Category Archives: Food Pathogen

Canada – Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese recalled due to generic E. coli

CFIA

Summary

Product
Paneer Fresh Cheese
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – E. Coli – non-pathogenic
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions
Retail

Affected products

Issue

Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese recalled due to generic E. coli.

The recalled products have been sold in Alberta.

UK – Lidl GB recalls Deluxe Strolghino Salami because of the potential presence of Salmonella

FSA

Lidl GB is recalling Deluxe Strolghino Salami because Salmonella has been found in the product.

Product details

Deluxe Strolghino Salami
Pack size 250g
Use by 13 Apr 2023 and 08 May 2023

Risk statement

The presence of Salmonella in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. If you have any queries or concerns please email customer.services@lidl.co.uk or telephone 0800 977 7766.

Research – Presence and Persistence of Listeria monocytogenes in the Danish Ready-to-Eat Food Production Environment

MDPI

Abstract

Listeria monocytogenes is an ubiquitously occurring foodborne bacterial pathogen known to contaminate foods during the production processes. To assess the presence and persistence of L. monocytogenes in Danish ready-to-eat (RTE) food production companies in response to a Listeria awareness campaign, the production environment of selected companies were sampled in 2016 and in 2020. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) was performed to characterize the isolates (n = 50, plus 35 isolates obtained from the routine surveillance during 2016–2020), including investigation of the presence of virulence, persistence and resistance genes. The number of companies that tested positive by culture was 17/39 (43.6%) in 2016 and 11/34 (32.4%) in 2020, indicating a limited effect of the campaign. WGS analyses of the 85 isolates showed that the most common sequence types (STs) were ST8 and ST121. The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis showed that isolates coming from the same company and belonging to the same ST exhibited <10 SNP differences regardless of the sampling year and whether the samples came from the environment or products, indicating the persistence of the specific STs. Several prevalent STs were found in clinical cases concurrently, including genetically similar isolates. This highlights the issue of persistent L. monocytogenes in the food production environment and the need for improved risk communication and mitigation strategies.

France – Smoked Scottish Salmon Fillet – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Smoked Scottish Salmon Fillet (2 slices, 4 slices, scraps)
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    0208335000000 All lots Use-by date 02/01/2023
    0208403000000 All lots Use-by date 02/01/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 18/01/2023 to 21/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale The rock on yon
  • Distributors SODIROCHE (The South Rock)

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – PÂTÉ SOLD IN THE DELICATESSEN DEPARTMENT – TRADITIONAL CATERER AT THE CARREFOUR SAINT POL SUR MER STORE BETWEEN 21/01/2023 and 28/01/2023 – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name unbranded
  • Model names or references PÂTÉ SOLD IN THE DELICATESSEN DEPARTMENT – TRADITIONAL CATERER AT THE CARREFOUR SAINT POL SUR MER STORE BETWEEN 21/01/2023 and 28/01/2023
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot
    1111111111116 SOLD BETWEEN 21/01/2023 and 28/01/2023
  • Packaging sold by the cut
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/21/2023 to 01/28/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information PÂTÉ SOLD IN THE DELICATESSEN DEPARTMENT – TRADITIONAL CATERER AT THE CARREFOUR SAINT POL SUR MER STORE BETWEEN 21/01/2023 and 28/01/2023
  • Geographic area of ​​sale ONLY HYPER CARREFOUR SAINT POL SUR MER
  • Distributors ONLY HYPER CARREFOUR SAINT POL SUR MER

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

 Italy – Pesto with Genoese PDO basil without organic garlic – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : Esselunga Bio

Denomination : Pesto with Genoese PDO basil without organic garlic

Reason for reporting : Remind for microbiological risk

Date of publication : 17 February 2023

Documentation

Documentation

Australia – Update – JS Health x Inside Out Almond Milk and Oat Milk 1 L – Potential Biotoxin Formation

FSANZ

​Updated: 17 February 2023 (This update is due to further investigation following the initial single product recall due to potential biotoxin contamination)​

Product information

Inside Out Nutritious Goods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of multiple products:

JS Health x ​​Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk Collagen + Calcium + Prebiotics, 1 L​.

JS Health x ​​Inside Out Unsweetened Oat Milk Collagen + Calcium + Prebiotics, 1 L

JS Health x ​​Inside Out Barista Oat Milk Collagen + Calcium + Prebiotics, 1 L

The products have been available for sale at Woolworths nationally.

Date markings

USE BY DATE up to and including 18 MAY 2023 

Problem

The recall is due to missing storage instructions. Product is not labelled with directions to ‘keep refrigerated’.

Food safety hazard

Failure to refrigerate this product may lead to microbial growth and biotoxin contamination which may cause illness/injury if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

This product must be kept refrigerated. Consumers should not drink this product if it has not been kept refrigerated (stored below 4 degrees C). Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

Note: this product is sold refrigerated.

For further information please contact:

Inside Out Nutritious Goods Pty Ltd

02 9737 9771

https://insideoutng.com.au​

Click to access JS%20Health%20x%20Inside%20Out%20and%20Almond%20and%20Oat%20milk%20Recall%20Notice.pdf

Research – E. coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter: How Important is Sanitizing Your Shopping Cart?

Food Poisoning News

During the height of the pandemic, grocery stores began routinely sanitizing shopping carts and baskets after each use to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Now that the rate of COVID infections is far less, this practice of cleaning carts is becoming a thing of the past. However, sanitizing shopping carts is extremely beneficial to minimize the spread of foodborne pathogens and grocery stores should not overlook its importance.

In a study by the University of Arizona, their results found that the number of bacteria on a shopping cart was higher than the amount on surfaces of a public restroom and on diaper changing stations because restrooms are frequently cleaned. Out of the 85 shopping carts tested, a remarkable 51% carried evidence of E. coli. Traces of salmonella and campylobacter were also found. These foodborne illness causing bacteria can all survive on surfaces for extended periods of time. Campylobacter can survive on a surface for up to 4 hours and Salmonella up to 32 hours. These types of bacteria can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, headache, fevers, and vomiting.

It is also very important to keep sanitation in mind when handling food in the grocery store that will not be reheated before consumption. Shoppers inevitably touch these foods immediately after manouvering the cart and risk spreading bacteria to the food they purchase.

RASFF Alert – E.coli – Clams

RASFF

Presence of Escherichia coli above legal limits in clams from Italy in Switzerland

RASFF Alert- Listeria – Smoked Pork Cooked Ham

RASFF

Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in Smoked Pork Cooked Ham from Italy in Germany