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France – Country sausage with Montlouis – Salmonella

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name THE MONTLOUISIAN
  • Model names or references Country sausages with Montlouis 150g Country sausage with Montlouis 120g
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    290423 Use-by date 02/08/2023
    290423 Use-by date 03/08/2023
    290423 Use-by date 05/08/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/20/2023 to 07/21/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 37.156.031 EC
  • Further information Tray under protective atmosphere
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors PROMOCASH SAINT PIERRE DES CORPS, GUILMOT GAUDAIS LKB DESCARTES, FRESH SOLOGNE, FRESH FOREZIENDU ATELIER

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France – Herb chipolatas – Salmonella

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name THE MONTLOUISIAN
  • Model names or references Chipolatas with herbs 60g Chipolatas with herbs 90g
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    290423 Use-by date 05/08/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/20/2023 to 07/21/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 37.156.031 EC
  • Further information Tray under protective atmosphere
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors PROMOCASH SAINT PIERRE DES CORPS, FRESH SOLOGNE, GALLAIS, AUTHENTIC HALL

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France – SPICY SOUBRESADA – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name CHARCUTERIE GABRIEL
  • Model names or references SPICY SOUBRESADA
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    9999990055811 1207 Use-by date 08/06/2023
  • Packaging UNDER KRAFT PAPER, 2.092KILOS
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/25/2023 to 07/31/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR06097001CE
  • Further information PRODUCT SOLD ON THE DEPARTMENT BY THE CUT
  • Geographic area of ​​sale 4 comics PAUL DOUMER 06110 LE CANNET
  • Distributors E.LECLERC SODICA II

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France – THAWED SWORDFISH LOIN- Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name BARBA-GROUP
  • Model names or references THAWED SWORDFISH LOIN
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    1265446 Use-by date 02/08/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/26/2023 to 07/29/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 34.336.503 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E. LECLERC

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Canadian Food Safety Agency implements temporary measures to address U.S. romaine lettuce – E.coli O157

Posted on August 1, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

To mitigate the risk associated with E. coli O157:H7 in romaine lettuce from the United States, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the implementation of temporary Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) license conditions.

The measures will be in effect from Sept. 28 to Dec. 20.

According to the CFIA, this action was taken to address the recurring outbreaks of foodborne illnesses related to E. coli O157:H7 in romaine lettuce imported from the United States. Investigations by U.S. authorities have traced the source of the outbreaks to the California Salinas Valley counties of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey.

During the designated period, importers of romaine lettuce and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce from the U.S. must adhere to one of the following requirements:

  • Declare that the product does not originate from the Salinas Valley counties of California mentioned above, or
  • Submit an attestation form and Certificates of Analysis for each shipment, confirming that the romaine lettuce is free from detectable levels of E. coli O157:H7.

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Research – Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli and Enterobacteriaceae Control at a Pig Abattoir: Are We Missing Lairage Time Effect, Pig Skin, and Internal Carcass Surface Contamination?

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MDPI

Abstract

To provide meat safety and consumer protection, appropriate hygiene control measures at an abattoir are required. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of visual fecal contamination level (VFCL) and lairage time (LT) on pig skin (PS) and external (ECS) and internal (ICS) carcass surfaces. The presence of Enterobacteriaceae, Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella in PS, ECS, and ICS were evaluated. A total of 300 paired samples were collected from 100 pigs. Results underlined the importance of the skin (Enterobacteriaceae: 3.27 ± 0.68 log CFU/cm2; E. coli: 3.15 ± 0.63 log CFU/cm2; Salmonella: 21% of samples) as a direct or indirect source of carcass contamination. Although VFCL revealed no significant effect (p > 0.05), the increase of LT had a significant impact (p < 0.001) on Enterobacteriaceae and E. coli levels across all analysed surfaces, and Salmonella presence on ICS (p < 0.01), demanding attention to LT. Also, the ICS showed a higher level of these bacteria compared to ECS. These results highlight the need of food business operators to consider ICS as an alternative area to sample for Salmonella, as a criterion for process hygiene based on EC Regulation No. 2073/2005, and as a potential contamination source to be integrated in the hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) plans.

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Iceland – Suspected Salmonella in chicken breast

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MAST

The Swedish Food Agency warns against consuming one production batch of chicken breast from Esja Gæðafæði due to suspected salmonella. The company has recalled the product and sent out a press release.

The recall only applies to production lot 23205.

  • Brand: Meat seal
  • Product name: Grilled and marinated chicken breast
  • Manufacturer: Esja Gæðafæði Bitruhálsi 2 110 Reykjavík
  • Batch: 23205
  • Barcode: 2395041
  • Storage conditions: Refrigerated product
  • Shelf life:
  • Distribution: Net stores

Consumers who have purchased the product are advised that they can return the product to the relevant stores or to Esja Gæðafæðis, Bitruhálsi 2, 110 Reykjavík. Esja Gæðaföði apologizes to consumers for the inconvenience this may cause.

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France – Muzzle with tongues 4 slices – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name ANDRE LOUSSOUARN
  • Model names or references MUSEAU WITH TONGUES 4 SLICES at the self-service counter, packaged in a black tray in a protective atmosphere.
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3449480004479 L23294 C303 Use-by date 08/14/2023
    3449480002505 L23294 C303 Use-by date between 08/11/2023 and 08/12/2023
  • Products List 31.07.2023-INFORMATION_DU_CONSOMMATEUR_LOUSSOUARN.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging MUSEAU WITH TONGUES 4 SLICES at the self-service counter, packaged in a black tray in a protective atmosphere.
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/27/2023 to 07/28/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 29.125.020 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: COTES-D’ARMOR (22), FINISTERE (29), ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), MORBIHAN (56)
  • Distributors CARREFOUR – INTERMARCHE – SUPER U – PROXI – NETTO – SPAR – YOUR MARKET – CASINO – LECLERC – COCCIMARKET – HALL DIS – UTILE – HUIT A HUIT
  • List of points of sale LIST_OF_POINTS_OF_SALE.pdf

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France – BEEF TONGUE MADEIRA SAUCE – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name ANDRE LOUSSOUARN
  • Model names or references BEEF TONGUE MADEIRA SAUCE + PUREE 300GR BEEF TONGUE MADEIRA SAUCE 300GR BEEF TONGUE MADEIRA SAUCE 900GR BEEF TONGUE MADEIRA SAUCE 2.4KG APPROX.
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3449480008804 Lot 23301 Use-by date between 03/08/2023 and 05/08/2023
    3449480001195 Lot 23301 Use-by date between 02/08/2023 and 05/08/2023
    3449480006091 Lot 23301 Use-by date between 03/08/2023 and 05/08/2023
    3449480000457 Lot 23295 Use-by date between 08/05/2023 and 08/07/2023
  • Products List 07.31.2023-CONSUMER_INFORMATION_Loussouarn.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging BEEF TONGUE SAUCE MADEIRA RAY LS: MICROWAVEABLE 300GR TRAY PACKED UNDER A PROTECTIVE ATMOSPHERE AND 900GR PACKED IN A BLACK TRAY UNDER A PROTECTIVE ATMOSPHERE
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/25/2023 to 07/28/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 29.125.020 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: COTES-D’ARMOR (22), FINISTERE (29), ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), MORBIHAN (56)
  • Distributors CARREFOUR – CASINO – LECLERC – INTERMARCHE – HALL DIS – SUPER U – YOUR MARKET – COCCINELLE – HUIT A HUIT – TY LAZ – UTILE – SUPERETTES – NETTO – PROXI – COCCIMARKET
  • List of points of sale LIST_POS.pdf

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Greece – Recall of unsafe food “CHICKEN CHICKEN KTPS WITH PEPPERS” – Salmonella

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EFET

The E.F.E.T., and in particular the Regional Directorate of Epirus, during inspections within the framework of the “Official Control of Microbiological Food Safety Criteria” Program for the year 2023, sampled a frozen preparation of chicken meat, with the following information: “CHICKEN SOUVLAKI CHICO WITH PEPPER DISC – Chico from fresh chicken” with a production date of 01-24-2023 and an expiration date of 01-24-2024, produced by the FOOD MASTER AEBE company. Following laboratory analyzes at the Veterinary Laboratory of Ioannina, the presence of the pathogenic microorganism Salmonella spp.

E.F.E.T. demanded the immediate recall of the entire specific batch of the product in question and the relevant controls are already underway.

Consumers who have purchased the above product (the illustration of which is shown below) are requested not to consume it.

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