Category Archives: Food Microbiology

Malta – Authorities probe reports of food poisoning following Kalkara wedding

Posted on August 1, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Times of Malta

The health authorities are investigating reports of people suffering from gastroenteritis following a wedding reception in Kalkara on Thursday, with at least one person hospitalised.

The Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit has asked attendees at the wedding reception at Villa Bighi to fill in an online form indicating whether they had fallen ill, what kind of symptoms they had, and when.

Attendees were also asked whether they had any complaints about the food served at the event because it may have tasted bad or was not warm enough, among other reasons.

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Posted in Decontamination Microbial, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Poisoning

France – Albacore Tuna Loin – Histamine

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Frime supplier
  • Model names or references Albacore tuna loin
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    3140T80186 Use-by date 07/15/2023
  • Packaging Bulk, sold in the traditional department of E.Leclerc Niort Mendes France
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/07/2023 to 15/07/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E. Leclerc Niort Mendes France

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France – GROUND CARAVIA 100 GRS – Bacillus cereus

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name THE PHENICIAN
  • Model names or references Lot 23040431 of LA PHENICIENNE brand
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    8412279152151 23040431 Date of minimum durability 30/04/2026
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CAP 2000 in TREMBLAY-EN-FRANCE (93290)

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Posted in Bacillus, Bacillus cereus, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin

France – UHT sterilized non-GMO semi-skimmed milk in 1L bottle – Leaks possible micro contamination

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Envy
  • Model names or references UHT sterilized non-GMO semi-skimmed milk in 1L bottle
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    20681968 23134TF Date of minimum durability 10/10/2023
    20681968 23156TF Date of minimum durability 01/11/2023
  • Packaging plastic bottle
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/19/2023 to 07/29/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark FR 63 345 002 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale See the list of supermarkets attached
  • Distributors lidl
  • List of points of sale List_spm.pdf

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France – PASTE WITH ESPELETTE PEPPER – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name NONE
  • Model names or references PASTE WITH ESPELETTE PEPPER
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    0207011000000 59185223 Use-by date 08/13/2023
  • Packaging Sold by the slice in the Traditional Charcuterie department
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/15/2023 to 07/28/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark NONE
  • Further information Sold at the Traditional Charcuterie stand
  • Geographic area of ​​sale E.LECLERC NICE ST ISIDORE
  • Distributors E.LECLERC NICE ST ISIDORE

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France – TORTILLAS -Clostridium botulinum

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name PALACIOS / TE GUSTA
  • Model names or references Fresh potato tortillas, all flavors (with, without onions, chorizo…etc)
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    All lots Use-by date 07/24/2023
    All lots Use-by date 07/31/2023
    All lots Use-by date 08/08/2023
    All lots Use-by date 08/11/2023
  • Packaging 500g
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark 26.03635/SG
  • Further information Only fresh tortillas from the factory in Mudrian, Spain (approval number 26.03635/SG), are concerned. Vacuum-packed tortillas are not affected.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Carrefour, Cora, Intermarché, Netto

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France – Smoked tuna – Histamine

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Delight of Mendes
  • Model names or references Smoked tuna
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    0249371032085 13072023 Use-by date between 07/13/2023 and 07/28/2023
  • Packaging Vacuum packaging
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/13/2023 to 07/28/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale E. Leclerc Niort Mendes France
  • Distributors E. Leclerc Niort Mendes France

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France -Salmon with candied lemon and vegetable couscous – Salmon thawing process not respected, leading to a risk of bacterial development

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Seazon
  • Model names or references Salmon with candied lemon (0.6%) with couscous and vegetables
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3701456305202 05/08/2023 (E) Use-by date 05/08/2023
  • Packaging Plastic tray 390g
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/31/2023 to 07/31/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR94.071.002CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Seazon

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UK – Port health agency stops import of Salmonella tainted chicken

Posted on July 31, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Port health officials in England have blocked a shipment of cooked chicken from entering the country because it was contaminated with Salmonella.

Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority (SCPHA), part of East Suffolk Council, recently discovered Salmonella Mbandaka in 21,800-kilograms (48,000 pounds) of cooked chicken imported to the Port of Felixstowe.

In the UK, more than 130 people are sick with Salmonella Mbandaka after eating chicken products from Ukraine. Four patients were admitted to hospital and one person has died.

Intensified Official Controls started in April. This included a requirement that the next 10 imported consignments from the implicated establishment would be subject to extra inspections.

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USA – DPH warns residents about severe Vibrio infections caused by consumption of raw shellfish or exposure to salt or brackish water

Posted on July 31, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CT Portal

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is warning residents about the potential dangers of consuming raw shellfish and exposure to salt or brackish water along Long Island Sound, due to severe Vibrio vulnificus infections.

 Since July 1, three cases of V. vulnificus infections have been reported to DPH. The three patients are between 60-80 years of age. All three patients were hospitalized and one died.  One patient reported consuming raw oysters from an out-of-state establishment. Two patients reported exposure to salt or brackish water in Long Island Sound. Both patients had pre-existing open cuts or wounds or sustained new wounds during these activities which likely led to the infections. 

 “The identification of these severe cases, including one fatality, due to V. vulnificus is concerning,” said DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD. “People should consider the potential risk of consuming raw oysters and exposure to salt or brackish water and take appropriate precautions. Particularly during the hottest months of the summer, bacteria are more likely to overgrow and contaminate raw shellfish. Given our current heat wave, this may be a time to exercise particular caution in what you consume.”

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Posted in Contaminated water, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Shellfish, Vibrio, Vibrio vulnificans, Vibrio vulnificus, Water, water microbiology, Water Safety