RASFF – histamine (325 mg/kg – ppm) in chilled mackerel (Scomber Scombrus) from France in Italy
RASFF – histamine (399 mg/kg – ppm) in chilled defrosted smoked yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) from Spain in Italy
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RASFF Alerts – DSP – Live Mussels
RASFF – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins – okadaic acid (>320 µg/kg – ppb) in live mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy in Italy
RASFF – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins – okadaic acid (up to >320 µg/kg – ppb) in live mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy in Italy
RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Salmon Loins – Smoked Salmon – Mussels
RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (present /25g) in salmon loins from Norway in Norway
RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen smoked salmon from Greece in Greece
RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in frozen pre-cooked mussels from Spain in Italy
RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (<10 CFU/g) in frozen pre-cooked mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Spain in Italy
RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Moulds – Beet Pulp
RASFF – dried beet pulp from Ukraine infested with moulds in Poland
RASFF – dried beet pulp from Ukraine infested with moulds in Poland
RASFF – dried beet pulp from Ukraine infested with moulds in Poland
RASFF – dried beet pulp from Ukraine infested with moulds in Poland
RASFF – dried beet pulp from Ukraine infested with moulds in Poland
USA – Jumbo Foods Inc. Recalls Frozen & Fresh Chicken Salad Sandwiches Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes
Jumbo Foods Inc. of Mukilteo, WA has issued a voluntary recall of Tuscan Sun (TS) brand chicken salad sandwiches, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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 following affected sandwiches products were distributed exclusively by Jumbo Foods Inc to food service and retail stores in Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.
| FROZEN Product | UPC | Codes on Pkg | Sell By/ Use By Dates | Distribution Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad on 9 grain | 4370101417 | A11 – E39 | None | 3/11/2019 – 9/27/2019 |
| TS Cranberry Chicken Salad on 9 grain | 4370101414 | A11 – E39 | None | 3/11/2019 – 9/27/2019 |
| TS Chipolte Chicken Salad on 9 grain | 4370101415 | A11 – E39 | None | 3/11/2019 – 9/27/2019 |
| TS Chicken Salad on 9 grain | 4370101413 | A11 – E39 | None | 3/11/2019 – 9/27/2019 |
| TS Chicken Salad Wedges | 4370101426 | A11 – E39 | None | 3/11/2019 – 9/27/2019 |
| REFRIGERATED product | UPC | Codes on Pkg. | Sell By/ Use By Dates | Distribution Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad on 9 grain | 4370101417 | A11 – E39 | 3/21/2019 – 11/01/2019 | 3/11/2019 – 9/27/2019 |
| TS Cranberry Chicken Salad on 9 grain | 4370101414 | A11 – E39 | 3/21/2019 – 11/01/2019 | 3/11/2019 – 9/27/2019 |
| TS Chipolte Chicken Salad on 9 grain | 4370101415 | A11 – E39 | 3/21/2019 – 11/01/2019 | 3/11/2019 – 9/27/2019 |
| TS Chicken Salad on 9 grain | 4370101413 | A11 – E39 | 3/21/2019 – 11/01/2019 | 3/11/2019 – 9/27/2019 |
| TS Chicken Salad Wedges | 4370101426 | A11 – E39 | 3/21/2019 – 11/01/2019 | 3/11/2019 – 9/27/2019 |
Jumbo Foods Inc began shipping these frozen or refrigerated sandwiches products between March 11, 2019 and September 27, 2019. Frozen sandwiches have no sell by or use by date printed on packages and have 8 months shelf life. Frozen products will be thawed, and the expiry dates are applied at stores. Refrigerated sandwiches distributed by Jumbo Foods have 28 days shelf life and the sell by or use by date stickers are observed on packages.
This recall was brought to our attention by The Suter Company whose poultry supplier Tip Top Poultry has issued a voluntary recall of ready-to-eat (RTE) poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.
No illnesses have been reported to date in relation to these products or recall.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
USA – Trader Joe’s Recalls Four Chicken Products For Possible Listeria
Trader Joe’s Recalls Four Chicken Products For Possible Listeria
October 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Trader Joe’s is recalling four different products made with precooked chicken from Tip Top Poultry for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. These products with these specific SKU numbers were sold in different states.
The recalled products al have use by date codes 09/28/2019 through 10/08/2019. The products were all sold refrigerated in Trader Joe’s stores.
The recalled items include Chicken Pot Pie with SKU number 93809.
Field Fresh Chopped Salad with Chicken is recalled. That product has the SKU number 99050
Pesto Chicken Wrap with SKU number 92018 is recalled.
Research -Highly virulent listeriosis pathogen discovered
The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a life-threatening infection in animals and humans. Contaminated food is a frequent source of infection. Elderly people, people with a weakened immune system and pregnant women are particularly at risk with a mortality rate of up to 30 per cent. An international research group led by the Institute of Medical Microbiology at the Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) has now discovered the most virulent representatives of this bacterial species to date. They were identified as the cause of serious diseases in sheep in a remote area of the Chinese province Jiangsu.
‘The detection of a completely new form of pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes in China highlights the need for international collaboration’, emphasises Prof. Dr Trinad Chakraborty, Director of the Institute of Medical Microbiology at the JLU and research scientist at the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF). ‘Only by combining resources and expertise can we rapidly identify newly emerging threats to food safety from highly virulent strains worldwide.’
After decoding the genome sequence of these bacteria, the scientists were able to determine the genetic basis for their hypervirulence. They identified the factors that enhance the ability of this Listeria strain to cause severe septic diseases. ‘These isolates are unique in the sense that they combine the virulence characteristics of various highly pathogenic Listeria species that infect animals or humans into a single strain’, says Prof. Chakraborty. ‘Since listeriosis is a food-borne infection, measures to identify such highly virulent strains are extremely urgent.’
Clinical symptoms of listeriosis include fever, blood poisoning (sepsis) and infections of the central nervous system, which can lead to lifelong sequelae. Infections during pregnancy can lead to premature birth, miscarriage or stillbirth. Both raw and processed foods can be contaminated by listeria, especially dairy products, meat, seafood and ready-to-eat products such as pre-packaged salads. Due to the extremely hazardous nature of listeriosis in humans, many countries have set up monitoring systems to quickly identify and recall contaminated food products. Since it can take up to 70 days for a listeria infection to manifest itself with severe symptoms, it can be very difficult to identify the source of contamination and initiate the food recall.
Currently, there are reported listeriosis outbreaks in Germany (Hesse), the Netherlands, Lithuania, Spain, Great Britain, Canada and the United States, posing a particular threat to vulnerable populations. Therefore, considerable efforts are now underway to identify the origin of these pathogens and prevent further outbreaks of listeriosis.
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Journal Reference:
- Yuelan Yin, Hao Yao, Swapnil Doijad, Suwei Kong, Yang Shen, Xuexue Cai, Weijun Tan, Yuting Wang, Youwei Feng, Zhiting Ling, Guoliang Wang, Yachen Hu, Kai Lian, Xinyu Sun, Yuliang Liu, Chuanbin Wang, Kuhua Jiao, Guoping Liu, Ruilong Song, Xiang Chen, Zhiming Pan, Martin J. Loessner, Trinad Chakraborty, Xin’an Jiao. A hybrid sub-lineage of Listeria monocytogenes comprising hypervirulent isolates. Nature Communications, 2019; 10 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-12072-1
USA – Updated Food Recall Warning – Certain chicken products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Industry is recalling certain products containing diced chicken from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the diced chicken used to make these products. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold as indicated in the table below:
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | UPC | Code(s) on Product | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deli – icious Fresh Goods | Chicken Salad Sandwich | NA | 02223003 | Best Before: OCT 9/19 |
Distribution New Brunswick |
| Deli – icious Fresh Goods | Chicken Wrap | NA | 02264000 | Best Before: OCT 10/19 |
Distribution New Brunswick |
Background
This recall was triggered by the CFIA’s surveillance activities following an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. 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 products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
Imported diced chicken used in these products has been associated with an outbreak investigation, however, at this time, there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the products identified in this Food Recall Warning.
Related recalls
2019-10-08 – Certain chicken products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
2019-10-04 – Certain chicken products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
2019-10-03 – Certain products containing diced chicken recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
2019-10-01 – Certain Quality Fast Foods brand Sandwiches recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
2019-10-01 – Certain Sandwiches recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
2019-10-01 – Certain Deli Chef brand Sandwiches recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
2019-09-27 – Various cooked diced chicken meat products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
2019-08-23 – Rosemount brand cooked diced chicken recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
2019-08-18 – Rosemount brand cooked diced chicken meat recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
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The food recall warning issued on October 7, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Industry is recalling various raw beef and raw veal products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described in the link above.
Background
This recall was triggered by the CFIA’s inspection activities. 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 products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
USA – Pork recalled over Listeria fears
Fisher Packing Company, a Redkey, Ind. establishment, is recalling approximately 744 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday.
