Category Archives: Food Inspections

Finland – Finland on alert after Yersinia outbreak reports

Food Safety News

National public health officials in Finland are monitoring the situation following local reports of Yersinia outbreaks.

Two outbreaks of Yersinia enterocolitica serotype O:3 have been reported to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) in recent weeks from the South Savo and Helsinki-Uusimaa regions.

Another suspected outbreak has been recorded in the Pirkanmaa region but patient samples have not been serotyped. People fell sick between early and mid-February.

A total of 39 cases were noted in all of Finland in February 2022, which is less than the 55 infections in February 2021.

In February 2022, five cases of Yersinia enterocolitica from South Savo were reported to the Infectious Diseases Register, which is run by THL, while from 2019 to 2021 there were no illnesses at the same time.

France – BURRATA ROUTE OF FLAVORS 200G – Pseudomonas fluorescens

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name ITINERARY OF FLAVORS
  • Model names or references BURRATA 200G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3250392341695 L713 Use-by date 03/12/2022
    3250392341695 L423 Use-by date 05/03/2022
    3250392341695 L323 Use-by date 06/03/2022
    3250392341695 L903 Use-by date 20/03/2022
    3250392341695 L413 Use-by date 03/15/2022
    3250392341695 L613 Use-by date 03/13/2022
    3250392341695 L013 Use-by date 03/19/2022
    3250392341695 L123 Use-by date 08/03/2022
  • Packaging GREEN PRINTED PLASTIC POT
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/15/2022 to 03/03/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark IT 16/153 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors INTERMARCHE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall PRESENCE OF PSEUDOMONAS FLUORESCENS
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Pseudomonas
  • Additional description of the risk NO PATHOGENIC RISK – BUT PRODUCT DEGRADATION

Italy – Giuncatina Santa Caterina Primosale Santa Caterina – Bacterial Contamination

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Brand : Giuncatina Primosale

Name : Giuncatina Santa Caterina Primosale Santa Caterina

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 7 March 2022

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France – Tuna steak sold at the traditional stand – Histamine

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 Sliced ​​tuna loin in store (Darne de thon) sold at the traditional stand of the CARREFOUR MARKET store in SANCERRE between 21/02/2022 and 22/02/2022
  • Identification of products
    Lot
    Lot sold between 02/21/22 and 02/22/22
  • Packaging by weight, presented sliced
  • Marketing start/end date From 21/02/2022 to 22/02/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 34.336.503 EC
  • Further information Sliced ​​tuna loin in store (Darne de thon) sold at the traditional stand of the CARREFOUR MARKET store in SANCERRE between 21/02/2022 and 22/02/2022
  • Geographic area of ​​sale SANCERRE MARKET STORE ONLY
  • Distributors SANCERRE MARKET STORE ONLY

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallPresence of Histamine
  • Risks incurred by the consumerEndogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic beverages, meats)

France- Special hamburger patty 20% 2x180g – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name The Beautiful Meadow
  • Model names or references Special hamburger patty 20% 2x180g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3700502706208 22061-9517 Use-by date 03/10/2022
  • Products List Product_list.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging tray under modified atmosphere 2x180g
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/03/2022 to 10/03/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 13.097.003 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: ALPES-MARITIMES (06), VAR (83)
  • Distributors SUPMEATS / TSA MEAT

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

Spain – Food alert due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh goat cheese and mixture of Andalusia

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The Ministry of Health and Families, through the General Directorate of Public Health and Pharmaceutical Regulation, has been made aware of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh, semi-cured and cured goat and mixed cheese that have been distributed in the province of Malaga, from the company HERMANOS VARGAS JIMENEZ SL located in the town of Álora (Málaga), with the El Llano Jaral brand, refrigerated, presented in 2 kg, 1 kg, 500 gr and 250 gr containers, and in all batches and date of expiration. The company has activated its product withdrawal protocol by communicating to its customers immediately.

The data of the products involved are:

  • PRODUCT NAME : FRESH, SEMI-CURED AND CURED GOAT’S MILK CHEESE AND MIXTURE.
  • BRAND : THE PLAIN JARAL.
  • PRESENTATION : Containers of 2 kg, 1 kg, 500 gr and 250 gr.
  • LOT : ALL.
  • EXPIRY DATE : ALL.
  • TEMPERATURE : REFRIGERATED.

Specifically, the products have been distributed in the towns of Estepona, Alhaurín de la Torre, Mijas, Cártama, Álora, Málaga, Manilva, Ronda.

March 4

The Ministry of Health and Families, through the General Directorate of Public Health and Pharmaceutical Regulation, has been made aware of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in fresh, semi-cured and cured goat and mixed cheese that have been distributed in the province of Malaga, from the company HERMANOS VARGAS JIMENEZ SL located in the town of Álora (Málaga), with the El Llano Jaral brand, refrigerated, presented in 2 kg, 1 kg, 500 gr and 250 gr containers, and in all batches and date of expiration. The company has activated its product withdrawal protocol by communicating to its customers immediately.

The data of the products involved are:

  • PRODUCT NAME : FRESH, SEMI-CURED AND CURED GOAT’S MILK CHEESE AND MIXTURE.
  • BRAND : THE PLAIN JARAL.
  • PRESENTATION : Containers of 2 kg, 1 kg, 500 gr and 250 gr.
  • LOT : ALL.
  • EXPIRY DATE : ALL.
  • TEMPERATURE : REFRIGERATED.

Specifically, the products have been distributed in the towns of Estepona, Alhaurín de la Torre, Mijas, Cártama, Álora, Málaga, Manilva, Ronda.

This information has been transferred to the official control services of the province involved, in order to verify the effective withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels.

With the information available there is NO record in Andalusia of any notified case associated with this food alert

People who have products affected by this alert at home are recommended to refrain from consuming them and return them to the point of purchase.

In the case of having consumed products from the affected batch and presenting symptoms compatible with listeriosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center and inform the health professionals.

Israel – Shamir Salads 2006 Ltd. recalls several herring products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination

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Ireland – Recall of Some Coleslaws and Other Products Containing Shredded Cabbages or Carrots due to the Possible Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2022.16
Product: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below for further details.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Following a voluntary withdrawal of some shredded cabbages and carrots by Milnes Foods Ltd., a range of retail products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in products made with the shredded cabbages and carrots.  Please see table below for details of the affected batches.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated products.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  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:

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Table of products
DS products
Hannifys

Belgium – Geay brand oysters – Norovirus

AFSCA

Product: Geay brand oysters.
Problem: presence of Norovirus.
Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed Rapid Alert System), the presence of Norovirus was detected in oysters (12 or 24 pieces) of the Geay brand.

The FASFC has therefore decided to withdraw this product from sale and to recall it from consumers.

The AFSCA asks not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product Description :

– Product: Oysters (12 or 24 pieces)
– Brand: Geay
– Batch numbers/product code: 21/02/2022 to 28/02/2022

The product was distributed via several points of sale in Belgium.

For any additional information, you can contact the FASFC contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

Belgium – White log from the Le Pic brand Goat Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

AFSCA

Recall from Le Marché des Chefs
Product: white log from the Le Pic brand.
Problem: presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

In agreement with the FASFC, Le Marché des Chefs is withdrawing the “bûchette blanche” goat cheese from the Le Pic brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The Marché des Chefs asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased against reimbursement.

Description of the product

– Product name: white log of raw milk goat cheese
– Brand: Le Pic
– Expiry date (DDM): 03/26/22
– Batch number: 18012224
– Sale period: from 02/11/2022 to 02/28/2022
– Type of packaging: wooden box
– Weight: 150g each

The product was distributed by the store Le Marché des Chefs (Lensstraat 38, 1050 Brussels).

For any additional information , contact:

Mesdames Christelle Delbart and Valérie Mailian
02 647 40 50
marchedeschefs@skynet.be