Listeria monocytogenes detected in smoked salmon from Ireland in the UK
Listeria monocytogenes in salads “Mediterranean mixture” from Sweden in Latvia
Listeria monocytogenes in cream cheese from Spain in Germany and Spain
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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Smoked Salmon – Salads – Cream Cheese
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India – Two dozen students fall sick due to food poisoning
In a shocking incident of negligence, about two dozen students of Kaushal Vikash Kendra, Mango fell victim to food poisoning at their hostel on Tuesday. The students fell sick after eating egg curry and ‘puri’ for breakfast this morning.
One of the victims said she fell sick after consuming egg curry and puri this morning. “ Though a section of girls have other versions but I must say all the girls fell sick after almost an hour of consuming breakfast only,” she said.
Significantly, none of the people from the Kaushal Vikash Kendra management was available for comment on the issue.
Another section of the students claimed that they fell sick due to eating food brought online during a birthday party on Monday night. “It was my friend’s birthday on Monday. We celebrated the occasion by throwing a party at the hostel. She had bought cake, fast food from Mango. In the morning, all those who enjoyed the party had started suffering from loose motion and vomiting. Then we were brought to the MGM medical college hospital by the management,” informed a student.
However, one of the five ailing students who were admitted to the medical college hospital’s emergency ward, could not say anything about five other girls from the same centre found undergoing treatment lying in the corridor of the emergency block.
Arun Kumar, superintendent, MGM Medical College Hospital said that in all two dozen girls were brought for the treatment at noon. “The girls were down due to food poisoning. Six of the girls were sent back after first-aid, but the rest of them were admitted for treatment,” said Kumar, adding that the condition of all the girls is stable.
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France – Sliced cooked pork shoulder – Listeria monocytogenes
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Meats
- Product brand name Father Anselm
- Model names or references SHOULDER DD COOKED S/V LS
- Identification of products
GTIN Date 24334250 Use-by date 07/28/2022 - Products List List_of_products_concerned.pdf Attachment
- Packaging1 slice vacuum bag
- Marketing start/end date From 06/17/2022 to 06/23/2022
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Health mark EN 69.259.002 EC
- Further information Distributed by LCS listed on product label
- Geographic area of sale Departments: ISERE (38), SAVOIE (73)
- Distributors Spar and Carrefour Express brands
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall alert Presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
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France – CHAMPENOIS LIVER PASTE sold in the delicatessen section – Listeria monocytogenes
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Meats
- Product brand name unbranded
- Model names or references Champagne liver pâté
- Identification of products
GTIN Batch 0259422000000 All lots - Products List reminder_sheet.pdf Attachment
- Marketing start/end date From 06/10/2022 to 06/14/2022
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Geographic area of sale SEZANNE
- Distributors E.LECLERC SEZANNE CENTER
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall presence of Listeria monocytogenes
- Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
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Research – Manuscript type: Research Paper Development of a modelling tool to assess and reduce regulatory and recall risks for cold-smoked salmon due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination
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Research – Impact of COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical interventions on the extent of Norovirus contamination in oyster production areas in Ireland during winter 2020/21
A significant decrease in norovirus prevalence and concentration was observed in oyster production areas in Ireland during winter 2020/21. Oyster production areas impacted by human wastewater discharges that were under-going norovirus surveillance since 2018 were investigated. Samples collected in the winter seasons of 2018/19 and 2019/20, prior to when the COVID-19 pandemic interventions were applied, showed a prevalence of 94.3% and 96.6% respectively and geometric mean concentrations of 533 and 323 genome copies per gram (gcg -1 ) respectively. These values decreased significantly during the winter of 2020/21 (prevalence of 63.2% and geometric concentration of <LOQ) coinciding with the control measures to mitigate the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Divergence between norovirus GI and GII prevalence and concentrations was observed over the three year monitoring period. Norovirus GII was the dominant genogroup detected in winter 2020/21 with over half of samples positive although concentrations detected were significantly lower than pre-pandemic winters with a geometric mean concentration of <LOQ.
Posted in COVID-19, Decontamination Microbial, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Virus, microbial contamination, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Norovirus, Research, Virus
Czech Republic – Steamed Cheese – Mold/Mould
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese
Boni KORBÁČIK Korbáčik – steamed cheese
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:
mold visible to the eye
On the surface of the food under the packaging, mold was visible to part of the package visible to the naked eye. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
During the inspection, unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this product were not found, the food did not expire,
| Expiration date: | 06/18/2022 |
| Packaging: | PP sealed with print |
| Quantity of product in package: | 0.055 kg |
| Producer: | SIMABELLE sro, č.p.1074, 739 98 Mosty u Jablunkova, branch: Rudé armády 1820, 733 01 Karviná – Hranice. |
| Sampling date: | 5. 5. 2022 |
| Reference number: | 22-000167-CAFIA-CZ |
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection
France – PISTACHIO RASPBERRY TARTLET – Salmonella
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
- Product brand name YAWS DISTRIBUTION
- Model names or references PISTACHIO RASPBERRY TARTLET (EPHEMERAL MOTHER’S DAY)
- Identification of products
GTIN Batch Date see attached product list 00000397 manufacturing 05/27 manufacturing 05/28 manufacturing 05/31 Shelf life D+3 Use-by date between 30/05/2022 and 03/06/2022 - Products List RECIPE_SHEET.pdf Attachment
- Packaging UNITY
- Marketing start/end date From 05/27/2022 to 06/03/2022
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Further information EPHEMERAL MOTHER’S DAY
- Geographic area of sale PIAN MEDOC
- Distributors LECLERC LE PIAN MEDOC
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall presence of salmonella in tart shells
- Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)
Canada – Irresistibles brand Sesame Asian Style Dressing recalled due to spoilage
Summary
Product
Sesame Asian Style Dressing
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do
Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
Audience
Retail
Affected products
Irresistibles brand Sesame Asian Style Dressing recalled due to spoilage.
The recalled product has been sold in Ontario and Quebec.
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Czech Republic – Poličan – Mold/Mould
Place of inspection:
Company ID: 19014325
Unsatisfactory parameter:
mold visible to the eye
Mold colonies were found on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
The food had a damaged package (there was no longer a vacuum inside the package).
| Lots: | L: 0411211 |
| Date of minimum durability: | 01. 05.2022 |
| Packaging: | welded foil |
| Quantity of product in package: | 0.796 kg |
| Sampling date: | March 8, 2022 |
| Reference number: | 22-000158-CAFIA-CZ |
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.
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