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Czech Republic – Chilled chicken breast steak – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Vrbátky ( Vrbátky, 79813 Vrbátky )
ID: 28624297
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Salmonella Enteritidis

The pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Enteritidis was detected in the product . This bacteria can cause a disease called salmonellosis.

Batch: 1476/23/ZLC/1
Expiration date: 24/04/2023
Manufacturer: ZAKLAD PRZETWÓRSTWA DROBIU MARICA Sp. z o. o. Sp. k., 43-318 BIELSKO-BIALA, UL. STRACONKI 68, Poland, PL 24034301 WE
Country of origin:  Poland
Date of sample collection: 20/04/2023
Reference number: 23-000019-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

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Czech Republic – Deep-frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Kostelec nad Černými lesy ( U Cihelny 1074, 28163 Kostelec nad Černými lesy )
ID: 26131285
Food group: Meat and meat products / Packaged meat

Deep-frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Category: Dangerous foods
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Salmonella Minnesota

The pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Minnesota was detected in the product . This bacteria can cause a disease called salmonellosis.

Batch: 8423010521
Best before date: 4/1/2025
Packaging: Plastic foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 2 kg
Manufacturer: COOPERATIVA CENTRAL AURORA ALIMENTOS BRASIL BR 664
Importer: EU Food-Bridge Ltd. Ireland
Distributor: Animalco as
Country of origin:  Brazil
Date of sample collection: 20/04/2023
Reference number: 23-000018-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

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USA – Cheese curds sold in Iowa recalled because of elevated Coliform count and E. coli

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Moore Family Farms Creamery of Maquoketa, IA, is recalling various cheese curds because they may contain an elevated coliform count and generic E. coli.

According to the details posted by the FDA, the recall was initiated on July 28, 2023 is ongoing.

Though products are past their expiration dates, there is always concern consumers have already consumed the product and become ill or they could have product in their freezers.

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Hong Kong – Not to consume a kind of goat cheese imported from France suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

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Issue Date 29.8.2023
Source of Information The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission
Food Product Goat cheese
Product Name and Description Product name: PALET DU BERRY

Brand: XAVIER

Place of origin: France

Pack size: 150 grams

Lot number: 3288624, 3319239, 3319293

Best-before date: August 10, 2023; August 25, 2023 and August 31, 2023

Importer: GOURMET EN PROVENCE LIMITED
Reason For Issuing Alert The CFS received a notification from the RASFF of the European Commission that the above-mentioned batches of product might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and are being recalled.

Listeria monocytogenes can be easily destroyed by cooking but can survive and multiply at refrigerator temperature. Most healthy individuals do not develop symptoms or only have mild symptoms like fever, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea when infected. However, severe complications such as septicaemia, meningitis or even death may occur in newborns, the elderly and those with a weaker immune system. Although infected pregnant women may just experience mild symptoms generally, the infection of Listeria monocytogenes may cause miscarriage, infant death, preterm birth, or severe infection in newborns.

In order to reduce the risk of listeriosis, susceptible populations such as pregnant women should consume freshly prepared hot food where possible, reheat chilled food until it is hot all the way through, and avoid high-risk foods, including ready-to-eat food such as cold cuts, cold smoked seafood, soft cheeses, salads, etc, or cook them thoroughly before consumption, even if they are presented as part of a dish.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the concerned local importer for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batches of the product concerned. The importer concerned has stopped sales, has removed the affected product from shelves and has initiated a recall according to the CFS’s instructions.
Advice to the Trade The trade should stop using or selling the affected batch of products immediately if they possess it.
Advice to Consumers Not to consume the affected products if they have bought any.
Further Information The CFS press release

Members of the public may call the hotline of the importer at 3113 1314 during office hours for enquiries about the recall of the product concerned.

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Czech Republic – Hot dog sausages, a heat-treated meat product – Visible Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Chrudim ( Slovak National Uprising 1081, 53705 Chrudim )
ID: 25110161
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated perishable products

Hot dog sausages, a heat-treated meat product
Category: Dangerous foods
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The surface of the product was slimy and sticky. The food smelled rotten. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date set by the manufacturer on the original packaging.

Expiration date: 14/08/2023
Packaging: welded foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 1.52 kg
Manufacturer: Uzeniny Příbram, as, Antala Staška 1670/80, Prague
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 1/8/2023
Reference number: 23-000563-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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USA – Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2023 – Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, a Poth, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 1,835 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The fresh ground beef products were produced on August 22, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 1-lb., 5-lb., and 10-lb. vacuum-sealed plastic bags containing “Peeler Farms WAGYU BEEF GROUND BEEF” with lot code 17836 represented on the label.
  • 5-lb. vacuum-sealed plastic bags containing “R-C RANCH TEXAS CRAFT MEATS WAGYU RC13610 STEAKHOUSE BLEND – GROUND BEEF 5 lb” with lot code 17816 represented on the label.
  • 8-oz. vacuum-sealed plastic bags containing “R-C RANCH TEXAS CRAFT MEATS WAGYU RC13603 – GROUND BEEF PATTIES 8 oz” with lot code 17816 represented on the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 51283” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurant locations in the greater San Antonio, Texas, area.

The issue was reported to FSIS after the ground beef product was submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis and the sample tested presumptive positive for E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2-8 days (3-4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in restaurant refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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France – Range of thighs with Provençal-style chicken back portion – Listeria monocytogenes

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name cross road sensation
  • Model names or references CHICKEN LEGS WITH BACK PORTION A LA PROVENCALE X2 500g CHICKEN LEGS WITH BACK PORTION A LA PROVENCALE X4 1kg
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3560071256012 0093026060 Use-by date 08/14/2023
    3560070569090 0093026060 Use-by date 08/17/2023
    3560070569090 0093026060 Use-by date 08/18/2023
  • Packaging Tray under atmosphere
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/08/2023 to 29/08/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 71 056 001 CE
  • Further information Supplier SNV Manufacturer LDC Louhans (71)
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Crossroads

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France – Various Cheeses – STEC E.coli 026/O103

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France – Medium Cockles – E.coli

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name–
  • Model names or references Medium cockles sold in the fish counter
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    Products sold in the TRAD section between 23/08/23 and 26/08/23
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/23/2023 to 08/26/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, , , Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, , , Brittany, , , Grand-Est, , , Hauts-de-France, , , Nouvelle-Aquitaine, , , Occitanie, , , Pays-de- la-Loire, , , Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
  • Distributors Intermarché

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France -CAMEMBERT D’ISIGNY WITH MICROFILTERED COW’S MILK 250g – Listeria monocytogenes

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  • Product categorycFood
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name OUR REGIONS HAVE TALENT
  • Model names or references CAMEMBERT D’ISIGNY WITH MICROFILTERED COW’S MILK 250g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3564709177342 C1912 Date of minimum durability 05/09/2023
  • Packaging Wooden box -250 G
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/08/2023 to 29/08/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 14.342.001 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

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