Category Archives: food contamination

France – FUET (Spanish dry sausage) or product whose trade name contains the word FUET – Salmonella

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Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Meats
Product brand name All marks
Names of models or references All references (weight, presentation, composition, seasoning …)
Product identification

Lot

All lots
Packaging conditioned / wrapped or not
Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark ES 10.01865 / GE CE
Geographical sales area Whole France
Distributors Unspecified

Lot
All lots

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall As a precautionary measure, fuets, made in Spain (health mark ES 10.01865 / GE CE) and consumed by patients who are likely to be contaminated by salmonella, are withdrawn from the market in France.
Risks incurred by the consumerSalmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)
Consumer behavior Stop consuming
Return the product to the point of sale
Sanitary recommendation Food poisoning caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, vomiting) of sudden onset often accompanied by fever and headaches which generally occur 6 to 72 hours after consumption of the contaminated products. These symptoms may be more pronounced in young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. In the absence of symptoms within 7 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. If the product must be cooked before consumption:
Compensation modalities Other (see additional information)
Additional public informationhttps://agriculture.gouv.fr/retrait-et-rappel-de-fuets-saucisses-seches-espagnoles-contamines-par-des-salmonelles-0

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Germany – Creamy Almond Ready to Eat Vegan Sauce

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LMV

Warning type:Food

Date of first publication:07/16/2021

Product name:

Creamy Almond Ready to eat vegan sauce

Product pictures:

Press release

Manufacturer (distributor):

Joy in a Jar Friedberger Landstrasse 138 60316 Frankfurt am Main

Reason for warning:

Detection of Clostridium botulinum

Packaging Unit:300 ml

Durability:

all best before

Additional Information:

Toxins in food that are produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria can cause severe poisoning (food botulism), which can be life-threatening. Already a few hours after consumption, paralysis can begin, which manifests itself as blurred vision, double vision, photophobia, swallowing disorders and dry mouth. The paralysis can progressively affect the respiratory and heart muscles. Possible early symptoms are headache, diarrhea and vomiting.

People who have consumed the affected food and develop symptoms within 36 hours of consumption should seek medical treatment immediately and suspect food botulism. Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Seeking preventive medical treatment without symptoms does not make sense.

The product was marketed through two retail outlets in Frankfurt am Main and one retail outlet in Berlin. All customers who had purchased the product online were informed individually by the company by email.

The already existing recall for the best before 01.09.2021 has been extended to all best before. Further information can be found in the attached press release.

Homepage of the manufacturer:

https://joyfuljars.eu/

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de

Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de

Press releases and information
title	Attachment or web link
Press release	Press release.pdf

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, July 17, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on July 14, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Fruiterie Milano Inc. is recalling La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
La Bella Contadina	Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese)	125 g	8 032891 701331	21/07/21 L21177

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 product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Product photos

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Public enquiries and media

Company information: Fruiterie Milano Inc.: Antonietta Matera, 514-273-8558 extension 225

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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France – Cheese – STEC E.coli

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name the habert
Names of models or references Planou / Gros Planou / Fagotin
Product identification

Lot

Lot 94

Lot 96
Packaging individual
Start date / End of marketing From 06/19/2021 to 07/05/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health markFR 73-107-006 CE
Geographical sales area Whole France
Distributors Jay le Sappey grocery store in Chartreuse / Fromagerie Arpin in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Spar in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Sica du granier Store in Entremont le vieux / Sica du granier Market in Saint Etienne de Crossey / Spar in Saint Pierre de Chartreuse

Lot
Lot 94
Lot 96

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall unfavorable self-control
Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
Consumer behavior Stop consuming
Destroy the product
Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, diarrhea which is sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
Contact number0620654562
Compensation modalities Refund

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France – Yogurt – STEC E.coli

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name the habert
Names of models or references the habert yogurt
Product identification

Lot Dated

lot 25.06 Use-by date 06/25/2021
Packaging yoghurt sold by 2
Start date / End of marketing From 06/03/2021 to 06/15/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark FR 73-107-006 CE
Geographical sales area Departments: ISERE (38), SAVOIE (73)
DistributorsJay le Sappey grocery store in Chartreuse / Fromagerie Arpin in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Spar in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Sica du granier Store in Entremont le vieux / Sica du granier Market in Saint Etienne de Crossey / Spar in Saint Pierre de Chartreuse

Lot	Dated
lot 25.06	Use-by date 06/25/2021

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall unfavorable self-control
Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
Consumer behavior Stop consuming
Destroy the product
Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli: Hy can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, diarrhea which is sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
Contact number0620654562
Compensation modalities Refund

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France – Brie from Normandy with raw milk stuffed with truffles – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name MONS
Names of models or references Les Truffiers – Brie from Normandy with raw milk
Product identification

Lot Dated

040621 Use-by date 06/25/2021

080621 Use-by date 06/29/2021

250521 Use-by date 06/15/2021
Start date / End of marketing From 05/31/2021 to 06/29/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark42,232,001
Geographical sales area Whole France
Distributors THE COMPTOIR DES NEW FROMAGERS EURL MONS HALLES DIDEROT EURL MONS CHARLIEU FROMAGERIE DE LA CROIX ROUSSE FROMAGERIE DU CANNET FROMAGERIE MONS – HALLES DE LYON FROMAGERIE MONS -8- FRERES LUMIERE

Lot	Dated
040621	Use-by date 06/25/2021
080621	Use-by date 06/29/2021
250521	Use-by date 06/15/2021

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Listeria monocytogenes <10 CFU / g
Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
Consumer behavior Stop consuming
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 fetal 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.
Compensation modalities Refund
End date of the recall procedure Friday 23 July 2021

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France – CHORIZO SARTA PIQUANT -Salmonella

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Meats
Product brand name CAMPO TIERRA
Names of models or references CAMPO TIERRA SPICY SARTA CHORIZO 280g
Product identification

Lot Dated

1021 Use-by date 09/26/2021
Packaging280g
Start date / End of marketing From 04/15/2021 to 05/12/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark ES 10.01760 / ZA
Geographical sales area Whole France
Distributors Sale in some stores (Cora, Leclerc, Intermarché, Super U, Casino): cf. 14 points of sale in the attached list.
List of points of saleTraceability.pdf

Lot	Dated
1021	Use-by date 09/26/2021

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall presence of salmonella.
Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)
Consumer behavior Stop consuming
Destroy the product
Sanitary recommendation Food poisoning caused by salmonella results in sudden onset gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, vomiting) often accompanied by fever and headaches which generally occur 6 to 72 hours after consumption of the contaminated products. These symptoms may be more pronounced in young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. In the absence of symptoms within 7 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. If the product must be cooked before consumption:
Compensation modalities Other (see additional information)
Additional public information Contact the reception of the purchasing store.

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USA – Organic Brown Rice Flour has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Product Details

Product Description: Firebird Artisan Mills Gluten Free Organic Brown Rice Flour, Net Wt: 50 lb / 22.7 kg. 500 North St W., Harvey, ND 58341

Reason for Recall: Organic Brown Rice Flour has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Product Quantity: 31,300 lbs. (626 – 50 lb. bags)

Recall Number: F-0767-2021

Code Information: Lot #: F21-00198 Best By: 04-19-2022

Classification: Class II

Event Details

Event ID: 88093

Voluntary / Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type: Food

Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public: Telephone

Status: Ongoing

Distribution Pattern: CA, IA, IL, NY

Recalling Firm:

FO-ND, LLC. (dba Firebird Artisan Mills)
500 North St W
Harvey, ND 58341-1012
United States

Recall Initiation Date: 6/8/2021

Center Classification Date: 7/7/2021

Date Terminated:

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USA – FDA Enforcement Report – Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.

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Product Details

Product Description:

Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Lactobacillus Casei Shirota.

Reason for Recall:

Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.

Product Quantity: 16,073 cases

Recall Number: F-0771-2021

Code Information: Lot code 0601ST03; Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021

Classification: Class II

Event Details

Event ID: 88204

Voluntary / Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type: Food

Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public: Letter

Status: Ongoing

Distribution Pattern: CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, WA

Recalling Firm:

Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
17235 Newhope St Bldg B
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4274
United States

Recall Initiation Date: 6/26/2021

Center Classification Date: 7/8/2021

Date Terminated:

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USA – Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Typhimurium: BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad (July 2021) – Salmonella

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FDA

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to the consumption of BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad produced in the firm’s Rochelle, IL facility.

The FDA is working with BrightFarms to determine if there are additional products that could have been affected. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Recommendation

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad produced in Rochelle, IL. Sunny Crunch salads are packaged in a plastic clamshell container labeled as “fresh from Rochelle, IL.” According to the firm, these products were distributed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana.

Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and distributors should check their refrigerators and throw away any of the products identified above.

If you purchased or used these products, you should use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces that may have come in contact with the product, to reduce the risk of cross contamination.

FDA recommends that anyone who has symptoms of salmonellosis contact their healthcare provider.

Investigation Background

Although it is early in the investigation, epidemiological and traceback evidence from sick people indicate that this outbreak is linked to BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad produced in Rochelle, IL. Interview data and shopper card records show that five people ate or bought BrightFarms brand Sunny Crunch salad before they got sick. FDA conducted a traceback investigation and identified the farm in Rochelle, IL, as the likely source of the BrightFarms brand Sunny Crunch salad bought by people who became ill.

Product Images

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Typhimurium in BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad - Product Image (July 15, 2021)

Case Count Map Provided by CDC

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Typhimurium in BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad Case Count Map

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 8
Hospitalizations: 0
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: June 15, 2021
States with Cases: IL (5), WI (3)
Product Distribution*: IL, WI, IA, IN
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states

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Category Archives: food contamination

France – FUET (Spanish dry sausage) or product whose trade name contains the word FUET – Salmonella

Identifying information for the recalled product

Practical information regarding the recall

Germany – Creamy Almond Ready to Eat Vegan Sauce

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Recall details

Recalled product

What you should do

Background

Illnesses

Related recalls

Product photos

Public enquiries and media

France – Cheese – STEC E.coli

Identifying information for the recalled product

Practical information regarding the recall

France – Yogurt – STEC E.coli

Identifying information for the recalled product

Practical information regarding the recall

France – Brie from Normandy with raw milk stuffed with truffles – Listeria monocytogenes

Identifying information for the recalled product

Practical information regarding the recall

France – CHORIZO SARTA PIQUANT -Salmonella

Identifying information for the recalled product

Practical information regarding the recall

USA – Organic Brown Rice Flour has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

USA – FDA Enforcement Report – Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.