Category Archives: E.coli

France – MUSSELS FROM SPANISH – E.coli

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
THE GOLDEN PEARL
Model names or references
MUSSEL SPAIN TG 6kg MUSSEL PAC SPAIN 5kg
Product identification
Batch
Packaging date 08/10/2024
Packaging
Wooden baskets or bags that can be unpacked in supermarkets on the seafood shelves
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/10/2024 to 10/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR34.039003
Additional information
Baskets or bags of Spanish mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) packaged on 08/10/2024
Geographic area of ​​sale
Regions: Occitanie
Distributors
Distributed in Aude, Ariège, Pyrénées Orientales Restaurateurs and Intermarché

Quebec – Warning not to consume pork creton prepared and sold by the company Boucherie Jacques Marquis – E.coli

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , Oct. , 2024 /CNW/  The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Boucherie Jacques Marquis, located at 117, rue Principale, in Saint-Gervais , is advising the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as these foods may contain generic E. coli bacteria (non-pathogenic serotype).

Product name

Format

Target lot

“Creamy pork creton”

Variable

Best Before Date:
2024-10-09

“Homemade pork creton”

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale only at the establishment designated above. The products were packaged in a plastic container. They were sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have one of these products 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 generic E. coli bacteria does not necessarily have any visible alteration or suspicious odor, but can still make a person who consumes it sick. Possible symptoms include nausea, vomiting, more or less severe abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.  

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

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult the Food section  of the Government of Quebec website. They also have the possibility of registering online to receive, by email, the food recall press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQaliments” on X (formerly Twitter) at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliments .

France – BOUCHOT MUSSEL AOP ST MICHEL – E.coli

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
OUR REGIONS HAVE TALENT
Model names or references
BOUCHOT MUSSEL AOP ST MICHEL
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3564709185354 24-41238 Expiry date 08/10/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 03/09/2024 to 03/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 35.049.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
E. LECLERC

RASFF Alerts- E.coli – Mussels – Clams

RASFF

Presence of E. Coli in Mussels Mytilus Galloprovinciali from Spain in Italy, Romania and Moldova

RASFF

Presence of E. coli in mussels from France in the Netherlands

RASFF

High levels of Escherichia coli in clams from Italy in Spain

RASFF

E. coli in live mussels (Mytilus edulis) from Germany in the Netherlands

Egypt – Hundreds suffer intestinal illnesses due to E. coli outbreak in Egypt’s Aswan

English News

CAIRO, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) — Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffa reported on Monday that Aswan Governorate, southern Egypt, has seen a surge in intestinal flu cases, with 480 patients having visited local hospitals.

During a press conference, Abdel-Ghaffar noted that while most of these patients have been discharged, 78 are still recovering, and 36 remain in intensive care due to pre-existing chronic conditions.

The minister identified E. coli bacteria as the primary cause of gastroenteritis in the region, attributing the outbreak to the contamination of drinking water with sewage. He indicated that the daily influx of cases at Aswan hospitals has averaged between 18 and 19.

In response to the outbreak, a collaborative task force has been established, involving the Ministry of Housing, the Drinking Water Company, and Aswan Governorate, to investigate the sources of intestinal infections.

Abdel-Ghaffar reassured the public that water quality has been verified as safe across all water stations in Aswan, following thorough testing of water samples.

France- Elben nature elben strawberry raib – STEC E.coli O26

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
elben nature elben strawberry raib
Model names or references
elben nature, elben strawberry, raib
Product identification
Batch Date
247 Expiry date 07/10/2024
247F Expiry date 07/10/2024
250 Expiry date 11/10/2024
Packaging
1 liter
Start/End of marketing date
From 04/09/2024 to 16/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
wholesaler

Singapore – Recall of Baker’s Cottage’s Snow Skin Signature Yam Mooncake from Malaysia – E.coli

SFA

As part of the Singapore Food Agency (SFA)’s regulatory sampling of mooncakes, it
has detected Escherichia coli (E. coli) in Baker’s Cottage’s Snow Skin Signature Yam
Mooncake imported from Malaysia by Ewayz Pte Ltd, at levels exceeding the maximum limits
stipulated in Singapore’s Food Regulations.

As part of the Singapore Food Agency (SFA)’s regulatory sampling of mooncakes, it
has detected Escherichia coli (E. coli) in Baker’s Cottage’s Snow Skin Signature Yam
Mooncake imported from Malaysia by Ewayz Pte Ltd, at levels exceeding the maximum limits
stipulated in Singapore’s Food Regulations.

Italy – CLAMS OR LUPINS (CHAMELEA GALLINA) LOT 13F3 – E.coli

Salute

Brand : FINITTICA SRLU – GORO (FE) CE IT 513 CDM

Name : CLAMS OR LUPINS (CHAMELEA GALLINA) LOT 13F3

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 20 September 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Research – Dry Sanitation in Food Processing: Enhancing Safety for Low-Moisture Foods

Food Safety.com

Dry sanitation is a pivotal practice in the food processing industry, particularly for facilities that produce low-moisture or low-water-activity foods. This method involves cleaning and sanitizing food processing equipment and facilities without the use of water, relying instead on dry methods such as vacuuming, brushing, and the use of chemical sanitizers.

Low-moisture and low-water-activity foods like flour, nuts, cereals, powdered milk, and spices are more prone to microbial growth when wet. Introducing water during cleaning can create an environment that is conducive to microbial proliferation, posing a significant contamination risk. Dry environments are less likely to support the growth of pathogens such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli, which can thrive in moist conditions. Dry sanitation helps maintain these environments, thereby enhancing the overall safety protocols for processing low-moisture foods.

RASFF Alert – E.coli – Clams

RASFF

Presence of E. coli in quantities exceeding the limits in the clams/lupine from Italy in San Merino