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France – Product recall: 180g brie tip from Moulin du Boulay – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Oulah

Product recall: 180g brie tip from Moulin du Boulay

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 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

▸ Barcode
3228023990215

▸ DLUO
12/25/2020

▸ Lot
305A

▸ Health
stamp FR 88.115.001 C

▸ Consumer service contact
0805 805 950 free service and call Monday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Black Pepper – Poultry Meat – Chicken Fillets and Legs – Live Bouchot Mussels – Turkey Meat – Chicken Skin – Chicken Sleeves – Dumplings with Chicken and Cheese

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European Food Alerts

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Salmonella ser. Michigan (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Rubislaw (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen poultry meat from Poland in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Kiambu (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken fillets and legs from Poland in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in live bouchot mussels (Mytilus edulis) from France in France

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /10g) in frozen chicken sleeves from Poland in France

RASFF

Salmonella (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen dumplings with chicken and cheese from Latvia in Lithuania

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium monophasic (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled turkey meat from France in France

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence) in frozen chicken skins from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert – Vibrio parahaemolyticus – Frozen Raw Shrimps

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RASFFEuropean Food Alerts

Vibrio parahaemolyticus (in 4 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen raw shrimps (Penaeus vannamei) from Vietnam, via the Czech Republic in Slovakia

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RASFF Alerts – Bacillus cereus – Puddings – Cocoa Powder

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

enterotoxin producing Bacillus cereus (up to 7100 CFU/g) in cocoa powder for children from unknown origin, via Germany in Finland

RASFF

Bacillus cereus in different varietes of pudding from Germany in Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Chilled Smoked Salmon – Chilled Sliced Spicy Chorizo – Smoked Chicken Fillets

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European Food Alerts

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Listeria monocytogenes (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled sliced smoked chicken fillets from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes in chilled sliced spicy chorizo from the United Kingdom in the UK

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes (< 10 CFU/g) in chilled smoked salmon from Poland in France

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RASFF Alert – Norovirus – Frozen Forest Fruits

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

norovirus (presence /25g) in frozen forest fruits (blackberries, red currants, blueberries) from Italy in Italy

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RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak suspected Salmonella Dry Sausage

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European Food Alerts

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foodborne outbreak suspected (Salmonella Bovismorbificans) to be caused by dry sausage from France in France

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Germany – Bakery link investigated in hepatitis A outbreak in Germany

Posted on November 18, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

More than 20 people have been infected with hepatitis A in an outbreak in a German municipality.

There have been 23 infections in the community of Dummerstorf in the Rostock district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Three more test results are pending. Officials believe the virus has been spread through food.

Of those affected, 21 live in and around the municipality and two in neighboring districts. Four people have needed hospital treatment. More than 100 potential contacts have been identified and contacted by the health department.

Bakery staff link
Investigations by the health department and food control authorities are concentrated on the employees of a bakery branch in the region that officials did not name but have temporarily closed.

Samples of drinking water have been taken and ruled out as a pathway of infection. Vaccinations are being offered.

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Belgium – 125g Rosette Sandwich from the Leader Price brand – Salmonella

Posted on November 18, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, LEADER PRICE is withdrawing the 125g Sandwich Rosette from sale and is recalling it to consumers because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

LEADER PRICE asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

Product Description

Naam van het product Barcode Stempel Vervaldatum (TGT) Lotnummers
Sandwich Rosette 125g LP 326385949312 FR 01-159-002 CE 11/19/20
11/21/20
11/23/20

11/26/20

12/01/20

 030701

030901

031101

031401

031901

The product was sold through Leader Price stores in Belgium

219 CHAUSSEE DE PHILIPPEVILLE 6010 COUILLET CHARLEROI
1 ANGLE RUE DU SEWAGE / CONCORDE 4100 SERAING
90 BD ERNEST SOLVAY 4040 HERSTAL
70 RUE PHILIPPE MONNOYER 6180 COURCELLES
LAGUESSE STREET 13 4460 GRACE HOLLOGNE
RTE DE CHARLEROI 160 7134 BINCHE
RUE DU MONS 280 7301 HORNU BELGIUM
31 AVENUE DE L’INDUSTRIE 4500 TIHANGE
787 CHAUSSEE DE CHARLEROI 6220 FLOWERS

For any further information , you can contact the consumer service by dialing the telephone number: 0033 800 35 00 00 from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Ireland – Recall of Tesco 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices Due to Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 18, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.90
Product: Tesco 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices; pack size: 80g
Batch Code: Use-by 19th December 2020
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

Tesco Ireland is recalling the above batch of its 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in all Tesco stores.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Tesco Chorizo

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