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France – SLICED PORK. BI – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name NGOC XUYEN SAIGON
  • Model names or references NGOC XUYEN SAIGON BI PORK SLICED
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3557240000057 see attached product list Use-by date 02/08/2022
  • Products List PRODUCT_IDENTIFICATION.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging TRAYS UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE
  • Marketing start/end date From 19/07/2022 to 02/08/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EXEMPTION NUMBER 75-113-018
  • Further information BI PORK SLICED
  • Geographic area of ​​sale ILE-DE-FRANCE
  • Distributors ngoc xuyen saigon
  • List of points of sale client_list_.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall listeria monocytogenes <10ufc/g
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Crottin des Alpines – Cheese nut – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name The Alpines
  • Model names or references Crottins Cheesemaker’s Nut Ash Cheesemaker’s Nut with Fenugreek Seeds
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    0725 Date of minimum durability 08/25/2022
  • Packaging individually or in wooden crate X6 or x12
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/08/2022 to 09/08/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark50,363,005
  • Further information Crottins des Alpines Goat Cheese presented with a label containing red writing and marked Les Alpines in large type Cheese Nut from the cheese maker with Fenugreek Seeds, is characterized by a white hexagonal shape revealing the seeds Cheese Nut from the cheese maker Cendré, is characterized by a silver-colored hexagonal shape
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Wholesaler – Traditional GMS department – Cheese dairyman – and itinerant trader
  • List of points of saleappro_725___730.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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New Zealand latest country part of Salmonella tahini outbreak – Salmonella Kintambo

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Food Safety News

Tahini from Syria has been linked to a trio of illnesses in New Zealand with recalls continuing across Europe.

The three patients have been infected with Salmonella Kintambo. Patients have previously been reported in the United States, Canada and across Europe as part of a wider outbreak.

In late July in New Zealand, Middle East recalled specific batches of Algota brand Sesame Tahini due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

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Italy –  VCV HAMBURGER VEAL 200g – Salmonella

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Salute

Brand : Vitello Casa Vercelli

Name : VCV HAMBURGER VEAL 200g

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 8 August 2022

Documentation

Documentation

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USA – More Listeria illnesses linked to Big Olaf Ice Cream

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Food Poison Journal

The CDC and FDA report since the last update on July 13, 2022, two more illnesses have been reported. As of August 2, 2022, a total of 25 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 11 states. Thirteen sick people are residents of Florida and ten reported traveling to Florida before getting sick. Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 24, 2021, to June 24, 2022.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) collected samples of ice cream and environmental samples from the ice cream production area at the Big Olaf Creamery facility in Sarasota, Florida. FDACS also performed whole genome sequencing on these samples and the Florida Department of Health identified the outbreak strain in the samples collected from the ice cream and the environment.

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Belgium – “Tomme de Brebis” cheese 150g from the Franprix brand – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Recall by Franprix
Product: “Tomme de Brebis” cheese 150g from the Franprix brand.
Problem: Possible presence of listeria monocytogenes .

In consultation with the FASFC, Franprix is ​​today withdrawing the sale of 150g “Tomme de Brebis” cheese from the Franprix brand and is recalling this product from consumers due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.


Product description:

Name: “Tomme de Brebis” 150g
Brand: Franprix
Expiry date (DLC): 08/22/2022
Batch: vf059
Barcode: 3263859364410
Health stamp: FR 20.123.001 CE

This product was sold via the Franprix stores.

Customers who have purchased this product are invited not to consume it and to bring it back to the store, where they will be reimbursed.

For more information, customers can contact Customer Service on 09 70 17 10 00 (non-surcharged call) Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. or by e-mail at contact@franprix.fr

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Netherlands – Safety Warning Tastes Less Carb granola bars hazelnut – Mold/Mould

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NVWA

Safety Warning Tastes Less Carb granola bars hazelnut

De Smaakspecialist warns about the Taste Less Carb granola bars hazelnut. The bars can start to mold before they have reached the best-before date. Therefore don’t eat them. 

Which product is it? 

  • Tastes Less Carb granola bars hazelnut 115844-A
  • Best before: 7-9-2022, 16-9-2022, 5-10-2022, 27-9-2022, 14-10-2022, 16-12-2022, 14-1-2023

For more information, please contact the Smaakspecialist via telephone number 076-5656709 or via klantenservice@desmaakspecialist.nl.

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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FDA Cautions Pet Owners Not to Feed Certain Lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Due to Salmonella

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FDA

Fast Facts

  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning pet owners not to feed their pets certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat food after samples from these lots tested positive for Salmonella. These foods have been associated with cases of illness in three kittens in a single household.
    • Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Cats, Lot 9116, manufactured on May 2, 2022.
    • Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Turkey Recipe for Cats, Lot 9121, manufactured on May 4, 2022.
  • The products are sold in white and clear plastic packages with blue and green labeling. Each pack weighs two pounds and consists of four separate units. The lot codes are on the front lower left unit of the package.
  • If you have these lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Food, or you can’t be sure of the lot code of the products you have, throw them away. Do not feed them to your pets.
  • The FDA is issuing this alert because these lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products cat food represent a serious threat to human and animal health.
  • Salmonella can affect both human and animal health. People with symptoms of Salmonella infection should consult their health care providers. Consult a veterinarian if your pet has symptoms of Salmonella infection.

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Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese recalled due to generic E. coli

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CFIA

Summary

Product
Paneer Fresh Cheese
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – E. Coli – non-pathogenic
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product

Audience
Retail

Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese recalled due to generic E. coli.
The recalled product was sold in Alberta.

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Italy – Fresh pure pork sausage / Sausage paste – Salmonella

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Salute

Brand : Salumificio F.lli Cavallo SRL

Name : Fresh pure pork sausage / Sausage paste

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 5 August 2022

Documentation

Documentation

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