Monthly Archives: January 2024

RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Organic rapeseed cake -Organic sunflower Cake

Posted on January 26, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in organic rapeseed cake and organic sunflower cake from Germany in Denmark, France and the Netherlands

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Posted in Animal Feed, Animal Feed Recall, Animal Feed Salmonella, Animal Feed Testing, RASFF

France – 100% BAECHLER Goat Raclette sold at retail – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on January 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Raclette with goat’s milk from producer BAECHLER
Product identification
GTIN
0203981000000
Packaging
On request in our Cheese section
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/03/2024 to 01/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
SAUMUR
Distributors
E.Leclerc Center in Saumur

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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 Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria France, Listeria in Cheese, Listeria monocytogenes

France – Various Products – Clostridium perfringens

Posted on January 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Foie gras “Espinasse caterer”

Gov France

Country pâté “Espinasse caterer”

Gov France

Melsat “Espinasse caterer”

Gov France

Rabbit pâté “Espinasse caterer”

Gov France

Jambonneau “Espinasse traiteur”

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Posted in Clostridium, Clostridium perfringens, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin

France – NEM CHUA and NEM CHUA La Tam Ruot – Listeria monocytogenes- Staphylococcus aureus

Posted on January 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
ORIENTAL KITCHEN
Model names or references
NEM CHUA and NEM CHUA La Tam Ruot
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3447574603003 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/24/2024 Use-by date 01/24/2024
3447574603102 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/24/2024 Use-by date 01/24/2024
3447574603003 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/28/2024 Use-by date 01/28/2024
3447574603102 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/28/2024 Use-by date 01/28/2024
Packaging
Net of 10 units (300g)
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/04/2024 to 01/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark
FR 94.022.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Asian supermarkets and grocery stores

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Research – Microbial diversity and prediction function profiling of microbial communities in rose jam

Posted on January 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Wiley Online

Abstract

The microbial diversity of rose jam was analyzed by high-throughput sequencing, along with functional prediction of the bacterial community. The results indicate that Pseudomonas, Pantoea, and Burkholderia emerged were the top three dominant bacterial groups. Proteobacteria was particularly abundant in R4 (99.1%) and R6 (96.12%).

Abstract

The microbial diversity of rose jam was analyzed by high-throughput sequencing, along with functional prediction of the bacterial community. The results indicate that Pseudomonas, Pantoea, and Burkholderia emerged were the top three dominant bacterial groups. Proteobacteria was particularly abundant in R4 (99.1%) and R6 (96.12%). Zygosaccharomyces, unclassified fungi, and Botrytis constituted the top three fungal groups. The presence of unclassified OTUs was observed in all samples, particularly in R6 (52.36%), R8 (45.28), and R9 samples (39.57%). Gene prediction using PICRUSt revealed the existence of multiple KEGG functional modules associated with human metabolism in each rose jam sample. The presence of a high abundance of functional genes indicated the microbial community’s diverse wide range of microgenetic resources that can be further explored for research purposes. The microbial community found in rose jam exhibits remarkable diversity and encompasses valuable functional information relevant to human health.

, unclassified fungi, and Botrytis constituted the top three fungal groups. The presence of unclassified OTUs was observed in all samples, particularly in R6 (52.36%), R8 (45.28), and R9 samples (39.57%). Gene prediction using PICRUSt revealed the existence of multiple KEGG functional modules associated with human metabolism in each rose jam sample. The presence of a high abundance of functional genes indicated the microbial community’s diverse wide range of microgenetic resources that can be further explored for research purposes. The microbial community found in rose jam exhibits remarkable diversity and encompasses valuable functional information relevant to human health.

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Posted in Burkholderia, Burkholderia cepacia, Food Microbiology Research, Pantoea, Pseudomonas, Research

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

Posted on January 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1214) in a not yet identified food has been added to the table. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1201) in an unidentified food, the outbreak has ended and FDA’s investigation has closed.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall and Oranienburg (ref #1203) linked to cantaloupe, the advisory was updated on January 19, 2024. The outbreak has ended, and FDA’s investigation is closed.
  • For the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198) the complaints/adverse event reports in the advisory were updated. Refer to the advisory for additional information.
Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
Status
1/24/

2024

 1214 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Not
Yet
Identified		 26 Active
12/6/

2023

 1205 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Not
Yet
Identified		 3 Active
11/15/

2023

 989 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Peaches,
Plums,
and
Nectarines		 See
Advisory		 Active
11/8/

2023

 1198 Elevated
Lead
Levels		 Apple
Cinnamon
Puree		 See
Advisory		 Active

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Posted in CORE Investigation Table, FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, Listeria

Research – Food-borne pathogen Listeria may hide from sanitizers in biofilms

Posted on January 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Phys Org

An estimated 1,600 people in the U.S. contract a serious infection from Listeria bacteria in food each year, and of those individuals, about 260 people die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Penn State researchers may now better understand how the bacteria, called Listeria monocytogenes, survive and persist in fruit-packing plants by evading and surviving sanitizers.

According to their study, which is now available online and will be published in the June issue of the journal Biofilm, biofilms—containing otherwise harmless microorganisms that attach to each other and the food surface—result in a kind of shield that surrounds and protects the Listeria. The findings may result in changes to sanitation protocols in food-processing facilities that promise to diminish contamination of food with Listeria, the researchers said.

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Posted in Biofilm, Food Microbiology Research, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Research

Czech Republic – CHEESE THREADS 35% TSV – Visible Mold/Moulds

Posted on January 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Illustrative photo #5

Place of inspection:
Orlová ( FS Tůmy 1331/0, 73514 Orlová )
ID: 00685976
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

CHEESE THREADS 35% TSV
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Mold colonies were present on the surface of the food in all the inspected packages. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection. 

Batch: L23 326-11
Expiration date: 21/12/2023 and 22/12/2023
Packaging: foam polystyrene tray and food foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.296 kg
Date of sample collection: 20/12/2023
Reference number: 24-000033-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Spoilage, Food Testing, Mold/ MouldAscospores, Mould/Mold, Moulds, Visible Mould/Mold

USA – Haleon Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Night time Adult Products Due to Microbial Contamination

Posted on January 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 24, 2024 – Warren, NJ, Haleon is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Night time Adult to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination.

In immunocompromised individuals, the use of the affected product could potentially result in severe or life-threatening adverse events such as fungemia or disseminated fungal infection. In non-immunocompromised consumers, the population most likely to use the product, life-threatening infections are not likely to occur. However, the occurrence of an infection that may necessitate medical intervention cannot be completely ruled out.

To date, Haleon has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Robitussin Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime are cough syrups indicated for the temporary relief of symptoms occurring with cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies. This recall covers only the following lots:

Product Lot Number Expiry Date
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX
DAY ADULT 4OZ		 T10810 31OCT2025
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX
DAY ADULT 8OZ		 T08730
T08731
T08732
T08733
T10808		 31MAY2025
31MAY2025
31MAY2025
31MAY2025
30SEP2025
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX
NT ADULT 8OZ		 T08740 T08742 30JUN2026
30JUN2026

Haleon is notifying its distributors and customers directly and has provided them with instructions for the return of all recalled products. Consumers that have purchased the product listed should stop consumption immediately. Please call our Consumer Relations team at +1-800-245-1040 (Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time) or reach out via email to mystory.us@haleon.com.

Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.

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UK- Research – How pathogen genomics could help us detect new health threats and improve vaccines.

Posted on January 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

UKSHA

Pathogen genomics is an important tool in our mission to prepare for and respond to infectious disease threats as well as food safety.

Our new 5-year Pathogen Genomics Strategy will establish a unified programme to enhance and expand our excellence in this field. Using pathogen genomics, we will increase our understanding of infectious disease risks, and enable effective evaluation of interventions to mitigate them.

In this blog post at the above link, we will explore the role of pathogen genomics in UK biosecurity and how we are developing our genomic systems to better protect public health in the UK.

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Posted in Food Microbiology Research, Food Safety, Food Safety Management, food safety training, Genomics, Pathogen, pathogenic, Research, Whole Genomic Sequencing