Monthly Archives: August 2024

Czech Republic – K-Jarmark Czech Eidam – Visible Mould/Mold

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Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
DUC HANH LE
Moravský Písek ( Podhájí 194, 696 85 Moravský Písek )
ID: 63508320
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese
K-Jarmark Czech Eidam
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:
fungi visible to the eye
There were green and whitish gray mold colonies on the surface of the cheese. 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 expiration date.

The sample was taken from the loaded package.

Expiration date: 08.07.24
Packaging: plastic packaging with paper label
Quantity of the product in the package: 3.165 kg
Country of origin: Czechia
Date of sample collection: 07/01/2024
Reference number: 24-000327-SZPI-CZ

The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Catalonia – Alert due to the presence of Salmonella in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from Spain

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ACSA

The possible presence of Salmonella Enteritidis in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from Spain is reported.  

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name (on label):  Tou Casa Mateu
  • Brand:  Casa Mateu
  • Batch number:  all batches with a valid expiry date
  • Unit weight:  400 g
  • Temperature:  Refrigerated

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia and Valencia.

The Spanish Food Safety Agency (AESAN) has transferred this information, communicated by the health authorities of Catalonia, to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the European Food Alert Network.

The withdrawal from the market of the affected product from the marketing channels is supervised by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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India – 150 Ashram School students fall sick after dinner, food poisoning suspected

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Hindustan Times

Over 500 students in Palghar district suffered from suspected food poisoning after dinner from a central kitchen. About 150 were admitted for treatment.

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Posted in Food Poisoning, Food Poisoning Illness, Poisoning

USA- FDA- Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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FDA

What’s New

  • An outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback.
  • An outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref #1248) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Irumu (ref #1235) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated sampling.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1234) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 87 to 88.
  • For the investigation of illnesses (ref #1233) linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies, the advisory has been updated to include additional illnesses.
Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
8/7/

2024

 1245 Cyclospora
cayetanensis		 Not Yet
Identified		 2
8/7/

2024

 1248 Salmonella
Newport		 Not Yet
Identified		 2
7/31/

2024

 1237 Cyclospora
cayetanensis		 Not Yet
Identified		 26
7/31/

2024

 1239 Cyclospora
cayetanensis		 Not Yet
Identified		 16
7/10/

2024

 1235 Salmonella
Irumu		 Not Yet
Identified		 32
6/19/

2024

 1234 Salmonella
Typhimurium		 Not Yet
Identified		 88
6/12/2024 1233 Not Yet
Identified		 Chocolate,
Gummies,
Cones		 See
Advisory
5/22/2024 1227 Salmonella
Africana
&
Braenderup		 Cucumbers See
Advisory

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France – Farmhouse cheeses – Salmonella

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Farmhouse cheeses
Model names or references
Small farmhouse cheeses from Le Chasteau
Product identification
Batch
see list of products in attachment
Products List
LOTS.2.pdfAttachment
Start/End of marketing date
From 05/15/2024 to 07/25/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Markets of Besse, La Bourboule, Mont Dore, Giat, Aubière
List of points of sale
List_markets.pdf

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Singapore – Two businesses and Director fined for food safety lapses

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SFA

Ananda Kwang Krai Trading Pte Ltd was fined $4,000 by the Court today for
illegally operating an unlicensed cold store to store assorted meat and seafood
products for the purpose of sale. Laos and Thai Supermarket Ptd Ltd was also fined
$11,000 for operating a food establishment without a licence, selling meat products
from unapproved sources, and not labelling food in the prescribed manner. The
Director of both businesses, Thammavong Nout Anan, was fined $16,000 for failing
to prevent the offences from being committed.

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Listeria Recall: What Your Intestinal Tract Needs You to Know

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ACSH

As America threw out bags of Boar’s Head roast beef and corned beef this weekend due to possible Listeria contamination, it focused attention, again, on the safety of our food supply. Food safety is fundamental to a functioning society and the minimum we expect as a country. How are we doing?

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USA – State tests show bacteria in raw milk; consumers urged to throw out products – Campylobacter

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Food Safety News

State officials in New York have issued a warning about unpasteurized, raw milk from Hu-Hill Farm in Fort Plain.

The milk has tested positive for campylobacter bacteria and could cause serious infections if consumed. Young children and the elderly are at heightened risk for serious illness.

The state Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the warning on Aug. 6. The organic dairy, on Lighthall Road in Fort Plain cannot sell any raw milk products until samples confirm it is free from bacteria.

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Ireland – Recall of Dale Meats Cooked Sliced Ham, Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef due to presence of Listeria monocytogenes

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FSAI

Dale Meats - Cooked Sliced Ham

Dale Meats - Corned Beef

Dale Meats - Hazlett

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.37
Product Identification: Dale Meats Sliced Cooked Ham, Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef
Batch Code All batch codes; All use-by-dates up to 31/08/2024
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Dale Meats is recalling all batches of Sliced Cooked Ham, Hazlett andSliced Corned Beef with a use-by-date up to 31/08/2024 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 batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

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France – Pork tripe – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Pork tripe
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
11111111 442763 Expiry date 08/08/2024
Packaging
Product sold by the cut in the traditional section
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/28/2024 to 08/03/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Carrefour Contact Fauquembergues ONLY
Distributors
Carrefour Contact Fauquembergues ONLY

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