Monthly Archives: August 2024

Belgium – Assortment of Cora brand cold cuts – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Cora delicatessen

PRODUCT: Assortment of cold cuts 16 slices 200g
BARCODE: 3257986914662 BBD
: 10/08/2024
BATCH NUMBER: 024163

This product was sold in Cora supermarkets in La Louvière (7100), Chatelineau (6200), Hornu (7301), Rocourt (4000), Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (1200) and Anderlecht (1070).

In consultation with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), we have decided to withdraw this product from sale.
Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

In the meantime, the products have been removed from the shelves and a “Customer Recall” poster is displayed in the points of sale.

We sincerely apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them that the most effective measures will be taken to avoid this type of incident.
Any customer wishing to obtain additional information can contact our Quality Department and contact us at 071.69.95.24 or by email at the following address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE

CORA Quality Service

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Belgium – Reminder of “Les Charcuteries Saint Martin” – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Saint Martin Charcuterie 1

In agreement with the AFSCA, Les Charcuteries Saint Martin is withdrawing the product “Tête pressée cornichons” from sale and recalling it from consumers following the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Les Charcuteries Saint Martin asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. The products will be refunded.

Product Description :

  • Product Name: Pressed Head Pickles
  • Brand: Les Charcuteries Saint Martin
  • Use-by date (UBD) (“Use by”): 08/23/2024
  • Lot number: 11854
  • Sales period: from 07/25/2024 to 08/02/2024
  • Nature of packaging: Packaging in a protective atmosphere
  • Weight: approximately 85g per pack

The product was distributed by various points of sale including AD Delhaize, Proxy Delhaize, Spar, Carrefour etc.

For any further information , please contact:
Mr Bernard Counasse (Managing Director) bernard@counassegroup.beor Mr. Philippe Chariot (Quality Manager) philippe@counassegroup.be

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Sweden – ICA recalls ICA Baguette cheese and ham, ICA Fralla ham and ICA Sandwich cheese and ham – may contain Listeria

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Livsmedelsverket

ICA recalls ICA Baguette cheese and ham, ICA Fralla ham and ICA Sandwich cheese and ham. The products are being recalled as a precautionary measure as listeria has been found at the supplier.

Read more in ICA’s press release

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Singapore caterer fined S$2,100 after 37 got food poisoning at St Luke’s Eldercare Centres

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Mothership

A local caterer has been fined following a spate of food poisoning cases in 2023 that affected 37 people at four nursing homes in Singapore.

Robert Catering Services Pte Ltd was fined S$2,100 for the food safety lapses on Jul. 31, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said in a release.

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Research – Italy records almost 70 HUS cases in 12 months

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Food Safety News

Almost 70 cases of a serious condition that develops after an E. coli infection have been reported in the past year in Italy.

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure.

Italian data shows that between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, 68 cases of HUS were recorded.

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Singapore suspends Putien’s Senoko Kitchen, Yun Nans’ Northpoint branch amid ByteDance office food poisoning outbreak that affected 130

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Yahoo News

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Two caterers have been suspended by Singapore’s health authorities after a mass food poisoning incident at TikTok owner ByteDance’s office on Tuesday (July 30).

The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said that the food business operations of Yun Hai Yao at Northpoint City and Pu Tien Services at Senoko South Road have been suspended until further notice, according to a report on Singapore-based news channel Channel News Asia today.

Health authorities have mandated that both companies clean and sanitise their premises, including all equipment and utensils, and dispose of all ready-to-eat and perishable food items.

All food handlers must retake and pass the Food Safety Course Level 1 and test negative for foodborne pathogens before resuming their duties, the CNA report was quoted as saying.

The food hygiene officer must also retake and pass the Food Safety Course Level 3 before returning to work.

Pu Tien Services serves as the main and catering kitchen for Putien, while Yun Hai Yao operates the Yun Nans restaurant chain, the CNA report said.

Authorities said 130 people reported having gastroenteritis symptoms on Tuesday, with fifty-seven people taken to the hospital.

Seventeen others remain hospitalised but are in stable condition, said the report.

The others have either sought outpatient care, self-medicated, or recovered without any treatment.

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Campylobacter (Sweden July 2024–)

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Folkhalsomyndigheten

In the first weeks of July (July 1-July 14), the number of reported cases of campylobacter infected in Sweden increased to nearly 100 cases per week. In the following weeks (July 15-July 28), the number of reported cases increased further, to 160 and 210 cases per week respectively. The cases are found in several regions. The increase coincides with previously increased occurrence of campylobacter in broiler flocks.
The Campylobacter program in chicken in Sweden (sva.se)

Good handling of raw chicken reduces the risk of becoming infected.
Campylobacter (livsmedelsverket.se)

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Denmark – Outbreak with Salmonella monophasic Typhimurium sequence type 34 in Denmark

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SSI

Since April 2024, the Statens Serum Institut has registered an outbreak with 63 cases of Salmonella monophasic Typhimurium. The Statens Serum Institut, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the Norwegian Food Institute DTU are investigating the disease outbreak, which has been decreasing since June. The source of infection in this outbreak is minced beef of Danish origin.

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USA – Metro Produce Distributors Inc. Recalls Fresh Guacamole Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

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FDA

Metro Produce Distributors Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is voluntarily recalling all Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products with a use-by date of August 2, 2024, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The fresh guacamole was sold at Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores located throughout the Twin Cities area and St. Cloud. The product was also available in select locations ‘Taco Mas’ food bars from July 27-31. The products are packaged in clear plastic containers.

These products are affected by the recall:

Product Size Use-by Date
Lunds & Byerlys Fresh Guacamole 14 ounce August 2, 2024
Lunds & Byerlys Fresh Smokin’ Guacamole 10 ounce August 2, 2024
Lunds & Byerlys Fresh Spicy Guacamole 10 ounce August 2, 2024
Lunds & Byerlys Pico de Gallo/Guacamole Tray 18 ounce August 2, 2024
Lunds & Byerlys Deli Guacamole 56 ounce August 2, 2024

No confirmed illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed that the finished products could potentially contain the bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the products as they continue their investigation. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Consumers who have purchased Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products with a use-by date of August 2, 2024 are urged to destroy the products or return them to any Lunds & Byerlys stores for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Metro Produce at 612-436-3825.

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USA – Thal Golden Spices Inc. Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

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FDA

“Bikano” Moong Dal, Crunchy Green Gram, net wt 350 gm

Company Announcement

Thal Golden Spices Inc. of Hayward, CA is recalling 640 Packs of “Bikano Moong Dal 350g because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Product was distributed in the state of California through retail stores.

Product Identification Statement:

Brand Name: Bikano
Product Name: Moong Dal Plain
Size: 350g
Best Used By Date: June 25, 2025 can be found on the bottom back side of the pack.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Thal Golden Spices Inc recently discovered an oversight in the distribution process of one of our products. Unfortunately, the product was released without proper lab results. This issue came to light during an FDA inspection when inspectors identified discrepancies in the batch numbers slated for destruction. We are actively addressing this situation to ensure compliance and rectify the error.

Consumers who have purchased Bikano Moong Dal 350g with the best used by date of 06/25/25 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact Thal Golden Spices Inc. at 510.429.1797. Hours of Operations are M-Th 8am to 5pm Friday 7am to 4pm closed on Saturday and Sunday.

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