Category Archives: Food Microbiology

Spain – Extension of information on the alert for the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from Spain

ACSA

cheese

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) expands the information regarding the alert for the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from Spain (Ref: ES2024 /442) .

As a result of the study of an outbreak of salmonellosis in Catalonia with five affected, a new soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from the F ormatgeria Mas d’Eroles brand has tested positive for Salmonella spp.

These products are being withdrawn from the marketing channels since the start of the alert notification.

People who have products included in this alert at home are advised to refrain from consuming them.

As an extension of the information transmitted on 07/08/2024, the autonomous community of Catalonia has informed the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency through the Coordinated Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI) that as a result from the study of an outbreak of salmonellosis in Catalonia with five affected, a new soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk has tested positive for Salmonella spp.

The updated data for the products involved are:

  • Product name (on label): CLEVER
  • Brand/commercial name: FORMATGERIA MAS D’EROLES
  • Product appearance: Whole piece
  • Lot number: 140524
  • Best before date: 31/12/2024
  • Unit weight: 400 g
  • Temperature: Refrigerated

France – Tomme from Savoy – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
SCHMIDHAUSER
Model names or references
Grinding wheel
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3365670124003 12002224095 12002224122 12002224102 12002224145 12002224075 Minimum durability date between 07/27/2024 and 09/03/2024
Packaging
Grinding wheel
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/18/2024 to 08/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
Grinding wheel intended to be reconditioned in the cutting department. If in doubt, contact the store staff.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan, Carrefour, Monoprix, Casino, Coopérative U, Casino, Thomas Export, Fromi

France – Savoyard fondue with white wine – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
SCHMIDHAUSER
Model names or references
400g tray
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3365679999299 13050424311 Minimum durability date between 07/09/2024 and 09/09/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/29/2024 to 07/31/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR74-003-060CE
Additional information
Trays sold in self-service in the cutting section.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
CROSSROADS, INTERMARCHE

France -Grated Savoyard fondue Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
SCHMIDHAUSER
Model names or references
Bags of 400 and 500g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3365679999404 13052924312 Minimum durability date 09/26/2024
3365679999374 13052924312 Minimum durability date 09/26/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/31/2024 to 08/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR74-003-060CE
Additional information
Sold in the self-service section of the cutting department
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan, Intermarche, Restaurants

France – Cheese – ABUNDANCE EARTH & FLAVOR – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
SCHMIDHAUSER
Model names or references
200g wheel and tray Casino Terre & Saveur brand
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3365670300889 17002724075 17002724051 Minimum durability date between 08/21/2024 and 09/08/2024
3365676200107 17002724075 Minimum durability date 09/08/2024
Packaging
200g wheel and tray
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/16/2024 to 08/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR74-003-060CE
Additional information
200g tub sold in self-service, wheel sold in the cutting section and repackaged by the store.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Casino

France – GOURMET TRIO Cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
SCHMIDHAUSER
Model names or references
TRIO raclette tray (goat/Savoie/smoked) 500g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3365678888846 13050224195 Minimum durability date between 07/27/2024 and 07/28/2024
Packaging
500g tray
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/17/2024 to 06/18/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR74-003-060CE
Additional information
Tray sold in self-service
Geographic area of ​​sale
Haute Savoie
Distributors
Mountain crossroads, U express

France – Raw Milk Cheese – ABUNDANCE – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
U FLAVOR
Model names or references
1/4 wheel and 200g container
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3256224762263 17002724051 17002724075 13002724242 Minimum durability date between 08/11/2024 and 09/11/2024
3256228625052 17002724051 17002724062 17002724075 Minimum durability date between 08/28/2024 and 09/11/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 02/07/2024 to 09/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR74-003-060CE
Additional information
the 1/4 wheel is sold in the cutting department to be repackaged by the store. The tray is sold in self-service
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
U System

France – Smoked Raclette Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
SCHMIDHAUSER
Model names or references
200g wheel and tray
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3365670000376 13023624196 13023624253 13023624232 13023624262 Minimum durability date between 07/27/2024 and 08/10/2024
3365670001335 13023624232 13023624262 Minimum durability date between 07/28/2024 and 09/03/2024
Packaging
500g wheel and tray
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/17/2024 to 08/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR74-003-060CE
Additional information
Wheel intended to be reconditioned in the cutting department at the customer’s request. Do not hesitate to ask the store staff if in doubt. Tray sold in self-service in the cutting department.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
regional store, restaurant and mini-market

France – “La Marguerite” mountain cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
SCHMIDHAUSER
Model names or references
Mountain Tomme sold in the cutting section
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3365670124140 17002324085 Minimum durability date between 07/08/2024 and 06/09/2024
Packaging
whole wheel
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/28/2024 to 08/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR74-003-060CE
Additional information
Grinding wheel intended for the cutting department, reconditioned on request by the store. Contact the point of sale staff if in doubt.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Systeme U and Domafrais (Wholesaler)

Greece – “Traditional Fresh Burger” Product Recall – Salmonella Detection

EFET

burger fresh

E.F.E.T. and in particular the Regional Directorate of Central Macedonia, while carrying out checks in the framework of the Program “Official Control of Microbiological Food Safety Criteria” of the year 2024, sampled a fresh meat preparation (pork-beef) with the following information: “TRADITIONAL FRESH STEAK” weighing 0.600 kg , with date of manufacture: 27/07/2024 LOT 27.07.2024 60230007 and date of consumption by: 08/08/2024. Manufacturer/Packer: “KASIDIS SA” with distinctive title “FARMA ELASSONAS”.

Following laboratory analyzes at the laboratory of the Food Testing and Research Institute of Thessaloniki, the presence of the pathogenic microorganism Salmonella spp was established . in the above sample.

E.F.E.T. demanded the immediate recall of the entire specific batch of the product in question and the relevant controls are already underway.

Consumers who have purchased the above product (the illustration of which is shown below) are requested not to consume it.