Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

France – Bulk ground beef steaks from de-veined and defatted cuts – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Bulk ground beef steaks from de-veined and defatted cuts
Product identification
Batch
see list of products in attachment
List of products
Veigy_Traça.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Bulk
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/12/2024 to 09/23/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
Bulk ground beef steaks from de-nerved and defatted cuts made in store, on demand and sold in the traditional section from 09/12/2024 to 09/23/2024
Geographic area of ​​sale
Veigy-Foncenex
Distributors
bi1 Veigy-Foncenex Siret 41622001001348

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France – SLICE OF GOOSE RILLETTE 160G – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Monoprix Gourmet
Model names or references
SLICE OF GOOSE RILLETTE 160G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3350033668973 35239 Expiry date 09/30/2024
Packaging
160g plastic tray
Start/End of marketing date
From 05/09/2024 to 23/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 72 132 002 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Monoprix

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France – FILET MIGNON ETORKI CHORIZO – Salmonella

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
DISTRIBUTOR BRAND
Model names or references
FILET MIGNON ETORKI CHORIZO
Product identification
GTIN
0201680000000
Packaging
Sold by the kg
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/14/2024 to 09/17/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
Sold in the Traditional Butcher’s section
Geographic area of ​​sale
LECLERC TRELISSAC
Distributors
LECLERC TRELIISSAC

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France – Smoked salmon 4 slices smoked with beech wood-Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
E.Leclerc Bellaing
Model names or references
Beechwood smoked salmon x 4 slices
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
205871052411 MDPCO Expiry date 09/11/2024
List of products
Poster_Smoked_Salmon.docx_-_Google Docs.pdfAttachment
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/20/2024 to 09/04/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
E.Leclerc Bellaing

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France – Suzi Wan Nest Noodles 250g – Salmonella

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
Suzi Wan
Model names or references
Suzi Wan Nest Noodles 250g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
4002359660894 see list of products in attachment Minimum durability date between 02/07/2027 and 02/09/2027
Packaging
250g
Start/End of marketing date
From 02/26/2024 to 04/03/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Additional information
Only Suzi Wan Nest Noodles 250g with a minimum durability date of 07/08/09 February 2027 are affected by this withdrawal-recall.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Leclerc Intermarché Cooperative U Colruyt

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USA – USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook Update

Posted on September 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

USDA

View the Guidebook here.

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Alameddine Tahina due to presence of Salmonella Muenster

Posted on September 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.43
Product Identification: Alameddine Tahina, pack size: 400g
Batch Code Best before date: 13/04/2025
Country Of Origin: Lebanon

Message:

The above batch of Alameddine Tahina is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella Muenster. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display a recall notice at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Image of front of jar of Tahina

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France – Farmhouse tommette with flowers – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
Farmhouse tommette with flowers
Product identification
Batch Date
All lots Expiry date between 01/08/2024 and 25/10/2024
Packaging
under cling film and cut into triangles on a wooden effect board + cling film
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/26/2024 to 09/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Grand frais, Fresh, My market (online sales), My market the store, Biofrais

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Research -Guidelines for assessing the microbiological safety of ready-to-eat foods placed on the market – 2024

Posted on September 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

UKHSA

These guidelines were completed in 2024. Since the previous edition in 2009 (1), the UK has
left the EU and this has resulted in transfer of legal responsibility from EU to UK legislation
through Statutory instruments, particularly The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety
(Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2020: UK Statutory Instrument 2020
Number 1410 (2). The statutory instruments refer to EU legislation, and much remains the same or very similar such as legal obligations for food safety of food business operators and
microbiological criteria. EU references have been updated to reflect the law in force, in all new or amended guidance published since the transition.

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Canada – Classic Philly Steak brand Sandwich Slices Seasoned Glazed Beef recalled due to off odour – microbial contamination

Posted on September 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
Sandwich Slices Seasoned Glazed Beef
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions
Distribution
Quebec

Classic Philly Steak brand Sandwich Slices Seasoned Glazed Beef recalled due to off odour.

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