Category Archives: Food Microbiology Blog

Research – Studies Aim to Improve Detection, Control Methods for Cyclospora

Food Safety.Com

Two ongoing studies funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) are looking to improve detection and control methods for Cyclospora cayetanensis. A complex protozoan parasite, C. cayetanensis is extremely challenging to culture in a laboratory setting, and requires complicated microscopy for detection in samples.

The first project, led by Purdue University’s Lia Stanciu, Ph.D., seeks to use “aptamers”—or short strands of synthesized DNA—to bind to C. cayetanensis. The aptamers would then be used to create a paper-based, low-cost, and easy-to-use water test for the parasite, similar to rapid COVID-19 or pregnancy tests.

The second study is exploring the use of zero-valent iron (ZVI) sand filters to remove C. cayetanensis from water, evaluating the basic principle that physical exclusion might be an option to reduce parasite burdens.

France – Pate – KEEP VANESSA AND GREGORY’S GOOD RECIPES – Clostridium botulinum

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name The good recipes of Vanessa and Grégory of Corrèze flavors
  • Model names or references Country pâté, Country pâté with wild garlic, Country pâté with porcini mushrooms, Rabbit pâté with savory, Grandmother’s pâté, Grandmother’s pâté with porcini mushrooms, Pork cheek confit, Duck pâté with Tonka bean
  • Identification of products
    Lot Date
    333 et 148 Recommended best before date between 06/01/2024 and 11/29/2024
  • Packaging Metal cans of 190gr (1/4 low) and 380gr (1/2 low) for pâtés.
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/01/2021 to 12/31/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark 19.249.002
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Corrèze Flavors Egletons
  • Distributors Correzian Flavors

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall can stability problem
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Clostridium botulinum (agent responsible for botulism)

France – WILD SMOKED PACIFIC RED SALMON 4 SLICES – 120G – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name ROUND THE SEAS
  • Model names or references WILD SMOKED PACIFIC RED SALMON 4 SLICES – 120G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    3564700650394 Use-by date 06/01/2023
  • Products List poster_reminder_model_202208.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging PACK OF 120G COMPOSED OF 4 SLICES
  • Marketing start/end date From 12/15/2022 to 01/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 29.105.501 CE
  • Further information ONLY PRODUCTS BEARING THE ADDITIONAL CODE 07 FOLLOWING THE BARCODE ARE CONCERNED BY THE RECALL.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

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 – STEAMED BITES SHUMAI RECIPE WITH PORK – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name HOA MEMBERSHIP
  • Model names or references HOA MEMBERSHIP
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Date
    3474930400501 Frozen on 13/12/2022, lot number 130624 Date of minimum durability 06/13/2024
  • Packaging Plastic bags 1.15 kg
  • Marketing start/end date From 15/12/2022 to 09/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the freezer
  • Health mark FR 94 041 006 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors PARIS STORE, TANG FRERES and other Asian specialty distributors
  • List of points of sale LIST_OF_CLIENTS_.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Salmonella detection
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

USA – Investigated Illnesses and Outbreaks Table Update for Seafood Related Natural Toxin and Scombrotoxin Fish Poisoning

FDA

January 12, 2023

Table 1: Closed Illness and Outbreak Incidents is a list of investigations that were managed by FDA’s Seafood-Related Natural Toxin and Scombrotoxin Fish Poisoning Team for Fish Other Than Molluscan Shellfish. The listed incidents have been completed at this time.

The table is managed and updated when a significant number of illnesses have been investigated in a specific period of time or at least quarterly.

The table has been updated to illustrate additional information such as

  • Pending analytical results;
  • Confirmed fish/fishery product species identifications; and
  • Completed analytical results are listed in their own column.

The following FDA tracking numbers, and illness type have been added to the table:

  • 20-09-08: CFP;
  • 22-08-15: SFP;
  • 22-08-17: SFP;
  • 22-09-18: SFP;
  • 22-09-20: CFP/SFP;
  • 22-10-21: Unknown;
  • 22-11-22: SFP; and
  • 22-12-23: SFP.

The table may be found at: How to Report Seafood-Related Toxin and Scombrotoxin Fish Poisoning Illnesses | FDA

Belgium – HENRY OYSTERS from the brands “LA BELLE DE QUIBERON” and “LA BELLE DE CANCALE” – Norovirus

AFSCA

Recall by Cora
Product: HENRY OYSTERS from the brands “LA BELLE DE QUIBERON” and “LA BELLE DE CANCALE”.
Problem: Presence of NOROVIRUS.


The company “Huîtres Henry” is today withdrawing the sale of “Hyîtres HENRY” of the brands “LA BELLE DE QUIBERON” and “LA BELLE DE CANCALE” due to the presence of Norovirus (gastroenteritis virus) .

It is advisable not to consume:

HENRY OYSTERS from the brands “LA BELLE DE QUIBERON” and “LA BELLE DE CANCALE”
PRODUCTION AREA: RIVIERE DE CRAC’H AVAL – N° 56.09.3

PRODUCT/NAME EIGHT. PLATE BELON N°2 1DZ

EIGHT.CR.BRITTANY.QUIBE N¢2 1DZ

EIGHT.CR.BRITTANY.QUIBE N¢3 2DZ

BAR CODE 3532000201233

3532000112522

3532000100239

BATCH PACKING DATE FROM 28/12/2022 to 06/01/2023
SALE PERIOD Until 09/01/2023

The product was distributed via CORA in La Louvière (7100), Chatelineau (6200), Anderlecht (1070) and Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (1200).

CORA has decided, in agreement with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), to withdraw this product from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it and return it to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

Norovirus can cause gastroenteritis in humans. The incubation period is 6 to 48 hours. The main symptoms are: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, as well as less specific symptoms such as fever, headaches and general fatigue. Anyone who has consumed the product mentioned above and who presents these symptoms is invited to consult his attending physician by notifying him of this consumption.

In the meantime, the products have been removed from the shelves and a ‘Customer Reminder’ poster is displayed at the points of sale.

We sincerely apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them of taking the most effective measures to avoid this type of incident.

Any customer wishing additional information can contact our Quality Department and contact the number 071.69.95.24 or by email at the address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE .

The CORA Quality Department

Luxembourg – DELHAIZE BRAND CHEF’S TRAY – Salmonella

SAP

Delhaize is recalling the   following product in Luxembourg:

Last name Chef’s platter
Mark Delhaize
bar code 2205746000000
Use-by date (DLC) 01/11/2023
Batch 05200201099
Sale period from 03/01/2023 to 11/01/2023

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Delhaize

Source of Information: Delhaize Recall Notification

Click to access 2023-01-11-delhaize-salmonella-fr.pdf

France – Salmon Salad Bowl – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name REFECTORY
  • Model names or references BOWL SALMON QUEEN B 295G
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    3004 Use-by date 01/14/2023
  • Packaging ALU BOWL COVERED UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE 295G
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/01/2023 to 14/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: ALPES-MARITIMES (06), BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13), CALVADOS (14), HAUTE-GARONNE (31), GIRONDE (33), HERAULT (34), ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), ISERE (38), LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44), MEURTHE-ET-MOSELLE (54), NORTH (59), PUY-DE-DOME (63), BAS-RHIN (67), RHONE (69), SEINE-MARITIME ( 76), YVELINES (78), HAUTS-DE-SEINE (92), SEINE-SAINT-DENIS (93)
  • Distributors REFECTORY

Practical information regarding the recall

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

RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak – Norovirus

RASFF

Oysters from France but originating in Ireland suspected of causing foodborne disease in Ireland and Denmark

RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak – Norovirus

RASFF

Oysters from Norway suspected of causing a foodborne disease outbreak in Denmark