Category Archives: Food Pathogen

Israel – Smoked chicken shanks – Listeria monocytogenes

Waldman Bich R. Sausage and Meat Products Ltd recalls Smoked chicken shanks (Use by 31/08/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Click to access RCL_25082021.pdf

Czech Republic- Cheese – Salt baskets 5 pcs – Listeria monocytogenes

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Place of inspection:
Good No. 862 ( Good, 73951 Good No. 862 )
Company ID: 27801039
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Salt baskets 5 pcs
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Listeria monocytogenes

The product has been found to have the pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytogenes , which can cause a condition called listeriosis.

Expiration date: 8/5/2021
Packaging: plastic foil, vacuum packed
Quantity of product in package: 5 pcs
Producer: KORA produkt, sro
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sampling: 9. 6. 2021
Reference number: 21-000045-SVS-CZ
The sample was found by official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

Israel – Tasty brand frozen avocado puree product -Listeria monocytogenes

Opal Export Ltd. recalls Tasty brand frozen avocado puree product (1 kg; Lot #14521; Expiration date 25/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Click to access rcl_24082021.pdf

USA – Core Investigation Table Update

FDA

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Two Cyclospora outbreaks in the United States continue to grow, sickening at least 153 people, according to the FDA’s CORE Investigation Outbreak Table. Both investigations are active, but the government has not released any information about the outbreaks, including possible source, patient age range, illness onset dates, or if anyone has been hospitalised.

USA – State orders another recall of raw milk sold from dairy farm west of Modesto -Campylobacter

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The state has ordered a recall of raw goat milk sold from a dairy farm west of Modesto.

Routing sampling found campylobacter jejuni bacteria, but no illnesses have been reported, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced Monday.

The product came from Valley Milk Simply Bottled, a small operation along Maze Boulevard west of Hart Road. The same farm has had two recalls of cow milk because of the same bacteria since 2019, again with no illnesses reported.

Belgium – Chipolata mix – pork (BBQ) – Salmonella

AFSCA

Recall of Van Loon Group
Product: Chipolata mix – pork (BBQ).
Problem: Possible presence of Salmonella.


In agreement with the AFSCA, Van Loon Group is withdrawing the ‘Chipolata mix 360g’ from sale and is recalling it to consumers because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

Lidl Belgium asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. You will be reimbursed even without presentation of the receipt.


Product description

– Product name: Chipolata mix 360g
– Use by date (DLC) (“To be consumed until”): 26/08/2021 until 01/09/2021
– Sale period: from 19 / 08/2021 to 08/24/2021
– Type of packaging: plastic
dish – Weight: 360g

The product has been distributed by Lidl Belgium

For any further information, contact Lidl customer service ( 0800/73520 (free))

USA – Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Italian-Style Meats

CDC

CDC and partners are investigating two Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats. People in both outbreaks report eating salami, prosciutto, and other meats that can be found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments before getting sick. Investigators are working to identify specific contaminated products and determine if the two outbreaks are linked to the same food source.

Fast Facts
  • Illnesses: 36
  • Hospitalizations: 12
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 17
  • Recall: No
  • Investigation status: Active

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are collecting different types of data to investigate two multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections—one involving Salmonella Typhimurium infections and one with Salmonella Infantis infections.

Epidemiologic data show that the likely sources of both outbreaks are Italian-style meats. Investigators are working to determine specific brands and products that are causing illnesses and whether the outbreaks are linked to the same Italian-style meat brands and products.

Epidemiologic Data

As of August 24, 2021, a total of 36 people infected with either Salmonella outbreak strain have been reported. This includes 23 people who are part of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak and 13 people who are part of the Salmonella Infantis outbreak.

The true number of sick people in the outbreaks is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreaks may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.

USA – Keta Salmon Lox Is Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Keta Salmon Lox Is Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination

The Keta Salmon Lox is packaged in 4 ounce plastic packages on a coated board. It is labeled as Wild Keta Lox, Loki Fish Co, Seattle, WA. There are no best by dates on the package. The UPC number that is printed on the label is 92103 00111. There is zero tolerance for Listeria monocytogenes contamination in ready to eat foods.

The lox was distributed through Cherry Sprout Produce in Portland, Oregon and Central Co-op and Pacific Coast Harvest in Seattle, Washington. It was also sold at the University District and West Seattle Farmers Markets in Washington.

FDA inspectors noted the possibility of contamination during an inspection at the company’s co-packer Felix Custom Smoking of Monroe, Washington in July 2021. Loki submitted samples of the Keta Lox to Micro-Chem Laboratories for testing. Loki has stopped production, sales, and distribution of keta lox immediately and will continue an investigation into what caused this contamination.

If you purchased this product, do not eat it. You can throw it away in a sealed package in a secure trash can, or you can take it back to the place of purchase for a full refund.

New Zealand – Mr Porky brand Original Scratchings and Crispy Strips – Salmonella Update

MPI

Updated on 25 August 2021: This recall has been updated to include additional stores who sell the affected Mr Porky brand products.

Five Eight Distribution Ltd is recalling specific batches of Mr Porky brand Original Scratchings and Crispy Strips due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product identification

Product type

Flavoured snacks

Name of product (size)

Mr Porky brand Crispy Strips (35g)

Mr Porky brand Original Scratchings (40g)

Mr Porky brand Original Scratchings (65g)

Date marking

All best before dates up to and including 19 FEB 22.

Package size and description

The products are sold in 35g, 40g, and 65g in plastic packaging of various colours.  

Distribution

The products are imported from the United Kingdom.

Mr Porky brand products are sold in Countdown, Four Square, Pak’n Save and New World stores and independent retailers listed below throughout New Zealand. The products are also sold at selected SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.

France- Product recall: Organic young shoots 100g of MONOPRIX BIO brand -Salmonella

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

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.

Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
Organic young shoots 100g MONOPRIX


▸ Affected products

GTIN Lot Dated
3350030221676 07B5321 Use-by date 08/22/202

▸ Packaging
Transparent bag


▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 08/14/2021 to 08/22/2021


▸ Health mark
…


▸ Geographical area of ​​sales throughout
France


▸
MONOPRIX distributors


▸ Consumer service contact
0800084000


▸
MONOPRIX source