Category Archives: bacterial contamination

RASFF Alert – Pseudomonas fluorescens – Mozzarella

European Food Alerts

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Pseudomonas fluorescens (130000000 CFU/g) in mozzarella from Italy in Italy

RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Organic Ricotta – Chilled Smoked Salmon – Roasted Meatballs – Hot Smoked Salmon Strips – Smoked Chicken Broiler Thighs – Smoked Salmon Trimmings- Chicken Nuggets – Cooked Hen Meat

European Food Alerts

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Listeria monocytogenes (2400 CFU/g) in organic ricotta from Italy in France

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Listeria monocytogenes (> 100 CFU/g) in chilled smoked salmon trimmings from Poland in Italy

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Listeria monocytogenes (present /25g) in frozen roasted meatballs from Belgium in Belgium

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Listeria monocytogenes (up to 8700 CFU/g) in chilled hot smoked salmon strips from Poland in Germany

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Listeria monocytogenes (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled hot smoked chicken broiler thighs from Lithuania in Estonia

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Listeria monocytogenes in chilled smoked salmon trimmings from Poland in Italy

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Listeria monocytogenes (in 5 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken nuggets from Lithuania in Estonia

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Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chilled chicken nuggets from Lithuania in Estonia

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Listeria monocytogenes (present /25g) in frozen cooked hen meat from Germany in Belgium

RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed- Salmonella – Organic Soy Expeller – Rape Seed Meal – Soyabean Meal

European Food Alerts

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Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in organic soy expeller from India in Finland

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Salmonella (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in rape seed meal from Germany in Finland

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Salmonella enterica ser. Mbandaka in soybean meal from Brazil in Belgium

 

 

UK -FSA launches consultation into shelf-life guidance for vacuum and modified atmosphere packed chilled beef, lamb and pork

FSA

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today launched a formal six-week consultation with key stakeholders to inform a review of the guidance on the safety and shelf-life of vacuum and modified atmosphere packed (VP/MAP) chilled beef, lamb and pork.

Currently, the FSA guidance (Opens in a new window)advises that the maximum shelf-life of VP/MAP chilled beef, lamb and pork should be 10 days , unless suitable controls are in place to appropriately reduce associated risks.

This summer the FSA, industry and other partners signed up to a joint statement, committing to working together to review the existing guidance and consider possible changes.

For more information about the consultation and to take part, visit the FSA consultation webpage.  The consultation will close on 11 November 2020.

Canada – Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to contact with pig ear dog treats

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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 29, 2020 /CNW/ – Original Notice

Why you should take note

The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial and territorial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections occurring in British Columbia, Alberta, and Yukon.

Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to pig ear dog treats has been identified as a likely source of the outbreak. Some of the individuals who became sick reported feeding their dog Paws Up! and Western Family brands of pig ear dog treats before their illnesses occurred. These brands are sold at Canadian Tire and Save-On-Foods. The outbreak investigation is ongoing and it is possible that additional products may be identified.

 

Research – Does Microwaving Deli Meats and Cold Cuts Make Them Safe?

Food Poisoning Bulletin

A story currently making the rounds in the food safety world is that Chrissy Teigen, who is pregnant with her third child, says that microwaving cold cuts, which are a no-no for pregnant women, makes them safe to eat. Does microwaving deli meats and cold cuts make them safe to eat?

The short answer is it depends. But not the way Ms. Teigen describes it.

France – Product recall: Fresh yellowfin tuna from supplier Merricq – Histamine

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Product recall: Fresh yellowfin tuna from supplier Merricq

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

This product has high levels of histamine which can cause, quickly after ingestion, digestive or even skin disorders, accompanied by headaches.

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and return to the point of sale for reimbursement.
People who have consumed this product and present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.
Heat treatments such as cooking do not destroy histamine.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Product
FRESH ALBACORE LONG TUNA SP 4 / 8KG 2P, SUPPLIER MERICQ

▸ Sale
• In the traditional department
• In the Self-service department packed by your fishmonger

From September 11 to September 21

▸ Consumer service contact
For any further information, you can contact the consumer service by dialing the Freephone number: 0 800 13 30 16 (free service and call) from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm.

▸ Source
https://www.geantcasino.fr/

Italy – AZ. AGR. ARMANNI ANGELO – TREVIOLO (BG) – Raw Milk Cheese – Stracchino – STEC E.coli -eae

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Brand : AZ. AGR. ARMANNI ANGELO – TREVIOLO (BG)

Name : raw milk cheese – stracchino

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 30 September 2020

Documentation

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Spain – Firm Fined 2000 Euros for Spain’s Worst Listeria Outbreak

Diario de Sevilla

A fine of 2,000 euros now , two years after the Magrudis company caused the largest outbreak of listeriosis in the history of Spain. The Seville City Council has sanctioned the Magrudis company with this amount for various irregularities detected in the license granted at the time for the production of La Mechá brand products, whose infection with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes has caused four deaths and six abortions , in addition to more than 200 injured by the consumption of these products.

Belgium – Leader Price – Gorgonzola 150g. – Listeria monocytogenes.

AFSCA

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In agreement with the AFSCA, LEADER PRICE is withdrawing Gorgonzola 150g from sale and is recalling it to consumers because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

LEADER PRICE asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

Product description

– Product name: Gorgonzola 150g
– Brand: LEADER PRICE
– Use-by date (DLC): 01/10/20
– Batch number (s): P230006
– Type of packaging: plastic tray
– Weight: 150g

The product was sold through Leader Price stores in Belgium

– 219, CHAUSSEE DE PHILIPPEVILLE, 6010 COUILLET CHARLEROI
– 1, ANGLE RUE DU SEWAGE / CONCORDE, 4100 SERAING
– BD ERNEST SOLVAY, 4040 HERSTAL
– 5, RUE EMILE BRONCHAIN, 6180 COURCELLES
– RUE LAGUESSE 13, 4460 GRACE HOLLOGNE
– RTE DE CHARLEROI 160, 7134 BINCHE
– RUE DU MONS 280, 7301 HORNU BELGIQUE
– 31, AVENUE DE L’INDUSTRIE, 4500 TIHANGE
– 787 CHAUSSEE DE CHARLEROI, 6220 FLEURUS

For any further information , you can contact the consumer service by dialing the Freephone number: 0033 800 35 00 00 (service and free calls) Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 6 pm