Category Archives: Food Safety Alert

France – 10 FRESH EGGS FROM FLOOR HEN – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Eggs and egg products
  • Product brand name ECO +
  • Model names or references10 FRESH EGGS FROM FLOOR HEN
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    3450970169103 See list of DCRs and lots attached
  • Products List Poster_reminder_ODNV_ECO_.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging BOXES OF 10 EGGS
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/01/2022 to 06/24/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 78.263.001
  • Further information Only products bearing the additional code 01 following the barcodes are affected by the recall.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Risk of presence of Salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

Nepal – Nepalese cholera outbreak: Kathmandu bans Panipuri

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Kathmandu, June 26: Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is currently facing another outbreak of cholera. As of Sunday, at least 12 people have been infected with the disease, and authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak.

Cases of cholera have been found in several parts of the city, and health authorities have not yet identified the source. It was found that the water sources in many areas contained Vibrio cholerae.

Meanwhile, Kathmandu’s affiliated city, Lalitpur, has banned the sale of Panipuri and chat from Sunday for fear of cholera.

Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) has decided to stop selling and distributing Panipuri and Chatpate in big cities from Saturday. LMC has banned the sale of Panipuri and Chapati, claiming that Vibrio cholerae was found in the water used in Panipuri.

Canada – Gelato Artigianale al gusto di Raspberry Gelato recalled due to possible Norovirus contamination of raspberries used in product

CFIA

None – Gelato Artigianale al gusto di Raspberry Gelato - 1 L None – Gelato Artigianale al gusto di Raspberry Gelato - 1 L (label)

Summary

Product
Gelato Artigianale al gusto di Raspberry Gelato
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Norovirus
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Affected products

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination of the raspberries used in this product.

The recalled product has been sold at Angelo’s Italian Market Inc. (London, ON).

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

France – Eggs – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Eggs and egg products
  • Product brand name harness
  • Model names or references ALL EGGS BEARING AS DCR DATE FROM 06/21/22 TO 07/14/22
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3700468700357 All lots Recommended best before date between 06/21/2022 and 07/14/2022
  • Packaging BOX OF 6 EGGS AND TRAYS OF 30 EGGS
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/24/2022 to 06/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR28.324.001
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: EURE-ET-LOIR (28)
  • DistributorsG20 COURVILLE SUR EURE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall SALMONELLA
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

Czech Republic – Milbona SELECTION PECORINO – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Roznov pod Radhostem ( Meziricska 2302/0, 756 61 Roznov pod Radhostem )
Company ID: 26178541
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Milbona SELECTION PECORINO
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

Mold was found under part of the package under the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. 

The food has not expired. During the inspection, unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this product were not found.

Date of minimum durability: 04.06.2022
Cover: PP + label
Quantity of product in package: 0,083 kg
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sampling: 17. 5. 2022
Reference number: 22-000192-SZPI-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

UK – Sainsbury’s recalls by Sainsbury’s Cooked and Peeled Frozen Large King Prawns because of possible presence of undercooked prawns

FSA

Sainbury’s is recalling by Sainsbury’s Cooked and Peeled Frozen Large King Prawns because of possible presence of undercooked prawns. The possible presence of undercooked prawns may make this product unsafe to eat.

Product details

by Sainsbury’s Cooked and Peeled Frozen Large King Prawns
Pack size 180g
Best before May 2023, June 2023, July 2023, August 2023, September 2023, and October 2023
by Sainsbury’s Cooked and Peeled Frozen Large King Prawns
Pack size 400g
Best before May 2023, June 2023, July 2023, August 2023, September 2023, and October 2023

Risk statement

The possible presence of undercooked prawns may make this product unsafe to eat.

Action taken by the company

Sainsbury’s is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. If you have any questions or concerns, please visit Sainsbury’s website at Sainsburys.co.uk/help or contact their careline on 0800636262.

Research – Risk factors of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in livestock raised on diversified small-scale farms in California

Cambridge Org

Abstract

The increasing number of diversified small-scale farms (DSSF) that raise outdoor-based livestock in the US reflects growing consumer demand for sustainably-produced food. Diversified farms are small-scale and raise a combination of multiple livestock species and numerous produce varieties.

This 2015-2016 cross-sectional study aimed to describe the unique characteristics of DSSF in California, estimate the prevalence of STEC in livestock and evaluate the association between risk factors and the presence of STEC in livestock, using generalized linear mixed models. STEC prevalence was 13.62% (76/558). Significant variables in the mixed effect logistic regression model included daily maximum temperature (OR = 0.95; CI95%: 0.91-0.98), livestock sample source (cattle (OR = 4.61; CI95%: 1.64-12.96) and sheep (OR = 5.29; CI95%: 1.80-15.51)), multiple species sharing the same barn (OR = 6.23; CI95%: 1.84-21.15) and livestock having contact with wild areas (OR = 3.63; CI95%: 1.37-9.62).

Identification of STEC serogroups of public health concern (e.g., O157:H7, O26, O103) in this study indicated the need for mitigation strategies to ensure food safety by evaluating risk factors and management practices that contribute to the spread and prevalence of foodborne pathogens in a pre-harvest environment on DSSF.

France- Rosette with ham – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name Aosta
  • Model names or references AOSTA
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    2910133023600 8303082 Date of minimum durability 07/24/2022
  • Packaging Bulk
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/10/2022 to 06/20/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC Centers

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – MACKEREL FILLET – Histamine

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name BOULONNAIS TRAWLERS
  • Model names or references MACKEREL FILLETS 15969
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    15969
  • Products List Poster_Reminder_Product_TRAD_HISTAMINE.pdf Attachment
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/14/2022 to 06/17/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors SUPER U COURVILLE SUR EURE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall HISTAMINE
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Undeclared allergenic substances
    Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic beverages, meats)
  • Conduct to be adopted by the consumer Stop consuming

USA -Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls

FDA

This guidance represents the agency’s current thinking on the hazards associated with fish and fishery products and appropriate controls for those hazards. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statute and regulations.

How to Report Seafood-Related Toxin and Scombrotoxin Fish Poisoning Illnesses

To help FDA effectively investigate, remove unsafe seafood products from the market, and develop new prevention strategies, the FDA relies on illness reporting from public health officials and healthcare providers.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
(240) 402-2300
SeafoodHACCP@fda.gov

This guidance is intended to assist processors of fish and fishery products in the development of their Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans. Processors of fish and fishery products will find information in this guidance that will help them identify hazards that are associated with their products, and help them formulate control strategies. The guidance will help consumers and the public generally to understand commercial seafood safety in terms of hazards and their controls. The guidance does not specifically address safe handling practices by consumers or by retail establishments, although many of the concepts contained in this guidance are applicable to both. This guidance is also intended to serve as a tool to be used by federal and state regulatory officials in the evaluation of HACCP plans for fish and fishery products.

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Seafood HACCP Video Series

The FDA has developed a Seafood HACCP Video Series, designed to help the seafood industry and federal and state regulators better understand specific concepts described in FDA’s Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guidance. The series consists of 6 videos covering the following topics: Time-Temperature Indicators, Time and Temperature Controls during Unrefrigerated Processing, Secondary Processor Receiving and Storage Controls, Heat Process Validation, Primary Processor Scombrotoxin Controls – Overview and Testing at Receiving, and Primary Processor Scombrotoxin Controls – Harvest Vessel Records.


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June 2022

This guidance represents the agency’s current thinking on the hazards associated with fish and fishery products and appropriate controls for those hazards. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statute and regulations.

Note: This document was corrected on August 3, 2011. The Agency corrected a typographical error appearing in the April 2011 version of this document. The Agency corrected “15%” to “1.5%” so that the sentence in “Chapter 11: Aquaculture Drugs” now reads “Sodium sulfite Used in a 1.5% solution for 5 to 8 minutes to treat eggs in order to improve their hatchability.”

Errata: Corrections and Omissions (PDF – 67KB)