Category Archives: Food Microbiology Blog

Canada – Various brands of organic carrots recalled due to E. coli O121

Gov Canada

Cal-Organic Farms - Organic Baby-Cut Carrots - 907 g - front

Product
Various brands of organic carrots
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – E. Coli – other pathogenic
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
National

Affected products

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O121 bacteria . 

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with E. coli O121 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

France – Poultry Ballottine (5 slices) 190 g – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
The Butcher’s Choice
Model names or references
Poultry Ballottine (5 slices) 190 g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
000011319665 Expiry date 11/26/2024
3346650210404 000011319666 Expiry date 11/26/2024
3346650217199 000011319687 Expiry date 11/26/2024
Packaging
packaging in trays under controlled atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 04/11/2024 to 19/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 35.196.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
GMS, Wholesalers

France – Superior ham hock (3 slices) 180 g – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
The Butcher’s Choice
Model names or references
Superior ham hock (3 slices) 180 g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3346650219186 000011319696 Expiry date 11/26/2024
Packaging
packaging in trays under controlled atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 04/11/2024 to 19/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 35.196.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
GMS, Wholesalers

Luxembourg – Club Polaire Salmon, Club Smoked Salmon, Navette Smoked Salmon from the Daily Monop brand – Listeria monocytogenes

SAP

Name Polar Salmon Club
Brand Daily Monopoly
Unit 170 g
Barcode 3350034030533
Use-by date (UBD) 11/11/2024-18/11/2024
Batch All lots
Name Smoked Salmon Club
Brand Daily Monopoly
Unit 170 g
Barcode 3350033961579
Use-by date (UBD) 11/11/2024-18/11/2024
Batch All lots
Name Smoked Salmon Shuttle
Brand Daily Monopoly
Unit 100 g
Barcode 3350033961616
Use-by date (UBD) 11/11/2024-18/11/2024
Batch All lots

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Monoprix

France -Tellines- Marine Biotoxins – DSP

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Tellines shipped on 11/14/2024 and 11/15/2024
Product identification
Batch
All lots
Start/End of marketing date
From 11/14/2024 to 11/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR.29.158.500.CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Wholesalers – Fishmongers – GMS

Ireland – Recall of a batch of Dunnes Stores Irish Chicken Smoky BBQ Drumsticks due to the possible presence of Salmonella

FSAI

Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.52
Product Identification: Dunnes Stores Irish Chicken Smoky BBQ Drumsticks; pack size: 500g; approval number: IE 814 EC
Batch Code 24 309; Use by: 14th Nov
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batch of Dunnes Stores Irish Chicken Smoky BBQ Drumsticks is being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated batch.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Pack of Dunnes Stores Irish Chicken Smoky BBQ Drumsticks

France – CARROT RILLETTE – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Carrot Rillette
Product identification
GTIN
0209118000000
Packaging
Sales in the delicatessen section
Start/End of marketing date
From 04/11/2024 to 09/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Audun-le-Roman 54
Distributors
E.Leclerc Center Audun-le-Roman (54)

France – Cooked chickpea hummus & sesame seed paste U SAVEURS 175g – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Soups, sauces and condiments
Product brand name
U FLAVORS
Model names or references
Cooked chickpea hummus & sesame seed paste U SAVEURS 175g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3256220875370 11/12/2024 Expiry date 11/12/2024
Packaging
175 g tray
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
West and South East of France
Distributors
U STORES

Luxembourg – Smoked Salmon Fleece and Smoked Salmon Wrap from the Nonna brand – Listeria monocytogenes

SAP

Name Smoked Salmon Fleece
Brand Nun
Barcode 5425016571842
Use-by date (UBD) 10/11/2024 – 17/11/2024
Batch 72973, 573258, 573547, 573814, 574124, 574371
Name Smoked Salmon Wrap
Brand Nun
Unit 200 g
Barcode 5425016572085
Use-by date (UBD) 10/11/2024 – 17/11/2024
Batch 572970, 573256, 573545, 573811, 574121, 574369

Distribution possible in different points of sale in Luxembourg.

Clostridium perfringens behind illness at New Zealand University

Food Safety News

Clostridium perfringens has been confirmed as the cause of more than 100 students falling ill at a university in New Zealand.

Health New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) investigated the outbreak among pupils at the University of Canterbury’s University Hall in Christchurch. Students fell ill a few weeks ago during the end-of-year exam period.

Laboratory testing and survey data confirmed New Zealand Food Safety’s theory that the outbreak was likely caused by unsafe preparation of shredded chicken served to students as part of a meal.