Highlights: Highlights concerning Foods for infants and young children 11/Jul/2018 Concerns have been raised by parents over Aptamil baby formula recipe change changes made to the recipe of Aptamil baby milk formulas. Hundreds of complaints raises concerns have been made on social media that the revised formula milk is making babies sick. Danone is looking into the reports and has carried out extensive quality and safety checks, including clinical trials, product testing and product experience tests on the products but so far all results have suggested the product is safe. Highlights concerning Cereals - unprocessed 11/Jul/2018 An emerging issue has been picked up in HorizonScan concerning rice from Brazil contaminated with the pesticide tricyclazole. There was previously another emerging issue on HorizonScan for rice contaminated with the same pesticide, but originating from Greece. Tricyclazole in rice
Page 2 of 11 Highlights concerning Seafood 11/Jul/2018 A RASFF report has been released for tuna from Indonesia contaminated with histamine. The tuna has been distributed to Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Slovenia and Switzerland. Histamine in tuna from Indonesia Highlights concerning Berries and small fruit 11/Jul/2018 A hepatitis A outbreak in Sweden has been linked to frozen strawberries from Poland. Hepatitis A outbreak in Sweden linked to So far there have been 13 reported cases in frozen strawberries Sweden linked to the strawberries. Highlights concerning General information 12/Jul/2018 There are currently 2 distinct Hepatitis A strains causing infections in travellers returning Hepatitis A outbreak possibly linked to to the EU from Morocco. So far 8 EU dates from Morocco countries have reported 163 sicknesses and (investigation ongoing) one fatality. Investigations are ongoing to pinpoint the source of the outbreak, but at the moment it is suggested that dates from Morocco may be the cause. Highlights concerning Feedstuff 12/Jul/2018 The Cornucopia Institute has released a Fraudulent organic review into the import of fraudulent organic feed imports into feed into the USA, suggesting that current USA US enforcement practices leave the country's organic sector vulnerable to fraudulent imports of feed grains.
Page 3 of 11 Highlights concerning Seafood 17/Jul/2018 A multi-state outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in the USA has been linked to fresh crab meat from Venezuela. So far 12 illnesses have been reported with 4 requiring hospitalisation. Vibrio outbreak linked to crab meat from Venezuela Highlights concerning Meat and meat products (excluding poultry) 17/Jul/2018 Spain s National Police and Civil Guard have Expired meat products seized hundreds of tons of expired ham and other meat products. Three separate tampered with and re-labelled to raids were carried out, uncovering individuals be placed back on and companies that were apparently market tampering with seals and labels to extend the shelf life of meat products that had already expired and should have been destroyed. Issues: Issues concerning Almonds including ground almonds 11/Jul/2018 Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 6.2; Tot. = The United 6.9 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from The United not yet 13/Jul/2018 Spain aflatoxins (B1 = 12.7; Tot. = The United 20.4 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from The United not yet 11/Jul/2018 Spain aflatoxins (B1 = >24.0; Tot. The United not yet = >24.0 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds from The United 11/Jul/2018 Spain aflatoxins (Tot. = >24 µg/kg - ppb) in almonds The United not yet
Page 4 of 11 without shell from The Unit- ed Issues concerning Beans with pods (French: P. vulgaris type), haricots verts 16/Jul/2018 The United Vinclozin detected in frozen France stringbeans Societe Industrielle Armoricau de Legumes, Gourin, France Issues concerning Beans without pods (broad etc.) 16/Jul/2018 The United Undeclared/illegal colour China (tartrazine) detected in cowpeas (black eyed beans) in chilli oil Sichuan Province Chuannan Brewing Co., Ltd., Of Economic Development Zone, NO. 4 Shunjiang Road; East Area, Meishan, Sichuan China Issues concerning Breads 17/Jul/2018 The Netherlands Undeclared oats, undeclared The Netherlands almonds, undeclared hazelnuts and undeclared barley in currant buns Jan Linders Supermarkten, Nieuw Bergen, Netherlands Issues concerning Canned foods - other 06/Oct/2017 The United Acidified food products adulterated Thailand within the meaning of Section 402(a)(4) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(4). Magadoo Corporation Co., Ltd, 201 Soi Rangsitnakornnyok 33 Yak 1, Thanyaburi,
Page 5 of 11 Issues concerning Canned foods - vegetables 13/Jul/2018 Spain Stramonium may be present Spain in canned chard Aceites Ybarra, SA dba Hijos de Ybarra, Carretera Isla Menor KM 1. 8, Dos Hermanas, Sevilla Spain Issues concerning Chilli peppers - fresh or dried 11/Jul/2018 The United Fipronil and profenofos detected Dominican in fresh small chillies Republic RAC Exportadora, la Vega, Dominican Republic 11/Jul/2018 The United Ethion, triazophos, profenofos detected in crushed dried chilli India Kitchen Xpress Overseas Ltd, 29/P, Santej - Vadsar Rd, Gujarat 382721, India 12/Jul/2018 The United Shigella detected in poblano peppers Mexico Rancho Agroprcuario Luques Spr De Ri, Guasave, Mexico 16/Jul/2018 The United Cypermethrin, difenoconazole, profenofos, propicona- Vietnam zole, pyridaphenthion and methidathion detected in frozen chilli My Thanh Co., LTD. Issues concerning Eggs 12/Jul/2018 Poland Salmonella enteritidis has Poland been found in eggs Gospodarstwo Rolne Krzysztof Niewczas Tychów Nowy 60, 27-225 Pawłów, Poland
Page 6 of 11 26/Jan/2018 The United Shell eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella enter- The United itidis and adulterated within the meaning of Section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act), 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(4), in that they have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby they may have been rendered injurious to health. WR Yoder dba WRC Yoder Farm Organics, 21444 Ice Ave, Bloomfield, IA Issues concerning Feed materials - fish meal 10/Jul/2018 Italy foreign body (filamentous Mauritius structures of non-animal origin) in fish meal from Mauritius not yet Issues concerning Feed materials - other 12/Jul/2018 The United Propiconazole detected in China sweet potato powder pellets for feed Rizhao M Food International Trading Co Ltd, Beijing, Shandong, China 10/Jul/2018 The Netherlands arsenic (3.1 mg/kg - ppm) China in dried waterfly (Chauliodes pectinicornis) from China not yet 16/Jul/2018 The United Biphenyl detected in marigold pellets (animal feed) Thailand Siagra Limited, Lamphun, Thailand
Page 7 of 11 Issues concerning Feed materials - soy beans & meal 17/Jul/2018 Germany Salmonella enterica ser. The Russian not yet Tennessee (presence /25g) Federation in soybean meal from Russia Issues concerning Gluten-free products 17/Jul/2018 The Slovak Republic Undeclared gluten in Gluten Hungary free pasta 4 egg dried Maca- roni short produced by M- Gel Hungary. COOP Jednota Galanta, Pezinská 1 / A, 900 25 Chorvátsky Grob, Slovakia Issues concerning Meat - bovine (beef, veal, cow) 15/Nov/2017 The United Offered for sale animal (cow) The United for slaughter as food that was adulterated. Under section 402(a)(2)(C)(ii) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(2)(C)(ii), food is deemed to be adulterated if it bears or contains a new animal drug that is unsafe under section 512 of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 360b. Further, under section 402(a)(4) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. 342(a)(4), a food is deemed to be adulterated if it has been held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health. Hilgenkamp Farms Inc, Route 1 Arlington, NE, USA 11/Jul/2018 The Netherlands shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1+ /25g) in chilled beef from Uruguay Uruguay not yet
Page 8 of 11 12/Jul/2018 Italy shigatoxin-producing Esch- Uruguay not yet erichia coli (stx2 /25g) in frozen boneless beef from Uruguay Issues concerning Meat - porcine (pork, pig) 16/Jul/2018 Belgium residue level above MRL for Belgium doxycycline (321 µg/kg - ppb) in chilled pig carcasses from Belgium not yet 11/Jul/2018 Poland Listeria monocytogenes Poland not yet (present /25g) in chilled smoked bacon from Poland 13/Jul/2018 Iceland Salmonella may be present Spain Krónan ehf., in pork. Skarfagörður 2, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland 11/Jul/2018 United Kingdom Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in frozen cooked smoked bacon pieces from The Netherlands The Netherlands not yet Issues concerning Meat, minced, ground - porcine (pork, pig) 13/Jul/2018 China (Hong Non-permitted preservative China Kong) (sulphur dioxide) detected in (Hong fresh pork samples. Kong) not Issues concerning Milk products - cheese 13/Jul/2018 Greece Listeria monocytogenes may Greece be present in cheese. Optima SA, Sorou 1, Metamorfosi 144 52, Greece 13/Jul/2018 Spain Listeria monocytogenes and Spain Buruaga Ardite- Staphylococcal enterotoxin gia, Pol., Zona
Page 9 of 11 detected in raw sheep's milk Industrial Pol., cheese. 01196 Vitoria- Gasteiz, Álava, Spain 17/Jul/2018 The Czech Repu- Cheese slices found to con- The Czech Polabské mlékár- blic tain more salt than declared Republic ny as, Dr. on the packaging Kryšpína 510, 290 16 Podebrady, Czech Republic 13/Jul/2018 Belgium Brie recalled due to possible Unknown Kaasimport Jan presence of Salmonella from origin Dupont NV, Brug- ingredient from third party ge, Belgium supplier Issues concerning Other small fruit & berries 13/Jul/2018 Canada Salmonella may be present Unknown in Europe's Best brand Field origin Berry Mixes. Hain Celestial Canada, Attwell Dr, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada Issues concerning Paprika and chilli powder 17/Jul/2018 Germany aflatoxins (B1 = 9.51; Tot. = Turkey 10.06 µg/kg - ppb) in spicy paprika powder from Turkey, via Spain not yet Issues concerning Pasta and noodles 17/Jul/2018 Nigeria Organic spelt macaroni (Bellamy's Australia brand) is being recalled due to misleading nutritional content (fat content higher than : 2.1 grams per 100 grams where label states 1.1 gram per 100 grams). not
Page 10 of 11 12/Jul/2018 The Slovak Republic (75,30 mg/kg - ppm) in too high content of gluten Hungary gluten-free pasta from Hungary not yet Issues concerning Peas (dry) 13/Jul/2018 The United BHC detected in dried split India peas Sagar Uniexim (india) Pvt Ltd, Jalgaon, India Issues concerning Peas without pods 13/Jul/2018 The Netherlands Listeria may be present in Unknown frozen peas. origin EMTE Supermarkets Issues concerning Peppers (sweet or bell) - fresh or dried 12/Jul/2018 Bulgaria dimethoate (0.032 mg/kg - Turkey ppm) and unauthorised substance omethoate (0.033 mg/kg - ppm) in peppers from Turkey not yet Issues concerning Polenta & maize flour/meal & cornmeal 16/Jul/2018 Luxembourg unauthorised genetically The United modified (0.4 %) precooked white maize meal from The United, via The Netherlands not yet 13/Jul/2018 Luxembourg Genetically modified material (unauthorised) was de- The United tected in maize meal. not
Page 11 of 11 Issues concerning Premixtures for use in feed 12/Jul/2018 The Czech Republizin too high content of nicarba- Hungary (25800 mg/kg - ppm) in premixture feed for chickens from Hungary not yet Issues concerning Rice 12/Jul/2018 The United Tebuconazole detected in aromatic rice Bangladesh M/S Raju Auto Rice Mill, Chapai Nawabganj, Bangladesh Issues concerning Sweet potatoes 13/Jul/2018 Japan Bacteria detected in frozen Taiwan sweet potato balls. Ta Yuh Food Co. Ltd FOOD FRAUD ALERTS Editor: Carina Hagmann (cah) Direct telephone: +45 3339 4434 Source: HorizonScan E-mail address: cah@lf.dk