Category Archives: food contamination

Canada – Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese recalled due to generic E. coli

CFIA

Summary

Product
Paneer Fresh Cheese
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – E. Coli – non-pathogenic
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

Audience
Retail

Affected products

Issue

Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese recalled due to generic E. coli.

The recalled products have been sold in Alberta and Ontario.

Singapore – SFA recalls My Mum’s Cookies Premium Mao Shan Wang Snowskin Mooncake (Vegan) due to presence of E.Coli

SFA

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected Escherichia coli (E. Coli),at levels exceeding the microbial limits for Ready-To-Eat (RTE) food stated in the Singapore Food Regulations, in My Mum’s Cookies Premium Mao Shan Wang Snowskin Mooncake (Vegan).
2 As a precautionary measure, SFA has directed the importer, Easy Mix Pte. Ltd, to recall the implicated product. The recall is ongoing.
3 Under the Singapore Food Regulations, a person must not import, sell, manufacture or produce for sale, any article of RTE food that does not comply with any relevant microbiological standard specified in the Eleventh Schedule.
4 E. coli is a bacteria that is normally found in the intestines of people and animals. While most species of E. coli are harmless, some types can cause diarrhoea, stomach pain, cramps and fever. Vulnerable individuals with weakened immune systems may experience more severe symptoms. Foodborne pathogens like E. coli can be introduced during the production process when cross-contamination occurs, particularly when good hand hygiene is not practised.
5Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it. Those that have consumed the implicated product and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers can contact their point of purchase for enquiries.
6More information on the safety of mooncakes can be found here: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-information/risk-at-a-glance/safety-of-mooncakes

France – Preparation of minced beef seasoned 5% fat – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Portioned and bulk
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    Manufactured on 08/23/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/23/2022 to 08/23/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale HENRI BOUCHER HAUBOURDIN, 9000 RUE FIDELE L’HERMITTE, 59320 HAUBOURDIN
  • Distributors HENRI BOUCHER HAUBOURDIN, 9000 RUE FIDELE L’HERMITTE, 59320 HAUBOURDIN

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Non-compliant microbiological self-check result
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

France – Espelette pepper pâté – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Espelette pepper paste
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    2311352034741 22202P1TP Use-by date 01/10/2022
  • Marketing start/end date Since 08/16/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark40,122,001
  • Further information Product sold at the traditional stand
  • Geographic area of ​​sale A Franprix store Blanc Mesnil 93150
  • Distributors FRANPRIX

Practical information regarding the recall

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

USA – Keswick Creamery at Carrock Farm, LLC Recalls Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Keswick Creamery

Keswick Creamery of Newburg, Pa is recalling Calverley Cheese, Vulkwin’s Folly Cheese, Vermeer Cheese, Havarti Cheese, Wallaby Cheese, Cider Washed Tomme Cheese, Feta Cheese, Whole Milk Ricotta, Bovre Cheese (plain, oregano and garlic, herbes de provence, cranberry and honey) and Quark Cheese (plain, dill and onion), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

All Cheeses were distributed at Dupont Circle Freshfarm Market in Washington, D.C.; Takoma Park Farmers Market in Takoma Park, Maryland; Smith Meadows Farm Store in Berryville, Virginia; Oylers Organic Farms and Market in Biglerville, Pennsylvania; and Talking Breads Farm Store in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

The cheeses will be labeled from Keswick Creamery, with the cheese name on the label.

  • Calverley Cheese in 4 oz to 12 oz packages, price and weight labeled in red, black, or purple ink
  • Vulkwin’s Folly Cheese in 4 oz to 12 oz packages, price and weight labeled in red, black, or purple ink
  • Havarti Cheese in 4 oz to 12 oz packages, price and weight labeled in red, black, or purple ink
  • Vermeer Cheese in 4 oz to 12 oz packages, price and weight labeled in red, black, or purple ink
  • Wallaby Cheese in 4 oz to 12 oz packages, price and weight labeled in red, black, or purple ink
  • Cider Washed Tomme Cheese in 4 oz to 12 oz packages, price and weight labeled in red, black, or purple ink
  • Feta cheese in 4 oz to 12 oz packages, price and weight labeled in red, black, or purple ink
  • Whole Milk Ricotta, 8 oz and 16 oz clear deli container, expiration dates 7/18/22, 7/25/22, 8/1/22, 8/8/22, 8/18/22
  • Bovre Cheese (plain, oregano and garlic, herbes de Provence, cranberry and honey), 8oz clear deli container, expiration dates 7/25/22, 8/1/22, 8/8/22, 8/22/22
  • Quark Cheese (plain and dill and onion), 8 oz and 16 oz clear deli container, expiration dates 7/7/22, 8/4/22, 8/25/22

No illnesses have been reported to date.

France – GROUND MADRAS CURRY 100g – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name TRS
  • Model names or references4519 GROUND MADRAS CURRY 100G TRS
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    PRON NO: 5030/5 Date of minimum durability 30/06/2023
  • Packaging20*100G
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/20/2022 to 08/25/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale SAINT BRIEUC
  • Distributors ARAVIE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Due to the presence of a rate higher than the norm in salmonella.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other risk

France – HANDMADE COW MOULIS – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name PRE-PACKAGED
  • Model names or references portions pre-packaged by the self-service store in the traditional department
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    0209080000000 packaging date: 08/17/2022 Use-by date 08/27/2022
  • Packaging traditional self-service department
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/17/2022 to 08/26/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information The product was marketed from 08/17 to 08/25/2022.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Leclerc Lescure store
  • Distributors Leclerc Lescure

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria monocytogenes (<10 CFU/G°
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

Sweden – Axfood recalls chicken products after proven Salmonella contamination

Livsmedelsverket

Axfood is recalling three products of fresh chicken from Eldorado and one product of fresh chicken from Top Choice Poultry after it was found that the products contain salmonella.

The recall applies to the following four chicken products, all with a use-by date of 2022-09-05:

  • Eldorado chicken breast fillet, 400 grams
  • Eldorado chicken wings, 600 grams
  • Eldorado chicken legs, 550 grams
  • Top Choice Poultry skinless chicken breast fillet, 2.5 kilos

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Canada – Lamb’s Supreme brand Shredded IQF Hash Browns recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA

Summary

Product
Shredded IQF Hash Browns
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions

Issue

Lamb’s Supreme brand Shredded IQF Hash Browns recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia.

Canada – 4 In. Split Top Brioche Style Buns recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria and Cronobacter sakazakii

CFIA

Summary

Product
4 In. Split Top Brioche Style Bun
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Clostridium botulinum
Food – Microbial Contamination – Other
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions

Affected products

Issue

No brand 4 In. Split Top Brioche Style Buns recalled due to potential presence of Clostridium botulinum and Cronobacter sakazakii.

The recalled product has been sold in Ontario.