Category Archives: Food Quality

Italy – 6 FRESH FREE-FREE EGGS – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : FIORDOVO

Name : 6 FRESH FREE-FREE EGGS

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 4 December 2023

Documentation

Documentation

Italy – 6 FRESH FREE-FREE EGGS – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : FIORDOVO

Name : 6 FRESH FREE-FREE EGGS

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 4 December 2023

Documentation

Documentation

Italy – 6 FREE-FREE GOURMET PASTA EGGS – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : CENTRALE DEL LATTE DI BRESCIA SPA

Name : 6 FREE-FREE GOURMET PASTA EGGS

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 4 December 2023

Documentation

Documentation

Quebec – Notice not to consume various products prepared and sold by the company Rémy L’artisan des meats inc. – Clostridium botulinum

Quebec

he Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Rémy L’artisan des meats inc., located at 13020, boulevard Henri-Bourassa, in Quebec, advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because they have not been prepared and packaged to ensure their safety. In fact, these products could promote the proliferation of the bacteria  Clostridium botulinum . 

Product name

Format

Target lot

“Country Terrine”

180g _

Units sold until November 29, 2023

” Headcheese “

“Abomasum terrine”

“Pork rillette”

The products which are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until November 29, 2023, at the establishment designated above and on the company’s website. The products were packaged in glass jars with a metal lid and sold at room temperature.

The operator is recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. Additionally, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, they could be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Foods contaminated with the toxin of this bacteria can cause, when ingested, the following symptoms: facial paralysis, unresponsive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, vision and speech problems. In severe cases, the disease can cause death.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested people can consult the Food This hyperlink will open in a new window. section  of the Quebec government website. They also have the option of registering online to receive, by email, food  recall This hyperlink will open in a new window. releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQaliment” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliment This hyperlink will open in a new window. .

USA – Pelleh Poultry Corp. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS USDA

Pelleh Poultry Corp., a Swan Lake, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 708 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The RTE beef and poultry products were packaged on various dates from October 25, 2023, through November 20, 2023. The list of products that are subject to the recall can be found here. The labels for the products subject to recall are available on the FSIS website [view labels]. Additional labels may be added as they are obtained.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P44121” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and institutional locations in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

The problem was discovered when the establishement notified FSIS that its laboratory testing indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Australia – Capital 555 Bean Sprouts – Salmonella

FSANZ

Product information

Capital​ 555 is conducting a recall of Bean Sprouts 5kg. The product has been available for sale at Asian Food Stores in WA.

Date markings

Products affected have either red or green tags

capital 555 bean sprouts

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination .

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

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:

Capital 555
0413968599​

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France – chopped steak – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
E. Leclerc center in Gouesnou
Model names or references
minced steak to order at the butcher’s stand
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0200089000000 All lots Use-by date between 11/21/2023 and 11/30/2023
Products List
poster_de_reminder_-_boucherie_2023_12_01.pdfAttachment
Packaging
sold at the butcher’s stand on demand
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
sold at the butcher’s stand on demand
Geographical sales area
catchment area: Brest region
Distributors
Center E Leclerc de Gouesnou only

Germany – Deer crackers with pork – STEC E.coli

Lebensmittelwarnung

Product name:

Deer crackers with pork

Manufacturer (distributor):

Bauer Regional Meat Specialties GmbH Uthleber Str. 25 99734 Nordhausen

Reason for warning:

Detection of verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli bacteria (VTEC).

Packaging Unit: loose
Durability: 12/11/2023
Production date: November 3, 2023
Additional Information:

The goods were only sold within Thuringia in the Sömmerda district and in Erfurt (sales period November 20th, 2023 – November 30th, 2023) and in the Nordhausen district (sales period November 7th, 2023 – November 28th, 2023). 

The food business operator voluntarily recalls the goods.

Manufacturer’s homepage:

Luxembourg – Tomme Savoie Fermière IGP from the Conus brand sold in bulk – STEC E.coli O26:H11

SAP

Name Tomme Savoie Fermière IGP 29.1% fat
Brand Conus
Product appearance Bulk sale
Barcode 3389190132232
Use-by date (DLC) 12/20/2023
Batch 40031023
Sales period 10/20/2023 to 11/29/2023

Danger: Presence of E. coli STEC O26:H11

Escherichia coli O26 can cause, in the week following consumption, possibly hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, accompanied or not by fever, and which may be followed by severe renal complications in young children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Match. A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Recall Notification

Communicated by: Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration.

USA – Meatballs recalled due to Listeria risk

Food Poison Journal

Phu Huong Food Company, a Rosemead, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 602 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and chicken meatball products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The fully cooked RTE beef and chicken meatball items were produced on Oct. 2, 2023, and packaged on Oct. 3, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: