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Research – Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli and Enterobacteriaceae Control at a Pig Abattoir: Are We Missing Lairage Time Effect, Pig Skin, and Internal Carcass Surface Contamination?

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MDPI

Abstract

To provide meat safety and consumer protection, appropriate hygiene control measures at an abattoir are required. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of visual fecal contamination level (VFCL) and lairage time (LT) on pig skin (PS) and external (ECS) and internal (ICS) carcass surfaces. The presence of Enterobacteriaceae, Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella in PS, ECS, and ICS were evaluated. A total of 300 paired samples were collected from 100 pigs. Results underlined the importance of the skin (Enterobacteriaceae: 3.27 ± 0.68 log CFU/cm2; E. coli: 3.15 ± 0.63 log CFU/cm2; Salmonella: 21% of samples) as a direct or indirect source of carcass contamination. Although VFCL revealed no significant effect (p > 0.05), the increase of LT had a significant impact (p < 0.001) on Enterobacteriaceae and E. coli levels across all analysed surfaces, and Salmonella presence on ICS (p < 0.01), demanding attention to LT. Also, the ICS showed a higher level of these bacteria compared to ECS. These results highlight the need of food business operators to consider ICS as an alternative area to sample for Salmonella, as a criterion for process hygiene based on EC Regulation No. 2073/2005, and as a potential contamination source to be integrated in the hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) plans.

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Iceland – Suspected Salmonella in chicken breast

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MAST

The Swedish Food Agency warns against consuming one production batch of chicken breast from Esja Gæðafæði due to suspected salmonella. The company has recalled the product and sent out a press release.

The recall only applies to production lot 23205.

  • Brand: Meat seal
  • Product name: Grilled and marinated chicken breast
  • Manufacturer: Esja Gæðafæði Bitruhálsi 2 110 Reykjavík
  • Batch: 23205
  • Barcode: 2395041
  • Storage conditions: Refrigerated product
  • Shelf life:
  • Distribution: Net stores

Consumers who have purchased the product are advised that they can return the product to the relevant stores or to Esja Gæðafæðis, Bitruhálsi 2, 110 Reykjavík. Esja Gæðaföði apologizes to consumers for the inconvenience this may cause.

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France – Muzzle with tongues 4 slices – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name ANDRE LOUSSOUARN
  • Model names or references MUSEAU WITH TONGUES 4 SLICES at the self-service counter, packaged in a black tray in a protective atmosphere.
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3449480004479 L23294 C303 Use-by date 08/14/2023
    3449480002505 L23294 C303 Use-by date between 08/11/2023 and 08/12/2023
  • Products List 31.07.2023-INFORMATION_DU_CONSOMMATEUR_LOUSSOUARN.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging MUSEAU WITH TONGUES 4 SLICES at the self-service counter, packaged in a black tray in a protective atmosphere.
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/27/2023 to 07/28/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 29.125.020 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: COTES-D’ARMOR (22), FINISTERE (29), ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), MORBIHAN (56)
  • Distributors CARREFOUR – INTERMARCHE – SUPER U – PROXI – NETTO – SPAR – YOUR MARKET – CASINO – LECLERC – COCCIMARKET – HALL DIS – UTILE – HUIT A HUIT
  • List of points of sale LIST_OF_POINTS_OF_SALE.pdf

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France – BEEF TONGUE MADEIRA SAUCE – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name ANDRE LOUSSOUARN
  • Model names or references BEEF TONGUE MADEIRA SAUCE + PUREE 300GR BEEF TONGUE MADEIRA SAUCE 300GR BEEF TONGUE MADEIRA SAUCE 900GR BEEF TONGUE MADEIRA SAUCE 2.4KG APPROX.
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3449480008804 Lot 23301 Use-by date between 03/08/2023 and 05/08/2023
    3449480001195 Lot 23301 Use-by date between 02/08/2023 and 05/08/2023
    3449480006091 Lot 23301 Use-by date between 03/08/2023 and 05/08/2023
    3449480000457 Lot 23295 Use-by date between 08/05/2023 and 08/07/2023
  • Products List 07.31.2023-CONSUMER_INFORMATION_Loussouarn.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging BEEF TONGUE SAUCE MADEIRA RAY LS: MICROWAVEABLE 300GR TRAY PACKED UNDER A PROTECTIVE ATMOSPHERE AND 900GR PACKED IN A BLACK TRAY UNDER A PROTECTIVE ATMOSPHERE
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/25/2023 to 07/28/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 29.125.020 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: COTES-D’ARMOR (22), FINISTERE (29), ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), MORBIHAN (56)
  • Distributors CARREFOUR – CASINO – LECLERC – INTERMARCHE – HALL DIS – SUPER U – YOUR MARKET – COCCINELLE – HUIT A HUIT – TY LAZ – UTILE – SUPERETTES – NETTO – PROXI – COCCIMARKET
  • List of points of sale LIST_POS.pdf

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Greece – Recall of unsafe food “CHICKEN CHICKEN KTPS WITH PEPPERS” – Salmonella

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EFET

The E.F.E.T., and in particular the Regional Directorate of Epirus, during inspections within the framework of the “Official Control of Microbiological Food Safety Criteria” Program for the year 2023, sampled a frozen preparation of chicken meat, with the following information: “CHICKEN SOUVLAKI CHICO WITH PEPPER DISC – Chico from fresh chicken” with a production date of 01-24-2023 and an expiration date of 01-24-2024, produced by the FOOD MASTER AEBE company. Following laboratory analyzes at the Veterinary Laboratory of Ioannina, the presence of the pathogenic microorganism Salmonella spp.

E.F.E.T. demanded the immediate recall of the entire specific batch of the product in question and the relevant controls are already underway.

Consumers who have purchased the above product (the illustration of which is shown below) are requested not to consume it.

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Denmark – Listeria monocytogenes in meal salads

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Foedevarestyrelsen

See picture of the products here

Delicate A/S is recalling coop Couscous Salad, coop Stone Age Salad and coop Organic Veggie Protein Salad, as Listeria has been found in the products. The products should be returned to the store where they were purchased or discarded.

Which foods are recalled

coop Couscous salad with hummus and green lentils
Net content: 200g
Best before: 29.07.2023
EAN code: 5704177011931

coop STENALDER SALAD with chicken and spinach hummus
Net content: 230g
Best before: 29.07.2023
EAN code: 5704177009167

coop ORGANIC VEGGIE PROTEIN SALAD with chickpeas and beans
Net content: 230g
Best before date: 29.07.2023
EAN code: 5700382854554

Sold in: Coop stores.

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products. You can therefore become infected with Listeria bacteria if you eat the products. The symptoms can include flu-like symptoms, fever and headache and, in rare cases, gastrointestinal problems. 

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the products to the store where they were purchased, or to discard them.

Delicate A/S, Greve Main 12, 2670 Greve

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Luxembourg – SPORTS MIX 200G AND SPORTS MIX 50G OF THE GROSBUSCH BRAND – Enterobacteriaceae

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SAP

Name Sports Mix 200g
Brand Grosbusch
Unit 200g
bar code 5450540411142
packing date 06/15/23, 06/16/23, 06/26/23, 07/06/23, 07/21/23, 07/26/23
Sale period 06/15/2023 to 07/29/2023
Name Sports Mix 50g
Brand Grosbusch
Unit 50g
packing date 06/26/23, 07/09/23, 07/16/23
Sale period 06/26/2023 to 07/29/2023

Danger  : Presence of Enterobacteriaceae

The products can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

Information Source: Recall Notification

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Malta – Authorities probe reports of food poisoning following Kalkara wedding

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Times of Malta

The health authorities are investigating reports of people suffering from gastroenteritis following a wedding reception in Kalkara on Thursday, with at least one person hospitalised.

The Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit has asked attendees at the wedding reception at Villa Bighi to fill in an online form indicating whether they had fallen ill, what kind of symptoms they had, and when.

Attendees were also asked whether they had any complaints about the food served at the event because it may have tasted bad or was not warm enough, among other reasons.

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France – Albacore Tuna Loin – Histamine

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Frime supplier
  • Model names or references Albacore tuna loin
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    3140T80186 Use-by date 07/15/2023
  • Packaging Bulk, sold in the traditional department of E.Leclerc Niort Mendes France
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/07/2023 to 15/07/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E. Leclerc Niort Mendes France

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France – GROUND CARAVIA 100 GRS – Bacillus cereus

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name THE PHENICIAN
  • Model names or references Lot 23040431 of LA PHENICIENNE brand
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    8412279152151 23040431 Date of minimum durability 30/04/2026
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CAP 2000 in TREMBLAY-EN-FRANCE (93290)

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