Category Archives: Food Microbiology

USA – State tests show bacteria in raw milk; consumers urged to throw out products – Campylobacter

Food Safety News

State officials in New York have issued a warning about unpasteurized, raw milk from Hu-Hill Farm in Fort Plain.

The milk has tested positive for campylobacter bacteria and could cause serious infections if consumed. Young children and the elderly are at heightened risk for serious illness.

The state Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the warning on Aug. 6. The organic dairy, on Lighthall Road in Fort Plain cannot sell any raw milk products until samples confirm it is free from bacteria.

Ireland – Recall of Dale Meats Cooked Sliced Ham, Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef due to presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Dale Meats - Cooked Sliced Ham

Dale Meats -  Corned Beef

Dale Meats - Hazlett

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.37
Product Identification: Dale Meats Sliced Cooked Ham, Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef
Batch Code All batch codes; All use-by-dates up to 31/08/2024
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Dale Meats is recalling all batches of Sliced Cooked Ham, Hazlett andSliced Corned Beef with a use-by-date up to 31/08/2024 due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

France – Pork tripe – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Pork tripe
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
11111111 442763 Expiry date 08/08/2024
Packaging
Product sold by the cut in the traditional section
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/28/2024 to 08/03/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Carrefour Contact Fauquembergues ONLY
Distributors
Carrefour Contact Fauquembergues ONLY

France – FARMHOUSE SOFT SHEEP CHEESE RAW MILK (sold in film in the traditional section) – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
unbranded
Product identification
Batch Date
Packaged on 07/08 + 07/13 + 07/16/2024 Expiry date between 07/18/2024 and 07/26/2024
Packaging
under film
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/08/2024 to 07/22/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Further information
product packaged with label in the name of Leclerc Lesparre 33340 LESPARRE MEDOC
Geographic area of ​​sale
Lesparre
Distributors
leclerc lesparre 33340

France – COOKED HAM – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
GAST
Model names or references
VACUUM COOKED HAM
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3411320122650 24208 Expiry date 12/09/2024
3411320122650 24208 Expiry date 09/13/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 01/08/2024 to 02/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR69273009CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
AUCHAN HYPER MACON CHARCUTERIE SIBILIA CELLERIE BUTCHER’S SHOP TACHET

France – COD CHIQUETAILLE – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
COD CHIQUETAILLE
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3469162750074 24197 Expiry date 02/08/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/17/2024 to 08/02/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 80.561.009 CE
Further information
PRODUCT SOLD IN ANIMATION STAND
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan Fontenay sous-bois hyper u La rochelle carrefour market Brioude the boat chocolate Carrefour Châteauneuf Intermarché Pleurtuit

FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Certain Oysters from Lewis Bay, Massachusetts Potentially Contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni

FDA

Audience

  • Restaurants and food retailers in California (CA), Connecticut (CT), Florida (FL), Illinois (IL), Massachusetts (MA), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), New Jersey (NJ), New Hampshire (NH), New York (NY), and Pennsylvania (PA) that have recently purchased recalled oysters harvested between 7/1/2024 and 7/18/2024 from two lease sites in the SC28, Lewis Bay, MA harvest area.
  • Consumers in CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NH, NY, and PA who have recently purchased recalled oysters harvested between 7/1/2024 and 7/18/2024 from two lease sites in the SC28, Lewis Bay, MA harvest area.

Product

  • Oysters harvested between 7/1/2024 and 7/18/2024 from two lease sites in the SC28, Lewis Bay, MA harvest area have been recalled. The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NH, NY, and PA.

Purpose

The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of oysters, and consumers not to eat recalled oysters harvested between 7/1/2024 and 7/18/2024 from two lease sites in the SC28, Lewis Bay, MA harvest area and shipped to retailers in CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NH, NY, and PA because they may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni. Oysters may have been distributed to other states, as well.

Oysters contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni can cause illness if eaten raw, and potentially life-threatening illness in people with compromised immune systems. Food containing Campylobacter jejuni may look, smell, and taste normal. Consumers of these products who are experiencing symptoms of illness should contact their healthcare provider and report their symptoms to their local Health Department.

France – Chipolatas – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Thierry SCHWEITZER
Model names or references
chipolatas
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760041605813 24206-057 Expiry date 08/08/2024
Packaging
bag under protective atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/26/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR67.348.009CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: BAS-RHIN (67), HAUT-RHIN (68)
Distributors
See list of points of sale

France – Grilled chorizo – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Thierry SCHWEITZER
Model names or references
Grilled chorizo ​​Grilled chorizo ​​20 pieces
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760041615898 24204-069 Expiry date 06/08/2024
3760041615881 24204-069 Expiry date 06/08/2024
Packaging
tray in protective atmosphere 5 pieces pocket in protective atmosphere 20 pieces
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/25/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR67.348.009CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: BAS-RHIN (67), HAUT-RHIN (68)
Distributors
see list of points of sale

France – Barbecue assortment -Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Thierry SCHWEITZER
Model names or references
Barbecue assortment
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760041605486 24207-083 Expiry date 09/08/2024
Packaging
Tray of 10 pieces in a protective atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/25/2024 to 07/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR67.348.009CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: BAS-RHIN (67), HAUT-RHIN (68)
Distributors
see list of points of sale