Category Archives: Food Micro Blog

Japan – 12 hit by food poisoning after tasting apples at east Japan orchard; STEC E. coli detected

Mainichi

MITO — A total of 12 people became ill after tasting apples at an east Japan orchard, the Ibaraki Prefectural Government announced on Nov. 29.

The prefecture concluded it was a food poisoning case after the pathogenic O157 strain of the E. coli bacteria was detected in the victim’s excrement.

Germany – Deer crackers with pork – STEC E.coli

Lebensmittelwarnung

Product name:

Deer crackers with pork

Manufacturer (distributor):

Bauer Regional Meat Specialties GmbH Uthleber Str. 25 99734 Nordhausen

Reason for warning:

Detection of verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli bacteria (VTEC).

Packaging Unit: loose
Durability: 12/11/2023
Production date: November 3, 2023
Additional Information:

The goods were only sold within Thuringia in the Sömmerda district and in Erfurt (sales period November 20th, 2023 – November 30th, 2023) and in the Nordhausen district (sales period November 7th, 2023 – November 28th, 2023). 

The food business operator voluntarily recalls the goods.

Manufacturer’s homepage:

Luxembourg – Tomme Savoie Fermière IGP from the Conus brand sold in bulk – STEC E.coli O26:H11

SAP

Name Tomme Savoie Fermière IGP 29.1% fat
Brand Conus
Product appearance Bulk sale
Barcode 3389190132232
Use-by date (DLC) 12/20/2023
Batch 40031023
Sales period 10/20/2023 to 11/29/2023

Danger: Presence of E. coli STEC O26:H11

Escherichia coli O26 can cause, in the week following consumption, possibly hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, accompanied or not by fever, and which may be followed by severe renal complications in young children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Match. A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Recall Notification

Communicated by: Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration.

USA – Meatballs recalled due to Listeria risk

Food Poison Journal

Phu Huong Food Company, a Rosemead, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 602 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and chicken meatball products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The fully cooked RTE beef and chicken meatball items were produced on Oct. 2, 2023, and packaged on Oct. 3, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

France – Ground beef sold in the traditional butcher section – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
Bulk ground beef ground on demand
Product identification
Batch
Bulk sale between 11/13/2023 and 11/24/2023
Packaging
Bulk – sold in the traditional butcher’s department
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/13/2023 to 11/24/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Tang Frères store located 48 avenue d’Ivry 75013 Paris

France – Organic cocktail white puddings – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
BIOPORC
Model names or references
Organic cocktail white puddings
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3483190010528 M320 Use-by date 11/12/2023
Packaging
Under a vacuum
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/23/2023 to 11/27/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 85-059-004 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Clear Life

France – DUCK MOUSSE SOLD BY THE SLICE IN THE CATERING-CHARCUTERY DEPARTMENT – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
DOMAIN OF BEAUVOIR
Model names or references
roll 1.5 kg
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3496791300219 231054 Use-by date 12/19/2023
Products List
MNC_03_00_01_-_Consumer_recall_sheet.pdfAttachment
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/21/2023 to 11/24/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
MANDEURE, NOMENY, ST DIE DES VOSGES
Distributors
SARL TOM BUISSON SPAR NOMENY TOP VIANDE ST DIE

France – Natural bacon -30% salt* and -50% Mat. GR* 150g (2x75g) – Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
CARREFOUR CLASSIC’
Model names or references
Natural bacon -30% salt* and -50% Mat. GR* 150g (2x75g)
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3560071420185 311 Use-by date 12/22/2023
Packaging
150g (2x75g)
Start/end date of marketing
From 08/11/2023 to 27/11/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 42.175.001 CE
Further information
Ignoring the timestamp
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
CROSSROADS

Canada – Mixed Melon Chunks recalled due to Salmonella

CFIA

None- Mixed Melon Chunks - 199 g - Top

Product
Mixed Melon Chunks
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Manitoba

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

USA – GHGA, LLC, in Coordination with Sofia Produce, LLC DBA Trufresh, Voluntarily Recalls Select Fresh-Cut Fruit Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

FDA

Cantaloupe Chunks, 9 oz.

CONLEY, GA – November 29, 2023 – GHGA, LLC is voluntarily recalling select fresh-cut products made from whole cantaloupe subject to a previously announced product recall initiated by Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh, due to potential Salmonella contamination.

All GHGA fresh-cut fruit products associated with the recalled whole cantaloupe associated with the outbreak have expired, however consumers who have purchased these items and may have frozen them for later use are urged not to consume the products and to dispose of them immediately or return the items to their local store for a full refund.

As of November 29, there have been no illnesses reported related to GHGA fresh-cut products. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), several illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the whole cantaloupe recalled by Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh, however, as of November 29, no illnesses have been confirmed to be associated with GHGA products.

The fresh-cut fruit products containing recalled cantaloupe were distributed to Kroger stores in Alabama and Georgia, Sprouts stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, and Trader Joe’s retail stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The products are packaged in clear square or round plastic containers, marked with a “sell by” date and a lot code on the label.

Voluntarily recalled items include the specific products, lot codes, and expiration dates below. No other products are affected.

Products Table – (PDF-194KB)

Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should contact customer service at 888.449.9386 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM PT.

FDA Outbreak Advisory