Category Archives: Food Microbiology

USA – Man dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria from raw oysters – Vibrio vulnificus

National Post

A Missouri man died after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria from eating raw oysters from a seafood stand, U.S. health officials said.

The 54-year-old man, whom authorities have not publicly identified, became infected after he ate oysters bought from The Fruit Stand & Seafood in Manchester, Mo., the St. Louis County Public Health Department said last week.

He died after being infected with the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which is contracted by consuming raw or undercooked oysters and other shellfish.

Denmark – Lactic acid bacteria in soy-ginger dressing

Foedevarestyrelsen

Orkla Food Danmark is recalling soy-ginger dressing due to the risk of growth of lactic acid bacteria, which can give the dressing a sour taste.

What food

Beauvais Soya Ginger Dressing

Net weight 275 g

Best before date: 11.04.24

Sold in: Bilka, SuperBrugsen, Dagli’Brugsen, Føtex, Meny, Spar, Min Købmand, Kvickly, Netto

Why is the dressing being recalled?

There is a risk of growth of lactic acid bacteria in the dressing. Growth of lactic acid bacteria makes the product unsuitable as food.

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration recommends that consumers return the product to the store where it was purchased, or discard it.

Who recalls the product

Orkla Foods Danmark A/S

Denmark Salmonella in medister, minced pork and minced ham

Foedevarestyrelsen

Himmerlandskød is recalling Frilandsmedister as well as minced pork and minced ham from Frilandsgris due to the discovery of Salmonella. The products should be returned to the store where they were purchased or discarded.

What foods

Medister of the brand Frilandsgris, 10% fat
Packages of 400 grams
Production date: 15.06.2023
Last date of use: 22.06.2023
EAN number: 5710238000899

Minced pork of the brand Frilandsgris, 8-12% fat
Packages of 400 grams
Production dates: 14.06.2023-16.06 .2023
Last use-by dates: 20.06.2023-22.06.2023
EAN number: 5705451650273

Minced ham from the brand Frilandsgris, 4-7% fat
Packs of 400 grams
Production dates: 14.06.2023-16.06.2023
Last use-by dates: 20.06.2022 3-22.06. 2023
EAN number: 5710238000882

Sold in: REMA 1000 stores nationwide.

Why are the products being recalled?

The company has, in connection with its own inspection, found Salmonella in the medister. Since the same raw material is included in the minced pork and minced ham, there is a risk that Salmonella is also present in these products. The symptoms of infection with Salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the products to the store where they were purchased, or to discard them.
If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the products, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the products

Himmerland beef

USA – FDA releases report on contamination in refrigerated dips and spreads

Food Safety News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released the results of a recent sampling assignment that focused on refrigerated ready-to-eat (RTE) dips and spreads. Conducted from March 2021 to Jan. 2022, this assignment aimed to assess the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in these food products.

Refrigerated dips and spreads encompass a broad range of food products, including hummus, tahini, pimento cheese and yogurt-based items. Dips involve submerging a piece of food, such as a chip or vegetable, into a thinner consistency mixture, like salsa. On the other hand, spreads are typically applied with a knife onto other foods, like bread or crackers.

RTE foods can become contaminated through environmental pathogens or contaminated ingredients, making dips and spreads susceptible to bacterial growth if present. As people typically consume these products without a “kill step” like cooking, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella poses a significant public health risk, according to the FDA.

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella in dips and spreads poses significant risks to public health, leading to multiple recalls in recent years. Between 2017 and 2020, there were five hummus product recalls and six multi-commodity dip recalls because of contamination by these pathogens.

Norway searches for source of E. coli outbreak; Austrian outbreak under investigation

Food Safety News

Norwegian officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak that has affected half a dozen people.

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said six people, living in different parts of the country, are sick. E. coli O157:H7 with the same genetic profile has been detected in all patients.

Two people fell ill in October and November 2022, while the remaining four became sick in February, March and May this year. No-one has developed serious illness. They are between the ages of 14 and 49, and five are men.

Two patients live in Rogaland, while Viken, Trøndelag, Vestland, and Oslo all have one case each.

Meanwhile, several children have fallen ill with E. coli infections in a state of Austria beginning in late May.

In recent weeks, 11 children and young people, mostly from three childcare facilities in the Frastanz area, have contracted infections caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The serotype was not mentioned by officials.

At least two children developed HUS and another four were hospitalized, said officials in the province of Vorarlberg.

USA – Norovirus Outbreak linked to Oyster Shooters in Hawaii

Food Poison Journal

Food Borne Illness - Norovirus -CDC Photo

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch is issuing an alert regarding raw oysters exported from Dai One Food Co., Ltd., Republic of Korea (ROK), which may be potentially contaminated with norovirus.

DOH notified the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of five illnesses from individuals who consumed raw oyster shooters at a restaurant in Hawai‘i on May 10, 2023. Trace-back information revealed the source for the implicated raw oysters was from a shipment by Dai One Food Co., Ltd., ROK. Samples collected were sent to the FDA to be tested for the presence of norovirus. The FDA released its findings on June 12, 2023, confirming  that norovirus GII was detected in one of the two samples collected.

Dai One Food Co. Ltd. has voluntarily recalled Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) raw oysters, harvested between February 2 and  4, 2022 and April 13 and 14, 2022, that were shipped from the ROK and distributed to restaurants and retailers in Hawai‘i, Georgia and Minnesota. The lot numbers affected are: D021031, D021041, and D020481.

USA – Another state reports a Cyclospora outbreak

Food Safety News

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The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating multiple reports of Cyclospora infection statewide.

The state’s health department has logged more infections from this parasite since April, and there are more than twice as many cases so far this year as were reported in Alabama in all of 2022.

Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. People can get sick with cyclosporiasis by eating fresh produce contaminated with Cyclospora. However, Alabama officials have not yet determined a specific source of the parasites in this year’s outbreak.

In recent weeks other states, including Georgia, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have reported outbreaks of infections from the parasite.

Canada – Sélection du Pâtissier brand Framboisier Cake and WOW! Factor Desserts brand Berry Burst Slab Cake recalled due to norovirus contamination of raspberries used in these products

CFIA

Summary

Product
Framboisier Cake, Berry Burst Slab Cake
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Norovirus
What to do

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

Affected products

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination of the raspberries used in these products.

The recalled products have been sold nationally.

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

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

France -LARGE PURE PORK ROSETTE, CURVED SAUSAGE, DUCULTY DRY SAUSAGE 300 g – DRY SAUSAGE- DRY SAUSAGE BIROUTIN 280 g – Ash Farm Biquet – STRAIGHT SAUSAGE – LARGE PURE PORK ROSETTE – DUCULTY DRY SAUSAGE 300 g – DUCULTY STRAIGHT SAUSAGE 200 g ETAMINE – ROSETTE- Brewed cooked sausage- THE ROSETTE 420g – CHORIZO-INSPIRED RUBEUS CURVE – DUCULTY STRAIGHT SAUSAGE 200 g – Listeria monocytoenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product categoryFeed
  • Product subcategoryMeats
  • Product brand nameDUCULTY
  • Model names or referencesLarge Duculty rosette approx. 800 g Large Duculty rosette 800 g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3595570012667 2310304 Recommended best before date between 07/18/2023 and 07/29/2023
    3595570012667 2311003 Recommended best before date between 07/30/2023 and 08/13/2023
    3595570012667 2311704 Recommended best before date between 05/08/2023 and 07/08/2023
    3595570012667 2310304 Best before date 08/06/2023
  • Packaging Naked with label on the buckle.
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/25/2023 to 07/30/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 42.308.001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Miscellaneous customers

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name PILAT SALAISONIERS
  • Model names or references SALAISONNIERS curved sausage 250 g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    359557000173 2310706 Recommended best before date between 07/11/2023 and 07/16/2023
    359557000173 2311502 Recommended best before date between 07/16/2023 and 07/23/2023
    359557000173 2312905 Recommended best before date between 07/29/2023 and 08/01/2023
    359557000173 2313504 Recommended best before date between 08/01/2023 and 08/12/2023
    359557000173 2314205 Recommended best before date between 08/11/2023 and 08/12/2023
    359557000173 2312207 Recommended best before date between 07/23/2023 and 07/25/2023
  • Packaging Ring label.
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 42.308.001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN NETTO LECLERC SYSTEM U_ U EXPRESS CARREFOUR INTERMARCHE

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name DUCULTY
  • Model names or references DUCULTY dry sausage 300 g ETAMINE
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3595570012111 2310204 Best before date 07/22/2023
    3595570012111 2311606 Recommended best before date between 07/31/2023 and 08/04/2023
    3595570012111 2312208 Best before date 08/07/2023
    3595570012111 2312304 Best before date 05/08/2023
    3595570012111 2312404 Best before date 08/08/2023
  • Packaging ETAMINE POUCH
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 42.308.001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors VARIOUS CUSTOMERS

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name PILAT SALAISONIERS
  • Model names or references Salaisonniers du Pilat dried sausage 300 g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    359557000171 2310204 Recommended best before date between 07/21/2023 and 07/25/2023
    359557000171 2310801 Recommended best before date between 07/25/2023 and 07/29/2023
    359557000171 2310905 Recommended best before date between 07/30/2023 and 08/01/2023
    359557000171 2311606 Recommended best before date between 31/07/2023 and 05/08/2023
    359557000171 2312208 Best before date 07/07/2023
    359557000171 2312304 Recommended best before date between 08/05/2023 and 08/11/2023
    359557000171 2312404 Best before date 08/11/2023
    359557000171 2312907 Best before date 08/11/2023
    359557000171 2313005 Recommended best before date between 08/11/2023 and 08/13/2023
  • Packaging Ring label.
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 42.308.001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN LECLERC SYSTEM U_ U EXPRESS CARREFOUR INTERMARCHE

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name PILAT SALAISONIERS
  • Model names or references Dry sausage LE BIROUTIN 280 g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    359557000093 23110204 Best before date 07/29/2023
    359557000093 23110801 Recommended best before date between 07/29/2023 and 08/01/2023
    359557000093 2310905 Recommended best before date between 08/01/2023 and 08/04/2023
    359557000093 2311605 Recommended best before date between 08/07/2023 and 08/08/2023
    359557000093 2311606 Recommended best before date between 08/01/2023 and 08/11/2023
    359557000093 2312208 Recommended best before date between 08/11/2023 and 08/13/2023
    359557000093 2312404 Best before date 05/08/2023
    359557000093 2313005 Recommended best before date between 08/12/2023 and 08/13/2023
  • Packaging Ring label.
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 42.308.001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN NETTO LECLERC SYSTEM U_ U EXPRESS CARREFOUR INTERMARCHE

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name not concerned
  • Model names or references Ash farmer biquet lot 77-155 DDM 14/07/2023
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3770002695173 77-155 Date of minimum durability 07/14/2023
  • Packaging bulk
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/06/2023 to 15/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 41.043.003 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale VATAN GROCERY STORE (36) ISSOUDUN GROCERY STORE (16) ROMORANTIN MARKET (41)
  • Distributors VATAN GROCERY STORE (36) ISSOUDUN GROCERY STORE (16) ROMORANTIN MARKET (41)

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name DUCULTY
  • Model names or references Rosette 420g DUCULTY
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    359557001204 2311002 Recommended best before date between 07/23/2023 and 08/06/2023
    359557001204 2311702 Recommended best before date between 07/30/2023 and 08/01/2023
    359557001204 2312402 Recommended best before date between 05/08/2023 and 06/08/2023
    359557001204 2313102 Best before date between 07/08/2023 and 11/08/2023
  • Packaging Naked with label on the buckle.
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/23/2023 to 08/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 42.308.001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Miscellaneous customers

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name PILAT SALAISONIERS
  • Model names or references Rosette Salaisonniers du Pilat 420 g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3595570001740 2311002 Recommended best before date between 07/23/2023 and 07/25/2023
    3595570001740 2311702 Recommended best before date between 07/29/2023 and 08/04/2023
    3595570001740 2312402 Recommended best before date between 08/04/2023 and 08/07/2023
    3595570001740 2313102 Best before date between 07/08/2023 and 11/08/2023
  • Packaging Ring label.
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 42.308.001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN LECLERC SYSTEM U_ U EXPRESS CARREFOUR INTERMARCHE

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name DUCULTY
  • Model names or references Rosette 420 g DUCULTY ETAMINE
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3595570012142 2312402 Best before date 04/08/2023
    3595570012142 2313102 Best before date 08/08/2023
  • Packaging ETAMINE POUCH
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 42.308.001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Miscellaneous customers

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name DUCULTY
  • Model names or references DUCULTY RUBEUS CURVE 250 g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3595570012159 2310107 Recommended best before date between 03/07/2023 and 13/07/2023
  • Packaging UNDER A VACUUM
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 42.308.001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Miscellaneous customers

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name DUCULTY
  • Model names or references DUCULTY straight sausage 200 g (ref.1202) DUCULTY straight sausage approx. 200 g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3555570012029 2310104 Recommended best before date between 07/09/2023 and 07/21/2023
    3555570012029 2310705 Recommended best before date between 07/14/2023 and 07/30/2023
    3555570012029 2311501 Recommended best before date between 07/22/2023 and 07/24/2023
    3555570012029 2312206 Recommended best before date between 07/29/2023 and 08/04/2023
    3555570012029 2312906 Recommended best before date between 08/04/2023 and 08/11/2023
    3555570012029 2313505 Recommended best before date between 08/11/2023 and 08/13/2023
    3595570011022 2310104 Best before date 07/16/2023
    3595570011022 2311501 Best before date 07/23/2023
    3595570011022 2312906 Best before date 08/06/2023
  • Packaging Ring label.
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 42.308.001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors VARIOUS CUSTOMERS

France – WHOLE WHITE CHICKEN UNDER FILM, CHICKEN IN FILM, WHITE PAC CHICKEN DAILY. Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name SIMPLE
  • Model names or references SIMPL BRAND WHOLE WHITE CHICKEN IN FILM VARIABLE WEIGHT
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    24471411 0093015768 Use-by date 06/06/2023
  • Packaging Film packaging
  • Marketing start/end date From 30/05/2023 to 06/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 71 056 001 CE
  • Further information supplier: LDC Bourgogne (LDC Louhans)
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CROSSROADS

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name HENRY IV
  • Model names or references CHICKEN UNDER FILM HENRI IV
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3272350050258 0093015768 Use-by date 07/06/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 31/05/2023 to 07/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 71 056 001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CROSSROADS
  • List of points of saleTraça_pour_Rappel_Conso_ref_5025.pdf

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name NEUTRAL
  • Model names or references CHICKEN IN FILM READY TO COOK
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3266980000448 0093015768 Use-by date 06/06/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 31/05/2023 to 06/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 71 056 001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CROSSROADS
  • List of points of saleTraça_pour_Rappel_Conso_ref_44.pdf

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name CASINO – EVERY DAY
  • Model names or references WHITE PAC CHICKEN DAILY BQ
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3701017900105 0093015768 Use-by date 06/06/2023
  • Packaging under film
  • Marketing start/end date From 31/05/2023 to 06/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 71 056 001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
  • Distributors Casino