Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

France – Sweet Herring Fillets – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Bourgain and sons
Model names or references
Sweet Herring Fillets 200g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3284570002122 025031 Use-by date 06/02/2024
3284570002122 025032 Use-by date 02/07/2024
3284570002122 041042 Use-by date 02/14/2024
3284570002122 041043 Use-by date 02/15/2024
3284570002122 044045 Use-by date 02/17/2024
3284570002122 044051 Use-by date 02/20/2024
3284570002122 045051 Use-by date 02/20/2024
3284570002122 045052 Use-by date 02/21/2024
3284570000012 045052 Use-by date 02/29/2024
3284570002122 051053 Use-by date 02/22/2024
Products List
List_of_products_concerned_by_recalls_FHD__Lot_025_-041_-044_-045_-051.pdfAttachment
Packaging
200g vacuum bag 200g vacuum tray
Start/end date of marketing
Since 01/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 62160108 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Scapmarée Carrefour

France – Sweet herring fillet terrines – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Big Fee
Model names or references
Sweet herring fillet terrines in oil 500g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3284570000616 025031 Use-by date 03/25/2024
3284570000616 041042 Use-by date 02/04/2024
3284570000616 041043 Use-by date 03/04/2024
3284570000616 044051 Use-by date 04/08/2024
Products List
List_of_products_concerned_by_terrine_recalls_025-041-044.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Punnet of herring in oil 500g
Start/end date of marketing
Since 01/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 62160108 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Big Fee

France – Pepper Mackerel Fillets – Provençal Mackerel Fillets – Onion Mackerel Fillets – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Bourgain and sons AND Grand Frais
Model names or references
Mackerel Fillets with Pepper 200g Grand Frais Mackerel Fillets with Pepper 200g Bourgain Mackerel Fillets Provençale 200g Bourgain Mackerel Fillets with Pepper and Provençale 250g Bourgain Mackerel Fillets with Onions 200g Bourgain
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3284570000623 021022 Use-by date 01/31/2024
3284570002092 021021 Use-by date 01/30/2024
3284570002108 021022 Use-by date 01/31/2024
3284570000074 021022 Use-by date 02/08/2024
3284570000494 021022 Use-by date 02/08/2024
3284570000623 033034 Use-by date 02/09/2024
3284570002092 033034 Use-by date 02/09/2024
3284570002092 033035 Use-by date 02/10/2024
3284570002108 033035 Use-by date 02/10/2024
3284570002115 033035 Use-by date 02/10/2024
3284570002115 033041 Use-by date 02/13/2024
3284570002115 052053 Use-by date 02/16/2024
Products List
List_of_products_concerned_by_the_recalls_MAQUEREAUX_021-033-052.pdfAttachment
Packaging
200g tray vacuum-packed or modified atmosphere 250g vacuum-packed bag
Start/end date of marketing
Since 01/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 62160108 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Scapmarée – Carrefour –

USA -Simply Fresh Llc. Voluntarily Recalls Rojos Black Bean Layer Dip 2/20oz Product Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Rojo’s Black Bean 6 Layer Dip, top and side label

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:
Simply Fresh LLC
Brand Name:
Rojo’s
Product Description:
Black Bean 6 Layer Dip

Company Announcement

BUENA PARK, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 – Simply Fresh LLC. is voluntarily recalling its Rojo’s Black Bean 6 Layer Dip 2-20oz Club Pack. This voluntary recall is being initiated as a result of the Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. recall of cotija cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Simply Fresh used the recalled cotija cheese from Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc.External Link Disclaimer in the Rojos Black Bean Layer Dips with the date codes listed in the table below. This recall only impacts the items pictured below. The product is sold only at Costco.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause severe 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.

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE RECALLED PRODUCT:

The 2/20oz container has the “Best If Use By” dates stated below printed on the side of each container and the lot number stated for each product on the side or the lid (see attached pictures). This voluntary recall applies only to the products with the “Best If Use By” dates stated below.

Product

Size

Best If Use By
Printed on the
Container side

Case Quantity

Benny T’s Vesta Ghost 2/20oz round plastic container Feb 06 2024 870
Feb 14 2024 682
Feb 16 2024 160
Feb 21 2024 1,093
Feb 23 2024 730
Feb 29 2024 968
Mar 02 2024 648
Mar 07 2024 95
Mar 09 2024 556
Mar 14 2024 371
Mar 21 2024 817
Mar 22 2024 373

A total of 7,350 cases were distributed to Costco stores in Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, and Utah. To date, there are no harmful effects reported from our product.

Product safety and consumer confidence are of utmost importance to Simply Fresh LLC and its customers. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products listed above are urged to dispose of them immediately.

Consumers can call 1(800) 755-9925 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday.

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


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 1(800) 755-9925

USA – Fresh Creative Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Dressings and Taco Kit Due to Risk of Listeria in Ingredient From Cheese Supplier: Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Don Pancho Crema Trio Pack

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:
Fresh Creative Foods
Brand Name:
Don Pancho, HEB, Trader Joe’s
Product Description:
Cilantro Lime Crema, Everything Sauce Fiesta, Cilantro Cotija dressing, Poblano Caesar dressing, Cilantro Dressing, Street Taco Express Meal Kit

Company Announcement

Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., is voluntarily recalling certain cremas, everything sauces, cilantro cotija dressing, poblano Caesar dressing, cilantro dressing and one taco kit due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes in a cheese ingredient supplied by RIZO-LÓPEZ FOODS, INC.

The dressings and kits were distributed to retail outlets including Costco, H-E-B, Trader Joe’s and Albertson’s in the following states: CA, CT, FL, ID, IL, MD, MT, NJ, NV, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, and WA.

The dressings are sold in bottles; the taco kit is sold in a clear clamshell container with a printed carboard band.

No consumer complaints have been reported to date.

Listeria Monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 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.

Consumers are urged not to consume these products. Consumers who purchased these products may take them back to the store for a refund or discard them.

The list of products can be seen here.


Company Contact Information

Media:
Linda Reidman
 503-267-8373

Canada – President’s Choice brand and Taylor Farms brand Mexican-Style Street Corn Salad Kits recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA

Product
Mexican-Style Street Corn Salad Kits
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

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

Distribution
National

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were made using cheese recalled by Rizo-López Foods, Inc. in association with an outbreak investigation in the US.

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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

France – Pepper Mackerel Fillets – Provençal Mackerel Fillets – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Bourgain et fils and Grand Frais
Model names or references
Mackerel Fillets with pepper 200g Provençal Mackerel Fillets 200g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3284570000623 044051 Use-by date 02/20/2024
3284570002092 044051 Use-by date 02/20/2024
3284570002092 044052 Use-by date 02/21/2024
3284570000210 044051 Use-by date 02/14/2024
3284570000210 044052 Use-by date 02/15/2024
3284570002108 044045 Use-by date 02/17/2024
3284570002108 044051 Use-by date 02/20/2024
3284570000340 044051 Use-by date 02/14/2024
Products List
List_of_products_concerned_by_the_recalls_MAQUEREAUX_044.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Vacuum or atmosphere tray 200g
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/29/2024 to 02/21/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 62160108 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Scapmarée-Carrefour-Grand Frais
List of points of sale
List_of_products_concerned_by_the_recalls_MAQUEREAUX_044_Adresses_clients.pdf

France – MSC HADDOCK NET – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
My little fishmonger
Model names or references
MSC FILET HADDOCK, vacuum tray, variable weight
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2298106000002 2095022 Use-by date 01/28/2024
2298106000002 2095409 Use-by date 01/29/2024
2298106000002 2097565 Use-by date 02/03/2024
2298106000002 2097791 Use-by date 02/04/2024
2298106000002 2098342 Use-by date 05/02/2024
Packaging
vacuum tray, variable weight
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/18/2024 to 02/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 47 091 046
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
INTERMARCHE, LECLERC, BOUCHERIES ANDRE, FRANPRIX, COEUR DE FRAIS, INTERMARCHE, MDF, CONSOMACTECOEUR47, MONOPRIX, SECOURS POPULAR, EAJ, SUPER U, O MARCHE FRAIS, CARREFOUR, MERICQ BOUTIQUE AGEN

Malta – Blueberries – Freshona, Mirtilli giganti americani – Norovirus

Malta Health Service

Name of product on label: Mirtilli giganti americani (frozen product)
Brand: Freshona
Weight: 500g
Lot number: LP3144DL7
Durability date: 05/2025
For further information, the public is kindly requested to contact the Health Inspectorate Services between 8:00
a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on telephone number 21337333 or by email on admin.ehd@gov.mt. The public is also being

Canada – Bauman’s Country Meat Shop brand Summer Sausages recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA

Product
Summer Sausages
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

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

Distribution
Ontario

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.