Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

USA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref# 1201) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 44 to 45 cases.

Ireland – Updated: Recall of Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 & 2 Hypoallergenic Infant Formula due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.01 (Update 1)
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: USA

Message:

Further to the FSAI’s food alert 2024.01, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition are recalling the above batches of Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 & 2 as a precaution due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product name Pack size Batch code
Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 400g ZL3F7D
Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 400g ZL3FAA and ZL3FDM

The FSAI has become aware that the majority of this product has been sold by pharmacies.

Nature Of Danger:

Cronobacter sakazakii infections are rare but they can be serious for babies younger than 2 months or babies born prematurely or immunocompromised.  Illness usually starts with a fever and poor feeding, excessive crying, or very low energy. In severe cases, it may lead to sepsis or meningitis.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers, including pharmacies, are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to consume the implicated batch. If you have the batch numbers of the product listed above, you can return it to the pharmacy that dispensed it to you for a refund.
If you require further information, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition have opened a consumer relations line.
CARELINE FREE PHONE NUMBER
+44 (0)1895 230575
Or email
ConsumerNutrition_GB@rb.com

Denmark – Ochratoxin A in organic figs

Foedevarestyrelsen

The Whole Company A/S is recalling Trope organic figs, 225 g, as an excessively high content of Ochratoxin A has been found in the product. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which food is recalled

Tropical organic figs

Net weight: 225 g

Best before date: 18.06.2024

Batch No. 8019714

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in: Coop stores throughout the country and Menu, Lyngby Hovedgade 80, 2800 Kongens Lyngby and Menu, Geels Plads 2, 2830 Virum.

Why is the product being recalled?

An excessively high content of the mushroom toxin ochratoxin A has been found in the product. A health risk cannot therefore be ruled out. What is crucial is that consumers do not have a high intake of Ochratoxin A over a long period of time. It is not the individual meal that is decisive, but rather intake over a longer period of time. Consumers will therefore not experience acute symptoms.

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it. 

Who recalls the product

The Whole Company A/S

Unionvej 4

4600 Køge

France – VEAL PAUPIETTE TRADITIONAL RECIPE – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
CARREFOUR SELECTION OF OUR BUTCHER
Model names or references
PAUPIETTE TRADITIONAL VEAL RECIPE X6 PAUPIETTE TRADITIONAL VEAL RECIPE X3
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3384480018883 73613860 Use-by date 06/01/2024
3384480018883 73613860 Use-by date 05/01/2024
3384480018883 73613860 Use-by date 01/04/2024
3384480018883 73613860 Use-by date 03/01/2024
3384480018876 73613860 Use-by date 03/01/2024
3384480018876 73613860 Use-by date 01/04/2024
3384480018876 73613860 Use-by date 05/01/2024
Packaging
Tray x3 and x6
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/27/2023 to 01/03/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 35.068.002 CE
Further information
Attention MARCHE SHARING: the products concerned bear the health stamp FR 35.068.002 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
CROSSROADS

France – Taleggio PDO cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Ambrosi
Model names or references
Taleggio PDO cheese
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0208176000000 L35328 Minimum durability date 01/28/2024
0206376000000 L35328 Minimum durability date 01/28/2024
Packaging
Sold in filmed trays in the self-service section and in the traditional section
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/12/2023 to 12/30/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
NICE
Distributors
E. LECLERC RIVIERADIS

France – Minced veal – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
AXURIA
Model names or references
Minced veal meat 150g x 8 in a protective atmosphere Minced veal meat DUO 240g in a protective atmosphere Minced veal meat large
Product identification
Batch Date
LOT 2023354B Use-by date 12/26/2023
LOT 2023354B Use-by date 12/27/2023
Packaging
TRAY UNDER PROTECTIVE ATMOSPHERE / VACUUM POCKET
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/20/2023 to 12/20/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 64.188.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Regions: New Aquitaine
Distributors
No brand, individual and B2B customers

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Moringa Powder – Veal Burger Patties – Sesame Seeds – Chilled Duck – Chicken Minced Meat – Duck Mousse Roll with Porto Wine – Feta Cheese

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in Moringa powder from Tanzania in the Netherlands, Poland and Germany

RASFF

Possible contamination with salmonella in veal burger patties from the Netherlands in Germany

RASFF

Presence of Salmonella spp in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece

RASFF

Salmonella Anatum in chilled duck from Hungary in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella infantis in frozen chicken minced meat from the Netherlands in Italy

RASFF

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella in Premium Quality Duck Mousse Roll with Porto Wine from France in Spain

RASFF

Salmonella Spp in formaggio Salmonella Spp in Feta Cheese from Greece in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella Spp in formaggio Salmonella Spp in Feta Cheese from Greece in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella spp in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts- Peanuts – Pistachios – Dried Figs – Nutmeg

RASFF

Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachios originating from Iran in Belgium and Spain

RASFF

Groundnuts Egypt Aflatoxin GGB 23128479 in Germany and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in peanut kernels from China in Greece

RASFF

Aflatoxins in groundnuts from the USA in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxins in groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxins in groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxins in nutmeg Indonesia GGB 23128932 in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins beyond permitted limits in in-shell pistachio from Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in dried figs from Greece in Cyprus

RASFF

Aflatoxins above the legal limit in pistachios in shell from Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins in peanuts from the USA in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins beyond the permitted limits in shelled pistachios from Iran in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins beyond the permitted limits in-shell pistachios from Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF Alerts- French Oysters – Norovirus

RASFF

Presence of norovirus in oysters from France in Hong Kong

RASFF

Presence of norovirus in oysters from France in  Austria, Belgium, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Italy.

RASFF

Presence of norovirus in French oysters in Luxembourg

RASFF Alert – Histamine – Skipjack Tuna Fillet

RASFF

Presence of Histamine (1440 +/- 226 mg/Kg) in Frozen Skipjack Tuna Fillet from India in Italy