Listeria monocytogenes (present /25g) in frozen cut green beans from Poland in Estonia
Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from Denmark in Italy
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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Frozen Cut Green Beans – Smoked Salmon
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RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Rapeseed Meal
Salmonella spp. (in 3 out of 5 samples) in rapeseed meal from Belarus in France, Lithuania and Luxembourg
Czech Republic – Parisian salad – Listeria monocytogenes
Place of inspection:
ID: 44052499
Invalid parameter:
Listeria monocytogenes
The presence of the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes , which causes a disease called listeriosis, was proven in the product .
| Batch: | DP 6.5.2023 |
| Expiration date: | 6/5/2023 |
| Packaging: | plastic packaging |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 130 g |
| Manufacturer: | Antonín Jelínek, Určice 143, Určice 798 04 |
| Date of sample collection: | 26/04/2023 |
| Reference number: | 23-000477-SZPI-CZ |
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.
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The Silent Threats in Our Salad Bowls: Research Harnessing Plant Defenses to Combat E. coli and Salmonella Infections
Foodborne illnesses caused by bacteria like Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella pose a grave threat to public health. Among the various sources of contamination, plant-based and salad-related illnesses have garnered significant concern over the last decade. These infections can have severe repercussions, especially for individuals with compromised immune systems, such as children and seniors. The fear of these bacteria lingers in people’s minds, and it is crucial to address these concerns. This article explores the author’s groundbreaking research shedding light on the dangers of E. coli and Salmonella, and how this work can help safeguard lives through improved food safety practices.
Posted in Decontamination Microbial, E.coli, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Safety, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, food safety training, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Salmonella
UK – Wales – Salmonella: Wrexham food poisoning cluster sparks investigation
A salmonella cluster in Wrexham has prompted an investigation to find the cause and prevent further cases.
Public Health Wales (PHW) is working with Wrexham council’s environmental health team and Betsi Cadwaladr health board to investigate.
PHW said the strain Salmonella Typhimurium can cause bloody diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach pain.
Most people who contract the bug usually recover but complications can occur among frail or very young people.
PHW has asked anyone who is worried about their health to call their GP or NHS Direct Wales on 111
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USA – 29 sick, 6 hospitalized in outbreak at Washington care facility
Public health officials in Seattle are investigating a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen residents of a long-term care facility.
“Based on the investigation, this outbreak was likely due to contaminated food served at the facility,” according to an outbreak announcement this afternoon from Public Health Seattle & King County. The department did not report what food was involved.
The public health department has identified 29 people as outbreak patients. Six of them have had to be admitted to hospitals, but no one has died. The outbreak has concluded, according to the health department
Illness onsets appear to have been July 1 through July 5. No ill food workers were identified as patients as of today. The public health department said the facility is not typically open to the public.
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USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
What’s New
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1171), the case count has increased from 39 to 47 cases.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1163), the case count has increased from 121 to 140 cases.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B var. L(+) tartrate+ (ref #1157), the case count has increased from 35 to 36 cases.
- For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1159), the case count has increased from 68 to 69 cases.
Posted in Cyclospora, Cyclosporiasis, FDA, food bourne outbreak, Food Illness, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Foodborne Illness, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak, Illness, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, outbreak, Salmonella
Luxembourg – COBOLUX / EMO BRAND POULTRY KEBAPSTICK – E.coli
The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:
|
Name |
Poultry Kebapstick |
|
Brand |
Cobolux / EMO |
|
Use-by date (DLC) |
08/06/2023 |
|
Batch |
20230725 |
|
Sale period |
07/26/2023-07/31/2023 |
Danger : Possible presence of E.coli – Escherichia coli
E. coli is a common bacterium in the digestive tract of humans and animals. E. coli indicates faecal contamination which is related to the possible presence of other faecal pathogens.
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Italy- SEMI-COOKED CHEESE – Listeria monocytogenes
Brand : CACIO DEL CASARO CHEESTA’
Name : SEMI-COOKED CHEESE
Reason for reporting : Remind for microbiological risk
Date of publication : 3 August 2023
Documentation
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France – Wheat flour T55 1kg THE WINNING PRICE – Mycotoxin
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
- Product brand name THE WINNING PRIZE
- Model names or references 1kg
- Identification of products
GTIN Batch Date 3263853491266 Batch 600000905 Date of minimum durability 02/05/2023 - Marketing start/end date From 04/05/2022 to 02/05/2023
- Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
- Geographic area of sale Whole France
- Distributors Franprix and distribution networks Franprix Leader Price and distribution networks Leader Price Casino, Vival, Spar and distribution networks Casino
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