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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Smoked Salmon – Smoked Bacon
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RASFF Alert – Spore Forming Bacteria – Duck Confit
Possible presence of spore-forming bacteria (possibly bacillus spp.) in Confit de Canad from Bulgaria in Denmark
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RASFF Alert- STEC E.coli – Bovine Meat
STEC (stx+;eae+) in bovine meat from Belgium in France
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RASFF Alert- Vibrio vulnificus – Frozen Shrimp Ravioli
Vibrio vulnificus in frozen in shrimp ravioli from the UK in Germany and France
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RASFF Alert – E.coli – Clams
E.coli beyond limits in clams (tapes decussatus) from Portugal in Italy
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Ireland – Recall of BDMP Frozen Lime Leaves due to the presence of Salmonella
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2023.27 |
| Product Identification: | BDMP Frozen Lime Leaves; pack size: 100g |
| Batch Code | LOT66135 A; best before: 15/05/2025 |
| Country Of Origin: | Thailand |
Message:
The above batch of BDMP Frozen Lime Leaves is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella Virchow. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Nature Of Danger:
People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.
Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
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Germany -Pistachio nuts and berries mix + Pistachio nuts roasted & without salt + Pistachio nuts roasted & salted
Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication: November 1, 2023
Product name:
Pistachio nuts and berries mix + Pistachio nuts roasted & without salt + Pistachio nuts roasted & salted
Product images:
Manufacturer (distributor):
PL Food GmbH Kesselflickerstr. 10 21493 Lanken / Elmenhorst
Reason for warning:
Salmonella
Packaging Unit: 100 g each
Additional Information:
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Denmark – Salmonella in pistachio kernels
Lidl Denmark is recalling salted and unsalted Californian pistachio kernels from the brand Alesto, as Salmonella has been found in one batch. The products should be discarded or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Which foods are recalled
Alesto California pistachio kernels salted
Net content: 70g
Best before date: 21/05/2024
Batch number: 30035/230825001
Alesto California pistachio kernels unsalted
Net content: 70g
Best before date: 20/05/2024
Batch number: 30036/230824001
Where are the products sold?
The products are sold in Lidl stores throughout the country.
Why are the products being recalled?
Salmonella has been detected in one batch of pistachio kernels, and for that reason the two products are being recalled. The symptoms of infection with Salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.
Read more about salmonella infection by clicking on this link
What should you do as a consumer?
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to discard the products or return them to the store where they were purchased.
If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the products, you should contact your own doctor.
Who recalls the products
Lidl Denmark
Profilvej 9
6000 Kolding
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USA – FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Certain Oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters Potentially Containing High Levels of Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Audience
- Restaurants and food retailers in California and Washington (and possibly other states) that have recently purchased oysters harvested by Fanny Bay Oysters based in British Columbia, Canada.
- Consumers in California and Washington (and possibly other states) who have recently purchased oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters based in British Columbia, Canada.
Product
- Certain oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters, harvested on 10/17/2023, from harvest area 14-8, Landfile #278757, with final harvest/process dates of 10/25/2023 and 10/26/2023. The implicated products include Small and Xsmall Sunseeker Oysters with Lot Number 38336 and wet storage lot numbers (W/S Lot #) w72297 and w72240. The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in California and Washington and may have been distributed to other states as well.
Purpose
The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters based in British Columbia, Canada harvested on 10/17/2023 from harvest area 14-8 Landfile #278757 and shipped to distributors in California and Washington due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus test results.
Oysters with high levels of Vibrio parahaemolyticus can cause illness if eaten raw, and potentially severe illness in people with compromised immune systems. Food containing Vibrio parahaemolyticus may look, smell, and taste normal. Consumers of these products who are experiencing symptoms of Vibrio parahaemolyticus should contact their healthcare provider and report their symptoms to their local Health Department. Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, and bloody diarrhea may be associated with gastroenteritis infections caused by this organism.
Summary of Problem and Scope
On October 30, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advised the FDA of a recall of certain oysters due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus test results. The recall includes oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters, harvested on 10/17/2023 from harvest area 14-8, Landfile #278757. There are no known related illnesses at this time.
FDA Actions
The FDA is issuing this alert advising restaurants and food retailers not to sell and consumers not to eat oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters harvested on 10/17/2023 from harvest area 14-8, Landfile #278757 due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus test results. The FDA is awaiting further information on distribution of the oysters harvested and will continue to monitor the investigation and provide assistance to state authorities as needed. As new information becomes available, the FDA will update the safety alert.
Recommendations for Consumers
Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
To report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction), you can
- Call an FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator if you wish to speak directly to a person about your problem.
- Complete an electronic Voluntary MedWatch form online.
- Complete a paper Voluntary MedWatch form that can be mailed to FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/fcic for additional consumer and industry assistance.
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Belgium – Black Forest cake from the La Lorraine brand – Listeria monocytogenes
Recall of La Lorraine Bakery Group
Product: Black Forest cake from the La Lorraine brand.
Problem: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
In agreement with the AFSCA, La Lorraine Bakery Group is withdrawing the BLACK FOREST GATEAU of the La Lorraine brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
La Lorraine Bakery Group asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased (reimbursement will be made on site).
Product description
– Product name: BLACK FOREST GATEAU 6P
– Brand: La Lorraine
– Best before date (Best before): 10/31/2023 – 11/01/2023 – 11/2 /2023
– Sales period: 10/28/2023 – 10/29/2023 – 10/30/2023
– Nature of packaging: Blister
The product was sold in Belgium through several points of sale:
Name of the distribution chain:
– Carrefour
– Champion
– Comarkt
– Cora
– Deneubourg
– Intermarché
– Jumbo
– Leader Price
– Market Mestdagh
– Match
– Mestdagh
– Smatch
– Spar
For any further information , contact:
Madame Véronique Vormezeele
Telephone number 0498/90.91 .55
Email: v.vormezeele@llbg.com
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