Category Archives: Food Pathogen

France – Salade & Compagnie Antibes Recipe SODEBO brand – Salmonella

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

https://www.oulah.fr/rappel-produit-salade-compagnie-recette-antibes-de-marque-sodebo/

France – Cavet brand organic white goat cheese – Salmonella

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

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.

https://www.oulah.fr/rappel-produit-chevre-blanc-bio-x2-de-marque-cavet/

 

Ukraine – Ukraine reports 16 salmonella outbreaks so far this year

Outbreak News today

Ukraine health officials reported recently that during the first eight months of 2020, the country has seen 16 salmonella outbreaks, including four in Zaporizhia oblast, two in Ivano-Frankivsk oblast and one each in Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Zakarpattia, Kirovohrad, Odesa, Poltava, Rivne, Sumy, Cherkasy oblasts and Kyiv.

In total, 2402 salmonella cases have been reported, Officials say the incidence rate per 100,000 population is 5.7, which is 41% lower than in the same period last year.

 

Luxembourg – SEVERAL STE FROMAGERE DE LA BRIE BRAND CHEESES RECALLED DUE TO THE SUSPECTED PRESENCE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES

SAP

Delhaize supermarkets have just informed the Luxembourg food authorities of the recall of several STE FROMAGERE DE LA BRIE brand cheeses due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Foodborne illnesses caused by Listeria monocytogenes result in fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches following the consumption of contaminated products. Pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly should pay special attention to these symptoms. They can, in fact, cause listeriosis, a disease which can be serious and the incubation period of which can be up to eight weeks.

The products were withdrawn from the commercialization, but a part was marketed to the final consumer.

This is why the Luxembourg authorities recommend that you no longer consume the products in the link above.

Ghana – JHS students in Ho’s food poisoning incident treated and discharged

https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/regional/jhs-students-in-hos-food-poisoning-incident-treated-and-discharged/

Volta Regional Coordinator of Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), Madam Rejoice Afi Agyagbo, says the Junior High School (JHS) students reported to have suffered from a food poisoning incident in the region have been treated and discharged.

Some 21 students from four JHSs in Ho were rushed to the Ho Municipal hospital on Thursday, after complaining of stomach pains and upset, dizziness and weakness.

It was suspected that the previous day’s meal of plain rice, beans stew and egg, had caused the food poisoning.

USA – As of today 457 in Canada and 869 in United States with Salmonella Newport linked to United States Onions

As of today 457 in Canada and 869 in United States with Salmonella Newport linked to United States Onions

Vietnam – Lethal bacteria in vegan pate puts seven people on life support – Clostridium botulinum

VN Express

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Foodborne botulism caused by Minh Chay vegan pate has put seven people on ventilators, including one paralyzed and entirely dependent on the machine.

The ICU and Poison Control Department at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Ho Chi Minh City is treating two middle-aged sisters from Long An Province who fell seriously sick after eating Minh Chay pate, said hospital director Nguyen Van Vinh Chau.

Minh Chay pate is produced by Loi Song Moi Company in Hanoi’s Dong Anh District.

The duo from southern Vietnam was admitted with difficulties in swallowing and opening their mouth. Their condition worsened quickly, causing paralysis in their body and respiratory muscles. They had to be put on ventilators. After two weeks of treatment, the younger sister can move her arms and legs and her reliance on the ventilator has reduced.

“The older one’s situation is more serious; she is awake but only can move the tips of her fingers, toes and lip

Belgium – Holland & Barrett Company recalled – Mixture of nuts and grapes (200 g). – Salmonella

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, Holland & Barrett is withdrawing from sale the Holland & Barret brand “Elite Haver” nut and grape blend and is recalling it to consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Holland & Barrett asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased (see addresses below). Product description – Product name: Elite Haver – Mix of nuts and grapes – Brand: Holland & Barrett – Best before date (DDM) (“Best before”): end 10/2020 – Batch number : 145366 – Sale period: from July 2020 to 27-08-2020 – Type of packaging: plastic bag


– Weight: 200 grams

The product has been distributed by: the website https://www.hollandandbarrett.be/ and the subsidiaries below, so you can also return these products to these Holland & Barrett subsidiaries:

Turnhoutsebaan 5 bus 69 2110 WIJNEGEM
Beddenstraat 2 bus 27 2000 ANTWERPEN
Koning Albertstraat 21 3500 HASSELT
Gasthuisstraat 25 2300 TURNHOUT
Antwerpsestraat 39 bus 2 2500 LINK
Antwerpsesteenweg 39 2950 KAPELLEN
Noordzandstraat 59 8000 BRUGGE
President Wilsonplein 4 9000 GENT
Winkelnr. 107 Kapelstraat 100 9100 SINT-NIKLAAS
Kapellestraat 86 8400 OOSTENDE
Kattestraat 14 9300 AALST
Oude Vest 42 9200 DENDERMONDE
Ringlaan 34 winkel 016 8500 KUURNE
Bruul 71 2800 MECHELEN
Lippenslaan 262 8300 KNOKKE
Langemunt 48 9000 GENT
Nieuwstraat 122 1000 BRUSSEL
Diestsestraat 29-31 3000 LEUVEN
Elsense Steenweg 88 1050 BRUSSEL
Meir 51 2000 ANTWERPEN
Albert 1 laan 263 8620 NIEUWPOORT
Bredabaan 359 2950 BRASSCHAAT
Turnhoutsebaan 362 2970 SCHILDE
Kaardeloodstraat 97 9400 NINOVE
Statielei 1 2640 MORTSEL
Lambertmontlaan 1 1000 BRUSSEL
Sylvain Dupuisloon 433 1070 ANDERLECHT
Rootenstraat 8 – Unit 73 3600 GENK
Luikerstraat 58 3800 SINT-TRUIDEN
Botermarkt 11 3290 DIEST

For any further information , please contact our customer service via the contact form on https://help.hollandandbarrett.be/hc/nl or by phone on +32 9 2822968

Mongolia – 14 hospitalized over food poisoning in Mongolian capital

Xinhuanet

ULAN BATOR, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) — At least 14 people were hospitalized here on Friday night over suspected food poisoning, the country’s National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said Saturday.

Those affected have developed symptoms such as fever, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting after an anniversary dinner of an organization that employs them, Amarjargal Ambaselmaa, head of the surveillance department of the NCCD, told a daily press conference.

Two of them are now in intensive care, Ambaselmaa said, urging organizations not to hold mass events or gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Enditem

Australia – Solomon Kosher Butcher Pty Ltd — Godel’s Chicken Wurst 200g – Listeria monocytogenes

PSA

Photograph of Godel's Chicken Wurst 200g

The recall is due to a potential microbial contamination (Listeria monocytogenes).

What are the hazards?

Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should not eat this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information, please contact Solomon Kosher Butcher Pty Ltd on 03 9532 8855 or via www.solomon.com.au

Traders who sold this product

Solomon Kosher Butcher Vic
Kosher Kingdom Vic
Budget Rite Vic
Krinsky’s Supermarket NSW

Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Victoria
Dates available for sale
  • 11 August 2020 – 21 August 2020

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