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Catalonia – Alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella spp in germinated alfalfa sprouts from Spain

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The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has been informed by the autonomous community of Galicia, through the  Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI),  of the presence of  Listeria monocytogenes  and Salmonella spp. in germinated alfalfa sprouts.

The data of the products involved are:

Alfalfa sprouts:

  • Product name (on label):  Organic sprouted alfalfa sprouts
  • Brand Name:  Fresquia
  • Product appearance:  70g bag
  • Batch number: L0101-45-04-23 
  • Expiration date:  12/05/2023
  • Unit weight: 70g
  • Temperature:  Refrigerated

Sprouted alfalfa sprouts with arugula:

  • Product name (on label):  Organic sprouted alfalfa sprouts with arugula
  • Brand Name:  Fresquia
  • Product appearance:  70g bag
  • Batch number:  L0101-45-01-23
  • Expiry date:  12/02/2023
  • Temperature:  Refrigerated

AESAN has transferred this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the SCIRI, so that the withdrawal of the affected products from marketing channels can be verified.

People who have products affected by this alert in their homes are recommended to refrain from consuming them.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batches and present symptoms compatible with listeriosis or salmonellosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center.

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USA – Agriculture Department Warns Consumers To Discard “Hilltop Meadow Farm” Brand Contaminated ‘60 Day Aged Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese’ – Listeria moncytogenes

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“When a Government Agency Partner announces a company’s recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the Government Agency Partner’s announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.”

11/22/2023

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns that consumers should discard “Hilltop Meadow Farm” brand ’60 Day Aged Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese’ with sell by dates of 9/21/2023 or earlier. Testing of this cheese confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese from Hilltop Meadow Farm, 153 martin Road, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, is being voluntarily recalled by the farm, and was sold in ½ lb, 1 lb, 2.5 lb, and 5 lb sizes at their on-farm store and at the following locations:

Meadow Run Farms, 727 Rettew Mill Road, Littitz, Lancaster County
Shady Acres Farm Market, 8514 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County
Willow Haven Farm, 7686 Herber Road, New Tripoli, Leigh County
Healthy Habits Natural Market, 1120 Center Turnpike, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County
Little Leaf Natural Products, 505 S Main Street, Montrose, Susquehanna County
Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau St, Princeton, New Jersey
Healthy Way, 396 S Main St, Massena, New York
Northstar Bison Store, 225 Birch Avenue, Cameron, Wisconsin

The tainted Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese is labeled with the Hilltop Meadow Farm label and designations “From A2/A2 Milk” and “Made from 100% Grassfed Cow’s Milk” product descriptions.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an illness which has symptoms including fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea. Listeriosis mainly affects pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and adults with impaired immune systems. Listeriosis in pregnant women can result in miscarriage, premature delivery, serious infection of the newborn, or stillbirth.

No reported illnesses have been attributed to the product, but people who consumed the Pepper Jack Raw Milk Cheese should consult their physicians if they become ill.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s food safety inspection services help to ensure that food sold in Pennsylvania is safe. For more information about food safety in Pennsylvania, visit agriculture.pa.gov.

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USA – Kwik Trip, Inc. Recalls Specific Fruit Cups and Trays Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

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Image 1 “Photograph of Mixed Fruit label, 6 oz.”

Image 2 “Photograph of Cantaloupe label, 6 oz.”

Image 3 “Photograph of Fruit Tray label, 16 oz.”

November 27, 2023 – Kwik Trip, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of three varieties of fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products listed below because they contain cantaloupe from TruFresh which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Due to the now expanded recall of fresh, whole cantaloupes by TruFresh, Kwik Trip, Inc. is issuing this recall. Cantaloupes recalled by TruFresh were used as a raw material in Kwik Trip, Inc. fruit cup and tray products listed below.

This recall includes the following fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products containing cantaloupe with sell-by dates of November 4, 2023, through December 3, 2023. Products were distributed to Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Stop-N-Go, Tobacco Outlet Plus Grocery, and Tobacco Outlet Plus convenience stores in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, and South Dakota.

Product Description Container Size UPC Sell By Date Range
MIXED FRUIT CUP 6OZ 39779 00240 11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023
CANTALOUPE CUP 6OZ 39779 00213 11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023
FRUIT TRAY 16OZ 39779 00248 11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the fruit cup and tray products listed above to date.

  • Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and wholesalers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled cantaloupe or recalled products containing cantaloupe.
  • Some consumers freeze cantaloupe for later use. Consumers should check their freezers and throw away recalled fresh or cut cantaloupe that was frozen for later use.
  • If you cannot tell if your cantaloupe is part of the recall, do not eat or use it and throw it away.

Kwik Trip, Inc. takes the safety and integrity of the products it sells seriously. If customers have product affected by this voluntary recall, they should discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 608-781-8988.

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Catalonia – Alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in alfalfa sprouts from Spain

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alfalfa

The Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency (AESAN) has been informed by the autonomous community of Galicia, through the Coordinated Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI) , of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in alfalfa sprouts .

The data of the products involved are:

  • Product name (on label) : Sprouts of alfalfa
  • Trademark: Tugas
  • Product appearance: 50g bag
  • Lot number: L4111012S318D
  • Expiry date: 02/12/2023
  • Temperature: Refrigerated

AESAN has transferred this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the SCIRI, in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels.

People who have products affected by this alert at home are advised to refrain from consuming them.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batches and have symptoms compatible with listeriosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center.

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France – Organic cocktail white puddings – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Breeders’ Bio
Model names or references
Organic cocktail white puddings
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3483190001076 M320 Use-by date 11/12/2023
Packaging
Under a vacuum
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/18/2023 to 11/27/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 85 059 004 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan, System U

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Luxembourg – Kuddelfleck from the Cactus brand – Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli and Staphylococci

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Name; Kuddelfleck in pieces

Brand; Cactus

Use-by date (DLC); 07/12/2023

Batch; 465.23

Sales period; 11/24/23 to 11/27/2023

Name Sliced ​​Kuddelfleck
Brand Cactus
Use-by date (DLC) 07/12/23
Batch 465.23
Sales period 11/24/23 to 11/27/2023

Danger  : Presence of Listeria monocytogenes , Escherichia coli and Staphylococci

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as the immunocompromised and elderly and young children may experience neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be particularly attentive to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

Among  Escherichia coli , some can cause food poisoning which can occur within a week after consumption and result in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

Staphylococcus aureus can cause symptoms that usually include nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. In more severe cases, dehydration, headache, muscle cramps, and transient changes in blood pressure and pulse rate may occur. The illness is relatively mild and usually lasts only a few hours to a day; however, in some cases the illness is severe enough to require hospitalization.

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Israel – Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the margherita pizza – Hatif Kafur AA 2005 Ltd

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Gov IL

Hatif Kafur AA 2005 Ltd. would like to inform its customers that an inspection carried out by the Jerusalem District Food Service at the Ministry of Health found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the margherita pizza

 

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Aldi Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons due to the possible presence of Salmonella

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FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.34
Product Identification: Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons (frozen); pack size: 800g
Batch Code 712654; Best before date: 22 May 2025
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

The above batch of Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons is being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Aldi stores.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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Czech Republic – TESCO CHICKEN BREAST ROCK, fresh, quality class A – Salmonella

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Illustrative photo #5

Place of inspection:
Brno ( Bělohorská 4492/161, 636 00 Brno )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Meat and meat products / Packaged meat

TESCO CHICKEN BREAST ROCK, fresh, quality class A
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella – serotyping

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Infantis , which can cause a disease called salmonellosis, was detected in the food  .

Batch: 23384102
Expiration date: 28/09/2023
Packaging: PP tub with label
Country of origin:  Ukraine
Date of sample collection: 26/09/2023
Reference number: 23-000862-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Cabernet sauvignon – quality red wine with the attribute selection from grapes, 2018, dry, alc. 13.5% vol. – Histamine

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Place of inspection:
Mikulov ( K Vápence 966/3, 692 01 Mikulov )
ID: 25771540
Food group: Wine / Still wines with traditional expressions

Cabernet sauvignon – quality red wine with the attribute selection from grapes, 2018, dry, alc. 13.5% vol.
Category: Counterfeit food
Invalid parameter:

histamine

The presence of histamine was proven in the wine, even though the wine was marked as “histamine-free” on the website http://www.vinocibulka.cz, where the control sample was purchased.

The consumer was thus provided with misleading information about the composition of the food.

Batch: 1/18CS
Packaging: glass bottle with a volume of 0.75 l
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.75 l
Manufacturer: filled in: Portz Insel sro, K Vápence 966/3, Mikulov
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 8/29/2023
Reference number: 23-000864-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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