Category Archives: Food Pathogen

RASFF Alert – E.coli – Live Mussels

Posted on July 2, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Too high count of Escherichia coli in live mussels (Mytilus edulis) from the Netherlands in France

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RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Chicken Curry Salad – Pasta Salad with Tuna

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Listeria monocytogenes in chicken curry salad from Belgium in the Netherlands

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Listeria in pasta salad with tuna from Belgium in the Netherlands

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UK – Helen Browning’s recalls Helen Browning’s Organic Corned Beef due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

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FSA

Helen Browning’s is recalling Helen Browning’s Organic Corned Beef because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.

Product details

Helen Browning’s Organic Corned Beef
Pack size 150g
Use by 08 July 2021 and 18 July 2021

Risk statement

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

Helen Browning’s is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Customer notice: Helen Browning’s recalls Helen Browning’s Organic Corned Beef(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

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Czech Republic- Beef tartare – E.coli EPEC

Posted on July 1, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Velka Bystrice ( CSA 987, 783 53 Velka Bystrice )
Company ID: 64945880
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Escherichia coli enteropathogenic (EPEC)

Escherichia coli enteropathogenic, which causes diarrhea and vomiting , has been detected in the product  .

Lots: DP 10.05.2021
Expiration date: 10.05.2021
Packaging: food packaging
Quantity of product in package: 250 g
Producer: Uzeniny Příbram, as Antala Staška 1670/80, Prague 4, Czech Republic
Date of sampling: 4. 5. 2021
Reference number: 21-000165-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Austria – Poké Bowl salmon – Listeria monocytogenes

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AGES

The AGES informs about a public notice from the company EatHappy ToGo Austria GmbH. On June 30th, 2021, the company issued information about the product Poké Bowl salmon:

Food recall

Poké Bowl salmon
Recall reason Listeria
Manufacturer EatHappy ToGo Austria GmbH
Expiry Date June 23, 2021

Public notice “Poké Bowl Salmon”

“Poké Bowl Salmon” with the production date: 20.06.2021 Consumption date: 23.06.2021 is not suitable for consumption due to contamination with Listeria.

In the product “Poké Bowl Salmon” from the manufacturer “EatHappy ToGo Österreich GmbH”, “Listeria monocytogenes” was found in an analysis. The product “Poké Bowl Salmon” with the production date: 20.06.2021 and the use-by date: 23.06.2021 is affected. This product was not suitable for consumption and is no longer available on the shelves.

“EatHappy ToGo Österreich GmbH” fulfills its personal responsibility in accordance with the food law provisions and informs customers as a precautionary measure.

Inquiries & contact: EatHappy ToGo Österreich GmbH
Telephone: +43 1 226 00 55
E-Mail: info @ eathappy.at

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Czech Republic- Chicken china spicy – Salmonella

Posted on June 30, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Breznice ( Hlubynska 502, 26272 Breznice )
Company ID: 07387156
Food group: Meat and meat products / Meat semi-finished products

Chicken china spicy
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Salmonella enterica serum. Newport

The pathogenic bacterium Salmonella enterica serum was detected in the meat preparation . Newport . This bacterium can cause a condition called salmonellosis.

Lots: 5/12/2021
Producer: ZEMAN meat – sausages, Hlubyňská 502, Březnice
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sampling: 13. 5. 2021
Reference number: 21-000028-SVS-CZ
The sample was found by official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

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Czech Republic – Jarošov beer cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Place of inspection:
Jarosov nad Nezarkou ( Jarosov nad Nezarkou No. 97, 37841 Jarosov nad Nezarkou )
Company ID: 26069571
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Jarošov beer cheese
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Listeria monocytogenes

The pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the product . This bacterium can cause a condition called listeriosis.

Expiration date: 5/20/2021
Packaging: AL foil
Quantity of product in package: 850 g
Producer: Sýrárna Bratří Brunnerů sro, Jarošov nad Nežárkou 378 41
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sampling: 20. 4. 2021
Reference number: 21-000024-SVS-EN
The sample was found by official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

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Czech Republic – Frozen meat semi-finished Hänchen Drehspies (chicken skewer) – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Blatna ( K Jatkam 1504, 38801 Blatna )
Company ID: 03216489
Food group: Meat and meat products / Meat semi-finished products

Frozen meat semi-finished Hänchen Drehspies (chicken skewer)
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Salmonella enterica serum. Enteritidis, Salmonella enterica serum. Infantis

Pathogenic bacteria Salmonella enterica sera were detected in the frozen semi-finished product . Enteritidis, Salmonella enterica serum. Infantis. These bacteria can cause a condition called salmonellosis.

Date of minimum durability: 11/13/2021
Packaging: Plastic foil
Producer: Express Dönner und Fleis sro, K jatkám 1504, Blatná 388 01
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sampling: 19. 5. 2021
Reference number: 21-000025-SVS-CZ
The sample was found by official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

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Czech Republic- Jitrnice – Listeria monocytogenes

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Place of inspection:
Velké Hamry ( Velké Hamry No. 246, 46845 Velké Hamry )
Company ID: 28737458
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Listeria monocytogenes

The pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytogene s has been detected in the product . This bacterium can cause a disease called listeriosis.

Expiration date: 5/20/2021
Producer: Jaroslav Tomáš – řeznictví a uzenářství sro
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sampling: 27. 4. 2021
Reference number: 21-000027-SVS-CZ
The sample was found by official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

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USA – Merkley and Sons Packing Co. recalls ground beef over E. coli test

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Merkley & Sons Packing Co. of Jasper, is voluntarily recalling certain ground beef products because of possible E. coli contamination.

The company says the recall involves 1-pound and 5-pound packages of “Ground Beef, 80% Lean,” and is out of an abundance of caution after product tracing.

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