Category Archives: food contamination

France – Superior cooked half ham with breaded rind – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name CLERMONT
  • Model names or references Superior cooked half ham with breaded rind
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3363710000850 2660124855 Use-by date 10/17/2022
  • Packaging In tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 24/09/2022 to 17/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 35.152.002 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors U ensign, scanormande
  • List of points of saleTraceability_swallow.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

Research – Whole-Genome Sequence Comparisons of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated from Meat and Fish Reveal High Inter- and Intra-Sample Diversity

MDPI

Interpretation of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data for foodborne outbreak investigations is complex, as the genetic diversity within processing plants and transmission events need to be considered. In this study, we analyzed 92 food-associated Listeria monocytogenes isolates by WGS-based methods. We aimed to examine the genetic diversity within meat and fish production chains and to assess the applicability of suggested thresholds for clustering of potentially related isolates. Therefore, meat-associated isolates originating from the same samples or processing plants as well as fish-associated isolates were analyzed as distinct sets. In silico serogrouping, multilocus sequence typing (MLST), core genome MLST (cgMLST), and pangenome analysis were combined with screenings for prophages and genetic traits. Isolates of the same subtypes (cgMLST types (CTs) or MLST sequence types (STs)) were additionally compared by SNP calling. This revealed the occurrence of more than one CT within all three investigated plants and within two samples. Analysis of the fish set resulted in predominant assignment of isolates from pangasius catfish and salmon to ST2 and ST121, respectively, potentially indicating persistence within the respective production chains. The approach not only allowed the detection of distinct subtypes but also the determination of differences between closely related isolates, which need to be considered when interpreting WGS data for surveillance.

Research – Quantitative risk assessment model to investigate the public health impact of varying Listeria monocytogenes allowable levels in different food commodities: A retrospective analysis

Science Direct

Abstract

Invasive listeriosis is a potentially fatal foodborne disease that according to this study may affect up to 32.9 % of the US population considered as increased risk and including people with underlying conditions and co-morbidities. Listeria monocytogenes has been scrutinized in research and surveillance programs worldwide in Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food commodities (RTE salads, deli meats, soft/semi-soft cheese, seafood) and frozen vegetables in the last 30 years with an estimated overall prevalence of 1.4–9.9 % worldwide (WD) and 0.5–3.8 % in the United States (US). Current L. monocytogenes control efforts have led to a prevalence reduction in the last 5 years of 4.9–62.9 % (WD) and 12.4–92.7 % (US). A quantitative risk assessment model was developed, estimating the probability of infection in the US susceptible population to be 10–10,000× higher than general population and the total number of estimated cases in the US was 1044 and 2089 cases by using the FAO/WHO and Pouillot dose-response models. Most cases were attributed to deli meats (>90 % of cases) followed by RTE salads (3.9–4.5 %), soft and semi-soft cheese and RTE seafood (0.5–1.0 %) and frozen vegetables (0.2–0.3 %). Cases attributed to the increased risk population corresponded to 96.6–98.0 % of the total cases with the highly susceptible population responsible for 46.9–80.1 % of the cases. Removing product lots with a concentration higher than 1 CFU/g reduced the prevalence of contamination by 15.7–88.3 % and number of cases by 55.9–100 %. Introducing lot-by-lot testing and defining allowable quantitative regulatory limits for low-risk RTE commodities may reduce the public health impact of L. monocytogenes and improve the availability of enumeration data.

Ireland – Recall of Specific Batches of Glenhaven Deli Style Premium Breaded Chicken Goujons

FSAI

Glenhaven Chicken Goujons

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2022.64
Product: Glenhaven Deli Style Premium Breaded Chicken Goujons (frozen); pack size: 1Kg
Batch Code: 22273B, best before end: Dec 2023;

22276B, best before end: Jan 20224

Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batches of Glenhaven Deli Style Premium Breaded Chicken Goujons are being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point of sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat implicated batches.

Italy – CASARRIGONI – TALEGGIO DOP WITH RAW MILK- STEC E.coli O26

Salute

Brand : CASARRIGONI

Name : RAW MILK TALEGGIO DOP

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 October 2022

Documentation

Documentation

France – Ham pancakes; Pancakes Ham and Mushrooms – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name PPNP (Prepared By Our Pros)
  • Model names or references Ham pancakes; Pancakes Ham and Mushrooms
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    packaging date between 21/10 and 26/10/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 21/10/2022 to 26/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Products sold in the LS department with a packing date between 21/10 and 26/10/2022 Or offered in the traditional department between 21/10 and 26/10/2022
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Grand-Est, Hauts-de-France
  • Distributors MATCH Supermarkets
  • List of points of saleLists_of_products.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a raw material
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – Pizza: Hawaiian / Ham Pizza / Ham Pizza – Mushrooms – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name PPNP (Prepared By Our Pros)
  • Model names or references Pizza: Hawaiian / Ham Pizza / Ham Pizza – Mushrooms
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    packaging date between 21/10 and 26/10/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 21/10/2022 to 26/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Products sold in the LS department with a packaging date between 21/10 and 26/10/2022
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Grand-Est, , Hauts-de-France
  • Distributors MATCH Supermarkets
  • List of points of saleLists_of_products.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a raw material
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – Old Fashioned Ham – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name ty producers
  • Model names or reference sold-fashioned ham sold sliced ​​in stores and on the market
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    22279
  • Packaging bulk in stores and on vacuum-packed markets at Agora Services
  • Marketing start/end date From 10/10/2022 to 10/20/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark56-094-015
  • Further information only sold sliced
  • Geographic area of ​​sale morbihan
  • Distributors Leclerc Riantec / Agora Services /

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of Listeria monocytogenes <10/g on 4 of the 5 samples
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – Lactofermented soy and almond specialty – La Buchette – Bacillus cereus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Nuts and seeds
  • Product brand name The soybean
  • Model names or references La Buchette – Lactofermented soy and almond specialty Lot N° 262720 Best before 28/12/22
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3576569100231 Lot number 262720 Use-by date 28/12/2022
  • Packaging Plastic tray 135g
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/10/2022 to 26/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information La Buchette 135g Batch No. 262720 Best before 28/12/22
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Biocoop Organic counters Healthy living

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Bacillus cereus
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other risk
  • Additional description of the risk Food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus results in diarrhea often accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea and sometimes accompanied by fever.

France – The Veggie log – lactofermented specialty with soy and almonds – Bacillus cereus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Nuts and seeds
  • Product brand name Sojabio
  • Model names or references La buchette – Lactofermented soy and almond specialty Lot N° 262720 Best before 28/12/22
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3576569100248 Lot number 262720 Use-by date 28/12/2022
  • PackagingPlastic tray 135g
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/10/2022 to 26/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further informationLa Buchette 135g Batch No. 262720 Best before 28/12/22
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Savoyard counter crossroads

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Bacillus cereus