Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

France – Herb chipolatas – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name THE MOTNLOUISIAN
  • Model names or references Chipolatas with herbs 90g
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    190323 Use-by date 05/26/2023
  • Marketing start/end date Since 05/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 37.156.031 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors PROMOCASH SAINT PIERRE DES CORPS and BUTCHER DESGROPPES

Italy – Mozzarella della Val Trebbia – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : Cascina Bosco Gerolo

Denomination : Mozzarella della Val Trebbia

Reason for reporting : Remind for microbiological risk

Date of publication : 23 May 2023

Documentation

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Research – Potential of Essential Oils in the Control of Listeria monocytogenes

MDPI

Abstract

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen, the causative agent of listeriosis. Infections typically occur through consumption of foods, such as meats, fisheries, milk, vegetables, and fruits. Today, chemical preservatives are used in foods; however, due to their effects on human health, attention is increasingly turning to natural decontamination practices. One option is the application of essential oils (EOs) with antibacterial features, since EOs are considered by many authorities as being safe. In this review, we aimed to summarize the results of recent research focusing on EOs with anti listerial activity. We review different methods via which the anti listerial effect and the antimicrobial mode of action of EOs or their compounds can be investigated. In the second part of the review, results of those studies from the last 10 years are summarized, in which EOs with anti listerial effects were applied in and on different food matrices. This section only included those studies in which EOs or their pure compounds were tested alone, without combining them with any additional physical or chemical procedure or additive. Tests were performed at different temperatures and, in certain cases, by applying different coating materials. Although certain coatings can enhance the anti listerial effect of an EO, the most effective way is to mix the EO into the food matrix. In conclusion, the application of EOs is justified in the food industry as food preservatives and could help to eliminate this zoonotic bacterium from the food chain.

India -Over 100 Wedding Guests Hospitalized Amid Suspected Food Poisoning

Newsweek

Dozens of people were admitted to hospital in India over the weekend after suspected food poisoning at a wedding function on May 17.

The exact numbers remain uncertain, but as many as 135 guests have been hospitalized, the Hindu reported, adding that many of them are children.

The wedding took place in Kalady, in the Malappuram district in Kerala. The following day, many of the guests began experiencing symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting and fever and many were admitted to hospital on May 19, health officials said. No one is said to be in a critical condition.

According to local reports, last Wednesday’s wedding wasn’t the only mass food poisoning incident last week. Roughly 60 guests at a wedding in a neighboring district, including a pregnant woman, were hospitalized on Sunday afternoon due to food poisoning, which the guests claim was caused by a fish curry.

India – Suspected food poisoning: Over 75 people seek treatment after feast at EKM wedding.

Mathrubhumi

Udayamperoor: Over 75 people have fallen ill after consuming food at a wedding reception in Malekadu in Ernakulam food poisoning is suspected

Research “Forbidden Fish”: Did King Henry I Die of Lamprey Poisoning or Listeria monocytogenes?

Cureus

Abstract

For centuries, the sudden and mysterious death of King Henry I has been attributed to a large meal of lampreys that accidentally poisoned the unfortunate monarch. In this article, we conclude that lampreys were likely not the cause of the king’s illness, nor is it likely that he was deliberately poisoned. Although a wide variety of abdominal pathologies could have been responsible, we suggest that a sporadic central nervous system (CNS) infection of Listeria monocytogenes appears to be the most likely cause of Henry’s death, correlating with both his symptoms and rapid decline.

Research – Scientists develop “rapid” Salmonella detector

New Food Magazine

A team of researchers have been working on a device that they claim can detect the presence of salmonella in food.

According to the team, the device is an “easy-to-use” colorimetric assay that is based on a novel nucleic acid probe, cleaved by an RNase enzyme specific to the salmonella species. The researchers have said that this specific enzymatic cleavage principle “made it possible to build a sensitive but simple and portable test system using colloidal gold”.

France – SPECIAL HALAL MERGUEZ SANDWICH – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references SPECIAL HALAL MERGUEZ SANDWICH 80/90gr NATURAL CASING
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    970/231290016 Use-by date 05/27/2023
  • Packaging Tray
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 35.353.003 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors METRO

France – HALAL MERGUEZ 2.5kg – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references HALAL MERGUEZ 2.5kg
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    970/231290016 Use-by date 05/27/2023
  • Packaging Tray
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 35.353.003 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors PROMOCASH

France – SLICED SMOKED CHICKEN FILLET 2*500G – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name METRO CHEF
  • Model names or references SLICED SMOKED CHICKEN FILLET 2*500G METRO CHEF
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3439496303710 4703377406 Use-by date 05/17/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/25/2023 to 05/17/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 56 222 002 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors METRO France