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Belgium – Roast shoulder of marinated deer 500G – Salmonella

Posted on October 20, 2021 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of Aldi
Product: Roast shoulder of marinated deer 500G.
Problem: Possible presence of Salmonella.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Name: Roast shoulder of marinated deer 500G
EAN code: 2007030022628
Type of packaging: vacuum-packed
Expiration dates (DLC): 24/10/2021 & 26/10/2021
Lot code: 21281
Sales period: from 10/11/2021 to 10/19/2021
Points of sale: ALDI stores

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Possible presence of Salmonella in the above article.

ALDI has therefore decided, in consultation with the AFSCA, to withdraw this product from the market and to recall it to consumers.

Other ALDI products are not affected by this product recall.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RISK

Possible symptoms of salmonella poisoning are fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea, within 12 to 48 hours of consuming the contaminated food. The risk of infection is higher in the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

People who have consumed these products and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption.

TIPS FOR CONSUMERS

Please do not consume these products and bring them back to the store.
The returned products will be reimbursed (also without sales receipt).
For any further information, you can contact ALDI via serviceclients@aldi.be .

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Korea – Hepatitis A cases doubled in Korea in 2021: KDCA

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Korea Biomed

Hepatitis A cases have become prevalent this year, forcing the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) to urge people to follow the guidelines for hepatitis A prevention.

According to the KDCA, the nation reported more than 100 hepatitis A cases per week since the 11th week of 2021. This number is more than two folds from the same period of last year. Especially after the 30th week of July 18-24, the number of hepatitis A patients has been hitting record highs this year, except for the 2019 hepatitis A outbreak.

The majority of hepatitis A patients were aged between 30 and 49. This is probably because people born after 1970 were less exposed to the hepatitis A virus during childhood thanks to improved hygiene, and they did not receive vaccinations. Therefore, they are unlikely to have immunity to hepatitis A, the KDCA said.

Hepatitis A can be transmitted through contaminated water or food. To prevent it, people need to cook foods at a sufficiently high temperature and follow hygiene cooking rules.

Vegetables and fruits must be thoroughly washed or peeled.

The KDCA noted that eating raw shellfish could raise the risk of hepatitis A infection.

The agency recommended that shellfish be cooked at 90 or higher degrees Celsius for at least four months.

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Denmark – Gas evolution in potato salad – Microbial Contamination

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DVFA

BY Lantz is recalling organic potato salad with carrots due to gas evolution in the packages, indicating unwanted growth of microorganisms. Updated 08.10.2021 with new best before date. Updated 19.10.2021 with new best before date.

Recalled Foods , Published: September 27, 2021

Modified October 19, 2021

What food:
Organic Potato salad with carrots
Net content: 350g
Best before-dates: 29.09.2021, 06.10.2021, 10.20.2021 and 03.11.2021
EAN bar code number: 5710871004605

Sold in:
Irma Shops Zealand

Company withdraws:
BY Lantz, Hovedvagtsgade 8,5, 1103 København K

Cause:
The company has found gas development in some of the packages, which indicates unwanted growth of microorganisms.

Risk: The
evolution of gas and the possible growth of microorganisms make the product unfit for human consumption.

Advice for consumers:
Consumers are advised to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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Israel – Natural Mineral Spring Water – Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Posted on October 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

 Neviot recalls Natural Mineral Spring Water (500 ml; Best before 11.10.2022 and 12.10.2022) due to possible Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.

Click to access rcl-17102021.pdf

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Italy – Long slice smoked salmon – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Brand : Fish & Fine

Name : Long slice smoked salmon

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 19 October 2021

Click to access C_17_PubblicazioneRichiami_1525_azione_itemAzione0_files_itemFiles0_fileAzione.pdf

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France – Demoiselles sea shell – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 18, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Names of models or references Demoiselles sea shell – reference 200 g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3399130019134 21271 Use-by date 09/10/2021
  • Packaging200 g tray
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 60 139 011 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors MONOPRIX and GALEC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Listeria presence at the end of DLC – DLC expired on 10/09/2021
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Plain Pork Dry Sausage – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 18, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name unbranded
  • Names of models or references without
  • Product identification
    Lot
    220721
  • Packaging without
  • Start date / End of marketing From 06/10/2021 to 09/10/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark without
  • Further information dry sausage sold individually in self-service on the market
  • Geographical sales area Charlieu market 42190
  • Distributors no

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Following a self-check on a batch of dry pork sausage, detection of listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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USA – Raw milk recalled in Washington after sampling reveals E. coli contamination

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Food Safety News

Williams Valley Family Farm LLC of Clayton, WA, is recalling retail, raw whole milk because of E. coli contamination. The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) revealed the presence of toxin-producing E. coli in the farm’s unpasteurized, raw milk dated Oct. 20-28.

There is concern that consumers may have the milk in their homes because of the expiration date, which has not passed. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged not to drink them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, according to the recall notice.

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USA – U.S. and Canada part of Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini and halva

Posted on October 18, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

The United States and Canada are part of an outbreak affecting Europe because of Salmonella in tahini and halva from Syria.

The United States has reported six Salmonella Mbandaka cases, one in 2020 and the rest this year.

Interviews were conducted with two people: both report shopping at international markets that stock mostly Arabic and Middle Eastern foods and ingredients, and ate items containing tahini. Interviews are pending on the remaining ill people. Two have traveled to Syria and have not been reachable by public health officials.

Ill people range from less than one to 57 years old, with a median age of 19.5 years. Illness onset dates are from Nov. 19, 2020 to Sept. 5, 2021.

Canada has eight confirmed cases: five of Salmonella Mbandaka, two of Salmonella Havana and one of Salmonella Orion from 2019 to 2021.

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Netherlands – Safety warning white point meatball, minced meat sandwich and wholemeal point meatball Bakker Goedhart – Salmonella

Posted on October 18, 2021 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Goedhart Convenience BV warns against white-tipped meatball, minced meat sandwich and whole-wheat-tipped meatball. The meat may contain salmonella. Eating a product with this bacterium is a danger to public health and can especially pose a risk for people with a low resistance, such as the sick, pregnant women, the elderly and young children.
Which products are involved?

  • TBO White tip meatball BLK1*, EAN 8714368008234, best before date between 04-10-2021 and 20-10-2021
  • TBO Sandwich minced meat BLK1*, EAN 8714368008166, best before date between 04-10-2021 and 26-10-2021
  • TBO Wholemeal point meatball BLK1 *, best before 04-10-2021 and 26-10-2021
  • The products were sold through Jumbo, Spar, Lekkerland, Conway, Foox, HAVI, Sligro, Vending@Work and Paresto

See the website of Bakker Goedhart

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