Monthly Archives: April 2023

Netherlands – Slagerij Woorts Fresh Amsterdamse Ossensausage 200 gram Dirk – STEC E.coli

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afety warning Slagerij Woorts Fresh Amsterdamse Ossensausage 200 gram Dirk

Dirk warns against Butcher Woorts Fresh Amsterdamse Ossenworst. The sausage may contain the E. coli bacteria (STEC). Do not eat the product.

See Dirk’s website

Which product is it?

Butcher shop Woorts Fresh Amsterdam beef sausage 200 grams
Barcode 8714951001420
Best before date 22-04-2023

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Research – FSA Vacuum Packing/MAP Guidance – more questions asked

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CFA

In June 2022 CFA Director General Karin Goodburn MBE gave evidence to the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) Subgroup conducting the review of the entire risk basis of the FSA Guidelines on the control of non-proteolytic Clostridium botulinum in the vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging of chilled food (CFA News 58) and looking more widely at botulism risks.

The subgroup was not authorised by FSA to review the guidance in relation to fresh meat although industry maintains that it does not reflect internationally-established risk. CFA is seeking correction of technical errors and removal of UK-only technical barriers to businesses. Instead, as is standard for other pathogens, information required for the use of HACCP should be provided by FSA including continuing to allow the use of risk-based data for the use of novel thermal and other processes.

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Research – WHO Releases Manual for Improving Safety of Traditional Food Markets

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Food Safety Magazine

The World Health Organization of the United Nations’ (WHO’s) new manual, Five Keys for Safety Traditional Food Markets: Risk Mitigation in Traditional Food Markets in the Asia-Pacific Region, aims to support and guide local authorities, market community, and consumers in enhancing the safety and health of traditional food markets through practical risk mitigation measures and community engagement strategies. The manual provides guidance on the implementation of five keys to promote public health and safety in the context of food safety, zoonotic diseases, and infectious respiratory diseases.

Aligned with the WHO Global Food Safety Strategy and the One Health initiative, the manual was developed after WHO included public health risks associated with traditional food markets as a theme in the agenda of the 150^th session of its Executive Board in September 2021. Subsequently, the Executive Board requested the implementation of such measures at the global level.

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USA – FDA – Nature’s Promise Organic Raspberries – Moulds

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FDA

Enforcement Report

Event ID: 92011

Voluntary / Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type: Food

Distribution Pattern:

ME, CA, MA, CA

Recalling Firm:

B.C. Frozen Foods
33920 Lougheed Hwy
Mission
Canada

Press Release URL(s):

Recall Initiation Date:

3/31/2023

Center Classification Date:

4/13/2023

1. Nature’s Promise Organic Raspberries 10oz; Stand up plastic more…	F-0715-2023	Class II	1. UPC: 068826753504; Expiration: 03-06-2024; Lot 361-22 2. UPC: 07417502347; Expiration: 02-08-2024; Lot 334-22 3. UPC: 688267006043 (Pouch) and UPC 0068826784629 (Case); Expiration: 03-26-2024, 04-04-2024, 04-25-2024; Lot: 016-23, 025-23, 046-23 4. UPC: 009848795288; Expiration: 04-06-2024; Lot: 028-23	14,748 lbs.	Product contains high levels of mold.

1. Nature’s Promise Organic Raspberries 10oz; Stand up plastic more…

F-0715-2023

Class II

1. UPC: 068826753504; Expiration: 03-06-2024; Lot 361-22 2. UPC: 07417502347; Expiration: 02-08-2024; Lot 334-22 3. UPC: 688267006043 (Pouch) and UPC 0068826784629 (Case); Expiration: 03-26-2024, 04-04-2024, 04-25-2024; Lot: 016-23, 025-23, 046-23 4. UPC: 009848795288; Expiration: 04-06-2024; Lot: 028-23

14,748 lbs.

Product contains high levels of mold.

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Research – Nestlé strikes settlement deal over France E. coli scandal

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Just Food

Nestlé has agreed to a settlement with victims of a fatal E. coli outbreak last year.

Dozens of children fell sick after eating contaminated food – and two died. In April last year, the Paris prosecutor’s office opened an investigation into alleged involuntary manslaughter. Health officials ordered production at the Caudry factory to cease five days later.

The company told Just Food today (18 April) it had settled with “the vast majority of claimants”, who are represented by lawyer Pierre Debuisson

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USA- FDA Core Outbreak Table Update – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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FDA

What’s New

For the outbreak of Salmonella Infantis (ref #1141), an onsite inspection and sample collection and analysis has been initiated.
For the outbreak of Salmonella Hartford (ref #1144), the case count has increased from 53 to 54 cases. This outbreak has ended and the investigation has closed, with no vehicle identified.
For the outbreak of hepatitis A virus (ref #1143), an onsite inspection has been initiated.

Date Posted	Ref	Pathogen or Cause of Illness	Product(s) Linked to Illnesses (if any)	Total Case Count	Status
3/29/2023	1141	Salmonella Infantis	Raw Flour	See CDC Investigation Notice	Active
3/1/2023	1143	Hepatitis A Virus	Frozen Organic Strawberries	See Outbreak Advisory	Active
2/15/2023	1123	Listeria monocytogenes	Not Yet Identified	See CDC Investigation Notice	Active

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USA – FDA begins onsite inspection of unnamed location in relation to flour outbreak – Salmonella

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Food Safety News

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation into an outbreak of infections caused by Salmonella Infantis that has been linked to flour.

As of the most recent update, on March 30, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak has sickened at least a dozen people across 11 states. Three of the patients have required hospitalization. No deaths have been reported.

Although a specific brand of flour has not been revealed by federal officials, the FDA reports that it has begun onsite inspection of an unnamed location and sample collection.

Illnesses started on dates ranging from Dec. 6, 2022, to Feb. 13, 2023, but there are likely more sick people who have not yet been confirmed because of the time it takes for testing and reporting.

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Quebec – Absence of information necessary for the safe consumption of Stimpson’s surf clams and plain whelks sold by Marché de Poisson Lemieux – Possibility of Bacterial Growth

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Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , April 19, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Lemieux Fish Market , located at 1560, rue du Phare, in Rimouski , warns the public not to consume the products listed in the table below if they have not been kept refrigerated at all times since the time of purchase. In fact, product labels do not include the information necessary for their safe consumption, namely the statement “Keep refrigerated” which is required.

Product name	Format	Affected batch
“MARCTE STIMPSON”	1 litre	Units sold until April 19, 2023
“NATURE BOURGOTS”	1KL, 2KL	Units sold until April 19, 2023

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until April 19, 2023 inclusive, only at the establishment designated above. They were packed in glass jars and sold chilled. The label of the products included, in addition to their name, the mention “PLACE LEMIEUX 1560 ROUTE DU PHARE”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. People who have any of these products in their possession and have not kept them refrigerated at all times from the time of purchase are advised not to consume them. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected products show no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, their consumption may represent a health risk.

It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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Belgium – Salomon brand Homestyle Burger -Salmonella

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AFSCA

Recall of Spuntini Tienen
Product: Salomon brand Homestyle Burger.
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

In agreement with the FASFC, Spuntini Tienen withdraws the Salomon brand Homestyle Burger (150g x 36pcs) from sale and recalls it from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Spuntini Tienen asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased where they will be reimbursed.

Product description

– Product name: Homestyle Burger (150g x 36pcs)
– Brand: Salomon
– Best before date (BBD): 22.05.2023
– Batch number: 270343 / 270344 / 270345 / 270346
– Sales period: from 01 /03/2023 to 04/17/2023
– Type of packaging: cardboard packaging
– Weight: 5.4 kg