RASFF-too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (3700, 8800 CFU/g) in cow ears from Mexico in Germany
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Istanbul (in 1 out of 5 samples <10 CFU/g) in fish meal from Mauritania in Greece
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Research – Assessment of Microbial Populations in the Manufacture of Vacuum-Packaged Ready-to-Eat Roast Beef and in a Related Production Plant
Some microbiological criteria were monitored for 6 months in vacuum-packaged roast beef (15 production batches), raw beef (10 batches), and other meat products (12 batches) produced in an Italian small to medium-size enterprise. Fifty-five environmental swab samples also were analyzed. The main bacterial groups were identified by cultural methods according to International Organization for Standardization standards. Listeria monocytogenes was enumerated with the most-probable-number protocol, and species identification was confirmed with a specific PCR assay. Immediately after vacuum packaging, all ready-to-eat (RTE) products had low mean aerobic colony counts (<102 to 2.4 × 102 CFU g−1), anaerobic colony counts (1.6 to 6.5 × 101 CFU g−1), Enterobacteriaceae counts (1.1 to 1.4 × 101 CFU g−1), and Escherichia coli counts (generally below the detection limit). Nevertheless, the prevalence of L. monocytogenes in these samples was 3.7%. In roast beef samples, the aerobic and anaerobic colony counts reached unacceptable levels (>106 CFU g−1) after 14 days of refrigerated storage. Because the prevalence of L. monocytogenes increased to 13.3% during storage, a substantial reduction in the shelf life of these products is recommended. Surfaces without direct contact with food (floors and drains) had the highest mean counts for aerobic colonies (8.0 × 103 to 9.5 × 105 CFU/cm2), anaerobic colonies (2.9 × 103 to 3.2 × 104 CFU/cm2), Enterobacteriaceae (1.5 × 101 to 8.4 × 101 CFU/cm2), and E. coli (6.0 to 7.7 CFU/cm2). The levels of L. monocytogenes on direct food contact surfaces were below the detection limit, but more than 25% of floor samples were contaminated. These results reveal the persistence of L. monocytogenes in food processing environments, although at very low levels, posing a high risk of postcooking recontamination for RTE products. To improve hygienic conditions and reduce cross-contamination, an increase in operator awareness and a reassessment of surface sanitization protocols are needed.
RASFF Alert- Histamine – Enterobacteriaceae – VP Tuna Sashimi Loins
RASFF-histamine (1088 mg/kg – ppm) and high count of Enterobacteriaceae (2400, 4600, 15000 CFU/g) in chilled vacuum-packed tuna sashimi loins from the Maldives in the Netherlands
RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Enterobacteriaceae – Frozen Raw Petfood Duck – Chew Sticks – Dried Dogfeed – Petfood
RASFF-Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) and too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (2500 to 7800 CFU/g) in frozen raw petfood (duck) from the Netherlands in Belgium
RASFF-high count of Enterobacteriaceae (6 x 10; 9 x 10; <10; <1,3 x 10^2; 3 x 10^2 CFU/g) in chew sticks from China in Greece
RASFF – too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (230 CFU/g) in dried dogfeed from China in Germany
RASFF-too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (400, 1820, 35500 CFU/g) in petfood from China in Sweden
RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae – Organic Soybean and Sunflower Cake – Fish Meal
RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Enterobacteriaceae – Raw Pet Food – Frozen Raw Pet Food
Ireland – Recall of Octopus Branded Pacific Dried and Salted Anchovies Due to Elevated Histamine
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 2: | For Information |
| Alert Notification: | 2018.45 |
| Product: | Octopus – Pazifik-Sardellen getrocknet und gesalzen (Octopus – Pacific Dried and Salted Anchovies) |
| Batch Code: | ‘best-before date’: 18.07.2019; pack size: 40g |
| Country Of Origin: | Viet Nam |
Message:
The above batch of Octopus – Pazifik-Sardellen getrocknet und gesalzen (Octopus – Pacific Dried and Salted Anchovies) are being recalled due to elevated histamine levels in the product. In some people, elevated levels of histamine can cause symptoms which are similar to those of an allergic reaction.
RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Enterobacteriaceae – Cat and Dog Snacks – Mixed Meat Petfood
RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Enterobateriaceae – Chilled Lamb Products – Liquid Egg – White Seasame Seeds
RASFF-Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled lamb products from Ireland in Ireland
RASFF-Salmonella (present /25g), high count of Enterobacteriaceae (9500 MPN/g) and high aerobic plate count (6700 CFU/g) in liquid egg white from France in the UK
RASFF-Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in white sesame seeds from Nigeria in Poland
RASFF Alert- Animal Feed – Enterobacteriaceae – Raw Pet Food
RASFF-too high count of Enterobacteriaceae (30000 CFU/g) in raw pet food from the Netherlands in Belgium
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