Author Archives: KSW

Canada – Kirkland Signature brand Probiotic Yogurt recalled due to yeast

Gov Canada

Product
Probiotic Yogurt
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
National

Kirkland Signature brand Probiotic Yogurt recalled due to yeast.

Catalonia – Alert due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from Spain

ACSA

salmon listeria

The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in sliced ​​smoked salmon of the DIA World Selection brand from Spain is reported.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name:  Smoked Salmon
  • Brand:  DIA World Selection
  • Product appearance: sliced ​​in plastic packaging of 100 g/unit
  • Lot number:  24241A110
  • Expiry date: 04/10/2024
  • Unit weight:  100 g
  • Temperature:  refrigerated

In relation to the information received by the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency has communicated this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the  Coordinated System of Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI)

The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored 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 present symptoms compatible with listeriosis, it is recommended to go to a health center.

Canada – PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil recalled due to possible mould

Gov Canada

Product
Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
National

PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil recalled due to possible mould.

Research – Climate Change Is Making Europe’s Shellfish Dangerous

Medscape

Climate change is putting Europeans at an increased risk of contracting Vibrio-related infections, according to an assessment recently released by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Warming sea temperatures are expecting to increase the prevalence of the bacteria in seafood, especially in low-salinity or brackish waters, with a rise in antimicrobial resistance among the species creating additional cause for concern.

Vibrio bacteria, traditionally a problem in tropical and subtropical regions, can cause a range of illnesses, from mild gastroenteritis and ear infections to life-threatening conditions like sepsis.

Experts in Europe are calling for proper surveillance, funded research, and public awareness campaigns.

France – SMOKED SALMON ATLANTIC RED LABEL 2 SLICES – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
THE DELIGHTS OF BEAUTIFUL FRANCE
Model names or references
SMOKED SALMON ATLANTIC LABEL ROUGE 2 SLICES 80 G LES DELICES DE BELLE FRANCE
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3258563490111 38882X239 Expiry date 09/16/2024
Packaging
80 g – 2 slices
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/27/2024 to 09/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
LADYBUG – COCCIMARKET – RAPIDE MARKET

France – FORT AMBLETEUSE 1-2 FRESH PACKED 200 GR – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BROTHER BERNARD
Model names or references
FORT AMBLETEUSE 1-2 FRESH PACKED 200 GR
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3188500032817 151024 Minimum durability date 09/30/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/13/2024 to 09/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
62.724.001
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
AUCHAN

France – Ham sausage specialty -Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Beautiful France
Model names or references
Specialty ham sausage 200g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3258561450704 124243021 Minimum durability date 08/12/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 03/09/2024 to 01/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark
FR 63.427.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
FRANCAP

Czech Republic – FRESH BAKER’S YEAST -Visible Mould/Mold

Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
Turnov ( Nádražní 1437, 51101 Turnov )
ID: 28169387
Food group: Distillery products Yeast

FRESH BAKER’S YEAST
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

There were mold colonies on the surface of the food visible to the naked eye. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food had an expired use-by date.

Expiration date: 09.07.24
Packaging: other
Date of sample collection: 22/08/2024
Reference number: 24-000429-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

France – INDIAN STYLE CHICKEN SLICES -Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
INDIAN STYLE CHICKEN SLICES
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2893593000000 Packaging date 12.09.2024 Expiry date 09/16/2024
Packaging
black tray under film
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/12/2024 to 09/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Machecoul Saint Same
Distributors
Super U Machecoul Saint Même

Research – Salmonella in pet food reports buck recent UK trend

Food Safety News

Findings of Salmonella in raw meat-based pet food in the United Kingdom have declined for the first time in recent years.

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) collected data on Salmonella reports from livestock species in Great Britain during 2023.

There were 331 reports of Salmonella from raw meat pet food. This is lower than the 406 in 2022. The number of positives in 2022 increased from 2021, when the highest-ever levels were seen. The most common types in 2023 were Salmonella Indiana, Salmonella Derby, and Salmonella Infantis.