Give and Go Prepared Foods (U.S.A.) Corp. announced today a voluntary nationwide recall of certain muffin products due to the potential for the products 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.
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Washington state has initiated a recall of live oysters harvested from the Samish Bay growing area in the Puget Sound area. The recall is in response to multiple cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus illnesses associated with oysters harvested in the area.
The outbreak has already surpassed the highest number of cases ever recorded by the state for the month of July, according to the state’s Health Department. Distribution details are incomplete but it is known that some of the oysters have gone to Asian and Canadian buyers as well as customers in the United States.
A recent heat wave, coupled with very low tides at mid-day, are likely to blame for the increased rate of illness, which is associated with eating raw or undercooked shellfish, especially oysters that are contaminated with Vibrio.
The extremely low tides are part of an 18.6-year tide cycle, which means there will be more to come for a period of time during the cycle.
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LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd is recalling specific batches of selected salads, sandwiches and wraps, products sold at selected supermarkets, retail outlets and petrol stations throughout New Zealand due to the possible presence of Listeria bacteria.
Listeria can make people sick (listeriosis) if they consume contaminated food.
The listed products and brands with use by dates inclusive of 19/07/2021, 21/07/2021, 22/07/2021 and 23/07/2021 are affected by this recall:
More information including the use by dates, affected products, retail outlets
New Zealand Food Safety national manager food compliance services, Melinda Sando, says customers should check the date marking printed on the packaging for the affected dates.
It is important for consumers to check the product names and use by dates as not all products are affected.
People who have purchased the affected product should throw it away or return it to the retailer for a full refund.
“Listeriosis infection can be serious among vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborn babies, people with weakened immune systems, and the frail and elderly.
“For those in the high-risk groups, listeriosis typically has an incubation period of 2 to 3 weeks (or longer) before symptoms appear.
“Healthy adults are likely to experience only mild infection, causing diarrhoea and flu-like symptoms.
“If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice,” says Ms Sando.
New Zealand Food Safety have not received any reports of illness.
No other products from these brands are affected by this recall. The products have not been exported.
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| 8436045041708 | All lots | |
| 8436045040862 | All lots | |
| 8436045040312 | All lots | |
This guideline helps establishments producing non-intact and intact cuts intended for raw non-intact beef products to understand the adulterant status of STEC in beef products; design supportable control measures for STEC; develop ongoing verification measures to ensure that STEC control measures are functioning as intended; and respond when the HACCP system fails to prevent or reduce STEC to below detectable levels. This guideline relates to 9 CFR 301.2, 9 CFR 303, 9 CFR 310.25, 9 CFR 314, 9 CFR 317.2, 9 CFR 320.1, 9 CFR 417.1 through 5, and 9 CFR 441.10.
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Replaces: 2017 Version of the Guideline
This guideline helps establishments that slaughter beef (including veal) to implement effective sanitary dressing procedures designed to prevent carcass contamination; implement effective decontamination and antimicrobial interventions; properly assess microbial testing results; and use the results to assess the effectiveness of the overall HACCP system. This guideline relates to 9 CFR 310.18(a), 9 CFR 416.1 through 416.5, 9 CFR 417.2(a)(1), 9 CFR 417.2(c)(3), 9 CFR 417.4(a)(2), 9 CFR 417.5(a)(1), and 9 CFR 417.5(a)(2).
Pathogenic bacteria Salmonella enterica sera were detected in chicken quarters . Enteritidis. This pathogenic bacterium can cause a disease called salmonellosis.
| Lots: | 51/270521 / C |
| Expiration date: | 6/3/2021 |
| Producer: | RAMP TRADE Sp. Z oo, 54 Oswiecimska Street, 41-400 Myslovice |
| Country of origin: |  Poland |
| Date of sampling: | May 31, 2021 |
| Reference number: | 21-000034-SVS-CZ |
The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the product . This bacterium can cause a condition called listeriosis.
| Expiration date: | 6/27/2021 |
| Packaging: | Plastic foil |
| Producer: | Řeznictví Singer sro |
| Country of origin: |  Czechia |
| Date of sampling: | May 28, 2021 |
| Reference number: | 21-000031-SVS-CZ |
The pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the product . This bacterium can cause a condition called listeriosis.
| Expiration date: | 7/4/2021 |
| Packaging: | vacuum packed in plastic wrap |
| Quantity of product in package: | 150 g |
| Producer: | LÍŠNO as Konopiště No. 24, Benešov |
| Date of sampling: | 18. 6. 2021 |
| Reference number: | 21-000035-SVS-CZ |
Green mold visible to the naked eye was found on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
The food had an expiration date.
| Date of minimum durability: | 05/27/2021 |
| Packaging: | PE bag |
| Quantity of product in package: | 220 g |
| Date of sampling: | May 31, 2021 |
| Reference number: | 21-000192-CAFIA-CZ |
