Author Archives: KSW

France – CRUNCHY BLEND Nut Mix – Aflatoxin

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fruits and vegetables
Product brand name
PAQUITO
Model names or references
PAQUITO CRUNCHY MIX 500G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3250391449286 L5 all hours Minimum durability date 08/30/2024
Packaging
PE bag 500g
Start/end date of marketing
Of 09/15/2023 At 13/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
INTERMARCHE

USA – Herolds Salads Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Assorted Deli Salads Due to Possible Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Out of an abundance of caution Herold’s Salads of Cleveland is recalling assorted deli salads packaged in various sizes. Recalled products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no reported illnesses or adverse health effects reported to date, however, Herolds Salads Inc. is proactively recalling specific batches to which this risk applies. The products in the link should be disposed of immediately.

France – TRAY FOR RACLETTE TRIO GOURMAND 600G – STEC E.coli

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Maison MONTS et TERROIRS
Model names or references
RACLETTE TRAY TRIO GOURMAND 600G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3048971009780 All lots Minimum durability date between 11/25/2023 and 01/19/2024
Products List
Générale_Trio_Gourmand.pdfAttachment
Packaging
600g tray
Start/end date of marketing
Of 01/01/2023 At 12/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR-52.332.001-CE
Further information
Sold by the cut
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
ALL MONTS and TERROIRS CUSTOMERS

France – Cheese – Duo Raclette & Morbier – STEC E.coli

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
ENTREMONT
Model names or references
Raclette & Morbier 350G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3123931281311 4231215-00 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4231215-01 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4231216-00 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4231217-00 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4231217-01 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4231218-00 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4231218-01 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4231225-00 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4231229-00 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4231230-00 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4231230-01 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4231231-00 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-01 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-02 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-03 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-04 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-05 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-06 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-07 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-08 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-09 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-10 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-11 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-12 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-13 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240101-14 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240104-00 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240104-01 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240105-00 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240113-00 Minimum durability date between 12/01/2023 and 01/13/2024
3123931281311 4240114-01 Minimum durability date 01/14/2024
Packaging
350G plastic tray with printed plastic cover, back label on the back of the product. Packaged in a protective atmosphere.
Start/end date of marketing
Of 06/11/2023 At 13/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 52.332.001 CE
Further information
Traceability code printed on the front of the UVC in format 04223QQQ08HHMM
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
E. LECLERC / AUCHAN / CORA / CASINO / SYSTEM U

France – Wild Garlic Raclette – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Baechler
Model names or references
Wild Garlic Raclette
Product identification
Batch Date
230185 Minimum durability date 01/16/2024
Packaging
Cheese sold in the traditional cheese section
Start/end date of marketing
Of 11/20/2023 At 09/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR47.306.001CE
Geographical sales area
Cheese section cut E.Leclerc 68300
Distributors
E.Leclerc Saint-Louis 68,300

France- Superior cooked ham de-rinded, grease removed, cloth – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Cooked ham cut
Model names or references
Cooked ham cut
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3266110051036 34705363 Use-by date 01/18/2024
Packaging
Cut ham
Start/end date of marketing
Of 05/12/2023 At 07/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Cooked ham sold by the cut in the delicatessen section
Geographical sales area
Achères
Distributors
E.Leclerc ACHERES

France – Ballottine Belle Epoque – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Sold by the cut in the traditional Leclerc department
Model names or references
Poultry Galantine
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3350241240114 296292 Use-by date 12/15/2023
Start/end date of marketing
Of 07/11/2023 At 10/11/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Distributor located in the department (61)
Distributors
Center E.Leclerc L’Aigle

Canada – Golden Mushroom brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA

Golden Mushroom - Enoki Mushroom - 200 g - front

Product
Enoki Mushroom
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Ontario
Quebec
Possibly other provinces and territories

 Sweden – Norrköping dairy recalls Basimo white cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Livsmedelsverket

Norrköping dairy recalls Basimo white cheese with the following best before dates 09022024, 08032024, 15032024 because they may contain listeria. The cheese is sold in packages of 900 grams in transparent soft plastic packaging.

The Swedish Food Agency urges consumers to throw away the cheese. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious illness in people with compromised immune systems, the frail elderly and pregnant women.

Research – The Use of Predictive Microbiology for the Prediction of the Shelf Life of Food Products

MDPI

Abstract

Microbial shelf life refers to the duration of time during which a food product remains safe for consumption in terms of its microbiological quality. Predictive microbiology is a field of science that focuses on using mathematical models and computational techniques to predict the growth, survival, and behaviour of microorganisms in food and other environments. This approach allows researchers, food producers, and regulatory bodies to assess the potential risks associated with microbial contamination and spoilage, enabling informed decisions to be made regarding food safety, quality, and shelf life. Two-step and one-step modelling approaches are modelling techniques with primary and secondary models being used, while the machine learning approach does not require using primary and secondary models for describing the quantitative behaviour of microorganisms, leading to the spoilage of food products. This comprehensive review delves into the various modelling techniques that have found applications in predictive food microbiology for estimating the shelf life of food products. By examining the strengths, limitations, and implications of the different approaches, this review provides an invaluable resource for researchers and practitioners seeking to enhance the accuracy and reliability of microbial shelf life predictions. Ultimately, a deeper understanding of these techniques promises to advance the domain of predictive food microbiology, fostering improved food safety practices, reduced waste, and heightened consumer confidence.