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Australia – Raw Pacific oysters produced in Coffin Bay, SA – Vibrio parahaemolyticus

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FSANZ

​Date published: 19 November 2021

Product information

SA Health has issued an emergency order to recall raw Pacific oysters (Magallana gigas) produced in Coffin Bay, SA, including fresh and frozen products.

The oysters have been available for sale direct from farms, seafood outlets, grocery stores and supermarkets in SA, NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, NT and WA.

Date markings

All production dates from and including 4 September 2021 up to and including 16 November 2021.

Raw Pacific oyster

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Vibrio parahaemolyticus) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with (Vibrio parahaemolyticus) may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Consumers are advised not to eat raw Pacific oysters ​from Coffin Bay, including fresh and frozen products. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers should dispose of the oysters or return the oysters to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

SA Health
(08) 8226 7100
healthfood@sa.gov.au
 The FSANZ webpage for the incident associated with this recall can be viewed​ ​here.
​​Related links:

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France – Black pudding -Listeria monocytogenes

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Others
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Names of models or references Black pudding at the traditional charcuterie stand cut
  • Product identification
    GTIN
    0203684000000
  • Packaging Sold and packaged at the customer’s request in assisted sale of cold cuts.
  • Start date / End of marketing From 06/11/2021 to 13/11/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area E.Leclerc de Trélissac
  • Distributors Leclerc Trélissac

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Withdrawal from sale of the following product following the detection of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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Czech Republic – Chilled Chicken Quarters – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Krmelín ( Staroveská 406, 73924 Krmelín )
IN: 73281042
Food group: Meat and meat products / Non-prepacked: meat, minced meat, meat preparations

Chilled chicken quarters
Category: Unsafe food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Salmonella Enterica ser. Enterica

The pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Enterica serum was found in raw meat . Enterica . This bacterium can cause a condition called salmonellosis.

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Usability date: 10.10.2021
Producer: ZPD “MARICA”; General partnership JMEK Wróbel 43-300, Bielsko-Biala, 20 Straconki Street, PL 24034301
Country of origin:  Poland
Date of taking the sample: 10/6/2021
Reference number: 21-000075-SVS-CZ
Sample was detected by official control of State Veterinary Administration.

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Austria – BILLA various burger and pita products from Wojnars – Listeria monocytogenes

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Public product recall: BILLA DIV BURGER AND PITA PRODUCTS from WOJNARS

Wr. Neudorf (OTS) – The manufacturer Wojnars Wiener Leckerbissen GmbH is recalling the following products for reasons of precautionary consumer protection:

Product data: BILLA Southwest Chicken BURGER 175G Best before
date / lot number: Best before 2021/11/2021 , Lot 320

Product data: BILLA Burger Pulled Pork COLE SLAW BURGER 175G Best before
date / Lot number:

Best before 2021/11/2021 , Lot 320 Product data: BILLA Chicken Couscous PITA ROLL 250G Best before
date / Lot number: Best before 2021/11/2021 , Lot 320

In order to exclude a health risk, we advise against consuming this product. The reason for the product recall is the detection of Listeria Monocytogenes.

For safety reasons, the entire inventory of the product, i.e. all best-before dates and batches, has been taken out of sale.

Affected products that have already been purchased can now be returned without a receipt.

The supplier Wojnars Wiener Leckerbissen GmbH regrets the incident and apologizes for the inconvenience.

The warning does not mean that the health risk was caused by the producer, manufacturer, importer or distributor.
Questions & contact:

If you have any questions, please send an email to office @ wojnar.at

Original recall

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Canada – Organic sesame seeds recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Summary

Product
Organic sesame seeds
Issue
Food » Microbial Contamination » Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume the recalled products

dad's organic market - Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds - 300 g
Greenboy Foods - Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds - 3.5 kg
Greenboy Foods - Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds - 300 g
Kelly's - Organic Sesame Seeds White - 227 g

Affected products

Issue

Industry is recalling Organic Sesame Seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled products have been sold in Saskatchewan and Ontario.

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
  • Do not consume the recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

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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Czech Republic – Boneless chicken leg with skin – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Prisovice ( Prisovice cp 157, 46346 Prisovice )
Company ID: 03444333
Food group: Meat and meat products / Unpacked: meat, minced meat, meat preparations

Boneless chicken leg with skin
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Salmonella enterica serum. Infantis

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella enterica serum was detected in raw chicken meat . Infantis . This bacterium can cause a condition called salmonellosis.

Expiration date: 10/24/2021
Producer: Drobiu Leszek and Jerzy Smolarek SJWielichwo – Wies
Distributor: KUBEX Bartlomiej Kubiak Michal Kubiak, Spólka Komandytowa, 58-500 Jelenia Góra
Country of origin:  Poland
Sampling date: 19. 10. 2021
Reference number: 21-000074-SVS-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

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Italy – Tasting box IHerbs 45 filters – Salmonella

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Salute

Brand : ERBA LOGICA

Name : Tasting box Infusions 45 filters

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 19, 2021

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Italy – Herb Infusions – Salmonella

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Salute

Brand : ERBA LOGICA

Denomination : Herbs that Lighten; Bag of 15 filters 18 gr, Jar 40 gr, Jar 20 filters 24 gr

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 19, 2021

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Italy – Herb Infusions – Salmonella

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Salute

Brand : ERBA LOGICA

Name : Tasting jar Infusions 45 filters

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 19, 2021

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USA – Starbucks Hepatitis A

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

The Camden County Health Department has been notified by a health care provider that a food handler employed at a Starbucks at 1490 Blackwood Clementon Road in Gloucester Township tested positive for hepatitis A and worked through the infectious period.

On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Department of Health was notified that a patient tested positive for hepatitis A and an investigation was instantly commissioned. Members of the Food Surveillance Unit visited the store on Wednesday and conducted an inspection, which showed no evidence of food safety violations. Based on the ongoing investigation the store was closed for operation and was not reopened until all the employees were vaccinated.

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