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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom recalled -Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, September 29, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on September 16, 2021 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Covic International Trading Inc. is recalling Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Jongilpoom Enoki Mushroom 200 g 8 807076 000321 CE 158D

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 product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. 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 product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Related recalls

2021-09-16 – Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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Public enquiries and media

Company information
Covic International Trading Inc.
Telephone: 604-278-2104
Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Gosselin Smokehouses brand Maple Smoked Salmon recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, September 29, 2021 – Gosselin Smokehouses is recalling Gosselin Smokehouses brand Maple Smoked Salmon from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Gosselin Smokehouses Maple Smoked Salmon Approximately 200 g Variable Lot 124421

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 product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Product photos

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  • Gosselin Smokehouses - Maple Smoked Salmon - Approximately 200 grams

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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Denmark – Mug and cocoa roulade – Mould/Mold

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DVFA

Bonaventura Sales Co. A / S is recalling a batch of cocoa roulades due to the discovery of mold.

Recalled Foods , Published: September 28, 2021

What food: 
Finton’s Bakery Kakaoroulade 
Shelf life: 19.10.2021
EAN barcode: 5712874164447
Sold in:
Net
Company recalling:
Bonaventura Sales Co. A / S 
Cause: 
The company has identified a risk of mold in the product.
Risk: 
Mold formation means that the products are considered unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the products back to the store where they were purchased or to discard them.

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USA – Espi’s Sausage and Tocino Co. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Chicken and Pork Hot Dog Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

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FSIS USDA

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2021 – Espi’s Sausage and Tocino Co., a Seattle, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,048 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken and pork hot dog products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The frozen ready-to-eat chicken and pork hot dog product was produced on May 19, 2021. The following products are subject to recall [view the labels here]:

  • 12-oz vacuum packed plastic packages containing “Argentina MIGHTY MEATY CHICKEN AND PORK HOTDOG JUMBO” and SELL BY 051922.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-17524” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distributor in California and further distributed to retail locations.

The problem was discovered by FSIS during an assessment of the establishment’s sampling records that indicated the firm received confirmation from their third-party lab that a product contact surface had returned positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.

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France – SMOKED SALMON – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name LECLERC SMOKED SALMON
  • Names of models or references SMOKED SALMON UNDER SKIN
  • Product identification
    GTIN Dated
    2600756000000 Use-by date 09/18/2021
  • Products ListReminder_file_27.09.21docx.pdfEnclosed
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/14/2021 to 09/17/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area18000
  • Distributors LECLERC ST DOULCHARD

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – GREEN LENTILS SALAD WITH TOFU – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Naturalia
  • Names of models or references200g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3700036907256 21253 Use-by date 09/28/2021
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/10/2021 to 09/23/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 60.139.011
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Naturalia

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of Listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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USA – Is Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak Connected to Onions or Limes?

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

The rapidly expanding Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak has not yet been definitively solved by the FDA or CDC, but there are clues in the latest investigation information. On Friday, September 24, 2021, the CDC said that they found the outbreak strain in a takeout condiment cup that contained cilantro, onion, and lime. Is the Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak connected to onions or lime?

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Belgium – Aldi – Mill XXL Sea salt with herbs and Mediterranean sea salt – Salmonella

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AFSCA

Recall of Aldi
Products: Mill XXL Sea salt with herbs and Mediterranean sea salt.
Problem: Possible presence of salmonella.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Denomination: Moulin XXL Herb sea salt (seasoned salt)
EAN code: 270 1686 2
Brand: Portland
Type of packaging: mill
Expiration dates: 07/2024
Batch codes: 125350
Points of sale: ALDI

Denomination: Mediterranean sea salt – with herbs
EAN code: 27055939
Brand: Grill time!
Type of packaging: glass mill
Expiration dates: 05/2024
Batch codes: 124351
Points of sale: ALDI

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Possible presence of salmonella in the ingredient basil.

ALDI has therefore decided, in consultation with the AFSCA, to withdraw this product from the market and to recall it to consumers.

Other ALDI products are not affected by this product recall.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RISK

Possible symptoms of salmonella poisoning are fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea within 12 to 48 hours of consuming the contaminated food. The risk of infection is higher in the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

People who have consumed these products and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption.

TIPS FOR CONSUMERS

Please do not consume these products and bring them back to the store.
The returned products will be reimbursed (also without sales receipt).
For any further information, you can contact ALDI via serviceclients@aldi.be .

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Sweden – Salmonella Outbreak (Sweden, August 2021-)

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Folkhalsomyndigheten

2021-09-24

As of August 28, 31 people have been confirmed infected with Salmonella Coeln. Whole genome sequencing (analysis of the bacterium’s genome) has shown that the disease cases carry the same strain of Salmonella Coeln and are thus suspected of having been infected by a common source of infection. The cases, which are aged 0-85 years (median = 28 years), are resident in twelve different regions in Sweden and 18 (58 percent) of the patients are men. Affected infection control units, municipalities and County Administrative Boards, together with the National Food Administration and the Swedish Public Health Agency, are investigating the outbreak to identify the source of infection that is suspected to be a food with a wide distribution in Sweden.

Figure. Disease curve for outbreak cases with Salmonella Coeln (n = 31), 2021-09-24. For cases marked in purple, information on the date of illness is missing and instead the sampling date has been specified.

The bar graph shows that 0-6 people fell ill or were sampled per day between 28 August and 14 September

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Sweden – KalasMat recalls portion dish Pokébowl-Chicken due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 27, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

2021-09-27

The party food in Luleå recalls the portion dish Pokébowl – Chicken (art no. 3532) with the best before date 28-09-21.

The reason is that 1 in 5 subtests have detected Listeria Monocytogenes.
After consultation with the National Food Administration, we have decided to withdraw the above batch as security.

Revocation of portion right Pokébowl-Chicken – press release from KalasMat

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