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France – Real Burgundy parsley ham – Salmonella

Posted on November 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name The Charcutier – Auchan
  • Model names or references Real Burgundy parsley ham
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3596710344550 313022 Use-by date 13/12/2023
    3596710344550 310032 Use-by date 10/12/2023
    3596710344550 306052 Use-by date 06/12/2023
  • Packaging Fresh format slices Packaged under modified atmosphere
  • Start/end date of marketing Since 06/11/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 21 231 005 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Auchan

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France – Red Label parsley ham – Salmonella

Posted on November 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Dijon cured meats – Antoine Sabatier
  • Model names or references Red Label parsley ham
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3441700283213 307052 Use-by date 01/12/2023
  • Packaging Fresh format slices packaged in modified atmosphere
  • Start/end date of marketing Since 09/11/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 21 231 005 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors FRESH, Grand Frais, “My market” site, C’ Frais

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USA- Method Update ; BAM Chapter 29: Cronobacter

Posted on November 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Revision History

  • November 2023:
    1) Removed the use of SmartCycler for qPCR.
    2) Removed the requirement to perform qPCR without IAC and to perform qPCR on two aliquots per sample.
    3) Updated the 7500 software version.
    4) Added ROX to the qPCR assay and revised the 7500 FAST analysis settings on threshold and baseline.
    5) Revised the stock concentrations and volumes of each qPCR component without changing their final concentrations.
    6) Added extra wash buffer to the pellet to improve the quality of the resultant DNA extract.
    7) Added temperature and time tolerance ranges for incubation of enrichment and agars.
    8) Added optional use of CCI agar and ESIA agar incubated at their respective temperatures as well as R&F agar incubated at 41.5°C.
    9) Added more figures and detailed phenotype description of the colony morphologies on different agars.
    10) Removed the option to use RAPID ID 32E for cultural confirmation.
    11) Revised the chapter with updated nomenclature of Cronobacter and non-Cronobacter species.
    12) Updated other part of the chapter to improve clarity and to provide detailed instructions with additional texts and figures.
  • April 2012: Sections D.1.a, D.1.b, D.2.3; Correction: The fluorescence is recorded at the end of each annealing step, not at the end of each extension step.
  • March 2012: New Chapter (This chapter has replaced the method for Isolation and Enumeration of Enterobacter sakazakii from Dehydrated Powdered Infant FormulaExternal Link Disclaimer.

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Luxembourg – Biquette du Ch’ti (Goat cheese) – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

As a precautionary measure, the Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration informs the consumer of a suspicion of Listeria monocytogenes in the following product:

Name Biquette du Ch’ti (Goat cheese)
Unit 120g
Minimum Durability Date (MBD) 11/19/2023
Batch 184880508

Danger  : Suspected presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as the immunocompromised and elderly and young children may experience neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be particularly attentive to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

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World – Nearly 150 sick in Salmonella outbreak affecting 11 countries

Posted on November 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Eleven countries, including the United States, have recorded almost 150 Salmonella infections that could be linked to tomatoes.

Since January 2023, 149 cases of Salmonella Strathcona have been reported. Germany has the most patients, with 47, while Italy has 34. Most people fell sick between August and October.

The U.S. has eight cases. Six interviewed sick people had been to Spain, Italy, Croatia, France, and Slovenia. Four patients reported travel to Italy.

Austria has 17 cases, the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom have 13, and France has nine. Other affected countries are Finland, Denmark, Luxembourg, and Norway.

Read more at the link above

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Canada – O’Ya hoho brand 100% Fresh Enoki Mushrooms recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

O'ya Hoho - 100% Fresh Enoki Mushrooms - 200 g - Front

Product
100% Fresh Enoki Mushrooms
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

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

Distribution
Ontario
Quebec

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

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Italy – Clams – VONGOLE VERACI – Microbiological Risk

Posted on November 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : CAM srl

Name : VONGOLE VERACI

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 20 November 2023

Documentation

Documentation

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France – Red Label parsley ham – Salmonella

Posted on November 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Gourmet Heritage – Cora
  • Model names or references Red Label parsley ham
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3257984931876 307032 Use-by date 01/12/2023
  • Packaging Fresh Packaged Slices, Modified Atmosphere
  • Start/end date of marketing Since 08/11/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 21 231 005 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Cora

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France – Old-fashioned country terrine with shallots – Salmonella

Posted on November 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Antoine Sabatier
  • Model names or references Old-fashioned country terrine with sliced ​​shallot
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3441700283374 306072 Use-by date 06/12/2023
  • Packaging Slice in tray under ATM
  • Start/end date of marketing Since 11/13/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 21 231 005 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Auchan, Disfrais, Leclerc, Colruyt, U brand, Salaisons Dijonnaises factory shop

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USA – Gills diced Onions recalled after 73 with Salmonella – California and Utah hardest hit

Posted on November 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

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CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Thompson infections.

Epidemiologic and traceback data show that onions processed at Gills Onions may be contaminated with Salmonella and may be making people sick.

As of October 24, 2023, a total of 73 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 22 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 2, 2023, to September 25, 2023. Of the 65 people with information available, 15 (23%) have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

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