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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Marinated Chicken with Added Water – Chicken Broiler Thighs – Sesame Seeds – Meat Preparation – ćevapčići – Frozen Chicken Nuggets – Chilled Beef Trimmings – MSM Chicken Meat – Chicken Fillets – Raw Sausages

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European Food Alerts

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Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis, Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis and Salmonella enterica ser. Newport in frozen marinated chicken with added water from Poland in Italy

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Salmonella (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken broiler thighs from Poland in Lithuania

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Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from India in Poland

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Salmonella (presence /25g) in meat preparation – ćevapčići from Slovenia in Croatia

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis and Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis in frozen chicken nuggets from Poland in the UK

RASFF

Salmonella (2 out of 3 samples /25g) in chilled beef trimmings from the Netherlands in Sweden

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen mechanically separated (MSM) chicken meat from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken fillets from the Netherlands in Ireland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken meat from chickens reared in Slovakia and slaughtered in Poland in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in chilled raw sausages from Germany in Germany

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RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Insect Meal

Posted on September 25, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Salmonella (presence /25g) in insect meal used to produce dog food from China, via Austria in Germany

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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Shirakiku brand Black Fungus (Kikurage) recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on September 25, 2020 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, September 24, 2020 – Wismettac Asian Foods Inc. is recalling Shirakiku brand Black Fungus (Kikurage) from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and restaurants should not serve, use, or sell the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Shirakiku Black Fungus (Kikurage) 2.27 kg 0 74410 60403 5 All codes sold up to and including September 24, 2020

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been reported illnesses in the United States that may be associated with the consumption of this product.

Product photos

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  • Shirakiku - Black Fungus (Kikurage)
  • Shirakiku - Black Fungus (Kikurage) - label

Public enquiries and media

Company information
Wismettac Asian Foods Inc.: recall@wismettacusa.com

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Belgium – Recall Vegromix – Ham Salad (pasta, mixed vegetables & ham) Spar brand. – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 24, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

The company Vegromix has determined the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in the ham of the product ‘Salade au Jambon’, distributed by SPAR.

Vegromix has therefore decided, in consultation with the AFSCA, to withdraw this product from sale.

Do not consume this product and return it to the point of sale where this product was purchased.

Product description

• Product name: “Salade au Jambon”
• Brand: SPAR
• Expiration date (DLC = use by date):
   all dates up to and including 28/09 are concerned
• Sales period: from 15 / 09/2020 to 22/09/2020
• Type of packaging: box
• Weight: 300g

The product has been distributed through some Spar stores:

Truckstop 26BIS / SPAR – HEUSDEN – Industrieweg 15, Heusden
SUNPARKS LEISURE (DE HAAN) – DE HAAN – Wenduinesteenweg 151, De Haan
FRESHDIS / SPAR – LEOPOLDSBURG – Koningsstraat 25, Leopoldsburg
JHK DISTRIBUTION / SPAR – GLONS – Provincial Route 1 Glons
Reyskens BART / SPARX – BEVERST – Holt 110, Beverst
DE LOOR / SPAR – MASSEMEN – Massemsesteenweg 230, Massemen
SUNPARKS OOSTDUINKERKE – OOSTDUINKERKE – Polderstraat 158, Oostduinkerke
DONY MARIE CHRIST. / SPARX – STOCKAY – Rue Joseph Wauters 48, Stockay
WOLEXPRESS – SINT-PIETERS-WOLUWE – Avenue Jules du Jardin 1, Sint-Pieters-Woluwe

For more information , you can contact:info@vegromix.be
Vegromix sprl
Drevendaal 17
2860 St-Katelijne-Waver

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Romania – Carrefore -Smoked Boned Veal – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 24, 2020 by | Leave a comment

ANSVSA

În urma notificării primite de la furnizorul S.C. FOX COM SERV DISTRIBUTION SRL., CARREFOUR ROMÂNIA S.A. retrage de pe piață și recheamă de la consumatori următorul produs urmare evidențierii prezenței Listeria monocytogenes.
Datele de identificare ale produsului sunt:
Denumire produs: CIOLAN DEZOSAT AFUMAT VID
Furnizor: S.C. FOX COM SERV DISTRIBUTION SRL
Lot/DLC: 3108-0 / 05.10.2020
3108-1 / 06.10.2020

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USA – Wismettac Asian Foods Voluntarily Recalls Dried Fungus Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

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FDA

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA is issuing a voluntary recall for Shirakiku brand imported Dried Fungus (also known as Black Fungus or Kikurage) 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.

The product was distributed to restaurants in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and British Columbia in Canada.

  • Affected Product:
Item Number Item Description Pack Size UPC Code Product Lot Code Package Photo
#60403 BLACK FUNGUS (KIKURAGE) 5LB 5 LB 00074410604035 All Lots with Item #60403 on the package See below

Wismettac is initiating the recall after the California Department of Public Health discovered the presence of Salmonella in the product. The manufactuer has been made aware of the issue, and is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the issue so corrections can be implemented.

To ensure consumer safety, all distribution of the affected product has ceased and restaurant customers have been notified for the product removal.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at recall@wismettacusa.com.

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Food Safety Department
recall@wismettacusa.com

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
 recall@wismettacusa.com

Product Photos

  • Package image, Shirakiku Black Fungus

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France – Tender & Soft Bolognese 400g from Jean Rozé

Posted on September 24, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Oulah

Product recall: Tender & Soft Bolognese 400g from Jean Rozé

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Foodborne illness caused by Salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more serious in young children, immunocompromised people and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Type of packaging
400g – tray in a protective atmosphere

▸ DLC
23/09/2020

▸ Lot
102590044

▸ Health
stamp FR-35.360.005-CE

▸ Source
https://www.intermarche.com/

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France – Tender & Soft minced Bolognese 400g from NETTO – Salmonella

Posted on September 24, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Oulah

Product recall: Tender & Soft minced Bolognese 400g from NETTO

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Foodborne illness caused by Salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more serious in young children, immunocompromised people and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3250390642893

▸ Type of packaging
400g – tray in a protective atmosphere

▸ Lot
102590044

▸ DLC
23/09/2020

▸ Veterinary identification number
FR-35.360.005-CE

▸ Source
https://www.netto.fr/

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Italy – Smoked Wild Salmon – Smoked Sockeye Wild Salmon 100 g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 24, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Smoked Wild Salmon

Name : Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon 100 g

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 23 September 2020

Documentation

Documentation

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USA – Real Pet Food Company of Phoenix, AZ Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe Dog Food in 4 lb Bags Because of a Possible Salmonella Health Risk (USA)

Posted on September 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Real Pet Food Company is voluntarily recalling Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe 4lb bags because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products.

While no illnesses have been reported, healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Owners exhibiting any signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea, fever, vomiting and or abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Retailers who have received product from the affected lot code have been asked to remove this product from shelves immediately and dispose of the product carefully.

If you have purchased Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe in a 4 lb bag, with lot code V 07 Feb 2022 from any retail store nationally, please stop feeding the product to your dogs, dispose of this product immediately, wash your hands accordingly, and sanitize affected surfaces.

This recall does not affect any other Billy+Margot products or those sold outside of the USA.

The recall is a result of a routine sampling program by state officials which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product. The FDA and the company will continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may call Real Pet Food between 8 am and 10 pm EST immediately for a refund or for additional information at : 1-800-467-5494. Consumers with questions may contact the company at : 1-800-467-5494 during the above times also.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Real Pet Food
 1-800-467-5494

Product Photos

  • Label, Billy+Margot Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods Recipe 4lb bag

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