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France – Product recall: KERMENE brand superior cooked ham with rind – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on May 24, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Product recall: KERMENE brand superior cooked ham with rind

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of 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
Superior cooked ham with rind

▸ Lot
114008387

▸ DLC – DDM
07/07/2021

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 04/15/2021 to 04/22/2021

▸ Health mark
FR 22046001CE

▸
LECLERC distributors

▸ Consumer service contact
0247233580

▸ Source
LA MONTGOLFIERE SAS LAMONTGOLFIERE – E.LECLERC AMBOISE

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France – Product recall: EARL DE VILLIERS brand fresh and matured goat cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on May 24, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
• Pouligny St Pierre
• logs
• farm pavers
• Cinder pyramids

▸ Lot
all lots manufactured from 03/20/2021

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 03/21/2021 to 05/20/2021

▸ Health mark
FR 36 114 001 CE

▸
Carrefour Contact and Express distributors Lerclerc Super U and U express Nice basket Netto GIE Berry Touraine SCPL Rungis Grocery stores, butchers, cheese makers from Indre Proxi Services and Super Vival Maison des fromages Spar

▸ Consumer service contact
0682704495

▸ Source
EARL DE VILLIERS

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USA – The Mustard Seed link in Hepatitis A scare

Posted on May 24, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

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Mayville, NY– People who ate at The Mustard Seed Restaurant (31 E Main Street Fredonia, NY) between April 1 and May 19, 2021 were potentially exposed to hepatitis A. Most people do not get sick when an employee at a restaurant has hepatitis A, but there is still a risk. People who may have been exposed should receive treatment to prevent infection.

“While the risk of hepatitis A infection is low, we must act prudently to prevent the spread of this very contagious disease,” said Christine Schuyler, County Public Health Director. “Anyone who may have eaten at this restaurant during this timeframe should check their immunization status and if not already vaccinated against hepatitis A, come to our free clinic this Saturday or visit their healthcare provider if they are experiencing symptoms.”

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Research – Presence, seasonal distribution and biomolecular characterization of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus in shellfish harvested and marketed in Sardinia (Italy) between 2017 and 2018

Posted on May 23, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Journal of Food Protection

Food Illness

In the present study, we aimed to investigate the presence, seasonal distribution and biomolecular characterization of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus in samples of bivalve molluscs ( Mytilus galloprovincialis, Crassostrea gigas, Ruditapes decussatus, Venus verrucosa and Solen vagina ) and gastropod molluscs (Murex brandaris) harvested and marketed in Sardinia (Italy) between 2017 and 2018. A total of 444 samples were submitted to qualitative determination of Vibrio spp., V. parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus. Identification and virulence profile of the isolated strains were performed by biomolecular methods. The overall prevalence of Vibrio spp. was 7%. The highest prevalence was pointed out in R. decussatus (8.3%). The prevalence of V. parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus were 2.7% and 4.7% respectively. Higher levels of V. parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus prevalence were highlighted in R. decussatus (4.2%) and C. gigas (6.2%) respectively. Potentially pathogenic V. parahaemolyticus strains were a minority ( n. 2 isolates tdh-/trh+ and n. 1 isolate tdh+/trh- ) and were recovered from M. galloprovincialis . None of the isolates was tdh+/ trh+. Pathogenic Vibrios infections are often underestimated and the reports of human infections in Europe are constantly increasing. European data on the true distribution of Vibrionaceae are scarce: the results of the present study highlight the need of constant monitoring plans to update the distribution of potentially pathogenic Vibrios.

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Europe – Salmonella sickens up to 200 across EU and UK

Posted on May 21, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

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More than 200 people in 11 countries could be part of a Salmonella outbreak across Europe. Investigations to find the source of the Salmonella Braenderup infections are ongoing.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) confirmed to Food Safety News that it was supporting countries in their investigations and following the incident closely with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

The hardest hit country is the United Kingdom with 52 confirmed infections while France only has one confirmed patient. Denmark has 27 and Sweden 25 confirmed infections with the Netherlands recording 13 people sick.

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France – Product recall: Unbranded pork and beef stuffing – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on May 21, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Unbranded pork and beef stuffing

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of 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 have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor, 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

▸ Packaging date
05/04/2021

▸ DLC – DDM
05/08/2021

▸ Packaging
Trays filmed with the store label ¨Intermarché 26 270 Loriol-sur-Drôme¨ and expected regulatory notices.

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 04/05/2021 to 08/05/2021

▸
Loriol’s geographical area in Drôme

▸
Intermarché distributors

▸ Consumer service contact
0475 611 320

▸ Source
DENIR INTERMARCHE

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Bahamas – Conch Alert After Cases Of Suspected Poisoning

Posted on May 21, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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FOOD safety officials are cautioning against the consumption of fresh conch after several suspected cases of conch poisoning.

Several reports of conch poisoning made the rounds on social media over the past few days before the Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority issued a statement yesterday.

The authority warned consumers to avoid fresh conch until officials are able to determine the source of the contamination.

Conch poisoning is typically caused by the bacterium, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, with contamination attributed to poor hygienic practices during its handling and preparation.

Health Minister Renward Wells said there had been about 10 reported cases of conch poisoning. He said the ministry was concerned that this has risen in recent days. He was unable yesterday to say where the cases originated.

Meanwhile, Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance President Adrian Laroda said he would not caution against eating conch because it could have implications on the industry. Instead, he urged handlers to wash the mollusk properly during preparation.