Finland reported a record number of Listeria infections this past year with the figure almost twice as high as 2019.
The 93 Listeria infections in 2020 were nearly double the 50 in the year before and the largest annual total ever reported to the National Infectious Diseases Register. Almost 80 infections were recorded in 2018 and 90 in 2017.
Nearly all bacterial infections decreased significantly in 2020 from mid-March because of measures put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to data published by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).
Acidification and nutrient depletion by dairy starter cultures is often sufficient to prevent outgrowth of pathogens during post-processing of cultured dairy products. In the case of cottage cheese, however, the addition of cream dressing to the curd and subsequent cooling procedures can create environments that may be hospitable for the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. We report on a non-bacterio-cinogenic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain that severely limits the growth potential of L. monocytogenes in creamed cottage cheese. The main mechanism underlying Listeria spp. inhibition was found to be caused by depletion of manganese (Mn), thus through competitive exclusion of a trace element essential for the growth of many microorganisms. Growth of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactococcus lactis that constitute the starter culture, on the other hand, were not influenced by reduced Mn levels. Addition of L. rhamnosus with Mn-based bioprotective properties during cottage cheese production therefore offers a solution to inhibit undesired bacteria in a bacteriocin-independent fashion. View Full-Text
In recent months, more than three hundred cases of salmonellosis have occurred in various European countries and Canada, which are linked to each other. In the UK the cases could be partly traced back to frozen breaded poultry meat. The cause was contamination with the bacterium Salmonella Enteritidis, which causes gastrointestinal inflammation. Salmonella is not killed by deep freezing and can remain infectious at temperatures below zero degrees Celsius. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and the BfR are monitoring the situation together with the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL). In Germany, the number of reported cases has currently risen to more than 20 in six federal states. In 2020, there were a total of about 10,000 reported cases of salmonellosis in Germany, most of which were caused by the consumption of contaminated food. In principle, foodborne infections can be avoided by paying particular attention to hygienic care when preparing raw poultry. Due to the measures taken to contain the COVID 19 pandemic, people are currently cooking more often at home and, in the course of this, convenience products such as frozen goods are also being used more frequently. Sometimes it is not obvious at first glance whether such products contain pre-cooked or raw meat. Sufficient heating should always be ensured during preparation, especially of products containing raw poultry meat. In addition, bacterial contamination of other dishes via the raw meat and breading is possible. “Especially for children and elderly people there is a higher risk of getting sick from salmonella,” says BfR President Prof. Dr. Dr. Andreas Hensel.
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Recall of La Ferme des Grandes Fagnes
Product: “Bernister Fleuri” soft raw milk cheese.
Problem: Possible presence of E.coli STEC.
In agreement with the AFSCA, the Ferme des grandes Fagnes is withdrawing “Bernister Fleuri” cheese (300g) from sale and is recalling it to consumers because of the presence of E.coli STE.
La Ferme des Grandes Fagnes asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased where it will be reimbursed.
Product description
– Product category: Soft raw milk cheese
– Product name: Bernister Fleuri
– Best before date (Best before): 07/08/2021
– Batch number: 211721
– Sales period: from 05/11/2021 to 06/10/2021
– Type of packaging: cellophane
– Weight: 300g
The product was sold through several outlets, including:
| Name of point of sale /
Name of the distribution chain |
Street + number | Postal code | Municipality (city) |
| RAG DISTRIBUTION | Carl Jost Street, 46 | 4621 | RETINNE |
| The Milky Way | Chaussée de Namur 40 | 5170 | DEEPVILLE |
| Butcher LAVAL | Albert Counson Street 127 | 4970 | FRANCORCHAMPS |
| LMBA Maitres Butchers Ardennes | Avenue of the Allies 98 | 4960 | MALMEDY |
| Vitamine cheese dairy (Evrard) | Station Street 15 | 4430 | YEARS |
| Grossemarkt Butgenbach LS | Monschauerstrasse 9 | 4750 | BUTGENBACH |
| DELVITH | Rue de Malmedy 21 | 4760 | BULLANGE |
| Gourmet counter | Rue des Deux Eglises 4 | 4120 | NEUPRE |
| PARENT SIGARD | Great street 38 | 6700 | Arlon |
| LALERO BVBA | HAACHTSESTEENWEG 47 | 1820 | STEENOKKERZEEL |
| KAASWERELD VOF | Karel Picquelaan 96 | 9800 | DEINZE |
| SLIGRO FOOD GROUP | Wingepark 10 | 3110 | Rotselaar |
| Butcher Curnel | Henri Massenge Street | 4970 | Stavelot |
| AD Spa | Avenue Reine Astrid 244 | 4900 | Spa |
| Sweet cuberdon | Rue du Têris 56, | 4100 | Seraing |
For any further information , contact:
Fabienne Remacle tel: 0474 280 559
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Recalled Foods , Published: June 11, 2021
And
What foods:
Escapes Vegan Organic Vegan Nuggets
Net weight: 250 grams
Best before date: 28/06/2021
EAN barcode no .: 5708665800120
Rømer Vegan Organic Vegan Fishing Rods
Net weight. 250 grams
Best before date: 28/06/2021
EAN barcode no .: 5708665800144
Sold in:
COOP and Irma stores nationwide
Company recalling:
Rømer Vegan, Vrinners Bygade 45, 8420 Knebel
Cause:
The company has found that there is a risk of mold in products from these two lots.
Risk:
The mold formation means that the products are assessed as unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.
Backyard poultry, like chicken and ducks, can carry Salmonella germs even if they look healthy and clean. These germs can easily spread to anything in the areas where they live and roam.
You can get sick from touching your backyard poultry or anything in their environment and then touching your mouth or food, and swallowing Salmonella germs.
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Foodborne outbreak suspected to be caused by thawed yellowfin tuna steaks (Thunnus albacares) with added water from Italy, with raw material from Spain in Croatia, Italy, Poland, Romania and Slovenia
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Escherichia coli in lamb meat from New Zealand in Italy
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