Monthly Archives: February 2023

Belgium – Le Gaulois brand “Grignottes EXTRA Mexican” chicken drumsticks – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Recall by LDC
Product: Le Gaulois brand “Grignottes EXTRA Mexican” chicken drumsticks.
Problem: possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.

In agreement with the FASFC, LDC is withdrawing Le Gaulois brand “Grignottes EXTRA Mexican” chicken drumsticks from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.

LDC asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased where you will be reimbursed.

Product description:
– Product name: “EXTRA” Mexican nibbles
– Brand: Le Gaulois
– Best before date (BBD) (“Use by”): 02/17/2023
– Batch number: 026
– Period of sale: from 01/02/2023 to 04/02/2023
– Type of packaging: sachet
– Weight: 250g

The product was distributed by:
Intermarché by Mestdagh
Marchienne-au-Pont Rue de l’Hospital 3 6030 Marchienne-au-Pont
Seneffe Rue Rouge Croix 6 7180 Seneffe
Marcinelle Avenue Mascaux 869 6001 Marcinelle

For any additional information, contact Madame Aude Bouffioux via 071 257 204 OR AUDE.BOUFFIOUX@MESTDAGH.BE.

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Research – Salmonella spp. in chocolate: Lessons 2022 taught us

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Food Manufacture

The usual foe of Salmonella spp in chocolate reared its head again in 2022, causing two notable outbreaks. So what lessons can we take from this to ensure safer food in the future?

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France – Semi-salted raw butter – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name The Cows of Fadainville
  • Model names or references Raw butter 250g
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    DLC = 02/14/2023 Use-by date 02/14/2023
    DLC = 02/16/2023 Use-by date 02/16/2023
  • Packaging 250g
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/02/2023 to 04/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Serazereux
  • Distributors farm shop

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Raw Cream – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name The Cows of Fadainville
  • Model names or references Raw cream 250mL and 500mL
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    DLC = 02/13/2023 Use-by date 02/13/2023
  • Packaging 250mL and 500mL
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/02/2023 to 04/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: EURE-ET-LOIR (28)
  • Distributors Farm shop Ferme des merisiers 28320 Écrosnes Localie 28630 Gellainville

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Smoked Fish – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Neutral
  • Model names or references Wild garlic half-cooked pavers 6*125gr Natural half-cooked pavers 6*125gr
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3760337632301 053-0312 Use-by date 03/01/2023
    3760337632288 053-0312 Use-by date 03/01/2023
  • Products List summary_of_the_withdrawal.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging sheet of 6 paving stones of 125 gr vacuum-packed
  • Marketing start/end date from 02/01/2023 to 02/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 62.160.005.CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Hauts-de-France
  • Distributors Aubettes Socovol

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Roasted chicken nuggets – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 7, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name FLYING
  • Model names or references Roasted Chicken Snacks BBQ Flavor Chicken Snacks
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Date
    3250391461691 lot 27 Use-by date 02/18/2023
    3250390866992 lot 27 Use-by date 02/18/2023
  • Packaging Sachet 250g
  • Marketing start/end date From 31/01/2023 to 03/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR72264002CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Intermarché

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Roast chicken croc’ – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name NET TO
  • Model names or references Roast chicken croc’
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3250390796633 batch 27 Use-by date 02/18/2023
  • Packaging bag 250g
  • Marketing start/end date From 31/01/2023 to 03/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR72264002CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors NET TO

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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Belgium – Block pâté (150g) from the Boni Selection brand- Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Recall by Colruyt
Product: Block pâté (150g) from the Boni Selection brand.
Problem: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

During microbiological checks at the supplier’s, the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes was observed in the “pâté bloc” product (150 g) of the Boni Selection brand, bearing the expiry dates (DLC) 21/2/2023, 26 /2/2023 and 28/2/2023 .

In consultation with the FASFC, Colruyt has therefore decided to withdraw the products concerned from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are invited not to consume it and to bring it back to the store, where they will be reimbursed. In the meantime, all stores have removed the affected products from the shelves.

Product Description :

Product: block pâté
Brand: Boni Selection
Expiry dates (DLC): 21/2/2023, 26/2/2023 and 28/2/2023
Sales period: from 28/1/2023 to 6/2/2023 inclusive
Number no.: 35938
Weight: 150g

This product was sold via the Colruyt stores in Belgium, in the CoMarkt Bouwel and via Collect&Go.

Possible symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes poisoning

Listeria monocytogenes infection can be dangerous for young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly. Possible symptoms are nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea or constipation, headache and persistent fever (feeling like the flu). These symptoms usually appear within 2 to 60 days.

People who have consumed this product and who have these types of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

For more information , customers can contact Colruyt Group Customer Service on
0800 99 124 .

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France – Cheese – GAPERON OF COW 350G pasteurized cow’s milk – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 6, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name VICHY DAIRY SOCIETY
  • Model names or references GAPERON OF COW 350G pasteurized cow’s milk
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    3760014990410 All lots
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/10/2022 to 04/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 03.094.002 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributor  All types of dairies or cheese dairies, Wholesalers, GMS (Centre Leclerc, Carrefour, carrefour market, carrefour contact, Proxi, Auchan, Super U, Intermarché, Ecomarché, Cora, Système U, Grand Frais, Promocash, Tinel, Pom Banana, Casino) .

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallPresence of listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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Research – Repeated cross-sectional study identifies differing risk factors associated with microbial contamination in common food products in the United Kingdom

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Science Direct

Abstract

All foods carry microbes, many of which are harmless, but foods can also carry pathogens and/or microbial indicators of contamination. Limited information exists on the co-occurrence of microbes of food safety concern and the factors associated with their presence. Here, a population-based repeated cross-sectional design was used to determine the prevalence and co-occurrence of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Salmonella spp. and Vibrio spp. in key food commodities – chicken, pork, prawns, salmon and leafy greens. Prevalence in 1,369 food samples for these four target bacterial genera/species varied, while 25.6% of all samples had at least two of the target bacteria and eight different combinations of bacteria were observed as co-occurrence profiles in raw prawns. Imported frozen chicken was 6.4 times more likely to contain Salmonella than domestic chicken, and imported salmon was 5.5 times more likely to be contaminated with E. coli. Seasonality was significantly associated with E. coli and Klebsiella spp. contamination in leafy greens, with higher detection in summer and autumn. Moreover, the odds of Klebsiella spp. contamination were higher in summer in chicken and pork samples. These results provide insight on the bacterial species present on foods at retail, and identify factors associated with the presence of individual bacteria, which are highly relevant for food safety risk assessments and the design of surveillance programmes.

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