Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

Lidl Sweden recalls Yayla Sucuk Garlic Sausage – risk of E-coli bacteria

Lidl

Lidl Sweden is recalling Yayla Sucuk Garlic Sausage

Lidl Sweden is recalling the branded product Yayla Suckuk Garlic Sausage. The supplier discovered during a routine check that the product may contain toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli). The product may therefore pose a health risk and should not be consumed. The recall only affects Yayla Sucuk Garlic Sausage with a best before date: 05-04-2024.

Italy – Potential product spoilage as a result of an isolated production event – Glucerna Select 1.5

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Brand : Glucerna

Name : Glucerna Select 1.5

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 30 January 2024

Documentation

Documentation

France – CUT CHESTNUT PUDDING – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
MASSARDIER SALTED SEASONS
Model names or references
chestnut pudding cut
Product identification
GTIN Batch
376000197 40080099
Products List
BOUDIN_NOIR_CHATAIGNES_COUPE.pdfAttachment
Packaging
PACKAGE OF 2 KG
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/08/2024 to 01/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
product sold in assisted sales department
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
WHOLESALERS / STORES
List of points of sale
LISTING_RETRAIT_BOUDIN_CHATAIGNES_CPE_LOT_40880099.pdf

France – Semi-cooked foie gras 950g tray – Mold/Mould

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
Secret d’Eleveurs / Les Halles Occitanes / Unbranded
Model names or references
Semi-cooked foie gras 950g tray
Product identification
Batch Date
23279055 Use-by date 03/04/2024
23306037 Use-by date 04/30/2024
Packaging
Tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 10/11/2023 to 01/26/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 81.120.005 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
See Attachment
List of points of sale
23279055_-_23306037.pdf

France – Raclettes – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Baechler
Model names or references
fenugreek raclette lot 23 0265 fenugreek raclette lot 23 0416
Product identification
Batch Date
fenugreek raclette lot 23 0416 Minimum durability date 01/15/2024
fenugreek raclette lot 23 0265 Minimum durability date 01/14/2024

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Baechler
Model names or references
wild garlic raclette lot 23 0185
Product identification
Batch Date
wild garlic raclette lot 23 0185 Minimum durability date 01/18/2024
Products List
rappel_conso_ail_ours.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Whole cheese for sale by the cut or self-service
Start/end date of marketing
From 10/16/2023 to 10/20/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
wholesalers and large retailers

USA – Natures Wonder Premium Bean Sprouts Recalled For Listeria

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Natures Wonder Premium Bean Sprouts are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Because the recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, not the regular recall page, there is no mention about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Chang & Sons Enterprises of Whately, Massachusetts.

Belgium – “Nem Chua” & “Nem Chua La Tam Ruot” from the brand ORIENTAL KITCHEN – Listeria monocytogenes – Staphylococcus aureus

afsca

Recall of Tam Y
Product: “Nem Chua” & “Nem Chua La Tam Ruot” from the brand ORIENTAL KITCHEN
Nature of the problem: presence of Listeria and Staphylococci


In agreement with the AFSCA, Tam Y is withdrawing the “Nem Chua” & “Nem Chua La Tam Ruot” products of the ORIENTAL KITCHEN brand from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the presence of Listeria and Staphylococci.

Tam Y asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased, where they will be refunded.

Product description:

– Product name: Nem Chua
– Brand: ORIENTAL KITCHEN
– Best before date (Best before): 01/28/2024
– Batch number: 01/28/2024
– Sales period: from 01/08/2024 to 01/26/2024
– Nature of packaging: net of 10 units.
– Weight: 300g

The product was distributed by Tam Y (Chaussée du Roi Albert 86, 4431 Loncin).

For any further information , contact:

Mr. Tran Huu Duc
Telephone number and email address: 0499611766 and tamy4447@gmail.com .

France -HOT SPICY Chicken Filet’s – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
ID’HALAL
Model names or references
BQ 1KG HOT SPICY CHICKEN ID’HAL S/AT
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3378740002293 4704533658 Use-by date 02/13/2024
Packaging
Modified atmosphere tray, 1 kg
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/09/2024 to 02/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 56-222-002
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
AGRODIS ABO, AGROMA FRAIS, AL SIMA VERNET, ALFAZO TOULON, APRIBA LENS / ANTI G, ATG DISTRIBUTION, ATIMEX, BM SUPERMARCHE, BVBA JOUNES, DJAOU VIANDE HALAL, FRANCE VIANDE TRAD, FRANGO CONCEPT, FRANPRIX – MAMINA, GARGES DIS FRAIS.. .

France – ELABORATED PORK VEAL CREPINETTE – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
ELABORATED PORK VEAL CREPINETTE
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0211668000000 Packed on 01/17/2024 Use-by date 01/22/2024
Products List
Reminder.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Sold in trays of two units packaged in film
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/17/2024 to 01/22/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Sold in the self-service butcher section between 01/17/2024 and 01/22/2024
Geographical sales area
Leclerc Colmar
Distributors
Leclerc Colmar

Research – Inhibition of Food-Borne Pathogen Growth and Biogenic Amine Synthesis by Spice Extracts

MDPI

Food-borne pathogens and their toxins cause significant health problems in humans. Formation of biogenic amines (BAs) produced by microbial decarboxylation of amino acids in food is undesirable because it can induce toxic effects in consumers. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the effects of natural additives with high bioactivity like spice extracts to inhibit the growth of these bacteria and the formation of BAs in food. In the present study, the antibacterial effects of diethyl ether spice (sumac, cumin, black pepper, and red pepper) extracts at doses of 1% (w/v) on Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis) and Gram-negative (Klebsiella pneumoniaePseudomonas aeruginosaCampylobacter jejuniAeromonas hydrophilaSalmonella Paratyphi A, and Yersinia enterocolitica) food-borne pathogen bacterial strains (FBP) were established. In addition, the accumulation of ammonia (AMN), trimethylamine (TMA), and biogenic amines (BAs) in tyrosine decarboxylase broth (TDB) was investigated by using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Sumac extract exhibited the highest antibacterial potential against all FBPs, followed by cumin and peppers. AMN (570.71 mg/L) and TMA (53.66 mg/L) production were strongly inhibited by sumac extract in the levels of 55.10 mg/L for Y. enterocolitica and 2.76 mg/L for A. hydrophila, respectively. With the exception of S. aureus, black pepper dramatically reduced the synthesis of putrescine, serotonin, dopamine, and agmatine by FBP especially for Gram-negative ones. Furthermore, sumac extracts inhibited histamine and tyramine production by the majority of FBP. This research suggests the application of sumac extracts as natural preservatives for inhibiting the growth of FBPs and limiting the production of AMN, TMA, and BAs.