Category Archives: Food Pathogen

Canada – Luigi Guffanti 1876 brand Taleggio DOP a Latte Crudo incarto verde (cheese) recalled due to pathogenic E. coli

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Recall details

Ottawa, March 10, 2020 – Taste for Luxury is recalling Guffanti brand Taleggio DOP a Latte crudo incarto verde (cheese) from the marketplace due to possible contamination with pathogenic E. coli. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold in Ontario. This product may have been sold clerk-served from counters with or without a label or coding. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Luigi Guffanti 1876 Taleggio DOP a Latte crudo incarto verde (cheese) variable variable Lot: 134/20
BB: 13/04/2020

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with pathogenic E. coli may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

USA – Enoki Mushrooms Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak Sickens 36

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At least 36 people are sick in an enoki mushroom Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to product imported from Korea. The mushrooms were imported by Sun Hong Foods. The mushrooms were just recalled after a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. There is zero tolerance for Listeria monocytogenes contamination in ready to eat foods in this country.

Enoki Mushrooms Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak Sickens 36

USA – Sun Hong Foods, Inc. Recalls Enoki Mushroom Because of Possible Health Risk

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Sun Hong Foods, Inc 1105 W Olympic Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640 is recalling All Cases Enoki Mushroom (Product of Korea) Net Wt 7.05/200g because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Product was distributed (CA, TX, OR, WA, TX, IL, FL).

Stores that maybe carry our brand: (Asian Supermarket), J&L Supermarket, Jusgo Supermarket, ZTao Market, New Sang Supermraket, Galleria Market.

Enoki mushroom is packaged in a White Cardboard Box, inside has 25 count of 200g.

Enoki mushrooms are white, with long stems and small caps. They’re usually sold in clusters. The affected products are sold in clear plastic bags with green panels: labeling in front of packaging will have 4 characters in korea, Enoki Mushrooms (orange front), Product of Korea, Net weight 7.05 oz/200g.

  • UPC 7 426852 625810
  • Brand name in back: Sun Hong Foods, Inc
  • Packaging: 7.05 oz/200g
  • Sold under refrigerated conditions

Sun Hong Foods became aware of this issue after notification by FDA that samples of the product tested by the State of Michigan were found to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

We are aware that ill persons who may have consumed the product are under investigation.

Consumers who have purchased Sun Hong Foods, Inc Enoki Mushrooms are urged not to eat and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-323-597-1112. Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST, Thank you.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 1-323-597-1112

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Canada-Updated Food Recall Warning – Certain O/W Ahi Tuna products recalled due to histamine

Canada Gov

Recall details

Ottawa, March 6, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on February 28, 2020 has been updated to include additional distribution and product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Save-On-Foods is recalling certain O/W Ahi Tuna products from the marketplace due to elevated levels of histamine. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information
Pricesmart O/W Ahi Tuna Variable Starts with 226248 All units sold from September 18, 2019 to November 6, 2019, inclusive Sold at Pricesmart stores in British Columbia
Save on Foods O/W Ahi Tuna Variable Starts with 226248 All units sold from November 7, 2019 to February 28, 2020, inclusive Sold at Pricesmart stores in British Columbia
Urban Fare O/W Ahi Tuna Variable Starts with 226248 All units sold from September 18, 2019 to February 28, 2020, inclusive Sold at Urban Fare stores in Alberta and British Columbia

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with high levels of histamine may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Histamines are not destroyed by cooking. High levels of histamine in fish can cause an allergic-type reaction known as scombroid poisoning. Symptoms can include burning throat, diarrhea, dizziness, facial swelling, headache, vomiting and peppery taste in mouth.

Background

This recall was triggered by consumer complaints. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products. However, there were reported reactions associated with the products included in the Food Recall Warning on February 25, 2020.

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  • Pricesmart: O/W Ahi Tuna - Variable
  • Save on Foods: O/W Ahi Tuna - Variable
  • Urban Fare: O/W Ahi Tuna - Variable

Canada – Outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to raw turkey and raw chicken is over.

PHN

 

This is the final update for this outbreak investigation. The Public Health Agency of Canada collaborated with provincial and territorial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey and raw chicken products. The investigation has been closed, however illnesses could still be reported because this Salmonella strain is present in some raw turkey and raw chicken products in the Canadian marketplace.

The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to remind Canadians to always handle raw turkey and raw chicken carefully, and to cook it thoroughly to prevent food-related illnesses like Salmonella. The Public Health Agency of Canada is not advising that consumers avoid eating properly cooked turkey or chicken products, nor is it advising retailers to stop selling raw turkey and raw chicken products.

The Public Health Agency of Canada collaborated with provincial and territorial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections.

Based on the investigation findings, exposure to raw turkey and raw chicken products was identified as the likely source of the outbreak. Many of the individuals who became sick reported eating different types of turkey and chicken products before their illnesses occurred. A single common supplier of turkey and chicken products was not identified through the investigation. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency did not issue any food recall warnings related to this outbreak. The Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency shared investigative findings with representatives from the turkey and chicken industries.

The investigation has been closed, however illnesses could still be reported because this Salmonella strain is present in some raw turkey and raw chicken products in the Canadian marketplace. The Public Health Agency of Canada will continue to monitor reports of illnesses and will provide updates in the future if there is an increase in newly reported cases or new investigation information is identified.

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Poultry Meat – Turkey Neck Skin – Chilli Powder – Chicken Legs – Turkey and Veal Kebab – Meatballs – Chicken Fillet – Goose Legs – Marinated Chicken Breast – Goose Breast – Turkey Fillet

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RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled turkey neck skin in Poland

RASFF -Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled poultry meat from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in chili powder from India in Spain

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (in 5 out 5 samples /25g) in chilled boneless chicken legs from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken leg with skin on from Poland in Cyprus

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Derby (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Saintpaul (presence /25g) in turkey and veal kebab from Germany, with raw material from Germany and the Netherlands in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen meatballs from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken fillet from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen legs of goose from Poland in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen marinated chicken breast fillets from Germany in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (4 out of 7 samples /25g) in environment in egg laying facility from the United Kingdom in the UK

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen goose breasts from Poland in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken meat from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken from Poland in France

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken breast from Hungary in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken meat from Poland in Italy

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken broiler fillets from Poland in Lithuania

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in chilled turkey fillet from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in frozen turkey fillets from Belgium, with raw material from Germany in Belgium

RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Frozen Chicken Kebab – Bio Frozen Smoked Salmon

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RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (presence CFU/g) in frozen chicken kebab from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in bio frozen smoked salmon from Poland in Cyprus

RASFF Alerts – Norovirus – Raspberries – Oysters

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RASFF – norovirus (presence /25g) in raspberries from Serbia in Belgium

RASFF – norovirus (GII) in oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from Ireland in the Netherlands

RASFF – norovirus (GI and GII) in live oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from France in Italy

RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Organic Raw Milk Goats Cheese – Soft Cheese – Raw Milk Goats Cheese

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RASFF – shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (Stx1-, Stx2+, eae+, O103) in organic raw milk goat’s cheese from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF – shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1+ stx2+ eae+ /25g) in soft cheese from Italy in the Netherlands

RASFF – shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx2a+ and stx2d+ /25g) in goat cheese with raw milk from France in Switzerland

 

USA – Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Hard-Boiled Eggs (December 2019) FDA’s investigation is complete. CDC announces outbreak is over.

FDA

March 4, 2020

Rainbow Farms Select Hard Cooked Peeled Eggs 20 lbs container

FDA, CDC, and state and local partners investigated an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to hard-boiled eggs produced by Almark Foods’ Gainesville, Georgia facility. Almark Foods announced an initial voluntary recall of hard-boiled and peeled eggs in pails on December 20, 2019, and then on December 23, 2019 expanded the recall to include all hard-boiled eggs produced at the Gainesville, Georgia facility. All recalled products are now past their “best by” dates.

CDC has announced this outbreak is over. FDA’s investigational activities, including an inspection, are complete. At this time, the firm is no longer producing products at this facility.

Recommendation

Recalled products are now past their “best by” dates and should be thrown away.

FDA recommends that food processors, restaurants and retailers who received recalled products use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces that may have come in contact with these products, to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.