Category Archives: Food Microbiology Blog

Czech Republic – Beskydy cheese threads – Listeria monocytogenes

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Place of inspection:
Dolní Lhota ( Československy tankistů 93, 74766 Dolní Lhota )
ID: 75475481
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Beskydy cheese threads
Category: Dangerous foods
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Listeria monocytogenes

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

Expiration date: 5/26/2023
Packaging: not packed
Manufacturer: Michal Kocar
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 5/19/2023
Reference number: 23-000025-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

Czech Republic deep-frozen chicken breast muscle – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Dašice ( Křichenského 451, 53303 Dašice )
ID: 60108703
Food group: Meat and meat products Unpackaged: meat, minced meat, semi-finished meat

deep-frozen chicken breast muscle
Category: Dangerous foods
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Salmonella Enterica sera. Enteritidis

Pathogenic bacteria Salmonella Enterica sera were detected in frozen chicken meat . Enteritidis . This bacteria can cause a disease called salmonellosis.

Batch: 23182201
Best before date: 1/5/2025
Quantity of the product in the package: 10 kg
Manufacturer: EU Poultry, SK 10094 EC
Country of origin:  Ukraine
Date of sample collection: 5/10/2023
Reference number: 23-000023-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

Czech Republic – Royal ham – Listeria monocytogenes

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Place of inspection:
Dolní Břežany ( Ke Dvoru 340, 25241 Dolní Břežany )
ID: 62420224
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Listeria monocytogenes

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

Expiration date: 31/8/2023
Manufacturer: Jiří Kozojed – Butchery and charcuterie
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 8/24/2023
Reference number: 23-000027-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

Taiwan – Over 20 Taiwanese elementary students suffer food poisoning from school lunches

Taiwan News

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — As of Saturday (Oct. 14) night, more than 20 elementary students in Keelung City were admitted to the hospital due to food poisoning from school food.

The students, who all attend Shen-Mei Elementary School in Xinyi District, began reporting symptoms of vomiting Friday (Oct. 13) night, with students being admitted to emergency rooms the following day, reported UDN. Investigators suspect that a spoiled milk product served on Friday is responsible for the food poisoning.

Samples of milk, yogurt, and other food items served at the school have been taken for testing to determine the precise origin of the foodborne illness.

USA -Another Hepatitis A scare linked to positive food service worker

Food Poison Journal

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a case of hepatitis A in a food service worker at a Portland restaurant.

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that can spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food.

The Maine CDC says the worker was infectious at the Green Elephant Bistro in Portland during the following times:

  • 9/21 (dinner only)
  • 9/23 (lunch and dinner)
  • 9/24 (dinner only)
  • 9/27 (dinner only)
  • 9/28 (lunch and dinner)
  • 9/30 (lunch and dinner)
  • 10/1 (dinner only)
  • 10/4 (dinner only)
  • 10/5 (dinner only)

Customers who ate inside the restaurant during these times could be at risk for hepatitis A.

India – 16 students hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning at BMC-run school

Hindustan Times

16 students of a civic-run school in Mumbai were hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning after eating a midday meal provided by Shantai Mahila Industrial Co-operative Society. The affected students are now in stable condition and the food supply operation has ceased.

D Gangadharan, joint commissioner (education), BMC along with Kankal and other officials, visited the hospital to inspect the students’ well-being. Gangadharan said, “We examined the school premises to assess the situation. A sample of the food supplied at the school and other materials that were used in the kitchen has been sent to the BMC laboratory in G/North for testing, and the analysis report is expected shortly.”

Canada – Ararat brand Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

Gov Canada

Summary

Product
Tahina
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
Possibly other provinces and territories

The food recall warning issued on 2023-09-24 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s food safety investigation.

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

USA -Don Miguel Foods Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Carne Asada Burrito Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS USDA

Don Miguel Foods, a Dallas, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 10,642 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) carne asada burrito products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The frozen RTE carne asada burrito items were produced on September 27, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 7-oz. individual wax paper packages containing “DON MIGUEL Hand Made BURRITO CARNE ASADA” with date code D23270 printed on the package.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 20049” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail convenience store locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the establishment’s laboratory testing indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The establishment notified FSIS that some of the affected product was distributed into commerce.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.

Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

France – ROAST PORK ORLOFF CHORIZO EMMENTAL – Salmonella

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name UNBRANDED
  • Model names or references UNBRANDED
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    43923 Use-by date 10/14/2023
  • Start/end date of marketing From 02/10/2023 to 13/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 77-152-011 CE
  • Further information PRODUCT SOLD IN TRADITIONAL CHARCUTERY
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Île-de-France
  • Distributors CARREFOUR MARKET

UK -Moonshine’s Products Ltd recalls several products because of concerns over food safety

Gov UK

Moonshine’s Products Ltd are recalling several products because of temperature control breaches, microbiological contamination risks and other potential food safety risks as a result of unsafe production procedures, which make these products unsafe to eat and means they could potentially cause serious illness or death if consumed.

Product details

Moonshine’s Products Chilli con Brisket
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Guinness (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products 3 Green Chilli (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Chilli – Pineapple (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Smokey Bacon Tomato (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Burger Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Chip Shop Curry (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Bolognese
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Chicken Curry
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Satay Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Sweet BBQ Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Sweet Chilli Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Tomato and Tarragon (Soup)
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Carrot and Coriander (Soup)
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Habanero (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024

Risk statement

Unsafe production practices for the products listed above make these products unsafe to eat and means they could potentially cause serious illness or death. Additionally, there is a risk that the glass bottles may explode which may cause injury.

Action taken by the company

Moonshine’s Products Ltd are recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed at the point of sale. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.