Category Archives: Food Safety Alert

USA – Rachael’s Food Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Wrap Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

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Rachael’s Food Corporation, a Chicopee, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,246 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wrap products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The ready-to-eat meat and poultry wraps were produced from July 15, 2022, through July 20, 2022. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 7.5-oz. sealed plastic container packages containing “ATLANTIS FRESH MARKET Italian Style Wrap” with lot codes 22195, 22196, 22199 and 22200, and “Enjoy before” dates of 07/30/22. 07/31/22, 08/01/22, 08/02/22 and 08/03/22 represented on the label.
  • 7.5-oz. sealed plastic container packages containing “RACHAEL’S FOOD CORPORATION Italian Style Wrap” with lot codes 22195, 22196, 22199 and 22200, and “Sell Through” dates of 07/30/22. 07/31/22, 08/01/22, 08/02/22 and 08/03/22 represented on the label.
  • 7.5-oz. sealed plastic container packages containing “ATLANTIS FRESH MARKET Turkey Club Wrap” with lot codes 22195, 22196, 22199 and 22200, and “Enjoy before” dates of 07/30/22. 07/31/22, 08/01/22, 08/02/22 and 08/03/22 represented on the label.
  • 7.5-oz. sealed plastic container packages containing “RACHAEL’S FOOD CORPORATION Turkey Club Wrap” with lot codes 22195, 22196, 22199 and 22200, and “Sell Through” dates of 07/30/22. 07/31/22, 08/01/22, 08/02/22 and 08/03/22 represented on the label.
  • 7.5-oz. sealed plastic container packages containing “ATLANTIS FRESH MARKET Buffalo Style Chicken Wrap” with lot codes 22195, 22196, 22199 and 22200, and “Enjoy before” dates of 07/30/22. 07/31/22, 08/01/22, 08/02/22 and 08/03/22 represented on the label.
  • 7.5-oz. sealed plastic container packages containing “RACHAEL’S FOOD CORPORATION Buffalo Style Chicken Wrap” and with lot codes 22195, 22196, 22199 and 22200, and “Sell Through” dates of 07/30/22. 07/31/22, 08/01/22, 08/02/22 and 08/03/22 represented on the label.
  • 8-oz. sealed plastic container packages containing “ATLANTIS FRESH MARKET Chicken Caesar Wrap” with lot codes 22195, 22196, 22199 and 22200, and “Enjoy before” dates of 07/30/22. 07/31/22, 08/01/22, 08/02/22 and 08/03/22 represented on the label.
  • 8-oz. sealed plastic container packages containing “RACHAEL’S FOOD CORPORATION Chicken Caesar Wrap” with lot codes 22195, 22196, 22199 and 22200, and “Sell Through” dates of 07/30/22. 07/31/22, 08/01/22, 08/02/22 and 08/03/22 represented on the label.
  • 8-oz. sealed plastic container packages containing “ALL TOWN CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP” with lot codes 22195, 22196, 22199 and 22200, and “Sell Through” dates of 07/30/22. 07/31/22, 08/01/22, 08/02/22 and 08/03/22 represented on the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST 34657” or “P34657” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.

The problem was discovered by FSIS during follow-up procedures after a routine FSIS product sample confirmed positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.

Germany – Tahin Halva in plastic tray with snap-on lid -Salmonella

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Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 08/02/2022
Product name:

Tahin Halva in plastic tray with snap-on lid

Manufacturer (distributor): Manufacturer: Türk Gida Kodeksine Uygun Üretilmistir.; Isletme Kayit No: TR-42-K003512 – Turkey Importer: WBZ Nord GmbH Banksstraße 1 – 28 20097 Hamburg
Reason for warning:

The product contains Salmonella of serogroup C.

Packaging Unit: 300g
Durability: 11/2023

Germany – Schani Kasoori Methi (dried fenugreek leaves) – Salmonella

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Manufacturer (distributor):

Global Foods Trading GmbH Am Winkelgraben 1A 64584 Biebesheim am Rhein

Reason for warning:

Detection of Salmonella spp.

Packaging Unit: 100g and 1kg
Durability: Best before 01/2024
Lot identification: 19FEB22X1/1
Further information:

Salmonella disease manifests itself within a few days after infection with diarrhoea, abdominal pain and occasionally vomiting and a slight fever. The symptoms usually subside on their own after a few days. Babies, small children, senior citizens and people with a weakened immune system in particular can develop more severe illnesses. Anyone who has eaten this food and develops severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and report possible salmonella infection.

It makes no sense to seek preventive medical treatment without symptoms.
Further information on the pathogen can be found here: http://www.infection-protection.de/erregersteckbriefe/salmonellen

Reference is made to the attached customer information.

Manufacturer’s website:

Italy – Oligomineral Natural Mineral Water 1.5 lt – Staphylococcus aureus

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Brand : Fonte Valle Reale

Name : Oligomineral Natural Mineral Water 1.5 lt

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 2 August 2022

Documentation

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France – Superior cooked ham AC 3 walnuts trad – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Tradilege
  • Model names or references Superior cooked ham
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3266110051043 22607676 22.43 Use-by date 08/26/2022
  • Packaging The cutting
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/22/2022 to 07/25/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Bought at the trad department between 07/22/2022 and 07/25/2022
  • Geographic area of ​​sale E.Leclerc Pessac
  • Distributors E.Leclerc Pessac

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of listeria monocytogenes below 40
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – Norwegian smoked salmon – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name prod fish
  • Model names or references Pre-sliced ​​Norwegian smoked salmon
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    716158 Use-by date 08/09/2022
  • Packaging Under a vacuum
  • Marketing start/end date From 20/07/2022 to 26/07/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 77.122.005 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors prod’fish blanc sebert foodimport cisseymaree

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Listeria monocytogenes <10ufc/g
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

Research – Chinese Foodborne Botulism Outbreaks Have High Mortality Rate; Tofu, Beef Common Causes

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A study published in China CDC Weekly provides insight into foodborne botulism outbreaks in China. Researchers conducted an epidemiological analysis for the years of 2004–2020, which revealed a high mortality rate for cases of foodborne botulism and informed recommendations for reducing such outbreaks in China.

In the epidemiological analysis, data was collected from 22 of 31 Chinese provincial-level administrative divisions (PLADs) of the National Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Surveillance system, as well as the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, and Chinese Science and Technique Journals. The number and proportion of foodborne botulism outbreaks, illnesses, and deaths by PLAD; food types associated with outbreaks; and contributing factors were observed.

In total, 80 foodborne botulism outbreaks occurred in China during 2004−2020, with 386 illnesses and 55 deaths; initial misdiagnosis occurred in 27.5 percent of botulism cases. Most outbreaks were reported between June and August, aside from a spike in cases in January. Of the 22 PLADs that reported foodborne botulism outbreaks, Xinjiang reported the largest number of outbreaks (20), followed by Qinghai (13). Home-cooked, traditionally processed stinky tofu and dried beef were the most common vehicles for Clostridium botulinum, linked to 51.25 percent of botulism cases. Improper processing and storage practices contributed to 77.5 percent of foodborne botulism outbreaks.

Based on the study’s findings, the researchers suggest the implementation of botulism prevention and food safety education for farmers and herders in Xinjiang and Qinghai. The researchers also stress the urgency of improving Chinese foodborne illness outbreak investigation.

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Argentinian Groundnuts and Peanuts

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Aflatoxins in Argentine groundnut kernels in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in Argentine groundnut kernels in the Netherlands

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Exceeding the MRL for aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from Argentina in the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland

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Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts, unroasted from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in Groundnut from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in Groundnut from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in Groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella -Polish Chicken Products – Sesame Seeds – Polish Turkey Products – Pistachio Kernels – Tom Ka Khai Soup – Poultry Meat

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Salmonella typhimurium in turkey meat from Poland in Belgium and Croatia

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Presence of Salmonella spp. in Indian hulled sesame seeds from India in Greece

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Salmonella spp. in pistachio kernels from Iran in Latvia and Germany

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Salmonella in Tom Ka Khai Steamed soup from Belgium in the Netherlands

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Salmonella Infantis and Escherichia coli in poultry meat (chicken quarter) from Ukraine in Poland and the Netherlands

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Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella spp in chicken neck skin from Poland in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Netherlands, Uzbekistan

RASFF Alert – Clostridium botulinum – Trout Fillet

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Clostridium botulinum in trout fillet (-packing) from Turkey in Austria, Germany, Hungary and Switzerland