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France – Product recall: GUSTO Y SABOR Catalan fuets – Salmonella

Posted on December 2, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: GUSTO Y SABOR Catalan fuets

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella.

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

Foodborne illness caused by Salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Catalan peasant
fuet • Lot: 020373 – 0203377 – 020381
• DLC: 01/30/21

▸ Catalan peppered peasant
fuet
• Lot: 020369 • BBE: 30/01/21

▸ Catalan peasant onion
fuet • Lot: 020369 – 020384
• BBE: 01/30/21

▸ Catalan peasant fine herbs
fuet
• Lot: 020369 • BBE: 01/30/21

▸ Fuet extra red pepper
• Lot: 020384
• BBE: 30/01/21

▸ Packaging
Flow-pack sachets or without packaging

▸ Net weight
170g

▸ Sanitary
stamp ES 10.01867 / GE CE

▸ Consumer service contact
The Company “ROUSSILLON SALAISONS” is available to consumers to answer their questions at the telephone number: 04.68.52.97.80

▸ Source
https://www.supercasino.fr/

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Italy – SPICY WASTED ABRUZZESE SAUSAGE – Salmonella

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Brand : TAVOLA ITALIA

Name : SPICY WASTED ABRUZZESE SAUSAGE

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 2 December 2020

Documentation

Documentation

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USA – Shenandoah Growers issues voluntary recall of select organic basil -Cyclospora

Posted on December 1, 2020 by | Leave a comment

The Packer

Shenandoah Growers, Harrisonburg, Va., has recalled about 15,000 units of organic basil in select packages, due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora.

The recall is limited and voluntary, according to a Food and Drug Administration news release.

These items were packed under branded and private label fresh-cut, USDA-certified organic basil clamshells at its Jefferson, Ga., facility and Harrisonburg facilities with 19 lot codes, all with the country of origin of Colombia.

Recalled products were distributed to retail stores between Oct. 20-30 in states including Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C.

No other Shenandoah Growers products are subject to recall, and the company has no knowledge of any illness reported or related to this product, according to the release.

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USA – Vegpro International Issues a Recall of Fresh Attitude Baby Spinach Because of Potential Salmonella Health Risk

Posted on December 1, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Company Announcement

Vegpro International of Sherrington, QC CAN is recalling Fresh Attitude baby spinach (5oz and 11oz) with Best before dates of Dec 4th (for 11oz) and Dec 4th & 5th (for the 5oz), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis

These products were produced in Vegpro’s Eastern Canadian plant and have been distributed ONLY in Eastern Canada and in the Northeastern United States (NY,NJ, DE, CT,MD & PA ). All other Fresh Attitude product sold in the US is produced in Belle-Glade Florida and is not linked to this recall whatsoever and therefore safe for consumption.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product was possibly contaminated with Salmonella subsequent investigation indicates that the problem may have been caused by contamination of a part of a lot of  Baby Spinach.

Veg Pro recalled due to health risk

  • BABY SPINACH. 8 X 5 OZ, Fresh Attitude, Best before 2020-12-04 & 2020-12-05
    UPC : 888048000042
    UPC case : 10888048000049
  • BABY SPINACH. 9 X 11 OZ, Fresh Attitude, Best before 2020-12-04
    UPC : 888048000288
    UPC case : 10888048000285

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-877-613-5700 or on our website at: http://vegpro.com/contact/

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Vegpro International
 1-877-613-5700
 http://vegpro.com/contact/

Product Photos

  • BABY SPINACH CLAM. 8 X 5 OZ Front
  • BABY SPINACH CLAM. 8 X 5 OZ back
  • BABY SPINACH CLAM. 9 X 11 OZ front
  • BABY SPINACH CLAM. 9 X 11 OZ back

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Hong Kong – Four poisoned by chicken dish

Posted on November 30, 2020 by | Leave a comment

The Standard

Four people have fallen sick from two suspected food poisoning cases after eating a chicken dish at Chicken Soup Noodle House in Pilkem Street in Jordan, the Center for Health Protection said today.

All the patients were in stable condition as of last night.

In the first case, a 39-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman developed symptoms such as abdominal pains, diarrhea and vomiting within 9.5 to ten hours after consuming the chicken dish at the eatery on November 21.

In another case, two women aged between 32 and 34 developed similar symptoms within 10 to 12.5 hours after eating the same dish from the restaurant on November 22.

The center reminded citizens to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene so as to prevent food-borne diseases. 

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Italy – TAVOLA ITALIA – SPICY WASTED ABRUZZESE SAUSAGE -Salmonella

Posted on November 30, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Brand : TAVOLA ITALIA

Name : SPICY WASTED ABRUZZESE SAUSAGE

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 30 November 2020

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Documentation

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Israel – Laviton Ltd. Issues a Recall for the Product: Raw Whole Sesame Seed Tahini – Salmonella

Posted on November 30, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Laviton Ltd. wishes to inform the public that upon inspection by the Food Service in the Beer Sheva District Public Health Bureau, salmonella bacteria were found in the following products:
Only products stamped with expiration date 19.08.21!
Artzieli Tahini Jar –Raw Whole Sesame Seed Tahini, 350 grams, expiration date: 19.08.21, barcode: 72900182510962.
Artzieli Tahini Jar –Raw Whole Sesame Seed Tahini, 200 grams, expiration date: 19.08.21, barcode: 72900182510723.
Artzieli Tahini Jar –Raw Whole Sesame Seed Tahini, 700 grams, expiration date: 19.08.21, barcode: 72900182510104.
Artzieli Tahini Bucket –Raw Whole Sesame Seed Tahini, 5 kilograms, expiration date: 19.08.21. 5.
Artzieli Tahini Bucket –Raw Whole Sesame Seed Tahini, 18 kilograms,expiration date: 19.08.21.
Consumers in possession of this product are urged not to consume it and are encouraged to call the Company’s offices at 08-6674740 to arrange for a replacement product.
Simultaneously, the Company will issue a recall of the product from shelves, in coordination with the Food Service in the Ministry of Health.
In healthy individuals, salmonella bacteria may cause sickness with such symptoms as fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), nausea, vomiting,and stomach aches. In rare cases,complications may occur in such vulnerable populations as young children, the immunosuppressed,and the elderly. The bacteria may cause severe sickness and sometimes even death.

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France – Mostly children sick in French Salmonella outbreak

Posted on November 30, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Mainly children are sick in a Salmonella outbreak in France linked to a type of dried sausage.

There have been 26 cases of salmonellosis, 17 of which concern children, identified by the National Reference Center for Salmonella at Institut Pasteur and Santé publique France in October and November. Those interviewed fell ill from Sept. 22 and ate dry sausages bought in the same store.

The link between Salmonella Bovismorbificans illness and consumption of dry cold meats manufactured by France Salaison was confirmed earlier this month by the Directorate General for Food (DGAL), the Directorate General for Health and Santé publique France. The company is based in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise in the Rhone region of France.

Potentially contaminated product has also been sent to Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal and Slovenia.

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Research – Source attributed case-control study of campylobacteriosis in New Zealand

Posted on November 30, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Background

Following an initial reduction in human campylobacteriosis in New Zealand after the implementation of poultry food chain-focused interventions during 2006–2008, further decline has been relatively small.
We report a year-long study of notified campylobacteriosis cases, incorporating a case control study combined with a source attribution study. The purpose was to generate up-to-date evidence on the relative contributions of different sources of campylobacteriosis in New Zealand.

Methods

The study approach included: A case-control study of notified cases (aged six months or more) sampled in a major urban centre (Auckland, every second case) and a mixed urban/rural area (Manawatū/Whanganui, every case), between 12 March 2018 and 11 March 2019.
Source attribution of human campylobacteriosis cases sampled from these two regions over the study period by modelling of multilocus sequence typing data of Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli isolates from faecal samples of notified human cases and relevant sources (poultry, cattle, sheep).

Results

Most cases (84%) were infected with strains attributed to a poultry source, while 14% were attributed to a cattle source. Approximately 90% of urban campylobacteriosis cases were attributed to poultry sources, compared to almost 75% of rural cases.
Poultry consumption per se was not identified as a significant risk factor. However specific risk factors related to poultry meat preparation and consumption did result in statistically significantly elevated odds ratios.

Conclusions

The overall findings combining source attribution and analysis of specific risk factors indicate that poultry meat remains a dominant pathway for exposure and infection.

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France – Product recall: Reflet de France brand sheep terracotta – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 30, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Reflet de France brand sheep terracotta

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Lot
2020_204

▸ Marketing
in the traditional department between 11/05/2020 and 11/24/2020.

▸ Consumer service contact
For any further information, you can contact the Carrefour consumer service by dialing N ° Cristal 09 69 39 7000 (non-surcharged call from a landline) from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or by Mail service_consommateurs @ carrefour. com.

▸ Source
https://www.carrefour.fr/

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