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Canada – Saladitos brand Lupini Beans recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on June 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product
Lupini Beans
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Clostridium botulinum
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Saladitos - Lupini Beans - 580 mL - Front

Affected products

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

The recalled product has been sold in Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness. Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Denmark – Insufficient heat treatment of ready-to-eat chicken tenderloin – possible bacterial contamination

Posted on May 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

HKScan Denmark A/S is recalling ROSE Stegt Barbecue Tenderloin, as there is a risk that the product has not been heat-treated sufficiently and may therefore contain disease-causing bacteria. The product should be returned to the store where it was purchased or discarded.

Updated on 23/05/2023 with new points of sale.

Recalled foods , Published: May 23, 2023

Modified 23 May 2023

​​​​​​​Which product:

ROSE Stegt Barbecue Tenderloin ( see a picture of the product here )
Net content : 150g
Last date of use: 25.05.2023
EAN barcode number: 5760725234450

Sold in: Kvickly, SuperBrugsen, Dagli’Brugsen, 3654discount, Irma, Meny, Spar, Min Købmand, Let – Buy and Løvbjerg throughout the country as well as on Wolt and Nemlig.com.

​Why is the product being recalled:

There is a risk that the product has not been sufficiently heat treated at the manufacturer. When the product has not been properly heated through, there may be bacteria that have not been killed and that can make consumers sick if they eat the product straight from the package.

What should you do as a consumer:

​The Danish Food Agency advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or discard it.

If you have questions about illness or symptoms, you must contact your own doctor.

​Who is recalling the product:

​HKScan Denmark A/S
Tværmosevej 10
7830 Vinderup

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France – LONG GRAIN RICE NATURE EXPRESS 2MIN 250G – Risk of Microbial Contamination

Posted on May 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

entification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name GRAIN COUNTER
  • Model names or references LONG GRAIN RICE NATURE EXPRESS 2MIN 250G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3564700873304 M102-3 Date of minimum durability 04/12/2024
  • Products Lis tPoster_reminder_Riz_long_grain_nature_Express_250g_Comptoir_du_Grain.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging DOY PACK 250G
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/21/2023 to 05/17/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

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Hong Kong – Food Safety Focus – Bacteria in Raw Meat vs Cooked Meat

Posted on May 18, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CFS

Recently, bacterial contamination of meat has attracted public attention. According to the World Health Organization, contamination of food by microbiological agents is a worldwide public health concern; and most countries have documented significant increases over the past few decades in the incidence of diseases caused by microorganisms in food. In this article, we will introduce some factors that determine the growth of bacteria in food, and discuss the different food safety considerations for bacteria in raw meat and cooked meat and the measures to reduce risks of food poisoning caused by bacteria.

Factors Determining the Growth of Bacteria in Food

Bacteria grow best when intrinsic and extrinsic properties are optimal for their growth. Intrinsic properties are the properties that are inherent parts of the food, such as pH and water activity, while extrinsic properties are the properties of the environment in which the food is stored, such as temperature. Water activity is not the same as the moisture content of the food but is a measure, ranging from 0 to 1, of the availability of water in food which determines the growth and survival of bacteria. By controlling these factors (e.g. controlling the storage temperature of the food), bacterial overgrowth can be prevented.

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New Research Links Foodborne E. Coli Infections to “Hundreds of Thousands” of UTIs in U.S.

Posted on May 15, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety Magazine

A new study suggests that Escherichia coli infection from contaminated meat products may be responsible for hundreds of thousands of urinary tract infections in the U.S. each year.

A team of scientists led by George Washington University (GWU) Milken Institute School of Public Health researchers have developed a new genomic approach for tracking the origins of E. coli infections. Using this method, the team estimated that between 480,000 and 640,000 UTIs in the United States each year may be caused by foodborne E. coli strains.

According to GWU, E. coli is the most common cause of UTIs, causing upwards of 85 percent of cases each year. Women are at greater risk of developing UTIs, which can range from simple bladder infections to life-threatening bloodstream infections. At present, only specific types of diarrhea-causing E. coli, such as E. coli O157:H7, are rigorously monitored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but the new findings from GWU suggest that other strains may also pose serious health risks.

In the study, researchers collected raw chicken, turkey, and pork from major grocery store chains in Flagstaff, Arizona, and isolated E. coli from the meat samples. Simultaneously, researchers collected urine and blood E. coli isolates from patients hospitalized at the Flagstaff Medical Center for UTIs.

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France – Label Rouge mackerel fillets with Dijon mustard – Food Safety

Posted on May 10, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Constable
  • Model names or references 169g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3263670297812 T30170516 Date of minimum durability 01/17/2026
  • Marketing start/end date Since 03/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 29.046.532 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC signs

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Production incident that may affect the preservation of the product
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other biological contaminants

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Australia – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners- Barista Bros products – Bacterial Contamination – Update

Posted on May 5, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Date published: 2/05/2023

Date updated: 5/05/2023

Product information

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is conducting a recall of Barista Bros Products. The product has been available for sale at Woolworths, Coles, Metcash/IGA grocers, Aldi, Independent retail stores and vending machines nationwide.

Date markings

Best before dates from BB 30 SEP 23 to BB 30 DEC 23​

Barista Bros Products

Problem

The recall is due to a potential packaging failure leading to a possible contamination risk.

Food safety hazard

Food products that have been spoiled may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information please contact:
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
1800 025 123

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Australia – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners- Barista Bros products – Microbial Contamination

Posted on May 2, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is conducting a recall of Barista Bros Products. The product has been available for sale at Woolworths, Coles, Metcash/IGA grocers, Aldi, Independent retail stores and vending machines nationwide.

Date markings

BB 30 SEP 2023 Onwards

Barista Bros Products

Problem

The recall is due to a potential packaging failure leading to a possible contamination risk.

Food safety hazard

Food products that have been spoiled may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information please contact:
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
1800 025 123

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Related links:

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USA – FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Meat Soup Products Due to Possible Contamination

Posted on April 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSIS USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that ready-to-eat meat soup products may have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions, which may result in the product spoiling prematurely. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

The following products are subject to the public health alert [view labels]:

  • 48-oz. packages containing two 24-oz. cups of “Ivar’s PUGET SOUND CLAM CHOWDER WITH BACON” with Use By dates 4/26/2023, 4/27/2023, 5/3/2023, 5/4/2023, 5/5/2023, 5/11/2023, 5/23/2023, 5/30/2023, 6/2/2023, 6/6/2023, 6/7/2023, 7/5/2023, 7/20/2023, 8/1/2023, 8/10/2023, and 8/17/2023.
  • 48-oz. packages containing two 24-oz. cups of “Ivar’s Loaded Baked Potato Soup” with Use By dates 5/9/2023, 5/19/2023, 6/16/2023, and 7/18/2023.
  • 48-oz. packages containing two 24-oz. cups of “Ivar’s Rustic Zuppa Toscana Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup” with Use By dates 4/30/2023, 5/2/2023, 5/14/2023, 5/15/2023, 5/21/2023, 5/22/2023, and 5/30/2023.
  • 20-oz. cup of “Ivar’s PUGET SOUND Clam Chowder WITH BACON” with Use By dates 4/26/2023, 5/5/2023, 6/6/2023, 7/20/2023, and 8/10/2023.
  • 20-oz. cup of “PIKE PLACE FISH MARKET WORLD FAMOUS CLAM CHOWDER WITH BACON” with Use By dates 5/4/2023, 7/5/2023, and 8/1/2023.

The products bear establishment number “EST. 20173” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and exported to Mexico.

The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that they had received multiple consumer complaints regarding bloated soup packages. Upon further review, the establishment found that some product spoiled prematurely. The establishment’s lab testing of the prematurely spoiled products found high levels of spoilage bacteria in the products.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

Consumption of food contaminated with spoilage organisms can cause illness in immunocompromised individuals.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Click to access PHA-04252023-01.pdf

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RASFF Alert – Bacterial Contamination – Milk

Posted on April 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Milk with a sour taste due to bacterial growth from Denmark in Germany

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