Genomic characterization of an Escherichia coli O157:H7 strain linked to leafy greens–associated outbreaks dates its emergence to late 2015. One clade has notable accessory genomic content and a previously described mutation putatively associated with increased arsenic tolerance. This strain is a reoccurring, emerging, or persistent strain causing illness over an extended period.
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Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus produced at its Mount Pleasant, Texas production facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The affected product was only sold in 5-pound bags. No human or pet illnesses have been reported to date.
Products were distributed to various distributors and retailers in the United States. The affected product consists of 644 cases sold in 5-pound bags with lot code 1000016385 with Best By Date 4/30/2024. Lot code information is found on the back of the bag. Images of product are below.
No other products are included in this recall.
This voluntary recall is being issued due to a single sample of Victor Super Premium Dog Food that tested positive for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Retailers and distributors should immediately pull the recalled lot from their inventory and shelves. Do not sell or donate the recalled products.
Do not feed the recalled product to pets or any other animals. Destroy the food in a way that children, pets and wildlife cannot access. Wash and sanitize pet food bowls, cups and storage containers. Always ensure you wash and sanitize your hands after handling recalled food or any utensils that come in contact with recalled food.
Contact Mid America Pet Food Consumer Affairs at info@mapf.com or 1-888-428-7544 from 8 AM to 5 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday for additional information.
This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The lot of approx. 200 kg have been sold to Oda.no and Norgesgruppen respectively. Troll Salmon reports that the lot sold to Oda.no should not have gone out to the consumer.
Troll Salmon asks consumers who have purchased the affected products to return them to the store for a refund, or throw the product away.
Listeria can cause serious illness in pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.
Listeria can grow at low temperatures and in foods with a long shelf life, it can grow to high numbers. The bacterium survives freezing.
Contact:
Arve Iversen, Troll Salmon AS, telephone 900 22 091
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| Issue Date | 4.9.2023 |
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| Source of Information | Routine Food Surveillance Programme |
| Food Product | Baby snack |
| Product Name and Description | Product name: Organic Blueberry Puffs (Little Bellies Organic Blueberry Puffs) Brand: Baby Bellies Place of origin: United Kingdom Net Weight: 12 grams Best-before date: April 4, 2024 Distributor: Woolies Limited |
| Reason For Issuing Alert |
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| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety |
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| Advice to the Trade | Stop using or selling the product concerned immediately. |
| Advice to Consumers |
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| Further Information | The CFS press release
Members of the public may call its hotline at 2335 0511 during office hours for enquiries about the recall. |
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The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:
| Name | Medium and large tellina |
| Brand | Bulk sale on Auchan fish market stall |
| Sales period | 08/29/2023 – 09/01/2023 |
Danger : Presence of lipophilic toxins (DSP) exceeding the regulatory health threshold
DSP toxins cause intoxication in consumers, the effects of which appear within 2 to 18 hours after ingestion of contaminated shellfish. The main symptoms are gastrointestinal: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and chills.
Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Auchan on fish stall .
A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.
Information Source: Recall Notification
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| Alert Summary | |
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| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2023.24 |
| Product Identification: | McEnnedy Corn Dogs; pack size: 530g |
| Batch Code | Use by dates: 28.04.2024, 10.06.2024 and 10.08.2024 |
| Country Of Origin: | Germany |
Message:
The above batches of McEnnedy Corn Dogs are being recalled by Lidl due the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Lidl stores.
Nature Of Danger:
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required:
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
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| 2259623022151 | 080823 | Use-by date 08/29/2023 |
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