Category Archives: food contamination

France – GIRASOLI GOAT HONEY 250g MONOPRIX GOURMET – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
MONOPRIX GOURMET
Model names or references
250g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3350033620490 L1 275 02 Use-by date 01/12/2023
Start/end date of marketing
From 10/14/2023 to 12/01/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
IT 528/L CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
SINGLE PRICE

France – sardine fillet – Histamine

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
without
Model names or references
sardine fillet
Product identification
Batch
23321
Packaging
bulk sale
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/24/2023 to 11/29/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
super u wanted

Italy – Pecorino seasoned with honey ¿ Pecorino seasoned with pear – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : Deluxe

Name : Pecorino seasoned with honey ¿ Pecorino seasoned with pear

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 7 December 2023

Documentation

Documentation

USA -FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1205) in a not yet identified food has been added to the table.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall (ref #1203) linked to cantaloupe, the recall was expanded to include additional retailers and wholesalers who received the recalled melons. Additionally, the Oranienburg strain of Salmonella was added to this outbreak. See the Outbreak Advisory for additional information.
  • For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #989) linked to peaches, plums, and nectarines, the advisory was updated to include international distribution of the recalled fruit to Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan.
  • For the investigation of elevated lead levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (ref # 1198) the advisory was updated to include additional adverse event reports and Investigation updates.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref# 1201) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 42 to 43 cases.
  • For the outbreak of E. coli O121 (ref#1195) in a not yet identified food, an on-site inspection was initiated and sample collection and analysis was initiated.
  • For the outbreak of E. coli O103 (ref# 1192) in a not identified product, the investigation is complete and the outbreak has ended.

USA – Garland Ventures Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken Fried Rice Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS USDA

FSIS Announcement

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dec. 6, 2023 – Details of this recall were updated to reflect the correct lot code for the product implicated in the recall.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 – Garland Ventures, a Garland, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 13,842 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken fried rice products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The RTE chicken fried rice product was produced on November 10, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 12-oz. trays containing Freshness Guaranteed brand “CHICKEN FRIED RICE DICED CHICKEN MEAT WITH VEGETABLES AND RICE IN A SAVORY SOY SAUCE” with lot code WK10CFR and a best if used by date of 11/10/2024 represented on the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-31993” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered by FSIS during review of testing results, which showed the product tested positive for L. monocytogenes.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.

Canada – Good brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA

Good - Enoki Mushroom - 200 g - Front

Product
Enoki Mushroom
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Ontario

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

New Zealand – Kawhia- Shellfish Toxin Alert – PSP

MPI

Reason for alert Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)

Date warning issued Media release: 6 December 2023
Affected area The warning extends from Papanui Point, just south of Raglan, to Tirua Point, which is just south of Marokopa. The warning also includes Kawhia and Aotea harbours.
Shellfish affected Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), Cook’s turban and kina (sea urchin).

Note, cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.

Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process. Finfish are not affected by this warning.

Luxembourg – LS MIXING Chopped Beef – AX from the COBOLUX brand – Salmonella

SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

 

Name

LS MIXING AX

Brand

COBOLUX

Use-by date (DLC)

11/20/2023

Batch

20231114

Luxembourg – Salted anchovy fillets from the Connétable brand – Histamine

SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Consumption reminder
Name Salted anchovy fillets
Brand Constable
Unit 50g
Barcode 3 263670 008395
Use-by date (DLC) 05/05/2024
Batch All lots

France – MIXED SALAD – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fruits and vegetables
Product brand name
SIMPL (Carrefour)
Model names or references
Simpl mixed salad (Carrefour) – 200g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3560071494438 starting with 7.1 E 2463 Use-by date 11/24/2023
Packaging
200g bag
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/14/2023 to 11/24/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Crossroads