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This page is an announcement from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare dated December 12, 2014, regarding inspection orders on imported food products. Salmonella was detected in sashimi-grade tuna fillets from the Philippines manufactured by TENPOINT MANUFACTURING CORPORATION. Consequently, inspection orders were implemented on all lots of this manufacturer's products. The affected shipment comprised 495 cartons weighing 4.96 tons, imported by Pescarich Corporation. Salmonella is a naturally occurring pathogenic microorganism causing foodborne illness. The manufacturer's import record shows 427 notifications in fiscal 2014, with one violation detected.

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This page is a press release from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare dated December 12, 2014, announcing inspection orders for imported food. Salmonella bacteria was detected in raw sashimi-grade tuna from the Philippines manufactured by TENPOINT MANUFACTURING CORPORATION. An inspection order has been issued requiring testing of all lots from this manufacturer. The affected shipment, imported by Pescalich Co., Ltd., consisted of 495 cartons weighing 4.96 tons and is being held in storage. The release provides details on the violation and import records.