Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

RASFF Alert – Salmonella – Polish Poultry Products – Chicken – Eggs – Walnut Kernels

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Salmonella on kebab meat (potentially linked to human salmonellosis) from Poland in France

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Detection of Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken from France in Switzerland

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in chicken kebab from Poland in the Czech Republic

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Salmonella spp. in minced chicken meat from Poland in Lithuania

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Monitoring eggs contaminated with Salmonella from the Netherlands in Germany

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Salmonella spp. in walnut kernels from the United States from the Netherlands in Germany

France – Coconut roll – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Sweet products
Product brand name
Creole flavors
Model names or references
Creole Flavors Coconut Roll – 1.2kg Box
Product identification
GTIN Batch
3469161000859 Sold from 01/08/2024 to 03/08/2024
Packaging
Cardboard box 1.2 kg
Start/End of marketing date
From 01/08/2024 to 03/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 80.561.009 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Carrefour Hypermarket Store Brive-la-Gaillarde
Distributors
Crossroads

France – White cabbage salad with ham and Emmental cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
White cabbage salad with ham and Emmental cheese sold in the traditional delicatessen section between July 24 and July 27
Product identification
Batch
sold in the traditional catering section between July 24 and July 27
Packaging
Sale by weight in the traditional catering department
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/24/2024 to 07/27/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
sold in the traditional catering section between July 24 and July 27
Geographic area of ​​sale
Inside the store
Distributors
E.Leclerc Oceane in Rezé

France – Cheese – Soft St. Ours 500g – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Schmidhauser
Model names or references
500g wheel sold whole or cut
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3365670124096 12004024231 Minimum durability date between 08/24/2024 and 09/02/2024
Packaging
Whole in the cutting section
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/15/2024 to 08/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR74-003-060CE
Additional information
The cheeses are cut in the cutting section and repackaged, inquire at the point of sale if in doubt.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Distributors
Carrefour Market and Carrefour departments 73 and 74. Dairy shops and regional product stores in departments 73 and 74

USA – North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin” Because of Possible Health Risk – Clostridium botulinum

FDA

“North Fish USA Inc. Cold Smoked Capelin”

North Fish USA Inc of Hallandale, FL is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of “Cold Smoked Capelin,” because the product was found to be over 5” in length and uneviscerated, as such having potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled

The sale of uneviscerated fish over 5” in length may contain Clostridium botulinum spores as they are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

The recalled product was distributed in New York and Georgia states to be distributed further to retail stores on East Coast.

The product comes in a 9 ounce, plastic package marked with UPC code 4811527003360, and with best before date 07.13.2024 and 01.05.2025 stamped in the back of the package.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted by Patriot Foods after routine inspection by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Foods Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory staff.

Consumers who have purchased imported 9-ounce packages of North Fish USA “Cold Smoked Capelin” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (954) 251-2021, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm EST.

Canada – Hải Yến Ocean Swallow brand Frozen Shredded Young Coconut recalled due to Salmonella

Gov Canada

Ocean Swallow - Frozen Shredded Young Coconut, « Conglés jeune noix de coco râpeé » - 400 g - back, derrière

Ocean Swallow - Frozen Shredded Young Coconut, « Conglés jeune noix de coco râpeé » - 400 g - front, avant

Product
Frozen Shredded Young Coconut
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

France – Cheese – Soft Revard – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Schmidhauser
Model names or references
Soft Revard 1.5kg
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3365670124034 12004724231 Minimum durability date between 08/30/2024 and 09/04/2024
Packaging
Cheese cut to customer request
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/22/2024 to 08/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 74 003 060 CE
Additional information
Cheese sold in specialist dairy shops, if in doubt contact the dairyman.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Rungis Wholesaler Specialized Dairy Shops Only, Not Sold in Supermarkets

Belgium – Recall of European Halal Food SPRL – LINAH brand ‘surimi’ and ‘Andalusian tuna’ salads – Listeria monocytogenes

AFSCA

LINAH salad

In agreement with the AFSCA, EUROPEAN HALAL FOOD SPRL is withdrawing the ‘surimi’ and ‘tuna’ salads of the LINAH brand and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

EUROPEAN HALAL FOOD SPRL asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased. Reimbursement will be made on site.

Product description

  • Product Name: Surimi Salad
  • Brand: LINAH
  • Use-by date (UBD) (“Use by”): 09/09/24
  • Lot number(s): 160724
  • Sale period: 07/25/24 to 07/30/24
  • Nature of packaging: plastic dish
  • Weight: 200g
  • Product name: Andalusian Tuna
  • Brand: LINAH
  • Use-by date (UBD) (“Use by”): 08/19/2024
  • Lot number(s): 080724
  • Sales period: from 07/23/2024 to 07/30/2024
  • Nature of packaging: plastic dish
  • Weight: 200g
  • The products were sold at various points of sale in Belgium. 

For any further information , please contact:
Mr ZIANI YOUSSEF
Telephone number : 0478847606
Email: info@europeanhf.com

France – Cheese – Organic Abundance “Pretty Flower” – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Schmidhauser
Model names or references
The 1/4 of the wheel are cut in the cutting department and repackaged, ask at the store if in doubt. 200g self-service tray
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3365678889119 50110824152 Minimum durability date 08/24/2024
3365670000994 50110824152 Minimum durability date between 08/19/2024 and 09/28/2024
Packaging
1/4 of a vacuum-packed wheel and tray
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/10/2024 to 08/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR74-003-060CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Biocoop and Relais Vert

France – Soft Saint Ours 1.5kg – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Schmidhauser
Model names or references
Soft Saint Ours 1.5kg
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3365670124089 12004724231 Minimum durability date between 01/09/2024 and 04/09/2024
Packaging
Without packaging in the cutting section
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/23/2024 to 08/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR74-003-060CE
Further information
Cheese is sold in the cutting section and cut at the customer’s request. If in doubt, contact the store.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Carrefour Market Provence, Hyper Carrefour, Grand Frais, Leclerc Rhône Alpes; Auchan Annecy