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France – Reblochon from Savoie – Brucella melitensis

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Cooperative Fruitière du Val d’Arly
  • Names of models or references Reblochon de Savoie PDO 450g Petit Reblochon de Savoie PDO 240g
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    311920, 311921, 311922, 311923, 311924, 311925, 311926, 311927, 311928, 311929, 311930, 311931, 311932, 311933, 311934, 311935, 311936, 311937, 311920132012, 312019112012, 312019112012, 312015, 312016, 312017, 312018, 312019, 312020 Date of minimum durability between 13/11/2021 and 24/12/2021
  • Packaging wrapping in paper film
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/27/2021 to 11/10/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 73 114 001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors stores of the Coopérative Fruitière du Val D’Arly (Flumet, Faverges, Chamonix, Cluses, Megève), Intermarché, Carrefour, Super U, Metro, Casino

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Declaration of infection of a flock by Brucella melitensis
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Brucella spp (causative agent of brucellosis)

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Italy – Taleggio PDO – Listeria monocytogenes

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Brand : Mauri SpA

Name : Taleggio PDO

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 12 November 2021

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South Australia – Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to eating raw oysters in South Australia

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Outbreak News Today

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Vulnerable South Australians are reminded to avoid eating uncooked oysters after dozens of food-related illnesses linked to the consumption of raw oysters were reported in the past two months.

South Australia (SA Health’s) Acting Director of Food and Controlled Drugs Branch, Joanne Cammans, said 36 cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to eating raw oysters have been notified since September 2021, compared to no cases in 2020 and eight cases in 2019.

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France – Fondant d’Arly, Tartiflette selection – Brucella melitensis

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Cooperative Fruitière du Val d’Arly
  • Names of models or references Fondant d’Arly 400g Petit Fondant d’Arly 200g Tartiflette selection 450g
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    311921, 311922, 311923, 311924, 311925, 311926, 311927, 311928, 311929, 311930, 311931, 311932, 311933, 311934, 311935, 311937, 311938, 311940, 312017, 312014, 3120182018, 312017, 3162018, 312017, 3162018, 312017, 3162018 Date of minimum durability between 05/11/2021 and 02/12/2021
  • Packaging packaging in wooden box in paper film
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/27/2021 to 11/10/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 73 114 001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors stores of the Coopérative Fruitière du Val D’Arly (Flumet, Faverges, Chamonix, Cluses, Megève), Intermarché, Carrefour, Super U, Metro, Monoprix

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Declaration of infection of a flock by Brucella melitensis
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Brucella spp (causative agent of brucellosis)

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France – Yellowfin tuna loin – Histamine

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Sale in the traditional department from 10/26/21 to 10/31/21
  • Names of models or references Tuna loin
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    Q000296 Use-by date 10/31/2021
  • Packaging Product sold in the traditional department
  • Start date / End of marketing From 10/26/2021 to 10/31/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark DFAR / FPE / 98/51
  • Further information Product sold in the traditional department without packaging or labeling
  • Geographical sales area Wolfisheim
  • Distributors Super U Wolfisheim

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of histamine
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic drinks, cold meats)

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Germany – Alburj – Halva with extra pistachios 400 g & 800 g – Salmonella

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Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/12/2021
Product name:

Alburj – Halva with extra pistachios 400 g & 800 g

Manufacturer (distributor): Distributor: Kosebate GmbH
Reason for warning:

As the company announced, Salmonella was detected in a sample.

Packaging Unit: 400 g and 800 g
Durability: Best before 07/09/2022

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France – Reblochon de Savoie AOP – Brucella spp.

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name In the heart of our Villages
  • Names of models or references450g format
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3389190100835 05240921 Use-by date 11/28/2021
    3389190100835 05280921 Use-by date 11/29/2021
    3389190100835 05011021 Use-by date 12/03/2021
    3389190100835 05051021 Use-by date 05/12/2021
    3389190100835 05151021 Use-by date 12/19/2021
    3389190100835 05221021 Use-by date 12/26/2021
    3389190100835 210249 Use-by date 11/29/2021
    3389190100835 210250 Use-by date 11/26/2021
    3389190100835 210253 Use-by date 11/29/2021
    3389190100835 210259 Use-by date 11/29/2021
    3389190100835 21039 Use-by date 11/17/2021
  • Packaging Packages by 6 and 12
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/29/2021 to 11/08/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR-74.211.060-CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors All distributors

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Recall following a case of brucellosis in a cow (detected as part of the herd health surveillance system in the area known as Le Bargy, Haute-Savoie).
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Brucella spp (causative agent of brucellosis)
  • Additional description of the risk Brucellosis (a very rare disease in France) mainly infects domestic and wild ruminants, can be transmitted to humans under certain conditions and is treated with antibiotics.

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Canada – Salmonella outbreak: 46 cases in five provinces

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Outbreak News Today

A collaboration of multiple health agencies to include The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) report investigating a Salmonella outbreak involving five provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

As of November 10, there have been 46 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness investigated in: British Columbia (18), Alberta (18), Saskatchewan (3), Manitoba (6) and Ontario (1). The illness reported in Ontario was related to travel to Alberta.

Three individuals have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

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UK – Dorset Oysters recalls Dorset Oysters because of possible contamination with Norovirus

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Dorset Oysters is recalling Dorset Oysters as a precautionary measure because the oysters might be contaminated with norovirus. The products affected are limited to oysters sold at retail stores listed below between 27 October and 12 November 2021.

Product details

Samways, Gore Cross Business Park, Corbin Way, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3UX
Shellseekers, Borough Market London, 8 Southwark St, London, SE1 1T
Cove on the Quay, 1 Old Orchard, Poole, BH15 1SD
John Bells Fish, Rear of No.1, High Street Wimborne, BH21 1HR
The Salt Pig, 6 North Street, Wareham, BH20 4AF and 7a Station Road Swanage, BH19 1AB
Jarvis, 56 Coombe Road, Kingston, Surrey, KT2 7AK
Dorset Fish and Shellfish, Notting Hill Farmer’s Market, Car Park behind Waterstones Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London W11 3LQ and South Kensington Farmer’s Market, Bute Street, South Kensington, London, SW7 3EX
Frank Greenslade Ltd, New Quay Road, Poole, BH15 4AF
T Greenslade Fresh Fish Ltd, 8 Kingland Crescent, Poole, BH15 1TA
BH Fish Ltd, 118 Orchard Plaza, High Street, Poole, BH15 1NB
Paul Williamson Fresh Fish, 2 Malthouse, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford, DT11 0RS

Risk statement

The possible presence of norovirus in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by norovirus typically include sudden onset nausea, projectile vomiting, diarrhoea and fever but can also include abdominal pain and aching limbs. Norovirus can also lead to dehydration, especially in young children, older adults and people with weakened immunity.

Action taken by the company

Dorset Oysters are recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Customer Notice: Dorset Oysters(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought Dorset Oysters from any of the food businesses listed above, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the food business from where they were bought for a full refund. If you are unsure if the oysters purchased were from Dorset Oysters or have any questions, please contact the retailer where they were purchased or contact Dorset Oysters directly on 01202 666057.

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UK – Porthilly Shellfish recalls oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall because of possible contamination with Norovirus

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Porthilly Shellfish is recalling oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall as a precautionary measure because the oysters might be contaminated with norovirus. The products affected are limited to oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall, sold at retail stores listed below between 28 October and 09 November 2021.

Product details

Wadebridge Fishmongers
Product code 18, Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge, PL27 7NS
Passionate about Fish
Product code 61 Woodlands Rd, Camberley, GU15 3ND
Veasey
Product code 17 Hartfield Rd, Forest Row, RH18 5DN
Rock Fish
Product code 1 Azime Court, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6NW

Risk statement

The possible presence of norovirus in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by norovirus typically include sudden onset nausea, projectile vomiting, diarrhoea and fever but can also include abdominal pain and aching limbs. Norovirus can also lead to dehydration, especially in young children, older adults and people with weakened immunity.

Action taken by the company

Porthilly Shellfish are recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Porthilly Shellfish recalls oysters from Camel Estuary Cornwall(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the food business from where they were bought for a full refund. If you are unsure if the oysters purchased were from Camel Estuary, Cornwall, please contact the food business where they were purchased or contact Porthilly Shellfish on 01208 862624 for advice.

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