Eleven confirmed and probable cases of norovirus illness in San Diego County have been linked to frozen oysters imported from South Korea, public health officials announced Tuesday.
Customers who ate the oysters between March 31 and April 1 at 100s Seafood Grill Buffet in Mission Valley became sick, with one person going to the emergency room, according to the county.
Do not eat Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s stores in 29 states and D.C. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell packaging and sold at Trader Joe’s stores in AL, CT, D.C., DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, and WI.
Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 12 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states. Seven of eight cases with information available reported exposure to fresh organic basil purchased from Trader Joe’s before becoming ill. Additionally, traceback data collected by FDA determined that Infinite Herbs, LLC, in Miami, FL, was the supplier of the 2.5-oz packages of organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s stores.
In response to this investigation, Trader Joe’s has voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell packaging from their stores and this product should no longer be available for sale.
The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of contamination and whether additional products are linked to illnesses. FDA will update this advisory should additional consumer safety information become available.
Posted in FDA, food bourne outbreak, 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, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, outbreak, Salmonella
| Name | Cendré raw milk goat cheese |
| Brand | Parthenay |
| Product appearance | Product sold in bulk |
| Use-by date (DLC) | 05/08/2024; 05/04/2024 |
| Batch | Lot 69; Lot 65 |
| Name | Natural raw milk goat cheese |
| Brand | Parthenay |
| Product appearance | Product sold in bulk |
| Use-by date (DLC) | 03/05/2024 |
| Batch | Lot 64 |
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 in Cheese, Listeria monocytogenes, Raw Milk, raw milk cheese
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
vacuum-packed mackerel fillet
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
370016420970 25032024 Use-by date between 04/03/2024 and 04/09/2024
Products List
NOTICE_IMPORTANT.pdfAttachment
Packaging
pre packaged
Start/end date of marketing
From 04/03/2024 to 04/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
unbranded
Further information
mackerel fillet packaged on site
Geographical sales area
15000
Distributors
intermarche aurillac
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Histamine
White mold was detected on the surface of the food and between the individual slices under the intact packaging in all 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. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.
| Best before date: | 26/02/2024 |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 0.19 kg |
| Manufacturer: | Seller: Albert Česká republika, sro, Radlická 520/117, 158 00 Prague 5, Czech Republic |
| Date of sample collection: | 28/12/2023 |
| Reference number: | 24-000167-SZPI-CZ |
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 Spoilage, Food Testing, mold, Mold/ MouldAscospores, Mould/Mold, Potravinynapranyri, Visible Mould/Mold
White mold was detected on the surface of the food and between the individual slices under the intact packaging in all 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. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.
| Best before date: | 29/01/24 |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 0.25 kg |
| Manufacturer: | Seller: Albert Česká republika, sro, Radlická 520/117, 158 00 Prague 5, Czech Republic |
| Date of sample collection: | 28/12/2023 |
| Reference number: | 24-000169-SZPI-CZ |
White mold was detected on the surface of the food and between the individual slices under the intact packaging in all 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. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.
| Best before date: | 22/01/24 |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 0.25 kg |
| Manufacturer: | Seller: Albert Česká republika, sro, Radlická 520/117, 158 00 Prague 5, Czech Republic |
| Date of sample collection: | 28/12/2023 |
| Reference number: | 24-000168-SZPI-CZ |
Angel’s Restaurant Pte Ltd fined for multiple food safety lapses
5 Angel’s Restaurant Pte Ltd was fined $3,300 for food safety lapses committed under
the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations.
6 In January 2023, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and SFA received reports of
gastroenteritis involving 19 persons after consuming catered food prepared by Angel’s
Restaurant Pte Ltd, located at 3017 Bedok North Street 5 #02-31, Gourmet East Kitchen,
Singapore 486121. None of the affected cases was hospitalised.
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
AUCHAN
Model names or references
Chicken wings x8
Product identification
Batch Date
0244091521 Use-by date between 04/01/2024 and 04/03/2024
Products List
Posterette_article_Aile_de_poulet_auchan_10_04_24_(1).pdfAttachment
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/21/2024 to 04/03/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 61 096 020 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan
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 monocytogenes
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes, an environmental pathogen, poses significant risks to consumers. This bacterium, found in soil, water, and decaying vegetation, can contaminate various foods, potentially leading to mild listerial gastroenteritis or severe listeriosis, which carries a notably high mortality rate compared to other foodborne illnesses. Vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems face the most significant risk of listeriosis from consuming contaminated foods.
Read more at the link above.
Frozen, raw, half-shell oysters Lots B231126 and B240103, harvested from Designated Area No. 1 on 11/26/2023 and 1/3/2024, and Lot B240214 harvested from Designated Area No. 2 on 2/14/2024, and processed by JBR (KR 15 SP) in Tongyeongsi, Republic of Korea on 11/27/2023, 1/4/2024, and 2/15/2024. Lots B240103 and B240214 may be labeled with Amazing Sea Brand. The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in California and may have been distributed to other states as well.
The photos below are included as an example of product tag and case labeling from one (1) of the three (3) lots identified above and include information specific to Lot B231126, harvested from Designated Area No. 1 on 11/26/2023 with production date 11/27/2023. The tag and label information for Lot(s) B240103 and B240214 would include similar corresponding details appropriate to each Lot.
On 4/9/2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) notified the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with consumption of oysters from the Republic of Korea. On 4/15/2024, authorities at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in the Republic of Korea advised the firm to voluntarily initiate a recall of the distributed lots of frozen, raw, half-shell oysters due to possible norovirus contamination. The distributed lots include frozen, raw, half-shell oysters Lots B231126 and B240103, harvested from Designated Area No. 1, and Lot B240214, harvested from Designated Area No. 2, and processed by JBR (KR 15 SP) in Tongyeongsi, Republic of Korea on 11/27/2023, 1/4/2024, and 2/15/2024, and shipped to distributors in California. The product may have been distributed to other states as well.
FoodWorld 