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Finland – Microbiological defect in oatmeal – Bacillus cereus

Posted on March 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Ruokavirasto

Oatly Oatmeal 1 liter pack.

The Swedish Oatly AB has announced the withdrawal of its oat drink. The company is withdrawing from Oatly Oatmeal 1 liter lot with a best before date of 12/01/2022 and a batch code of 1335T4 . Growth of Bacillus Cereus has been observed in this lot. The product may cause abdominal pain.

Oatly’s oat drink has been on sale since the end of January in the K- and S-Group and Halpahalli stores. There has also been distribution through Wihuri Oy, of which at least Oda Finland Oy has delivered the product for distribution to e-commerce customers.

Oatly AB advises consumers not to use the product in this batch and to contact the company by email at info.fi@oatly.com

Mika Varjonen, Senior Inspector at the Finnish Food Administration, tel. +358 50 38 68 416, firstname.lastname@r uokavirasto.fi .

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Iceland- Listeria monocytogenes is found in chicken strips

Posted on March 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

MAST

Matvælastofnun has received information about the recall of Ali chicken strips that Matfugl ehf. produces. The recall is due to the diagnosis of Listeria monocytogenes. The company has recalled the product from stores and sent out a press release.

Only the following batches are being recalled:

  • Product Name: Ali Salt and Pepper Chicken Strips
  • Manufacturer: Matfugl ehf
  • Net weight: 300 gr
  • Lot numbers: 1737432101 and 1737432111
  • Expiry date: 04.04.2022 and 06.04.2022
  • Storage conditions: Refrigerated product
  • Barcode: 5690350285346
  • Distribution: Stores all over the country

Consumers should not consume the product but discard or return it to the nearest store. Further information is provided by Matfugl ehf. by phone 412-1400 or sal@matfugl.is 

Related material:

Press release from Matfugl efh.

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Australia – Tasmania’s Westhaven Haloumi 180g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Westhaven Dairy T/A Tasmania’s Westhaven is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at IGAs and independent grocery stores in TAS. ​

Date markings

Best Before: 04/SEP/2022

Problem

The recall is due to microbial contamination (listeria monocytogenes).

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with (listeria monocytogenes) may cause illness. Listeria monocytogenes may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.​

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Consumers should not eat this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
​
For further information pl​ease contact:

​Tasmania’s Westhaven

03 6331 9999

http://www.tasmaniawesthaven.com.au

​

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Australia – Southern Sky Cheese Company Tasmanian Halloumi 180g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Southern Sky Cheese Company Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Southern Sky Cheese Company Tasmanian Halloumi 180g. The product has been available for sale at the Harvest Launceston Community Farmers Market in TAS.

Date markings

Best Before 02/July/2022

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with (Listeria monocytogenes) may cause illness if consumed. Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.

What to do​

Consumers should not eat this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Southern Sky Cheese Company Pty Ltd

0418 138 586

http://www.southernskycheese.com.au

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France – BERTIZ / KAMIKU – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name BERTIZ/ KAMIKU
  • Model names or references BERTIZ / KAMIKU CHEESE
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    8437011856616 210922077 Date of minimum durability 11/12/2022
  • Packaging CARDS
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/10/2022 to 03/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark ES 15.06292/ NA CE
  • Further information TOMME OF SHEEP BERTIZ/KAMIKU
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Ile-de-France
  • Distributors distance selling by LA CAVE DES PETITS PLAISIRS and sale in Parisian grocers/cheese shops

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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USA – Even more Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria

Posted on March 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

Jan Fruits Inc. of VERNON, CA is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Taiwan) 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.

The recalled Enoki Mushroom product was distributed in CA to produce distributors or wholesalers for further distribution to retail stores.

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France – 4 spring rolls of prawns, hake, crab – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Auchan
  • Model names or references4 spring rolls of prawns, hake, crab
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3596710303656 H22.066 Use-by date 04/04/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 11/03/2022 to 18/03/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 44 072 002 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN, SCHIEVER

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France- Pizza Fresh’Up – E.coli O26

Posted on March 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name Buitoni
  • Model names or references All references from the FRaich’ Up range purchased before the end of March
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3033210822992 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613033950124 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613034199867 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613034223524 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613034223852 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613034225795 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613034405302 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613034405333 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613034405463 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613034437952 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613034909091 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613035489509 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613035768154 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613035768185 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613035768215 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613036218184 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613036453813 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613036759960 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613036761888 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613036761918 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613037095944 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613038919379 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613038919829 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613287255679 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613287255822 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
    7613287520197 All lots Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
  • Packaging Cardboard box
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/06/2021 to 31/03/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the freezer
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Auchan – Casino – Carrefour – Cora – Francap – Franprix – Intermarché – Leclerc – Lidl – Match – Monoprix – System U

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of E-coli bacteria in the dough of a frozen pizza from the Fraîch’Up range
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Escherichia coli

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Argentina – Two botulism cases reported in Buenos Aires – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on March 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Outbreak News Today

Two women have been hospitalized for botulism, including one in serious condition, according to a La Voz report.

The patients ate matambre (Argentian flank steak) and Russian salad delivered from a  traditional restaurant in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Boedo.

“The salad is prepared with boiled potatoes and carrots and dried peas soaked in a can, with salt and mayonnaise added. Orders are shipped in disposable plastic containers with lids, and they include four slices of homemade matambre along with a portion of Russian salad”, according to the restaurant.

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Canada – Norovirus: Dozens affected in British Columbia, linked to raw oysters

Posted on March 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Outbreak News Today

french oysters

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is warning consumers to take steps to protect their health following an increase in cases of norovirus associated with consumption of raw B.C. oysters.

Since Monday, March 14, more than 50 people have been affected with acute gastrointestinal illness, such as stomach pain, diarrhea or vomiting, after eating raw oysters. Lab testing has confirmed the presence of norovirus in some of the cases and it is suspected in others.

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has issued a notice to restaurants and retailers in B.C. to advise them of the risk.

Based on an investigation by the BCCDC, local and federal agencies, and the shellfish industry, affected harvest areas are being closed and will reopen when contamination is cleared.

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