Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products
Maple Dale Cheese Co. brand cheese products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were sold in Alberta and Ontario.
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Brand : Gio’ Mare SPA
Name : CLAMS LUPINO (Chamela gallina)
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Date of publication : 1 March 2023
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Brand : Gio’ Mare Spa
Name : Scrigno di venere (Scapharca inaeequivalvis)
Reason for reporting : Remind for microbiological risk
Date of publication : March 1, 2023
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Brand : Gio’ Mare Spa
Name : Lupine clam (Chamelea gallina)
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Date of publication : March 1, 2023
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Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.
Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese recalled due to generic E. coli.
The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
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| Batch | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold in the traditional department from 22 to 26/02/2023 | ||
| Sold in self-service: – Packaging date: 22/02/2023 – Expiry date: 27/02/2023 – Lot: Chipo 21/02 | Use-by date 02/27/2023 | |
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3250392334710 | J30510585 | Use-by date 06/03/2023 |
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Dried non-heat-treated meat treats, such as ears, skin and tails, are popular supplementary dog foods. Previous studies have demonstrated Salmonella spp. contamination on treats, particularly in pig ears and chicken products. This small, exploratory, cross-sectional study investigated Salmonella spp. presence in dried treats available in the UK.
A selection of dried treats from local pet shops and online retailers underwent bacterial culture for Salmonella spp. and subsequent antimicrobial susceptibility testing, with Salmonella serotype determined by whole genome sequencing.
Eighty-four samples were tested, with 16% being Salmonella spp. positive. Five Salmonella serotypes were identified, each associated with specific treat types. An antimicrobial-resistant phenotype was identified in 39% of isolates. All serotypes identified are known to cause human infection.
This study was limited by a small sample size and limited number of retail sources.
Salmonella spp. of public health concern were present in some dried dog treats in this study. Dog owners, pet food retailers and veterinary professionals should be aware of the potential zoonotic disease risk associated with these treats, and appropriate hygiene measures, including thorough hand washing, should be utilised if they are fed.
Posted in Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Pet Food, Pet Food Enterobacteriaceae, Pet Food Salmonella, Pet Food Testing, Salmonella
FDA Warning Letters
American Cruise Lines
Guilford, CT
American Cruise Lines is on notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after an inspection of their American Star and American Heritage vessels. According to the warning letter, the FDA continues to have concerns with the potential exposure of passengers and crew members to Legionella onboard American Cruise Lines’ vessels.
In Jan. 24, 2023, warning letter, the FDA described an April 30 through June 17, 2022, an inspection of American Cruise Lines’ American Star and American Heritage vessels.
The warning letter includes information about failed water tests for a sink in the galley and hand-washing sinks for wait staff. The FDA also found that disinfection was ineffective.
American Star
Presence of Legionella Onboard the Vessel
On April 30, 2022, FDA investigators collected 10 biofilm swabs and 14 bulk one-liter potable water samples from various locations on the vessel. The Maryland Department of Health laboratory recovered Legionella from:
Biofilm Swabs with 60 percent of samples positive:
American Heritage
Presence of Legionella Onboard the Vessel
On June 15, 2022, FDA investigators collected 24 biofilm swabs and 29 bulk one-liter potable water samples from various locations on their vessels. The Maryland Department of Health laboratory recovered Legionella from:
Biofilm Swabs with 8 percent of samples positive:
Posted in Decontamination Microbial, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Legionella, Legionnaires’ disease, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Water, water microbiology, Water Safety
