Category Archives: Clostridium

Research -New Detection Tools for Clostridium Perfringens, Total Viable Bacteria in Poultry Production

Posted on January 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety

Ancera has unveiled the release of two new microbial detection tools designed to identify and enumerate Clostridium perfringens and total viable bacteria (TVB) in poultry. The assays are designed to address critical challenges within the poultry industry, from live operations to processing, and help companies increase productivity, food safety, and interventional efficacy.

Ancera’s TVB assay is the first true non-enrichment, microbial quantitation assay focused on same-shift process improvement and quality control at the plant. The tool provides quantifiable microbial information enabling integrators to understand whether their processes are working to reduce microbial load. Once fully commercialized, the technology will produce results within a single working shift, unlocking real-time trend analysis and decision-making for improved compliance and sanitation. The new assay represents a significant reduction from traditional 48–72 hour turnaround times, decreasing the risk of compliance and recall risk.

Leave a comment

Posted in Clostridium, Clostridium perfringens, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbial Spoilage, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Research

France – Snails in court broth – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on January 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Snails and frogs
Product brand name
The shells of MR Gaster
Model names or references
Snails in court broth 5 dozen
Product identification
Batch Date
1520 Minimum durability date 11/30/2025
Packaging
Verrine 580TO82
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/25/2023 to 12/15/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark
FR.25.056.058.CE
Geographical sales area
Departments: DOUBS (25), HAUTE-SAONE (70)
Distributors
The shells of MR Gaster

Leave a comment

Posted in Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin

USA – Clostridium Perfringens Linked to BBQ

Posted on January 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Marler Blog

An outbreak of likely Clostridium perfringens was investigated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Jefferson County Public Health starting on August 22, 2023. That day, a school nurse at Evergreen County Day School reported 40 or so illnesses following a school event on August 21, 2023. The outbreak was given the state ID “2023-30-129.”

Leave a comment

Posted in Clostridium, Clostridium perfringens, food bourne outbreak, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, outbreak

France – Snails in court broth – Clostridium botulinum.

Posted on January 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Snails and frogs
Product brand name
The shells of MR Gaster
Model names or references
Court broth 5 dozen
Product identification
Batch Date
1520 Recommended consumption date 11/30/2025
Packaging
Verrines of 5 dozen
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/25/2023 to 12/15/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark
FR25.056.058
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Direct sales to individuals

Leave a comment

Posted in Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin

USA – FDA – Enforcement Report – Potential C. botulinum growth and toxin formation

Posted on January 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Event ID: 93557

Voluntary / Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type: Food

Status: Ongoing

Distribution Pattern:

U.S. Distribution to Supermarkets in CA, HI, WA, IL, NV, and TX. No foreign distribution.

Recalling Firm:Foremost Foods International, Inc.
2883 Surveyor St
Pomona, CA 91768-3251
United States

Press Release URL(s):

Recall Initiation Date:

12/1/2023

Center Classification Date:

1/4/2024

1
Pamana Premium Marinated Baby Bangus (Deboned Marinated Baby Milkfish), Net Weight to be Weight at Time of Sale

F-0691-2024

Class II
All product codes

432 boxes

Potential C. botulinum growth and toxin formation. Frozen bangus (milkfish) in reduced oxygen packaging does not contain instructions to keep frozen and instructions for proper thawing (e.g., “Important, keep frozen until used, thaw under refrigeration immediately before use.”).

2
Pamana Premium Marinated Bangus (Deboned Marinated Milkfish), Net Weight to be Weight at Time of Sale

F-0692-2024

Class II
All product codes

407 boxes

Potential C. botulinum growth and toxin formation. Frozen bangus (milkfish) in reduced oxygen packaging does not contain instructions to keep frozen and instructions for proper thawing (e.g., “Important, keep frozen until used, thaw under refrigeration immediately before use.”).

3
Pamana Premium Bangus Belly (Cut Deboned Milkfish Belly), 340 g (120 oz)

F-0693-2024

Class II
All product codes

448 boxes

Potential C. botulinum growth and toxin formation. Frozen bangus (milkfish) in reduced oxygen packaging does not contain instructions to keep frozen and instructions for proper thawing (e.g., “Important, keep frozen until used, thaw under refrigeration immediately before use.”).

Leave a comment

Posted in Bacterial Toxin, Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, FDA, food recall, Food Toxin, product recall, Recall, Toxin

USA – California health officials issue public warning about Shemshad products because of botulism risk

Posted on January 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat Shemshad’s Mulberry Molasses and Mulberry Jam jarred food products because they were produced outside of the health department’s Cannery Program oversight, making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

Ingestion of botulism toxin from improperly processed jarred and canned foods may lead to serious illness and death.

There is concern that consumers may have the products in their homes because of their long shelf life.

Consumers that observe the product being offered for sale are encouraged to report the activity to the CDPH toll-free complaint line at 800-495-3232.

Leave a comment

Posted in Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Poisoning

Luxembourg – Several charcuterie products from the Isla Délice brand – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on December 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

The following products are recalled in Luxembourg:

Name Provençal mortadélice (10 slices)
Brand Isla Délice
Unit 120g
Barcode 3512690000453
Date-bound batch (DLC/DDM) 12/29/2023 / 33250010

04/01/2024 / 33310016

01/08/2024 / 33350010
Name Olive treat (10 slices)
Brand Isla Délice
Unit 120g
Barcode 3512690006493
Date-bound batch (DLC/DDM) 06/01/2024 / 33330056
Name Beef Delight Flavor
Brand Isla Délice
Units 230g; 500g
Barcode 3512690000019
Date-bound batch (DLC/DDM) 05/07/2024 / 33130017

08/05/2024 / 33140007

05/14/2024 / 33200015
Name Olive slices (10 slices)
Brand Isla Délice
Unit 120g
Barcode 3512690000149
Date-bound bundle (DLC) 01/07/2024 / 33340094;

Update* :

12/31/2023 / 33270135

01/08/2024 / 33350042

05/01/2024 / 33320123
Name Beef flavor delight with olives
Brand Isla Délice
Unit 500g
Barcode 3512690000842
Date-bound batch (DLC/DDM) 05/07/2024 / 33130103

Update* :

05/14/2024 / 33200106
Name Poultry mousse
Brand Isla Délice
Unit 160g
Barcode 3512690005861
Date-bound batch (DLC/DDM) 12/20/2023 / 33260012

12/27/2023 / 33330016

Danger  : Possible presence of Clostridium botulinum

Supplier communication:

Graying on the surface of part of our production, linked to a non-compliant supplier ingredient. This situation does not exclude a Clostridium botulinum risk.

Information :

Botulism is a rare disease that most commonly results from eating contaminated food containing botulinum toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum . This toxin develops in particular in canned or sausage products made at home or at home for which the sterilization process has not been mastered. Symptoms usually appear 12 to 72 hours after ingesting contaminated food, but they can develop earlier or later (2 hours up to 10 days). Botulinum poisoning is characterized by neurological signs: sensation of blurred vision, drooping eyelids, speech problems, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, muscle weakness. Digestive signs (constipation, vomiting, diarrhea) often accompany neurological signs.

The products can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

Information Source: Recall Notification

Leave a comment

Posted in Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin

France – HALAL OLIVE REGAL 120G – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on December 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
.
Model names or references
HALAL OLIVE REGAL 120G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2006050049615 33320036 Use-by date 05/01/2024
2006050049615 33350029 Use-by date 01/08/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/30/2023 to 12/19/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
ALDI

Leave a comment

Posted in Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin

France – KASHIR BEEF TASTE 500G – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on December 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
.
Model names or references
KASHIR BEEF TASTE 500G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2006050049547 33170031 Use-by date 05/11/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 06/12/2023 to 19/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
ALDI

Leave a comment

Posted in Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin

Belgium – Recall of Intermarché & Intermarché by Mestdagh – different products from the Isla Délice brand – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on December 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

afsca

Recall of Intermarché & Intermarché by Mestdagh
Products: different products from the Isla Délice brand
Problem: possible presence of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum
The company “ISLA DELICE” is today proceeding as a precaution with the recall of the following products: “SAVEURDELICE GOUT BŒUF 230G & 500g” and “LES RANCHETTES AUX OLIVES 10TR” of the Isla Délice brand due to the possible presence of the Clostridium bacteria botulinum.

Description of products:

Brand ISLA DELICE
Products SAVEURDELICE BEEF TASTE
ID OLIVE SLICES 10TR

These products were marketed in Intermarché & Intermarché by Mestdagh points of sale between December 5 and 19, 2023.

Botulism is a rare disease that most often results from eating contaminated food containing botulinum toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. This toxin develops in particular in canned or sausage products made at home or at home for which the sterilization process has not been mastered. Symptoms usually appear 12 to 72 hours after ingesting contaminated food, but they can develop earlier or later (2 hours up to 10 days). Botulinum poisoning is characterized by neurological signs: sensation of blurred vision, drooping eyelids, speech problems, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, muscle weakness. Digestive signs (constipation, vomiting, diarrhea) often accompany neurological signs.

It is therefore recommended that people who have products belonging to the batches described above (and only to these batches) not consume them and destroy them, or return them to the point of sale.

For more information, customers can contact: itmai_be_recall@mousquetaires.com

Leave a comment

Posted in afsca, Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing