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France – Pâté en croute sold by the slice in the delicatessen department- Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Pies (various varieties)
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    see attached product list Use-by date between 29/10/2022 and 12/11/2022
  • Products Listlist_products_cut.pdfAttachment
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/10/2022 to 14/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 01.159.002 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Métro, Carrefour, Intermarché, Leclerc, Relais d’Or, out-of-home collective catering distributors, butchers, caterers

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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USA – Abbott Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of 2 Fl. Oz./59 mL Bottles of Ready-to-Feed Liquid Products; Recall Is Not Expected to Impact U.S. Infant Formula Supply- Potential for Spoilage

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FDA

Labeling, displays the location of the lot code on the individual unit

Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed liquid products for infants and children, including the brands Similac® Pro-Total ComfortTM, Similac® 360 Total Care®, Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive, Similac® Special Care® 24, Similac Stage 1, Similac® NeoSure®, Similac Water (Sterilized) and Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution. The products included in the recall were manufactured at our Columbus, Ohio, manufacturing facility.

These products are being recalled because a small percentage of bottles (less than 1%) in the recalled lots have bottle caps that may not have sealed completely, which could result in spoilage. If spoiled product is consumed, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting may occur.

This recall does not include any other liquid or powder formula brands or other nutrition products produced in our Columbus facility or elsewhere within our global nutrition manufacturing network. It also does not include any amino acid-based formulas or metabolic nutrition formulas.

This recall equates to less than one day’s worth of the total number of ounces of infant formula fed in the U.S. and is not expected to impact the overall U.S. infant formula supply. Abbott is continuing production of Similac 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter Ready-to-Feed liquid formula products for hospitals and healthcare providers’ offices on a different production line. Similac infant formula will continue to be produced in alternative product sizes and formats for delivery to retail locations, in addition to increased production throughout our global manufacturing network.

The products included in the recall were distributed primarily to hospitals and to some doctors’ offices, distributors and retailers in the U.S., including Puerto Rico; one lot of products was sent to Barbados, Bermuda, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Croix and St. Thomas; and two lots were sent to Canada, Curacao, Panama, and Trinidad and Tobago.

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France – Petit Pont l’Eveque 240g LA PERELLE- E.coli

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name THE PEARL
  • Model names or references N / A
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    325290007678 120922LI8 Use-by date 26/11/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/10/2022 to 13/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR-14-371-001
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Grand Frais, Fresh, Mon Marché

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of E. Coli bacteria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Escherichia coli

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Singapore – Recall of eggs from Teo Seng Layer Farm 1 (Malaysia)due to presence of Salmonella Enteritidis

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SFA

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis(SE) in eggs imported from Teo Seng Layer Farm 1 in Malaysia.
The affected eggs can be identified by the stamp “CEJ027” on the eggs.
As SE may cause foodborne illness if food is consumed raw or undercooked, SFA has directed all six importers to withhold or recall the affected eggs.
In particular, BH Fresh Food Pte Ltd have been directed to recall the affected eggs that had been distributed to retail outlets for sale as a precautionary measure. The recall is ongoing. The other five importers have been told to withhold the affected eggs from distribution.
The farm is also suspended and will not be allowed to export their eggs to Singapore. SFA will lift the suspension only when the farm has rectified the SE contamination issue.
As SE can be destroyed by heat, eggs are safe to consume if they are cooked thoroughly. SE can survive in raw and undercooked eggs and may cause foodborne illness.
The symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. While the infection typically subsides within a week in most people, SE can cause serious infection in vulnerable population such as the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.
Consumers who have purchased the affected eggs are advised to cook them thoroughly before consumption. Those who have consumed the eggs and are unwell should seek medical attention.

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France- AUCHAN PATE EN CROUTE RICHELIEU 2 SLICES- Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name AUCHAN
  • Model names or references AUCHAN PATE EN CROUTE RICHELIEU 2 SLICES
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3596710178957 227201 Use-by date 03/11/2022
    3596710178957 227301 Use-by date 04/11/2022
    3596710178957 227701 Use-by date 08/11/2022
    3596710178957 227801 Use-by date 09/11/2022
  • Packaging190g
  • Marketing start/end date From 30/09/2022 to 13/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 01 159 002 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Auchan stores and any other brand selling Auchan brand products

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – Cooked AUCH AC SUPERIEUR Ham – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name Not concerned
  • Model names or references Not concerned
  • Identification of products
    GTIN
    0206694000000
  • Packaging Product sold by the cut in the traditional department
  • Marketing start/end dateFrom 09/09/2022 to 23/09/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Cooked ham
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Leclerc ROUFFIAC store

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria monocytogenes < 10
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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USA – FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Due to Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination

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FSIS USDA

WASHINGTON, October 13, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that a specific ground beef product may be contaminated with E. coli O103. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

The raw ground beef items were produced on October 4, 2022. The following product is subject to the public health alert view labels:

  • 1-lb. plastic vacuum-packed packages containing “FRANK’S BUTCHER SHOP GROUND BEEF” with “PACKED ON” dates of 10-07-2022 and 10-09-2022 on the label.

The establishment’s retail store location in Hudson, Wyoming sold the affected product directly to consumers. FBS Hudson is actively attempting to contact consumers who may have purchased 14 packages of ground beef product subject to the public health alert.

The problem was discovered when FBS Hudson alerted FSIS that its routine microbial testing results found Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103 in a sample of the ground beef. There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products.

Many clinical laboratories do not test for non-O157 STEC, such as O103 because it is harder to identify than STEC O157:H7. People can become ill from STECs 2-8 days (average of 3-4 days) after consuming the organism.

Most people infected with STEC O103 develop diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Some illnesses last longer and can be more severe. Infection is usually diagnosed by testing of a stool sample. Vigorous rehydration and other supportive care is the usual treatment; antibiotic treatment is generally not recommended. Most people recover within a week, but, rarely, some develop a more severe infection. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, is uncommon with STEC O103 infection. HUS can occur in people of any age but is most common in children under 5 years old, older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

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France – SUPERIOR HAM COOKED IN BROTH – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name FASSIER
  • Model names or references 020008-SUP. PEAR LEG 250G ENV 020013-SUP. PEAR LEG -25% SALT 250G S/VID 020021-SUP. PEAR LEG 250G PVC S/C
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    2490503000092 Use-by date 11/10/2022
  • Packaging VACUUM 250g
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/09/2022 to 19/09/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 72 373 002 EC
  • Further information SUPERIOR HAM COOKED IN BROTH or SUPERIOR PEAR HAM
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors FRANCE FRESH-METRO-LECLERC GALEC-DOMES MEAT-SOLOGNE FRESH-SAS ST JEAN MEAT

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallPresence of pathogenic bacteria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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Spain – Presence of Salmonella in neutral gelatin in sheets of Hacendado brand

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ACSA

affected product

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has informed us, through the Coordinated System for the Rapid Exchange of Information (SCIRI), an alert regarding the presence of Salmonella in neutral gelatin sheets of the Hacendado brand , from Germany, transferred by the health authorities of the Autonomous Community of Madrid.

The company that markets the product in Spain has issued an official statement that it publishes on its website in order to withdraw the affected product from the market.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name: NEUTRAL GELATIN
  • Brand Name: HACENDADO
  • Product Appearance: Pack of 12 sheets
  • Batch number: A11054/01
  • Preferential consumption date: 04.2027
  • Unit Weight: 20g
  • Temperature: room

The AESAN has transferred this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the SCIRI and to the Services of the European Commission through the European Food Alert Network (RASFF), in order to verify the withdrawal of the products affected marketing channels.

With the information available , there is no record in Spain of any reported case associated with this alert.

People who have products affected by this alert at home are recommended to refrain from consuming them and return them to the point of purchase.

The presence of Salmonella in products can pose certain health risks to people who consume them. In the case of having consumed this product and presenting symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (mainly diarrhea and/or vomiting accompanied by fever and headache), it is recommended to go to a health center.

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Australia – Murray River Smokehouse Salami – Salmonella

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FSANZ

Salami

Product information

Murray River Smokehouse is conducting a recall of their Salami (mild and peppered). These products have been available for sale at Harris Farm Markets; Thyme to Taste; Goldfields Grocers and Milawa Cheese in NSW and Victoria.

Date markings

Murray River Smokehouse salami mild, 180g, Best Before 25FEB2023

​Murray River Smokehouse salami pepper, 180g, Best Before 06MAR2023

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Consumers should not eat these products and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

Murray River Smokehouse
02 6021 3987
https://www.murrayriversmokehouse.com.au

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