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France – Albacore tuna loin – Histamine

Posted on July 11, 2023 | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name unbranded
  • Model names or references Tuna loin sold at the fish stand
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    Product sold between 06/26/2023 and 06/30/2023
  • Packaging TRADITIONAL STAND
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/26/2023 to 06/30/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Burgundy-Franche-Comté
  • Distributors Cora Belfort

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France – MARINE BACON – Salmonella

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name GATIN
  • Model names or references MARINE BACON
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    31640107 All lots Use-by date 06/25/2023
  • Products List 20230703121133675.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging BULK OR TRAYS
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/20/2023 to 06/25/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors INTERMARCHE MORHANGE

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France – ORGANIC YOGHURT VANILLA FLAVOR QUARTER MILK 125 G – Salmonella

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name QUARTER OF MILK
  • Model names or references ORGANIC YOGHURT VANILLA FLAVOR QUARTER MILK 125 G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3770003809142 07/12/2023 Use-by date 07/12/2023
  • Products List FT.003.01_Yoghurt_BIO_Saveur_Vanille_125g_24u.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging JAR 125G
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/22/2023 to 07/12/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark ORGANIC YOGHURT VANILLA FLAVOR QUARTER MILK 125 G
  • Further information ORGANIC YOGHURT VANILLA FLAVOR QUARTER MILK 125 G
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Ile-de-France
  • Distributors eurocheese

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France – Dried yellow stripe – Dried yellow stripe trevally – Salmonella

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name BDMP
  • Model names or references Lot 35253 A
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    8851035433002 35253A Best before date 09/01/2024
  • Packaging 100g
  • Marketing start/end date Since 19/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the freezer
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Multi brands in the departments 06 / 38 / 75
  • List of points of saleRecipient_list.pdf

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Research – Breakthrough peptide research to combat bacterial biofilms

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Science Daily

Researchers have developed peptides that can help combat bacteria growing in biofilms, which occur in up to 80% of human infections. The team of researchers have developed antimicrobial peptides that can target the harmful bacteria growing in biofilms.

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Research USA – FoodNet 2022 Preliminary Data

Posted on July 10, 2023 | Leave a comment

CDC

Graphic showing progress in 2022 toward foodborne illness prevention, with changes from the 2016–2018 baseline, rates in 2022, and target rates based on Healthy People 2030 goals. Rates increased for Campylobacter, Cyclospora, Vibrio, and Yersinia and did not change for Listeria, Salmonella, Shigella, and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Rates for Campylobacter, Listeria, Salmonella, and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli are all higher than their established target rates.

This year’s report summarizes 2022 preliminary surveillance data. It describes 2022 incidence compared with the average incidence for 2016–2018, the reference period used for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Healthy People 2030 goals. The report also summarizes cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) during 2021.

  • In 2022, enteric (intestinal) infections monitored by FoodNet generally returned to or exceeded levels observed in 2016–2018 (before the COVID-19 pandemic).
    • Incidence of Campylobacter, Listeria, Salmonella, and Shigella infections did not change in 2022 compared with 2016–2018.
    • Incidence of Cyclospora, STEC, Vibrio, and Yersinia infections increased in 2022 compared with 2016–2018.
  • Campylobacter and Salmonella remain the top causes of enteric infections monitored by FoodNet.
  • Increased use of CIDTs contributed to the increased detection of infections.
  • FoodNet data show lack of progress during 2022 toward Healthy People 2030 goals for reducing foodborne illness. Concerted efforts are needed to implement effective prevention strategies to reduce disease burden.

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Italy – Taleggio 200g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 10, 2023 | Leave a comment

Salute

Marchio: Emilio Mauri – Pasturo

Denominazione: Taleggio 200g

Motivo della segnalazione: Richiamo per rischio microbiologico

Data pubblicazione: 10 luglio 2023
Documentazione

Documentazione

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UK – e-Bug

Posted on July 10, 2023 | Leave a comment

UKSHA

Evidence-based teaching resources

Use e-Bug lesson plans to teach about hygiene, microbes, vaccinations, and antimicrobial resistance from ages 3-16. The lesson plans are developed in collaboration with teachers and scientists, and are accredited by The Association for Science Education.

The descriptive transcript for the video is available here.

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Research – Student develops a sensor that can detect when food has spoiled

Posted on July 10, 2023 | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

A graduate student at Southern Methodist University (SMU), has developed a miniature pH sensor that can detect when food has spoiled in real-time.

The 2-millimeter long and 10-millimeter wide flexible pH sensor is designed to be incorporated into food packaging, such as plastic wrapping. Traditional pH meters are too bulky to be included in every package of food to monitor freshness in real-time.

“The pH sensors we developed work like a small wireless radio-frequency identification device – similar to what you find inside your luggage tag after it has been checked at airports or inside your SMU IDs. Every time a food package with our device passes a checkpoint, such as shipping logistics centers, harbors, gates, or supermarkets’ entrances, they could get scanned and the data could be sent back to a server tracking their pH levels,” Khengdauliu Chawang, graduate student and lead creator of the device, said.

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Posted in Food Microbiology Research, Food Spoilage, Food Technology, Research, Technology

USA – More than 100 infected in new outbreak from Cyclospora; source under investigation

Posted on July 10, 2023 | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

More than 100 people are sick in a new outbreak of infections caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite, but federal officials have not yet determined the source.

As of July 6, the Food and Drug Administration reported 105 patients had been confirmed in the outbreak. The agency has not reported where the patients live.

Public health officers from the FDA have begun sample collection and analysis, but the agency has not reported what food or foods are being tested.

The new outbreak of Cyclospora infections is the third the FDA has reported so far this year. One of the investigations has been closed without the agency determining the source of the microscopic parasite.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking another outbreak that has sickened 210 people across 22 states as of its most recent update in June. Thirty people in the outbreak have been so sick they required hospitalization.

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