Category Archives: food contamination

USA – Salmonella Citterio Salame Sticks Outbreak Grows to 30

Food Poisoning Bulletin

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The Salmonella Citterio Salame Sticks outbreak has grown to include 30 patients in 10 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is an increase of 10 patients since the last update on October 28, 2021. Six people are hospitalized because they are so ill. That is an increase of two more states in the case count. A recall was issued after the government discovered that the product was still being sold at one retail location, which was not named.

USA – Oregon Lox Company Recalls Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon Lox Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA


Company Announcement

November 11, 2021, Oregon Lox Company of Eugene, Oregon is issuing a voluntary recall of various brands of Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon Lox, specific lot number 22821, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria rnonocytogenes, 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 affected Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon product was distributed in Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington through dis tributors. Product was shipped frozen on common carriers.

The affected Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon is packaged in plastic vacuum sealed packages and sold in various brands, sizes, and weights (see attached labels) . The recalled products brands and lot number are indicated in the table below:

Batch Lot
(indicated on label back of product)
Product Description
(indicated on label)
22821 Aqua Nova Sliced Nova Lox 3oz package
22821 Aqua Nova Sliced Nova Lox 1lb pack
22821 Aqua Nova Premium Oregon Nova Lox (Sliced)
22821 North Coast Traditional Nova Lox
22821 North Coast Smoked Salmon Trim 3lb
22821 Aqua Nova Premium Oregon Nova Lox (UnSliced)
22821 Tony’s Smoked Salmon Lox 8oz pack

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to dispose or return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-233-1850, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 4PM PST.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Oregon Lox Company
 800-233-1850

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Luxembourg – RECALL: REBLOCHON DE SAVOIE AOP 450G FROM THE PATRIMOINE GOURMAND BRAND – Brucella spp.

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name Reblochon de Savoie AOP
Mark Gourmet heritage
Unity 450 g
Bar code 3,257,985,003,435
Date of Minimum Durability (DDM) 22/11/2021; 30/11/2021; 03/12/2021; 05/12/2021;

06/12/2021;

12/14/2021; 12/18/2021

Lots 311921; 311929; 311931; 311933; 311935; 312013; 312016

Danger  : Suspicion of microbiological danger due to the detection of a case of brucellosis in the herd of dairy cows. Transmission to humans cannot be excluded.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Cora

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Cora recall notification

France – Reblochon in raw milk Cheese tradition – Brucella spp.

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Disfres
  • Names of models or references Reblochon fruitier Cheese tradition
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3252540951107 21038420 21039074 21039796 21039886 21040273 21040630 21041079 21041860 21042769 Use-by date between 10/23/2021 and 11/30/2021
  • Packaging Sub film
  • Start date / End of marketing From 04/10/2021 to 03/11/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 84.007.011 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Disfres

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall likely to be contaminated with brucellosis
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Brucella spp (causative agent of brucellosis)

France – Reblochon from Savoie – Brucella melitensis

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Cooperative Fruitière du Val d’Arly
  • Names of models or references Reblochon de Savoie PDO 450g Petit Reblochon de Savoie PDO 240g
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    311920, 311921, 311922, 311923, 311924, 311925, 311926, 311927, 311928, 311929, 311930, 311931, 311932, 311933, 311934, 311935, 311936, 311937, 311920132012, 312019112012, 312019112012, 312015, 312016, 312017, 312018, 312019, 312020 Date of minimum durability between 13/11/2021 and 24/12/2021
  • Packaging wrapping in paper film
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/27/2021 to 11/10/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 73 114 001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors stores of the Coopérative Fruitière du Val D’Arly (Flumet, Faverges, Chamonix, Cluses, Megève), Intermarché, Carrefour, Super U, Metro, Casino

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Declaration of infection of a flock by Brucella melitensis
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Brucella spp (causative agent of brucellosis)

Italy – Taleggio PDO – Listeria monocytogenes

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Brand : Mauri SpA

Name : Taleggio PDO

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 12 November 2021

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South Australia – Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to eating raw oysters in South Australia

Outbreak News Today

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Vulnerable South Australians are reminded to avoid eating uncooked oysters after dozens of food-related illnesses linked to the consumption of raw oysters were reported in the past two months.

South Australia (SA Health’s) Acting Director of Food and Controlled Drugs Branch, Joanne Cammans, said 36 cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to eating raw oysters have been notified since September 2021, compared to no cases in 2020 and eight cases in 2019.

France – Fondant d’Arly, Tartiflette selection – Brucella melitensis

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Cooperative Fruitière du Val d’Arly
  • Names of models or references Fondant d’Arly 400g Petit Fondant d’Arly 200g Tartiflette selection 450g
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    311921, 311922, 311923, 311924, 311925, 311926, 311927, 311928, 311929, 311930, 311931, 311932, 311933, 311934, 311935, 311937, 311938, 311940, 312017, 312014, 3120182018, 312017, 3162018, 312017, 3162018, 312017, 3162018 Date of minimum durability between 05/11/2021 and 02/12/2021
  • Packaging packaging in wooden box in paper film
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/27/2021 to 11/10/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 73 114 001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors stores of the Coopérative Fruitière du Val D’Arly (Flumet, Faverges, Chamonix, Cluses, Megève), Intermarché, Carrefour, Super U, Metro, Monoprix

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Declaration of infection of a flock by Brucella melitensis
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Brucella spp (causative agent of brucellosis)

France – Yellowfin tuna loin – Histamine

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Sale in the traditional department from 10/26/21 to 10/31/21
  • Names of models or references Tuna loin
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    Q000296 Use-by date 10/31/2021
  • Packaging Product sold in the traditional department
  • Start date / End of marketing From 10/26/2021 to 10/31/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark DFAR / FPE / 98/51
  • Further information Product sold in the traditional department without packaging or labeling
  • Geographical sales area Wolfisheim
  • Distributors Super U Wolfisheim

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of histamine
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic drinks, cold meats)

Germany – Alburj – Halva with extra pistachios 400 g & 800 g – Salmonella

LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/12/2021
Product name:

Alburj – Halva with extra pistachios 400 g & 800 g

Manufacturer (distributor): Distributor: Kosebate GmbH
Reason for warning:

As the company announced, Salmonella was detected in a sample.

Packaging Unit: 400 g and 800 g
Durability: Best before 07/09/2022