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Canada – Certain Abbott brand powdered infant formula products recalled due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella

Posted on June 20, 2022 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product
Certain powdered infant formula products
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
Food – Microbial Contamination – Other
What to do

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

Affected products

Issue

Shoppers Drug Mart is recalling certain Abbott brand powdered infant formula products from the marketplace due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella contamination. The products were previously recalled on February 17, 2022 and some units were sold via on-line in error.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
  • Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment
  • Do not consume the recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Although Cronobacter sakazakii is not commonly linked to human illness, in rare cases it can cause serious or fatal infections. Cronobacter sakazakii can cause rare bloodstream and central nervous system infections and has been associated with severe intestinal infection (necrotizing enterocolitis) and blood poisoning (sepsis), especially in newborns.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

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Research – Decontamination of Pathogenic and Spoilage Bacteria on Pork and Chicken Meat by Liquid Plasma Immersion

Posted on June 19, 2022 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

In this research, we aimed to reduce the bacterial loads of Salmonella Enteritidis, Salmonella Typhimurium, Escherichia coli, Campylobacter jejuni, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in pork and chicken meat with skin by applying cold plasma in a liquid state or liquid plasma. The results showed reductions in S. Enteritidis, S. Typhimurium, E. coli, and C. jejuni on the surface of pork and chicken meat after 15 min of liquid plasma treatment on days 0, 3, 7, and 10. However, the efficacy of the reduction in S. aureus was lower after day 3 of the experiment. Moreover, P. aeruginosa could not be inactivated under the same experimental conditions. The microbial decontamination with liquid plasma did not significantly reduce the microbial load, except for C. jejuni, compared with water immersion. When compared with a control group, the pH value and water activity of pork and chicken samples treated with liquid plasma were significantly different (p ≤ 0.05), with a downward trend that was similar to those of the control and water groups. Moreover, the redness (a*) and yellowness (b*) values (CIELAB) of the meat decreased. Although the liquid plasma group resulted in an increase in the lightness (L*) values of the pork samples, these values did not significantly change in the chicken samples. This study demonstrated the efficacy of liquid plasma at reducing S. Enteritidis, S. Typhimurium, E. coli, C. jejuni, and S. aureus on the surface of pork and chicken meat during three days of storage at 4–6 °C with minimal undesirable meat characteristics. View Full-Text

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Research – PDIA, an Iminosugar Compound with a Wide Biofilm Inhibitory Spectrum Covering Both Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Human Bacterial Pathogens

Posted on June 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Many difficult-to-treat human infections related to catheters and other indwelling devices are caused by bacteria residing in biofilms. One of the key properties of microorganisms residing in a biofilm is decreased susceptibility towards antimicrobial agents. Therefore, many different approaches have been researched to destroy or inhibit biofilm production by bacteria. Different iminosugars (IS) were reported to inhibit biofilm formation in S. mutans, S. aureus, and P. aeruginosa. The aim of this study was to look for a spectrum of the activity in one of these IS. The iminosugar PDIA beta-1-C-propyl-1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-L-arabinitol was tested in vitro at the same concentration against 30 different strains of the most important Gram-negative and Gram-positive human pathogens looking for their biofilm production and viability at different time intervals. It appeared that PDIA inhibited biofilm production of Enterobacter spp., P. aeruginosa, Enterococcus spp. and S. aureus in 8 h, and Klebsiella spp., Acinetobacter spp. and S.epidermidis in 24 h. PDIA caused no growth inhibition of the tested bacteria at a concentration of 0.9 mM. Our results indicate a broad-spectrum biofilm inhibitory activity of PDIA. which may be the basis for future application studies that will help in control of the associated device and biofilm-related infections caused by a wide spectrum of the causative agents. View Full-Text

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Austria – NATUR aktiv/BIO natura vegan medallions 320 g, variety tofu medallions with spinach – Bacillus cereus

Posted on June 17, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AGES

AGES informs about a recall of the company HOFER KG. On June 17th, 2022, the company recalled the product NATUR aktiv/BIO natura vegan medallions 320 g, tofu medallions with spinach:
© HOFER KG
recall reason
Bacillus cereus
Marketed by
HOFER KG
Manufacturer
Biolab Srl
Expiry Date
04/15/2023
Batch number
Best before date/batch 01/14/2023/L.21170, 01/18/2023/L.21166 and 04/15/2023/L.21079

HOFER and its supplier Biolab Srl call the article “NATUR aktiv or BIO natura vegan medallions, variety tofu medallions with spinach” (320 g) with best before date/batch 01/14/2023/L.21170, 01/18/2023/L.21166 and 04/15. 2023/L.21079 back.

The article “NATUR aktiv or BIO natura vegan medallions, variety tofu medallions with spinach” (320 g) from Biolab Srl, with best before date/batch 01/14/2023/L.21170, 01/18/2023/L.21166 and 04/15/2023/L .21079 is being recalled by the supplier Biolab Srl and HOFER KG for reasons of precautionary consumer protection.

As the company reports, Bacillus cereus was detected in a sample of the article mentioned. The product must not be consumed. Bacillus cereus can cause gastrointestinal diseases and flu-like symptoms. Serious illnesses can occur as a result of consumption, especially in pregnant women, small children and people with a weakened immune system.

The article “NATUR aktiv or BIO natura vegan medallions, variety tofu medallions with spinach” (320 g) was available in HOFER branches in Vienna and in Lower Austria, Upper Austria and parts of Burgenland and Salzburg. The sale of the product was stopped immediately.

The product can be returned in all HOFER branches. Of course, customers will also be reimbursed the purchase price without proof of purchase. This warning does not imply that the hazard was caused by the producer, manufacturer or distributor.

If you have any questions, the HOFER customer service center can be reached by telephone on (+43) 5 70 30 355 00 (Mon-Fri 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sat 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).

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Bacillus cereus

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Belgium – “PELMENI SIBIRJAKI” frozen pork/beef gyozas -Salmonella

Posted on June 17, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of Mix Shop Express
Product: Ostertag Teigfabrik brand “PELMENI SIBIRJAKI” frozen pork/beef gyozas.
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

In agreement with the FASFC, MIX SHOP EXPRESS is withdrawing frozen pork/beef gyozas “PELMENI SIBIRJAKI” from the Ostertag Teigfabrik brand from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

MIX SHOP EXPRESS asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased.


Product description Product

name: Pelmeni Sibirjaki (frozen pork/beef gyozas)
Brand: Ostertag Teigfabrik
Batch number: 046TKS012
Sale period: from 10/02/2022 to present
Type of packaging: plastic bag
Weight : 1kg

The product was distributed by:
MIX SHOP EXPRESS Abdijstraat 191 2020 Antwerpen

For further information , contact:
Mrs IKRIANNIKOVA ELENA
Mr SALOV ANDREI
Tel: +32 3 248 16 83
GSM: +32 486 299 077
e-mail: info@msexpress. be

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France – Chicken fries – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 17, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Gallic
  • Model names or references200G case
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3266980805111 133 Use-by date 08/06/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/14/2022 to 06/08/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 72.264.002 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Leclerc, System U, Carrefour, Auchan, Casino, Franprix, Intermarché, Cora
  • List of points of saleList_of_sales_points.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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Belgium – Cordon Bleu with peas and carrots – Salmonella

Posted on June 17, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of Natuurvlees Dobbelaere
Products: Cordon Bleu & Dish of the day “Cordon Bleu with peas and carrots” from the Dobio brand.
Problem: Possible presence of Salmonella.

In agreement with the FASFC, Natuurvlees Dobbelaere is withdrawing the “Cordon Bleu” products (lot 2223760006) and the dish of the day “Cordon Bleu with peas and carrots” (lot 2224100020) from the Dobi o brand from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Natuurvlees Dobbelaere asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased.

Description of products
– Product names: Cordon Bleu + Dish of the day cordon bleu with peas and carrots
– Brand: Dobio
– Batches and expiry dates (DLC):
         o Cordon Bleu: 2223700006 and DLC 20/06/2022
         o Dish of the day cordon bleu: 2224100020 and DLC 06/24/2022
– Sales period: from 06/13/2022 to 06/24/2022
– Type of packaging: transparent plastic jar
– Weight:
         o Cordon Bleu: 0.4 kg
         o Dish of the day cordon bleu: 0.6 kg

The products were sold via:
– Supermarkt Herne – Lindestraat 53 1540 Herne
– Supermarkt Moerkerke – Vissersstraat 82, 8340 Damme
– Roma Naaz – Grotesteenweg 662, 2600 Berchem
– De kruideniershoek – Grote steenweg 60, 3350 Linter

For further information , contact:
Mr. Koen Gevaert or Mrs. Alexandra Ackaert – kwaliteit@natuurvleesdobbelaere.beor 050 500 542.

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Italy – BIO TOFU MEDALLIONS MIT SPINAT – Bacillus cereus and Toxins

Posted on June 17, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : NATUR AKTIVE – BIOLAB SRL GORIZIA

Name : BIO TOFU MEDALLIONS MIT SPINAT

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 17 June 2022

Documentation

Documentation

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France – Calf’s heads – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 17, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Rolled calf’s heads
  • Model names or references Veal’s heads rolled into individual slices vacuum-packed
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Date
    2420450015153 JHGI DG Use-by date 08/06/2022
  • Packaging Vacuum packed per individual pocket from 180 to 200 grams
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/18/2022 to 05/31/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: CORREZE (19), HAUTE-VIENNE (87)
  • Distributors– Gamm Vert OBJAT store; Gamm Vert Malemort store; Fresh store from here Limoges; Restaurant Le Cantou

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of listeria on the mentioned batch
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (agent responsible for listeriosis)

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France- Strawberry finger tartlet / Raspberry finger tartlet Pains & Délices – Salmonella

Posted on June 17, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name unbranded
  • Model names or references The supplier HAFNER is recalling tart shells following the detection of the presence of salmonella. These tart shells are used to prepare our tartlets sold at Pains & Délices.
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot
    0209067000000 All lots
    0209068000000 All lots
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/14/2022 to 06/08/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Rouen and the metropolis
  • Distributors CITADIS

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of salmonella in Hafner tart shells
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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