Category Archives: Food Pathogen

Research Dry-surface foodborne pathogens under scrutiny at Purdue

Posted on October 28, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Maintaining sanitary conditions without using water presents special challenges

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – During 2021 and 2022, national news reported on four infants being hospitalized and two dying after consuming infant formula tainted with Cronobacter sakazakii. The reports sparked the prolonged shutdown of a production plant that produced large quantities of the formula, leading to a monthslong nationwide shortage of infant formula.

The incident motivated Purdue University’s Haley Oliver to launch a project to improve the safety of low-moisture food-processing facilities. Oliver, a professor of food science, will collaborate with Old Dominion University’s Rishi Drolia on the project, which will target the C. sakazakii pathogen.

“It was a massive-scale food safety challenge that led to a food security challenge,” Oliver said.

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France – SHALLOT COUNTRY PASTE – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name UNBRANDED: SUPPLIER COMPAGNIE MADRANGE
  • Model names or references SHALLOT COUNTRY PASTE
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3180947811635 10:08 0227728000 Use-by date 11/29/2023
  • Packaging Food paper
  • Start/end date of marketing From 10/18/2023 to 10/21/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Super U

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Australia – Tempo Foods – Fresh Milk – E.coli

Posted on October 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Tempo Foods is conducting a recall of Fresh Milk. The products have been available for sale at Coles, Woolworths and independent retailers in VIC and NSW​.

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (E. coli) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with E. coli may cause illness if consumed.​

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full cash refund.

For further information please contact:

Tempo Foods
+613 95880200

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Poultry Products – Sucuk Raw Sausage – Minced Chicken Meat – Chicken Gyros – Mussels – Bivalve Molluscs – Pre – marinated Chicken Wings

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Salmonella Newport in boneless chicken filet from Poland in Slovakia

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Salmonella Bredeney in sucuk raw sausage from Austria in Germany

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Salmonella paratyphi B in frozen minced chicken meat from the Netherland in Italy

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Salmonella Enteritidis in chilled chicken breast filet from Poland in the Czech Republic

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Salmonella spp. in chicken gyros from Italy in Germany

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Salmonella in mussels from the Netherlands. in France , Switzerland and Belgium

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Salmonella in bivalve molluscs from France in the Netherlands and Switzerland

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Salmonella in pre-marinated chicken wings from the Netherlands in the UK

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RASFF Alert – Bacillus cereus – Soumbara Spice

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Bacillus cereus in Soumbara spices from Togo in Switzerland

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RASFF Alert- Norovirus – Frozen Oysters

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Norovirus in frozen oysters from France in Italy

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RASFF Alert- E.coli – Mussels

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Escherichia coli above legal limits in mussels from Spain in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Salad Vegetable Mix – Goat Cheese

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Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli in salad vegetable mix from the Netherlands in Germany

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Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in goat cheese from France in Germany and Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Cured Pork Loin – Organic Gorgonzola – Roast Beef

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Listeria monocytogenes in cured pork loin from Estonia in Lithuania

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Presence of listeria monocytogenes in organic gorgonzola from Italy in France, Belgium and South Korea

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Listeria monocytogenes in Roast beef from Ireland, via the Netherlands in Belgium, Germany, Seychelles

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Canada – Lian Teng brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 26, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Lian Teng - Enoki muchrooms - Front

Product
Enoki Mushroom
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

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

Distribution
Ontario
Quebec

Issue

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.

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