Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

Germany – Sunflower seeds peeled, 250g (Art. 56259) – Salmonella

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

05.06.2024

Product name:

Sunflower seeds peeled, 250g (Art. 56259)

Product images:

Sunflower seeds.jpg

Pictured are shelled sunflower seeds in a transparent plastic packaging.

Manufacturer (distributor):

Monolith Mitte GmbH Robert-Bosch-Str. 8 33178 Borchen

Reason for warning:

Salmonella was detected in the product.

Packaging Unit: 250 g
Durability: 30.04.2025
Lot identification: 229/23A
Additional Information:

Please refer to the attached customer information of the Monolith Group.

Click to access Sonnenblumenkerne_Kundeninformation.pdf

USA – FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Certain Frozen, Raw, Half-shell Oysters from Republic of Korea Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus

FDA

What’s New

June 4, 2024

Recall noticesExternal Link Disclaimer have been posted related to JBR’s expanded recall of certain frozen half-shell oysters.

JBR (KR-15-SP) Tongyeong, Republic of Korea (ROK) is voluntarily recalling all frozen half-shell oysters harvested between 11/26/2023 and 2/14/2024 to ensure public health and safety in the U.S. due to the possible contamination with norovirus. The recalled oysters were processed by JBR (KR-15-SP) in Tongyeong, ROK between 11/27/2023 and 2/15/2024 as frozen half-shell oysters and include the following lot numbers: B231126, B231128, B231129, B231130, B231201, B231202, B231204, B231205, B231206, B231209, B231225, B231226, B231227, B240102, B240103, B240104, B240109, B240111, B240114, B240201, B240203, B240204, and B240214.

Retailers should not serve or sell, and consumers should not eat frozen half-shell oysters that were harvested between 11/26/2023 and 2/14/2024, processed by JBR between 11/27/2023 and 2/15/2024, and distributed to restaurants and retailers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, and Utah. Additional distribution may have occurred, and the states are continuing to conduct trace forward investigations. The FDA is assisting with and coordinating interstate notification efforts as a result of the states’ investigations.

Farm Raised Oysters Label from South Korea
Frozen Half Shell Oysters Label from South Korea

France – Yellow Leg Chicken Products – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Yellow chicken legs with back portion 1kg

Gov France

Yellow chicken leg with back portion

Gov France

Yellow chicken leg with back portion

Gov France

Yellow chicken leg with back portion

Gov France

Yellow chicken leg with back portion

France – Marinade with wild garlic – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Soups, sauces and condiments
Product brand name
Soussana by DAT-Schaub France
Model names or references
Marinade with wild garlic – 170g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3079999328607 00248470 Minimum durability date 05/31/2025
3079999328607 00250498 Minimum durability date 05/31/2025
Packaging
Squeeze 170g
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/07/2024 to 06/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan, Schiever, Artisan butchers

France – Almond powder – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Nuts and seeds
Product brand name
DOMINO
Model names or references
Almond powder Domino 1kg lot 440610102
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3502490009640 440610102 Minimum durability date 03/01/2025
Packaging
transparent bag 1kg
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/17/2024 to 05/31/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
France Fees: Blanchin 69200 Venissieux, Alredis 56400 Brech, Potin 98000 Monaco, Potin 61300 Grasse, France Fees 63510 Auvergne Arbona 13523 Marseille Saveurs Diffusion: Centrimex 13744 Vitrolles Cluzel 65101 Lourdes Gedal: Fromafruit 47000Agen

USA – Dairy Manufacturers Inc. Is Notifying Consumers About a Safety Concern With Crecelac Infant 0-12 Infant Formula (Lot # 24 039 1 CHE 352-1) That is Part of an Ongoing Recall – Expansion of Previous Recall – Cronobacter

FDA

Crecelac 0-12 Lot #: 24 039 1 CHE 352-1, Front label, Back label, Use by AUG2025

Dairy Manufacturers Inc., of Prosper, TX – 6/3/24, is notifying consumers about a safety issue associated with a product that is an extension of an ongoing voluntary recall (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dairy-manufacturers-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-products-due-non-compliance-requirements-under-21). D-M initiated a voluntary recall on 05/24/24. Crecelac Infant 0-12 with an expiration date of 08/2025 was manufactured at D.M. Mexicana Sa De Cv in Monterey, Mexico and is part of this ongoing recall. D-M is now alerting consumers that a sample of this product has tested positive for Cronobacter spp.

Cronobacter is a bacterium that can cause bloodstream and central nervous system infections, such as sepsis and meningitis, respectively. Complications from Cronobacter infection in infants can include brain abscess, developmental delays, motor impairments, and death.

Symptoms of Cronobacter infection in infants may include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths, or abnormal body movements.

Crecelac 12.4 oz containers were distributed primarily in March, April, and May of 2024. The product was distributed through retail stores in the state of Texas only. The recalled product is labeled as infant formula and packaged in a 12.4 oz. cardboard and aluminum can.

Only the lot listed below had samples containing Cronobacter spp.

PRODUCT

UPC

LOT CODE

EXP. DATE

Crecelac Infant 0-12 8 50042 40847 6 24 039 1 CHE 352-1 08/2025

The recalled product can be identified by the batch code on the bottom of the can.

There have been no reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased Crecelac Infant 0-12, should discontinue use of the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-972-347-2341 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST).

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may cause and assure our customers that we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of our products.

Link to Initial Press Release

Italy- Two Batches – SLICED PESTO MANTOVANO -Salmonella

Salute

Brand : CUCINA EXPRESS

Name : SLICED PESTO MANTOVANO

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 4 June 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Salute

Marchio: CUCINA EXPRESS

Denominazione: PESTO MANTOVANO A FETTE

Motivo della segnalazione: Richiamo per rischio microbiologico

Data pubblicazione: 4 giugno 2024

Documentazione

Documentazione

France – Merguez – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Sweet Merguez and Strong Merguez sold in the butchery section on a traditional stand
Product identification
Batch Date
24001143 Use-by date 05/28/2024
24001141 Use-by date 05/28/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 76.575.003 CE
Geographical sales area
Departments: EURE-ET-LOIR (28), OISE (60), SEINE-ET-MARNE (77), ESSONNE (91)
Distributors
H Market Group store: stores in Pontault Combault, Corbeil-Essonnes, Vernouillet, Saint-Maximin and Vert Saint-Denis.

France – Cream – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Guyard Maxime
Model names or references
Cream
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
17052024 05/17 Use-by date 01/06/2024
15052024 15/05 Use-by date 05/30/2024
Packaging
250 ml or 500 ml jar
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/18/2024 to 05/19/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Cream dlc 30/05 and 01/06
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Lisieux, Evreux, Caen

Spain – Alert due to the presence of Listeria in smoked salmon from Spain

ACSA

salmon brand

Listeria salmon brand

Listeria salmon brand

Listeria salmon brand

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has communicated through the  Coordinated Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI)  an alert sent by the health authorities of the Valencian Community, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon in different presentations and different brands.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name:  Smoked salmon or marinated salmon
  • Temperature:  Refrigerated
  • Batch number:  The affected products all start with 30A4, to which a number and a letter are added at the end, for traceability purposes.
  • Brands:
      • Aleppo
      • Distrialacant
      • Fajardo
      • Guillermo Fernandez
      • Hyperber
      • The cradle of salazon
      • Los salaos
      • Pablo campillo
      • Pertussis
      • Saez
      • Salazones Miguel
      • Salinas
      • Samar
      • The blue ocean seafood
      • Torah
  • The product involved is in the following presentations:
      • Smoked salmon 80 g, 100 g, 200 g, 250 and 300 g
      • Smoked salmon with oil 150 g, 900 g and 3500 g
      • Pre-cut smoked salmon 1.2 kg, 1 kg, 700 g, 600 g, 500 g and 400 g
      • Smoked salmon fillet 600 g
      • Pre-cut marinated salmon 600 g

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Andalusia, Castile-La Mancha and Region of Murcia, although it cannot be ruled out that there may be redistribution to other autonomous communities.

AESAN has transferred this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the SCIRI, in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it. 

If you have consumed any of the affected products and have symptoms compatible with listeriosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center.