Category Archives: Food Pathogen

Belgium – SPANISH TAPAS SKEWER (270G) & TAPAS PLATTER (+-360G) – Salmonella

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Wildvermeersch BV recall
Product: SPANISH TAPAS SKEWER (270G) & TAPAS PLATTER (+-360G).
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

In agreement with the FASFC, Wildvermeersch BV is withdrawing the products “SPANISH TAPAS BROCHETTE (270G)” & “TAPAS PLATTER (+-360G)” from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Wildvermeersch BV asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale in which they were purchased, where they will be refunded to you.

Description of products:

– Product name SPANISH TAPAS SKEWER
– Use-by date (BBD) (“Use by”): 05/25/2023 and 05/26/23
– Batch number: 23136
– Sale period: from 05/18/2023 to 05/26/2023
– Type of packaging: plastic tray in a protected atmosphere
– Weight: 270g
The product was distributed via Okay stores.

– Product name TAPAS PLATTER
– Use-by date (BBD) (“Use by”): 05/25/2023
– Batch number: 23136
– Sale period: from 05/18/2023 to 05/25 /2023
– Type of packaging: plastic tray in a protected atmosphere
– Weight: 360g
The product was distributed via Colruyt stores.

For further information , contact:

Vermeersch Kristof: 050 45 14 14 / info@wildvermeersch.com

USA – Norovirus outbreak linked to California restaurant sickens nearly 100

Food Safety News

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A norovirus outbreak originating from a California restaurant has sickened about 100 people, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department.

Jessie Burmester, an epidemiologist from the health department, told KSBY news that 97 cases have been confirmed in connection with the outbreak earlier this month. While Burmester did not disclose the name of the restaurant involved, she revealed that the investigations consistently pointed to the same establishment.

“Our primary objective during investigations is to identify a common source or exposure point,” Burmester said. “Thus far, all individuals reporting illness have consistently provided the name of the restaurant.”

Luxembourg – SPANISH TAPAS BROCHETTE – Salmonella

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Name SPANISH TAPAS SKEWER
Unit 270g
bar code 5425000586500
Use-by date (DLC) 05/25/2023
Batch 23136
Sale period 05/18/2023 to 05/25/2023

Danger  : Possible presence of Salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Cora

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Cora Recall Notification

RASFF Alert – Vibrio cholerae – Prawns

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Vibrio cholerae in prawns from Ecuador in Spain

RASFF Alerts – Norovirus – Clams

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Norovirus genogroup I and II in live clams (Chamelea gallina) from Italy in Spain

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Norovirus genogroup I and II in clams from Italy in Spain

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Norovirus genogroup I and II in japanese clam from Portugal in Spain

RASFF Alert – E.coli – Clams

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Presence of Salmonella and E.coli in Japonica clams (Venerupis philippinarum) from Portugal in France, Netherlands and Spain

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Brazilian Black Pepper – Tahini – Helva with Vanilla Flavour – Frozen Poultry Meat – Chicken Meat – Clams

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Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp. in chicken inner breast fillet from Romania in Hungary

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Salmonella Mbandaka in Helva with vanilla flavor from Türkiye in Austria and Germany

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Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Infantis in frozen chicken leg meat form Poland in the Czech Republic

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Salmonella spp in Tahini from Egypt in Cyprus

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Salmonella Infantis in Chicken Sliced fillet Sweet chilli from Poland in Estonia

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Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken breast fillet from Poland in France

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Salmonella Enteritidis in frozen poultry meat from Ukraine, via Slovakia in the Czech Republic

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Salmonella in black pepper from Brazil in Spain

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Salmonella in chicken meat from Thailand in the Netherlands and Germany

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Presence of Salmonella and E.coli in Japonica clams (Venerupis philippinarum) from Portugal in France, Netherlands and Spain

RASFF Alert – Campylobacter – Chicken Inner Breast Fillet

RASFF

Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp. in chicken inner breast fillet from Romania in Hungary

Luxembourg – CANTAL ENTRE-DEUX FROM THE AUCHAN BRAND – STEC E.coli

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Auchan is recalling the following product in Luxembourg :

Name CANTAL BETWEEN TWO
Brand Auchan
Unit 250g
bar code 3596710160730
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 05/17/2023
Batch 23087128
Sale period  06/04/2023 to 17/05/2023

Danger  : Presence of E. coli STEC – Escherichia coli likely to produce toxins (shigatoxins)

E. coli STEC can cause food poisoning which can occur within a week after consumption and result in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Auchan

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

Germany – Koska Tahin Helva with vanilla 400gr – Salmonella

LMW

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication: 05/24/2023
Product name:

Koska Tahin Helva with vanilla 400gr

Product images:

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Manufacturer (distributor):

Elbey GmbH Kopernikusstr. 31 85092 Koesching

Reason for warning:

Salmonella

Packaging Unit: 400g
Durability: 12/19/2024
Lot identification: 211-353 p/22