Category Archives: Food Microbiology Blog

France – ANDOUILLE BASQUAISE sold in the cut charcuterie section of the HYPER ANGLET store between 01/31/2024 and 02/05/2024 – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Maritchu
Model names or references
ANDOUILLE BASQUAISE sold in the cut charcuterie section of the HYPER ANGLET store between 01/31/2024 and 02/05/2024
Product identification
GTIN Batch
1111111111116 All lots
Packaging
Tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/31/2024 to 02/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
ES 10.13438/SS CE
Further information
ANDOUILLE BASQUAISE sold in the cut charcuterie section of the HYPER ANGLET store between 01/31/2024 and 02/05/2024
Geographical sales area
Carrefour Hypermarket Anglet
Distributors
Carrefour Hypermarket Anglet only

Czech Republic – VALDOR Duck without giblets – Salmonella

Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
Pilsen ( Písecká 972/1, 326 00 Pilsen )
ID: 44012373
Food group: Meat and meat products Packaged meat

VALDOR Duck without giblets
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Anatum, which can cause a disease called salmonellosis, was detected in the food . 

SZPI has already informed about this product in a press release dated 16/01/2024.  Warning for consumers: two batches of poultry meat from abroad with salmonella in the market network.

Batch: L 210090103
Expiration date: 21/10/2023
Packaging: PE packaging + PAP label
Quantity of the product in the package: 2.356 kg
Manufacturer: Hungerit Zrt. H-6600 Szentes, Attila út 2, Hungary.
Country of origin:  Hungary
Date of sample collection: 17/10/2023
Reference number: 24-000059-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

France – Duck confit 2 and 4 sleeves – Clostridium botulinum

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
The royal delight farm
Model names or references
Duck confit 2 sleeves 350 gr Duck confit 4 sleeves 700 gr
Product identification
Batch Date
All lots Use-by date between 01/01/2021 and 12/31/2026
Packaging
Canned in glass
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/01/2021 to 12/31/2026
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
See the list provided *plus the website’s online store
List of points of sale
Concerned_points of sale.pdf

USA – Mg Foods Voluntarily Recalls Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich Distributed in Florida Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination of Cotija Cheese

FDA

Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll front label

Melbourne, Fla. (February 13, 2024) – MG Foods is voluntarily recalling a Ham & Cotija Torta Sandwich on Telera Roll sold in Florida. This voluntary recall is being initiated as a result of the Rizo-López Foods, Inc. recall of cotija cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes and associated with an outbreak the FDA is currently investigating.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that 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, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

MG Foods used this cheese to make the recalled product distributed between 2/2/24 and 2/9/24 and sold via vending machines and grab-and-go retail markets within business locations exclusively in Florida. Product packaging, UPC number and use by dates can be found below, and the label for identification of the product is also included.

To date, no illnesses have been reported related to this specific product.

PRODUCT SIZE UPC NUMBER CONTAINER USE BY
DATES
WHERE USE
BY DATE CAN
BE FOUND
S&S Ham & Cotija Torta
Sandwich on Telera Roll
8.3 oz 100001002017 Plastic Container 02/09/24 to
02/16/24
Left side of front label
above net weight

MG Foods takes product safety very seriously. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard any remaining product immediately. Consumers may contact MG Foods at RecallConcern@HotLineGlobal.com or by calling 1-855-424-8390 Monday through Friday 8:00am – 6:00 pm EST for any questions related to this recall or to request a full refund.

Product label is included below for identification of products.

FDA Outbreak Investigation

Italy – CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODUCT OF THE MOUNTAIN – STEC E.coli

Salute

Brand : TINO PAIOLO

Name : CASTELMAGNO DOP PRODUCT OF THE MOUNTAIN

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 14 February 2024

Documentation

Documentation

France – Gorgonzola DOP – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
palzola
Model names or references
GORGONZOLA DOLCE DOP PALZOLA/SOVRANO/RP/DOLCE&BLU/ROMANIN
Product identification
Batch Date
18D16423A Use-by date 03/20/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
direct sales store see traceability file attached
List of points of sale
traceability_france.pdf

France – MAQUEREL FILLET WITH PEPPER – Histamine

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
E.LECLERC LAGORD Center
Model names or references
PEPPER AND SMOKED MACKEREL
Product identification
GTIN Batch
0209400010828 All lots
Packaging
Packaging in cardboard pouch – product sold vacuum packed.
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/13/2024 to 01/26/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
The product was sold in the freshly packaged catering section of the E.LECLERC Center in Lagord.
Geographical sales area
Departments: CHARENTE-MARITIME (17)
Distributors
The E.LECLERC Center in LAGORD

France – Minced meat – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Traditional butcher’s department
Model names or references
Traditional minced steak on request
Product identification
Batch Date
9063471 Use-by date 01/30/2024
Products List
ALERT_RETRAIT_MEAT_HACHE_(002).pdfAttachment
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/29/2024 to 01/29/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Thoiry 01
Distributors
Migros France Thoiry 01710 Thoiry

France – Various Duck Products – Risk of Clostridium botulinum

Gov France

Duck Confit Hearts

Gov France

Duck friton

Gov France

Duck rillette 120 gr

Gov France

Whole duck foie gras 100, 200 and 270 gr

Gov France

Duck confit gizzards

Gov France

Whole neck duck confit per 5

Gov France

Duck fat

Gov France

Duck confit legs by 1 and by 2

Gov France

Duck confit 10 fins

Gov France

Duck terrine different varieties

Gov France

Duck breast confit by 1 and by 2

France – Rapé County Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
Rapé county
Product identification
Batch Date
03206 Minimum durability date 02/29/2024
Products List
scan0103.pdfAttachment
Packaging
vacuum bag
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/08/2024 to 02/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
direct sales store of the cheese factory
Distributors
direct sales store of the cheese factory