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France- Pizza Fresh’Up – E.coli O26

Posted on March 21, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Food
Product subcategory Others
Product brand name Buitoni
Model names or references All references from the FRaich’ Up range purchased before the end of March

Identification of products

GTIN	Lot	Dated
3033210822992	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613033950124	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613034199867	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613034223524	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613034223852	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613034225795	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613034405302	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613034405333	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613034405463	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613034437952	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613034909091	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613035489509	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613035768154	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613035768185	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613035768215	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613036218184	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613036453813	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613036759960	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613036761888	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613036761918	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613037095944	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613038919379	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613038919829	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613287255679	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613287255822	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023
7613287520197	All lots	Date of minimum durability between 06/01/2021 and 03/31/2023

Packaging Cardboard box
Marketing start/end date From 01/06/2021 to 31/03/2022
Storage temperature Product to keep in the freezer
Geographic area of sale Whole France
Distributors Auchan – Casino – Carrefour – Cora – Francap – Franprix – Intermarché – Leclerc – Lidl – Match – Monoprix – System U

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Presence of E-coli bacteria in the dough of a frozen pizza from the Fraîch’Up range
Risks incurred by the consumer Escherichia coli

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Argentina – Two botulism cases reported in Buenos Aires – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on March 21, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Outbreak News Today

Two women have been hospitalized for botulism, including one in serious condition, according to a La Voz report.

The patients ate matambre (Argentian flank steak) and Russian salad delivered from a traditional restaurant in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Boedo.

“The salad is prepared with boiled potatoes and carrots and dried peas soaked in a can, with salt and mayonnaise added. Orders are shipped in disposable plastic containers with lids, and they include four slices of homemade matambre along with a portion of Russian salad”, according to the restaurant.

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Canada – Norovirus: Dozens affected in British Columbia, linked to raw oysters

Posted on March 21, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Outbreak News Today

french oysters

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is warning consumers to take steps to protect their health following an increase in cases of norovirus associated with consumption of raw B.C. oysters.

Since Monday, March 14, more than 50 people have been affected with acute gastrointestinal illness, such as stomach pain, diarrhea or vomiting, after eating raw oysters. Lab testing has confirmed the presence of norovirus in some of the cases and it is suspected in others.

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has issued a notice to restaurants and retailers in B.C. to advise them of the risk.

Based on an investigation by the BCCDC, local and federal agencies, and the shellfish industry, affected harvest areas are being closed and will reopen when contamination is cleared.

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France – Withdrawal – preventive recall of batches of Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up frozen pizzas due to possible contamination by the bacterium Escherichia coli O26

Posted on March 21, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

As part of the investigations carried out by the authorities on the cases of serious haemolytic and uraemic syndromes reported since January 1, 2022 on national territory, the analyzes (epidemiological, microbiological and traceability) carried out suggest, at this stage, a possible link with the consumption of frozen pizzas from the Fraîch’Up range of the Buitoni brand.

Investigations are continuing to determine the origin of the contamination, including for other products, as well as epidemiological investigations in order to establish potential links with all the cases detected on the territory since the beginning of January 2022.

Consequently, as a precautionary measure, and pending additional analyses, the company is proceeding today with the withdrawal-recall of all the pizzas in the Fraîch’Up range, of the Buitoni brand, marketed on this day.

Press release

Serious cases of hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) in children withdrawal – preventive recall of batches of Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up frozen pizzas – PDF, 212 Ko

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Canada – Certain Stellar Bay Shellfish brand Oysters recalled due to Norovirus

Posted on March 21, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product

Certain oysters

Issue

Food – Microbial Contamination – Norovirus

What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products

Stellar Bay Shellfish	Oyster, Kusshi	Variable (clerk-served)	None	Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-07-22 Process Date: 03-07-22 Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-10-22 Process Date: 03-10-22 Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-14-22 Process Date: 03-14-22
Stellar Bay Shellfish	Oyster, Kusshi Large	Variable (clerk-served)	None	Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-07-22 Process Date: 03-07-22 Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-08-22 Process Date: 03-08-22 Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-14-22 Process Date: 03-14-22
Stellar Bay Shellfish	Stellar Bay Gold	Variable (clerk-served)	None	Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-07-22 Process Date: 03-07-22

Issue

Stellar Bay Shellfish is recalling certain oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination.

The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

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 products in your home or establishment
Do not consume the recalled products
Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase
Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.