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USA – Walmart recall: Tanimura & Antle romaine lettuce recalled from more than 1,000 Walmart stores over E. coli risk

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Walmart has released a list of the stores that carried the recalled Tanimura & Antle romaine lettuce.

Last week, Salinas, California-based Tanimura & Antle Inc. voluntarily recalled select single heads of romaine lettuce distributed across the country for possible E. coli contamination. The company posted an announcement on the Food and Drug Administration website Friday.

The affected lettuce is labeled with a “packed on date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020,” the company said. The UPC number on the lettuce is 0-27918-20314-9.

According to Tanimura & Antle, no other products or pack dates are being recalled and there have been “no reported illnesses associated with the recalled product.”

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Canada – More than 180 people have had Salmonella symptoms after eating at a Sarnia restaurant

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Dozens of people have contracted salmonella after eating at a restaurant in Sarnia and food truck in Corunna last month, according to Lambton Public Health.

On Monday, the local health unit confirmed that 41 people have now been diagnosed with salmonella after eating at the Barakat restaurant in Sarnia and the Barakat Food Truck in Corunna between Oct. 19 and Oct. 29. In total, the health unit said that more than 180 people have had symptoms consistent with the illness and nine people have been hospitalized.

On Oct. 30, the health unit put out its first news release, stating that they were looking into the situation. Days later on Nov. 5, they said there were 33 cases related to the outbreak in people between nine months and 73 years old.

Now the health unit has added several more infected individuals to the list.

Majority of the exposures took place between Oct. 21 and Oct. 25.

For anyone else who may have symptoms of salmonella, including diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps or vomiting, public health said they are advised to report the illness to Lambton Public Health and contact their health care provider as needed if symptomatic.

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UK – Diageo Great Britain recalls Guinness Draught 0.0% because of possible presence of mould

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FSA

Diageo Great Britain has taken the precautionary step of recalling Guinness Draught 0.0%, (non-alcoholic), due to the possible presence of mould in the products.

Product details

Guinness Draught 0.0%
Pack size 440ml Can 6×4 pk
Best before 09 August 2021, 17 August 2021, 24 August 2021

Risk statement

This product may contain mould. Mould does not usually cause food poisoning, however, the FSA would advise against consuming visibly mouldy foods because the presence of mould might make the food unsafe.

Action taken by the company

Diageo Great Britain is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Consumer Notice: Guinness Draught 0.0(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not consume it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought, for a full refund. Alternatively, contact the Diageo consumer careline on 0345 601 4558 or consumercare.gbandireland@diageo.com

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Denmark – Fermentation in Urtekram Rough Remoulade

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DVFA

Midsona Danmark A / S is recalling Urtekram Grov Remoulade due to the risk of fermentation in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: November 10, 2020

Modified November 10, 2020
What food:
Herbal Hug Rough Remoulade ( see photo )
Best before date: 14-06-2021
Net content: 200 ml
EAN barcode: 5765228400012
Lot no .: 1751109, 1751003 and 1751205
Produced in: France
Sold in:
Convenience stores in Denmark
Coop.dk 
The farm shop Månsson
Health food stores 
Calling company:
Midsona A / S
Cause:
There is a risk of fermentation in the product.
Risk:
The different taste may be due to the growth of microorganisms, which means that the product is no longer suitable for human consumption.
Advice for consumers:
Consumers who have purchased the product should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

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USA – Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Unknown Food (Fall 2020)

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FDA

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, is investigating illnesses in a third multistate outbreak of E.coli O157:H7 infections this Fall.

On November 6, 2020, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reported that as a part of routine sampling, they collected a product sample of romaine lettuce for testing. The sample tested positive for E. coli O157:H7 and subsequent whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis determined that the E. coli O157:H7 present in the samples matches the strain that has caused illnesses in this outbreak.

The strain of E. coli found in the Michigan sample is a third distinct strain not genetically related to the strains causing two distinct multi-state outbreaks of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli O157:H7 (STEC) that FDA and CDC announced on October 28, 2020. At this time, a specific food has not been linked to either of those outbreaks.

On November 6, 2020, Tanimura & Antle, Inc. recalled packaged single head romaine lettuce with a pack date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020 due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The firm recalled this product based on test results from a product sample collected and analyzed by MDARD before the WGS analysis showing the match to the outbreak strain was completed.

FDA and state partners are working with the firm to determine if additional romaine should be recalled.

At this time, there is not enough epidemiologic and traceback evidence to determine if ill people in this outbreak were exposed to romaine lettuce from Tanimura & Antle, Inc. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Recommendation

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers, should not eat, sell, or serve Tanimura & Antle, Inc. brand packaged single head romaine lettuce with a pack date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020.

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UK – Update 2: FSA issues precautionary safety and handling advice for specific eggs

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FSA

Precautionary advice to consumers who have purchased specific batches of British Lion eggs which may be contaminated with salmonella.

The FSA is issuing precautionary advice to consumers who have purchased specific batches of British Lion eggs which may be contaminated with salmonella.

This update includes the original products identified and additional products, which have all come from one farm.

The list of affected eggs has been updated to include a further batch and an amendment to a batch code. 

The eggs can be identified by the batch code and the best before date stamped on the eggshell.

The eggs affected are sold in stores listed below in England and Wales only, and are in batches 0UK15270, 1UK15270 and 3UK15270.

Product details for batch 3UK15270 

These are the products that have been added to the updated list on 10 November 2020 and are sold in England only.  

Aldi (certain stores) 

Product Pack size Best before dates
Merevale Large British Eggs 10 

From 07 November 2020 up to and including 01 December 2020 
Everyday Essentials Eggs 15

From 07 November 2020 up to and including 01 December 2020 

Product details for batch 0UK15270 

These are the products where the batch code has been amended.  

Sainsbury’s (certain stores)

ProductPack sizeBest before dates
SO Organic Large Eggs627 October 202028 October 202029 October 202030 October 202004 November 202005 November 202006 November 202007 November 202012 November 202017 November 2020
SO Organic Medium Eggs 627 October 202028 October 202029 October 202030 October 202031 October 202004 November 202005 November 202006 November 202007 November 202012 November 202013 November 202014 November 202015 November 202017 November 202018 November 202020 November 2020
SO Organic Mixed Size Eggs1227 October 202028 October 202029 October 202030 October 202031 October 202004 November 202005 November 202006 November 202007 November 202012 November 202013 November 202014 November 202015 November 202017 November 202020 November 2020

Product details for batch 1UK15270 

Sainsbury’s (certain stores)

ProductPack sizeBest before dates
by Sainsbury’s Medium Free Range Eggs6 27 October 202028 October 202030 October 202005 November 202008 November 202010 November 202012 November 202013 November 202014 November 202017 November 2020
by Sainsbury’s Large Free Range Eggs628 October 202030 October 202031 October 202001 November 202004 November 202005 November 202008 November 202009 November 202012 November 202014 November 202015 November 202018 November 2020
by Sainsbury’s Very Large Free Range Eggs627 October 202028 October 202030 October 202031 October 202001 November 202004 November 202005 November 202008 November 202009 November 202010 November 202012 November 202015 November 202017 November 202018 November 2020
by Sainsbury’s Medium Free Range Eggs1227 October 202001 November 2020 05 November 202008 November 202012 November 202013 November 202014 November 202018 November 2020
by Sainsbury’s Large Free Range Eggs1227 October 202028 October 202029 October 202030 October 2020 31 October 202001 November 2020 04 November 2020 05 November 202008 November 202009 November 202010 November 202012 November 202014 November 202015 November 202017 November 202018 November 2020
by Sainsbury’s Mixed Size Free Range Eggs1528 October 202030 October 202008 November 2020
by Sainsbury’s Basics Mixed Size Barn Eggs1501 November 202006 November 2020
J James Mixed Size Free Range Eggs 10 01 November 202005 November 202018 November 2020
by Sainsbury’s Mixed size Free Range Eggs612 November 202014 November 202017 November 2020
by Sainsbury’s Medium Free Range Eggs1510 November 202013 November 202018 November 2020

ViewCustomer safety advice about egg update – by Sainbury’s as PDF(Opens in a new window)(450.5 KB)

Aldi (certain stores) 

ProductPack sizeBest before dates
Merevale Medium Free Range Eggs604 November 202007 November 202020 November 2020
Merevale Large Free Range Eggs1228 October 202029 October 202001 November 202006 November 202007 November 202008 November 202011 November 202013 November 202020 November 2020
Merevale Medium Free Range Eggs1228 October 202008 November 202011 November 2020
Merevale Mixed Size Free Range Eggs1528 October 202029 October 202001 November 202006 November 202007 November 202011 November 202017 November 202020 November 2020
Merevale Large Free Range Eggs628 October 202029 October 202001 November 202006 November 202008 November 202017 November 202019 November 202020 November 2020
Merevale Very Large Free Range Eggs628 October 202029 October 202006 November 202007 November 202008 November 202011 November 202015 November 202019 November 202020 November 2020
Specially Selected Mixed Size Golden Yolk Free Range Eggs627 October 202028 October 202029 October 202030 October 202031 October 202001 November 202003 November 202004 November 202005 November 202007 November 202008 November 202009 November 202010 November 202011 November 202013 November 202015 November 202017 November 202018 November 202020 November 2020
Specially Selected Mixed Size British Blue Free Range Eggs627 October 202029 October 202031 October 202002 November 202003 November 202005 November 202007 November 202008 November 202010 November 202012 November 202013 November 2020

Asda (certain stores) 

ProductPack sizeBest before dates
Asda Large Free Range Eggs1228 October 202029 October 202030 October 202001 November 202007 November 202008 November 202013 November 202015 November 202019 November 202020 November 2020
Asda Medium Free Range Eggs1229 October 202001 November 202006 November 202008 November 202017 November 202019 November 2020
Asda Mixed Size Free Range Eggs1504 November 202006 November 202015 November 202019 November 2020
Asda Large Free Range Eggs628 October 202029 October 202006 November 202007 November 202013 November 202019 November 202020 November 2020
Asda Medium Free Range Eggs615 November 202019 November 2020
Fairburn’s Lincolnshire Mixed Size Free Range Eggs1501 November 202003 November 202005 November 202010 November 202014 November 2020
Extra Special Mixed Size Golden Yolk Free Range Eggs604 November 2020
Fairburn’s Lincolnshire Large Free Range Eggs1227 October 202003 November 202017 November 2020
Fairburn’s Lincolnshire Large Free Range Eggs627 October 202029 October 202001 November 202003 November 202011 November 202015 November 202018 November 2020
Extra Special Mixed Size British Blue Free Range Eggs627 October 202029 October 202031 October 202002 November 202004 November 202006 November 202007 November 202009 November 202011 November 2020

Costco (certain stores) 

ProductPack sizeBest before dates
Fairburn’s Large Free Range Eggs2408 November 202015 November 202020 November 2020
Fairburn’s Medium Free Range Eggs2420 November 2020
British Blue Mixed Size Free Range Eggs1527 October 202029 October 202031 October 202004 November 202005 November 202007 November 202010 November 202012 November 2020

Morrisons (certain stores) 

ProductPack sizeBest before dates
W.M. Morrison Chippindale Mixed Size Eggs1527 October 202001 November 202017 November 202019 November 2020
Fairburn Loose EggsSold loose31 October 2020

Risk to consumers

A very small number of the above eggs may be contaminated with salmonella, due to it being found in the environment. The eggshell surface might also be contaminated. 

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. 

Our advice to consumers

As a precaution, consumers are advised to thoroughly cook the eggs listed in the tables above, this means the egg yolks and whites should not be eaten runny. This will eliminate salmonella and avoid risk of illness.  

Consumers should always follow good hygiene and egg handling practices when handling eggs and associated packaging, including:  

  • storing eggs in the fridge until use 
  • using eggs by the best before date 
  • cleaning surfaces and kitchen equipment effectively after use, including the fridge  
  • washing hands thoroughly after handling of eggs, including packaging and eggshells

Anyone who is concerned about symptoms should contact their GP or out of hours service in the first instance. 

Consumers who wish to return the potentially affected eggs should contact the store from where they bought them for further information. 

Only the eggs listed above sold at the stores in the table are affected.  No other eggs sold by these retailers or eggs sold at other shops are affected. There is no need to change your shopping habits for eggs or your usual cooking habits for eggs not listed above.

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Research – Reporting delay likely impacted size of sandwich Listeria outbreak

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Food Safety News

Later infections in a deadly Listeria outbreak traced to sandwiches served in hospitals in England could have been prevented, according to an investigation into the incident.

The first outbreak patient in April 2019 was not confirmed for almost two months because Public Health England did not get the isolate for typing from the hospital until early June.

Officials said it was “conceivable” that earlier receipt of the isolate would have raised the possibility of a wider problem sooner and may have led to earlier intervention and prevention of some further cases in the outbreak. Referral of clinical isolates is voluntary. Experts say making such action mandatory should be considered.

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USA – Fresh Express Inc – Div of Chiquita Brands – FDA Warning Letter

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FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) inspected your bagged salad operation located at 1109 East Lake Street, Streamwood, IL 60107, from June 25, 2020 through July 23, 2020. The inspection was initiated as part of an investigation of a multistate foodborne outbreak of cyclosporiasis (human infections with the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis). As of September 23, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that at least 701 people from 14 states have been infected with Cyclospora cayetanensis. Based on epidemiological and traceback evidence, CDC and FDA have determined that bagged salad mixes containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage manufactured at your Streamwood, IL facility were the source of this multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak. On June 19, 2020, you recalled bagged salad mix containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and carrots, because they had the potential to be contaminated with Cyclospora. The Public Health Agency of Canada is also investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis infections occurring in three Canadian provinces in which Fresh Express brand salad products containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage have been identified as the likely source of the outbreak. This is the second outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to Fresh Express product. In 2018, a multistate foodborne outbreak of cyclosporiasis involving 511 confirmed cases from 15 states was linked to salads sold at a fast food restaurant and manufactured at your Streamwood, IL facility.

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Belgium – Goat cheese from the Bettine, Delhaize, Centurion and Carrefour brands – Listeria monocytognes

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AFSCA

Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed Rapid Alert System), the presence of Listeria monocytogenes was detected in goat cheeses of the Bettine, Delhaize, Centurion and Carrefour brands .

The AFSCA has therefore decided to withdraw these products from sale and to recall them to consumers.

The FASFC also asks not to consume these products and to bring them back to the point of sale where they were purchased.

Product description

Ripened goat cheese from the Bettine brand
– Product name: geitenkaas gerijpt 200g
– Brand: Bettine
– Use-by date (DLC): from 10/28/2020 to 12/30/2020
– Item number: 5020060
– EAN code: 8712023011292
– Weight: 200g

The product was sold via Sligro (Ottergemsesteenweg Zuid 720, 9000 Gent)

White goat cheese from the brand Bettine
– Product name: geitenkaas wit 450g
– Brand: Bettine
– Use by date ( DLC): from 10/28/2020 to 12/30/2020
– Article number: 5010434
– EAN code: 8712023020089
– Weight: 450g

The product was sold via Sligro (Ottergemsesteenweg Zuid 720, 9000 Gent), Ramhoreca (zoning du Brûlé 79, 7390 Quaregnon) and via La petite folie (Place de la resistance 9, 7711 Dottignies).

Bûche Sainte Maure (200g) from the brand Delhaize
– Product name: Bûche Sainte Maure 200g
– Brand: Delhaize
– Use by date (DLC): 6/11/2020, 10/11/2020, 11/11/2020, 17/11/2020, 19/11/2020, 24/11/2020, 26 / 11/2020, 1/12/2020, 8/12/2020, 15/12/2020 and 23/12/2020
– Weight: 200g

The product was sold through Delhaize stores.

Centurion brand goat log
– Product name: 25% goat cheese log
– Brand: Centurion
– Lots and use-by dates (DLC):
            o Product sold at Match:
                        – DLC = 15/11/2020 with lot number = EG020EGE
                        – DLC = 04/11/202 with lot number = E305E34
                        – DLC = 08/11/2020 with lot number = E8008E8A
                        – DLC = 11/11/2020 with lot number = EG009EGE
            o Product sold at Cora:
                        – Lot = E7017E7A with DLC = 7/11/2020
                        – Lot = E9009EAA with DLC = 10/11/2020
                        – Lot = EG009EGE with DLC = 14/11/2020
                        – Lot = F0007F0A with DLC = 17/11/2020
                        – Lot = F0007F24 with DLC = 17/11/2020
– Weight: 150 g and 200 g

The product was sold through the Match and Cora stores .

Chèvre Bûche (150g) from the Carrefour brand
– Product name: Chèvre Bûche (150g)
– Brand: Carrefour
– Lots and expiration dates (DDM):
            o DDM = 13/11/2020 with lot number = E9009EAA, EE004EE4, EE013EEA
            o DDM = 14/11/2020 with lot number = EA009EFA
            o DDM = 15/11 / 2020 with batch number = EA009EFA, EE013EE4, EE013EG4, EG023EGA
            o DDM = 16/11/2020 with batch number = EG023EGA
            o DDM = 11/19/2020 with batch number = EG023EH4, EG023EGA, F0007F0A
            o DDM = 20/11/2020 with lot number = F0007F0A

The product was sold via Carrefour Market Groupe Mestdagh stores and via Carrefour stores.

For any additional information, you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800 / 13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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France – Product recall: Reghalal brand mini turkey nems – Listeria monocytogenes

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Oulah

Product recall: Reghalal brand mini turkey nems

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

▸ Barcode
3366760037456

▸
260g packaging

▸ Lot
20/30

▸ DLUO / DLC
11/25/2020

▸ Consumer service contact
Reghalal consumer service: 02 97 60 33 88 (working hours)

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

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