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Canada- Food Recall Warning – La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, July 14, 2021 – Fruiterie Milano Inc. is recalling La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
La Bella Contadina Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) 200 g 8 032891 701270 21/07/21
L21175

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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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.

Product photos

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Public enquiries and media

Company information
Fruiterie Milano Inc.: Antonietta Matera, 514-273-8558 extension 225
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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France – Minced meat 20% 350g – E.coli O157

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product categoryFood
  • Product sub-categoryMeats
  • Product brand nameBeautiful Nature
  • Names of models or referencesMinced meat 20% 350g
  • Product identificationLotDated21187-3017Use-by date 07/14/2021
  • Packaging350g tray
  • Start date / End of marketingFrom 07/06/2021 to 07/14/2021
  • Storage temperatureProduct to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.13.097.003.CE
  • Geographical sales areaWhole France
  • DistributorsCASINO-CARNIVOR-OLIFRE-LEADER PRICE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of E.coli O157H7
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Additional description of the risk Food poisoning caused by pathogenic E. coli results in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by fever within 48 hours of consuming the products.
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli O0157: H7 can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, sometimes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Thursday, August 12, 2021

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France – Minced meat 5% 350g – E.coli O157

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Beautiful Nature
  • Names of models or references Minced meat 5% 350g
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    21187-2994 Use-by date 07/14/2021
  • Packaging350g tray
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/06/2021 to 07/14/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.13.097.003.CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors CASINO-CARNIVOR-OLIFRE-LEADER PRICE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall suspicion of E.coli O157H7
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Additional description of the riskFood poisoning caused by pathogenic E. coli results in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by fever within 48 hours of consuming the products.
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli O157: H7 can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, sometimes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Thursday, August 12, 2021

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Germany – Order grill – Salmonella

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LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 07/13/2021
Product name:

Order grill

Product pictures:

Product picture ordergriller.png
Manufacturer (distributor):

Kirchner Gewitze GmbH & Co. KG

Reason for warning:

Salmonella

Packaging Unit: 55g
Durability: see attached recall information
Lot identification:

EAN 4102910810277 with batch LM1234 (K100)

Additional Information:

Reference is made to the attached recall information from the food company.

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Bavaria: poststelle@lgl.bayern.de

Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Callback information
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Research – Consumer Knowledge and Behaviors Regarding Food Safety Risks Associated with Wheat Flour

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Journal of Food Protection

Consumers do not consider flour, a low-moisture food product, a high risk for microbial contamination. In the past 10 years, however, flour has been identified as a source of pathogenic bacteria, including Salmonella and Escherichia coli. Online surveys were conducted to study consumers’ flour handling practices and knowledge about food safety risks related to flour. The survey also evaluated message impact on three food safety messages in communicating information and convincing consumers to adopt safe flour handling practices. Flour-using consumers (n = 1,045) from the United States reported they used flour to make cakes, cookies, and bread. Most consumers stored flour in sealed containers. Less than 1% kept a record of product identification numbers, such as lot numbers, and less than 11% kept brand and use-by date information. Many consumers (85%) were unaware of flour recalls, or outbreaks, and few (17%) believed they would be affected by flour recalls or outbreaks. If the recall affected the flour they bought, nearly half of the consumers (47%) would buy the same product from a different brand for a few months before they returned to the recalled brand. Among consumers who use flour to bake, 66% said they ate raw cookie dough or batter. Raw dough “eaters” were more difficult to convince to avoid eating and playing with raw flour than “noneaters.” Food safety messages were less impactful on those raw dough eaters than noneaters. Compared with the food safety message with only recommendations, those messages with recommendations and an explanation as to the benefits of the practice were more effective in convincing consumers to change their practices. These findings provide insight into effective consumer education about safe flour handling practices and could assist in the accurate development of risk assessment models related to flour handling.

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Germany – Mustard seeds – Salmonella

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LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 07/13/2021
Product name: Mustard seeds
Product pictures:

Product picture mustard seeds.png

The batch in the picture is not the affected batch! It’s just an example

Manufacturer (distributor): Kirchner Gewitze GmbH & Co. KG
Reason for warning:

Salmonella

Packaging Unit: 80g
Durability: see attached recall information
Lot identification:

EAN 4102910110551 with batch L10144

Additional Information:

Reference is made to the attached recall information from the food company.

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg: poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria: poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Hesse: Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Thuringia: LM-Ueberendung@tlv.thueringen.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
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Recall information mustard seeds.pdf

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Germany – Steakhouse pepper – Salmonella

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LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 07/13/2021
Product name:

Steakhouse pepper

Product pictures:

Steakhouse Pepper.png
Manufacturer (distributor):

Kirchner Gewitze GmbH & Co. KG

Reason for warning:

Salmonella

Packaging Unit:500g
Durability:

see attached recall information

Lot identification: EAN 4102910405657 with the batch LM1234
Additional Information:

Reference is made to the attached recall information from the food company.

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Bavaria: poststelle@lgl.bayern.de

Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Callback information
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Ireland – Shellfish Warning for Castlemaine Production Area – PSP – Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning

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FSAI

Following the detection of significant levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) in shellfish samples from the Castlemaine production area in the South West of Ireland, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, in conjunction with, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, the Health Service Executive and the Marine Institute, is warning people not to collect or take shellfish from this area at this time. Food businesses and the public are reminded to buy oysters, mussels and other shellfish from reputable suppliers only.

PSP is caused by a naturally occurring toxin associated with certain algal blooms in Irish coastal waters. The levels of the toxin associated with PSP can increase rapidly in shellfish, where they feed on these algal blooms. These toxins do not harm the shellfish but at sufficiently high levels, PSP can be fatal in humans, when contaminated shellfish are eaten. The production area is now closed and is being monitored by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority and the Marine Institute. The results from this monitoring will be published in the Marine Institute’s Harmful Algal Bloom Shellfish Monitoring Programme.

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Belgium – Salame Cotto sold in the butcher’s department – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Recall of Colruyt
Product: Salame Cotto sold in the butcher’s department.
Problem: presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

During microbiological checks at the supplier, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes was observed in the Salame Cotto product bearing the use-by dates of 22/7, 26/7, 5/8, 9/8, 20/8 and 27 / 8.

In consultation with the AFSCA, Colruyt therefore decided to withdraw the product concerned from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and to bring it back to the store, where they will be reimbursed. In the meantime, all stores have removed the affected products from the shelves.

Product Description :

Salame Cotto 160 g Use by
date (Best before date): 7/22/2021, 7/26/2021, 5/8/2021, 9/8/2021, 8/20/2021 and 8/27/2021
Sales period : from 26/5/2021 to 13/7/2021 included
Article number: 24952
Producer: De Keyser Vleeswaren nv

This product has been offered for sale in the following stores:
all Colruyt stores in Belgium

For more information, customers can contact Colruyt Group Customer Service
on 0800 99 124.

Possible symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes poisoning

Listeria monocytogenes infection can be dangerous for young children, pregnant women (risk of miscarriage), immunocompromised people and the elderly. Possible symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes poisoning include nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea or constipation, headache and persistent fever (feeling like the flu). These symptoms usually appear 2 to 60 days after taking Listeria monocytogenes.

People who have consumed this product and who present this type of symptoms are advised to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

Contact person for journalists
Colruyt Group Press Service
Tel. : 0473 92 45 10

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Luxembourg – RECALL: SALAME COTTO OF THE COLRUYT BRAND – Listeria monocytogenes

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SAP

RECALL: SALAME COTTO OF THE COLRUYT BRAND

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

• Product recalls • Alerts

Colruyt recalls the following product:

Source: Colruyt
Last name Salame Cotto
Mark Colruyt
Unit  160 g
Use by date (DLC) 7/22/2021;

7/26/2021;

05/8/2021;

8/9/2021;

8/20/2021;

8/27/2021
Sale period: from 26/5/2021 to 13/7/2021 included

Danger  : Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache, and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as the immunocompromised and the elderly and young children may experience neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also pay special attention to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms may not appear until after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and who have these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Colruyt

Information source: Colruyt recall notification

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

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