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Sweden sees another rise in illnesses for 2022

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Most foodborne infections rose in Sweden in 2022 compared to the year before, according to the latest figures.

A report by the National Veterinary Institute (SVA), Folkhälsomyndigheten (the Public Health Agency of Sweden), Livsmedelsverket (the Swedish Food Agency) and Jordbruksverket (Swedish Board of Agriculture) showed a rise for Campylobacter, Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli infections. Some of this was because of increased travel and more people being infected abroad.

A total of 5,165 cases of campylobacteriosis were reported in 2022 and 57 percent of these were domestic. This is up on more than 4,000 cases in 2021. For domestic infections in 2022, the median age was 51 with a range of 0 to 101. More men, 54 percent, than women were sick.

A correlation between human cases and Campylobacter-positive broiler batches underscores the need for further preventive measures, said the report.

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 Italy – Beef tartare – STEC E.coli

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Brand : various brands expiry 04/07/2023, 05/07/2023, 06/07/2023

Denomination : Beef tartare

Reason for reporting : Remind for microbiological risk

Publication date : 5 July 2023

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Italy – CANESTRATO DI TOTO Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Brand : CPF SOC. COOP. CHEESE PRODUCERS

Name : CANESTRATO DI TOTO’

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 5 July 2023

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France – POTJEVLESCH – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name product handled at Leclerc Herlin-le-Sec
  • Model names or references Potjevlesch
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3444011615735 TROLLEY 7 Use-by date 07/20/2023
  • Packaging one UVC per box
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/21/2023 to 06/21/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Leclerc Herlindis Herlin-le-sec 62130

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Greece – Gluten Free Chicken Burger and Chicken Souvlaki -Salmonella

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EFET

E.F.E.T. and in particular the Regional Directorate of Central Macedonia, during inspections within the framework of the 2023 “Official Control of Microbiological Food Safety Criteria” Program, sampled frozen meat preparations with the following data: 1) GLUTEN-FREE CHICKEN BUTTER with a use-by date of 08/06/ 2024 and date of production / freezing 14/04/2023 and 2) SOUVLAKI CHICKEN, with date of consumption 31/08/2024 and date of production / freezing 09/05/2023 produced by the company “POULTRY ENTERPRISES A. KARAGIANNAKIS S.A. – Chicken Karagiannakis of Halkidiki”. Following laboratory analyzes in the laboratory of the Veterinary Center of Thessaloniki, the presence of the pathogenic microorganism Salmonella spp. in the above samples.

E.F.E.T. demanded the immediate recall of all the specific batches of the products in question and the relevant controls are already underway.

Consumers who have purchased the products in question (pictured above) are urged not to consume them.

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France – Father Gaspard spices 1kg – Salmonella

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name La Bovida
  • Model names or references Father Gaspard spices 1kg
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3598561111015 PR23050294 Date of minimum durability 30/04/2025
  • Packaging 1kg bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/12/2023 to 07/03/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EMB18255C
  • Further information Father Gaspard spices in 1kg bags
  • Geographic area of ​​saleWhole France
  • Distributors la bovida store Limoges 19 Rue Auguste Comte, 87280 Limoges la bovida store Halennes-lez-Haubourdin 250 Rue du General de Gaulle, 59320 Hallennes-lez-Haubourdin

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Canada – Haskalife brand Pure Haskap Berry Super Shots recalled due to possible spoilage

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CFIA

Summary

Product
Pure Haskap Berry Super Shots
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Retail

Haskalife brand Pure Haskap Berry Super Shots recalled due to possible spoilage.

The recalled product has been sold in Alberta and online.

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Italy – Salted Sardines – Histamine

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Brand : STELLA

Name : Salted Sardines

Reason for reporting : Chemical risk recall

Publication date : July 4, 2023

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Research – Is Legionella Bacteria Becoming Antibiotic Resistant?

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Legionella Control

In this article the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International look at the role of antibiotics in protecting humans against pathogenic organisms, paying particular attention to waterborne bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and legionella.

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France – Whelk cooked – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name THE VIVIERS of SAINT COLOMBAN
  • Model names or references Cooked whelk Les Viviers de Saint Colomban
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3663515871168 No. 113001120 Use-by date 02/07/2023
  • Packaging Sold in the traditional Tide section
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/23/2023 to 06/24/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Leclerc Meyzieu

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