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France – Raw milk goat cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name drained, semi-dry by 2
  • Model names or references BATCH of 24/01/22
  • Identification of products
    Lot
    batch of 01/24/22
  • Products List22012700926301-13495.pdfAttachment
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/24/2022 to 02/17/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR71305001CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Between Mâcon and Chalon-sur-Saône
  • Distributors The cheesemonger of the Halles de Chatenoy, Provenc’hall de Mâcon, Vival de Lugny

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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Luxembourg – ORGANIC NETTLE SEEDS FROM THE VITA NATURA BRAND – Salmonella

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SAP

• Product recalls • Alerts

The Luxembourg food safety authorities are recalling the following product:

Last name Organic nettle seeds
Other denomination Organic Brennnessel Samen
Brand VitaNatura
Unity 250g
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 08/31/2024
Lot AI21K1

Danger: Presence of Salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Click to access Ruckruftext-Brennnesselsamen-neu.pdf

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Czech Republic – Meatloaf – spicy – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Ostrava – Dubina ( Horní 298 / 64A, 700 30 Ostrava – Dubina )
ID: 64945880
Food group: Meat and meat products / Meat semi -finished product

Meatloaf – spicy
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Salmonella

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Muenchen  was detected in the food  . This bacterium can cause a condition called salmonellosis.

Expiration date: Nov 29, 2021
Packaging: plastic tray with plastic foil
Quantity of product in package: 0.5 kg
Sampling date: Nov 24, 2021
Reference number: 22-000056-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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EU – Multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis sequence type (ST)11 infections linked to eggs and egg products

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EFSA

Abstract

On 2 September 2021, France reported an increase in Salmonella Enteritidis ST11 infections. By 11 January 2022, 272 confirmed cases had been reported in five European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries and the United Kingdom (UK): Denmark (n=3), France (n=216), the Netherlands (n=12), Norway (n=7), Spain (n=22), and the UK (n=12) in 2021. Two deaths were recorded in adult men. Twenty-five cases were hospitalised. Sixty cases reported consumption of eggs/egg products.

Some cases reported in France in 2021 had visited restaurants serving eggs distributed by a common supplier, Spanish Packing Centre A. The eggs originated from three Spanish farms, one testing positive for the outbreak strain. Fresh table eggs from the farms linked to the outbreak were withdrawn and redirected for use in heat-treated egg products. No other countries received eggs from the same farms via Packing Centre A during summer 2021. Therefore, the source of infection for cases in late 2021 and in countries other than Spain and France could not be established.

This 2021 outbreak is linked microbiologically to a historical cross-border outbreak reported by the Netherlands in 2019. Eggs consumed by cases in the Dutch outbreak were traced back to a Spanish farm, but it was not possible to identify an epidemiological link with the 2021 outbreak. This suggests a wide distribution of the outbreak strain that could affect the food supply chain and/or earlier steps in the production chain. There may be multiple heterogeneous sources of S. Enteritidis ST11, and the outbreak strain could also be circulating at other farms, inside or outside Spain.

The risk of new infections caused by the outbreak strain and contaminated eggs remains high in the EU/EEA. It is therefore important to foster cross-sectoral investigations of contaminations in the egg supply chain in countries where S. Enteritidis ST11 has been detected.

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Canada – How you can help solve a national foodborne illness outbreak investigation

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PHAC

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By providing information, you can help identify what has made you and others sick

The outbreak begins

You and multiple others across Canada get sick with symptoms related to foodborne disease (e.g. diarrhea, vomiting).

Collecting information

Laboratory:

You seek medical care and submit a stool sample for testing.

The germ’s genetic fingerprint is compared to that of other germs and is found to be the same, suggesting that others got sick from the same food.

Epidemiologic:

Public health officials interview you about the foods you ate before getting sick. Sharing store loyalty card records and receipts can provide detailed information to investigators about the foods you may have eaten. This can help identify common foods that people ate before becoming sick. You may be contacted again if more information is needed.

Food safety:

Records are reviewed to determine where suspect foods came from, and inspections are conducted to look for ways the germ may have come into contact with the food. Suspect foods are tested to see if the germ found in samples from sick people is also found in the food.

When individuals from multiple provinces or territories are ill, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) investigates these illnesses through a coordinated national outbreak investigation.

Putting it all together

Information gathered from the laboratory, food safety investigation, and sick people are reviewed together. Though not all outbreaks are solved, all of this information combined may lead to the contaminated food being identified.

Public health actions: If a source is identified, PHAC alerts the public to the outbreak through the posting of a Public Health Notice and social media messaging, and a Food Recall Warning may be issued.

Subsequent illnesses are prevented.

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Canada – Public Health Notice: Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi – Update –

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PHAC

Kimchi

February 7, 2022: Updated Notice

This notice has been updated to reflect an additional food recall warning issued on February 6 for Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi with a best before date of January 23, 2022.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157 infections involving 2 provinces: Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Based on the investigation findings to date, the outbreak is linked to Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi. Many of the individuals who were sick reported having eaten Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi before their illnesses occurred.

As of February 7, there have been 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of E.coli O157 illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: Alberta (13) and Saskatchewan (1).

Individuals became sick between early December 2021 and early January 2022. No deaths or hospitalizations have been reported. Individuals who became ill are between 0 and 61 years of age. The majority of cases (64%) are female.

The CFIA issued food recall warnings on January 28, 2022 and February 6, 2022 for Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi products. The recalled products were distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

The CFIA is continuing its food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated food recall warnings.

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Quebec – Notice not to consume chiktay (smoked herring seasoned in oil) sold by the company La Fraîcheur Tropicale

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MAPAQ

WARNING TO THE POPULATION

QUEBEC CITY, Feb. 8, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company La Fraîcheur Tropicale, located in 6700, boulevard Joseph-Renaud, in Montreal, warns the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been packaged in such a way as to ensure its harmlessness.

Product name

Format

Affected batch

“CHIKTAY”

Unitary

Units sold until February 3, 2022

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until February 3, 2022, and only at the establishment mentioned above. The product was packaged in transparent plastic jars and was offered refrigerated. The product does not have a label.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to distribute this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult them in the “Food Consumption” section of the MAPAQ website: www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/consommation . They also have the possibility of registering online by visiting www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/rappelsfoods to receive, by e-mail, the food recall press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQfoods” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQfoods .

Chiktay (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) 

Hazard Classification:  Class 1
Reference Number:  4496

Source:
Media relations
Direction des communications
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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Argentina – So far in January, Salta registers about 500 cases of Salmonellosis

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Salta

The highest percentage was located in the Capital department. 52% of affected individuals are children up to 9 years of age. Prevention lies in the safe handling of food.

In the first 25 days of January, 571 suspected cases of salmonella infection were reported in the province, of which 482 were confirmed, which represents 84% ​​positivity.

Of this amount, the largest proportion of affected individuals corresponds to the age range of 5 to 9 years, with a total of 130. In second place, with 122 cases, are children aged 0 to 4 years. These data show that 52% of the cases correspond to children between 0 and 9 years of age.

Regarding the location of cases, the department with the highest number is Capital, with 366, which means 76% of the total.

Of 23 departments in which the province of Salta is divided, in the period from January 1 to 25, cases of salmonellosis were registered in 19 of them. There were no cases in La Candelaria, Rosario de la Frontera, San Carlos and Los Andes.

According to records of the Epidemiological Surveillance program of the Ministry of Public Health, in 2021 there were 1,930 suspected cases, with 1,748 confirmed (91% positivity).

Prevention Guidelines

The Ministry of Public Health recommends taking precautions when handling food, since salmonellosis occurs through the ingestion of food contaminated with bacteria of the salmonella genus.

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USA – Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

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FDA

Enoki mushroom, 200g/7.05ounces

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Listeria Monocytogenes
Company Name:
Golden Medal Mushroom Inc.
Brand Name:
Golden Medal Mushroom Inc.
Product Description:
Enoki Mushrooms

Company Announcement

Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling all cases of its 200g/7.05-ounce packages of Enoki Mushrooms, lot # 300511, product of China, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled Enoki Mushroom has the lot # 300511. Product was distributed directly in Chicago, IL in January 2022, and it has been further distributed to retail stores nationwide.

The Enoki mushroom was packaged in a 200g/7.05ounces and has the UPC 6 953150 100684. Product is packaged in a vacuum sealed plastic package with upper transparent and lower portion has a black background. The product is “Product of China” and there is no English translation on label. There are no business name & address printed on packages.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The potential for contamination was discovered after routine testing by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 200gram package of Enoki mushroom.

The distribution of the product has been suspended.

Consumers who have purchased Enoki mushroom are urged to discard of or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact the company at (323) 720-9126, Monday- Friday 6:30AM to 1:00PM PST.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Golden Medal Mushroom INC.
 323-720-9126
Media:
Golden Medal Mushroom INC.
 323-720-9126
 lizhao8989@aat.net

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New Zealand – Organic Chlorella Powder purchased from GoodFor Ltd – Salmonella

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MPI

8 February 2022: GoodFor Ltd is recalling Organic Chlorella Powder sold at their stores from June 2021 up to January 2022 due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product type

Algae powder

Name of product (size)

Organic Chlorella Powder (sold in bulk bins and various sized packs)

Purchase date

Products sold from June 2021 up to January 2022.

Package size and description

The product is sold in bulk bins and various sized packs.

Distribution

The product is imported from Taiwan.

The product is sold online at GoodFor 

The product is sold at the following GoodFor stores throughout New Zealand:

  • GoodFor Parnell, 4/79 St George’s Bay Rd, Parnell
  • GoodFor Ponsonby, 2 Williamson Ave, Grey Lynn
  • GoodFor Stonefields, Tenancy 12, Stoneridge on Lunn
  • GoodFor Takapuna, 360 Lake Road, Takapuna
  • GoodFor Wellington, 21 Jessie St, Te Aro
  • GoodFor Nelson, 151 McShane Rd, Appleby
  • GoodFor Christchurch, 20 Welles St, Christchurch Central

Notes

This recall does not affect any other GoodFor products.

This recall is associated with the recent recall of Natava SuperFoods brand Organic Chlorella Powder and Organic Clean Greens Wholefood Powder

 

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date of purchase of the product.

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

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