Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in frozen meat preparation from Italy in Belgium
Listeria monocytogenes in raw cow’s milk cheese from France in France
Listeria monocytogenes (present) in brie cheese from France in France
Listeria monocytogenes (17000 CFU/g) in frozen organic sweetcorn kernels from Hungary in Switzerland
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too high count of Escherichia coli (up to 330 MPN/100g) in live mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Spain, purified in Italy in Italy
Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins (247 µg/kg – ppb) in frozen cooked mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Spain in Itally
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norovirus (GI, GII) in oysters from France in Spain
withdrawal of live oysters harvested in France because of possible contamination with norovirus in France
foodborne outbreak caused by and Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled bovine carcases from Germany in Norway
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The recent decision by Kenya to suspend maize imports from Uganda and Tanzania has stirred public concern over the safety of some food that is produced in the region, particularly grains.
Last week, Kenya banned the importation of maize from both countries, saying the products contained high levels of aflatoxins.
Kenya’s Agriculture and Food Authority said that the products were not fit for human consumption.
“The recommended levels of aflatoxin are ten parts per billion but the imports indicate that the levels are at 2,000 parts per billion, which is lethal,” Kello Harsama, the Acting Director-General of the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), told the media last week.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), aflatoxins are poisonous substances produced by certain kinds of fungi (moulds) that are found naturally all over the world; they can contaminate food crops and pose a serious health threat to humans and livestock.
WHO estimates that aflatoxins pose a significant economic burden, causing an estimated 25 per cent or more of the world’s food crops to be destroyed annually.
The decision by Kenya comes at the time some local agro-processing firms have been resorting to importing some grains, saying that the ones produced in the country contain high levels of aflatoxins.
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Two outbreaks of hepatitis A virus (HAV) with 17 infections are under investigation in Ireland.
A total of 21 patients have been identified during a three-month period in Dublin, with 17 linked to the outbreaks that began in November 2020. One of the outbreak strains has genotype IA.
Some cases are associated with food premises
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MG Foods of Charlotte, NC is recalling various Turkey Sandwiches due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The products were distributed between March 3, 2021 and March 5, 2021 and packaged in clear plastic wedges & paper bags. The products were sold at distributors located at the Charlotte Douglas Airport and via vending machines and micro markets located in business locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia. The company reacted swiftly and as of end-of-day March 5, 2021 affected products were removed from sale at all locations.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
On March 2, 2021 during routine environmental testing the company detected the presence of Listeria on surface areas where the recalled products were produced. Out of an abundance of caution, MG Foods is recalling the products due to the potential that some product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Products recalled at the Charlotte Douglas Airport are:
| PRODUCT | SIZE | UPC | CONTAINER | USE BY DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Foods Combo Half & Half | 6.82 oz | 1 00000 50069 9 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Cheddar BLT | 6.9 oz | 1 00000 50068 2 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Swiss Croissant | 7.5 oz | 1 00000 50011 8 | Brown Bag | 3/7/2021 |
Products recalled in vending machines and micro markets located in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia are:
| PRODUCT | SIZE | UPC | CONTAINER | USE BY DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh to You Club on Toast | 10.3 oz | MGF0930 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Club Panini | 8.50 oz | MGF9844 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Club Sub | 9.14 oz | C0932 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Club Sub | 9.14 oz | MGF9100 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Deluxe Triple Decker Club | 12.17 oz | MGF9719 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Ham & Turkey Combo | 5.85 oz | MGF3054 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Ham & Turkey Combo on 12 Grain | 7.20 oz | MGF6011 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Jumbo Turkey & Cheese Sub | 6.74 oz | MGF1002 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Market Club | 11.85 oz | MGF9800 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Market Ham & Turkey Combo | 5.85 oz | MGF23054 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Market Shaved Turkey & Cheese | 4.55 oz | MGF25571 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Shaved Turkey & Cheese | 4.55 oz | MGF5571 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Baby Swiss on a Honey Brown Roll | 9.42 oz | MGF9703 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Cheddar Club | 10.02 oz | MGF9710 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Cheese Cut | 6.56 oz | MGF0596 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Cheese Hoagie | 6.35 oz | MGF0597 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli on Pita | 8.29 oz | MGF9806 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on a Kaiser Roll | 8.1 oz | MGF9712 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on a Wheat Roll | 5.22 oz | MGF0854 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on Whole Wheat | 3.9 oz | MGF0283 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey Club Croissant | 7.94 oz | MGF9103 | Plastic Square | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey Cranberry Pita | 9.0 oz | MGF9804 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| Fresh to You Turkey Melt Croissant | 6.7 oz | MGF3032 | Plastic Wrap | 3/9/2021 |
| Fresh to You Tuscan Turkey Ciabatta | 9.18 oz | MGF9810 | Plastic Wrap | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Combo Half & Half | 6.82 oz | 1 00000 50069 9 | Plastic Wedge | 3/9/2021 |
| MG Foods The Club Sub | 8.5 oz | 1 00000 50002 6 | Brown Bag | 3/9/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Cheddar BLT | 6.9 oz | 1 00000 50068 2 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Pepperjack Sub | 7.9 oz | 1 00000 50055 2 | Brown Bag | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Provolone BLT | 8.1 oz | 1 00000 50065 1 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Provolone on 12 Grain | 8.9 oz | 1 00000 50066 8 | Plastic Wedge | 3/7/2021 |
| MG Foods Turkey & Swiss Croissant | 7.5 oz | 1 00000 50011 8 | Brown Bag | 3/7/2021 |
Product labels are attached for identification of products.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard any remaining product. Consumers may contact MG Foods at 1-855-424-8390 Monday thru Friday 7:00am – 7:00 pm EST for any questions related to this recall or to request a full refund.
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