Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

France – Red onion pizzas – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Breton Pizza, Country Pizza, Bolognese Pizza, Mexican Pizza, Tex Mex Pizza
Product identification
GTIN Date
0204511000000 Expiry date between 08/08/2024 and 09/08/2024
0204509000000 Expiry date between 08/08/2024 and 09/08/2024
0204512000000 Expiry date between 08/08/2024 and 09/08/2024
0204515000000 Expiry date between 08/08/2024 and 09/08/2024
0204552000000 Expiry date between 08/08/2024 and 09/08/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/05/2024 to 08/06/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Inside the store
Distributors
E. Leclerc Le Relecq Kerhuon

France – Vinaigrette snout – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
E. LECLERC DREUX
Model names or references
Vinaigrette snout sold from 08/03/2024 to 08/06/2024
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0203310000000 All lots Recommended consumption date between 03/08/2024 and 06/08/2024
Packaging
sold in the traditional section
Start/End of marketing date
From 03/08/2024 to 06/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Further information
the product being sold by weight in the traditional department, the gencod begins with 02033100 followed by 6 other digits
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
E. LECLERC DREUX

Czech Republic – K-Jarmark Czech Eidam – Visible Mould/Mold

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Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
DUC HANH LE
Moravský Písek ( Podhájí 194, 696 85 Moravský Písek )
ID: 63508320
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese
K-Jarmark Czech Eidam
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:
fungi visible to the eye
There were green and whitish gray mold colonies on the surface of the cheese. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.

The sample was taken from the loaded package.

Expiration date: 08.07.24
Packaging: plastic packaging with paper label
Quantity of the product in the package: 3.165 kg
Country of origin: Czechia
Date of sample collection: 07/01/2024
Reference number: 24-000327-SZPI-CZ

The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Catalonia – Alert due to the presence of Salmonella in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from Spain

ACSA

The possible presence of Salmonella Enteritidis in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from Spain is reported.  

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name (on label):  Tou Casa Mateu
  • Brand:  Casa Mateu
  • Batch number:  all batches with a valid expiry date
  • Unit weight:  400 g
  • Temperature:  Refrigerated

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia and Valencia.

The Spanish Food Safety Agency (AESAN) has transferred this information, communicated by the health authorities of Catalonia, to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the European Food Alert Network.

The withdrawal from the market of the affected product from the marketing channels is supervised by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center. 

France – Farmhouse cheeses – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Farmhouse cheeses
Model names or references
Small farmhouse cheeses from Le Chasteau
Product identification
Batch
see list of products in attachment
Products List
LOTS.2.pdfAttachment
Start/End of marketing date
From 05/15/2024 to 07/25/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Markets of Besse, La Bourboule, Mont Dore, Giat, Aubière
List of points of sale
List_markets.pdf

USA – State tests show bacteria in raw milk; consumers urged to throw out products – Campylobacter

Food Safety News

State officials in New York have issued a warning about unpasteurized, raw milk from Hu-Hill Farm in Fort Plain.

The milk has tested positive for campylobacter bacteria and could cause serious infections if consumed. Young children and the elderly are at heightened risk for serious illness.

The state Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the warning on Aug. 6. The organic dairy, on Lighthall Road in Fort Plain cannot sell any raw milk products until samples confirm it is free from bacteria.

Ireland – Recall of Dale Meats Cooked Sliced Ham, Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef due to presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Dale Meats - Cooked Sliced Ham

Dale Meats -  Corned Beef

Dale Meats - Hazlett

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.37
Product Identification: Dale Meats Sliced Cooked Ham, Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef
Batch Code All batch codes; All use-by-dates up to 31/08/2024
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Dale Meats is recalling all batches of Sliced Cooked Ham, Hazlett andSliced Corned Beef with a use-by-date up to 31/08/2024 due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

France – FARMHOUSE SOFT SHEEP CHEESE RAW MILK (sold in film in the traditional section) – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
unbranded
Product identification
Batch Date
Packaged on 07/08 + 07/13 + 07/16/2024 Expiry date between 07/18/2024 and 07/26/2024
Packaging
under film
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/08/2024 to 07/22/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Further information
product packaged with label in the name of Leclerc Lesparre 33340 LESPARRE MEDOC
Geographic area of ​​sale
Lesparre
Distributors
leclerc lesparre 33340

France – COOKED HAM – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
GAST
Model names or references
VACUUM COOKED HAM
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3411320122650 24208 Expiry date 12/09/2024
3411320122650 24208 Expiry date 09/13/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 01/08/2024 to 02/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR69273009CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
AUCHAN HYPER MACON CHARCUTERIE SIBILIA CELLERIE BUTCHER’S SHOP TACHET

France – COD CHIQUETAILLE – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
COD CHIQUETAILLE
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3469162750074 24197 Expiry date 02/08/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/17/2024 to 08/02/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 80.561.009 CE
Further information
PRODUCT SOLD IN ANIMATION STAND
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan Fontenay sous-bois hyper u La rochelle carrefour market Brioude the boat chocolate Carrefour Châteauneuf Intermarché Pleurtuit