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Canada – Gerber® brand Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal recalled due to Cronobacter spp.

Posted on August 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Summary

Product
Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Other
What to do

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

Distribution
Online
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Possibly other provinces and territories
Gerber - Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal - 227 g - Front
Gerber - Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal - 227 g - Lot code

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Cronobacter spp. 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 Cronobacter may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Although Cronobacter is not commonly linked to human illness, in rare cases it can cause serious or fatal infections. Cronobacter can cause rare bloodstream and central nervous system infections and has been associated with severe intestinal infection (necrotizing enterocolitis) and blood poisoning (sepsis), especially in newborns.

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Vibrio vulnificus, the emergence of a real danger

Posted on August 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

ACSA

According to the European Environment Agency, increasing global sea surface temperature (SST) is one of the main physical impacts of climate change. SST in European coastal seas has increased 4–7 times faster than in the oceans over the past decades. This local increase in SST has been linked to outbreaks of Vibrio -associated human illness caused by non-O1/non-O1 Vibrio cholerae39 , V. parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus in several European countries.

Climate change has also created new ocean currents that favour the spread of vibrios. Inadequate transport and storage of fish and fishery products over long distances, the same sea waters used by ships as ballast and aquaculture all contribute to their expansion. Travellers and animals also play a role. For example, migratory birds can act as vectors for the intercontinental transport of V. cholerae . Once introduced into a new region, they become endemic. Vibrio spp. and mainly the species V. parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus , have been identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) as biological hazards with a high probability of becoming emerging in the near future in Europe.

Read more at the link above.

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Canada – Update – Baby Gourmet Organic brand Banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal recalled due to Cronobacter spp

Posted on August 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Summary

Product
Banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Other
What to do

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

Distribution
National
Baby Gourmet Organic - Banana raisin oatmeal baby cereal - 227 g - Front
Baby Gourmet Organic - Banana raisin oatmeal baby cereal - 227 g - Back
Baby Gourmet Organic - Banana raisin oatmeal baby cereal - 227 g - Code
Baby Gourmet Organic - Banana raisin oatmeal baby cereal - 227 g - UPC

The food recall warning issued on 2024-07-20 has been updated to include additional product information, marked by an asterisk (*).

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Cronobacter spp. 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 Cronobacter may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Although Cronobacter is not commonly linked to human illness, in rare cases it can cause serious or fatal infections. Cronobacter can cause rare bloodstream and central nervous system infections and has been associated with severe intestinal infection (necrotizing enterocolitis) and blood poisoning (sepsis), especially in newborns.

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France – COOKED HAM – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
ROUCH CHARCUTERIE
Model names or references
Cooked ham cut, Sliced ​​cooked ham vacuum packed
Product identification
Batch Date
All lots Expiry date between 06/19/2024 and 08/17/2024
Packaging
sliced ​​by the slice or vacuum-packed in 6 slices or for distributors on request, vacuum-packed in 10 slices or vacuum-packed in slices by weight
Start/End of marketing date
From 05/30/2024 to 07/27/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 009 121 001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: ARIEGE (09)
Distributors
Ariège Pyrenees Terroirs and CHARCUTERIE ROUCH Store (Foix St Volusien, Foix Peysales, Pamiers) + Store Truck (Les Pujols, Tarascon, Mirepoix, Saverdun)

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France – Trio of cabbages – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
SALAD MADE ON SITE IN THE E.LECLERC DELIVERY SECTION
Model names or references
Trio of fresh cabbages LS
Product identification
GTIN Date
0208324013519 Expiry date 07/30/2024
Products List
Reminder_Poster_-_Fresh_Sliced_Meat_-_01_08_2024_(Translated_Version).pdfAttachment
Packaging
In a tray under modified atmosphere.
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/26/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Further information
Salad sold in the self-service delicatessen section
Geographic area of ​​sale
Valves
Distributors
E.LECLERC VANNES STORE ONLY

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France – Duo of cabbages – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
SALAD MADE ON SITE IN THE E.LECLERC DELIVERY SECTION
Model names or references
Duo of fresh cabbages LS
Product identification
GTIN Date
0208314014564 Expiry date 07/30/2024
Products List
Reminder_Poster_-_Fresh_Sliced_Meat_-_01_08_2024_(Translated_Version).pdfAttachment
Packaging
In a tray under modified atmosphere.
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/26/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Further information
Salad sold in the self-service delicatessen section
Geographic area of ​​sale
Valves
Distributors
E.LECLERC VANNES STORE ONLY

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France – SUPERIOR COOKED PORK HAM WITHOUT ADDED NITRITE SALT – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
SUPERIOR COOKED PORK HAM
Model names or references
SUPERIOR COOKED PORK HAM
Product identification
Batch
SUPERIOR COOKED PORK HAM
Packaging
SALE IN THE TRADITIONAL DELI DEPARTMENT OF INTERMARCHE IN LISIEUX
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/15/2024 to 07/27/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Further information
SUPERIOR COOKED PORK HAM WITHOUT ADDED NITRITE SALT
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
SUPPLIER FATHER CHAMPAIN

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Sweden – ICA recalls ICA Pasta salad with prawns and ICA Cheese and ham baguette – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

During a routine sampling, listeria was detected in some of the products. Read more about which products apply in ICA’s press release: 

ICA recalls ICA Pasta salad with prawns and ICA Cheese and ham baguette

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Ireland – Recall of several batches of spinach leaves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

McCormack Family Farms Spinach packets

Supervalu and Fresh Choice Market Spinach packs

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.36
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Sweden

Message:

McCormack Family Farms is recalling the below batches of spinach leaves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Product Name Pack size Batch code Expiry date / Display until
McCormack Family Farms Spinach Leaves 60g,100g,120g,250g, 500g 204,205,206,208 29/07/2024,30/07/2024,31/07/2024,01/08/2024,02/08/2024,03/8/2024
McCormack Family Farms Baby Leaves Spinach 60g,100g,120g,250g,500g 204,205,206,208 29/07/2024,30/07/2024,31/07/2024,01/08/2024,02/08/2024,03/8/2024
Supervalu Spinach Unwashed 250g 205 and 206   –
Fresh Choice Market Spinach 100g 204  –

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.

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France – Campagnarde Salad – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
SALAD MADE ON SITE IN THE E.LECLERC DELIVERY SECTION
Model names or references
Fresh country salad LS and traditional country salad
Product identification
GTIN Date
2660300014305 Expiry date 07/30/2024
Products List
Reminder_Poster_-_Fresh_Sliced_Meat_-_01_08_2024_(Translated_Version).pdfAttachment
Packaging
In a tray under modified atmosphere. And in a plastic tray depending on the quantity.
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/23/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Further information
Salad sold in the traditional delicatessen section and the self-service delicatessen section
Geographic area of ​​sale
Valves
Distributors
E.LECLERC VANNES STORE ONLY

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