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France – Withdrawal – preventive recall of batches of Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up frozen pizzas due to possible contamination by the bacterium Escherichia coli O26

Posted on March 21, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

As part of the investigations carried out by the authorities on the cases of serious haemolytic and uraemic syndromes reported since January 1, 2022 on national territory, the analyzes (epidemiological, microbiological and traceability) carried out suggest, at this stage, a possible link with the consumption of frozen pizzas from the Fraîch’Up range of the Buitoni brand.

Investigations are continuing to determine the origin of the contamination, including for other products, as well as epidemiological investigations in order to establish potential links with all the cases detected on the territory since the beginning of January 2022.

Consequently, as a precautionary measure, and pending additional analyses, the company is proceeding today with the withdrawal-recall of all the pizzas in the Fraîch’Up range, of the Buitoni brand, marketed on this day.

Press release

Serious cases of hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) in children withdrawal – preventive recall of batches of Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up frozen pizzas – PDF, 212 Ko

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Canada – Certain Stellar Bay Shellfish brand Oysters recalled due to Norovirus

Posted on March 21, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product

Certain oysters

Issue

Food – Microbial Contamination – Norovirus

What to do

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

Stellar Bay Shellfish	Oyster, Kusshi	Variable (clerk-served)	None	Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-07-22 Process Date: 03-07-22 Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-10-22 Process Date: 03-10-22 Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-14-22 Process Date: 03-14-22
Stellar Bay Shellfish	Oyster, Kusshi Large	Variable (clerk-served)	None	Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-07-22 Process Date: 03-07-22 Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-08-22 Process Date: 03-08-22 Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-14-22 Process Date: 03-14-22
Stellar Bay Shellfish	Stellar Bay Gold	Variable (clerk-served)	None	Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-07-22 Process Date: 03-07-22

Issue

Stellar Bay Shellfish is recalling certain oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination.

The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment
Do not consume the recalled products
Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase
Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.