Lao Thai Nam Corp., of Dallas, Texas is recalling Number One Sompa Salted Fish, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Proposals are sought for research that investigates the factors affecting variations in Campylobacter disease rates in Scotland. Specifically the FSA is looking to commission research that will significantly improve our understanding whether deprivation continues to have a protective effect on the levels of Campylobacter infection and if so what factors are likely to be contributing to this effect. The FSA would like to know what factors are most likely to influence rates of Campylobacter infection in different socioeconomic groups in Scotland.
Sampling of agricultural and natural environments in two US states (Colorado and Florida) yielded 18 Listeria-like isolates that could not be identified as previously described species using traditional methods. Using whole genome sequencing and traditional phenotypic methods we identified five new species, each with a genome wide average blast nucleotide identity (ANIb) of less than 85% to currently described species. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rDNA sequences and amino acid sequences of 31 conserved loci showed the existence of four well-supported monophyletic clades within the genus Listeria; (i) a clade representing L. monocytogenes, L. marthii, L. innocua, L. welshimeri, L. seeligeri and L. ivanovii, which we refer to as Listeria sensu stricto, (ii), a clade consisting of L. fleischmannii and two newly described species, L. aquatica sp. nov. (type strain FSL S10-1188T =DSM 26686T =BEI NR-42633T) and L. floridensis sp. nov. (type strain FSL S10-1187T =DSM 26687T =BEI NR-42632T), (iii) a clade consisting of L. rocourtiae, L. weihenstephanensis, and three new species, L. cornellensis sp. nov. (type strain TTU A1-0210T = FSL F6-0969T =DSM 26689T =BEI NR-42630T), L. grandensis sp. nov. (type strain TTU A1-0212T =FSL F6-0971T =DSM 26688T =BEI NR-42631T) and L. riparia sp. nov. (type strains FSL 10-1204T =DSM 26685T = BEI NR- 42634T), and a clade containing L. grayi. Genomic and phenotypic data suggest the novel species are nonpathogenic.
Posted in Bacteria, Food Micro Blog, Laboratory, Listeria, Microbiology, Research
Tagged listeria, previously described species
The food recall warning issued on March 17, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. The following products are being recalled because they were made from or contain shredded cheese products voluntarily recalled by Castle Cheese Inc. due to Listeria.
Industry is recalling various shredded cheese, pasta, and salad products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the link above.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes not to sell or use the products described below due to possible Listeria contamination.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Codes(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Fruits LTD | 7 Fruits Blend | 5 L | Best before 23 April 2014 | 8 31341 00901 4 |
| All Fruits LTD | 7 Fruits Blend | 12 L | Best before 23 April 2014 | 8 31341 00910 6 |
| All Fruits LTD | “Coupe hôpital“ | 12 L | Best before 23 April 2014 | 8 31341 00903 8 |
| All Fruits LTD | 7 Fruits Blend + Orange | 12 L | Best before 23 April 2014 | 8 31341 00801 7 |
| Restaurant Maman Fournier | 5 Fruits Blend | 5 kg | Best before 23 April 2014 | None |
Posted in Bacteria, CFIA, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Pathogen, Recall
Tagged canadian food inspection agency, Castle Cheese Inc., cfia, listeria contamination, shredded cheese products, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Federated Co-operatives Ltd. is recalling Co-op and Market Town Co-op brands bakery products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | California Garlic Bread | None | Best Before dates up to and including 14 MR 23 | 0 057316 130112 |
| Co-op | Garlic/Cheese Bread | 250 g | Best Before dates up to and including 14 MR 23 | 0 057316 073969 |
| Co-op | Garlic/Cheese Bread 2 Pk | 450 g | Best Before dates up to and including 14 MR 23 | 0 057316 146847 |
| Market Town Co-op | Pizza Bread | 425 g | Best Before dates up to and including 14 MR 23 | 0 057316 040305 |
The Meat Shoppe Inc. is recalling The Meat Shoppe brand shredded cheese products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meat Shoppe | Shredded Cheddar Cheese | Variable | Packed On dates from 2014JA08 up to and including 2014MR03 | Starting with 200923 |
| The Meat Shoppe | Shredded Mozza Cheese | Variable | Packed On dates from 2014JA08 up to and including 2014MR03 | Starting with 200922 |
Posted in Bacteria, CFIA, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Laboratory, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Microbiology, Pathogen, Recall
Tagged CFIA Federated Co-operatives Ltd., listeria contamination, Meat Shoppe, Meat Shoppe Inc.
Freshouse Foods Ltd. is recalling Kirkland Signature brand Grilled Chicken Breast Strips from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
The following product is known to have been sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, but may also have been sold in other provinces.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland Signature | Grilled Chicken Breast Strips | 2 x 500 g | Best Before APR13-APR26, inclusive | 0 96619 70787 4 |
Posted in Bacteria, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Hygiene, Laboratory, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Microbiology, Pathogen, Recall
Tagged CFIA Freshouse Foods Ltd., Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, Kirkland Signature, listeria contamination
RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (1 out of 5 subsamples /25g) in chilled enoki mushrooms from South Korea, via the Netherlands in Greece
RASFF-Listeria monocytogenes (positive) in sheep’s milk to produce raw milk cheese from Spain in Portugal
RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (–> 80 CFU/g) in chilled pasteurised sheep’s milk cheese from France
RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (brie: 1200, 1810, 156000, 10000; camembert: 4700, 237000, 4000, 519000 CFU/g) in frozen brie and camembert from Germany
RASFF -too high count of Escherichia coli (400 MPN/100g) in live mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Greece in Italy
RASFF -too high count of Escherichia coli (16.000 MPN/100g) in chilled clams (Tapes philippinarum) from Italy
RASFF – shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC present in 12/15 samples) in frozen boneless beef meat from Argentina in Germany
RASFF -Salmonella in dried dog/cat food from China in Germany
RASFF -Salmonella (in 4 out of 5 samples /25g) and too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (>30000 CFU/g) in centrifuged egg white from Belgium
RASFF -Salmonella in processed animal proteins (poultry) from the Netherlands in Belgium
RASFF-Salmonella spp. (presence) in dog chews from Thailand in Spain
RASFF -Salmonella Tennessee (present /25g) in fish meal from Denmark in Sweden
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