Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

France – Mackerel Fillet – Histamine

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
WITHOUT
Model names or references
Mackerel Fillet
Product identification
Batch
345LTA3052
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/13/2023 to 12/22/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR.62.160.226CE
Geographical sales area
Bischwiller
Distributors
Super U Bischwiller

France – FINE OYSTERS FROM NORMANDY – Norovirus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
THE OYSTER GARDENS OF TATIHOU
Model names or references
THE FAMOUS ST VAAST
Product identification
Batch Date
All lots Recommended consumption date between 12/14/2023 and 12/29/2023
Packaging
WOODEN BANK
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/14/2023 to 12/29/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Further information
ALL THE PACKAGES THE FAMOUS ST VAAST
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
WHOLESALERS, MARKET, FISH STORE

France – Saint Vaast oysters – Norovirus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
St Vaast oysters N°1 / N°2 / N°3 St Vaast fine CR oysters N°1 / N°2 / N°3
Product identification
Batch
Lots of 23/348 – 23/349 – 23/350 – 23/351 – 23/352 – 23/353 – 23/354 – 23/355 – 23/356 – 23/357 – 23/358 – 23/359 – 23/360 – 23/361 – 23/362 – 23/363
Packaging
wooden hamper / retail
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/14/2023 to 12/29/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Large distribution / fishmonger / restaurant / wholesaler

France – HOLLOW OYSTERS – Norovirus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
THE ROYAL D’ISIGNY
Model names or references
THE ROYAL D’ISIGNY
Product identification
Batch
All lots
Packaging
Wooden baskets from 2 to 15 Kg.
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/14/2023 to 12/27/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Scalers, Fishmongers, Wholesalers & Restaurants

France – Sliced ​​chicken – Chicken Chika – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
“Chicken chicka halal” in the traditional section Halal chicken fillet in 5 kg format in the LS section
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0200148000000 492/2/P Use-by date 12/19/2023
0200068000000 14.12.2023 Use-by date between 14/12/2023 and 17/12/2023
Packaging
Bulk or packaged 5 kg
Start/end date of marketing
From 14/12/2023 to 17/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
PL 30200502 WE
Further information
Sliced ​​chicken “chicken chicka” purchased in a traditional butcher’s shop during the period from December 14 to 17 in your Hmarket Vert Saint Denis store. Chicken fillet format 5 kg Best before date 12/19/2023
Geographical sales area
Green Saint Denis
Distributors
H Market De Vert Saint Denis

France – CULTURED MUSSELS – Norovirus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
HOMEMADE TAILLEPIED MUSSELS
Model names or references
HOMEMADE TAILLEPIED MUSSELS
Product identification
Batch
All lots
Packaging
Bags of 10 and 15 kg
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/14/2023 to 12/27/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Fishmongers and wholesalers

Germany – Organic Primo Goji Berries – Salmonella

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

01/03/2024

Product name:

Organic Primo Goji Berries

Product images:

Organic Primo Goji Berries.PNG

Consumer notice

Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Bio Food Production and Trading GmbH Sales through branches of Müller Handels GmbH & Co. KG

Reason for warning: Salmonella
Packaging Unit: 100 g
Durability:

Best before dates/batches: 03/28/2024 C306284, 04/26/2024 B307267, 05/21/2024 A308213, 06/16/2024 A309163, 07/19/2024 A310193

Additional Information:

Further information can be found in the attached consumer notice.

Belgium – Special Oysters from lsigny of the brand “La Précieuse” n°3. – Norovirus

afsca

Product: Special Oysters from lsigny of the brand “La Précieuse” n°3.
Problem: Presence of Norovirus.
Following a prefectural order to close the production area due to the presence of norovirus.

DESIGNATION: Special d’Isigny Oysters, brand “La Précieuse” n°3 per dozen or 2 kg
BRAND: La Precious – Company “Les coquillages de la Baie d’Isigny”
SALE PERIOD: From 12 to

30/12/2023 product was distributed in CORA, and various MATCH AND SMATCH.

In consultation with the FASFC (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), we have decided to withdraw this product from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale, where they will be refunded.
Norovirus can cause gastroenteritis in humans. The incubation period is 6 to 48 hours. The main symptoms are:
Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, as well as less specific symptoms like fever, headache and general fatigue.
Any person who has consumed the product mentioned above and who presents these symptoms is invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

In the meantime, the products have been removed from the shelves and a ‘Customer Reminder’ poster is displayed at points of sale.
We offer our most sincere apologies to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them that the most effective measures are taken to avoid this type of incident.

Any customer wishing additional information can contact our Quality Department and contact the number 071.69.95.24 or by email at the address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE .

The CORA Quality Department

USA – Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. Recalls Busseto Foods Brand Ready-to-Eat Charcuterie Meat Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

FSIS USDA

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2024 – Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., a Mount Olive, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie sampler product was produced on October 30, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 18-oz. plastic tray packages containing “BUSSETO FOODS CHARCUTERIE SAMPLER Prosciutto, Sweet Sopressata, and Dry Coppa” with lot code L075330300 and “BEST IF USED BY APR 27 24.” The products are sold as a twin pack with two 9-oz. packages.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 7543B” inside the USDA mark of inspection and “EST. #47967” printed with the lot and date codes. These items were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.

The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified that a sample collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella.

FSIS is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella. Minnesota collected unopened ready-to-eat charcuterie sampler product as part of the investigation. The product tested positive for Salmonella. Further testing is ongoing to determine if the product sample is related to the outbreak. The investigation is ongoing.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 6 hours to 6 days after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Media with questions regarding the recall can contact Marco Lastrico, Public Relations, Busseto Foods, at 917-634-1685 or m.lastrico@barabinousa.com. Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact the Busseto Recall Hotline at 866-552-4916.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

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UK -Reckitt recalls two infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii

FSA

Reckitt has taken the precautionary step of recalling Nutramigen LGG stage 1 and stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula powders because of the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. Both products are foods used for special medical purposes for infants. The products are mainly prescribed but are also available without a prescription.

Product details

Nutramigen LGG Stage 1 Hypoallergenic Formula
Pack size 400g
Batch code ZL3F7D
Best before 01 July 2025
Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula
Pack size 400g
Batch code ZL3FAA
Best before 01 July 2025
Nutramigen LGG Stage 2 Hypoallergenic Formula
Pack size 400g
Batch code ZL3FDM
Best before 01 July 2025

Risk statement

The potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by Cronobacter sakazakii usually include fever and diarrhoea, and in severe cases may lead to sepsis or meningitis which include symptoms in infants including poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice (yellow skin and whites of the eyes) and abnormal breaths and movements.

Action taken by the company

Reckitt is recalling the above products and have contacted all stores and pharmacies that are supplying these products. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.

Our advice to consumers

If you have purchased or been prescribed any of the above product batches, do not feed it to your baby and return to the place of purchase. If you have additional questions, please contact Reckitt on 01895 230575. If you have any concerns about the health of your baby, please seek medical advice.