Category Archives: Food Microbiology

Canada – Various brands of beef jelly tongue products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Gov Canada

Product
Beef jelly tongue
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Listeria
What to do

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

Distribution
Ontario
Wageners - Jelly Tongue Beef - Front Summerhill Market - Beef Tongue in Jelly (sliced) - Label
Angelos Italian Bakery Market - Beef Tongue & Jelly - Label Starsky - Beef Jelly Tongue - Label
Vincenzo's - Beef Tongue in Jelly - Label Ocean Fresh Food Market - Jellied Beef Tongue - Label
The Bridgenorth Deli - Jellied Beef Tongue - Label Italo Foods  - Jelly Beef Tongue - Label
Pusateri's - Beef Tongue SLC - Label Ocean's Fresh Food Market - Wageners Beef Tongue in Jelly - Label
The Wild Hog Country Market - Jellied Beef Tongue - Label G Brandt Meat Packer - Jellied Cooked Beef Tongue - Label

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

USA – Jacks and the Green Sprouts Recalls Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Image 1 – Jack & the Green Sprouts Alfalfa, lot 300 in a plastic clam shell

Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. of River Falls, WI is recalling its 5 ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts 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 produce was sold in MN, WI and Iowa at grocery store and local Co-ops.

The product comes in a 5 ounce, clear plastic package marked with lot #300 UPC 763247198915 or #246 UPC 763247195945 on the top.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 5 ounce packages of Alfalfa sprouts.

The production of the product has been suspended while the company continues to investigate the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 5 ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts are urged to discarded or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 715-425-9495, 8:00-2:00, Monday thru Fridays.

USA – Lunds & Byerlys Voluntarily Recalls L&B Lone Star Dip Due to Potential Mold/Mould

FDA

Image 1 – Image, Labeling, L&B Lone Star Dip, on top of a clear plastic container

Edina, Minn. (October 4, 2024) – Lunds & Byerlys is voluntarily recalling approximately 500 containers of L&B Lone Star Dip because of potential mold growth contamination.

The recalled product was sold at Lunds & Byerlys stores throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding area.

Brand Name & Description

Unit Size

UPC

Impacted Best By Date(s)

L&B Lone Star Dip 12 oz. 18169-74197 10-15-24
10-17-24

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. This product concern was first noticed by store employees, and they notified the company’s Quality Assurance team.

If a customer recently purchased the impacted product, they are encouraged to return it to any Lunds & Byerlys for a full refund (no receipt required) or destroy the product immediately.

For additional questions, customers can call 952-548-1400 Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Food Poisoning Concerns Following Natural Disasters: A Look at Hurricane Helene’s Potential Impact on Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina

Food Poisoning News

Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, can create significant public health challenges, particularly regarding food and water safety. When Hurricane Idalia hit Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina in late September 2023, it not only brought destruction through powerful winds and floods but also triggered concerns about foodborne illnesses. Now survivors are contending with the aftermath of Helene – having survived the storm, they now need to focus on preventing further harm to their families and themselves.

Food poisoning is a common aftermath of hurricanes due to compromised food storage, contamination of food and water supplies, and lack of sanitation in areas affected by widespread power outages and flooding.

Belgium – “Fleur d’Audresselles” cheese from the Ste Godeleine brand – Listeria monocytogenes

AFSCA

Flower of Audresselles

In agreement with the AFSCA, CAMAL is withdrawing the “Fleur d’Audresselles” cheese (450g) of the Ste Godeleine brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

CAMAL asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased (after return to CAMAL, a refund will be made).

Product Description:

  • Product name: Audresselles flower
  • Brand: Ste Godeleine
  • Use-by date (UBD = “Use by”): 05/10/2024
  • Lot number: 30224
  • Sale period: from 08/27/24 to 09/03/24
  • Nature of packaging: 1st plastic film packaging and secondary packaging round cardboard box
  • Weight: 450 g

The product was distributed by CAMAL (Route de Légipont 12, 4671 BARCHON).

For any further information , please contact Mrs Benzina Leila: +32 04 345 67 82 and/or leila.benzina@camal.be.

Austria – Frauentaler Landjäger 200g – STEC E.coli

Ages

HOFER and its supplier Sorger Wurst- und Schinkenspezialität GmbH are recalling the article “Frauentaler Landjäger 200 g” due to contamination with EHEC (enterohemorrhagic E. coli).

The product Frauentaler Landjäger 200 g with the best-before date 19.11.2024 and the batch SOR4764247 of the supplier Sorger Wurst- und Schinkenspezialität GmbH is recalled by the supplier for reasons of precautionary consumer protection due to possible contamination with EHEC.

Due to possible contamination with EHEC, consumption of this product is not recommended.

The product was available in the HOFER KG branches in Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Salzburg, Carinthia, Styria and southern Burgenland. Sales of the product were stopped immediately. 

The product can be returned to all HOFER stores. Customers will of course receive a refund of the purchase price even without a proof of purchase. This warning does not mean that the hazard was caused by the producer, manufacturer or distributor.

HOFER KG has set up a hotline for your queries, which can be reached at the following telephone number:

+43 5 70 30 355 00 (Mon-Fri 07:30-19:00 / Sat 07:30-17:00)

original recall

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RASFF

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in raw milk cheese from France in Belgium

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