Category Archives: E.coli

RASFF Alert- E.coli – Mussels

Posted on July 26, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Escherichia coli in mussels from Denmark in the France and the Netherlands

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Canada – Rambrich Farms brand Mint recalled due to generic E. coli

Posted on July 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Summary

Product
Mint
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – E. Coli – non-pathogenic
What to do

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

Audience
Retail
Distribution
Ontario

Rambrich Farms brand Mint recalled due to generic E. coli.

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France – Cod brandade – E.coli and Staphylococcus

Posted on July 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
Cod brandade sold at the traditional stand
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
111111111111116 27 Expiry date 02/07/2024
Packaging
Vacuum-packed plastic tray
Start/End of marketing date
From 02/07/2024 to 02/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Carrefour Contact Rians

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Korea – E. coli Contamination Prompts Food Court Closure at Osan Air Base

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

A routine inspection at Osan Air Base in South Korea has led to the closure of the base exchange food court after potential E. coli contamination was detected in a facility water line, according to Stars and Stripes. The base’s bioenvironmental engineering team conducted the test on Tuesday, with results confirming the presence of E. coli on Wednesday.

In response to the contamination, consumers were advised to boil or avoid using the water from building 965 for drinking, showering, bathing, and washing clothes. At present, it’s believed that no other buildings on the base are affected by the contamination.

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FRANCE – Meat Products – STEC E.coli

Posted on July 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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PURE BEEF GROUND MEAT 15% FAT – 500G

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2 BUTCHER STYLE PURE BEEF MINCED STEAKS 5% FAT

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2 BUTCHER STYLE PURE BEEF MINCED STEAKS 15% FAT – 2X125G

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PURE BEEF GROUND MEAT 5% FAT – 300G

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RASFF Alert – E.coli – Clams

Posted on July 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Escherichia coli in clams from Spain with raw material from Italy in Spain

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RASFF Alert- STEC E.coli in French Cheese

Posted on July 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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E.Coli STEC in cheese from France in Belgium

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Belgium – Abondance au Lait Raw – cheese from the Pochat & Fils brand

Posted on July 15, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Brussels, July 12, 2024 – Following an inspection, in order to guarantee consumer safety, the firm SAS FROMAGERIE POCHAT is withdrawing from sale the cheese “Abondance au Lait Cru 200g  ” of the Pochat & Fils brand , sold in the dairy section of certain Carrefour stores in Belgium, and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of E.Coli .

Product Description:

  • Product Name: Raw Milk Abondance
  • Brand: Pochat & Fils
  • EAN code: 3294589448101
  • Best Before Date (BBD): 08/15/2024
  • Lot number: A4164001874
  • Weight: 200 g

All products are being withdrawn from sale. However, some of these products were on the market before the withdrawal measure.

Anyone who still has these products is asked not to consume them and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased for a refund. As a precaution, anyone who has consumed these products and who has symptoms consistent with acute gastroenteritis (i.e. vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, isolated or accompanied by headaches, abdominal cramps, malaise, anorexia, fever, chills, and body aches) is asked to consult their doctor, informing them of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase.

Children and the elderly should be particularly attentive to these symptoms.

For any further information, you can contact Carrefour Belgium customer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

The company SAS FROMAGERIE POCHAT apologizes to Carrefour customers for the inconvenience caused.

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Research – Microbial Contamination and Disease Outbreaks Associated with Rockmelons (Cucumis melo): Implications for Public Health Protection

Posted on July 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Abstract

Foodborne illnesses caused by consuming contaminated fresh produce not only pose serious public health risks but also lead to huge economic losses. Rockmelons (cantaloupes) have emerged as a recurrent source of disease outbreaks caused by foodborne pathogens, including Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and Escherichia coli. The most common factor of the outbreaks was the microbial contamination of rockmelons at the farm, and subsequently, the pathogenic bacteria were transferred to the flesh during cutting and processing. One of the deadliest outbreaks occurred in the USA due to L. monocytogenes contamination of rockmelons which caused 33 deaths in 2011. Since then, several guidelines and recommendations have been developed for food safety management to reduce the microbial contamination of melons on farms and post-harvest operations. This article explicitly provides an updated overview of microbiological contamination, disease outbreaks, pathogens prevalence, and mitigation strategies to reduce public health risks due to the consumption of rockmelons.

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Quebec – Warning not to consume mixed bean salad prepared and sold by the company Délices de Sabah inc. – E.coli

Posted on July 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , July 9, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Délices de Sabah inc., located at 8551, 10 e  Avenue, in Montreal, is warning the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, as this food may contain the E. coli bacteria .

Product name 

Format 

Target lot

“MIXED BEAN SALAD” 

380  g 

Best before

2024JL14

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale in several establishments in the province of Quebec. The product was packaged in a transparent plastic container. It was sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the product in question. It has agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. 

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