Category Archives: Food Pathogen

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A -Nutmeg

RASFF

Ochratoxin-A in nutmeg from Indonesia in the Netherlands

France – Product recall: The good PARIS Cooked Ham 6 slices of the HERTA brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Oulah

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who may have this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Model names or references
LE BON PARIS A L’ETOUFFEE 6 slices


▸ Affected products

GTIN Lot Dated
7613035336100 1265084101 Use-by date 09/22/2021

▸
UVC packaging of 255g


▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 08/25/2021 to 08/27/2021


▸ Health mark
FR 62 767 005


▸ Geographical area of ​​sales throughout
France


▸
SYSTEME U, LECLERC, MONOPRIX, METRO, LEADER PRICE, INTERMARCHE, FRANCAP, ATAC, SCHIEVER, CARREFOUR, CASINO, FRANPRIX distributors


▸ Consumer service contact
0809400417


▸ Source
HERTA ST POL HERTA SIEGE ESTABLISHMENT COMMITTEE

France – STEAK HACHE ON DEMAND – Salmonella

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name SVA
  • Names of models or references CHOPPED STEAK
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    00001141 0119186039724 Recommended consumption date 07/09/2021
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/09/2021 to 07/09/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Departments: ARDENNES (08)
  • Distributors INTERMARKET

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall NON-COMPLIANT ANALYSIS
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

Research – Epidemiological investigations identified an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serotype O26:H11 associated with pre-packed sandwiches

Cambridge Org

In October 2019, public health surveillance systems in Scotland identified an increase in the number of reported infections of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O26:H11 involving bloody diarrhoea. Ultimately, across the United Kingdom (UK) 32 cases of STEC O26:H11 stx1a were identified, with the median age of 27 years and 64% were male; six cases were hospitalised. Among food exposures there was an association with consuming pre-packed sandwiches purchased at outlets belonging to a national food chain franchise (food outlet A) [odds ratio (OR) = 183.89, P < 0.001]. The common ingredient identified as a component of the majority of the sandwiches sold at food outlet A was a mixed salad of Apollo and Iceberg lettuce and spinach leaves. Microbiological testing of food and environmental samples were negative for STEC O26:H11, although STEC O36:H19 was isolated from a mixed salad sample taken from premises owned by food outlet A. Contamination of fresh produce is often due to a transient event and detection of the aetiological agent in food that has a short-shelf life is challenging. Robust, statistically significant epidemiological analysis should be sufficient evidence to direct timely and targeted on-farm investigations. A shift in focus from testing the microbiological quality of the produce to investigating the processes and practices through the supply chain and sampling the farm environment is recommended.

USA – Jackson County Public Health Investigating Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) cases

Jackson County

Jackson County Public Health is investigating an unusually high number of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) cases. Since August 8, 2021, 16 cases have been reported to Jackson County, and 12 (75%) of these cases have been hospitalized. Age range for cases is from 11 months to 65 years of age, with the median age being 23.5. Majority of the cases are in the teens and twenties. Of the total cases 62.5% are males.

Jackson County Public Health is working with the Oregon Health Authority on this outbreak investigation.  “Right now, we do not have a definitive hypothesis on what the source of infection may be. The genome sequencing, performed at the state public health lab, has not matched any other cases in the state or nationally,” states Dr. Jim Shames, Health Officer for Jackson County Public Health. “Therefore, we continue to do in-depth interviews with those that have tested positive to help us identify a possible source of exposure.”

Jackson County Public Health is asking medical providers to be aware of the increases in STEC cases in Jackson County and collect and test stool specimens on patients suspected to have bacterial gastroenteritis. Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli (including 0157, HUS, and other serogroups) are reportable infections to local and state public health.

France – BURRATA DI BUFFALA 125G MONOPRIX GOURMET- E.coli

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name MONOPRIX GOURMET
  • Names of models or references BURRATA DI BUFFALA 125G MONOPRIX GOURMET
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3350033437272 LF1229A Use-by date 05/09/2021
  • Start date / End of marketing From 08/20/2021 to 08/30/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark IT L8M64 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors MONOPRIX

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of E.Coli beta-glucoronidase positive (680 00 UFC / g)
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Escherichia coli

France – Reblochon with raw milk 1/2 Monoprix – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Monoprix
  • Names of models or references Monoprix raw milk reblochon
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    02000080 All lots Use-by date between 08/07/2021 and 09/01/2021
  • Packaging Sub film
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/10/2021 to 08/09/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 84.007.011 CE
  • Further information Please note, the bar code of the product starts with 0200008, and the sequence of figures is variable: the “0” can be replaced by another sequence of figures (the price depends on the weight).
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Monoprix

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recalllikely to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumerListeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – LOCAL SALAD – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name WITHOUT BRAND
  • Names of models or references LOCAL SALAD
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3266110601477 132048 Use-by date 09/02/2021
  • Packaging SOLD IN BULK RAYON CHARCUTERIE COUPE
  • Start date / End of marketing From 08/24/2021 to 08/28/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors LECLERC CHAMBRY

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – Cervelas – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Ecoprix
  • Names of models or references400g format.
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3258565461270 43131 Use-by date 09/18/2021
  • Packaging Vacuum packed 400g
  • Start date / End of marketing From 08/05/2021 to 09/18/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR44.180.004CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Francap and affiliates

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Detection of listeria monocytogenes on the product to be consumed as it is
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis

France – Halal frozen boneless skinless chicken thighs vacuum packed 2KG – Salmonella

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Unbranded _ vacuum packed _ 2kg
  • Names of models or references2kg
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    5907701002225 114/1/212/21 Date of minimum durability 10/24/2022
  • Packaging Vacuum _ 2kg
  • Start date / End of marketing From 06/21/2021 to 08/27/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the freezer
  • Health markPL14023901WE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Tang Brothers

Practical information regarding the recall

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