Category Archives: Food Microbiology

France – TAGLIATELE CARBONARA – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
LITTLE LEON’S WORKSHOP
Model names or references
TAGLIATELE CARBONARA
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0201259000000 090724 Expiry date 07/17/2024
Packaging
Under atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/09/2024 to 07/17/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Leclerc St Pol de Leon
Distributors
Leclerc St Pol de Leon

France -Abondance AOP – STEC E.coli O26:H11

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Itinerary of our regions
Model names or references
Abondance AOP 200g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3250391408818 A4157003261 Minimum durability date 02/08/2024
3250391408818 A4164003374 Minimum durability date 08/15/2024
3250391408818 A4158000761 Minimum durability date 08/15/2024
Packaging
Self-service packaging
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/14/2024 to 07/12/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 74.011.060 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Intermarche

France – SAINT NECTAIRE FARMER – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
UNBRANDED AND THE ARVERNE
Model names or references
05J090524-05M290524-10L030624-09L100624
Product identification
Batch Date
05J090524 Minimum durability date 07/25/2024
05M290524 Minimum durability date 08/16/2024
10L030624 Minimum durability date 08/25/2024
09L100524 Minimum durability date 08/30/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/06/2024 to 07/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 63.335.004 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Departments concerned: 03.63.94.80.73.37.33

France – FALAFEL TOMATO AND SALAD WRAP 180g CASINO – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
CASINO
Model names or references
WRAP FALAFEL TOMATO AND SALAD 180G CASINO
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3222477779785 18307360 Expiry date 07/15/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 02/07/2024 to 15/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
CASINO, VIVAL, SPAR and Casino distribution networks

Sweden – ICA recalls ICA Gorgonzola Piccante 200g – may contain Listeria

Livsmedelsverket

ICA recalls ICA Gorgonzola Piccante 200g because it may contain listeria.

ICA recalls ICA Gorgonzola Piccante 200g with batch number 259404601 and best before dates 06.08.2024, 13.08.2024, 20.08.2024, 03.09.2024. The product is recalled as a precautionary measure when listeria was found by the supplier

– At ICA, we carry out careful quality checks on all products we put on the market. We take the incident seriously and are now investigating together with the supplier how this could have happened and how we can ensure that it does not happen again, says Niklas Warén, Head of Quality at ICA Sweden.

In the event of the recall, the products are stopped in the cash register and cannot be purchased. ICA regrets the incident and urges customers who have purchased the product to return the product to the ICA store where it was purchased, complain via ica.se or contact ICA’s customer contact on phone 033-47 47 90. ICA’s customer contact is open weekdays between 9 :00 and 15:00.

For more information

For customers: ICA’s customer contact, telephone 033-47 47 90 (open weekdays between 9:00 and 15:00) or via ica.se/kundservice/

ICA

For journalists: ICA Group’s press service, telephone: +46 (0)10 422 52 52, e-mail: press@ica.se

USA – Stutz Packing Co. Recalls Walnut Product Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

“Shelled Walnuts, Net Weight 16 oz. (1LB.), Front Label”

Stutz Packing Company of Indio, CA is voluntarily recalling it’s 1-pound packages of Shelled Walnuts, because it has 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.

These Walnuts were distributed to food bank warehouses in Texas and Arizona which further distribute to other distribution centers that can go to consumers, or smaller foods banks, school lunch programs, shelters, or prison food systems.

The recalled product is limited to 1-pound Shelled Walnuts, UPC Code 7 15001 00908 1 The product comes in a 1-pound, clear plastic packaging with a red outlined white box printed in the center of the bag. Product description “SHELLED WALNUTS”, lot code 24171 1 or 24172 1, printed in black on the front of the bag.

Lot code breakdown Code Example: 24171 1A or 24171 1E Digits 1 & 2: YY (Year 2024) Digits 3, 4, & 5: DDD (Julian 171=June 19) Digit 6: Shift (1 or 2) Alpha Position 7: Line Identification.

To date, there have been no reports of illnesses related to this recall.

The recall was the result of routine sampling which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. Stutz has ceased the production and distribution of this product as FDA and Stutz continue their investigation. No other sizes, varieties, or other packaging of Shelled Walnuts are included in this recall.

If a consumer has this product, they can discard the product or return it to the location in which the product was obtained. If consumers have any questions, they may contact Sasha Morales via email at smorales@stutzpacking.com, or call 760.230.9547 Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm PST.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Sasha Morales
 760.230.9547
 smorales@stutzpacking.com

Canada – WeCook brand Swiss cheese meatballs, creamy mustard sauce recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Gov Canada

Summary

Product
Swiss cheese meatballs, creamy mustard sauce
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

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

Distribution
Online
Ontario
Quebec

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

New Zealand – Qandahari Bazaar brand Sesame Seed – Salmonella

MPI

Qataghan Trading Limited is recalling a specific batch of Qandahari Bazaar brand Sesame Seed due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The product was sourced from Davis Trading.

Product identification
Product type Sesame Seed
Name of product (size) Sesame Seeds (sold in bulk bin)
Date marking Sold from 14 June 2024 up to and including 18 July 2024
Distribution The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product is sold at Qandahari Bazaar, 1 Saint Jude Street, Avondale, Auckland.

Notes Less than 1.5kg of affected product was sold at Qandahari Bazaar.

This recall does not affect any other products sold at Qandahari Bazaar.

Consumer advice

Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to the retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Qataghan Trading Ltd:

  • Phone: 09 828 4331
  • Address: 1 Saint Jude Street, Avondale Auckland.

New Zealand – Marinated Beef Bulgogi – Salmonella

MPI

Costco Wholesale New Zealand Limited is recalling specific batches of Kirkland Signature Marinated Beef Bulgogi due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The product contains sesame seeds sourced from Davis Trading Company Ltd.

Product identification
Product type Marinated beef, packed in store.
Name of product (size) Kirkland Signature Marinated Beef (various weights)
Date marking Best Before: 19.07.24

Best Before: 20.07.24

Best Before: 21.07.24

Package size and description The product is sold in variable weights in a plastic package.
Distribution The product is sold at Costco Wholesale Westgate.

The product has not been exported.

Notes This recall does not affect any other Kirkland Signature brand products.

Consumer advice

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Costco Wholesale Westgate:

  • Phone: 09 870 4700.

New Zealand – Kiki brand Seed Cracker Mix Sea Salt and Kiki brand Seed Cracker Mix Chilli Cumin – Salmonella

MPI

Kiki Seed Cracker Mix is recalling a specific batch of its Kiki brand Seed Cracker Mix Sea Salt and Kiki brand Seed Cracker Mix Chilli Cumin due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The product contains sesame seeds sourced from Davis Trading Company Ltd.

Product identification
Product type Seed cracker mix
Name of product (size) Kiki brand Seed Cracker Mix Sea Salt (300g)

Kiki brand Seed Cracker Mix Chilli Cumin (300g)

Date marking BEST BEFORE 22 MAR 25
Package size and description The product is sold in a 300g plastic packet.
Distribution The product is sold at the following stores:

  • Farro Fresh – Mt Eden, Auckland
  • Farro Fresh – Mt Wellington, Auckland
  • Farro Fresh – Orakei, Auckland
  • Fresh On Kendal – Christchurch
  • Housekeepers Design – Oamaru
  • Moore Wilson’s, Corner of Tory Street & College Street, Wellington
  • Moutere Gold – Nelson
  • Noire Stillwater – Auckland
  • Sequoia Finewares – Cromwell
  • Seriously Pickled – Paraparaumu

The product has not been exported.

Point of sale notice for retailers

If you are a retailer of the products in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.

Point of sale notice – Kiki brand Seed Crackers [PDF, 48KB]

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date mark on the back of the packaging.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Kiki Seed Cracker Mix: