Category Archives: Food Microbiology Blog

RASFF Alerts – Shellfish Biotoxin – Tellines – Live Bivalve Molluscs

Posted on October 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Presence of lipophillic toxins in a telline fishing area from France in Belgium and Spain

RASFF

Lipophilic biotoxins in live bivalve molluscs (Ruditapes decussatus) origin Portugal from Portugal in Spain

Leave a comment

Posted in Biotoxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Lipophilic Marine Biotoxin, Marine Biotoxin, RASFF

Czech Republic – Tea Métis salami – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
Frýdlant in Bohemia ( Bělíkova 1446, 46401 Frýdlant in Bohemia )
ID: 25438841
Invalid parameter:

Listeria monocytogenes

The pathogenic bacteria Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the product . This bacteria can cause a disease called listeriosis.

Expiration date: 2/9/2023
Packaging: Opaque plastic film
Manufacturer: FOLDA, s.r.o
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 7/19/2023
Reference number: 23-000031-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Potravinynapranyri

Czech Republic – turkey meat – meat semi-finished product – Salmonella

Posted on October 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
Prague 6 ( U Prioru 884/4, Ruzyně, 16100 Prague 6 )
ID: 03024130
Food group: Meat and meat products / Semi-finished meat

Ground turkey meat – meat semi-finished product
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella Infantis

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Infantis was detected in the semi-finished meat . This bacteria can cause a disease called salmonellosis.

Batch: 173024
Expiration date: 8/4/2023
Packaging: Plastic foil
Manufacturer: PROMINENT CZ, sro
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 31/07/2023
Reference number: 23-000030-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Testing, Potravinynapranyri, Salmonella

Canada – Genuine Health brand Fermented Vegan Proteins+ Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar recalled due to mould

Posted on October 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product
Fermented Vegan Proteins+ Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Retail
Distribution
National
Online

Issue

Genuine Health brand Fermented Vegan Proteins+ Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar recalled due to mould.

Leave a comment

Posted in CFIA, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, food recall, Food Spoilage, mold, Mould/Mold, Visible Mould/Mold

France – Turkey ham 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name The delights of the atlas
  • Model names or references Turkey ham 150g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3264057113053 023257 Use-by date 11/13/2023
  • Start/end date of marketing From 09/15/2023 to 11/13/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors CBS grand Coeur, pro to pro distrib Illlkirch, Montelimar, north and south, domafrais, eurofromage, France Frais, scapest, auribault, sodeger, codifrais
  • List of points of sale List_of_customers.pdf

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Listeria, Listeria France, Listeria monocytogenes

France – PURE GROUND ARABICA BRAZIL COFFEE – 250G – Mycotoxins -Ochratoxin A

Posted on October 18, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Cocoa, coffee and tea
  • Product brand name PLANTING
  • Model names or references PURE GROUND ARABICA BRAZIL COFFEE – 250G
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3564700618424 LB68232291 A 3233 HH:MM and LB68232291 A 3234 HH:MM Minimum durability date 08/16/2024
  • Packaging Bag 250 g
  • Start/end date of marketing From 08/25/2023 to 10/18/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Only products bearing the additional code 04 following the barcode and the combination of markings framed in red are affected by the recall.
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors E. LECLERC

Leave a comment

Posted in Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, Ochratoxin A

Netherlands – Safety warning Morbier (cheese) from Hoogvliet -STEC E.coli

Posted on October 18, 2023 by | Leave a comment

NWVA

Safety warning Morbier (cheese) from Hoogvliet

Hoogvliet warns against Morbier (cheese). The product may contain STEC bacteria. Eating Morbier (cheese) can pose a health risk, especially in pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system. Don’t eat the cheese.
See the Hoogvliet website

Which product is it?

Product: Hoogvliet Morbier (cheese)
Barcode: 2398489xxxxxx
Best before (THT): 18-10-2023

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Temperature Abuse, Food Testing, NVWA, STEC, STEC E.coli

France – raw milk butter and cream – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 18, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name scea Caldayroux
  • Model names or references Raw whey cream butter
  • Product identification
    Batch
    All lots
  • Start/end date of marketing From 05/31/2023 to 09/13/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark 15-012-005
  • Geographical sales area Departments: CANTAL (15)
  • Distributors SAS AURILLAC DISTRIBUTION

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria France, Listeria monocytogenes, Raw Milk, raw milk cheese, Raw Milk Cream

France – Duck Sausages – Salmonella

Posted on October 18, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Farmers Gastronomes
  • Model names or references Duck Sausages
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    0264234013179 S4023 Use-by date 09/10/2023
  • Packaging Under a vacuum
  • Start/end date of marketing From 02/10/2023 to 09/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 16 347 001 EC
  • Geographical sales area South Charente-Dordogne
  • Distributors Ribérac Farmers Market La Roche Chalais Farmers Market Chalais Farmers Market

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Salmonella

Philippines – Food poisoning

Posted on October 18, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Mindanao Times

ELEVEN individuals, mostly kids, were rushed to the hospital on Monday evening after they were downed by food poisoning at Sitio Matigsalug, Barangay Marilog, Marilog District.

According to the report, the caretaker Evangeline Palao told investigators that their employer Geraldina Bocuya from Deca Homes Mintal brought spaghetti when she visited their place at noon on Monday.

But after a few hours, the patients complained of stomach ache and started vomiting.

However, Tuazon said they could not yet ascertain if the spaghetti was the cause of the food poisoning or the tubod (spring water).

Leave a comment

Posted in Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Foodborne Illness, Illness, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Poisoning