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Germany – Milbona Seemerzler, 200g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 21, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication: 08/15/2023

Product name:

Milbona Seemerzler, 200g

Product images:

customer information

Manufacturer (distributor):

Züger Käsevertriebs GmbH Sales via Lidl branches

Reason for warning:

Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes cannot be ruled out for the affected product. Listeria monocytogenes can trigger severe gastrointestinal diseases and symptoms similar to those of a flu. Serious disease progressions can occur in certain groups of people (infants, small children, pregnant women as well as old and sick people). Customers should therefore be aware of the recall and not consume the affected product.

Packaging Unit: 200 g

Durability: All best before dates up to and including 10/10/2023

Lot identification: Identity mark CH 5417

Additional Information:

Further information can be found in the attached customer information.

Click to access Filialplakat_Milbona+Seemerzler_DE.pdf

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Germany – Different types of cheese from Käserei Studer AG – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 21, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Product image The sharp Maxx.PNG

Manufacturer (distributor):

Käserei Studer AG, Romanshornerstrasse 253 in 8580 Hefenhofen Sales via various retail chains (counter goods)

Reason for warning:

It cannot be ruled out that the products are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This can lead to serious health problems, especially in risk groups such as the elderly or immunocompromised people, pregnant women and their unborn children.

Packaging Unit:

Sliced cheese (counter goods)

Durability:

all MHD

Lot identification:

all batches

Additional Information:

Further information can be found in the attached press release and the attached Q&A for consumers of Käserei Studer AG.

Click to access Pressemitteilung.pdf

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Catalonia – Alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from Spain

Posted on August 21, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

ACSA

Smoked salmon

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has learned, through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI) , of an alert notification sent by the health authorities of the Community of Madrid regarding the presence of Listeria monocytogene in salmon smoked.

The information included here is the result of the self-monitoring of the company itself, which has communicated the incident to the competent authorities, in compliance with the legislation and in order not to make unsafe food available to the population.

The data of the product involved are:

Product name: SMOKED SALMON HOST C/PE
Brand Name: JOALPESCA
Appearance of the product: packed in plates of 1-1.5 kilos
Batch number: E675C1528 3
Barcode: 2249134 011409
Expiration date: 08/14/2023
Unit Weight: 1 – 1.5kg
Temperature: refrigerated

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USA – Listeria Outbreak Linked to Ice Cream

Posted on August 21, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

CDC

Fast Facts

Illnesses: 2
Hospitalizations: 2
Deaths: 0
States: 2
Recall: Yes
Investigation status: Active

Various types of ice cream in small cups.

Recalled Food

“Soft Serve On The Go” Ice Cream Cups

Flavors include:
- Vanilla chocolate
- Caramel
- Parve vanilla chocolate
- Peanut butter lite
- Razzle
- Sorbet strawberry mango
Sold nationwide at many types of stores, including:
- Grocery stores
- Convenience stores
- Canteens
Distributed by Real Kosher Ice Cream to businesses and institutions, including:
- Long-term care facilities
- Nursing homes
- Schools
- Camps
Distributed internationally to:
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Mexico
- United Kingdom

On August 9, Real Kosher Ice Cream recalled all flavors of their “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups.

Listeria was found in a “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cup collected from a sick person’s freezer, and laboratory scientists are working to determine if it is the outbreak strain of Listeria.

What You Should Do

Do not eat “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups.
- Check your freezers. Listeria can survive at freezing temperatures.
- Throw them away or return them to where you bought them for a refund.
- If you have any questions, contact the company at 845-668-4346 or info@softserveonthego.com (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5 pm EST).
Call a healthcare provider right away if you have these symptoms after eating the ice cream:
- Pregnant people usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.
- People who are not pregnant usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.

What Businesses and Institutions Should Do

Businesses and institutions, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, school, and camps, should not sell or serve “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups.
- Many of your patients or clients could be at higher risk for Listeria illness (65 years or older, have a weakened immune system, or are pregnant).

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UK – St Pierre is recalling 6 Pains Au Chocolat because of the possible presence of mould

Posted on August 21, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov UK

St Pierre is recalling 6 Pains Au Chocolat because of the possible presence of mould.

Product details

St Pierre 6 Pains Au Chocolat
Pack size	6 pack
Best before	17 September 2023, 25 September 2023 and 01 October 2023

Risk statement

The possible presence of mould may make the product unsafe to eat.

Action taken by the company

St Pierre is recalling the above product and has issued point-of-sale notices to their customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: St Pierre is recalling its St Pierre 6 Pains Au Chocolat (175.26 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest store for a full refund. You do not need your receipt. If you would like any further information please contact: enquiries@stpierregroupe.com

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UK – Iceland Foods recalls Cathedral City Cheese & Ham Gratin because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 21, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov UK

Iceland is recalling Cathedral City Cheese & Ham Gratin because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.

Product details

Cathedral City Cheese & Ham Gratin
Pack size	400g
Best before	02 May 2024

Risk statement

The product listed above is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes which can cause illness if consumed.

Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

Iceland Foods is recalling the above product and has issued point-of-sale notices to their customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notices.

Customer notice: Iceland Cathedral City ham and cheese gratin (315.41 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund (with or without a receipt). For more information contact Iceland customer care on 0800 328 0800.