Monthly Archives: January 2024

France – Morbier with raw milk AOP 250g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Flavors of Our Regions
Model names or references
Morbier with raw milk AOP 250g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
4056489726890 022 08 Use-by date 03/02/2024
4056489726890 023 08 Use-by date 03/03/2024
Packaging
Plastic film
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/23/2024 to 01/27/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 25-120-001 CE
Geographical sales area
See the list of supermarkets in the attachment
Distributors
Some Lidl supermarkets
List of points of sale
Store_list.pdf

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Denmark – E. coli STEC in Sucuk cured sausage

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Foedevarestyrelsen

Lidl Denmark is recalling Yayla sucuk whole cured sausage, as E.coli (STEC) has been found in the product. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Picture of sucuk sausage

Which food is recalled

Yayla Sucuk

Net weight: 250 g

Best before date: 04/05/2024

Lot number: 10878934 

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in Lidl stores in Jutland and Funen

Why is the product being recalled?

E.coli (STEC) has been detected in the product. The symptoms of infection with E.coli (STEC) are often acute stomach infection with diarrhoea, severe abdominal pain and vomiting. You usually get no or only a mild fever. The disease mostly goes away within 5-10 days. In some cases, the infection can worsen with acute kidney failure, called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

Read more about E. coli in food here

Read more about STEC in food

Read more about infection with E. coli

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it. 

If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the product, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the product

Lidl Denmark K/S, Carl Blochs Gade 89, 8000 Aarhus

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Risk ranking of foodborne diseases in Denmark: Reflections on a national burden of disease study

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Science Direct

Abstract

National burden of foodborne disease (FBD) studies are useful for risk ranking and identifying priorities for food safety resource allocation. FBD are caused by microbiological and chemical hazards, which have different incidence and mortality, and lead to health-outcomes varying in severity and duration. Due to their different origins and characteristics, distinct prevention strategies can be implemented. We present the Danish initiative to estimate the burden of FBD caused by pathogens and chemicals. We describe the methodological approaches and data used, present an overview of results for the reference year 2019, and discuss lessons learned throughout more than seven years of the project. Our estimates show that the leading causes of FBD in Denmark include both pathogens and chemicals, suggesting that food safety strategies should be diversified to tackle different issues. The experiences with this national study are useful for other countries planning to implement a burden of FBD study.

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USA – Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Peaches, Plums, & Nectarines (November 2023)- Is Over

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FDA

HMC Peaches

January 30, 2024

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to recalled peaches, plums, and nectarines (stone fruit).

As part of this investigation, FDA initiated an inspection and collected environmental samples from the facility that packed the recalled stone fruit. Two environmental sub-samples collected from the facility were positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis confirmed that the strain of Listeria found in the positive sub-samples matched the same strain of Listeria making people sick in this outbreak.

As of January 30, 2024, CDC announced that the outbreak is over. CDC reports a total of 11 illnesses in seven states. There has been a total of 10 hospitalizations and one death attributed to listeriosis. The last specimen collection date was August 16, 2023. FDA’s investigation is complete.

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USA – Ocean Group Salmon And Tuna Recalled For Possible Listeria

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

Ocean Group Salmon And Tuna are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Because the recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports Page instead of the usual recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported. FDA environmental sampling of the facility revealed the presence of the pathogen. The recalling firm is Ocean Group of Los Angeles, California.

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USA – Nearly 600 with Salmonella, 225 hospitalized and 15 deaths linked to Cantaloupe

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Food Poison Journal

In the United States a total of 407 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella were reported from 44 states: Of 362 people with information available, 158 (44%) were hospitalized. Six deaths were reported.

In Canada a total, 190 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Soahanina, Sundsvall, Oranienburg, and Newport illness were linked to this outbreak. Sixty-eight (68) individuals were hospitalized, and nine deaths were reported.

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Lidl Sweden recalls Yayla Sucuk Garlic Sausage – risk of E-coli bacteria

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Lidl

Lidl Sweden is recalling Yayla Sucuk Garlic Sausage

Lidl Sweden is recalling the branded product Yayla Suckuk Garlic Sausage. The supplier discovered during a routine check that the product may contain toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli). The product may therefore pose a health risk and should not be consumed. The recall only affects Yayla Sucuk Garlic Sausage with a best before date: 05-04-2024.

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Italy – Potential product spoilage as a result of an isolated production event – Glucerna Select 1.5

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Salute

Brand : Glucerna

Name : Glucerna Select 1.5

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 30 January 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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France – CUT CHESTNUT PUDDING – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
MASSARDIER SALTED SEASONS
Model names or references
chestnut pudding cut
Product identification
GTIN Batch
376000197 40080099
Products List
BOUDIN_NOIR_CHATAIGNES_COUPE.pdfAttachment
Packaging
PACKAGE OF 2 KG
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/08/2024 to 01/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
product sold in assisted sales department
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
WHOLESALERS / STORES
List of points of sale
LISTING_RETRAIT_BOUDIN_CHATAIGNES_CPE_LOT_40880099.pdf

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France – Semi-cooked foie gras 950g tray – Mold/Mould

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
Secret d’Eleveurs / Les Halles Occitanes / Unbranded
Model names or references
Semi-cooked foie gras 950g tray
Product identification
Batch Date
23279055 Use-by date 03/04/2024
23306037 Use-by date 04/30/2024
Packaging
Tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 10/11/2023 to 01/26/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 81.120.005 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
See Attachment
List of points of sale
23279055_-_23306037.pdf

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