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FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Certain Oysters from Lewis Bay, Massachusetts Potentially Contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni

FDA

Audience

  • Restaurants and food retailers in California (CA), Connecticut (CT), Florida (FL), Illinois (IL), Massachusetts (MA), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), New Jersey (NJ), New Hampshire (NH), New York (NY), and Pennsylvania (PA) that have recently purchased recalled oysters harvested between 7/1/2024 and 7/18/2024 from two lease sites in the SC28, Lewis Bay, MA harvest area.
  • Consumers in CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NH, NY, and PA who have recently purchased recalled oysters harvested between 7/1/2024 and 7/18/2024 from two lease sites in the SC28, Lewis Bay, MA harvest area.

Product

  • Oysters harvested between 7/1/2024 and 7/18/2024 from two lease sites in the SC28, Lewis Bay, MA harvest area have been recalled. The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NH, NY, and PA.

Purpose

The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of oysters, and consumers not to eat recalled oysters harvested between 7/1/2024 and 7/18/2024 from two lease sites in the SC28, Lewis Bay, MA harvest area and shipped to retailers in CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NH, NY, and PA because they may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni. Oysters may have been distributed to other states, as well.

Oysters contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni can cause illness if eaten raw, and potentially life-threatening illness in people with compromised immune systems. Food containing Campylobacter jejuni may look, smell, and taste normal. Consumers of these products who are experiencing symptoms of illness should contact their healthcare provider and report their symptoms to their local Health Department.

France – Chipolatas – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Thierry SCHWEITZER
Model names or references
chipolatas
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760041605813 24206-057 Expiry date 08/08/2024
Packaging
bag under protective atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/26/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR67.348.009CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: BAS-RHIN (67), HAUT-RHIN (68)
Distributors
See list of points of sale

France – Grilled chorizo – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Thierry SCHWEITZER
Model names or references
Grilled chorizo ​​Grilled chorizo ​​20 pieces
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760041615898 24204-069 Expiry date 06/08/2024
3760041615881 24204-069 Expiry date 06/08/2024
Packaging
tray in protective atmosphere 5 pieces pocket in protective atmosphere 20 pieces
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/25/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR67.348.009CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: BAS-RHIN (67), HAUT-RHIN (68)
Distributors
see list of points of sale

France – Barbecue assortment -Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Thierry SCHWEITZER
Model names or references
Barbecue assortment
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760041605486 24207-083 Expiry date 09/08/2024
Packaging
Tray of 10 pieces in a protective atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/25/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR67.348.009CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: BAS-RHIN (67), HAUT-RHIN (68)
Distributors
see list of points of sale

Australia – UPDATE Paradise Beach Purveyors – Smoked Trout and Chive Dip 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

FSANZ

Paradise Beach Purveyors - Smoked Trout and Chive 150g

Paradise Beach Purveyors is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at independent retailers including IGA in NSW. The product was also available for sale at Harris Farm Markets in NSW, ACT and QLD .
The update follows identification of additional affected product subsequent to the initial food recall.
Problem:

The recall is due to Microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.
Food safety hazard:

Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
What to do:

Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Paradise Beach Purveyors
+61413316709
www.paradisebeachpurveyors.com.au

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Belgium – Assortment of Cora brand cold cuts – Listeria monocytogenes

AFSCA

Cora delicatessen

PRODUCT: Assortment of cold cuts 16 slices 200g
BARCODE: 3257986914662 BBD
: 10/08/2024
BATCH NUMBER: 024163

This product was sold in Cora supermarkets in La Louvière (7100), Chatelineau (6200), Hornu (7301), Rocourt (4000), Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (1200) and Anderlecht (1070).

In consultation with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), we have decided to withdraw this product from sale.
Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

In the meantime, the products have been removed from the shelves and a “Customer Recall” poster is displayed in the points of sale.

We sincerely apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them that the most effective measures will be taken to avoid this type of incident.
Any customer wishing to obtain additional information can contact our Quality Department and contact us at 071.69.95.24 or by email at the following address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE

CORA Quality Service

Belgium – Reminder of “Les Charcuteries Saint Martin” – Listeria monocytogenes

AFSCA

Saint Martin Charcuterie 1

In agreement with the AFSCA, Les Charcuteries Saint Martin is withdrawing the product “Tête pressée cornichons” from sale and recalling it from consumers following the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Les Charcuteries Saint Martin asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. The products will be refunded.

Product Description :

  • Product Name: Pressed Head Pickles
  • Brand: Les Charcuteries Saint Martin
  • Use-by date (UBD) (“Use by”): 08/23/2024
  • Lot number: 11854
  • Sales period: from 07/25/2024 to 08/02/2024
  • Nature of packaging: Packaging in a protective atmosphere
  • Weight: approximately 85g per pack

The product was distributed by various points of sale including AD Delhaize, Proxy Delhaize, Spar, Carrefour etc.

For any further information , please contact:
Mr Bernard Counasse (Managing Director) bernard@counassegroup.beor Mr. Philippe Chariot (Quality Manager) philippe@counassegroup.be

Sweden – ICA recalls ICA Baguette cheese and ham, ICA Fralla ham and ICA Sandwich cheese and ham – may contain Listeria

Livsmedelsverket

ICA recalls ICA Baguette cheese and ham, ICA Fralla ham and ICA Sandwich cheese and ham. The products are being recalled as a precautionary measure as listeria has been found at the supplier.

USA – Metro Produce Distributors Inc. Recalls Fresh Guacamole Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Metro Produce Distributors Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is voluntarily recalling all Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products with a use-by date of August 2, 2024, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The fresh guacamole was sold at Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores located throughout the Twin Cities area and St. Cloud. The product was also available in select locations ‘Taco Mas’ food bars from July 27-31. The products are packaged in clear plastic containers.

These products are affected by the recall:

Product Size Use-by Date
Lunds & Byerlys Fresh Guacamole 14 ounce August 2, 2024
Lunds & Byerlys Fresh Smokin’ Guacamole 10 ounce August 2, 2024
Lunds & Byerlys Fresh Spicy Guacamole 10 ounce August 2, 2024
Lunds & Byerlys Pico de Gallo/Guacamole Tray 18 ounce August 2, 2024
Lunds & Byerlys Deli Guacamole 56 ounce August 2, 2024

No confirmed illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed that the finished products could potentially contain the bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the products as they continue their investigation. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Consumers who have purchased Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products with a use-by date of August 2, 2024 are urged to destroy the products or return them to any Lunds & Byerlys stores for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Metro Produce at 612-436-3825.

USA – Thal Golden Spices Inc. Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

FDA

“Bikano” Moong Dal, Crunchy Green Gram, net wt 350 gm

Company Announcement

Thal Golden Spices Inc. of Hayward, CA is recalling 640 Packs of “Bikano Moong Dal 350g because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Product was distributed in the state of California through retail stores.

Product Identification Statement:

Brand Name: Bikano
Product Name: Moong Dal Plain
Size: 350g
Best Used By Date: June 25, 2025 can be found on the bottom back side of the pack.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Thal Golden Spices Inc recently discovered an oversight in the distribution process of one of our products. Unfortunately, the product was released without proper lab results. This issue came to light during an FDA inspection when inspectors identified discrepancies in the batch numbers slated for destruction. We are actively addressing this situation to ensure compliance and rectify the error.

Consumers who have purchased Bikano Moong Dal 350g with the best used by date of 06/25/25 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact Thal Golden Spices Inc. at 510.429.1797. Hours of Operations are M-Th 8am to 5pm Friday 7am to 4pm closed on Saturday and Sunday.