Rotavirus in oysters from France in the Netherlands
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In relation to the alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in liver sausage, communicated on September 30, it is reported that the product involved, in addition to being marketed under the CHACINAS EL BOSQUE brand, has been marketed under the brands HERMANOS GOMEZ JIMENEZ DE VILLAMARTIN and THE IBERIAN BACKSTAGE. In all cases, the affected lot is 120922 and the best-before date is 12/03/2023.
The updated data for the products involved are:
The distribution of the product has been made in certain locations in Andalusia and in an establishment in Barcelona.
As a precautionary measure, people who have the above product at home are advised to refrain from consuming it and gnaw it at the point of sale.
If you have consumed this product from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with listeriosis (fever, headache, vomiting or diarrhoea), it is recommended to go to a health centre.
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The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recalled products have been sold in Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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Yamaguchi Prefecture announced on 26 Sep 2022 that 46 residents of 2 elderly facilities run by the social welfare corporation Midoriyamakai in Furukawa-cho, Kudamatsu City developed foodborne illness caused by Clostridium perfringens. They complained of diarrhea and abdominal pain, but all but one with a chronic illness have recovered.
According to the prefecture, the 2 facilities are Gran Terrace Kudamatsu Chuo, a care house, and Hoshi Terrace, a special nursing home for the elderly. On 17 Sep 2022, a total of 109 residents and staff of the 2 facilities were served breakfast prepared by the Midoriyamakai-run school lunch facility. It is said that 46 people developed symptoms from the evening of the same day to 18 Sep 2022.
The prefectural government determined that the simmered food was the source of the illness, as Clostridium perfringens was detected in the simmered komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach) and deep-fried fish cakes served for breakfast.
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 662130002 | T21274 | Best before date 06/30/2023 |
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There were colonies of mold on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
The sample was taken from the loaded package. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.
| Batch: | L0852029538 |
| Best before date: | 07/08/2022 |
| Producer: | MP Krásno as, Hranická 34, Valašské Meziříčí |
| Country of origin: |  Czechia |
| Date of sample collection: | 29/07/2022 |
| Reference number: | 22-000437-SZPI-CZ |
Officials in New Zealand investigating Hepatitis A cases linked to berries have identified a connection with a past outbreak in Europe.
There are 12 hepatitis A infections from eating frozen berries in New Zealand. Eight have been linked by genetic sequencing, meaning they were likely exposed to the same source of the virus. Seven people have been hospitalized. The virus attacks the liver. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) was informed by the Ministry of Health of three Hepatitis A cases in September.
Foodstuffs Own Brands has recalled various Pams brand frozen berry products because of a possible link to the hepatitis A cases. Products are being removed from New World, Pak’n Save and Four Square shops nationwide, and from Trents and Raeward Fresh stores in the South Island.
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Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI is expanding its voluntary recall of Brie cheeses announced on September 30, 2022, because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, to include additional products, specifically baked brie cheeses. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
RECALL DETAILS
The following baked brie products are being added to the 9/30/2022 Old Europe Cheese voluntary recall. These are products with best by dates through 12/14/2022 and are subject to the voluntary recall. The products were distributed from August 01, 2022 through September 28, 2022 and were available at supermarkets, wholesale and retail stores nationwide and Mexico.
The following products being recalled are marked with Best By Dates ranging from September 28, 2022 to December 14, 2022.
|
Brand |
Product Name |
Packaging & size |
UPC Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| CULINARY TOUR | *8 oz Plain Baked Brie | Clamshell 8 oz | 011225005350 |
| CULINARY TOUR | *11 oz Cranberry Baked Brie | Clamshell 11 oz | 011225005367 |
| LA BONNE VIE | *8 oz Plain Baked Brie | Clamshell 8 oz | 820581678814 |
| LA BONNE VIE | *11 oz Cranberry Baked Brie | Clamshell 11 oz | 820581678821 |
| LIDL | * 8 oz Plain Baked Brie | Clamshell 8 oz | 4056489151203 |
| LIDL | *11 oz Cranberry Baked Brie | Clamshell 11 oz | 4056489151203 |
| LIDL | *11 oz Fig Baked Brie | Clamshell 11 oz | 4056489310907 |
| PRIMO TAGLIO | * 8 oz Plain Baked Brie | Clamshell 8 oz | 021130098460 |
| Reny Picot | *8 oz Plain Baked Brie | Clamshell 8 oz | 033421050088 |
| Reny Picot | *11 o zCranberry Baked Brie | Clamshell 11 oz | 033421051115 |
| Reny Picot | *11 oz Apple Baked Brie | Clamshell 11 oz | 033421500811 |
| Reny Picot | *11 oz Fig Baked Brie | Clamshell 11 oz | 033421053119 |
Consumers who have purchased the stated products are urged not to consume it and discard the product. FDA recommends in these cases that anyone who purchased or received any recalled products to use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Listeria can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.
Old Europe Cheese has set up a telephone line to answer any questions about this recall, The number is 269-925-5003 ext 335 and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm ET.
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3461934834619 | 1251 | Use-by date 28/10/2022 |
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3461934834619 | 1251 | Use-by date 30/10/2022 |
