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- On 1/27/2023, an updated outbreak advisory was issued for the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to enoki mushrooms (reference #1127) to include additional products.
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USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks – Cor Outbreak Table
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Hong Kong – Lap-mei (Chinese Preserved Meat) and Food Safety
Lap-mei is a favourite food of many people, distinctive for its colour, aroma and taste. There are three types of lap-mei available on the local market. They are preserved Chinese sausages, preserved pork, and preserved ducks. Recently, media reported that some people tried to prepare their own home-made lap-mei, which has raised food safety concerns.
Some of the curing ingredients used to prepare lap-mei (e.g. salt) have antimicrobial functions while sodium nitrate/nitrite can also inhibit the growth of Clostridium botulinum and its toxin production. Improper conditions in processing of lap-mei may lead to food deterioration due to bacterial growth, and may affect health after consumption. However, it is worth noting that Clostridium botulinum may grow in oxygen free and low acid food (such as home-made Chinese sausages) and produce lethal toxin without causing noticeable deterioration in the food. Application of nitrate/ nitrite in curing should be limited to the amount required to achieve the intended effect only. Nitrites may react with other substances found in meat forming nitrosamines, compounds that may cause human cancer. Moreover, ingestion of significant amount of nitrite can cause methaemoglobinaemia, with red blood cells loses its ability to bind oxygen and causes hypoxia in the affected individuals. The condition is characterised by headache, weakness and breathlessness, and a bluish discolouration of the skin and mucous membranes. Infants and young children are more susceptible to this condition because their digestive and methaemoglobin reductase systems are still immature.
Members of the public should buy lap-mei from reliable retailers, maintain a balanced diet and avoid excessive consumption of lap-mei (especially for individuals with diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol). In addition, infants are highly susceptible to nitrite toxicity and should avoid consuming lap-mei. The intake of lap-mei among young children should also be restricted.
Posted in Clostridium, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, food safety training, Food Testing, Food Toxin
Germany – BIOGRENO Organic Herb Mix, deep-frozen – SeBIOGRENO Organic Herb Mix, deep-frozen -STEC E.coli
Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 02/01/2023
Product name:
BIOGRENO Organic Herb Mix, deep-frozen
Product images:
Photo from the Dresden consumer market by employees
Photo from the Dresden consumer market by employees
Manufacturer (distributor):
Manufacturer: Distributor: Darégal SAS Darégal Gourmet Deutschland GmbH 6 boulevard Joffre Gewerbepark 5a F- 91490 Milly-la-Forêt D – 49143 Bissendorf
Reason for warning:
Detection of verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC/STEC)
Packaging Unit: Cardboard box – 50g
Durability: 04/26/2025
Production date: 04/26/2022
Lot identification: 22CS000352
Further information:
Escherichia coli (E.coli)
Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) An EHEC (synonyms: STEC, VTEC) disease usually manifests itself within a week after infection with diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Babies, small children, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system in particular can develop more severe illnesses with bloody diarrhea. Rarely, especially in small children, acute kidney failure can occur in a second flare-up a few days after the onset of diarrhea. Anyone who has eaten this food and develops severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and report possible EHEC infection. It makes no sense to seek preventive medical treatment without symptoms.
Click to access 2023_01_31+Produktr%FCckruf+BIOGRENO.pdf
Further information on the pathogen can be found here: http://www.infectionsschutz.de/erregersteckbriefe/ehec/
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Italy – Traditional raw salami – Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes
Brand : Agrisalumeria Luiset
Denomination : Traditional raw salami
Reason for reporting : Remind for microbiological risk
Date of publication : 1 February 2023
Documentation
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France – Tommes de Savoie Frermière (IGP), farmhouse tommette, SARVAN cheese- Listeria monocytogenes
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Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
- Product brand name Domain Reinach
- Model names or references TOMME DE SAVOIE FARM PGI – DOMAINE REINACH brand
- Identification of products
Batch Tommes de Savoie farmhouse (IGP): from lot 2964 to lot 2975 Floor tiles: lots 51222, 61222, 81222, 91222, 171222 Sarvan: lots 31222, 151222, 171222 - Packaging In bulk in plastic crate and/or packaged in cardboard/packaging
- Marketing start/end date From 05/01/2023 to 20/01/2023
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Health mark EN 73-179-005 EC
- Further information None
- Geographic area of sale Whole France
- Distributors SCPL Ugalait
- List of points of sale Status_Clients.pdf
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Suspicion of contamination by Listeria monocytogenes
- Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
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Germany – Simply Sunny, dried figs, 400g – Ochratoxin A
Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 01/31/2023
Product name:
Simply Sunny, dried figs, 400g
Product images:
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Manufacturer (distributor):
Eurogroup Deutschland GmbH Katzbergstraße 3 D – 40764 Langenfeld, Germany Distribution through branches of Penny Markt GmbH
Reason for warning:
Presence of ochratoxin A (“storage mold”)
Packaging Unit: 400g
Durability: 05/31/2023
Lot identification: OA350020356/2-11-630
Further information:
See attached consumer information
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France – Organic Smoked Salmon – 4 slices – 110g – Listeria monocytogenes
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
- Product brand name Mowi
- Model names or references Organic Smoked Salmon – 4 slices – 110g
- Identification of products
GTIN Batch Date 3321431026863 01136020 Use-by date 20/01/2023 - Packaging110g pack
- Marketing start/end date From 27/12/2022 to 20/01/2023
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Health mark EN 29.105.501.EC
- Geographic area of saleWhole France
- DistributorsGalec, Auchan, Monoprix
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product
- Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
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France – SCANDINAVIAN SALAD – Listeria monocytogenes
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
- Product brand name E. LECLERC THIONVILLE
- Model names or references SCANDINAVIAN SALAD
- Identification of products
GTIN Date 0202731000000 Use-by date between 03/01/2023 and 08/01/2023 - Packaging PLASTIC TRAYS
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Further information THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD IN THE PRE-PACKAGED CATERING DEPARTMENT
- Geographic area of sale THIONVILLE
- Distributors E. LECLERC THIONVILLE CENTER
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
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France – STUFFED MINI MORICETTES – Listeria monocytogenes
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
- Product brand name E. LECLERC THIONVILLE
- Model names or references STUFFED MINI MORICETTES
- Identification of products
GTIN Date 0207233000000 Use-by date 10/01/2023 - Packaging PLASTIC TRAYS
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Further information THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD IN THE PRE-PACKAGED CATERING DEPARTMENT
- Geographic area of sale THIONVILLE
- Distributors E. LECLERC THIONVILLE CENTER
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
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France – BRUSCHETTA WITH SALMON – Listeria monocytogenes
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
- Product brand name E. LECLERC THIONVILLE
- Model names or references BRUSCHETTA WITH SALMON
- Identification of products
GTIN Date 0202375000000 Use-by date between 01/01/2023 and 08/01/2023 - Packaging CARDBOARD BOX + TRANSPARENT LID
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Further information THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD IN THE PRE-PACKAGED CATERING DEPARTMENT
- Geographic area of sale THIONVILLE
- Distributors E. LECLERC THIONVILLE CENTER
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes
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