Category Archives: food recall

USA – Totally Cool, Inc., Recalls All Ice Cream Products Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with 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.

Products were distributed nationwide, and available in retail locations and direct delivery.

The products included in the recall is:

Product can be identified by comparing the date and plant information on the product. Example photographs of the impacted product are provided below.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Totally Cool, Inc. has ceased the production and distribution of the affected products due to FDA sampling which discovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The company continues its investigation and is taking preventive actions. No other products produced by Totally Cool, Inc. are impacted by this recall.

Consumers who have recalled product in their possession are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Totally Cool, Inc. at 410-363- 7801 and regulatory@totallycoolicecream.com, between 8am and 4pm eastern, Monday to Friday.

Link to Product Table and Images

France – Cheese – LE SAINT DENIS – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
White cheese
Model names or references
Saint Denis
Product identification
Lot Date
Saint denis lot 011 Minimum durability date 08/05/2024
Packaging
wooden case
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/21/2024 to 06/06/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR79.202.024 CE
Further information
Product sold by the cut.
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Creamery/GMS/Market

France – Aramits goat cheese 4kg – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Aramits
Model names or references
Goat cheese 4Kg
Product identification
Batch Date
Goat 4 Kg 311212 Minimum durability date between 09/03/2024 and 09/23/2024
Packaging
Whole cheese
Start/end date of marketing
From 04/30/2024 to 05/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR64-029-106-CE
Further information
Thermized milk
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Intermarché, Leclerc, Super U, Auchan, Relais d’Or, wholesalers, creameries

France – Saint Nectaire AOP Farmer with raw milk – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BURON
Model names or references
Saint Nectaire AOP Farmer with raw milk BURON
Product identification
Batch Date
All lots Use-by date between 06/19/2024 and 06/28/2024
Products List
List_of_concerned_products.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Film-wrapped cheese portions
Start/end date of marketing
From 06/04/2024 to 06/19/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR63.335.004CE
Further information
Portions of cheese cut and packaged in our store, sold in packaged fresh cheese boxes (next to fruits and vegetables)
Geographical sales area
Notre Dame d’Oé
Distributors
Intermarché Notre Dame d’Oé

Nigeria – How unregistered tiger nut drink caused Cholera outbreak in Lagos

Nigerian Tribune Online

The  Lagos State Government has linked a spike in cholera cases in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area to unregistered tiger nut drinks consumed by affected individuals.Food Illness

Upon investigating the surge in cases in Eti-Osa, the government conducted a survey, which revealed that the common factor among patients was the consumption of tiger nut drinks.

USA – FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Certain IQF Oysters from Republic of Korea Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus

FDA

Audience

  • Restaurants and food retailers in Hawaii (HI) and California (CA) that have recently purchased individually quick frozen (IQF) oysters, product of Central Fisheries Co., LTD, Republic of Korea (ROK) (KR 6 SP), harvested on 2/28/2023, from Designated Area No. 2, with a use by date of 2/28/2025 and Lot Code # C-20230228.
  • Consumers in HI and CA who have recently purchased IQF oysters, product of Central Fisheries Co., LTD, ROK (KR 6 SP), harvested on 2/28/2023, from Designated Area No. 2, with a use by date of 2/28/2025 and Lot Code # C-20230228.

Product

The implicated products include certain IQF oysters, product of Central Fisheries Co., LTD, ROK (KR 6 SP), harvested on 2/28/2023 from Designated Area No. 2, with a use by date of 2/28/2025 and Lot Code # C-20230228. The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in HI and CA. The oysters may have been distributed to other states as well.

The photos below are included as an example of product labeling from IQF oysters, product of Central Fisheries Co., LTD, ROK (KR 6 SP), harvested on 2/28/2023, from Designated Area No. 2, with a use by date of 2/28/2025 and Lot Code # C-20230228:

On 6/13/2024, the Hawaii Department of Health advised the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with the consumption of certain IQF oysters from Central Fisheries Co., LTD (KR-6-SP), ROK, harvested on 2/28/2023 from Designated Area No. 2, with use by date of 2/28/2025 and Lot Code # C-20230228.

On 6/19/2024, the ROK advised the FDA that Central Fisheries Co., LTD is voluntarily recallingExternal Link Disclaimer certain oysters due to possible norovirus contamination. The recall includes IQF oysters, product of Central Fisheries Co., LTD, ROK (KR-6-SP), harvested on 2/28/2023 from Designated Area No. 2, with a use by date of 2/28/2025, and Lot Code # C-20230228.

The Central Fisheries Co., LTD oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in HI and CA. The oysters may have been distributed to other states as well.

Sample Product Image - Alert on Certain IQF Oysters from Republic of Korea Designated Area No. 2 Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus
Sample Product Image - Alert on Certain IQF Oysters from Republic of Korea Designated Area No. 2 Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus

Purpose

The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of, and consumers not to consume IQF oysters, product of Central Fisheries Co., LTD, ROK (KR 6 SP), harvested on 2/28/2023 from Designated Area No. 2, with a use by date of 2/28/2025 and Lot Code # C- 20230228, and shipped to distributors in HI and CA because they may be contaminated with norovirus.

Oysters contaminated with norovirus can cause illness if eaten, and potentially severe illness in people with compromised immune systems. Food containing norovirus may look, smell, and taste normal. Consumers of these products who are experiencing symptoms of illness should contact their healthcare provider and report their symptoms to their local Health Department. Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever may be associated with gastroenteritis infections caused by this organism.

Quebec – Notice not to consume olives with candied lemon sold by the company La gourgane – eco-responsible grocery store – Mold/Mould

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , June 21, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company La gourgane – eco-responsible grocery store, located at 23, rue Racine , in Baie- Saint-Paul , advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, due to the possible presence of mold.

Product name

Format

Target lot

“CANDILED LEMON OLIVES”

in bulk

Units sold from March 15, 2024 to June 21, 2024

The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale only at the establishment designated above. The product was sold in bulk, at a self-service counter, in a refrigerated state.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product 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 product does not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, its consumption may represent a health risk.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food 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 X (formerly Twitter) at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliment This hyperlink will open in a new window. .

Italy – PACK OF EGGS OF 6 (MAXI) – Microbial Contamination

Salute

Brand : AZIENDA AGRICOLA VANZELLI GINO

Name : PACK OF EGGS OF 6

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 23 June 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Italy – PACK OF EGGS OF 10 – Microbial Contamination

Salute

Brand : AZIENDA AGRICOLA VANZELLI GINO

Name : PACK OF EGGS OF 10

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 23 June 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Italy – PACK OF EGGS OF 6 – Microbial Contamination

Salute

Brand : AZIENDA AGRICOLA VANZELLI GINO

Name : PACK OF EGGS OF 6

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 23 June 2024

Documentation

Documentation