Category Archives: cross contamination

France – VEAL QUENELLE FLAVORED FINANCIAL SAUCE U Box 1/2 400g – Microbiological Contamination

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
u
Model names or references
VEAL QUENELLE FLAVORED FINANCIAL SAUCE U Box 1/2 400g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3256220071482 GAFU*05/04/2026 Minimum durability date 04/05/2026
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark
FR 21-200-001 CE
Geographical sales area
Regions: Grand-Est
Distributors
U Stores
List of points of sale
SHOPS_LIST.pdf

Israel – The manufacturer AIM Tofu Israeli Ltd. calls for the recall of all products – Microbial Abnormality

Gov IL

In an inspection conducted by the Ashkelon District Food Service, at the Ministry of Health, a microbial abnormality was found in the product and also, a failure in the manufacturing process of the products in the factory.

Ireland – Updated: Recall of Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 & 2 Hypoallergenic Infant Formula due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.01 (Update 1)
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: USA

Message:

Further to the FSAI’s food alert 2024.01, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition are recalling the above batches of Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 & 2 as a precaution due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product name Pack size Batch code
Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 400g ZL3F7D
Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 400g ZL3FAA and ZL3FDM

The FSAI has become aware that the majority of this product has been sold by pharmacies.

Nature Of Danger:

Cronobacter sakazakii infections are rare but they can be serious for babies younger than 2 months or babies born prematurely or immunocompromised.  Illness usually starts with a fever and poor feeding, excessive crying, or very low energy. In severe cases, it may lead to sepsis or meningitis.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers, including pharmacies, are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to consume the implicated batch. If you have the batch numbers of the product listed above, you can return it to the pharmacy that dispensed it to you for a refund.
If you require further information, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition have opened a consumer relations line.
CARELINE FREE PHONE NUMBER
+44 (0)1895 230575
Or email
ConsumerNutrition_GB@rb.com

UK -Reckitt recalls two infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii

FSA

Reckitt has taken the precautionary step of recalling Nutramigen LGG stage 1 and stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula powders because of the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. Both products are foods used for special medical purposes for infants. The products are mainly prescribed but are also available without a prescription.

Product details

Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 Hypoallergenic Formula
Pack size 400g
Batch code ZL3F7D
Best before 01 July 2025
Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula
Pack size 400g
Batch code ZL3FAA
Best before 01 July 2025
Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula
Pack size 400g
Batch code ZL3FDM
Best before 01 July 2025

Risk statement

The potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by Cronobacter sakazakii usually include fever and diarrhoea, and in severe cases may lead to sepsis or meningitis which include symptoms in infants including poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes) and abnormal breaths and movements.

Action taken by the company

Reckitt is recalling the above products and have contacted all stores and pharmacies that are supplying these products. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.

Our advice to consumers

If you have purchased or been prescribed any of the above product batches, do not feed it to your baby and return to the place of purchase. If you have additional questions, please contact Reckitt on 01895 230575. If you have any concerns about the health of your baby, please seek medical advice.

France – Thai-style shrimp – Shrimp-based preparation – Not Sterile

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
Mathilde’s Counter
Model names or references
Thai-style shrimp – Shrimp preparation 100g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3700961308739 23414 Recommended consumption date 09/30/2026
Packaging
100g glass jars
Start/end date of marketing
Since 12/18/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark
FR 44.089.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Shops Le Comptoir de Mathilde
List of points of sale
List_of_sales_points_Thailand_Shrimp_lot_23414.pdf

EU – Nestle recalls infant formula due to Cronobacter risk

Food Safety News

Nestlé has recalled infant formula in several countries because of the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii.

The affected product is EXPERT PRO HA 1, which has different batch numbers depending on the country it was marketed.

Infant formula from Germany was sent to Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Sweden, according to a notice on the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF).

In Denmark, it was sold to a few stores and online webshops from Nov. 29 to Dec. 13, 2023. The Danish version NAN EXPERTPRO HA 1 800-grams has article number 12489069, batch number 33120742C2, and an expiration date of 11.2025.

In Norway, the recall applies to 90 units sold to pharmacies, including online pharmacies. NAN EXPERTPRO HA 1 has article number 12468459, batch number 33120742C1, and a best-before date of 11.2025. Products were distributed between Dec. 7 and 12, 2023.

In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, BEBA EXPERT PRO HA 1, 800-gram with batch number 33140742F3 is involved.

The product’s batch number and expiration date are at the bottom of the can. No other products or batches are affected.

No positive products or illnesses

USA – FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Chopped Clams Illegally Harvested in Massachusetts and Distributed by Red’s Best

FDA

Audience
Restaurants and food retailers in Connecticut (CT), Massachusetts (MA), New York (NY), and Rhode Island (RI) that have recently purchased Red’s Best chopped clams, labeled as lot numbers # 331 and # 333, with shuck dates of 23/331 and 23/333. These clams were illegally harvested from prohibited waters in MA on 11/25/2023 and 11/26/2023.
Consumers in CT, MA, NY, and RI who have recently purchased or consumed Red’s Best chopped clams, labeled as lot numbers # 331 and # 333, with shuck dates of 23/331 and 23/333, that were illegally harvested from prohibited waters in MA on 11/25/2023 and 11/26/2023.
Product
Red’s Best chopped clams illegally harvested from prohibited waters in MA on 11/25/2023 and 11/26/2023 and distributed to CT, MA, NY, and RI. It is possible that chopped clams may have been distributed to other states as well. These chopped clams can be identified by lot numbers # 331 and # 333, with shuck dates of 23/331 and 23/333 and harvest area mhb4, packed by 13027 ma-sp. All chopped clams were packed in one-gallon (8 lbs) plastic containers with “Red’s Best” printed on the sidewall. Both the lot number and shuck date should be printed on a decal label adhered to either the lid or sidewall of each container.

Purpose
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of Red’s Best chopped clams illegally harvested from prohibited waters in MA on 11/25/2023 and 11/26/2023 with lot numbers # 331 and # 333, and shuck dates of 23/331 and 23/333, because they may be contaminated. The chopped clams were directly distributed to distributors and retailers in CT, MA, NY, and RI and may have been distributed further from these states.

Clams harvested illegally may be contaminated with human pathogens, toxic elements or poisonous or deleterious substances and can cause illness if consumed. Clams are filter feeders that remove and bioaccumulate bacteria and other pathogens from the water. It is not uncommon for shellfish to be consumed raw and whole. Contaminated clams can cause illness if eaten raw, particularly in people with compromised immune systems. Clams contaminated with pathogens may look, smell, and taste normal.

Germany – “GUT&GÜNSTIG H-whole milk 3.5% fat (1 liter)” best before date 03/27/24, health label DE BW 010 EG – Microbiological Contamination

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

12/04/2023

Product name:

“GUT&GÜNSTIG H-whole milk 3.5% fat (1 liter)” best before date 03/27/24, health label DE BW 010 EG

Product images:

Image_HMilch.jpg
Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Hohenloher Molkerei eG Sales: at regional level in individual EDEKA stores and Marktkauf in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, Saxony and Thuringia

Reason for warning:

Microbiological contamination was detected during routine checks. It cannot be ruled out that the milk becomes thick and sour and that health problems may occur if consumed.

Packaging Unit:

1 liter

Durability:

Best before: March 27, 2024

USA- Method Update ; BAM Chapter 29: Cronobacter

FDA

Revision History

  • November 2023:
    1) Removed the use of SmartCycler for qPCR.
    2) Removed the requirement to perform qPCR without IAC and to perform qPCR on two aliquots per sample.
    3) Updated the 7500 software version.
    4) Added ROX to the qPCR assay and revised the 7500 FAST analysis settings on threshold and baseline.
    5) Revised the stock concentrations and volumes of each qPCR component without changing their final concentrations.
    6) Added extra wash buffer to the pellet to improve the quality of the resultant DNA extract.
    7) Added temperature and time tolerance ranges for incubation of enrichment and agars.
    8) Added optional use of CCI agar and ESIA agar incubated at their respective temperatures as well as R&F agar incubated at 41.5°C.
    9) Added more figures and detailed phenotype description of the colony morphologies on different agars.
    10) Removed the option to use RAPID ID 32E for cultural confirmation.
    11) Revised the chapter with updated nomenclature of Cronobacter and non-Cronobacter species.
    12) Updated other part of the chapter to improve clarity and to provide detailed instructions with additional texts and figures.
  • April 2012: Sections D.1.a, D.1.b, D.2.3; Correction: The fluorescence is recorded at the end of each annealing step, not at the end of each extension step.
  • March 2012: New Chapter (This chapter has replaced the method for Isolation and Enumeration of Enterobacter sakazakii from Dehydrated Powdered Infant FormulaExternal Link Disclaimer.

Canada – HO-YA brand Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce recalled due to bursting lids

CFIA

Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
Alberta
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec

Issue

HO-YA brand Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce recalled due to bursting lids.