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Italy – Stagionata Luganega – Salmonella

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Brand : Meggio Roberto e C. Snc

Name : Stagionata Luganega

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 21 October 2024

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France – SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON 100g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
PENEAU HOUSE
Model names or references
SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON 100g – MAISON PENEAU
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3389400343540 24202399 Expiry date between 06/11/2024 and 26/11/2024
Packaging
100g vacuum blister packs
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/16/2024 to 10/21/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 17.421.007.CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
System U, Carrefour, Auchan, E.LECLERC, Intermarché

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Hong Kong – Fresh Water Hairy Crabs and Food Safety

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

CFS

Fresh Water Hairy Crabs and Food Safety

Autumn is the best season for savouring freshwater hairy crabs, when they are at their best with very tasty, tender meat and delectable roe, bringing great enjoyment to crab lovers. In many groceries, supermarkets and restaurants, this seasonal food is showcased prominently to entice customers. Some members of the public find this delicacy irresistable. However, they should not overindulge themselves with this cholesterol-rich cuisine. Hairy crabs may harbour parasites and pathogens. They should be cooked thoroughly before consumption. As regards concerns on chemicals (e.g. veterinary drug residues, synthetic hormones and heavy metals) in hairy crabs, the Centre for Food Safety has been testing hairy crab samples taken at import and retail levels, and the results of which have all been satisfactory in recent years.

The public are advised to note the following food safety tips when buying, preparing or consuming hairy crabs:

Purchase

  • Buy hairy crabs from reliable shops or restaurants
  • Buy live crabs with intact, shiny shells without a foul smell
  • Do not buy dead hairy crabs as they are highly perishable

Preparation

  • Prepare and consume hairy crabs soon after purchase
  • If not for immediate consumption, wrap and place the crabs properly in a clean utensil and store in the refrigerator to maintain their quality and avoid cross-contamination
  • Brush and wash the shells and claws with water before cooking
  • Cook thoroughly before consumption

Consumption

  • Maintain a balanced diet and avoid eating too many hairy crabs, particularly the cholesterol-rich roe
  • Avoid eating raw crabs. Condiments such as salt, vinegar, wine and wasabi cannot kill bacteria or parasites that may be present
  • Wash hands with soap and water before consumption
  • Remove the internal organs before eating

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USA – Church Brothers Farms Recall Green Onions Due to Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Salinas, CA, October 18, 2024 (For Distribution) – Church Brothers, LLC (“Church Brothers Farms”) is voluntarily recalling 1271 cases of green onions because of 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, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Distribution was limited to a small number of retail and foodservice customers in Canada and USA (Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia). Church Brothers Farms has notified these customers and is working with them to ensure rapid compliance with the recall.

Canada

Brand

Item Description

Lot Code
Imperial Fresh Green Onion Iceless 4x2lb Reg CB272378

USA

Brand

Item Description

Lot Code

Container Type and Lot
code location
Church Brothers Green Onions Iceless 4x2lb Reg Church Brothers Mexico CB272378 Clear bag, product code located in front of the
bag.
Trader Joe’s Green Onion Iceless 24x6oz
Reg Trader Joe’s Mexico		 CB272378,
Pack Date
092524		 Brand retail bag with pack
date label on back of bag
Imperial Fresh Green Onion Iceless 4x2lb Reg CB272378 Clear bag, product code
located in front of the
bag

This recall is the result of a single product sample collected by Canadian Food Inspection Agency that indicated the presence of Salmonella. The Company promptly reported this issue to Food & Drug Administration. To the knowledge of Church Brothers Farms, no illnesses have occurred or been reported to date.

Only those products that are named in this announcement are being recalled. No other products are affected by the recall.

In the event customers or consumers have the recalled product in their refrigerators, they should be discarded and not consumed.

Consumers with questions or concerns may contact Church Brothers Farms Consumer Hotline 1-877-590-0428 8:00am to 4:00pm PST Consumer Email: consumerinfo@churchbrothers.com.

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USA – Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls 12 ReadyMeals and Store-Made Deli Items Containing a Recalled Chicken Ingredient Supplied by Fresh Creative Foods Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Company Announcement

Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled 12 types of ReadyMeals and store-made deli items, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was initiated because these products contain a recalled ready-to-eat chicken ingredient supplied by BrucePac of Durant, Okla., which was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes during routine tests by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). You can find the FSIS recall notice here.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that 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. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.

Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The ReadyMeals and store-made deli items were available for purchase at the following stores: Albertsons, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb and Vons. These stores are located in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming.

Consumers with questions should contact Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST.

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Denmark – Mould/Mold into mini muffins

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Foedevarestyrelsen

Conaxess Trade Denmark A/S is recalling mini muffins, as there may be mold in the product, which makes the product unsuitable as food. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Image of mini muffins.
Image of mini muffins.

Which food is recalled

Mrs. Muffin mini muffins classic
Net weight: 225 g
Best before date: 18.01.2025
Lot number: L-204
EAN code: 8411037884754

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in: Bilka and Netto stores all over the country, as well as online at Nemlig.dk.

Why is the product being recalled?

Mold has been found in the product. The presence of mold makes the product unsuitable as food.

Read more about spoilage bacteria, yeasts and molds here

What should you do as a consumer?

If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased. 

Who recalls the product

Conaxess Trade Denmark A/S
Stamholmen 151, 4th floor
2650 Hvidovre

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USA – TreeHouse Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Waffle Products Due to the Potential for Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) is voluntarily recalling certain frozen waffle products listed below due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and Canada and packed in various formats under the brand names listed below.

Consumers and retailers can identify the UPC on the back of the carton, and the Lot Code and Best By Date for these products on the end of the carton. Photos of the affected products can also be found on this site: https://s202.q4cdn.com/734602292/files/doc_downloads/2024/10/Brantford-Waffles-Press-Release-FinalDraft-All-Images-Only-JC.pdfExternal Link Disclaimer.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness linked to the recalled products to date. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

This issue was discovered through routine testing at the manufacturing facility.

Consumers should check their freezers for any of the products listed above and dispose of them or return the recalled product to the place of purchase for credit. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-596-2903, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CST).

This recall is being carried out with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

CONTACT: Media Contact: Howard Karesh, media@treehousefoods.com; Investor Contact: Matt Siler, Matt.Siler@treehousefoods.com; Consumer Affairs: 800-596-2903.

See Product Release List

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USA – Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches Recalls Pepperjack Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and The Gambler Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria moncytogenes

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches Corsica, SD is voluntarily recalling our Pepperjack Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and The Gambler due to the burger patty being included in a recall from an outside supplier (BrucePac). The ingredient supplier (BrucePac) recall is due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Listeria monocytogenes is 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.

These sandwiches were distributed in grocery stores, convenience stores, etc. in the following states: SD, ND, MN, IA, WY. Pepper Jack Cheeseburger UPC 737296806008, The Gambler UPC 737296601788, Bacon Cheeseburger UPC 3729680300, With a Best By Date ranging 9/1/24 – 11/23/24.

No illnesses have been reported to date for our product.

Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches is no longer using this ingredient from the ingredient supplier’s (BrucePac) impacted facility.

Consumers who have purchased these sandwiches should not consume; rather, they may return it to the store for a full refund or discard the item.

Consumers who have questions regarding this recall may call Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches at the following number:

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 605-946-5123

Product Photos

  • “Dakota Tom’s Pepperjack Cheese Burger”
  • “Dakota Tom’s Bacon Cheeseburger Sandwich”
  • “Dakota Tom’s The Gambler”
  • “Dakota Tom’s Bacon Cheeseburger Sandwich, Nutrition Facts”

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Research – Identification of Biofilm-Forming Foodborne Pathogens and Development of Prevention Strategies

Posted on October 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety.com

A recent study emerged from Penn State University about multispecies biofilms that provide Listeria monocytogenes with a strategy against sanitizers.1 This study brings much-needed attention to a persistent problem in the food safety community. Here, I provide several comments on this topic. Read More at the Link Above

A biofilm is a complex and dynamic community of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and are encased in a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Biofilms can form on a wide range of surfaces, including natural substrates such as rocks and plant surfaces, as well as artificial surfaces such as medical implants, industrial equipment, and food processing equipment.

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Italy – Salame adorino – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Brand : La Bottega di Adò SRL

Name : Salame adorino

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 18 October 2024

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