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Austria – Culinea Austrian meat dumplings (10 pieces), 1000 g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on May 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AGES

The AGES informs about a recall of the company Lidl Austria. The company recalled the product Culinea Austrian meat dumplings (10 pieces), 1000 g on May 24th, 2022:
recall reason ; Listeria
Marketed by ; Lidl Austria
Manufacturer; Weinbergmaier GmbH
Expiry Date
04/21/2023
Batch number
L2164

PRODUCT RECALL: “Culinea Austrian meat dumplings (10 pieces), 1000 g” from the manufacturer “Weinbergmaier GmbH”

The manufacturer “Weinbergmaier GmbH” is currently recalling the product “Culinea Austrian meat dumplings (10 pieces), 1000 g” with the best before date April 21, 2023 and batch L2164.

Listeria monocytogenes was detected during a routine inspection of the flesh. Listeria monocytogenes can trigger severe gastrointestinal diseases and symptoms similar to those of a flu. Serious disease progressions can occur in certain groups of people (infants, small children, pregnant women as well as old and sick people). Because of this health risk, customers should be aware of the recall and not consume the affected product.

The affected food “Culinea Austrian meat dumplings (10 pieces), 1000 g” with the best before date April 21, 2023 and batch L2164 was sold at Lidl Austria. For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Lidl Austria reacted immediately and removed the affected food from sale. The food can be returned in all Lidl branches. The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presenting the receipt.

Only the food “Culinea Österreichische Fleischknödel (10 pieces), 1000 g” with the best before date April 21, 2023 and batch L2164 is affected by the recall. Other Culinea brand foods sold at Lidl Austria are not affected by this recall.

The manufacturer Weinbergmaier GmbH apologizes to all those affected for the inconvenience caused. This warning does not state that the hazard was caused by Lidl Austria or Weinbergmaier GmbH.

Customer service
If you have any questions, the Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free number 0800/500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

original recall

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France – Mackerel Fillet – Histamine

Posted on May 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name unbranded
  • Model names or references mackerel fillet
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    1275012015 Use-by date 05/18/2022
  • Products List PRODUCT.pdf Enclosed
  • Packaging VACUUM PACK
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/13/2022 to 05/18/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 62 667 126 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: LOIRET (45)
  • Distributors SUPER U

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall histamines
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic beverages, meats)

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France – Poultry skewer with Cajun marinade -Salmonella

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Father Anselm
  • Model names or references Sold without packaging on request or in trays of 4
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    00000000 fab 05/19/22
  • Products List List_of_products_concerned.pdf Enclosed
  • Marketing start/end date From 20/05/2022 to 22/05/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 69.259.002 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale markets in Lyon 8 La Plaine or United States / Bron / Lyon 4 Flammarion or Croix-Rousse / Saint Fons / Vénissieux
  • Distributorsno distributor concerned

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall alert Presence of Salmonella in the turmeric used to make the marinade
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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France – Label Rouge rindless superior cooked ham – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on May 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Saint-Alby
  • Model names or references Label Rouge rindless superior cooked ham 160g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    20057626 20421400006 Use-by date 06/12/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/23/2022 to 05/24/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 13 074 001 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale See list of supermarkets attached
  • Distributors Some Lidl supermarkets. See attached list.
  • List of points of saleList_of_Supermarkets.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall A supplier self-check revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Beaufort dry sausage 180g VPF – Salmonella

Posted on May 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Alliance Producer
  • Model names or references Beaufort dry sausage 180g VPF
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3498301003320 13922 Date of minimum durability 07/18/2022
    3498301003320 14022 Date of minimum durability 19/07/2022
  • Packaging under perforated film
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/23/2022 to 07/19/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 69.201.002 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Crossroads
  • List of points of sale list_of_stores.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Unsatisfactory bacteriological test: salmonella detected
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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USA – Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Peanut Butter (May 2022) – Update

Posted on May 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FDA

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products produced at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, Kentucky.

CDC’s review of epidemiological information indicates that five out of five people reported consuming peanut butter and four of the five people specifically reported consuming different varieties of Jif brand peanut butter prior to becoming ill. FDA conducted Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis on an environmental sample collected at the Lexington, KY, J.M. Smucker Company facility in 2010. The analysis shows that this 2010 environmental sample matches the strain causing illnesses in this current outbreak. Epidemiologic evidence indicates that Jif brand peanut butter produced in the J.M. Smucker Company facility located in Lexington, KY, is the likely cause of illnesses in this outbreak.

J.M. Smucker Company has voluntarily recalled certain Jif brand peanut butter products that have the lot code numbers between 1274425 – 2140425, only if the first seven digits end with 425 (manufactured in Lexington, KY). Photo examples are included below.

FDA’s investigation is ongoing and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

Recommendation

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve any recalled Jif brand peanut butter.

For Consumers

Follow these steps:

  1. Check if you have Jif peanut butter in your home.
  2. Locate the lot code on the back of the jar, under the Best If Used By Date (the lot code may be next to the Best If Used By Date for cups or squeeze pouches).
  3. In the lot code, if the first four digits are between 1274 and 2140, and if the next three numbers after that are ‘425’, this product has been recalled and you should not consume this product. An example is below.

If you are unsure what to do with your recalled product, you can call or email J.M. Smucker Company for more information:

The J.M. Smucker Co. Hotline: 800-828-9980
Website: jif.com/contact-usExternal Link Disclaimer

FDA recommends that if you have used the recalled Jif brand peanut butter that have lot code numbers 1274425 through 2140425 and the first seven digits end with 425, you should wash and sanitize surfaces and utensils that could have touched the peanut butter. If you or someone in your household ate this peanut butter and have symptoms of salmonellosis, please contact your healthcare provider.

For Retailers, Re-packers, and Manufacturers

In addition to the steps above, FDA recommends referring to the firm’s recall press for the UPC codes and other retailer information. Do not sell or serve recalled peanut butter or products containing recalled peanut butter.

Product Images

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella in Peanut Butter (May 2022) - Sample Recalled Product Label
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella in Peanut Butter (May 2022) - Sample Label

Case Count Map Provided by CDC

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella in Peanut Butter (May 2022) - CDC Case Count Map as of May 20, 2022

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 14
Hospitalizations: 2
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: May 1, 2022
States with Cases: AR (1), GA (2), IL (1), MA (1), MO (1), OH (1), NC (1), NY (1), SC (1), TX (2), VA (1), WA (1)
Product Distribution*: Nationwide
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states

Useful Links

Who to Contact

Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.

To report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction), you can

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Israel – Recall Jif Peanut Butter (1.8 kg; Expiration date 8.11.23) -Salmonella

Posted on May 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Randy Ltd. recalls Jif Peanut Butter (1.8 kg; Expiration date 8.11.23) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled item was sold to the institutional market only.

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Hong Kong – CFS urges public not to consume several kinds of imported peanut butter suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella

Posted on May 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

CFS

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (May 23) urged the public not to consume several kinds of imported peanut butter, as the products might have been contaminated with Salmonella, a pathogen. The trade should stop using or selling the products concerned immediately if they possess them.

Details of the products are as follows:

Product name: Creamy Peanut Butter
Brand: Jif
Place of origin: United States
Net weight: 454 grams per jar
Use-by dates: November 12, 2023; January 7, 2024; January 8, 2024; and February 11, 2024

Product name: Crunchy Peanut Butter
Brand: Jif
Place of origin: United States
Net weight: 454 grams per jar
Use-by dates: November 16, 2023; January 16, 2024; and February 7, 2024

Product name: Creamy Peanut Butter Portion Control Cup
Brand: Jif
Place of origin: United States
Net weight: 21 grams per cup
Use-by dates: October 13, 2022; November 5, 2022; and November 21, 2022

“The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted notices issued by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States (US) and the Canadian authorities respectively that certain Jif peanut butter products are under recall because they might have been contaminated by Salmonella. The affected products are produced in a facility in Lexington, Kentucky, US, with lot codes from 1274425 to 2140425(alongside the use by date) and all end with 425,” a spokesman for the CFS said.

Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately followed up with major local importers and retailers, and received a notification from importer Rainbow Asset Limited that the abovementioned products have been imported to Hong Kong. The importer concerned has stopped sale and removed from shelves the affected products and initiated a voluntary recall. Members of the public may call its hotline at 2898 3252 during office hours for enquiries about the recall of the concerned products.

“Salmonella infection may cause fever and gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The effects on infants, young children, the elderly and persons with a weak immune system could be more severe and may even lead to death,” the spokesman said.

The spokesman urged consumers not to consume the affected products if they have bought any. The trade should also stop using or selling the products concerned immediately if they possess them.

Information on the affected products can be found at the CFS’s Food Incident Post webpage (www.cfs.gov.hk/english/rc/subject/fi_list.html). The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action. Investigation is ongoing.

Ends/Monday, May 23, 2022

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USA – Albertsons Companies, in cooperation with The J. M. Smucker Co., voluntarily recalls select store-prepared items containing peanut butter due to possible Salmonella contamination

Posted on May 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Business Wire

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI), in cooperation with its supplier The J. M. Smucker Co., has voluntarily recalled 11 store-prepared items due to possible Salmonella contamination. The FDA’s recall announcement can be found here.

The store-prepared items were available for purchase at the following banners: Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky, Haggen, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Tom Thumb, United, Amigos, Market Street, Albertsons Market, Andronico’s Community Markets, Vons, Pak ‘N Save, Shaw’s, Star Market, Randalls, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, King’s and Balducci’s.

Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund.

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Guatemala – Four deaths in Guatemala linked to contaminated shellfish – Saitoxin – PSP

Posted on May 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

More than 30 people have fallen sick and four have died in Guatemala after eating shellfish.

The National Commission for the Surveillance and Control of Red Tide in Guatemala has extended an alert because of the presence of saxitoxins above the limits on the coasts of Tiquisate, Escuintla, Retalhuleu and San Marcos.

Public health officials said that since the end of April, 34 people had been affected and three children and one adult had died.

Authorities urged the public not to eat bivalve mollusks such as mussels, clams and oysters.

A warning was issued earlier this month after monitoring and analysis detected high concentrations of saxitoxins above the limits.

Saxitoxin is a toxin responsible for paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). Harmful algal blooms are often called red tides.

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