Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

France – BRIE LE ROITELET – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BRIE LE ROITELET
Model names or references
LE ROITELET BRIE CUT CHEESE
Product identification
Batch Date
Packaged on 05/28/2024 DLC until 06/11/2024 Use-by date 06/11/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/28/2024 to 05/31/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
LECLERC ILE ROUSSE CORBARA
Distributors
E.LECLERC ILE ROUSSE CORBARA

France – Mexican chicken platter 1kg – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
The Poultry stall
Model names or references
Mexican chicken platter 1kg
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
20258115 5044094384 Use-by date 05/23/2024
Packaging
Plastic tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/14/2024 to 05/23/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 53 121 001 CE
Geographical sales area
see the list of supermarkets in attachment
Distributors
Lidl

USA – Once Upon a Farm Organic Plant-Rich Meal, Curried Carrots & Beans – Listeria monocytogenes

Lex Blog

Once Upon a Farm PBC of Berkeley, CA, is recalling Once Upon a Farm Organic Plant-Rich Meal, Curried Carrots & Beans because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

According to details published online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated May 17, 2024, and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed in Tennessee, Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, New Jersey and Texas.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled products and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Recalled products:

Once Upon a Farm Organic Plant-Rich Meal, Curried Carrots & Beans, 3.5 oz, packed in single serving flexible pouches. 

  • Product is distributed frozen and is Not-Ready-To-Eat
  • Product Quantity: 95 units
  • Best When Used By Date of 4/17/2025
  • UPC 81000351838

Consumers should not use this product. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to their place of purchase.

France – Pudding Portion – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
MICHEL DUPUY
Model names or references
Pudding Portion
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3367824926723 40880036 / 41080093 / 41310112 / 41310113 Use-by date between 05/25/2024 and 07/06/2024
Packaging
Blood sausage vacuum packed by 3
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/29/2024 to 05/31/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 81.003.003 CE
Geographical sales area
Departments: CHARENTE (16), CHARENTE-MARITIME (17), CORREZE (19), DORDOGNE (24), HAUTE-GARONNE (31), GIRONDE (33), LANDES (40), LOT (46), LOT-ET- GARONNE (47), PYRENEES-ATLANTIQUES (64)
Distributors
Carrefour, Intermarché, Netto, Leclerc, Super U

France – Raw goat’s milk cheese – STEC E.coli

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
André Plaza farm cheeses
Model names or references
stools on expensive, logs
Product identification
Batch Date
2005 Minimum durability date 07/18/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/21/2024 to 05/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Direct sales on the farm

USA – UBC Food Distributors Recalls Baraka Brand Ground Black Pepper Spice Because of Possible Health Risk Announcement – Salmonella

FDA

Ground Black Pepper, Best Before January 2026, Back Label

UBC Food Distributors in Dearborn Michigan is recalling the Ground Black Pepper under the Baraka brand name in 7oz plastic containers 7oz * 10 With UPC code 8 22514 26626 6 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled “black pepper” were distributed nationwide in retail stores.

The product comes in a 7 ounce, clear plastic package marked with expiration date of January 2026 on the back of the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) notified us of the contamination based on a routine state surveillance sample collected by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets that tested positive for Salmonella the presence of Salmonella in some 7 ounce packages of Ground Black Pepper.

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 7-ounce container of ground black pepper are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 313-846-8117 Monday to Friday between 9 am to 5 pm.

Czech Republic – HIGHLANDS SAUSAGE – Visible Mold/Mould

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Illustrative photo #4

Place of inspection:
Valašské Klobouky ( Czechoslovak Army 1107, 766 01 Valašské Klobouky )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Meat and meat products Durable meat products

HIGHLANDS SAUSAGE
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Colonies of green and white mold were found on the surface of the food in almost all the inspected packages under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

Batch: L:9109
Best before date: 05/09/2024
Packaging: PE with print
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.3 kg
Manufacturer: Krahulík-MASOZÁVOD Krahulčí, as, no. 10, 58856 Krahulčí, Czech Republic
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 26/04/2024
Reference number: 24-000217-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

France – SARDINE FILLET – Histamine

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
NEGOFISH
Model names or references
SARDINE FILLET
Product identification
Batch
341240103
Products List
20240531115240133.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Sardine fillets sold in the traditional seafood section/sold by weight
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/13/2024 to 05/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Sardine fillets sold in the traditional seafood section
Geographical sales area
Departments: TARN (81)
Distributors
INTERMARCHE labruguière

France – Raw cream – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
The Grands Villepins farm
Model names or references
Thick raw farm cream in 12.5cl, 20cl and 50cl jars; liquid raw cream 25cl
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760263456408 All lots Use-by date between 06/04/2024 and 06/18/2024
3760263456392 All lots Use-by date between 06/04/2024 and 06/18/2024
3760263456385 All lots Use-by date between 06/04/2024 and 06/18/2024
3760263450239 All lots Use-by date between 06/04/2024 and 06/18/2024
Packaging
12.5cl, 20cl and 50cl jars. 25cl bottle
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/14/2024 to 05/25/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR37.158.014CE
Geographical sales area
Departments: INDRE-ET-LOIRE (37), LOIR-ET-CHER (41)
Distributors
Flavors of Lochoises, From My Lands, Reugny Supermarket, Sun Fruit, Villedômer Epicerie, La Ferme du Mûrier, Prim’Frais, O near the Peasants

Spain – Alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from Spain (Ref ES2024/306)

AESAN

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has been informed by the Valencian Community, through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI), of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon marketed with different brands and presentations whose batches They start with 30A4.

People who have the products included in this alert at home are recommended to refrain from consuming them.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has learned, through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI), of an alert notification sent by the health authorities of the Valencian Community regarding the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon in different presentations and different brands whose lots start with 30A4.

  • Product name: Smoked salmon and Marinated salmon
  • Temperature: refrigerated

Batch : The affected products all begin with 30A4, to which a number and a letter are added at the end, for traceability purposes.

The brands under which the products have been marketed are:

  • Alepa
  • Distrialacant
  • Fajardo
  • Guillermo Fernandez
  • Hiperber
  • The cradle of salting
  • The salaos
  • Pablo Campillo
  • Pertussis
  • Saez
  • Salted Miguel
  • Salinas
  • Production
  • The blueocean seaffod
  • Take up

The product involved is in the following presentations :

  • Smoked salmon 80 g, 100 g, 200 g, 250 and 300 g
  • Smoked salmon in oil 150 g, 900 g and 3500 g
  • Pre-cut smoked salmon 1.2 kg, 1kg, 700 g, 600 g, 500 g and 400 g
  • Smoked salmon sirloin 600 g
  • Pre-cut marinated salmon 600 g

Available images are attached.

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According to the information available, the initial distribution has been to the autonomous communities of Andalusia, Castilla – La Mancha and the Region of Murcia , although it cannot be ruled out that there may be redistributions to other autonomous communities.

This information has been transferred to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI) in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected products from marketing channels.

People who have products affected by this alert at home are recommended to refrain from consuming them.

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

If you are pregnant, it is recommended to consult the recommendations for consumption during pregnancy made by the AESAN regarding important food hygiene practices for pregnant women, as well as a list of foods that should be avoided during pregnancy because they are associated with to certain biological hazards (among which Listeria monocytogenes stands out ).

We remind you of the importance of taking extreme hygiene measures to avoid cross contamination with other products.

You can find more information about listeriosis at the following link .