Category Archives: Food Hygiene

Austria – Hatzenstadt dairy butter – Listeria monocytogenes

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HATZSTÄDTER SENNEREIBUTTER with the best before date from 30.6-12.7. 2020 is not suitable for consumption due to contamination of Listeria monocytogenes!

Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes was found in the Hatzenstadt dairy butter from the manufacturer Sennereigenossenschaft Hatzenstädt.

The product is not suitable for consumption and can be returned to consumers in the cheese factory. The purchase price will of course also be refunded to customers without proof of purchase.

The person placing the product on the market fulfills his own responsibility in accordance with the provisions of food law and has therefore initiated a recall of the product. This warning does not mean that the hazard was caused by our company.

Inquiry note:
Sennereigenossenschaft Hatzenstädt Grenzing 22 6346 Niederndorferberg 0043 (0) 676 3114690
Email: bio @ hatzenstaedt.at

Canada – Warning not to consume smoked salmon sold by the company Lester’s Deli – Listeria monocyotgenes

MAPAQ

Quebec

 , June 26, 2020 –

The MAPAQ, in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Lester’s Deli (Lester Delicatessen and smoked meat), located at 1057, rue Bernard Ouest, in Montreal, is warning the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, as it does not have the required “Best Before” date.
Product name Format Target Lot
“SMOKED SALMON – SMOKED SALMON” 225 gr Units sold until June 25, 2020
The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until June 25, 2020 inclusive, and only at the establishment designated above. The smoked salmon was sold refrigerated; it was wrapped in a transparent plastic bag with a black background. The product label includes the words “Smoked salmon – Smoked salmon – 225 gr”.
The operator voluntarily recalls the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this warning as a precaution. People who have a unit of this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must either return it or discard it at the establishment where they purchased it. Even if the product in question does not show any sign of deterioration or a suspicious odor, consuming it can represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

Netherlands – Grill sausage pork, 350 grams Zwagerman, Lidl – Campylobacter

NVWA

Lidl Netherlands carries out a recall for the product “Grilled sausage pig, 350 grams, from the brand Zwagerman” with expiration date 08-08-2020 and EAN 2036 4434. During a quality check at the producer, the disease-causing bacterium Campylobacter has been detected. The Campylobacter bacteria can cause gastrointestinal complaints, flu, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Customers are urged not to consume this product and to return it to a Lidl store.

USA – If You Have Cyclospora Symptoms, Please Get Tested For the Parasite

Food Poisoning Bulletin cardcyclosporasme

For many reasons, probably including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, these days many people are reluctant to go to the doctor if they are sick. This can lead to disastrous consequences. In the field of food poisoning, these patients may be misdiagnosed, go undiagnosed, and may suffer permanent lifelong health consequences if not treated. If you have cyclospora symptoms, please get tested for the parasite.

South Korea – E. coli infections tied to kindergarten south of Seoul rise to 58

YNA

SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) — The number of people infected with a strain of E. coli bacteria in connection to a kindergarten just south of Seoul reached 58, one more from the previous day, health authorities said Monday.

Health authorities have widened a probe into the E. coli outbreak in Ansan, about 50 kilometers south of the capital, since a kindergarten student first showed symptoms of illness on June 12.

As of 6 p.m. Sunday, 114 students and their family members showed suspected symptoms, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC).

Of 21 hospitalized patients, 16 people, including 14 students, showed symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of E. coli that can cause kidney failure. Of them, four are undergoing dialytic therapy.

Canada – Correction – Food Recall Warning – Fresh Express brand salad products recalled due to Cyclospora

CFIA

Advisory details

Ottawa, June 29, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on June 28, 2020 has been amended to correctly identify the affected products. The corrections for these products are marked by an asterisk (*).

Fresh Express is recalling Fresh Express brand salad products from the marketplace due to possible Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Production Code Best Before Date
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar 323 g 0 71279 30931 6* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 08*
Fresh Express American 312 g 0 71279 24100 5* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 11*
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Thai ‘N’ Cashews 332 g 0 71279 30925 5* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 11*
Fresh Express Veggie Lover’s 312 g* 0 71279 28106 3* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 11*
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp 315 g 0 71279 30933 0* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 11*
Fresh Express Iceberg Garden 680 g 0 71279 10411 9* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 12*
Fresh Express Iceberg Garden 340 g 0 71279 10302 0* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 12*
Fresh Express Shreds Iceberg* 227 g* 0 71279 15101 4* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 12*
Fresh Express Green & Crisp 312 g 0 71279 10813 1* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 12*
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Asian 340 g 0 71279 30929 3* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 13*
Fresh Express Chopped Kit Southwest 326 g 0 71279 30930 9* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 12*
Fresh Express 3 Colour Deli Cole Slaw* 397 g 0 71279 12302 8* All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number All best before dates up to and including Jul 14*

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 products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Cyclospora may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. People infected with Cyclospora can experience a wide range of symptoms, including watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea. Some people do not get sick at all, while others suffer from a severe upset stomach. Few people get seriously ill.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products in Canada.

Product photos

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  • Fresh Express - Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar
  • Fresh Express - Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar (universal product code)
  • Fresh Express- American
  • Fresh Express- American (universal product code)
  • Fresh Express - Chopped Kit Thai 'N' Cashews
  • Fresh Express - Chopped Kit Thai 'N' Cashews (universal product code)
  • Fresh Express - Veggie Lover's
  • Fresh Express - Veggie Lover's (universal product code)
  • Fresh Express - Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp
  • Fresh Express - Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp (universal product code)
  • Fresh Express - Iceberg Garden 680g
  • Fresh Express - Iceberg Garden 680g (universal product code)
  • Fresh Express - Iceberg Garden 340g
  • Fresh Express - Iceberg Garden 340g (universal product code)
  • Fresh Express - Shreds  Iceberg
  • Fresh Express - Shreds  Iceberg (universal product code)
  • Fresh Express - Green & Crisp
  • Fresh Express - Green & Crisp (universal product code)
  • Fresh Express - Chopped Kit Asian
  • Fresh Express - Chopped Kit Asian (universal product code)
  • Fresh Express - Chopped Kit Southwest
  • Fresh Express - Chopped Kit Southwest (universal product code)
  • Fresh Express - 3 Colour Deli Cole Slaw
  • Fresh Express - 3 Colour Deli Cole Slaw (universal product code)

Public enquiries and media

Company information
Fresh Express
Consumer Service Centre: 1-866-709-8410
Media Inquiries: Barbara Hines 972-677-8127
Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca

USA – Salad Supplier Recall Expanded after Potential Cyclospora Contamination; Hy-Vee Pulls Additional Salads as a Result

FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Produce
Reason for Announcement:
Possible Cyclospora Contamination
Company Name:
Hy-Vee Inc.
Brand Name:
Hy-Vee
Product Description:
Chopped Salad Kit, Shredded Iceberg and more

Company Announcement

Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is recalling an additional 12 salads across its eight-state region due to the potential that they may be contaminated with Cyclospora. The potential for contamination was brought to Hy-Vee’s attention when Fresh Express – which manufactures the product – announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) expanded its investigation of an outbreak of Cyclospora in the upper Midwest section of the United States. The 12 salads are in addition to the 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad product that Hy-Vee pulled last week after initial notification of the investigation. Hy-Vee now has 13 private label bagged salad products (all expiration dates) that are being recalled as a result.

The products were distributed to Hy-Vee grocery stores across its eight-state region of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The list below outlines the 13 products that have been recalled. No other Hy-Vee branded salads are impacted by today’s recall.

USA – Fresh Express Issues a Precautionary Recall of Products Containing Iceberg, Red Cabbage and Carrots Produced at Its Streamwood, IL Facility Due to a Potential Cyclospora Risk

FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Possible Cyclospora Contamination
Company Name:
Fresh Express
Brand Name:
Fresh Express, Giant Eagle and more
Product Description:
Old fashioned coleslaw, 3 color deli coleslaw and more

Company Announcement

Fresh Express, out of an abundance of caution, has issued a voluntary recall of branded and private label salad products produced at its Streamwood, IL facility that contain iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrot ingredients due to a possible health risk from Cyclospora. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 200 illnesses have been reported in connection with a current outbreak of Cyclospora occurring in primarily Midwest states.

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite. A person may become infected after ingesting contaminated food or water. Common symptoms include severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, body aches and fatigue. The infection is treated with antibiotics and most people respond quickly to treatment.

The Fresh Express recall includes only those salads that are clearly marked with the letter Z at the beginning of the Product Code, which is located in the upper right-hand corner of the front of the package. Products containing the ingredients iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrots AND displaying the Product Code Z178, or a lower number, are recalled.

Recalled products were distributed to select retail stores between June 6 and June 26 in various states including, for example, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

No other Fresh Express products are subject to recall.

Fresh Express customers have been notified of the recall and instructed to immediately remove recalled products from all store shelves, distribution, and other inventories to ensure they are no longer available for sale or consumption.

Consumers who may have a recalled salad should discard it immediately and not eat it. Consumers with questions, or to obtain refunds, may contact the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center toll-free at (800) 242-5472 on Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.

Fresh Express takes food safety matters very seriously, stringently follows all mandated regulations and implements preventive measures designed to minimize potential risks. Fresh Express is working in close coordination with FDA in its continuing investigation to identify a definitive source of the current Cyclospora outbreak.

Ireland – Recall of Union Hall Smoked Salmon Pate due to the Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.35
Product: Union Hall Smoked Salmon Paté; pack size: 100g; IE CK 0031 EC
Batch Code: Use by: 18/07/2020
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Union Hall Smoked Fish is recalling the above batch of its Smoked Salmon Paté due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.  Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.  

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Union Hall Pate

USA – Cyclospora Recall Expands: Fresh Express, Giant Eagle, Hy-Vee, Walmart, Jewel-Osco, and ALDI Salads Recalled

Outbreak News Today

Citing potential Cyclospora risk, today Fresh Express expanded its recall of products containing iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and carrots.  The salad products were produced at Fresh Express’ Streamwood, IL facility.  Here is a list of recalled products.  This expands the Fresh Express recall of June 18, 2020.  The recalled salad products were sold at Giant Eagle, Hy-Vee, Walmart, Jewel-Osco, and ALDI.