Category Archives: food contamination

USA – Luigi Guffanti Taleggio Cheese Recalled For Possible Staphylococcus aureus

Food Poisoning Bulletin

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One type of Luigi Guffanti Taleggio cheese is being recalled for possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination. The recalled product is Luigi Guffanti Cheese Taleggio Dop a Latte Crudo Incarto Verde. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling company is Taste for Luxury.

USA – FDA begins testing cake mixes in search of specific product in E. coli outbreak

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They have not yet named any specific brands or flavors of cake mix related to an outbreak of E. coli infections, but federal officials have begun product testing in relation to the illnesses.

Sixteen people across 12 states have been confirmed as being infected, with seven requiring hospitalization, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Illnesses began Feb. 26 with the most recent one beginning June 21. 

More patients will likely be identified, according to federal officials because of the long shelf life of cake mixes and the time lag between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is confirmed and reported to the CDC.

The Food and Drug Administration has been working with the CDC on the outbreak investigation and reported on Aug. 4 that the agency has begun product testing. The FDA has also initiated traceback efforts and onsite inspections. However no producer or specific products have been named by the FDA or CDC.

Italy – VACUUM HEAD CUP – Listeria monocytogenes

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Brand : ARICCIA FOOD SRL

Name : VACUUM HEAD CUP

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 5 August 2021

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France – GOLDEN SUPERIOR COOKED ROASTER FLOWER OF SALT – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Names of models or references GOLDEN SUPERIOR COOKED ROASTER FLOWER OF SALT
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3700133909894 998566 Use-by date between 08/27/2021 and 08/29/2021
  • Products List1.Poster_LISTERIA_lot_998566.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging variable 1.5kg piece
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 35.022.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors See list
  • List of points of saleTraceability_lot_998566.pdf

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)
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the point of sale
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation People who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who have fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and muscle aches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or foetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should pay special attention to these symptoms. Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.
  • Contact number0660366396
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Friday, August 27, 2021

Australia – Jordan River Dates 1kg & 5kg – Hepatitis A

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Product information

Picky Eaters Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Jordan River dates 1kg and 5kg. The product has been available for sale online and at IGA and Independent supermarkets in NSW.

Date markings

Expiry date: June 2022

Batch: JRD 1/2021

Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial (Hepatitis A) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Hepatitis A may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Jordan

What to do​

​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:

Picky Eaters Pty Ltd

0424 727 100

Picky.Eaters@yahoo.com

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France – Smoked haddock fillets – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Fournier son
  • Names of models or references HADDOCK 200 GR MSC SKIN
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3324030012282 2120730 Use-by date 08/16/2021
  • Packaging200 GR
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/28/2021 to 08/05/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 62 193 100 EC
  • Further information TRAY OF SMOKED HADDOCK FILLETS
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Scapmaree Leclerc, Carrefour, Cora, Super U

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Detection of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
  • Additional description of the risk People who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who present fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and muscle aches, are invited to consult their
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Stop using the product
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation People who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who have fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and muscle aches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or foetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should pay special attention to these symptoms. Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.
  • Contact number0684810574
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Thursday, August 19, 2021

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Almonds – Nut Mix

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts from Egypt in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxinas- almendras EE.UU/ Aflatoxins- almonds-USA in Spain

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Aflatoxins in Egyptian peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in nut mix from Lebanon in Finland

RASFF Alert- Norovirus – Frozen Raw Edible Heart Pulp from Cerastoderma

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Presence of Norovirus DNA in frozen raw edible heart pulp 100% edible cerastoderma from France in Italy

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Black Pepper – Sesame Seeds

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Salmonella Bardo in chilled chicken legs from Poland in the Czech Republic

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Salmonella in Brazil black pepper from Brazil in the Netherlands

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Salmonella Infantis in chicken neck skin from Poland in the Netherlands

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Salmonella in chilled and frozen chicken meat from Poland in Denmark, France, UK, Germany, Netherlands , Poland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

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Salmonella Poona in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

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Salmonella spp. in sesame products from Syria in Germany

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs

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Ochratoxine A in diced dried figs from Turkey in France, Netherlands and Belgium