Monthly Archives: April 2023

France – Dry Sausage – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name dry sausage
  • Model names or references Dry sausage batch SA231001
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    BATCH SA231001 Use-by date 05/31/2023
    Use-by date 05/20/2023
    Use-by date 05/21/2023
    Use-by date 05/22/2023
    Use-by date 05/23/2023
    Use-by date 05/24/2023
    Use-by date 05/25/2023
  • Packaging Naked product
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/21/2023 to 03/25/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 64126 001 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale 30Km around the manufacturing site
  • Distributors LECLERC OLORON, INTERMARCHE ARAMITS, INTERMARCHE ACCOUS, VIVAL LASSEUBE, DELICE DES VALLEES JURANCON, OLORON PRIMEUR OLORON, ROCHANGE LAGOR, LOU MERCAT GOES, FROMAGERIE ARRIBE HERRERE, BUTCHER KREMER GAN, DAVANCENS OLORON

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Salmonella detected during a self-check analysis

Catalonia – Alert for the presence of Clostridium perfringens in ground cinnamon from Vietnam

ACSA

Alert Ground Cinnamon

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has notified the competent authorities of the autonomous communities and the Coordination Center for Health Alerts and Emergencies (CCAES), through the Coordinated  System for Rapid Information Exchange  (SCIRI), an alert, transferred by the health authorities of the Community of Madrid, regarding the presence of Clostridium perfringens in ground cinnamon from the Especias Pedroza brand.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name: ground cinnamon
  • Brand/Commercial Name: Pedroza Spices
  • Product appearance: plastic container
  • Batch numbers and best before date:
    • A220079, 12/31/2023
    • A222605, 02/28/2026
  • Unit Weight: 700g
  • Temperature: ambient

The withdrawal of affected products from marketing channels will be verified by the competent authorities.

People who have products affected by this alert at home are recommended to refrain from consuming them and return them to the point of purchase.

Research – How to deal with food poisoning while traveling—and how to avoid it altogether

National Geographic

Some countries have a reputation for putting travelers at a higher risk for gastrointestinal illnesses. But you can get sick from an improperly handled meal anywhere in the world.

Pad thai from a Bangkok street vendor or raw milk cheese from a bistro in France taste delicious in the moment. But for many travelers, the local dishes that make trips meaningful sometimes give them food poisoning—and the wrong sort of vacation memories.

By some metrics, gastrointestinal infections related to food or water affect 30 to 70 percent of all travelers during or immediately after their trips, according to a 2015 study in BMJ Clinical Evidence. Each year, one in six Americans and nearly one in 10 people worldwide suffer from such illnesses caused by bacteria (E. coli, salmonella, listeria), viruses (norovirus, hepatitis A), or parasites (giardiasis, roundworms, tapeworms).

Lower-income countries have a reputation for putting travelers at a higher risk for food poisoning, but people are just as likely to be sickened from an improperly handled meal in Italy or Australia—or from some sushi at their local supermarket.

Here’s why people get food poisoning, what to do if it strikes, and how to (maybe) prevent it, read at the link above.

USA – Update – Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus Infections: Frozen Strawberries (February 2023)

FDA

Product

California Splendor Recall: Kirkland Signature 4-lb. bag Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries in certain states with specific lot codes.

Scenic Fruit Recall: frozen organic strawberries with the following brand names and Best By Dates distributed to specific states:

  • Simply Nature, Organic Strawberries, Best By 06/14/2024
  • Vital Choice, Organic Strawberries, BEST BY 05/20/2024
  • Kirkland Signature, Organic Strawberries, Best If Used By 10/08/2024
  • Made With, Organic Strawberries, Best Before 11/20/2024
  • PCC Community Markets, Organic Strawberries, Best By 29/10/2024
  • Trader Joe’s, Organic Tropical Fruit Blend with the following Best By dates: 04/25/24; 05/12/24; 05/23/24; 05/30/24; 06/07/24

Stores Affected

California Splendor supplied recalled product to Costco stores in Los Angeles and Hawaii, and to two San Diego business centers. Scenic Fruit supplied recalled product to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in specific states, and to Trader Joe’s nationwide.

On March 17, 2023, the retailer, Meijer, also issued press to voluntarily recall Made-WithExternal Link Disclaimer brand frozen organic strawberries from certain market store locations.

This is not an exhaustive list of products or stores. FDA is continuing to work with the firms to identify potential additional product information.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A

Illness usually occurs within 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Symptoms of hepatitis A virus infection include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, and pale stool. In some instances, particularly in children under the age of six, hepatitis A infection may be asymptomatic.

Status

Ongoing

Recommendation

  • Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not sell, serve, or eat recalled frozen strawberries. These recalled products should be returned or thrown away.
  • If consumers purchased the recalled frozen organic strawberries and ate those berries in the last two weeks, and have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A, they should immediately consult with their healthcare professional to determine whether post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is needed. PEP is recommended for unvaccinated people who have been exposed to hepatitis A virus in the last two weeks because vaccination can prevent a hepatitis A virus infection if given within 14 days of exposure. Those with evidence of previous hepatitis A vaccination or previous hepatitis A virus infection do not require PEP.
  • Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have symptoms of a hepatitis A virus infection after eating these frozen organic strawberries, or if you believe that you have eaten these strawberries in the last two weeks.

Current Update

April 11, 2023

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections linked to frozen organic strawberries imported by a common supplier from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico. The frozen organic strawberries were sold to a variety of retailers under multiple brand labels.

Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, 7/7 (100%) people who provided information about what they ate before becoming ill reported eating frozen organic strawberries. FDA’s traceback investigation identified a common supplier of the frozen organic strawberries. Strawberries used by this supplier were imported from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico, in 2022. Additionally, the strain of hepatitis A virus causing illnesses this year is genetically identical to the strain that caused the outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections in 2022, which was linked to fresh organic strawberries imported from Baja California, Mexico, and sold at various retailers.


Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 7
Hospitalizations: 2
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: March 26, 2023
States with Cases: WA (5), CA (2)
Product Distribution: Nationwide

Ireland – Recall of a batch of Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Irish Organic Salmon due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.07
Product: Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Irish Organic Salmon; pack sizes: 120g, 240g, 350g; approval number: IE DN0022 EC.
Batch Code: P13; use by date: 15.04.2023.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batch of Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Irish Organic Salmon is being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Salmon

Czech Republic – L’Chefs Baguettes – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Brno ( Vídeňská 815/89a, 639 00 Brno )
ID: 44012373
Food group: Bakery products Common pastries

L’Chefs Baguettes
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

In part of the package, visible mold was detected under the packaging on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

Best before date: 13/04/23
Packaging: PP bag with seams and printing
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.3 kg
Date of sample collection: 13/03/2023
Reference number: 23-000185-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

France – SARDINE FILLET PACKED IN VACUUM TRAY – Histamine

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name TIDE COEFFIC
  • Model names or references sardine fillet packaged by the store
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    23.291.DZ
  • Packaging VACUUM TRAY – VARIABLE WEIGHT – APPROXIMATELY 300G
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/20/2023 to 03/25/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR-56.121.035-CE
  • Further information BLUE PLASTIC TRAYS – PACKED BY THE STORE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale SOMMIERES
  • Distributors SOMMIÈRES INTERMARKET

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Histamine during a sample
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic beverages, meats)

France – Munster lc schuster Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name n / A
  • Model names or references Munster lc schuster
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    0606 Use-by date between 08/03/2023 and 10/04/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/03/2023 to 07/04/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors LARGE FRESH, FRESH., My Market

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Unsatisfactory internal microbiological analysis: detection of listeria

France – Potato gnocchi 1kg METRO CHEF – Bacillus cereus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name METRO CHEF
  • Model names or references Potato gnocchi 1kg METRO CHEF
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3439496603001 0613 Use-by date 01/05/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/03/2023 to 04/04/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors METRO

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Bacillus cereus above the alert threshold

Czech Republic – Albert Hazelnut kernels natural 200 g – Aflatoxins

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Place of inspection:
Hrádek nad Nisou ( Liberecká 642, 463 34 Hrádek nad Nisou )
ID: 44012373
Food group: Nuts Nuts

albert Hazelnut kernels natural 200 g
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

aflatoxin B1
sum of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2
appearance

The maximum limit for aflatoxin content was exceeded several times in the food.

The kernels were brown inside and were found to contain live pests.

Batch: L22015
Best before date: 13/04/2023
Packaging: PP bag with print, sealed with welds
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.2 kg
Manufacturer: Ing. Bohumil Kratochvíl – IBK Trade, Dolanská 7/337, 161 00 Prague 6
Country of origin:  Georgia
Date of sample collection: 7/11/2022
Reference number: 23-000005-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.