An article in Bakery and Snacks has reported on pressure being put onto manufacturers to make raw cookie dough into a ready to eat (RTE) product. This is in response to a study that an E.coli O157 outbreak in 2009 was linked to raw cookie dough. There were over 70 cases and 11 developed Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome fortunately nobody died.
The public warning issued on November 24, 2011has been expanded to include additional products.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and 3903052 Canada Inc. are warning the public not to consume the cheese and dairy products described below because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The following cheese products, bearing establishment number 1874, and any Best Before dates up to and including those listed below, are affected by this alert:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Last Best Before date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clic | Moujadalé | 300 – 400 g | None | 11 MAR 2012 |
| Clic | Riviera | 300 – 400 g | None | 11 FEB 2012 |
| Clic | Tressé | 300 – 400 g | None | 11 NOV 2012 |
| Clic | Vachekaval | 300 – 400 g | None | 11 MAR 2012 |
The following dairy products bear establishment number 1874. These products have a four digit lot code. If the last 2 digits of the lot code are 45 or lower, e.g. xx-45, xx-44, etc, they are affected by this alert:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clic | Desi Butter Ghee | 454 g (1 lbs) | None |
| Clic | Desi Butter Ghee | 907 g (2 lbs) | None |
These products have been distributed in Quebec and Ontario. These products may also have been distributed to other provinces.
There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Bos Smoked Fish Inc. are warning the public not to consume certain Bos brand refrigerated vacuum packed smoked fish products without Best Before dates, described below, because the products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
All Bos brand smoked vacuum packed fish products, sold refrigerated in various weight packages without a Best Before Date, are affected by the alert. This includes all species and flavours of the Bos brand smoked vacuum packed fish products with “Keep Refrigerated” on the package.
These products have been distributed in Ontario.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products
The EU have suggested a change to food hygiene regulations to be changed to state that all chilled food be kept to 2 Deg.C. throughout transport and storage. This has not been well received by the UK food industry including the BRC, FDF and CFA, the full article can be found at this link. Food Production Daily.
Posted in Eurofins Laboratories, Food Hygiene, Food Testing, Microbiology
An article in Food Production Daily has reported that the FSA are no nearer solving the Botulinum scare in Premier Foods, Loyd Grossman Korma Curry sauce. Investigations are still ongoing.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Bos Fish are warning the public not to consume certain Bos brand Herring Fillets described below because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.
The affected product, Bos brand “Naturally Smoked Herring Fillets – Natural”, was sold refrigerated in various weight packages from Ramaker’s Imports, St. Catharines, ON without a Best Before Date applied to the package. The affected product was sold by Ramaker’s Imports from September 2011 to December 7, 2011.
Consumers who have purchased refrigerated Bos brand “Naturally Smoked Herring Fillets – Natural” from any other retailer without a Best Before Date on the package are also advised not to consume the product.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
I am not sure if Canada has got the same zero tolerance to Listeria monocytogenes that the US has, but there seems to have been a lot of product recalls based on Listeria monocytogenes where there has been no illness from the organism. This may be the future if Europe ever go the way of zero tolerance.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Greenwood Mushroom Farm are warning the public not to consume the sliced mushrooms described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.These products have been distributed in Ontario.There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Aliments Fontaine Santé Inc. are warning the public and retailers not to sell, use or consume the Fontaine Santé brand salads described below because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.These products have been distributed in Quebec and Ontario and may also have been distributed nationally.There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
House of Raeford Farms, a Raeford, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,140 pounds of cooked chicken breasts that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The problem was discovered after a customer’s laboratory sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
An article in Food Navigator USA has reported on the US CDC confirming that the Jensen Farms Listeria outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes is over leaving in its wake 30 dead and 140 infections.
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