Category Archives: Food Pathogen

RASFF Alert – E.coli – Live Oysters

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RASFF -too high count of Escherichia coli (1700 /100g) in live oysters from France in France

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Chicken Fillets – Sesame Paste – Chicken Meat – Black Pepper – Sesame Seeds – Pork Trimmings – Halal Chicken Thighs – Chicken Legs

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RASFF -Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken fillets from Poland in Slovakia

RASFF -Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame paste from Syria in Germany

RASFF -Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken meat from Poland in Italy

RASFF -Salmonella (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil, manufactured in China in Germany

RASFF -Salmonella (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from Sudan in Greece

RASFF -Salmonella (presence /25g) in pork trimmings from Germany in Sweden

RASFF -Salmonella (presence /25g) in frozen halal chicken thighs from Belgium in Italy

RASFF -Salmonella enterica ser. Kentucky (presence /25g) in chilled chicken from Poland in Latvia

RASFF -Salmonella enterica ser. Senftenberg (presence /25g) in chilled chicken leg quarters from Poland in Latvia

RASFF -Salmonella (presence /25g) in black pepper from Vietnam in Poland

 

RASFF Alert – Bacillus cereus – Chilled Milk

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RASFF -Bacillus cereus (up to 700 CFU/g) in chilled milk from Germany in Germany

RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Boneless Beef

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RASFF -shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1/stx2 /25g) in boneless beef from Argentina in Spain

RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Chilled Sliced Bacon – Pancakes mini blinis – Chilled Smoked Salmon

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RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chilled sliced bacon from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF -suspicion of Listeria monocytogenes in pancakes mini blinis from France in Spain

RASFF -Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in chilled smoked salmon from Norway in the Netherlands

Canada -Food Recall Warning – Lobster in brine and Crab in brine, sold in jars with no labels, recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridium botulinum

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Recall details

Ottawa, November 13, 2019 – Denis Losier is recalling Lobster in brine and Crab in brine, sold in jars with no labels, from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information/ Distribution
None Lobster in brine 250 mL or 500 mL (sold in Mason jars) None All units sold up to and including November 13, 2019 Sold at Marché G & D, 1006 Saint-Laurent Blvd., Montréal, Quebec

Distributed in New Brunswick by Denis Losier, Tracadie, New Brunswick

None Crab in brine 250 mL or 500 mL (sold in Mason jars) None All units sold up to and including November 13, 2019 Sold at Marché G & D, 1006 Saint-Laurent Blvd., Montréal, Quebec

Distributed in New Brunswick by Denis Losier, Tracadie, New Brunswick

Background

This recall was triggered by test results. 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 products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

USA – Russ Davis Wholesale Voluntarily Recalling Products Due to Possible Health Risk

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Russ Davis Wholesale (RDW), a leading fresh produce processor and distributor, in an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling multiple products due to possible contamination of 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.

This recall is in response to Mann Packaging, Inc. initiating a recall late in the day November 3, 2019 as an ingredient provider to Russ Davis Wholesale.

To date, Russ Davis Wholesale has not received any reported illnesses related to this organism.

USA – Gainesville Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 47 People in Florida

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A Gainesville, Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 47 people in Florida, according to news reports. The Department of Health in Alachua County first became aware of this outbreak on November 4, 2019.

The source of the illnesses seems to be box lunches that were prepared by a local religious or cultural community. A specific food has not yet been linked to the illnesses.

Australia – Fifteen people Australia-wide hit with Salmonella after Core Powerfoods recall

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Fifteen people have been struck with salmonella following a national recall of frozen meals sold at Coles and IGA supermarkets.

Core Powerfoods issued a recall of their frozen meals, including the 310g or 350g Going Nuts, Deep South Chilli, Muay Thai Meatballs, Holy Meatballs, Naked Chicken, Seismic Chicken, Old School, and Smokey Mountain Meatballs.

USA – Kowalski’s, Amazon, Crazy Fresh Entrees Recalled For Possible Listeria

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The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for Kowalski’s, Amazon, and Crazy Fresh entrees recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. They contain ingredients recalled by Mann Packing Co. in October 2019. There have been no report of adverse reactions or illness associated with the consumption of these products.

The entrees recalled for Listeria  include:

  • 12 ounce sealed plastic trays containing “CRAZY FRESH Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
  • 12 ounce sealed plastic trays containing “KOWALSKI’S Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
  • 12 ounce sealed plastic trays containing “quick & easy Meals Quick & Easy Broccoli Cheddar with Bacon” with sell by dates of 10/13/19 – 11/08/19 represented on the label.
  • 15.8 ounce clear plastic clamshell packages containing “BUTTER CHICKEN amazon go Butter Chicken with Turmeric Rice” with best by dates through November 6, 2019 represented on the label.
  • 13.05 ounce plastic clamshell packages containing “BROCCOLI CRUNCH POWER BOWL amazon go BROCCOLI CRUNCH POWER BOWL WITH CHICKEN” with best by dates through November 6, 2019 represented on the label.