Brand : LATTERIA SOC DI CIVIDALE E VALLI DEL NATISONE SCA
Name : FORMAGGIO SAPORITO DELLE VALLI
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 9 October 2023
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Italy – FORMAGGIO SAPORITO DELLE VALLI – STEC E.coli
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Australia – Unicorn and Community Co Camembert – Listeria monocytogenes
Product information
SNOWBRAND AUSTRALIA trading as Unicorn Cheese is conducting a recall of Unicorn Classic Camembert – 125g and Community Co French Style Camembert – 125g. These products have been available for sale at Woolworths nationally, Natures Best, V&C Food Distributors and Bills Cheese and Yoghurts in NSW, Our United Food Co QLD.
The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers including IGA Unicorn in VIC and IGA Community Co in QLD.
Date markings
Best Before 8 Nov 2023, Batch 123123E Est No 287.
The recall is due to potential microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.
Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.
Australia
What to do
Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information please contact:
SNOWBRAND AUSTRALIA trading as Unicorn Cheese
02 44231266
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Canada – Sunrise Farms brand Young Turkey with giblets recalled due to possible spoilage
Summary
Product
Young Turkey with giblets
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do
Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
Audience
Retail
Distribution
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Sunrise Farms brand Young Turkey with giblets recalled due to possible spoilage.
The recalled product has been sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
USA – FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Kirkland Signature Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
The RTE ham products were produced on Sept. 25, 2023. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels]:
- 4-lb. (average weight) vacuum-packed clear plastic packages containing “Kirkland Signature Applewood Smoked MASTER CARVE HALF HAM Boneless With Natural Juices” with Use / Freeze by date Jan 20 24 and a sticker with lot number 264 – 4.
The products bear establishment number “EST. 17823” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in California and Nevada.
The problem was discovered after the establishment’s laboratory testing indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The establishment notified FSIS that some of the affected product was distributed into commerce.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections can occur in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Media with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Nikki Richardson, at 918-521-0531 or nikki.richardson@jbssa.com. Consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Courteney Rangel, Quality Assurance Manager, at 209-647-3504 or crangel@sunnyvalleysmokedmeats.com.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
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France – PREMIUM QUALITY GARLIC SAUSAGE NATURAL U 300G- Listeria monocytogenes
Gov france
- Product category Food
- Product subcategory Meats
- Product brand name U
- Model names or references PREMIUM QUALITY GARLIC SAUSAGE NATURAL U 300G
- Product identification
GTIN Lot Date 3256229807020 7062085 Use-by date 10/28/2023 - Packaging 300 g
- Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
- Health mark FR 44.180.004 CE
- Geographical sales area Whole France
- Distributors Magasins U
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Research – Recent Trends in Active Packaging Using Nanotechnology to Inhibit Oxidation and Microbiological Growth in Muscle Foods
Muscle foods are highly perishable products that require the use of additives to inhibit lipid and protein oxidation and/or the growth of spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms. The reduction or replacement of additives used in the food industry is a current trend that requires the support of active-packaging technology to overcome novel challenges in muscle-food preservation. Several nano-sized active substances incorporated in the polymeric matrix of muscle-food packaging were discussed (nanocarriers and nanoparticles of essential oils, metal oxide, extracts, enzymes, bioactive peptides, surfactants, and bacteriophages). In addition, the extension of the shelf life and the inhibitory effects of oxidation and microbial growth obtained during storage were also extensively revised. The use of active packaging in muscle foods to inhibit oxidation and microbial growth is an alternative in the development of clean-label meat and meat products. Although the studies presented serve as a basis for future research, it is important to emphasize the importance of carrying out detailed studies of the possible migration of potentially toxic additives, incorporated in active packaging developed for muscle foods under different storage conditions.
Research – Fate of Planktonic and Biofilm-Derived Listeria monocytogenes on Unwaxed Apples during Air and Controlled Atmosphere Storage
Abstract
Multiple recalls and outbreaks involving Listeria monocytogenes-contaminated apples have been linked to the post-harvest packing environment where this pathogen can persist in biofilms. Therefore, this study assessed L. monocytogenes survival on apples as affected by harvest year, apple cultivar, storage atmosphere, and growth conditions. Unwaxed Gala, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp apples were dip-inoculated in an 8-strain L. monocytogenes cocktail of planktonic- or biofilm-grown cells (~6.5 log CFU/mL), dried, and then examined for numbers of L. monocytogenes during air or controlled atmosphere (CA) (1.5% O2, 1.5% CO2) storage at 2 °C. After 90 days, air or CA storage yielded similar L. monocytogenes survival (p > 0.05), regardless of harvest year. Populations gradually decreased with L. monocytogenes quantifiable in most samples after 7 months. Apple cultivar significantly impacted L. monocytogenes survival (p < 0.05) during both harvest years with greater reductions (p < 0.05) seen on Gala compared to Granny Smith and Honeycrisp. Biofilm-derived cells survived longer (p < 0.05) on L. monocytogenes-inoculated Gala and Honeycrisp apples compared to cells grown planktonically. These findings should aid in the development of improved L. monocytogenes intervention strategies for apple growers and packers.
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USA – Ham sold at Costco recalled over Listeria contamination
Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats Inc. is recalling Kirkland Signature Master Carve Half Ham, Natural Juices Boneless Smoked Half Ham sold at Costco stores because of potential Listeria contamination.
The recalled product was available for purchase Sept. 26-29, 2023.
The recalled product was sold at Costco stores in Northern California, the Bay Area and in western Nevada.
Recalled product:
#46655 Kirkland Signature Master Carve Half Ham, Natural Juices Boneless Smoked Half Ham
- Use / Freeze by Jan 20, 24
- Lot # 264 – 4 sticker.
In a letter sent to Costco members, those who purchased the items are asked to “not eat any remaining product marked with the above code date; return the item to your local Costco for a full refund.”
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Sweden – Norovirus behind most outbreaks and illnesses in Sweden
Norovirus caused the most outbreaks and illnesses in 2022, according to the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket).
Overall, there were 337 reports of suspected or confirmed foodborne illnesses to the agency with 2,261 cases of illness. In 303 events, two or more people were infected from the same source. This is up from 251 outbreaks with 1,467 patients in 2021.
In 2022, the number of food poisonings returned to the level seen before the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in outbreaks and illnesses began in late 2021, when several restrictions imposed during the pandemic were lifted.
The number of incidents peaked during the last six months of 2022. This was because of four large outbreaks with more than 100 patients during September and December.
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Belgium – “Pennywafels” from the Jumbo brand – Salmonella
Recall of Jumbo
Product: “Pennywafels” from the Jumbo brand
Nature of the problem: possible presence of Salmonella.
In agreement with the FASFC, Jumbo is withdrawing the product “Pennywafels” from the Jumbo brand – with DDM 01-06-2024 – and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Jumbo asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where they will be refunded.
Product description Product
name: Jumbo Pennywafels
Brand: Jumbo
EAN on the label: 8718452584406
Expiry date (Best before): 01-06-2024
Batch numbers: 3261 / 3264 and 3268
Sale period: from 19-09-2023 as of 04-10-2023
Nature of packaging: plastic packaging
Weight: 150 g
The product was sold via Jumbo subsidiaries in Belgium.
For more information , customers can contact customer service at 0800 – 98998 or Jumbo.com. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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