Category Archives: Food Microbiology Blog

RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Salmonella – soy Cake – Soya Bean Meal – Poultry Meal – Lamb Meal

RASFF

Salmonella in organic soy cake in Denmark and Sweden

RASFF

Salmonella Orion in Soya bean meal, gmo from Germany in Switzerland and Finland

RASFF

Salmonella in poultry meal from Germany in Belgium

RASFF

Salmonella in lamb meal from Italy in the Czech Republic

France – Brown rice pancakes, 100g, Franprix – Aflatoxin

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name Franprix
  • Model names or references100g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3263850575815 H22144J Date of minimum durability 25/05/2023
  • PackagingBag
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/09/2022 to 19/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors FRANPRIX and Franprix distribution networks

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Risk of presence of mycotoxins
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants

France – Superior cooked ham with rind – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Monoprix
  • Model names or references Superior cooked ham with rind
  • Identification of products
    Lot Date
    All lots Use-by date 10/17/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 12/10/2022 to 17/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Monoprix Italy
  • Distributors Monoprix
  • List of points of saleMonoprix_Italy.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – MEDITERRANEAN SARDINES – Histamine

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name/
  • Model names or references MEDITERRANEAN SARDINES SOLD AT THE FISH STALL
  • Identification of products
    Lot
    Mediterranean sardines sold at the fish stall in stores between 29/09 and 02/10/2022
  • Products ListPoster_sardine_med.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging/
  • Marketing start/end date From 29/09/2022 to 02/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark FR 13.216.009 CE
  • Further information/
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Auchan

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Non-compliant histamine level
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic beverages, meats)

France – Pâté en croute 2 slices fresh packed – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Producers and Traders
  • Model names or references Pistachio pâté en croute Pistachio duck pâté en croute Richelieu pâté en croute Richelieu pâté en croute
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3250391546114 227601 Use-by date 04/11/2022
    3250391546114 227701 Use-by date 08/11/2022
    3250391546114 227201 Use-by date 03/11/2022
    3250391546138 227301 Use-by date 04/11/2022
    3250391546138 227201 Use-by date 03/11/2022
    3250391546138 227801 Use-by date 09/11/2022
  • Packaging Pâté en croute 2 slices fresh packed
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/10/2022 to 14/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 01.159.002 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Intermarché, Netto

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – Cooked ham with rind – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name Not concerned
  • Model names or references Not concerned
  • Identification of products
    GTIN
    0206694000000
  • Packaging Product sold by the cut in the traditional department
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/09/2022 to 23/09/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Cooked ham
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Leclerc ROUFFIAC store

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria monocytogenes < 10
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – Chicken pâté with Cévennes herbs, Chicken pâté with peppers, Guinea fowl pâté with trumpets of death – Clostridium botulinum

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name without marks
  • Model names or references Can of 200gr
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    151024 Date of minimum durability 15/10/2024
  • Packaging glass jar
  • Marketing start/end date From 22/10/2021 to 03/12/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Lozère and Gard
  • Distributors Direct sales Market of Sainte Croix French Valley Market of Saint Jean du Gard

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Can stability problem
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Clostridium botulinum (causative agent of botulism)

USA – Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Seafood (October 2022)

FDA

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield infections linked to fresh, raw salmon supplied to restaurants in California and Arizona by Mariscos Bahia, Inc.

Based on epidemiologic information provided by CDC and interviews conducted by state and local public health officials, of 16 people interviewed, 12 reported eating sushi, sashimi, or poke. Of those interviewed, 11 people remembered details about the type of fish consumed and 9 report eating raw salmon before getting sick. The FDA’s investigation traced the distribution of fresh, raw salmon back to Mariscos Bahia, Inc.

In addition, the FDA collected an environmental sample that included multiple swabs at Mariscos Bahia, Inc. (Pico Rivera, CA). Multiple environmental swabs collected at the facility are positive for Salmonella and subsequent  Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis is ongoing. The WGS completed to date indicates the Salmonella detected in at least one of the swabs from the facility matches the outbreak strain. While epidemiological evidence indicates that ill people consumed fresh, raw salmon processed at this firm, the presence of Salmonella in the processing environment indicates that additional types of fish processed in the same area of the facility could also be contaminated which includes fresh, raw halibut, Chilean seabass, tuna, and swordfish. Salmon, halibut, Chilean seabass, tuna, and swordfish processed in Marisco Bahia Inc.’s Pico Rivera, CA, facility could have also been sent to the Mariscos Bahia, Inc. facilities in Phoenix, AZ and then sent to restaurants.

The firm is cooperating with the FDA investigation and has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall. As a part of the firm’s voluntary recall, the firm will contact its direct customers who received recalled product.

The FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Updates to this advisory will be provided as they become available.

Recommendation

According to Mariscos Bahia, Inc., seafood was only sold directly to restaurants in California and Arizona and would not be available for purchase by consumers in stores.

Restaurants should check with their suppliers and not sell or serve salmon, halibut, Chilean seabass, tuna, and swordfish received fresh, not frozen from Mariscos Bahia, Inc. (Pico Rivera, CA and Phoenix, AZ) on or after June 14, 2022. If restaurants received these fish and then froze it, they should not sell or serve it. Restaurants should also be sure to wash and sanitize locations where these fish from Mariscos Bahia, Inc. were stored or prepared.

Consumers eating salmon, halibut, Chilean seabass, tuna, and swordfish at a restaurant in California or Arizona should ask whether the fish is from Mariscos Bahia, Inc and was received fresh, not frozen.


Map of U.S. Distribution

Map of U.S. Distribution

Case Count Map Provided by CDC

Salmon Outbreak of Salmonella - CDC Case Count Map as of October 19, 2022

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 33
Hospitalizations: 13
Deaths: 0
Last illness onset: September 18, 2022
States with Cases: AZ (11), CA (21), IL (1)
Product Distribution*:  AZ, CA
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states

USA – FDA Core Outbreak Table

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 linked to Frozen Falafels (reference #1115), FDA has initiated traceback and sample collection and analysis.
  • For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in an unidentified product (reference #1081), the FDA investigation has closed.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg in an unidentified product (reference #1087), the case count has increased from 33 to 34 cases.
  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis in an unidentified product (reference #1084), the case count has increased from 42 to 43 case.

Belgium – Fine brown rice cakes (130g) from the Lima brand – Aflatoxin

AFSCA

Recall of Lima Bio Food BV
Product: Fine brown rice cakes (130g) from the Lima brand.
Problem: too high aflatoxin B1 content.


In agreement with the FASFC, Lima Bio Food BV is withdrawing the “Thin brown rice pancakes” (130g) of the Lima brand from sale and recalling them from consumers because of an excessively high content of aflatoxin B1. Lima Bio Food BV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where it will be reimbursed.

Product description

– Product name: Fine brown rice cakes
– Brand: Lima
– Expiry date (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 02/07/2023
– Batch number: R22182B
– Sales period: from 09/14/2022 to 10/18/2022
– Type of packaging: plastic film
– Weight: 130g

The product was distributed through various points of sale, including Bio-Planet stores.

For any additional information , contact:

Mrs. Nathalie Feys, +32 50 72 86 86 or nathalie.feys@hain-celestial.eu .