Brand : Consorzio Pescatori di Goro Soc. Coop OP
Name : Clam or lupine (chamelea gallina)
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 15 March 2024
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Italy- Clam or lupine (chamelea gallina) – E.coli
Research – Surveillance and source tracking of foodborne pathogens in the vegetable production systems of India
Abstract
Fresh vegetables are prone to foodborne pathogen infection due to improper cultivation methods and poor post-harvest handling practices. This paper describes the prevalence of foodborne pathogens in three vegetables (tomato, brinjal, and lablab) cultivated by small-scale producers of India. We assessed the possible entry of pathogens into the vegetable production chain. Samples from soil, manure, irrigation water, harvesting bins, and workers’ hands were assessed as sources of possible pathogen entry. In addition, further sampling was done to determine prevalence of these pathogens in the produce from the agricultural fields and markets. Total plate counts, yeast and mold count, total coliforms like general microbial indices, and possible foodborne pathogens like Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Norovirus were assessed in all the samples by standard microbiological, biochemical, and molecular methods. The results revealed that among the three vegetables we studied, brinjal had the highest load of general microbial indicators. Moreover, the total coliforms count of market vegetables was higher than that of on-farm vegetables, indicating poor hygiene in post-harvest operations. The pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found in the market tomatoes (0.35 log10 cfu/g), and E. coli was detected in the market samples of brinjal (2.98–3.89 log10 cfu/g) and lablab (0.59–2.21 log10 cfu/g), thereby revealing fecal cross-contamination during pre or post-harvest operations. None of the vegetable samples were contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella sp., and norovirus. However, the microbiological source tracking of primary production farms showed that E. coli O157:H7 was present in manure (9/27), soil (6/27), harvest bins (6/27), and irrigation water samples (3/27) of SSP farms. In addition, soil (33%), manure (11%), and harvest bins (11%) had Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In conclusion, our study suggests that adequate knowledge of good agricultural practices for small-scale producers to cultivate microbiologically safe vegetable production and proper handling strategies for vegetable vendors is crucial to mitigate foodborne pathogen outbreaks through fresh vegetables.
Research – Genomic surveillance of STEC/EHEC infections in Germany 2020 to 2022 permits insight into virulence gene profiles and novel O-antigen gene clusters
Abstract
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), including the subgroup of enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), are important bacterial pathogens which cause diarrhea and the severe clinical manifestation hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Genomic surveillance of STEC/EHEC is a state-of-the-art tool to identify infection clusters and to extract markers of circulating clinical strains, such as their virulence and resistance profile for risk assessment and implementation of infection prevention measures. The aim of the study was characterization of the clinical STEC population in Germany for establishment of a reference data set. To that end, from 2020 to 2022 1257 STEC isolates, including 39 of known HUS association, were analyzed and lead to a classification of 30.4 % into 129 infection clusters. Major serogroups in all clinical STEC analyzed were O26, O146, O91, O157, O103, and O145; and in HUS-associated strains were O26, O145, O157, O111, and O80. stx1 was less frequently and stx2 or a combination of stx, eaeA and ehxA were more frequently found in HUS-associated strains. Predominant stx gene subtypes in all STEC strains were stx1a (24 %) and stx2a (21 %) and in HUS-associated strains were mainly stx2a (69 %) and the combination of stx1a and stx2a (12.8 %). Furthermore, two novel O-antigen gene clusters (RKI6 and RKI7) and strains of serovars O45:H2 and O80:H2 showing multidrug resistance were detected. In conclusion, the implemented surveillance tools now allow to comprehensively define the population of clinical STEC strains including those associated with the severe disease manifestation HUS reaching a new surveillance level in Germany.
France – Raclette – Listeria monocytogenes
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Baechler
Model names or references
Baechler Piment Raclette Baechler Piment Cheese
Product identification
Batch Date
Raclette Baechler Piment 23 339 7 Minimum durability date 03/25/2024
Baechler Piment Cheese 23 339 7 Minimum durability date 03/25/2024
Products List
Chili pepper_-_Consumer_reporting_sheet_-_March_2024.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Whole cheese for sale by the cut or self-service
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/26/2023 to 12/26/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Wholesalers (01; 26; 34; 38; 39; 47; 62; 69; 73; 79; 84) + GMS delivered by wholesalers
List of points of sale
List_of_concerned_customers.pdf
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria France, Listeria in Cheese, Listeria monocytogenes
France – Ground steak 5% CORA – STEC E.coli O157
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
CORA
Model names or references
Chopped Steak 5% x1 CORA VBF Frisette 500g 5% CORA VBF Chopped Steak x6 5% VBF CORA
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3257980351876 40595076 Use-by date 03/05/2024
3257984467894 40595076 Use-by date 03/05/2024
3257983721058 40595076 Use-by date 03/05/2024
Products List
traça_magasin.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/29/2024 to 03/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the freezer
Further information
Manufactured from 02/28/2024 to expiry date of 03/05/2024
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
CORA WATTIGNIES CORA DUNKERQUE SUPERMARKETS MATCH
Posted in E.coli O157, E.coli O157:H7, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Testing, STEC, STEC E.coli
Belgium – Sliced pressed head (200g) – Listeria monocytogenes.
Delhaize asks its customers not to consume and to return the product below to the store.
In collaboration with the FASFC, Delhaize has decided to withdraw these products from the market and recall them from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Product information:
Name: Sliced pressed head (200g)
Brand: DELHAIZE
EAN code : 5400112720134
Expiry dates : 03/21/2024, 03/25/2024, 03/28/2024, 04/02/2024
Marketing period : from 03/02/2024 until 03/14/2024
Every day, Delhaize carries out hundreds of internal quality checks to guarantee the quality and food safety of its products at all times.
In the meantime, Delhaize has already removed all affected products from the shelves and strengthened controls on the product and the supplier. Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it. Customers have the option of returning the product in question to the point of sale where they purchased it. Reimbursement for each affected item is guaranteed.
Other products in the same assortment are not affected and can therefore be consumed safely. Delhaize would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Advice and information for consumers :
What if you have already purchased the product?
Do not consume the product and return it to your Delhaize store. The product will be refunded to you.
For further information, customers can contact our customer service on the free number 0800/95 713.
Posted in afsca, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes
Italy – Clam or lupine (chamelea gallina) – E.coli
Brand : Consorzio Pescatori di Goro Soc. Coop OP
Name : Clam or lupine (chamelea gallina)
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 15 March 2024
Documentation
Posted in E.coli, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing
France – Ground steak 5% – STEC E.coli O157
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Bocquet
Model names or references
PAVE AX VBF TOURNEDOSTEACK VBF STEAK AX x2 5% TRANSPARENT STEAK AX x6 5% VBF FRISETTE 500GR 5% VBF
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2655323000015 40595076 Use-by date 03/05/2024
3257980281807 40595076 Use-by date 03/05/2024
3258987085214 40595076 Use-by date 03/05/2024
3257985589748 40595076 Use-by date 03/05/2024
2655071000015 40595076 Use-by date 03/05/2024
Products List
traça_magasin.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/29/2024 to 03/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Manufactured from 02/28/2024 to expiry date of 03/05/2024
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
AUCHAN CALAIS O’TERA MERIGNAC O’TERA VILLENEUVE LECLERC TEMPLEUVE SDN EXPLOITATION O’TERA AMIENS LECLERC DAINVILLE O’TERA FREJUS
Posted in E.coli O157, E.coli O157:H7, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, STEC, STEC E.coli
Italy – Walnut Sauce – Listeria monocytogenes
Brand : MAGRINI LE DELIZIE SRL
Name : WALNUT SAUCE
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 14 March 2024
Documentation
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes
France – YELLOW CHICKEN WING – Salmonella
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
UNBRANDED
Product identification
GTIN Batch
00000000 All lots
Packaging
BULK IN THE CUT BUTCHER AREA
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/04/2024 to 03/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
CARREFOUR LE PORT
Distributors
CARREFOUR LE PORT
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Salmonella, Salmonella in Chicken
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