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France – Mussels – FISHING MOLD FISH WORKSHOP P/ANE X2KG 6UVC PFX – E.coli

Posted on January 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
FISH WORKSHOP
Model names or references
FISHING MOLD FISH WORKSHOP P/ANE X2KG 6UVC PFX
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3664335050801 S01SEA Use-by date 01/15/2024
3664335050801 S01SEA Use-by date 01/16/2024
3664335050801 S01SEA Use-by date 01/17/2024
Packaging
2KG tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/10/2024 to 01/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 50.058.164 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
E. Leclerc
List of points of sale
list_of_mag.pdf

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Quebec -Notice not to consume BBQ meatloaf prepared and sold by the company Boucherie Thibault inc – E.coli

Posted on January 15, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY ,  Jan. 11, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Boucherie Thibault inc. , located at 1739, avenue des Érables, in Plessisville , advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food is likely to contain the E. coli bacteria .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“BBQ POTATO AND VEGETABLE MEATLOAF”

Unitary

BEST AV

24-JA-14 

The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until January 11, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was packaged in an aluminum tray with a transparent plastic lid and sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Food contaminated with E. coli bacteria does not necessarily show visible spoilage or a suspicious odor, but can still make a person who consumes it sick. Possible symptoms are: nausea, vomiting, more or less acute abdominal cramps and watery or bloody diarrhea.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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Quebec – Notice not to consume BBQ meatloaf prepared and sold by the company Boucherie Thibault inc. – E.coli

Posted on January 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY ,  Jan. 11, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Boucherie Thibault inc. , located at 1739, avenue des Érables, in Plessisville , advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food is likely to contain the E. coli bacteria .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“BBQ POTATO AND VEGETABLE MEATLOAF”

Unitary

BEST AV

24-JA-14 

The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until January 11, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was packaged in an aluminum tray with a transparent plastic lid and sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Food contaminated with E. coli bacteria does not necessarily show visible spoilage or a suspicious odor, but can still make a person who consumes it sick. Possible symptoms are: nausea, vomiting, more or less acute abdominal cramps and watery or bloody diarrhea.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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France – Various Cheese Recalls – STEC E.coli

Posted on January 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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SAKURA NO HA / MOTHAIS ON LEAF / ROD / RINGS / SMALL DOME

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ASH RING

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Research – Hazards in Seafood Notified in the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) in 1996–2020

Posted on January 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Abstract

Seafood covering fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods is broadly recognised for its nutritional value and popularity, but it can pose some hazards to health to the potential consumer. The aim of the study was to analyse Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) notifications for seafood over the period 1996–2020 by hazard, year, product, notifying country, country of origin, notification type, notification basis, distribution status and action taken. The research applied cluster analysis using the joining and two-way joining methods. The main reported hazards were micro-organisms (Listeria, Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Vibrio, norovirus, mesophiles, Enterobacteriaceae and histamine), heavy metals (mercury and cadmium), veterinary products (nitrofuran, chloramphenicol and leucomalachite green), controls (poor temperature control and hygienic state), parasites (Anisakis) and additives/allergens (sulphite). The reported seafood products originated mainly from European and Asian countries and were notified on the basis of official or border controls, respectively. In order to minimize or eliminate risks, it is important to have the right activity of control authorities, appropriate legislation at the European and national levels and awareness at the different stages of the food chain.

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France – Spring Water – E.coli – STEC E.coli – Pseudomonas

Posted on January 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Waters
Product brand name
Source of the Garrigues
Model names or references
spring water carboys – Garrigues sources – 10 liters spring water carboys – Garrigues sources – 5 Gallons
Product identification
GTIN Batch
3770020381041 Marking on cap Lot 84042 + date 02/10/2023 or total absence of marking on cap
3770020381089 Marking on cap Lot 84042 + date 02/10/2023 or total absence of marking on cap
Products List
Certificate_lot_concerned_by_the_recall.pdfAttachment
Packaging
10 liter and 5 gallon (18.9 liter) bottles (carboys)
Start/end date of marketing
Since 02/17/2022
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Further information
Carboys (bottles) delivered by the distributor Mont Ventoux Distribution, on which the expiration date may have been removed from its normal location on the cap.
Geographical sales area
Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Distributors
Mont Ventoux Distribution (591, avenue Joseph Vernet 84810 AUBIGNAN)
List of points of sale
List_points_of_sale.pdf

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England – Chiltern Artisan recalls Chilli Sticks because of contamination with E. Coli

Posted on January 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Chiltern Artisan has taken the precautionary step of recalling Chiltern Artisan Chilli Sticks because E. Coli has been found in some of the products. The use-by date is also not displayed on the product packaging, making the product unsafe to eat.

Product details

Name : Chiltern Artisan Chilli Sticks
Pack size  All sizes
Use by  : All use by dates where a use-by date is displayed

Risk statement

The presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in some of the product listed above and the use-by date is also not displayed on the product packaging making it unsafe to eat

Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

Action taken by the company

Chiltern Artisan is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.

Customer notice: Chiltern Artisan recalls Chilli sticks (84.46 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Ensure the products is thoroughly wrapped and does not come into contact with any other foods. Wash your hands, equipment, utensils and surfaces that may have come into contact with the product thoroughly.

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Research – Predictive Mapping of Antimicrobial Resistance for Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter in Food-Producing Animals, Europe, 2000–2021

Posted on December 30, 2023 by | Leave a comment

cdc

Abstract

In Europe, systematic national surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in food-producing animals has been conducted for decades; however, geographic distribution within countries remains unknown. To determine distribution within Europe, we combined 33,802 country-level AMR prevalence estimates with 2,849 local AMR prevalence estimates from 209 point prevalence surveys across 31 countries. We produced geospatial models of AMR prevalence in Escherichia coli, nontyphoidal Salmonella, and Campylobacter for cattle, pigs, and poultry. We summarized AMR trends by using the proportion of tested antimicrobial compounds with resistance >50% and generated predictive maps at 10 × 10 km resolution that disaggregated AMR prevalence. For E. coli, predicted prevalence rates were highest in southern Romania and southern/eastern Italy; for Salmonella, southern Hungary and central Poland; and for Campylobacter, throughout Spain. Our findings suggest that AMR distribution is heterogeneous within countries and that surveillance data from below the country level could help with prioritizing resources to reduce AMR.

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UK – STEC O145 E. coli tainted cheese sickens 30 in the UK

Posted on December 28, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

There have been at least 30 confirmed cases of this specific outbreak strain of STEC in the UK.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland, (FSS) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are warning the public not to eat four Mrs. Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese which has been recalled because they may be contaminated with a specific type of E. coli bacteria called Shiga toxin producing E. coli, also known as STEC or VTEC or E. coli O145.

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UK – Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd recalls Lancashire Cheese because of possible contamination with E. Coli

Posted on December 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd has taken the precautionary step of recalling various Lancashire Cheese products because the products might contain E. Coli.
The cheeses are sometimes sold as a full block or served as individual portions, it may have been provided as part of a hamper you’ve purchased or been gifted. In some cases it’s been sold as part of a charcutier grazing platter. It may not always be clear whether you have purchased an affected product. If in doubt, consumers are advised to contact the retailer they bought their cheese from to find out if the cheese they have purchased is from the businesses and batches affected and, in the meantime, to not eat the product and ensure it is stored safely, fully wrapped and not in contact with other foods.

Product details

Mrs Kirkham’s Mild & Creamy Lancashire  
Pack size All sizes
Use by All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023
Mrs Kirkham’s Tasty Lancashire
Pack size All sizes
Use by All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023
Mrs Kirkham’s Mature Lancashire
Pack size All sizes
Use by All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023
Mrs Kirkham’s Smoked Lancashire
Pack size All sizes
Use by All use by dates of all batches purchased since 1 October 2023

Risk statement

The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, (STEC).

Symptoms caused by STEC organisms include severe diarrhoea (including bloody diarrhoea), abdominal pain, and sometimes haemolytic uremic syndrome, (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.

Action taken by the company

Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed where the products were sold. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Ensure the products is thoroughly wrapped and does not come into contact with any other foods. Wash your hands, equipment, utensils and surfaces that may have come into contact with the product thoroughly.

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