Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Pork Sausages – Smoked Sausage

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Listeria monocytogenes in pork sausages from Poland in Slovakia

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Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked sausage from Latvia in Estonia

RASFF Alerts- Salmonella – Polish Poultry Products – Brazilian Poultry Products – Mussels – Marjoram – Chicken Neck Skins – Organic Onions – Sesame Seeds – Sausages – Chilled Chicken Meat – Frozen Prawns – Organic Leaf Spinach

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Salmonella ssp. in grounded organic onions from Egypt in Germany and Switzerland

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Detection of Salmonella Typhimurium on chicken neck skins from France in Switzerland, Belgium and UK

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Salmonella spp. in chicken meat and in chicken kabab from Poland in Spain and Germany

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Salmonella spp. in chilled poultry elements from Poland in Slovakia and Denmark

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Salmonella spp in sesame seeds origin CHAD via Turkiye in Greece

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Detection of Salmonella in Bouchot Mussels from France in Italy, Spain and Switzerland

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Salmonella enteritidis in fresh chicken meat from Brazil in the Netherlands and Switzerland

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Presence of Salmonella in poultry meat preparation from Poland in Italy

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Salmonella in sausages from France in Switzerland and Belgium

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Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken meat from Ukraine in Germany, Hungary and the Netherlands

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Salmonella spp. in frozen prawns from Germany in France

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Detection of Salmonella in poultry meat from Poland in Slovakia

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S. Infantis in poultry meat from Poland in Bulgaria

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presence of Salmonella in 1 of 5 dried marjoram samples from Egypt, via Latvia in Poland

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Salmonella in live mussels from the Netherlands in Belgium.

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Salmonella Umbilo in organic leaf spinach from Italy in Germany

Luxembourg – Valencay AOP from the MONOPRIX GOURMET brand – STEC E.coli

SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name Valencay AOP
Brand MONOPRIX GOURMET
Unit 110 g
Barcode 3350030187422
Use-by date (UBD) 10/16/2024; 10/28/2024
Batch V 229
Sale period from 09/09 to 03/10/2024

Danger: Possible presence of E. coli STEC – Escherichia coli capable of producing toxins (shiga toxins)

E. coli STEC can cause foodborne illness that can occur within a week of consumption and result in gastrointestinal symptoms often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be worse in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and are experiencing these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor and report their consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Monoprix.

Information Source: Recall Notification

Recall Notice

USA – DPH confirms two human cases of Campylobacter; DoAg issues recall of raw milk from Nature View Dairy

CT.GOV

HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) has issued a stop sale and recall of bottled raw milk from Nature View Dairy in Bridgewater, CT. This action follows confirmation by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) of two human cases of Campylobacter illness which were related to the consumption of bottled raw milk. CT DoAg and DPH immediately began investigating the source of illness.

“Consumers should be cautious when ingesting raw milk products, especially those in high-risk categories,” said Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt. “Our agency is dedicated to ensuring that all farm products are safe for consumption through routine sampling and testing on the farm as well as working in tandem with our sister agency on investigations to protect public health.”

Additional samples of bottled raw milk were collected and tested resulting in a positive test result for campylobacter.  This bacterium is the number one cause of human foodborne illness. Campylobacter can frequently be found in raw milk or undercooked meats. The most common signs of human illness are diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps that may be accompanied by vomiting and nausea. Symptoms usually start two to five days after the person ingests campylobacter bacteria and last about one week. The illness is usually self-limiting and does not require antibiotics.

Nature View Dairy is complying with a voluntary recall of all raw milk products from retail distribution locations in Connecticut, including farm stores, natural food, and grocers. CT DoAg is working with DPH and Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) on this investigation.

Belgium -“Fruity of Cap Gris-Nez” cheese from the producer La Fromagerie Sainte Godeleine – Listeria monocytogenes

AFSCA

Fruity from Cap Gris-Nez

Okay recalls Fruité du Cap Gris-Nez cheese 30 g

The supplier La Fromagerie Sainte Godeleine has reported the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product Fruité du Cap Gris-Nez bearing the use-by dates of 8/10, 12/10 and 19/10/2024.

In consultation with the AFSCA, Okay has therefore decided to withdraw the product concerned from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and to return it to the store for a refund. In the meantime, all stores have removed the affected products from their shelves.

Possible symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes poisoning

Listeria monocytogenes infection can be dangerous for young children, pregnant women (risk of miscarriage), people with compromised immune systems, and the elderly. Possible symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes poisoning include nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea or constipation, headache, and persistent fever (flu-like feeling). These symptoms usually appear 2 to 30 days after ingesting Listeria monocytogenes.

People who have consumed this product and who present these types of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

Product Description:

Fruity from Cap Gris-Nez 230 g
Use-by date (BBD): 8/10, 12/10 and 19/10/2024
Sales period: from 8/29/2024 to 10/9/2024 inclusive
Item number: 8079
Lot number: 30524, 31424 and 32324
Barcode: 03770001691206
Producer: Sainte Godeleine Cheese Factory

This product has been offered for sale in the following stores: Okay.

For more information , customers can contact Colruyt Group Customer Service on 0800 99 124.

AFSCA – Different cheeses from the brand Fromagerie de la côte d’Opale – Listeria monocytogenes

AFSCA

Kazen Cora cheeses

Product Description:

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Cora Cheeses

These products were sold in Cora supermarkets in La Louvière (7100), Chatelineau (6200), Hornu (7301), Rocourt (4000), Messancy (6780) Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (1200) and Anderlecht (1070).

In consultation with the AFSCA (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.
In the meantime, the products have been removed from the shelves and a “Customer Recall” sign is displayed in the points of sale.
We sincerely apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them that the most effective measures are being taken to avoid this type of incident.

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

Italy – Ice cream with zabaglione flavour, chocolate and rum variegation and rum-flavoured sultanas -Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : Selex gruppo commerciale SpA

Name : ice cream with zabaglione flavour, chocolate and rum variegation and rum-flavoured sultanas

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 9 October 2024

Documentazione

Documentation

France – MONOPRIX GOURMET brand smoked salmon from Scotland – Listeria monocytogenes

SAP

The following products are being recalled in Luxembourg: Listeria monocytogenes

Name

SMOKED SCOTTISH SALMON (4 SLICES)

Brand

MONOPRIX GOURMET

Unit

160 g

Barcode

3350030175856

Use-by date (UBD)

08/10/2024

Name

SMOKED SCOTTISH SALMON (2 SLICES)

Brand

MONOPRIX GOURMET

Unit

80 g

Barcode

3350030175849

Use-by date (UBD)

08/10/2024

 

Recall Notice

France – Cheese – Wissant shortbread 400g – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BERNARD BROTHERS
Model names or references
Wissant shortbread 400g Half Wissant shortbread 200g
Product identification
Batch
see list of products in attachment
List of products
SAB_withdrawal.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Cellulose film
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/29/2024 to 10/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR-62-889-001-CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
GMS, retailer, Cheese shop, Wholesalers

France – Cheese – The Blériot – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BERNARD BROTHERS
Model names or references
The Blériot
Product identification
Batch
see list of products in attachment
List of products
Blériot_retrait.pdfAttachment
Packaging
stretch film
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/29/2024 to 10/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR-62-889-001-CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
GMS, retailer, Cheese shop, Wholesalers