Category Archives: Food Pathogen

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – France Délices brand Choco-Raspberry Crunchy recalled due to Norovirus

CFIA France Délices - Choco-Raspberry Crunchy - case

Recall details

Ottawa, June 21, 2019 – The food recall warning issued on June 4, 2019 has been updated to include additional product and distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

France Délices Inc. is recalling France Délices brand Choco-Raspberry Crunchy from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination of the raspberries used in this product. Consumers should not consume and retailers, should not sell, or serve the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold in Alberta and Quebec from the following retailers:
Name Address
European Foods Inc. 8705 53 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB
Fruit & Légumes Tardif Inc. 559, chemin St-Jean, Laprairie, QC
Hospitality Corner 1650, avenue Cedar, Montréal, QC
IGA Vanier 1035, boul. Wilfrid Hamel, Vanier, QC
IGA Boischatel 5114, avenue Royale, Boischatel, QC
IGA Alimentation Famille Gaouette Inc. 2020, route 112, St-Césair, QC
IGA 17010, boul. Henri-Bourassa, Québec, QC
IGA Baie-Comeau 1500, rue de Bretagne, Baie-Comeau, QC
IGA Crevier Terrebonne 1115, Montée des Pionniers, Terrebonne, QC
Métro Plus St-Zotique 350, rue Principale, St-Zotique , QC
Métro Plus Supermarché Boucher 341, chemin de Joliette, St-Félix de Valois, QC
Metro Gatineau 214, boul. de la Cité des Jeunes, Gatineau, QC
Métro Turgeon 1550, boul. Talbot, Chicoutimi, QC
Provigo Lorraine 95, boul. de Gaulle, Lorraine, QC
Trésors Sucrés 3640, Jean Talon Est, Montréal, QC

This product has been sold clerk-served from retail counters, with or without a label or coding, up to and including June 21, 2019. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
France Délices Choco-Raspberry Crunchy 95 g 08519 7 74461 16122 7

What you should do

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

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

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly.

Australia – Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd — Lactalis Australia Milk 1L & 2L

Photograph of Lactalis Milk Products

Identifying features

Use by date
2 July 2019
Other
APN/AEN in order of appearance above excepting Pauls Professional Café Crema Milk (Food service no bar code), 9315303001458, 9344113001006, 9344113001013, 9322613103024, 9310036039488, 9310036000808, 9310036000853

What are the defects?

The recall is due to microbial (E. coli) contamination.

What are the hazards?

Food products contaminated with E. coli may cause illness if consumed.

USA – UNFI Recalls its Woodstock Frozen Organic Grilled Red Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk

FDA

Company Announcement

Out of an abundance of caution, UNFI is voluntarily recalling its 10 ounce packages of Woodstock frozen Organic Grilled Red Peppers because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes . Listeria monocytogenes is 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 infections can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The product comes in a 10 ounce plastic package marked with UPC code 4256301714, lot #60B, and an expiration date of April 2020 stamped on the back of the package and was distributed nationally to retail stores.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the lot number identified above. The production of the product has been suspended while RIDOH and UNFI continue to investigate.

Consumers who have purchased 10 ounce packages of Woodstock frozen Organic Grilled Red Peppers with the indicated lot code above, are urged to dispose of the product properly and may contact ResponseTeam@bluemarblebrands.com with any questions.


Company Contact Information

Media:
Jeff Swanson
 952-903-1645
 Jeffrey.S.Swanson@unfi.com

Product Photos

USA – Missouri Jack in the Box link in Hepatitis A scare

Food Poison Journal

The Franklin County Health Department is planning mass vaccinations after learning an employee who works at the Jack in the Box located at the Bourbeuse River Access in Union, Missouri had Hepatitis A while serving customers.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the employee handled food on June 9 and June 10.

Hepatitis A  is a viral infection of the liver that can cause loss of appetite, nausea, tiredness, fever, and stomach pain. It’s usually spread when a person unknowingly ingests the virus from objects, food, or drinks that have been contaminated. Franklin County health officials have conducted several inspections of the Jack in the Box since the problem was discovered.

Health officials said it is uncommon for restaurant customers to become infected with Hepatitis A due to an infected food handler. However, anyone who consumed food or drinks at the restaurant on June 9 or June 10 is recommended to receive vaccination by June 23 as further protection from becoming ill.

USA – Blackberries recalled over Norovirus

Food Poison Journal Norovirus Food Safety kswfoodworld

Alma Pak of Alma, Georgia is recalling specific lots of product containing frozen blackberries (noted below) due to the potential of being contaminated with Norovirus. FDA testing of frozen blackberries was reported to have tested positive for Norovirus.

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. Consumption of product contaminated with Norovirus may cause acute onset of symptoms of gastroenteritis including severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Less common symptoms are low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and fatigue. Although most symptoms end within 48 hours, the elderly, young children and immunocompromised persons may develop prolonged, or more severe symptoms.

USA – New York Creamery recalls Cheeses over Listeria

Food Poisoning Journal

Cheese sold by Snow Farm Creamery at local markets has tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, according to a release from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Snow Farm Creamery Baby Swiss and Snow Farm Creamery Baby Swiss with Mustard Seed with a code “02 04 19” are all affected, but officials warn that if you do not know the code and purchased the cheese after April 24, you should not consume it.

RASFF Alert – Norovirus – Raspberries

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RASFF – norovirus (GII /25g) in raspberries from Morocco in Spain

 

RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Boneless Beef Rump

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RASFF – shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) and suspicion of shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled boneless beef rump from Uruguay in Portugal

 

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Poultry Meat Burger – Chicken Breast Fillet – Black Pepper – Sesame Seeds – Chicken Meat- Chicken Liver – Betel Leaves -Cumin Seeds – Turkey Boneless Leg – Chicken Meat Preparation – MSM Chicken Meat

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RASFF – Salmonella (present /25g) in chilled poultry meat burger from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in chicken breast fillet from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella (present /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Javiana (presence /25g), Salmonella enterica ser. Rubislaw (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. San Diego (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in organic sesame seeds from Uganda in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in organic sesame seeds from Uganda in the Netherlands

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken meat and chicken liver from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /10g) in pathogenic micro-organisms in from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) and high count of Escherichia coli (up to 29000 CFU/g) in betel leaves from Malaysia in the UK

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /10g) in frozen salted chicken meat preparation from Belgium in Belgium

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in cumin seeds from Syria in Spain

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (present /10g) in frozen mechanically separated (MSM) chicken meat from Lithuania, with raw material from Poland in Lithuania

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Derby (presence /25g) in turkey boneless leg steak without skin, vacuum packed from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Sliced Dried Pork – Sliced Roast Chicken – Scallops – Chorizo

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RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (1000 CFU/g) in organic sliced dried pork from Spain in France

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in sliced roasted chicken breast fillets from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (present /25g) in chilled scallops from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (40 CFU/g) in chorizo from Spain in France