Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

France – VEAL LOAF WITH EMMENTAL – Salmonella

Posted on July 13, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name E.LECLERC
  • Model names or references Veal steak with Emmental cheese
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    0210952020000 120623 Use-by date 06/20/2023
  • Packaging ray under atmosphere
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/12/2023 to 06/20/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information The product was marketed in the Self-Service Butcher section
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: BAS-RHIN (67)
  • Distributors Leclerc Geispolsheim

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English Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from Poland

Posted on July 12, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

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A Salmonella outbreak in England that sickened more than 60 people earlier this year has been linked to eggs from Poland.

Samples from patients are also similar to previously reported isolates that fall into a cluster that is part of several national and international investigations.

There were 65 cases associated with the English outbreak; 25 confirmed and 18 probable infections linked to a restaurant, ten confirmed with unknown links to the establishment, and 12 with no link to the restaurant.

The outbreak linked to the unnamed restaurant was reported to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) East of England Health Protection Team in early April. UKHSA was notified of multiple cases of gastroenteritis following food consumption at the site, with attendance or takeaway dates in late March, according to a study published in the journal Eurosurveillance.

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Belgium – dried fish (dried yellow stripe trevally) of the BDMP brand – Salmonella

Posted on July 12, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

FASFC recall
Product: dried fish (dried yellow stripe trevally) of the BDMP brand
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella
Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed rapid alert system), the FASFC withdrew the product “dried fish” (dried yellow stripe trevally) of the BDMP brand from sale and recalled it to consumers in reason for the possible presence of Salmonella.
The FASFC asks consumers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product Description:

Product Category: Dried Fish
Product Name: Dried Yellow Stripe Trevally
Best Before Date (BDD): 01/09/2024

Batch number: 65253 A
Barcode: 8851035433002
Weight: 100g

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Denmark – Wrong expiration date on yogurt

Posted on July 12, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Image of Gazi yogurt

Unifood Import A/S is recalling a batch of Gazi yoghurt due to an incorrect expiry date and thus risk of growth of micro-organisms. The product should be returned to the store where it was purchased or discarded

Gazi Yoghurt 3.5% (see picture)
Best before: 15 July 2023

The product is sold in: Specialty shops throughout the country 

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Norway – Smoked salmon from Troll Salmon is withdrawn due to the discovery of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 12, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Matportalen

Since the use-by date has passed, this product is no longer available in stores.

Troll Salmon urges consumers who have the product with lot number 216 and the last consumption date 23.05.23 in the freezer to throw it away.

See message on Troll’s website: Troll Salmon AS

Read more about listeria: https://www.matportalen.no/matsmitte_og_hygiene/tema/smittestoffer/listeria

Contact information:

Arve Iversen, telephone 90022091

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France – Milanese of paprika veal -Salmonella

Posted on July 12, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Milanese of paprika veal
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    0202096000000 All lots
  • Packaging Bulk
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/07/2023 to 07/07/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Product sold in the traditional butcher’s department
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.Leclerc Les Sables d’Olonne

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France – TOULOUSE SAUSAGE 4pieces – Salmonella

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Fee d
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name TRADITION & TERROIR
  • Model names or references TOULOUSE SAUSAGE 4pieces
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    2407906000000 231779003 Use-by date 07/16/2023
  • Packaging Tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/30/2023 to 07/07/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markEN 33.550.010 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Monoprix
  • List of points of salelist_stores.pdf

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Research – Molecular and Genetic Characterization of Colicinogenic Escherichia coli Strains Active against Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157:H7

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MDPI

Abstract

The objective of this work was to molecularly and genotypically characterize and test the inhibitory activity of six colicinogenic Escherichia coli strains (ColEc) and their partially purified colicins against STEC O157:H7 isolated from clinical human cases. Inhibition tests demonstrated the activity of these strains and their colicins against STEC O157:H7. By PCR it was possible to detect colicins Ia, E7, and B and microcins M, H47, C7, and J25. By genome sequencing of two selected ColEc strains, it was possible to identify additional colicins such as E1 and Ib. No genes coding for stx1 and stx2 were detected after analyzing the genome sequence. The inhibitory activity of ColEc against STEC O157:H7 used as an indicator showed that colicins are potent growth inhibitors of E. coli O157:H7, being a potential alternative to reduce the presence of pathogens of public health relevance.

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Canada -Green Garden brand Mint recalled due to generic E. coli

Posted on July 12, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product
Mint
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – E. Coli – non-pathogenic
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Retail
Affected products

Green Garden brand Mint recalled due to generic E. coli.

The recalled product has been sold in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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France – Merguez and merguez meatball -Salmonella

Posted on July 12, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Internal
  • Model names or references Merguez dumpling SP.Couscous Merguez
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    0208294000000 MERGUEZ Use-by date 05/07/2023
    0207531000000 Merguez sp couscous dumpling Use-by date 05/07/2023
  • Packaging The merguez meatballs were sold in the self-service department from 07/01/2023 to 07/05/2023 The merguez sausages were sold in the traditional butcher department from 07/01/2023 to 07/03/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/07/2023 to 05/07/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.Leclerc de Guérande

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