATIONAL, Door No.XI/408, Cheriyakadavu, Kannamaly, Kochi-8, India

5 Page 5 of 12 22/Jun/2018 Luxembourg Unknown Auchan, Croix, in grated coconut origin France 22/Jun/2018 Luxembourg Unknown Cora SAS, 40 rue la in grated coconut origin Boetie, Paris, France 26/Jun/2018 The United Sta- Vietnam Hai Minh Co., Ltd., in frozen, sliced coconut 43 Tran Van Cham- Cu Chi District, Hochiminh, Vietnam Agrimexco, 176 Hai in shelled coconut Ba Trung St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, 26/Jun/2018 The United Sta- Vietnam Hua Heong Food in shelled coconut Industries (Vietnam) CO., Ltd, D3A-D3B Le Minh Xuan Industries Zone, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh, VN-65 Issues concerning Dry ingredient mixes (batter, breading, custard, muffin etc.) and dough 03/Jul/2018 Italy Undeclared pistachios and undeclared cashew nuts may be present in tart and cookie mixes Italy Pedon Spa Issues concerning Eggs 30/Jun/2018 Germany Salmonella enterica ser. Germany Enteritidis (present /25g) in eggs from Germany not yet

6 Page 6 of 12 Issues concerning Feed materials - other 03/Jul/2018 The United Sta China in pumpkin seed kernels (as animal feed) Dalian Goodluck Agricultural Products Co Ltd, Dalian, Liaoning, China 03/Jul/2018 Austria Salmonella enterica ser. Germany not yet Agona (present /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Senftenberg (present /25g) in linseed meal from Germany Issues concerning Feed materials - rapeseed & meal 03/Jul/2018 Finland Salmonella (present /25g), Germany Salmonella enterica ser. Orion (present /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Tennessee (present /25g) in rape seed meal from Germany not yet Issues concerning Feed materials - soy beans & meal 27/Jun/2018 Sweden Salmonella enterica ser. Brazil Aarhus (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Kedougou (presence /25g) in soyabean meal from Brazil not yet Issues concerning Flour (all cereals except maize) 27/Jun/2018 Denmark Larvae and webs may be present in organic flour Denmark Dagrofa aps, 4100 Ringsted, Denmark

7 Page 7 of 12 29/Jun/2018 Denmark organic whole wheat flour Germany not yet and organic whole wheat spelt flour from Germany infested with larvae of insects 27/Jun/2018 Finland ochratoxin A (6 µg/kg - ppb) in organic gluten-free buckwheat flour from the United Kingdom United Kingdom not yet Issues concerning Gluten-free products 29/Jun/2018 Spain Undeclared gluten may be Italy present in gluten-free chips not 29/Jun/2018 Ireland Grain moths may be pre- The Net- not sent in gluten-free organic herlands porridge flakes 29/Jun/2018 Belgium Undeclared gluten may be Unknown not present in gluten-free or- origin ganic protein chocolate powder Issues concerning Meat - bovine (beef, veal, cow) 02/Jul/2018 The Netherlands shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1+; stx2+ Uruguay /25g) in chilled boneless beef from Uruguay not yet Issues concerning Meat - porcine (pork, pig) 26/Jun/2018 Denmark Salmonella group D (presence Germany /25g) in chilled pork meat from Germany not yet

8 Page 8 of 12 27/Jun/2018 New Zealand Pork products (hock and New Zealand shoulder) may contain pieces of metal New World Halswell, Halswell, New Zealand Issues concerning Meat, minced, ground - bovine (beef, veal, cow) 29/Jun/2018 Canada E. coli O157 may be present Canada in lean ground beef products The Butcher's Blend, London, Ontario, Canada Issues concerning Milk products - cheese 22/Jun/2018 France E. coli O26 may be present France in reblochon raw milk cheese Chabert Issues concerning Mustard 27/Jun/2018 Japan Violation of standard of use France AGRO'NOVAE, 11 - Potassium pyrosulphite detected (0.043 g/kg) in mustard with truffle Espace Economique Saint Pierre, Peyruis, Alpes de Haute Provence Issues concerning Olive oil (excluding infused oils) 05/May/2018 Spain 55% of companies inspected Spain in Murica found not to be complying with current regulations on olive oil labelling not Issues concerning Oregano 26/Jun/2018 The United Sta- Salmnonella may be present Bulgaria Karamex Ltd, Sofia,

9 Page 9 of 12 in oregano Bulgaria 22/Jun/2018 The United Sta in oregano powder El Salvador Exportadora Rio Grande S.A. de C.V., Km 15.5 Carretera Panamericana, La Palma, San Martin, San Salvador El Salvador 22/Jun/2018 The United Sta- Italy Madama Oliva Srl, in oregano Zona Industriale Localita Recocce, Carsoli, L' Aquila 26/Jun/2018 The United Sta- PRODUCTORA Y in oregano COMERCIALIZADORA DE ALIMENTOS LOS POCITOS, Zacatecas, Issues concerning Other herbs - dried 29/Jun/2018 The United Sta The Philippines in dried taro leaves Global Pacific Asia Trading Enterprises Corp, Marikina City, The Philippines Issues concerning Paprika and chilli powder 22/Jun/2018 The United Sta India in chilli powder M/s Dahyabhai Vithaldas, Ahmedabda, India 03/Jul/2018 The United Sta- India M K Agro Exports, in chilli powder Dapoda, India Jam Produccion Srl in dried red chilli powder De Cv, Chihuahua,

10 Page 10 of 12 Issues concerning Pasta and noodles 03/May/2018 Italy producing stuffed Italy past found to be using common cheese rather than speciality cheese not 29/Jun/2018 Canada Undeclared peanut may be Unknown AJ International present in instant noodles origin Trading, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Undeclared/illegal colour Vietnam Minh Nguyet Trad- (unidentified blue colour- ing Co Ltd, Ho Chi ing) detected in arrowroot Minh, Vietnam vermicelli noodles Issues concerning Peas with pods (snap, snow, mange tout) 26/Jun/2018 The United Sta Tebuconazole detected in snow peas Guatemala Agricola Tierra Nueva S.A., Aldea Pachali, Lote 81 Quinta de Alta Loma, Santiago Sacatepequez, Suchitepequez Issues concerning Peppers (sweet or bell) - fresh or dried 27/Jun/2018 The United Sta Chlorothalonil detected in bell peppers Surcom S De RL, Baja California, Issues concerning Rice 25/Jun/2018 The United Sta Chlorpyrifos and propoxur India detected in basmati rice R.S. Rice Mills, Amritsar, IN-PB INDIA

11 Page 11 of 12 27/Jun/2018 Japan Nasty smell and generation The United Sunwest Foods Inc of mould in milled rice Sta 27/Jun/2018 The United Sta Tebuconazole and isoprothiolane detected in jasmine Vietnam rice Mekong Joint Stock, Can Tho, Vietnam Issues concerning Spice mixtures/other spices, curry powder 29/Jun/2018 United Kingdom absence of health certificate(s) India for spice mix from India not yet 29/Jun/2018 Switzerland aflatoxins (B1 = 11 µg/kg - Sri Lanka ppb) in roasted curry powder from Sri Lanka not yet Issues concerning Spring onions, Welsh onions, scallions 28/Jun/2018 The United Sta Permethrin detected in green onions Quick Brite de SA de CV, Ciudad de, Iprodione detected in green Tesoros Internatio- onions nal SA de CV, Issues concerning Tomatoes 28/Jun/2018 The United Sta Captan detected in tomatoes Valente Mendoza 28/Jun/2018 The United Sta- Tebuconazole and Triad- The Net- Valstar Holland BV, imenol detected in toma- herlands Poeldijk, Nether- toes lands

12 Page 12 of 12 Issues concerning Ware potatoes 29/Jun/2018 The Czech Republic Potatoes found to be of Poland different variety to that on label not FOOD FRAUD ALERTS Editor: Carina Hagmann (cah) Direct telephone: Source: HorizonScan address: