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Austria – „Meine Käserei“ Brie de Nangis, ca. 100 g – STEC E.coli

Posted on November 2, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Recall reason	Verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli
Marketed by	Lidl Austria
Manufacturer	JERMI Käsewerk GmbH
Expiry Date	01/11/2020
Batch number	403

Product recall: “My cheese dairy” Brie de Nangis, approx. 100 g from the manufacturer JERMI Käsewerk GmbH

Salzburg (OTS) – The manufacturer JERMI Käsewerk GmbH is currently calling out the product “MY CHEESERY, BRIE DE NANGIS, CA. 100 G “with the best before date 11/01/2020, lot number 403 and the identification number DE BW 331 EG.

Verotoxin-producing Escherichia (E.) coli (VTEC) were detected in the affected product. VTEC bacteria can cause diarrhea. Certain groups of people (infants, toddlers, senior citizens, pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system) can develop severe disease. Because of this health risk, customers should pay attention to the recall and avoid consuming the cheese. This warning does not mean that the endangerment was caused by Lidl Austria.

The affected product “My Käserei, Brie de Nangis, approx. 100g” with the best before date 01.11.2020, the lot number 403 and the ID number DE BW 331 EG from the manufacturer JERMI Käsewerk GmbH was sold at Lidl Austria.

For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Lidl Austria reacted immediately and removed the affected product from sale. The product can be returned in all Lidl branches. The purchase price will of course be reimbursed, even without presenting the receipt.
Other products sold at Lidl Austria, in particular other “Meine Käserei” products, are not affected by the recall.
The manufacturer JERMI Käsewerk GmbH apologizes to all concerned for the inconvenience.

Customer service

If you have any questions on the subject, Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free number 0800/500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Original recall

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Alwatania brand Halva Extra recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on November 1, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

CFIA

Recall date:October 30, 2020Reason for recall:

Microbiological – Salmonella Hazard

classification:Class 2Company / Firm:Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd.Distribution:

OntarioExtent of the distribution:Consumer

Ottawa, October 30, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on October 15, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. is recalling Alwatania brand Halva Extra from the marketplace due to Salmonella. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Alwatania	Halva Extra	450 g	6 224007 246337	PRO : 20/05/2019 EXP : 19/05/2021

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.

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UK – Update: FSA issues precautionary safety and handling advice for specific eggs

Posted on November 1, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

FSA

England and Wales specific

NEWS

Precautionary advice to consumers who have purchased a specific batch of British Lion eggs which may be contaminated with salmonella.

The FSA is issuing precautionary advice to consumers who have purchased a specific batch of British Lion eggs which may be contaminated with salmonella.

Affected eggs can be identified by the batch code and the best before date stamped on the eggshell.

The eggs affected are sold in stores listed below in England and Wales only, and are in batch 1UK15270.

This update includes the original products identified and additional products, sold at additional retail stores.

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Canada – Ontario: Salmonella outbreak linked to the Barakat restaurant in Sarnia

Posted on November 1, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Outbreak News Today

In the city of Sarnia in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, officials with Lambton Public Health (LPH) report investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infection in people who recently ate at the Barakat restaurant.

As of Friday, LPH has received laboratory confirmation of four cases related to this outbreak. The department is currently following up with several others who have reported becoming ill after eating at this restaurant.

The investigation into the source of this outbreak is ongoing. The owners of the restaurant are cooperating with Lambton Public Health and have voluntarily closed while LPH ensures there is no on-going risk of illness.

Members of the public who ate at the Barakat restaurant between October 21st and October 29th and became ill with symptoms of Salmonella infection (diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, vomiting) are advised to:

Report the illness to Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 or toll free 1-800-667-1839
Contact their health care provider as needed if symptomatic

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Denmark – Risk of vero-toxin-producing E. coli in French white mold cheese

Posted on October 30, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

DVFA

Lidl Danmark K / S recalls Milbona French white mold cheese due to risk of vero-toxin-forming E. coli in the product

Recalled Foods , Published: October 29, 2020

What food:

Milbona French white mold cheese

Shelf life: 31.10.2020

Net content: approx. 100 g

Sold in:

Lidl Denmark’s stores across the country.

Producer:

Jermi Käsewerk GmbH, Ritter-Heinrich-Straße 2, 88471 Laupheim, Germany

Company recalling:

Lidl Danmark K / S

Cause:

Vero-toxin-producing E. coli has been detected in the product

Risk:

Infection with E.coli can cause acute stomach infection with diarrhea, severe abdominal pain and vomiting

Advice for consumers:

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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USA – Mystery surrounds two new E. coli outbreaks with genetic links to past Romaine events

Posted on October 30, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

With Halloween only hours away, two new E. coli outbreaks have shown up to haunt the nation’s Romaine growers because genetic links to the past have been discovered.

The two outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157: H7 (STEC) illnesses are under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control, and Prevention (CDC), along with various state and local health departments.

“We do not know what food is causing people to get sick or whether it involves an FDA-regulated food product,” said Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response. “However, we have seen similar recurring, emerging, or persistent strains of E. coli in recent outbreaks. E. coli O157: H7 can contaminate many foods, and we cannot assume that the current outbreaks are linked to historically associated foods like romaine and other leafy greens. There is no information currently to indicate that people should avoid any specific food.”