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USA – Nationwide Cyclospora Outbreak hits 2,272 with no source identified

Posted on November 7, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

As of October 24, 2023, 41 jurisdictions, including 40 states and New York City, have reported a total of 2,272 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis.

These individuals had not traveled outside of the United States during the 14 days before they got sick. This is an increase of 315 cases since the last update on August 31, 2023.

Sick people ranged in age from 2 to 96 years, with a median age of 51, and 57% were female. The median illness onset date was June 24, 2023 (range: April 1 to August 31). Of 2,242 people with information available, 186 have been hospitalized. Zero deaths have been reported.

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Belgium – Frozen lime leaves (Frozen lime leaves) from the BDMP brand – Salmonella

Posted on November 6, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name	Frozen lime leaves
Brand	BDMP
Unit	100g
Barcode	8851035821007
Minimum Durability Date (MBD)	05/15/2025
Batch	66135A

Danger : Possible presence of Salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

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France – Viennese schnitzel under modified atmosphere – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 6, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Product subcategory Meats
Product brand name ID’HALAL
Model names or references Bq8 ESC DDE VIEN 125G Sat ID’HAL NC, 1kg,
Product identification

GTIN Batch Date

3378740603346 4703487338 Use-by date 11/28/2023
Packaging Modified atmosphere tray, 1 kg
Start/end date of marketing From 10/24/2023 to 10/31/2023
Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark FR 56-222-002
Geographical sales area Whole France
Distributors HALLES MKT BONNO FDC,PROMOCASH,KIPLAMA,AUX QUATRE SEASONS,METRO,HYPER CHEAP,SAFAE,BENKHAPO SPRL,RHONE POULTRY,SEDIS TRADITION,MARCALI,JATI’MARKET AGEN,ETS MARCY,JLA SARL,FRANPRIX,MAISON BOUSHABA,MOUROUX DISCOUNT ,MAISON CLOTTES,URBAN FOOD MISCELLANEOUS,

GTIN	Batch	Date
3378740603346	4703487338	Use-by date 11/28/2023

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Singapore – Recall of Marusan Banana Soy Milk (1000ml) from Japan due to possible product spoilage

Posted on November 6, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

SFA

The Consumer Affairs Agency, Government of Japan has recalled Marusan Banana Soy Milk from Japan due to possible product spoilage. As the implicated product was imported into Singapore, SFA has directed the importer, Imei (Exim) Pte Ltd., to recall the implicated product. The recall is ongoing.
Consumers who have purchased the implicated products should not consume it. Those who have consumed the products and are unwell should seek medical attention. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.
Details of the implicated product as follows:
Product Name:
Marusan Banana Soy Milk (1000ml)
Country of Origin: Japan
Lot No.: JAN code – 4901033 630188
Expiry Date: November 4, 2023 to April 12, 2024
Picture: Consumer Affairs Agency, Government of
Japan
Issued by the Singapore Food Agency
5 November 2023

Click to access for-immediate-release-recall-of-marusan-banana-soy-milk-(1000ml)-from-japan-due-to-possible-product-spoilage.pdf

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Germany – Deer salami – VTEC/STEC E.coli

Posted on November 6, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

LMW

Alert type: Groceries

Date of first publication:

November 3, 2023

Product name: Deer salami

Manufacturer (distributor):

“Wurzener Wurstspezialitäten GmbH”

Reason for warning:

Contamination with VTEC bacteria

Packaging Unit: 180g and 400g

Durability: There is no clear best-before date.

Lot identification: 2318608 and 2318605

Additional Information:

The goods were sold to end customers and dealers in Baden-Würtemberg, Lower Saxony and Saxony. The goods were sold between July 18th. and October 23, 2023.

Click to access R%DCCKRUF+Hirschsalami.pdf

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France – bone-in white ham cut – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 6, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Product category Food
Product subcategory Others
Product brand name aosta
Model names or references white ham with rind on the bone Aosta cut
Product identification

GTIN Batch Date

2569753085400 0432440271 Use-by date 08/11/2023
Packaging 8,540kg
Start/end date of marketing From 03/10/2023 to 27/10/2023
Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark FR13.074.001.CE
Further information store gencode: 0209363000000
Geographical sales area traditional charcuterie Super U Bassens
Distributors Super U

GTIN	Batch	Date
2569753085400	0432440271	Use-by date 08/11/2023

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France – Veal paupiette – Salmonella

Posted on November 3, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Product category Food
Product subcategoryMeats
Product brand name 100% Aussonne
Model names or references Veal paupiette
Product identification

GTIN Batch Date

0209069000000 / Use-by date between 10/23/2023 and 10/26/2023
Packaging Sale by piece
Start/end date of marketing From 10/23/2023 to 10/26/2023
Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information Sold in the traditional butcher section
Geographical sales area E.Leclerc Aussonne Montauban
Distributors E.Leclerc Aussonne Montauban

GTIN	Batch	Date
0209069000000	/	Use-by date between 10/23/2023 and 10/26/2023

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France – PIERRE DES BURONS – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 3, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Product category Food
Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
Product brand name HENNART
Model names or references article code 07518 and article code 13760

Product identification

GTIN	Batch	Date
3700222102786	LOT 327805	Minimum durability date 10/19/2023
3700222102786	LOT 327824	Minimum durability date 10/19/2023
3700222102786	LOT 327814	Minimum durability date 10/18/2023
3700222105039	LOT 338502	Minimum durability date 08/11/2023

Products List Rappel_Pierre_Brons_LOT_DDM.pdf Attachment
Packaging Filmed cut cheese bar
Start/end date of marketing From 03/10/2023 to 05/10/2023
Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark FR 62.215.030 CE
Further information PIERRE DES BURONS WITH RAW MILK APPROXIMATELY 4KG
Geographical sales area Whole France
Distributors INDEPENDENTS CORA SAINTE MARIE AUX CHENES 57255 SUPERLOG 6041 GOSSELIES BELGIUM OTERA AMIENS OTERA VILLENEUVE d’ASCQ OERA AVELIN INTERMARCHE GROIX INTERMARCHE MONS EN BAROEUIL LECLERC DAINVILLE LECLERC MONTBELIARD LECLERC ORCHIES
List of points of sale LIST_CLIENT_FRANCE_ET_BELGIUM.pdf

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Poultry Products- Betel Leaves – Brazil Chicken Products – Pistachio Nuts- Lime Leaves – Live Clams – Chicken Meat –

Posted on November 3, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF

Salmonella Bardo in frozen chicken thigh from Poland in Finland

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Salmonella in chicken liver from Poland in France and North Macedonia

RASFF

Salmonella Minnesota in frozen chicken breast, boneless, skinless, from Brazil in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Netherlands and Slovakia

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Salmonella anatum in pistachio nuts from Germany in Finland. Germany and the USA

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Salmonella virchow in frozen lime leaves from Thailand via Netherlands in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Faeroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

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Salmonella Derby in fresh chicken quarters from Poland in the Czech Republic

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Salmonella enterica ser. enteritidis in live clams (Chamelea gallina) from Italy in Spain

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Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from Ukraine in the Netherlands and Hungary

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Salmonella in betel leaves from India in France

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Presence of Salmonella Infantis and Campylobacter jejuni in chicken leg meat boneless skin on vacuum from Poland in Slovakia