Mitsubishi International Food Ingredients Inc. is recalling a yeast extract because of potential contamination.
The Food and Drug Administration reported today that the Dublin, OH, company has recalled 15-kilogram — 33-pound — bags of “Yeast Extract Ajirex” packed in boxes because of potential contamination with Salmonella.
There is concern that the product may be in the stream of commerce or in homes or businesses because of the long shelf life, which extends into August this year.
The company reports that the recalled yeast was distributed in Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Texas.
One customer, GFS, has reported using the yeast in products, but the FDA notice did not report what products.
The recalled yeast can be identified by the following label information: Batch/Lot: AR21B13401 Product Number: 6225796 205 01M Expiration Date: Aug 2, 2022.
A former butcher in England was fined this week after his business was linked to a Listeria outbreak. Officials said it was one of the biggest environmental health investigations the authorities have ever had.
Robert Bowring of Bowring Butchers was prohibited from managing any food business during sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court. While he is not allowed to manage food processes and production, he will be able to undertake tasks such as deliveries.
The Mansfield District Council launched an investigation in April 2019 after being told by Public Health England East Midlands, now the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), that whole genome sequencing had linked two cases of listeriosis to Bowring. The suspected source was Bowring Butchers and potted beef.
The court was told about the death of Kathleen Ferguson who was admitted to hospital after becoming ill. Listeria was found in a blood sample, confirming listeriosis, although cause of death was recorded as heart disease. Analysis revealed that the bacteria in Ferguson’s blood was from the same source as those in samples taken in Bowring’s premises, where she was a regular customer. Two care homes had also been supplied with meat by Bowring.
Sentencing Judge Nigel Godsmark said although Ferguson died with, rather than of, listeriosis, the consequences could have been serious, particularly for vulnerable and elderly people in care homes.
More than a dozen people recently fell ill in Sweden with Salmonella infections after eating poorly cooked burgers.
An outbreak with 15 cases of salmonellosis after a lunch at a hotel restaurant was investigated by the local food authority and the regional public health authority in Jämtland Härjedalen.
The Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak occurred among students and teachers from Fjällgymnasiet high school during a ski competition in northern Sweden.
Based on information from 11 patients, the first date for disease onset was January 28 and the last was February 4. The age range was 17 to 57 years with a median age of 19. Ten of the patients were men and one was female, all were from northern Sweden.
All the sick had a common meal where they ate ground (minced) burgers. Some of those who ate lunch reported that the burgers were clearly poorly cooked.
After finding Salmonella in samples of minced meat, further tracing of the batch of frozen beef and pork involved was carried out by local authorities, revealing that it came from Poland.
Salmonella was found in three of six meat samples but there is no ongoing risk of people getting sick as the batch involved was only distributed to restaurants and has now been withdrawn.
Recall by Colruyt Product: “Le Sapin Blanc” goat cheese. Problem: Presence of the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. During microbiological checks, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes was observed in the product Le Sapin Blanc goat cheese 80 g bearing the expiry dates (BBD) 20/2/2022 and 3/3/2022.
Colruyt has therefore decided to withdraw the product concerned from sale.
Customers who have purchased this product are invited not to consume it and to bring it back to the store, where they will be reimbursed. In the meantime, all stores have removed the affected products from the shelves.
Product Description :
Le Sapin Blanc goat cheese Use-by dates (BBD): 2022/2/20 and 2022/3/3 Sales period: from 2022/1/25 to 2022/2/18 included Article number : 22567 batch: 15012224 Weight: 80g Producer: Prolaidis Export
This product has been offered for sale in Colruyt stores in Belgium.
For more information , customers can contact Colruyt Group Customer Service on 0800 99 124.
Vadilal Industries (USA) Inc. of Newark, NJ is voluntarily recalling two batches of frozen Custard Apple Pulp because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and is sold in 35.27-ounce packets. The packets are labeled as “Custard Apple Pulp” and the batch codes are printed on the back of the packet. The product code, description, lot code, UPC and Best Before information are noted below.
Product Code
Product Description & Size
Batch /lot code
UPC
Best Before
FPEP44302
Custard Apple Pulp
KWHO, KRQO
8901777282168
September 2023
The recall was initiated after FDA received a single complaint reporting 5 illnesses and FDA sampling revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product.
Consumers who have purchased Custard Apple Pulp with these batch codes should discontinue use or return it to the store of purchase for a full refund. Retailers that may have further distributed the recalled lot codes should share this notice with their customers.
Customers with questions may contact the Vadilal Industries at +1 732-333-1209 Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST).
25 February 2022: MZ Holdings Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Vadilal Quick Treat brand frozen Custard Apple Pulp due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Product identification
Product type
Frozen fruit pulp
Name of product (size)
Vadilal Quick Treat brand Custard Apple Pulp (1kg)
Batch marking
KWHO
Date marking
Best Before: 21/SEP/2023
Package size and description
The product is sold in a 1kg plastic packaging.
Distribution
The product is imported from India.
The product is sold at the following stores in Auckland:
Arjun Supermarket, 5 Rankin Avenue, New Lynn
Om Sai Foods & Spices, 3A/7 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Affected product should not be consumed. There have been 5 associated illnesses in the United States of America and no reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
