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USA – Excalibur Seasoning Company Recalls Seasoning Blend Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Company Announcement

Excalibur Seasoning Company of Pekin, IL is recalling 17 bottles of Haen Meats 1959 House Blend because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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.

We began shipping this product on July 14th, 2021. The recalled product reached consumers through a retailer located in the 54130 zip code of WI.

Packaging

Item Description

Quantity

Lot No.

UPC#

Clear Plastic Shaker Bottles Haen Meats 1959 House Blend 6.5 oz. Bottles 107-354 729009768154

No illness have been reported to date.

The recall is the result of routine finished product testing which found the bacteria to be present in one product. Further ingredient testing found the bacteria may be present in one lot of one ingredient. All products which used this lot of ingredient are being recalled.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should not consume it and should dispose of the product or return it to your place of purchase. Consumers with questions should contact Excalibur Seasoning at 309-347-1221 Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and Friday 7:30 am to 11:30 am.

About Excalibur

Excalibur Seasoning Co., is America’s premier provider of meat & seafood seasonings, rubs and sauces. Family-owned for more than 30 years, Excalibur’s reputation is built on the legendary quality and royal flavor found in each and every product offered in partnership with hundreds of grocers and meat processors nationwide. For more, visit www.excaliburseasoning.comExternal Link Disclaimer.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Excalibur Seasoning
 309-347-1221
Media:
Mike Shrier, President & CEO
 800-444-2169

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New Zealand – Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) – Campylobacter

MPI

Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised)

27 July 2021: Lindsay Farm is recalling specific batches of Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) as the product may contain Campylobacter.

Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) 2L
Product identification
Product type  Raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk
Name of product (size) Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) 2L
Batch marking Lot numbers: 2107, 2307, 2407, 2507 and 2607
Date marking Batches with a Use by date of  25.07.21, 27.07.21, 28.07.21, 29.07.21, and 30.07.21
Package size and description The product is sold in a 2L plastic bottle.
Distribution The product is sold in the Hawke’s Bay region via home deliveries and the following registered depots:

Betta Electrical, 46 – 48 Ruatainwha Street, Waipukurau

Chantal Shop, 45 Hastings Street, Napier

Cornucopia – The Organic Shop, 221 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings

Dawnacres Florist, 208 Havelock Road, Akina, Hastings

Healthnuts, 4 Barraud Street, Dannevirke

Nature’s Nurture – The Organic Grocer, 100 High Street, Waipawa

Tangaroa Seafoods, 7 Tangaroa Street, Ahuriri, Napier

Unichem Taradale Pharmacy, 288 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier.

Notes This recall does not affect any other batches of Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised).

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the lot number and use by date printed on the product.

If you have purchased any of the affected product listed on this notice, do not consume it. Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund. Alternatively, consume after heating to 70°C and holding at this temperature for one minute. If you don’t have a thermometer, heat the milk until it nearly reaches a boil (or scald the milk) before drinking it.

There have been no reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

How to reduce the risk of illness if you drink raw unpasteurised milk

Campylobacter infection: symptoms and advice

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Lindsay Farm:

  • Phone: 06 858 5333
  • Address: Lindsay Road, Waipukurau, Central Hawke’s Bay.

Denmark – Fermentation in hot dog ketchup – Yeast

DVFA

Graasten Salads recalls a batch of hot dog ketchup, as there is a risk of fermentation in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: July 26, 2021

What food:
Hotdog ketchup
Net weight: 375 grams 
Best before date: 07/10/2021
Package date: 09/06/2021
EAN barcode no .: 5704000486493
Sold in:
Rema1000 and Aldi stores throughout the country
Company recalling:
Graasten Salads, Teglværksvej 5-11, 6300 Graasten 
Cause:
Yeast growth has been found in bottles from this batch.
Risk:
Fermentation in the product makes it unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

Czech Republic – Boeren Schapenkaas 48+ young – Cheese – Mould

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Place of inspection:
Kojetin ( Ztracena 872, 752 01 Kojetin )
Company ID: 29393949
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Boeren Schapenkaas 48+ young
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

the colony of the cheese showed the appearance of colonies of mold visible to the naked eye. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food had an expiration date.

Date of minimum durability: 06/01/2021
Packaging: Sliced ​​cheese wax
Date of sampling: 17. 6. 2021
Reference number: 21-000202-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

Czech Republic – Prima Donna Maturo Cheese- Mould

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Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:
Kojetin ( Ztracena 872, 752 01 Kojetin )
Company ID: 29393949
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Prima Donna Maturo
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

The colony showed the appearance of mold colonies visible to the naked eye. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

During the inspection, unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this product were not found. The food has not expired. The sample was taken from the opened package.

Date of minimum durability: 07/02/2021
Packaging: Sliced ​​cheese wax
Country of origin:  Netherlands
Date of sampling: 7. 5. 2021
Reference number: 21-000201-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

Italy – FONTINA DOP Cheese – STEC E.coli

Salute

Brand : COOPERATIVA PRODUTTORI LATTE E FONTINA SOC. COOP. ARL

Name : FONTINA DOP

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 26 July 2021

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India – FSSAI withdraws notice on salmonella in dried oregano from Chile

FNB News

The FSSAI has withdrawn the notice of July 1 regarding INFOSAN alert on detection of salmonella in dried oregano from Chile.

According to the FSSAI, the matter was investigated further and it has been reported by the INFOSAN that the matter of contamination was reported only in the consignments in Sweden.

The INFOSAN clarification reads, “The investigation of the case concluded that only the consignment detected in Sweden was affected, due to an unusual summer rain in the central zone of Chile that affected this consignment in its drying stage. Therefore, there is no other consignment exported to other countries affected by this problem.”

The FSSAI after receiving the clarification from the INFOSAN, decided to withdraw the order of July 1, 2021, and the consequent recall process initiated pursuant to the said order.

FSSAI’s order says that it has been decided to withdraw the order and any such recall process initiated pursuant to the order also stands terminated with immediate effect.

The order reads, “However, the same is without prejudice to any action against the importing FBO with respect to the samples drawn by the concerned food safety officers/authorised officer, as per provisions of the FSS Act.”

On July 1, 2021, FSSAI issued an alert after receiving an alert from the INFOSAN on detection of salmonella in dried oregano from Chile. FSSAI says that it was done to bring the alert to the notice of the public and all the stakeholders so that any inadvertent consumption of the implicated product could be avoided in India immediately.

South Africa – 20 million KOO and Hugo’s canned products to be recalled. – Microbiological Safety

Fin24

Tiger Brands, South Africa’s biggest food manufacturer, announced on Monday that it is immediately recalling about 20 million KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable products over safety concerns due to potentially defective cans.

The issue with the cans, which is a deficient side seam weld that could cause the cans to leak, was initially discovered in May this year with 18 cans at one of Tiger Brand’s facilities. The cans came from a supplier. While that batch and several others weren’t released for trade, a probe determined that some cans from a defective batch did.

It did a test and out of 287,040 cans inspected after a transport and handling test, a side seam leak had developed in two cans. This prompted the recall.

“A leak in a can presents a risk of secondary microbial contamination after the canned products are dispatched into the marketplace. Where such contamination occurs, it will present a low probability of illness and injury if the contaminated product is consumed,” Tiger Brands said in an announcement.

Italy – Grandma Maria’s Stortina – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : L’Artigiano del Salame

Name : Grandma Maria’s Stortina

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : July 26, 2021

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France – Minced steak on demand – Salmonella

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Names of models or references Chopped steak on demand
  • Product identification
    Lot
    03068785
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/19/2021 to 07/20/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Minced steak made to order from animals coming from Bigard packer code FR81065001CE.
  • Geographical sales area Albi and the surrounding area
  • DistributorsIntermarché Le Séquestre

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Stop using the product
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation Food poisoning caused by salmonella results in sudden onset gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, vomiting) often accompanied by fever and headaches which generally occur 6 to 72 hours after consumption of the contaminated products. These symptoms may be more pronounced in young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. In the absence of symptoms within 7 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. If the product must be cooked before consumption:
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Monday, August 2, 2021