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Germany – Various spices / spice mixtures – Salmonella

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LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication:

09/24/2021

Product name: Various spices / spice mixtures
Manufacturer (distributor):

Raimund Hofmann Industrietechnik GmbH (manufacturer), sales through various distributors

Reason for warning: Salmonella
Packaging Unit: see attached press release
Durability: see attached press release
Lot identification: see attached press release
Additional Information:

Reference is made to the attached press release from the food company.

Contact to the responsible authorities:
Baden-Württemberg: poststelle@mlr.bwl.de
Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Bremen:Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de
Hamburg:poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Saarland:poststelle-luv@lav.saarland.de
Saxony:poststelle@sms.sachsen.de
Saxony-Anhalt:poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
Schleswig-Holstein:poststelle@jumi.landsh.de
Thuringia:LM-Ueberendung@tlv.thueringen.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Press release
Press release.PDF

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Canada – European Butcher brand Smoked Pork Hock recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, September 24, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on September 8, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

European Butcher is recalling European Butcher brand Smoked Pork Hock from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold in Ontario.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
European Butcher Smoked Pork Hock Variable (approx. 250 g) Variable Batch #33228
All Best Before dates

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Related recalls

2021-09-08 – European Butcher brand Bacon “Chuncks” and Smoked Side Bacon Slices recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Product photos

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  • European Butcher - Smoked Pork Hock - Variable (approx. 250 grams) - front
  • European Butcher - Smoked Pork Hock - Variable (approx. 250 grams) - side

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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Canada – Unisoya brand Organic Tofu – Fine Herbs recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, September 24, 2021 – Unisoya (1986) Inc. is recalling Unisoya brand Organic Tofu – Fine Herbs from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold in Quebec.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Unisoya Organic Tofu – Fine Herbs 454 g 0 62859 00006 8 Best before
21OC04

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Product photos

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  • Unisoya - Organic Tofu - Fine Herbs - 454 grams - label

Public enquiries and media

Company information
Unisoya (1986) Inc.: Mohammed Kouaou, Email: qualite@unisoya.com
Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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Italy -Clam or Lupine- E.coli

Posted on September 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Finittica srlu

Name : Clam or lupine

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 24 September 2021

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France – Old fashioned black pudding with onions – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Prestige of Sarthe
  • Names of models or references Old fashioned black pudding with onions
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3700155201631 36250 Use-by date 09/29/2021
  • Products List Consumer_ poster.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging under a vacuum
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/08/2021 to 09/24/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR72.132.002CE
  • Further information Brew of black pudding with onion sold by the section by the cut
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Casino, U system, Leclerc, Carrefour, Wholesalers

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – Lentils and tofu salad Organic 160g Franprix – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Franprix
  • Names of models or references Lentils and tofu salad Organic 160g Franprix
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3263858056118 21253 Use-by date 09/28/2021
  • Packaging Plastic tray and lid
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/10/2021 to 09/23/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Franprix and Franprix distribution networks

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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USA – Illinois La Mex and El Sombrero restaurants likely linked to nationwide Salmonella outbreak

Posted on September 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

As of September 21, 2021 the CDC reported (revised later to 279)  infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg reported from 29 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 3, 2021 to September 13, 2021.

Of note, Illinois has 28 illnesses reported and the following two health departments produced interim reports on seemingly separate Salmonella outbreaks that now are likely linked to the multi-state Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak that appears linked to cilantro consumption.

On September 9th, the Grundy County Health Department identified at least eight Salmonella cases in Grundy County that appear to be linked to the La Mex restaurant located 115 E. Jackson Street in Morris Illinois. Illnesses appeared linked to food consumed at La Mex restaurant between 8/31/2021 and 9/7/2021.

On September 4th,  the McHenry County Department of Health reported a foodborne illness outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness caused by Salmonella.  The illnesses were linked to El Sombrero restaurant at 314 Lincoln Ave, Fox River Grove. Those who ate at the food establishment from August 23 to September 3, regardless of if they develop symptoms or remain well, were asked to assist MCDH in collecting data to conduct a comprehensive investigation of this illness outbreak to eliminate the public health risk.

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USA – CDFA ANNOUNCES RECALL OF RAW COW MILK PRODUCED AT VALLEY MILK SIMPLY BOTTLED OF STANISLAUS COUNTY – Campylobacter

Posted on September 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

CDFA

SACRAMENTO, September 22, 2021 – Raw cow milk produced and packaged by Valley Milk Simply Bottled of Stanislaus County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones.  The quarantine order came following the confirmed detection of the bacteria Campylobacter jejuni in the farm’s packaged raw whole cow milk sampled and tested by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

The raw cow milk is distributed in one-gallon (128 oz) and half-gallon (64 oz) plastic jugs with brown colored bottle caps and labeled as “Valley Milk Simply Bottled Raw Milk” or “DESI MILK Raw Milk”. The recall order applies to products marked on the container with expiration code dates of SEP 26 2021 through OCT 03 2021.

Consumers are strongly urged to dispose of any product remaining in their refrigerators, and retailers are to pull the product immediately from their shelves.  Products from the firm marked with other expiration code dates or with bottle caps of a different color than brown are not subject to the recall order.

CDFA found the campylobacter bacteria in a routine sample collected at the Valley Milk Simply Bottled production and packaging facility.  No illnesses have been reported.

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USA – Salmonella Outbreak with Unknown Food Source

Posted on September 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

CDC

A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this fast-growing outbreak. If you have symptoms of a Salmonella infection, talk to your healthcare provider and report your illness to your health department to help investigators solve this outbreak.

Fast Facts
  • Illnesses: 279  (152 new)
  • Hospitalizations: 26  (8 new)
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 29  (4 new)
  • Recall: No
  • Investigation status: Active

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USA – Cilantro May Be the Source in Mystery Multistate Salmonella Outbreak

Posted on September 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Salmonellaa

Cilantro may be the source in the mystery multistate Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak, according to a dendrogram on the National Center for Biotechnology Information site, part of the National Institutes of Health. According to that information, cilantro has tested positive for Salmonella Oranienburg, the bacteria that has caused this outbreak.

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