Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

Czech Republic – SKIN BONE GOOSE BREAST – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Chrudim ( Slovak National Uprising 1081, 53705 Chrudim )
ID: 25110161
Food group: Meat and meat products Packaged meat

SKIN BONE GOOSE BREAST
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella

The presence of pathogenic bacteria Salmonella Agona and Salmonella Newport , which can cause a disease called salmonellosis, was detected in the food  .

The SZPI has already informed about this product in a press release dated 1/16/2024  Warning for consumers: two batches of poultry meat from abroad with salmonella in the market network.

Best before date: 30/09/2025
Packaging: plastic packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 900 g
Manufacturer: TRANSIT-FOOD KFT, H4362 NYÍRGELSE, DEBRECENI UT 1,
Date of sample collection: 1/11/2023
Reference number: 24-000068-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Czech Republic – AW Olomouc cottage cheese wreaths – Visible Mold/Moulds

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Place of inspection:
Svitavy ( náměstí Míru 192/95, 568 02 Svitavy )
ID: 44012373
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

AW Olomouc cottage cheese wreaths
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

There was mold on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

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

Batch: L133 252
Best before date: 29 12 23
Packaging: plastic foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 125 g
Manufacturer: AW SPOL. SRO Palackého 4, 789 83 Loštice
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 13/12/2023
Reference number: 24-000057-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

USA – Rizo-López Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Dairy Products Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

MODESTO, Calif. (February 5, 2024) – Rizo-López Foods, Inc. (“RLF”) is voluntarily recalling its dairy products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that 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.

Based on information shared by the CDC and FDA, RLF may be a potential source of illness in an ongoing nationwide Listeria monocytogenes outbreak.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide by RLF and through distributors. Products also were sold at retail deli counters including, but not limited to, El Super, Cardenas Market, Northgate Gonzalez, Superior Groceries, El Rancho, Vallarta, Food City, La Michoacana, and Numero Uno Markets.

The recalled products include cheese, yogurt, and sour cream sold under the brand names Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, Rio Grande, Food City, El Huache, La Ordena, San Carlos, Campesino, Santa Maria, Dos Ranchitos, Casa Cardenas, and 365 Whole Foods Market. Representative images of the recalled products are provided below.

Consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers for any of the products listed below and dispose of them. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-833-296-2233, which will be monitored 24 hours a day.

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

Expanded List of Products

Link to Original Announcement

Link to FDA Outbreak Investigation


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 1-833-296-2233
Media:
Daren Williams
 209-232-3703
 dwilliams@rizolopez.com

Czech Republic – Gouda Holland – Visible Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Brno ( Kamenice 745/1, 625 00 Brno )
ID: 25110161
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Gouda Holland
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Colonies of mold were present on the surface of the food under the intact packaging in all inspected packages. 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 use-by date.

Expiration date: 29-12-23
Packaging: PE tub with foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.2 kg
Manufacturer: Vergeer Holland, PO Box 2, 2810AA Reeuwijk,
Country of origin:  Netherlands
Date of sample collection: 12/12/2023
Reference number: 24-000063-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

France – REAL MERGUEZ – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
MILHAU HOUSE
Model names or references
300g, 600g trays and traditional shelf
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3289012419315 031400 / 030404 Use-by date 02/14/2024
3289010001130 030401 / 031401 Use-by date 02/11/2024
3289010001147 030401 Use-by date 02/11/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/30/2024 to 02/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 81.124.012 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
GMS

France – Superior smoked ham cooked without bone Blue White Heart – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
RENAUDOT cured meats
Model names or references
Superior smoked ham cooked without bone Blue White Heart
Product identification
Batch Date
560 Use-by date 02/19/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/15/2024 to 01/24/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 25-240-005 CE
Further information
Sold in the traditional charcuterie section
Geographical sales area
E. LECLERC Center in Belfort
Distributors
E. LECLERC Center in Belfort

New Zealand- Cheeses recalled due to possible presence of E. coli

MPI

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Waimata Cheese Company Limited in its recall of a specific batch of its Camembert and Brie Cheeses due to the possible presence of E. coli.

The following products with batch number 8367 and a best before date of 28/02/24 are affected by this recall:

  • Waimata Cheese brand Camembert
  • Longbush Camembert
  • Longbush Brie.

Up-to-date details of products affected by the recall, including photographs, are available on our food recall page.

“The concern with these cheeses is that there may be E. coli bacteria present,” says New Zealand Food Safety’s acting deputy director general Jenny Bishop.

“Symptoms of sickness caused by E. coli include stomach cramps and diarrhoea. Some people feel sick and vomit.

“Most people get better within 5 to 7 days, but the effects can be serious for people with weakened immune systems, including the very young, frail older people, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant people.

E. coli can travel easily and fast from person to person if infected people do not wash their hands properly.

“If you have consumed any of this product and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800 61 11 16.

“Affected product should not be eaten. It can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund. Should you be unable to do this, throw it out.”

The recalled products are being removed from shelves at stores nationwide.

E. coli was discovered as a result of routine testing. New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness.

“As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Waimata Cheese Company Limited to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence,” Ms Bishop said.

For further information and general enquiries, call Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on 0800 00 83 33 or email info@mpi.govt.nz

For media enquiries, contact the media team on 029 894 0328.

Italy- GORGONZOLA DOLCE DOP PALZOLA/SOVRANO/RP/DOLCE&BLU/ROMANIN – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : GORGONZOLA DOLCE DOP

Name : GORGONZOLA DOLCE DOP PALZOLA/SOVRANO/RP/DOLCE&BLU/ROMANIN

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 5 February 2024

Documentation

Documentation

France – Duck and Port Ballotine – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
CARREFOUR product
Model names or references
Code 151966
Product identification
Batch Date
02333532 Use-by date 01/21/2024
Packaging
1 ballotine = 1 package of 2.5 kg to 2.9 kg
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/15/2023 to 12/29/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR-29.004.023 CE
Further information
Product sold in the cutting department
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
CROSSROADS

France – VDA Special Hollow Oysters – Norovirus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
The Beauty of Audierne
Model names or references
Special Hollow Oyster n° 2 and n° 3
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3445570009386 All lots Use-by date between 01/18/2024 and 01/23/2024
3445570009379 All lots Use-by date between 01/18/2024 and 01/23/2024
Packaging
wooden hamper of 12 pcs – 1Kg, 24 pcs – 2kg, 3kg and 6kg
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/18/2024 to 01/23/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 29.003.501 CE
Further information
hamper with personalized lid “LA BELLE D’AUDIERNE”
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Brillat