Category Archives: Food Pathogen

Italy -Clam or Lupine- E.coli

Salute

Brand : Finittica srlu

Name : Clam or lupine

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 24 September 2021

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France – Old fashioned black pudding with onions – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Prestige of Sarthe
  • Names of models or references Old fashioned black pudding with onions
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3700155201631 36250 Use-by date 09/29/2021
  • Products List Consumer_ poster.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging under a vacuum
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/08/2021 to 09/24/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR72.132.002CE
  • Further information Brew of black pudding with onion sold by the section by the cut
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Casino, U system, Leclerc, Carrefour, Wholesalers

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – Lentils and tofu salad Organic 160g Franprix – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Franprix
  • Names of models or references Lentils and tofu salad Organic 160g Franprix
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3263858056118 21253 Use-by date 09/28/2021
  • Packaging Plastic tray and lid
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/10/2021 to 09/23/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Franprix and Franprix distribution networks

Practical information regarding the recall

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

USA – Illinois La Mex and El Sombrero restaurants likely linked to nationwide Salmonella outbreak

Food Poison Journal

As of September 21, 2021 the CDC reported (revised later to 279)  infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg reported from 29 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 3, 2021 to September 13, 2021.

Of note, Illinois has 28 illnesses reported and the following two health departments produced interim reports on seemingly separate Salmonella outbreaks that now are likely linked to the multi-state Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak that appears linked to cilantro consumption.

On September 9th, the Grundy County Health Department identified at least eight Salmonella cases in Grundy County that appear to be linked to the La Mex restaurant located 115 E. Jackson Street in Morris Illinois. Illnesses appeared linked to food consumed at La Mex restaurant between 8/31/2021 and 9/7/2021.

On September 4th,  the McHenry County Department of Health reported a foodborne illness outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness caused by Salmonella.  The illnesses were linked to El Sombrero restaurant at 314 Lincoln Ave, Fox River Grove. Those who ate at the food establishment from August 23 to September 3, regardless of if they develop symptoms or remain well, were asked to assist MCDH in collecting data to conduct a comprehensive investigation of this illness outbreak to eliminate the public health risk.

USA – CDFA ANNOUNCES RECALL OF RAW COW MILK PRODUCED AT VALLEY MILK SIMPLY BOTTLED OF STANISLAUS COUNTY – Campylobacter

CDFA

SACRAMENTO, September 22, 2021 – Raw cow milk produced and packaged by Valley Milk Simply Bottled of Stanislaus County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones.  The quarantine order came following the confirmed detection of the bacteria Campylobacter jejuni in the farm’s packaged raw whole cow milk sampled and tested by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

The raw cow milk is distributed in one-gallon (128 oz) and half-gallon (64 oz) plastic jugs with brown colored bottle caps and labeled as “Valley Milk Simply Bottled Raw Milk” or “DESI MILK Raw Milk”. The recall order applies to products marked on the container with expiration code dates of SEP 26 2021 through OCT 03 2021.

Consumers are strongly urged to dispose of any product remaining in their refrigerators, and retailers are to pull the product immediately from their shelves.  Products from the firm marked with other expiration code dates or with bottle caps of a different color than brown are not subject to the recall order.

CDFA found the campylobacter bacteria in a routine sample collected at the Valley Milk Simply Bottled production and packaging facility.  No illnesses have been reported.

USA – Salmonella Outbreak with Unknown Food Source

CDC

A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this fast-growing outbreak. If you have symptoms of a Salmonella infection, talk to your healthcare provider and report your illness to your health department to help investigators solve this outbreak.

Fast Facts
  • Illnesses: 279  (152 new)
  • Hospitalizations: 26  (8 new)
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 29  (4 new)
  • Recall: No
  • Investigation status: Active

USA – Cilantro May Be the Source in Mystery Multistate Salmonella Outbreak

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Salmonellaa

Cilantro may be the source in the mystery multistate Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak, according to a dendrogram on the National Center for Biotechnology Information site, part of the National Institutes of Health. According to that information, cilantro has tested positive for Salmonella Oranienburg, the bacteria that has caused this outbreak.

Luxembourg – SAINT ALBY BLOCK LIVER PATÉ – Listeria monocytogenes

SAP

RECALL: SAINT ALBY BLOCK LIVER PATÉ

TerBeke – Pluma recalls the following product:

Source: Lidl
name Block liver paté
Mark Saint Alby
Unity 150 g
Bar code 20025465
Use by date (DLC) 08/10/2021
Sale period from 06/09/2021 to 21/09/2021

Danger  : Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache, and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as the immunocompromised and the elderly and young children may experience neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also pay special attention to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms may not appear until after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Lidl

Information source: Lidl recall notification

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

RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Smoked Cheese – Salted Mackerel Fillet – Simeji Mushrooms

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes in smoked cheese from the Czech Republic in Germany and Italy

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes in salted mackerel fillet from Latvia in Lithuania and Estonia

RASFF

Listeria Monocytogenes in Shimeji mushrooms from Belgium in Netherlands, Poland, Spain and UK

RASFF Alerts – E.coli – Clams – Mussels – Bivalve Molluscs

RASFF

Presence of E. coli beyond the legal limits in clams (Ruditapes philippinarum) from Italy in Italy and Germany

RASFF

Too high count of Escherichia coli (490 MPN/100g) in live mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy- Superamento del limite E. Coli in mitili allevati in Spain

RASFF

Presenza di valori elevati di Escherichia coli in Molluschi bivalvi vivi//too high count of-Escherichia coli in Bivalve Molluscs from Spain in Italy