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Belgium – Viangro Recall -Spicy Beef Hamburger 500g. – STEC E.coli

Posted on July 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, Viangro is withdrawing the 500g spicy beef burger from the sale and is recalling it from consumers due to the potential presence of E. Coli STEC.

LIDL Belgium asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale in which it was purchased.


Product description

– Product name: Spicy beef hamburger
– Use by date (DLC) (“To consume until”): 07/19/2020 and 07/20/2020
– Sales period: from 07/13 / 2020 to 07/15/2020
– Type of packaging: plastic tray
– Weight: 500g

The product was sold through Lidl stores in Belgium.

For further information, contact Lidl customer service ( 0800/73520 (free))

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Belgium -Pork Kebabs with the expiration date of 07/16/2020 Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

Posted on July 14, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

During internal microbiological controls in his laboratory, OKay noted the presence of Salmonella in pork kebabs with the expiration date of 07/16/2020 .
In consultation with the AFSCA, OKay therefore decided to withdraw the product concerned from sale.

OKay guarantees 100% that the product concerned is no longer in OKay stores. Customers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and return it to the store, where it will be refunded.

Possible symptoms of Salmonella poisoning

Possible symptoms of Salmonella poisoning are fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. These symptoms generally appear within 12 to 48 hours after ingestion.

Symptoms usually last 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without specific treatment. Young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly are among the risk groups. In these people, the symptoms can be severe to the point of requiring hospitalization of the patient.

People who have consumed the product concerned and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor by reporting this consumption.

Product Description :  

Pork skewers ± 300 g

Use by date (DLC): 07/16/2020
Sales period: from 07/09/2020 to 07/13/2020 included
Article number: 16255 

The product was sold in Belgium through the OKay and OKay Compact stores.

For more information, customers can contact the Colruyt Group Customer Service
on 0800 99 124.

Contact for journalists
Press Service Colruyt Group
Tel. : 0479 72 29 10

 

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Japan – E. coli in salad cause of over 3,400 students’ food poisoning at east Japan schools

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Mainichi

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SAITAMA — The cause of a food poisoning outbreak that affected a total of 3,453 students and others at 15 public schools in the city of Yashio, Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, has been pinpointed to a seaweed salad harboring E. coli bacteria, the city’s board of education advised on July 13.

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New Zealand – Research – Campylobacter Outbreak 2016

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RNZ

The number of people infected in the Havelock North campylobacter crisis in 2016 was much higher than previously estimated, new research suggests.

Thousands of people were infected by drinking water from contaminated bores. Four people died and others were left permanently disabled.

A joint study using gene-sequencing helped scientists discover the true scale of the outbreak.

The study suggests the campylobacteriosis case number could be as high as 8320, with up to 2230 of these living outside of Havelock North.

The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) science leader Dr Brent Gilpin said the study used DNA sequencing to link cases.

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Netherlands – Kipfilet Diepvries (Chicken breast – frozen) in Kipsatés diepvries (Chicken skewers – frozen). Problem: Possible presence of Salmonella.

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FAVV

In agreement with the AFSCA, Vleeswaren Georges Mauriën is withdrawing from sale the frozen products “Kipfilet Diepvries” (Chicken breast) and “Kipsatés diepvries” (Chicken Skewers) and reminds them of this because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

Vleeswaren Georges Mauriën asks its customers not to consume these products and to bring them back to the point of sale where they were purchased. They will be refunded or exchanged.  

 

Product description

Kipfilet Diepvries (Chicken breast – frozen)

  • Date of minimum durability (DDM) (“Consume preferably before (or end)”): 03-10-2020
  • Lot (s) number: 027
  • Sales period: from 06/29/2020 to 03/07/2020
  • Type of packaging: plastic bag
  • Weight: 1kg – 1.5kg

Kipsatés diepvries (Chicken Skewers – frozen)

  • Date of minimum durability (DDM) (“Consume preferably before (or end)”): 03-10-2020
  • Lot (s) number: 027
  • Sales period: from 06/29/2020 to 03/07/2020
  • Type of packaging: plastic bag
  • Weight: 1kg – 1.5kg

The products have been distributed by: 

Name of the point of sale /

Distribution chain name

 Street + number Postal code Commune (city)  
Vleeswaren Georges Mauriën Hollandstraat 1 A Heist – Goor 2220 Heist – op – den Berg

 For further information , contact:
Georges Mauriën Hollandstraat 1A Heist – Goor 015 / 24.16.72.

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Netherlands and France – Listeria Guidence

Posted on July 13, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Netherlands

France

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Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain
Circular relating to Listeria monocytogenes in cheese
farm produce
1. Objective
The purpose of this circular is to inform operators in the “milk processing at the
firm ”of what is acceptable to the Agency in applying the microbiological criterion for
Listeria monocytogenes , listed in Regulation (EC) No. 2073/2005, and in particular for
cheese made from raw milk and heat-treated milk produced on the farm. It follows the advice of
AFSCA Scientific Committee (Cfr 3.2). These opinions were given based in particular on
results of studies implemented by the Agency. These studies, funded by the FASFC, were carried out
to support operators in the “milk processing on the farm” sector. They aim to
determine whether or not their products allow the growth of Listeria monocytogenes or not and
on the other hand, if growth is possible, if the limit of 100 cfu / g can be applied
during self-checking

 

 

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Netherlands -Fatal Listeria outbreak linked to trout in the Netherlands

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Food Safety News

At least two people have died in a Listeria outbreak linked to chilled smoked trout fillets in the Netherlands.

All six sick people have been hospitalized and two died from their infections. Another person has died but no information about the cause of death was given.

Patients became ill between the beginning of February and mid-June. Their age range is 42 to 85 years old with a median of 78 years old.

 

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Australia -Tasmanian Cheese Co Chilli Cheddar 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

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FSANZ

Product information

Tasmanian Food Co Dairy is conducting a recall of The Tasmanian Food Co Chilli Cheddar Cheese 150g. The product has been available for sale in Tasmania at IGA Queenstown, IGA Express Beaconsfield, and Nigel’s Gourmet Meats Exeter.

Date markings

Best Before 25/11/2020

Chilli cheddar

Problem

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

Food safety hazard

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

Country of origin

Australia.

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Tasmanian Food Co Dairy
03 6331 6983
www.thetasmanianfoodco.com.au

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USA – Same Fresh Express processing plant in Streamwood, Illinois implicated in 2020 and 2018 Cyclospora Outbreaks

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Food Poison Journal

In 2018, CDC was notified of 511 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora infections in people from 15 states and New York City who reported consuming a variety of salads from McDonald’s restaurants in the Midwest.

On July 26, 2018, the FDA completed final analysis of an unused package of romaine lettuce and carrot mix distributed to McDonald’s by the Fresh Express processor in Streamwood, IL. The analysis confirmed the presence of Cyclospora in that sample.

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India -76 people from Andhra’s Visakha tribal area hospitalised with food poisoning

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The News Minute

At least 76 residents of a village in the Paderu ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) limits suffered food poisoning on Wednesday after consuming contaminated meat. The incident occurred in Magatapalem village of Gaduturu panchayat, in Gangaraju Madugula mandal of the Paderu Agency region.

While it was ascertained that the meat was contaminated, he said that it was unclear whether it was because of the way the cow died, or because of the cooking process.

Paderu MLA Bhagyalakshmi Kottagulli, who visited the patients at the hospital, told the media that the exact cause of the food-borne illness was yet to be determined. “They unknowingly ate polluted food. We are requesting people to be careful with their health.”

 

 

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