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Nestlé recalls baby food due to harmful bacteria
Nestlé has recalled two products due to a possible bacteria that causes illness in babies. The products in question are Little Steps and Alfamino baby food, the company reports. No cases of illness have been reported yet. Nestlé says the recall is a precautionary measure due to the possible presence of cereulide in one of the ingredients supplied by a supplier. This toxin is produced by certain bacteria and can cause symptoms when consumed. Children may experience vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The inspectorate warns parents not to give the food to their children.
Money back
The recall applies to Little Steps 1 Infant Formula 0-6 months 800 grams with the best-before date 30-11-2026 and batch number 51230346AC.
Health Science-Alfamino 400 grams with the expiration date 17-06-2027 and batch number 51680017Y1 is also being recalled. People can return the products to the store and get their money back. It is not known how many products have been sold in the Netherlands. Nestlé does not want to disclose this information. According to a spokesperson, this raises “new questions.”
Other countries
Nestlé is also recalling baby food in other European countries due to the possible presence of cereulide. This concerns baby food under the brand names SMA, BEBA, and NAN sold in Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, and Great Britain.
https://nos.nl/artikel/2597168-nestle-roept-babyvoeding-terug-om-ziekmakende-bacterie
Shortage of aircraft de-icing fluid threatens Schiphol Airport: ‘Don't leave without it’
Due to the persistent winter weather and problems at the supplier, KLM and Schiphol Airport are facing a shortage of de-icing fluid. This fluid is essential for removing snow and ice from aircraft. “Due to the combination of extreme weather conditions and stagnating supplies from the supplier, the end of the stock is coming into view,” KLM says on its website.
Importing from Germany
The fluid comes from Germany, and the supplier, Clariant, cannot guarantee that the stock will be replenished. According to KLM, this is a problem that is “widespread in Europe.” “This same problem is occurring everywhere where there is persistent winter weather,” says a company spokesperson, without sharing any details. “KLM is doing everything it can to replenish its stock,” says the company, which says it will collect the fluid itself in Germany. KLM says it is responsible for removing snow and ice from most aircraft at Schiphol Airport. The team responsible for this consists of more than 100 people. “Every aircraft that departs must be completely free of snow and ice before it can depart safely,” says the spokesperson. If the supply cannot be replenished in time, this will have consequences, according to the company. No fluid, but ice, means no departure.
How much is left?
How much stock is left? That depends on the circumstances, according to KLM. “It is impossible to say exactly when the fluid will run out. We are doing everything we can to prevent that from happening.” In recent days, there has been a great need for the antifreeze at Schiphol Airport. Since January 2, 85,000 liters of fluid have been used per day. It is a mixture of hot water and glycol that is sprayed onto the aircraft with special trucks. According to KLM, the buffers have been replenished daily, but deliveries are now stagnating. “We are in intensive discussions with them about this. We are also looking for alternative solutions,” but it is not clear how quickly these will be found.
Flights canceled
Schiphol has been struggling with weather-related problems in recent days. Today, 600 flights have been canceled so far. “We are doing everything we can to clear the runways,” a spokesperson told RTL Nieuws. Nevertheless, travelers are advised to only come to the airport if they are certain that their flight will depart.
Source: https://www.rtl.nl/nieuws/economie/artikel/5551526/tekort-aan-antivriesmiddel-dreigt-voor-klm-en-schiphol
Roof of Hal22 sports complex in Utrecht collapses: ‘Everyone suddenly started running’Part of a sports center on Zonnebaan in Utrecht has collapsed, according to the Utrecht Safety Region (VRU). Athletes were present in the building when it happened. It appears that everyone got out in time, but that is not yet certain and is being investigated further. The building in question is Hal22, owned by the Utrecht Horeca Group. According to the VRU, a large part of the sports hall has collapsed, with the risk that the building could collapse further. For this reason, the emergency services are no longer entering the building for safety reasons. However, the fire department is using a drone to check whether there are still people inside. The roof above the padel court has collapsed in particular. Images show that ceiling panels have come down. “At around 7 p.m., athletes heard creaking in the building and called management. Shortly afterwards, the building actually collapsed,” says VRU spokesperson Marcel Westendorp. The roof has come down and the walls have caved in, he explains. “The building is now considered unstable.” Athletes heard creaking noises, says a spokesperson for the Utrecht Safety Region (VRU):
Running
Jeffrey was in the gym when it happened. Two employees of the hall came running in and said that everyone had to get outside as quickly as possible. “Everyone looked at each other a little surprised, and then people started running. Apparently, the roof then collapsed.” According to Jeffrey, it happened very quickly. First, the roof collapsed on the side of the padel court, and then on the gym. Fortunately, there weren't that many people inside. “There was a small group because, of course, it's cold outside, so no one dared to go to the gym.” Jeffrey thinks everyone got outside in time, even if it was occasionally in light sportswear. “There were still a few people who had things in their lockers, who had to go outside in short sleeves and shorts.” Fortunately, according to Jeffrey, they were able to warm up in the fire trucks that arrived on the scene “within five minutes.”
Card systemAccording to Barry Atsma, one of the owners of the complex, they use a card system. This means they can see who is coming in and out. There were indeed not very many people inside. Atsma says it is almost certain that no one ended up under the roof and that everyone was able to get out in time. According to fire department spokesman Westendorp, most of the athletes went home, while a few are being accommodated in a nearby hotel. One of the owners and the employees of Hal22 are being accommodated in a city bus. It is unknown where they have been taken. Nothing is known about the cause at this time. "More information will follow when more is known. Hal22 is a multi-sport complex with catering facilities. It includes a gym, a padel court, bowling alleys, and a pool center. The Utrechtse Horeca Groep has several catering locations in Utrecht and includes Marco van Basten, Frank Rijkaard, and Barry Atsma, among others.
Source: www.rtvutrecht.nl
Person throws cigarette into ventilation shaft, building evacuatedOn Monday afternoon, the fire department was called to Takenhofplein in Nijmegen after a report of a possible building fire. There was a strong smell of smoke in the building, but no fire was found. Someone had smoked a cigarette inside the building and thrown it into a ventilation shaft, causing smoke, according to the 112 reporter on site. A smoke detector went off and alerted the emergency services. The fire department evacuated the building as a precaution, checked the building, and ventilated the rooms. After that, everyone present was allowed to return safely. According to the reporter, the organization is conducting an internal investigation to determine who was responsible for smoking in the building.
Source: https://www.gld.nl/nieuws/8422226/persoon-gooit-sigaret-in-ventilatieput-gebouw-ontruimd
Nestlé has recalled two products due to a possible bacteria that causes illness in babies. The products in question are Little Steps and Alfamino baby food, the company reports. No cases of illness have been reported yet. Nestlé says the recall is a precautionary measure due to the possible presence of cereulide in one of the ingredients supplied by a supplier. This toxin is produced by certain bacteria and can cause symptoms when consumed. Children may experience vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The inspectorate warns parents not to give the food to their children.
Money back
The recall applies to Little Steps 1 Infant Formula 0-6 months 800 grams with the best-before date 30-11-2026 and batch number 51230346AC.
Health Science-Alfamino 400 grams with the expiration date 17-06-2027 and batch number 51680017Y1 is also being recalled. People can return the products to the store and get their money back. It is not known how many products have been sold in the Netherlands. Nestlé does not want to disclose this information. According to a spokesperson, this raises “new questions.”
Other countries
Nestlé is also recalling baby food in other European countries due to the possible presence of cereulide. This concerns baby food under the brand names SMA, BEBA, and NAN sold in Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, and Great Britain.
https://nos.nl/artikel/2597168-nestle-roept-babyvoeding-terug-om-ziekmakende-bacterie
Shortage of aircraft de-icing fluid threatens Schiphol Airport: ‘Don't leave without it’
Due to the persistent winter weather and problems at the supplier, KLM and Schiphol Airport are facing a shortage of de-icing fluid. This fluid is essential for removing snow and ice from aircraft. “Due to the combination of extreme weather conditions and stagnating supplies from the supplier, the end of the stock is coming into view,” KLM says on its website.
Importing from Germany
The fluid comes from Germany, and the supplier, Clariant, cannot guarantee that the stock will be replenished. According to KLM, this is a problem that is “widespread in Europe.” “This same problem is occurring everywhere where there is persistent winter weather,” says a company spokesperson, without sharing any details. “KLM is doing everything it can to replenish its stock,” says the company, which says it will collect the fluid itself in Germany. KLM says it is responsible for removing snow and ice from most aircraft at Schiphol Airport. The team responsible for this consists of more than 100 people. “Every aircraft that departs must be completely free of snow and ice before it can depart safely,” says the spokesperson. If the supply cannot be replenished in time, this will have consequences, according to the company. No fluid, but ice, means no departure.
How much is left?
How much stock is left? That depends on the circumstances, according to KLM. “It is impossible to say exactly when the fluid will run out. We are doing everything we can to prevent that from happening.” In recent days, there has been a great need for the antifreeze at Schiphol Airport. Since January 2, 85,000 liters of fluid have been used per day. It is a mixture of hot water and glycol that is sprayed onto the aircraft with special trucks. According to KLM, the buffers have been replenished daily, but deliveries are now stagnating. “We are in intensive discussions with them about this. We are also looking for alternative solutions,” but it is not clear how quickly these will be found.
Flights canceled
Schiphol has been struggling with weather-related problems in recent days. Today, 600 flights have been canceled so far. “We are doing everything we can to clear the runways,” a spokesperson told RTL Nieuws. Nevertheless, travelers are advised to only come to the airport if they are certain that their flight will depart.
Source: https://www.rtl.nl/nieuws/economie/artikel/5551526/tekort-aan-antivriesmiddel-dreigt-voor-klm-en-schiphol
Roof of Hal22 sports complex in Utrecht collapses: ‘Everyone suddenly started running’Part of a sports center on Zonnebaan in Utrecht has collapsed, according to the Utrecht Safety Region (VRU). Athletes were present in the building when it happened. It appears that everyone got out in time, but that is not yet certain and is being investigated further. The building in question is Hal22, owned by the Utrecht Horeca Group. According to the VRU, a large part of the sports hall has collapsed, with the risk that the building could collapse further. For this reason, the emergency services are no longer entering the building for safety reasons. However, the fire department is using a drone to check whether there are still people inside. The roof above the padel court has collapsed in particular. Images show that ceiling panels have come down. “At around 7 p.m., athletes heard creaking in the building and called management. Shortly afterwards, the building actually collapsed,” says VRU spokesperson Marcel Westendorp. The roof has come down and the walls have caved in, he explains. “The building is now considered unstable.” Athletes heard creaking noises, says a spokesperson for the Utrecht Safety Region (VRU):
Running
Jeffrey was in the gym when it happened. Two employees of the hall came running in and said that everyone had to get outside as quickly as possible. “Everyone looked at each other a little surprised, and then people started running. Apparently, the roof then collapsed.” According to Jeffrey, it happened very quickly. First, the roof collapsed on the side of the padel court, and then on the gym. Fortunately, there weren't that many people inside. “There was a small group because, of course, it's cold outside, so no one dared to go to the gym.” Jeffrey thinks everyone got outside in time, even if it was occasionally in light sportswear. “There were still a few people who had things in their lockers, who had to go outside in short sleeves and shorts.” Fortunately, according to Jeffrey, they were able to warm up in the fire trucks that arrived on the scene “within five minutes.”
Card systemAccording to Barry Atsma, one of the owners of the complex, they use a card system. This means they can see who is coming in and out. There were indeed not very many people inside. Atsma says it is almost certain that no one ended up under the roof and that everyone was able to get out in time. According to fire department spokesman Westendorp, most of the athletes went home, while a few are being accommodated in a nearby hotel. One of the owners and the employees of Hal22 are being accommodated in a city bus. It is unknown where they have been taken. Nothing is known about the cause at this time. "More information will follow when more is known. Hal22 is a multi-sport complex with catering facilities. It includes a gym, a padel court, bowling alleys, and a pool center. The Utrechtse Horeca Groep has several catering locations in Utrecht and includes Marco van Basten, Frank Rijkaard, and Barry Atsma, among others.
Source: www.rtvutrecht.nl
Person throws cigarette into ventilation shaft, building evacuatedOn Monday afternoon, the fire department was called to Takenhofplein in Nijmegen after a report of a possible building fire. There was a strong smell of smoke in the building, but no fire was found. Someone had smoked a cigarette inside the building and thrown it into a ventilation shaft, causing smoke, according to the 112 reporter on site. A smoke detector went off and alerted the emergency services. The fire department evacuated the building as a precaution, checked the building, and ventilated the rooms. After that, everyone present was allowed to return safely. According to the reporter, the organization is conducting an internal investigation to determine who was responsible for smoking in the building.
Source: https://www.gld.nl/nieuws/8422226/persoon-gooit-sigaret-in-ventilatieput-gebouw-ontruimd
Translated from Dutch to English with Google translate