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USA – Conagra Brands Recalls Canned Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Packaging Defect

FSIS USDA

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 – Conagra Brands, Inc., a Fort Madison, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 2,581,816 pounds of canned meat and poultry products due to a packaging defect that may cause the products to become contaminated without showing any outward signs of contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The meat and poultry products were produced between December 12, 2022, and January 13, 2023. The following products are subject to recall: [view spreadsheet] [view labels].

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P4247” on the product cans. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS after observing spoiled and/or leaking cans from multiple production dates at the establishment’s warehouse.

Subsequent investigation by the establishment determined that the cans subject to recall may have been damaged in a manner that is not readily apparent to consumers, which may allow foodborne pathogens to enter the cans.

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.

France – Organic Smoked Salmon – 4 slices – 110g – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Mowi
  • Model names or references Organic Smoked Salmon – 4 slices – 110g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3321431026863 01136020 Use-by date 20/01/2023
  • Packaging110g pack
  • Marketing start/end date From 27/12/2022 to 20/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 29.105.501.EC
  • Geographic area of ​​saleWhole France
  • DistributorsGalec, Auchan, Monoprix

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – SCANDINAVIAN SALAD – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name E. LECLERC THIONVILLE
  • Model names or references SCANDINAVIAN SALAD
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    0202731000000 Use-by date between 03/01/2023 and 08/01/2023
  • Packaging PLASTIC TRAYS
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD IN THE PRE-PACKAGED CATERING DEPARTMENT
  • Geographic area of ​​sale THIONVILLE
  • Distributors E. LECLERC THIONVILLE CENTER

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – STUFFED MINI MORICETTES – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name E. LECLERC THIONVILLE
  • Model names or references STUFFED MINI MORICETTES
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    0207233000000 Use-by date 10/01/2023
  • Packaging PLASTIC TRAYS
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD IN THE PRE-PACKAGED CATERING DEPARTMENT
  • Geographic area of ​​sale THIONVILLE
  • Distributors E. LECLERC THIONVILLE CENTER

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – BRUSCHETTA WITH SALMON – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name E. LECLERC THIONVILLE
  • Model names or references BRUSCHETTA WITH SALMON
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    0202375000000 Use-by date between 01/01/2023 and 08/01/2023
  • Packaging CARDBOARD BOX + TRANSPARENT LID
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD IN THE PRE-PACKAGED CATERING DEPARTMENT
  • Geographic area of ​​sale THIONVILLE
  • Distributors E. LECLERC THIONVILLE CENTER

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – COOKED NORDIC PIZZA – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name E. LECLERC THIONVILLE
  • Model names or references COOKED NORDIC PIZZA
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    0207790000000 Use-by date between 01/01/2023 and 08/01/2023
  • Packaging CARDBOARD PIZZA BOX + TRANSPARENT LID
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD IN THE PRE-PACKAGED CATERING DEPARTMENT
  • Geographic area of ​​sale THIONVILLE
  • Distributors E. LECLERC THIONVILLE CENTER

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – Little fresh cow and cottage cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name the cheese box
  • Model names or references P’tit cow fresh Faisselle va 500grs
  • Identification of products
    Lot Date
    11/01 au 14/01 Recommended best before date between 07/02/2023 and 11/02/2023
  • Packaging Naked cheese pot of cottage cheese 500grs
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/11/2023 to 01/15/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 14.479.005
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: CALVADOS (14)
  • Distributors Earl the cheese box

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – SMOKED SALMON PIZZA – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Center E.Leclerc Blois
  • Model names or references SMOKED SALMON PIZZA
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Date
    0201788000000 LOTS : 010 + 011 + 012 Use-by date between 01/14/2023 and 01/16/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 10/01/2023 to 16/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark presence of Listeria monocytogenes in salmon
  • Further information The pizzas were sold in self-service at the rotisserie in our store
  • Geographic area of ​​sale BLOIS and its surroundings
  • Distributors E.Leclerc Blois

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of Listeria monocytogenes (in salmon)
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

Research – How Does Hepatitis A Spread Through Food?

Food Poisoning News

In a developed country such as the United States, outbreaks of Hepatitis A (HAV) from contaminated food are not common but are still possible and have occurred in the past. Some outbreaks have been linked to thousands of cases. It can be difficult, however, to pinpoint the source of infection because of the late onset of symptoms especially when the victims are geographically scattered. A food product can become contaminated at any step during the process of harvesting, distribution, preparation, etc…  When the problem occurs at one of the early stages, say during production, this can lead to a wide-spread outbreak, such as recent outbreaks of HAV linked to imported pomegranates or HAV linked to imported strawberries.

However, most recorded HAV outbreaks in the United States have occurred at the point of sale when food is handled and served in a restaurant. While most food handlers with HAV do not transmit the virus because they practice proper personal hygiene, all an infected person has to do to spread the virus is touch food after failing to wash their hands. These “establishment” HAV outbreaks are usually in a single geographic location tied to a particular restaurant, like the relatively recent Burger King or Famous Anthony’s outbreaks.

New Zealand – National Microbiological Database Programme

MPI

Introduction

This introduction is not part of the Animal Products Notice, but is intended to indicate its general effect.

Purpose

This notice supplements the requirements of the Animal Product Regulations 2021 and sets requirements for microbiological sampling and testing of animal material and animal products intended for human consumption.

Background

The National Microbiological Database (NMD) Programme is a standardised microbiological sampling and testing programme to provide ongoing monitoring of microbiological process control across all industry participants.

Who should read this Animal Products Notice?

You should read this notice if you are:

•an operator who processes red meat or poultry intended for human consumption; or

•a recognised laboratory that tests red meat or poultry intended for human consumption

Why is this important?

A failure to comply with this notice may be an offence under section 135(1)(c) of the Animal Products Act 1999 and may result in further action by an animal products officer.