Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

Czech Republic – Boni Cheese threads steamed cheese – Visible Mold/Mould

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Illustrative photo #2

Place of inspection:
Vsetín ( Štěpánská 192, 755 01 Vsetín )
ID: 64945880
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Boni Cheese threads steamed cheese
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

There were mold colonies on the surface of the food in parts of the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.

Expiration date: 05/01/2024
Packaging: PP with print
Quantity of the product in the package: 100 g
Manufacturer: SIMABELLE s.r.o., no. 1074, 739 98 Mosty u Jablunkova, office: Rudé armády 1820, 733 01 Karviná-Hranice
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 20/12/2023
Reference number: 24-000073-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

France – whole hens, legs, fillet and wings – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
batch: 00005825
Product identification
Batch Date
00005825 Use-by date 02/11/2024
00005825 Use-by date 02/09/2024
00005825 Use-by date 02/04/2024
00005825 Use-by date 05/02/2024
00005825 Use-by date 06/02/2024
00005825 Use-by date 02/02/2024
00005825 Use-by date 02/08/2024
00005825 Use-by date 07/26/2025
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/29/2024 to 02/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 53-084-006CE
Further information
Products to store in the freezer
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
wholesaler, caterer, prepared meal preparer

France – Mascot – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Sweet products
Product brand name
E. Leclerc center in Gouesnou
Model names or references
mascot pastry x 2
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2045669877752 All lots Use-by date 06/02/2024
Products List
summary_table.pdfAttachment
Packaging
plastic packaging – 2 parts – 230g
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/18/2024 to 02/06/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
sold in the Pastry department
Geographical sales area
Brest catchment area
Distributors
Center E Leclerc de Gouesnou only

France – TURKEY – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
THUMB
Model names or references
TURKEY
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3254560105621 0344168624 Use-by date 01/28/2024
Products List
Posterette_article_Sauté_de_dinde_Pouce_1kg_070224_fin_21_02_2024.pdfAttachment
Packaging
1KG tray under atmosphere
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/16/2024 to 01/28/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 41 238 001 EC
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan stores and any other brand selling Auchan branded products

France -MOJETTE Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BEILLEVAIRE
Model names or references
Mojette cheese
Product identification
Batch Date
MO02924 Minimum durability date 03/14/2024
Packaging
IN FILMED TRAY
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/06/2024 to 02/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR44087045CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Beillevaire stores, restaurants and regional creamery retailers

USA- The Perfect Bite Co. Issues Voluntary Recall of Mexican Style Street Corn Bite Containing Cotija Cheese Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

FDA

Image of Mexican Style Street Corn Bites Box

The Perfect Bite Co. of 747 W. Wilson Ave, Glendale, CA, is voluntarily recalling its MEXICAN STYLE STREET CORN BITE, which contains Cotija Cheese, due to the possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. The Cotija Cheese used in this product was manufactured by Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. On February 5, 2024, Rizo-Lopez initiated a recall on all lots of Cotija Cheese.

The voluntarily recalled MEXICAN STYLE STREET CORN BITES were distributed in Costco warehouses in California and Hawaii.

The product comes in a sealed tray in a box marked with Lot #: 223231 and Best By: 02/21/2025. Best By and Lot code can be found printed on the right-hand side panel of the box, depicted below.

No illnesses have been reported to date for these products.

There has been no further production of this product.

Consumers who have purchased the MEXICAN STYLE STREET CORN BITES with lot code 223231 are urged not to consume the product and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company with questions or concerns at 818-507-1527 Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST.

FDA Outbreak Investigation


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
The Perfect Bite Co.
 818-507-1527

France – Black pudding onion U portion x3 375g -Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
U
Model names or references
Black pudding onion U portion x3 375g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3256220031141 E3546130 Use-by date 02/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 72.331.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
U Sign

France – Various Fish Products -Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

PEPPER-SMOKED MAQUEREL FILLETS

Gov France

MILD SMOKED HERRING FILLET

Gov France

MILD SMOKED HERRING FILLET

USA- Stater Bros. Markets Recalls Chicken Street Taco Kit Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

San Bernardino, California — Feb. 9, 2024 — Stater Bros. Markets is voluntarily recalling 768 units of CHICKEN STREET TACO KIT with All Sell Thru dates up to and including Feb. 10, 2024, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The Chicken Street Taco kit contains a recalled cheese ingredient in the crema cup supplied by Rizo-López Foods, Inc., of Modesto, California. The Chicken Street Taco Kits were available for purchase at all Stater Bros. Markets in California.

Product Recall Details:

Product Name UPC Size Sell Thru Dates
CHICKEN STREET TACOS 0102864343013992 20 oz All Sell Thru dates up to and
including Feb. 10, 2024

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multi-year, multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to queso fresco and cotija cheeses manufactured by Rizo-Lopez Foods. Rizo-López Foods’ recall announcement can be found here.

Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. The FDA recommends in these cases that anyone who purchased or received any recalled products to use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Listeria monocytogenes can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.

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

Consumers with questions should contact Stater Bros. Customer Service at 909-733-5000 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.

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

FDA Outbreak Investigation


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Stater Bros. Customer Service
 909-733-5000

USA – Fresh & Ready Foods Voluntarily Recalls Four Torta Sandwiches Containing Cotija Cheese Distributed in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

FDA

Front label, Fresh and Ready Foods Ham Torta Sandwich

San Fernando, Calif. (February 9, 2024) – Fresh & Ready Foods is voluntarily recalling four torta sandwiches that contain cotija cheese which were sold in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. This voluntary recall is being initiated as a result of the Rizo-López Foods, Inc. recall of cotija cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes and associated with an outbreak the FDA is currently investigating.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Fresh & Ready Foods used this cheese to make the sandwiches listed below.

The recalled products were distributed between 01/21/2024 and 02/06/2024 and sold exclusively in locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

To date, no illnesses have been reported related to these specific products.

PRODUCT

SIZE

UPC NUMBER

CONTAINER

USE BY
DATES

WHERE USE
BY DATE CAN
BE FOUND

Fresh & Ready Ham Torta
Sandwich
9 oz 82906

90707

Plastic Container 02/03/2024
to
02/22/2024
Bottom left of front label
Fresh & Ready Chicken
Torta Sandwich
9 oz 82906

90706

Plastic Container 02/03/2024
to
02/22/2024
Bottom left of front label
Sprig & Sprout Ham Torta
Sandwich on Telera Roll
9 oz 82906

90720

Plastic Container 01/27/2024
to
02/15/2024
Above UPC code on
back label
Jack & Olive Ham Torta
Sandwich on Telera Roll
9 oz 82906

90725

Plastic Container 01/27/2024
to
02/15/2024
Above UPC code on
back label

Fresh & Ready Foods takes product safety very seriously. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard any remaining product immediately. Consumers may contact Fresh & Ready Foods at RecallConcern@HotLineGlobal.com or by calling 1-855-424-8390 Monday through Friday 8:00am – 6:00 pm EST for any questions related to this recall or to request a full refund.

Product labels are posted below for identification of products.

FDA Outbreak Investigation


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 1-855-424-8390
 RecallConcern@HotLineGlobal.com
Media:
Kristin Elder, H+K Strategies for Fresh & Ready Foods
 Kristin.Elder@hkstrategies.com