Category Archives: Food Pathogen

Research – Safe Handling and Serving of Soft Ice-cream

FSAI

Poor practices by the food handler can result in the ice-cream becoming unsafe to eat and this can lead to food poisoning. Food poisoning is an unpleasant illness.

For young children, pregnant women, the elderly and the sick, it can be serious and sometimes fatal. Typical symptoms of food poisoning include:

• Nausea/vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Stomach pains

• Headaches

All food businesses have a legal obligation to:

• Produce food in a hygienic manner

• Implement a food safety management system based on the principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)

• Implement a traceability and recall system

• Ensure that staff are supervised and instructed in food hygiene matters

Israel -Return (recall) “Egg salad” of the Adamowitz company -Listeria monocytogenes

GovIL

The Ashkelon Health Bureau's Listeria bacterium is found in the" Egg Salad "product of the Adamowitz company in a 450 gram package and in a 2 kg package. Production date 5.07.2022 Expiration date" for use until 5.08.2022 " 12.8.2022 "SKU 7290018946763 SKU 7290018946

Netherlands – Jay & Joy Joséphine alternative to Brie – Listeria monocytogenes

NVWA

Safety warning Jay & Joy Joséphine alternative to brie

Udea and Jay & Joy warn of Jay & Joy Joséphine alternative to brie. The product may contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Do not eat this product.

See Udea’s website

Which product is it?

  • Joséphine alternative to brie
  • Brand: Jay & Joy
  • Order number Udea: 33782
  • Barcode: 3760253220118
  • Expiration date: 07-08-2022

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

USA – 16 of 17 Big Olaf Ice Cream Flavours and 10 of 100 Equipment Samples Positive for Listeria

Food Poison Journal

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS):

“The results from product sampling taken from the Big Olaf production facility last week by FDACS found that 16 of the 17 flavors tested were positive for Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono). This includes Blueberry Cheesecake, Butter Pecan, Cherry Cordial, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Coconut, Coconut Almond Joy, Cookie Dough, Cookies & Cream, Kahlua Krunch, Mint Chip, Pistachio, Plantation Praline, Superman, Vanilla, and White Chocolate Raspberry. With these results, FDACS is currently issuing formal stop sales on the 16 products where L. mono was found, which were previously part of a voluntary recall. Our department continues to work closely with our state and federal partners on this investigation and enforcement of the stop sale.”

Luxembourg – TRS BRAND HOT MADRAS CURRY POWDER -Salmonella

SAP

Last name Hot Madras Curry Powder
Mark TRS
Unity 100g
bar code 5017689002602
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 06/30/2023
Batch 20215183885

Danger: 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 in Luxembourg by: Dafa Supermarket Luxembourg

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

Quebec – Notice not to consume Alasko brand frozen whole raspberries (IQF) sold by Marché Senneterre inc. – Norovirus

Quebec

Frozen raspberries (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Marché Senneterre inc., located at 760, 10 e  Avenue, in Senneterre , advises the population of do not consume the product listed in the table below, as this food may have been contaminated with norovirus.

This warning stems from a Canadian Food Inspection Agency food recall involving Alasko brand frozen whole (IQF) raspberries originating from China and distributed to several establishments across Canada . The recalled batch* is:

Lot No. SY21278 PO
: 116381-01
BB/MA: 2023-OC-04

* The information on the batch concerned is only found on the transport boxes.

Product name

Format

Affected lot

“FROZEN WHOLE RASPBERRIES”

1kg

Units sold until June 13, 2022 

The product was offered frozen in a clear plastic bag. Its label includes, in addition to its name, the mention “Prepared for New Alasko LP”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

Even if the product does not show signs of tampering or a suspicious smell, it could be contaminated with norovirus and cause illness if consumed. Generally, the possible symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Muscle pain, fatigue, fever, chills and headache may also occur. People exposed to norovirus usually show these symptoms within 24 to 48 hours of eating contaminated food. Cases of illness have been reported to MAPAQ and could be associated with the consumption of this food.

India – Over 200 Students Fall Sick at IIIT Basar Due to Food Poisoning

Sakshi Post

More than 200 students from IIIT Basar have fallen ill due to alleged food poisoning  on Friday. The students fell ill after consuming fried rice served to them at their mess. The college authorities immediately rushed the students to a nearby hospital where they are undergoing treatment. According to the sources, some students at the institute started vomiting soon after lunch on Friday. It has been suspected that contaminated fried rice may have caused the illness on the campus. As per the latest reports, the condition of five students is said to be critical.

On coming to know of the incident, the Education Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy has instructed IIIT- Basar Director to extend best treatment to the students. An inquriy will be conducted into the incident and stringent action will be taken against the responsible, she said.

Italy – SALAME PIC NIC – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : FUMAGALLI INDUSTRIA ALIMENTARI SpA

Name : SALAME PIC NIC

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 15 July 2022

Documentation

Documentation

Australia – Harris Smokehouse Smoked Fish – Listeria monocytogenes

FSANZ

Harris Smokehouse is conducting a recall of:
Hot Smoked Barramundi 150g Use by 28/7/2022 through to 4/8/2022
Hot Smoked Trout Blackening Spice 150g Use by 1/8/2022 through to 4/8/2022
Everyday Smashed Smoked Salmon 150g Use by 20/7/2022 through to 28/7/2022
Premium Smoked Salmon 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg. Use by 18/7/2022 through to 8/8/2022​
Smoked Salmon Trimmings 250g Use by 25/7/2022 through to 29/7/2022
The products have been available for sale at independent food retailers including IGAs in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, NT, SA and WA.

Date markings

Use by as listed above

Problem

The recall is due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food safety hazard

Listeria monocytogenes may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

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

For further information please contact:

Harris Smokehouse

08 8388 7000​

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France – Potato gnocchi 1kg METRO CHEF – Bacillus cereus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name METRO CHEF
  • Model names or references Potato gnocchi 1kg METRO CHEF
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3439496603001 1442 Use-by date 07/23/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/06/2022 to 12/07/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors SUBWAY

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presumed presence of Bacillus cereus above the alert threshold
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Bacillus cereus