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UK – Almost 200 sick in UK-wide Salmonella outbreak; one-third hospitalised

Posted on August 25, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Nearly 200 people across the United Kingdom are part of a Salmonella outbreak linked to pork scratching products.

There have been 179 reported cases of Salmonella Infantis since September 2020, according to the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland.

Public Health England said 56 percent of cases are male, and ages range from 0 to 91 years old with a median of 53. Almost two thirds of those sick have been reported since June 2021.

No deaths are linked to the outbreak but a third of the confirmed cases who completed case interviews have been hospitalized with Salmonella infections.

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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Eat Smart brand Asian Sesame (Sésame asiatique) Chopped Salad Kit recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 25, 2021 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, August 24, 2021 – Curation Foods is recalling Eat Smart brand Asian Sesame (Sésame asiatique) Chopped Salad Kit from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Eat Smart Asian Sesame (Sésame asiatique) Chopped Salad Kit 340 g 7 09351 30169 8 AUG 24 2021
2021 AU 24
2 0 A 221

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 product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Product photos

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  • Eat Smart - Asian Sesame Chopped Salad Kit - 340 grams - front
  • Eat Smart - Asian Sesame Chopped Salad Kit - 340 grams - lot code

Public enquiries and media

Company information
Curation Foods: 1-800-626-2746, 8am-5pm ET
Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Coriander – Bruschetta Topping – Tomato Flakes – Chicken Meat- Veal Trimming – Black Pepper – Cooked Clams

Posted on August 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Salmonella enteritidis in poultry meat from Poland in Croatia and Italy

RASFF

Salmonella in Chicken Wings from Poland in Sweden, Belgium and Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella in coriander ground from India in Germany and the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella in Bruschetta topping zonder suiker from Belgium in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in minced chicken breast from Poland in Lithuania

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in tomato flakes from China, processed in Germany in Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Spain, UK, USA

RASFF

S. TYPHIMURIUM IN CHICKEN MEAT from France in Luxembourg and Belgium

RASFF

Salmonella in veal trimmings from Netherlands in Sweden

RASFF

Salmonella in Brazilian black pepper in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella spp in shelled cooked frozen clams from Vietnam in France, Denmark, Austria, Italy, Romania and San Merino

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Reblochon Cheese- Veal Meat – Lamb Loins

Posted on August 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Escherichia coli shiga toxin-producing in Reblochon cheese from France in Austria and Germany

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E.coli STEC (Stx+) in veal meat from Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain.

RASFF

Escherichia coli (STEC) in frozen lamb loins from New Zealand in Italy

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RASFF Alert – Bacillus cereus – Ground Ginger

Posted on August 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Presumptive Bacillus cereus in ground ginger from Niger in France

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Smoked Salmon – RTE Roast Beef – Bacon Pizza Topping and Cooked Sliced Ham

Posted on August 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Smoked salmon – Listeria monocytogenes from Lithuania in France and Belgium

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Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat smoked roast beef from Poland in Germany

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Listeria monocytogenes in bacon pizza topping and cooked sliced ham from Ireland in Northern Ireland

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France – Rabbit terrine with hazelnuts and thyme

Posted on August 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Cured meats from Haute Ardèche
  • Names of models or references trays of 2 slices
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3330180039536 T21221 Use-by date 09/08/2021
  • Products Listrabbit_product_list_T21221.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging tray of 2 slices
  • Start date / End of marketing From 08/10/2021 to 08/16/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark07 204 003 EC
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Distributors CREMLOG TEYSSIER ITM COUPE LAMASTRE INTERMARCHE CHADRAC REGAL FERMIER
  • List of points of salesales_points_liste.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – Frozen raw shelled shell meat – Norovirus

Posted on August 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Others
  • Product brand name Five Degrees West
  • Names of models or references Frozen shelled raw shell meat in a 500 gr vacuum bag or in a 150 gr vacuum tray
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3000014760201 200312F – 150 gr vacuum tray Date of minimum durability 03/15/2022
    200312F – Vacuum bag of 500 gr Date of minimum durability 03/15/2022
  • Products List List_products_concerned.pdf Enclosed
  • Packaging150 gr black “skin” vacuum container 500 gr transparent vacuum bag
  • Start date / End of marketing From 03/18/2020 to 08/02/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the freezer
  • Health mark FR 56.121.005 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors La vie en rouge – 61400 MORTAGNE AU PERCHE Comptoirs Océaniques – 94320 THIAIS Sur le pont – 29930 PONT AVEN Ecomiam – 29337 QUIMPER CEDEX Classic Fine Foods Hong – Kwai Chung – HONG KONG Selecta-45030-ROVIGO ITAL
  • List of points of saleList_of_sale_v2.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Norovirus
  • Risks incurred by the consumer – Norovirus

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Sweden – Campylobacter (Sweden, August 2021-)

Posted on August 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Folkhalsomyndigheten

2021-08-23

In recent weeks, the number of people who have contracted campylobacter infection has been higher than in previous weeks. The increase has been seen throughout the country and in all age groups. The period has been preceded by an increased proportion of broiler flocks carried on campylobacter (Swedish Veterinary Institute (SVA). Previous studies have shown that cases of disease are often linked to raw chicken meat, which makes it likely that increased prevalence of campylobacter in chicken flocks is the cause. In the next few weeks, the Swedish Public Health Agency will collect samples from the disease cases for analysis and typing as part of the microbiological monitoring program in order to identify the presence of common sources of infection.

Figure. The number of reported cases of campylobacter infection per week during 2021 to week 33 (until 2021-08-23, week 33 is incomplete) and for the years 2018-2020, for cases infected in Sweden and cases with unknown country of infection.

The graph shows the number of reported cases per week in 2021 that are stacked. During weeks 29-33, the number of cases has been higher than before with 150-200 cases, earlier this year the number of cases was below 50 to up to 100 cases a week. The pattern follows previous years, 2018-2020 with more cases during the late summer, these years are shown as lines in the graph.

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Iceland – Suspicion of Salmonella in chicken

Posted on August 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

MAST

Matvælastofnun warns against consuming one batch of chicken marked Ali, Bónus or FK from Matfugl due to suspicion of salmonella. For security reasons, the company has decided to recall the batch and issue a press release.

Matvælastofnun received information about the recall from the company and notified the health inspectorate.

The recall only applies to the following batch:

  • Product name: Ali, Bónus, FK
  • Producer: Matfugl ehf, Völuteigi 2, 270 Mosfellsbær
  • Batch number: 011-21-28-2-28 (whole chicken, breast, puffins, chunks, marinated chicken breast), packing date 16.08.2021 – 19.08.2021
  • Distribution: Bonus stores, ISK stores, Fjarðarkaup, Hagkaup, Kassinn, Extra, Netto online store.

Consumers who have bought chicken with this traceability number are asked to return it to the relevant store or directly to Matfugl in Mosfellsbær.

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