Category Archives: Food Microbiology

Canada – Update – Warning not to consume Tire-Lune cheese prepared and sold by the company Cassis et Mélisse – Listeria monocytogenes

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , July 30, 2024 /CNW/ – The food recall press release issued on July 22, 2024 has been updated to include a clarification regarding the affected lots.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Cassis et Mélisse, located at 212, rang de la Pointe-Lévis, in Saint-Damien-de-Buckland , advises the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food is likely to contain the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes .

Product name

Format

Targeted lots

Mooncake Cheese

Variable

All lots
sold until
July 10, 2024

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale only at the establishment named above. The product was vacuum-packed in clear plastic wrap. It was sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Even if the product does not show any signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, consuming food contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness that can cause several symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, headaches, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms most often appear between 3 and 30 days after consuming the contaminated food, but can sometimes occur up to 70 days later. In this regard, pregnant women and their unborn children, the elderly, children and people with weakened immune systems are considered the most vulnerable.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

France – Assortment of cold cuts 16 slices -Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
cora
Model names or references
200 g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3257986914662 024163 Expiry date 08/10/2024
Packaging
Tray
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/19/2024 to 07/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Cora, Match, Migros

France – COOKED HAM – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
ROUCH CHARCUTERIE
Model names or references
Cooked ham cut, Sliced ​​cooked ham vacuum packed
Product identification
Batch Date
52.01 whose packaging date is between 07/23/24 and 07/27/24 Expiry date between 08/13/2024 and 08/17/2024
Packaging
sliced ​​by the slice or vacuum-packed in 6 slices or for distributors on request, vacuum-packed in 10 slices or vacuum-packed in slices by weight
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/23/2024 to 07/29/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 009 121 001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: ARIEGE (09)
Distributors
Ariège Pyrenees Terroirs and CHARCUTERIE ROUCH Store (Foix St Volusien, Foix Peysales, Pamiers) + Store Truck (Les Pujols, Tarascon, Mirepoix, Saverdun)

France – Sardine fillets – Histamine

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Captain Houat
Model names or references
Sardine fillets from the French Pavilion
Product identification
Batch
341670200
Packaging
IN BULK
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/26/2024 to 06/28/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Further information
Sold on the Fishmonger stall
Geographic area of ​​sale
CHAUNY
Distributors
INTERMARCHE CHAUNY

Australia – Paradise Beach Purveyors – Smoked Trout and Chive Dip 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

FSANZ

Product information

Paradise Beach Purveyors is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at independent retailers including IGA in NSW. The product was also available for sale at Harris Farm Markets in NSW and QLD.

Date markings

Use By 07 OCT 2024

Problem

The recall is due to Microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What to do​

Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Paradise Beach Purveyors
+61413316709
www.paradisebeachpurveyors.com.au

Related links:

Paradise Beach Purveyors – Smoked Trout and Chive Dip 150g | Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Hong Kong – Imported goat cheese sample suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

CFS

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (August 27) that a sample of goat cheese imported from France was detected with possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogen. The concerned batch of the product has not entered the market. The CFS is following up on the incident.

Product details are as follows:

Product name: Ste Maure Touraine AOP Blister
Brand: Fromagerie Pierre Jacquin & Fils
Place of origin: France
Importer: Noja Fine Trade Limited
Pack size: 250 gram
Best before date : August 19, 2024
Lot number: J41920018

“The CFS received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned batch of product might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and is being recalled. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer for follow-up. The CFS has informed the importer concerned of the irregularity. Investigation revealed that the affected batch of product is still stored in the importer’s warehouse and has not entered the local market,” a spokesman for the CFS said.

Quebec – Update – Warning not to consume salami sold by the company Aliment Stabile – Staphylococcus arures

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , July 29, 2024 /CNW/ – The food recall press release issued on July 24, 2024 has been updated. The affected product may have been sold in several establishments in the Montreal and Laval regions . The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Aliment Stabile, which operates on the premises of Salami Mondial, located at 3405, boulevard de la Concorde Est, in Laval , is advising the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, as this food may contain the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“COCOA SALAMI SWEET”

UNITARY

Lot: 232341

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale in several establishments in the Montreal and Laval regions . It was vacuum-packed in a transparent plastic bag. The product was sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the product in question. It has agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Even if the product in question does not show any signs of alteration or suspicious odor, its consumption may represent a health risk.

Staphylococcus food poisoning is characterized by a sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, and diarrhea. Symptoms usually appear 30 minutes to 8 hours after eating the contaminated food and disappear after 24 hours.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Vietnam – Over 2,000 people in Vietnam suffer from food poisoning in first 6 months

Xinhua

HANOI, July 29 (Xinhua) — Vietnam reported 36 food poisoning cases involving 2,138 people and six deaths in the first six months of this year, local media reported Monday, citing the Ministry of Health.

Compared to the same period last year, the number of cases declined by four, but the number of victims increased by 1,432 people, Suc Khoe & Doi Song, the ministry’s newspaper, reported.

The poisoning trend tends to be on the rise at restaurants, hotels and among food sold by vendors, said Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen.

Recent mass poisoning cases were reported at factories, company kitchens, school canteens, and food stalls located near schools.

Microorganisms and natural toxins are the primary causes of food poisoning cases while natural toxins and alcohol poisoning are the leading causes of death, according to the ministry’s analysis.

Quebec – Update – Warning not to consume chicken and shrimp wontons prepared and sold by Les Aliments SLC inc. – Salmonella

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , July 29, 2024 /CNW/ – The food recall press release issued on July 24, 2024 has been updated. The affected product may have been sold in several establishments in the Montreal, Montérégie and Capitale-Nationale regions.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Les Aliments SLC inc., located at 7725, rue Cordner, in Montreal, advises the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food is likely to contain the Salmonella bacteria .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“CHICKEN AND SHRIMP WONTON”

360 g

NO24179EXP27JUNE2025

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale in several establishments in the Montreal, Montérégie and Capitale-Nationale regions. It was packaged in a plastic bag and sold frozen.

The operator is recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. People who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Austria – “NUSSYY Organic Protein Bar – Protein Bear”, “NUSSYY Organic Bar – Lazy Freddy”, “NUSSYY Organic Berry Muesli Ovenbaked + Protein”, “SPAR Natur*pur Organic Muesli Fruit Almond” – Ochratoxin A

Ages

SPAR continuously monitors the products in its range to ensure the highest quality. During a routine quality control, increased levels of ochratoxin A in the ingredient raisins were found in the “NUSSYY Organic Protein Bar – Protein Bear 35g” with the best-before date (BBD) of June 22nd, 2025, the “NUSSYY Organic Bar – Lazy Freddy 35g” with the best-before date of June 22nd, 2025, the “NUSSYY Organic Berry Muesli Ovenbaked + Protein 350g” with the best-before date of July 7th, 2025 and the “SPAR Natur*pur Organic Muesli Fruit Almond 375g” with the best-before date of April 6th, 2025. For this reason, SPAR is recalling all of the products mentioned with the above best-before date. The affected goods with the respective best-before date have already been withdrawn from circulation.

Customers are asked not to consume the above-mentioned products. Only the products listed with the stated best-before dates from NUSSYY and SPAR Natur*pur are affected.

All customers who have purchased said products can of course return them to the nearest SPAR, EUROSPAR or INTERSPAR store or Maximarkt. Customers will receive a refund of the purchase price even without a receipt.

Customers who have any questions are welcome to contact customer service at office@spar.at or by calling the toll-free number 0800 / 22 11 20 .

Original recall