Histamine in frozen tuna from Sri Lanka in Italy
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Salmonella Typhimurium in Batches of Chicken Products from Ireland in the Netherlands
Salmonella in live razor clams (Ensis ensis) from the Netherlands in Belgium, Denmark, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Spain
Presence of salmonella in bay leaves from Turkey in Spain
Salmonella spp in Frozen Chicken breast fillet from Poland in the UK
Salmonella spp. in rubbed thyme from Czech Republic in Germany
Salmonella in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Turkey and Greece
Salmonella Dublin in Frozen Beef brisket from Poland in Estonia and Finland
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Polish Chicken Salmonella, RASFF, Salmonella, Salmonella in Chicken, Salmonella Poland, Salmonella Sesame Seeds
Aflatoxins above MRL in peanuts from China in Spain
Aflatoxins (B1, B2,G1,G2) in raw groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands
aflatoxins over the permitted limits in shelled almonds from the United States in Italy
Aflatoxin in Argentine groundnuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in Argentine groundnuts in the Netherlands
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Temperature Abuse, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF
Listeria monocytogenes in pate from Belgium in the Netherlands
Listeria monocytogenes in cheese from France in Germany and Switzerland
Listeria Monocytogenes in P’tite comtesse aux truffes from France in the Netherlands and Nigeria
Listeria-contaminated in meat sleeves from France in Belgium and Luxembourg
Listeria monocytogenes – Pasteurised milk cheeses from France in Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine and Liechtenstein
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Salmonella in fishmeal from Germany in Belgium
Salmonella in pig’s ears for dog chew in Sweden and Norway
Salmonella in organic soya cake from Denmark in Sweden
Salmonella in Permeate powder from the Netherlands in Belgium
Salmonella in post-extraction sunflower meal from Ukraine in Poland
Salmonella Typhimurium in feed for poultry from Belgium in France and Guinea
Posted in Animal Feed, Animal Feed Salmonella, Animal Feed Testing, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology Blog, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Pet Food, Pet Food Salmonella, Pet Food Testing, RASFF
Consumers expect and rightfully demand a plentiful supply of affordable, safe, and wholesome red meat. Concerns about the safety of meat have been important to the industry, the public, and the government since the implementation of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. Unfortunately, despite the effort expended in controlling foodborne illnesses in the U.S., foodborne pathogens cost the GDP more than $17.6 billion each year in direct and indirect costs.1
One of the most notable improvements to food safety is the implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), which has been globally adopted as a method to systematically improve food safety. The implementation of other procedures, such as “test and hold” for ground beef prior to shipment to consumers, has significantly improved consumer safety. As a result of these systematic improvements in the food supply chain driven by industry and government actions, the U.S. food supply is safer than ever before.
Read more at the link above
Posted in Food Pathogen, HACCP, Pathogen, pathogenic
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) suspended the Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence #9DM4P9DP of Le Fromage au Village Inc., located in Lorrainville, Quebec, on January 20, 2023.
While the suspension is in effect, the licence holder may not conduct any activity for which SFC licence #9DM4P9DP was issued.
The CFIA suspended the license on grounds that a risk of injury to human health may result if the licence holder continues to conduct an activity identified in the licence, notably because of the absence of adequate corrective measures to prevent the risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
There are food recalls associated to this suspension and there have been reported illnesses that may be associated with the consumption of these products. The Agency is continuing its food safety investigation, which may result in the recall of additional products.
Licence holders are responsible for ensuring that they comply with Canada’s food laws. The CFIA is responsible for enforcing those laws.
The licence suspension will be lifted if the CFIA determines that corrective measures have been taken by the licence holder. If corrective action is not taken within 90 days after suspension, the CFIA may cancel the licence. The CFIA may also cancel the licence on other grounds set out in section 39 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Cancellation may occur after the licence holder has been notified of the grounds for cancellation and provided with an opportunity to be heard.
Safe Food for Canadians licences can be suspended:
The CFIA publishes licence suspensions and cancellations on its website.
| Date Posted |
Reference # |
Pathogen or Cause of Illness |
Product(s) Linked to Illnesses (if any) |
Total Case Count |
Investigation Status |
| 12/28/2022 | 1137 | Salmonella Typhimurium |
Alfalfa Sprouts | See Outbreak Advisory |
Active |
| 11/9/2022 | 1127 | Listeria monocytogenes |
Enoki Mushrooms |
See Outbreak Advisory |
Active |
Posted in FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, outbreak, Salmonella
New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Blackbeards Smokehouse Ltd in its recall of Blackbeards Smokehouse brand smoked mussels due to the possible presence of Listeria.
The following Blackbeards Smokehouse brand smoked mussels with a batch number of 076/015 and best before date of 27/02/2023 are affected by this recall:
“Listeriosis can be serious for vulnerable groups, such as pregnant people and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
“It is particularly dangerous during pregnancy as it can cause miscarriage, premature labour or stillbirth, and infection in the unborn baby.
“Infection in healthy adults is unlikely to be severe, causing mild diarrhoea and flu-like symptoms within a few days of eating contaminated food.
“It can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund. If you are unable to do this, the product should be thrown out,” says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle.
If you have consumed any of these products and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional or call Healthline 0800 61 11 16.
For up-to-date details and the list of stores and products affected, go to our food recall page.
The affected products are sold at the following stores:
There may be more stores and products affected, so for up-to-date details, go to our food recall page.
Food recall: Blackbeards Smokehouse brand Smoked Mussels
The product is being removed from stores and has not been exported.
The product under recall was identified through routine testing and there have been no reports of associated illness.
“As is our usual practice, we will be working with the company to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence,” Mr Arbuckle said.
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| Batch | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| DLC = 02/14/2023 | Use-by date 02/14/2023 | |
| DLC = 02/16/2023 | Use-by date 02/16/2023 | |
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