Category Archives: Food Safety Alert

Czech Republic – MEAT SAUSAGES POLIČKA Tartar from Czech farms – Beef tartare 250g – STEC E.coli

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Place of inspection:
Pilsen ( Americká 2186/47, 301 00 Pilsen )
Company ID: 26178541
Food group: Meat and meat products / Uncooked perishable products

MEAT SAUSAGES POLIČKA Tartar from Czech farms – Beef tartare 250g
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Escherichia coli producing shiga-toxin (STEC)

The product was found to have a type of Escherichia coli that is able to produce shiga-toxin.

Among other things, Shiga toxins cause diarrhea and can damage the kidneys.

The food cannot be considered safe.

Lots: L: 96382
Expiration date: 05/09/2021
Packaging: PE tray, PAP label
Quantity of product in package: 250 g
Producer: MASO UZENINY POLIČKA as, č.p.300, 572 01 Kamenec u Poličky, Czech Republic
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sampling: 5. 5. 2021
Reference number: 21-000206-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

USA – Muffins recalled over Listeria monocytogenes

Food Poison Journal

Give and Go Prepared Foods (U.S.A.) Corp. announced today a voluntary nationwide recall of certain muffin products due to the potential for the products 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.

USA – Oysters recalled amid Washington’s largest ever Vibrio outbreak

Food Safety News

KSWFOODWORLD

Washington state has initiated a recall of live oysters harvested from the Samish Bay growing area in the Puget Sound area. The recall is in response to multiple cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus illnesses associated with oysters harvested in the area. 

The outbreak has already surpassed the highest number of cases ever recorded by the state for the month of July, according to the state’s Health Department. Distribution details are incomplete but it is known that some of the oysters have gone to Asian and Canadian buyers as well as customers in the United States.

A recent heat wave, coupled with very low tides at mid-day, are likely to blame for the increased rate of illness, which is associated with eating raw or undercooked shellfish, especially oysters that are contaminated with Vibrio. 

The extremely low tides are part of an 18.6-year tide cycle, which means there will be more to come for a period of time during the cycle.

Canada – Notice not to consume smoked fish packaged and sold by Souk Michelet

MAPAQ

WARNING TO THE POPULATION

QUEBEC, July 20. 2021 / CNW Telbec / – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Department of the City of Montreal and the company Souk Michelet, located at 6450 , rue Beaubien Est, in Montreal, is warning the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure its safety.

Product name

Format

Targeted lot

“Souk Michelet, smoked fish”

Variable

Units sold until July 19, 2021

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until July 19, 2021 inclusive, and only at the establishment designated above. It was packaged in transparent bags, under vacuum, and sold refrigerated. The product label includes the words “Souk Michelet”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. He agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Department of the City of Montreal to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. People who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must either return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product does not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, consuming it may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Those interested can consult them in the “Food consumption” section of the MAPAQ website: www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/consommation . They also have the option of registering online, by visiting www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/rappelsaliments , to receive, by email, the food recall releases published by the Department. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQaliments” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliments .

Smoked fish (CNW Group / Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) This link will open in a new window.

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Risk  classification : class 1

Item number:  4372

New Zealand – Recall to manage Listeria in selected LSG Sky Chefs Products

MPI

LSG Sky Chefs New Zealand Ltd is recalling specific batches of selected salads, sandwiches and wraps, products sold at selected supermarkets, retail outlets and petrol stations throughout New Zealand due to the possible presence of Listeria bacteria. 

Listeria can make people sick (listeriosis) if they consume contaminated food.

The listed products and brands with use by dates inclusive of 19/07/2021, 21/07/2021, 22/07/2021 and 23/07/2021 are affected by this recall:

  • Naturezone brand Sweet Chilli Chicken & Asian Slaw Premium Sandwich
  • Naturezone brand Chicken Schnitzel Premium Sandwich
  • Naturezone brand Chicken Schnitzel Salad Wrap
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken Sandwich
  • Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
  • Wild Bean Café brand Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
  • Wild Bean Café brand Chicken Peri Peri Sandwich
  • Wild Bean Café brand Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich
  • Wild Bean Café brand Chicken Noodle Salads
  • Wild Bean Café brand Raw Vegetable Salads
  • Starbucks brand Peri Peri Chicken Pide.

More information including the use by dates, affected products, retail outlets

New Zealand Food Safety national manager food compliance services, Melinda Sando, says customers should check the date marking printed on the packaging for the affected dates.

It is important for consumers to check the product names and use by dates as not all products are affected.

People who have purchased the affected product should throw it away or return it to the retailer for a full refund.

“Listeriosis infection can be serious among vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and their unborn babies, newborn babies, people with weakened immune systems, and the frail and elderly.

“For those in the high-risk groups, listeriosis typically has an incubation period of 2 to 3 weeks (or longer) before symptoms appear.

“Healthy adults are likely to experience only mild infection, causing diarrhoea and flu-like symptoms.

“If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice,” says Ms Sando.

New Zealand Food Safety have not received any reports of illness.

No other products from these brands are affected by this recall. The products have not been exported.

France – FUET – Salmonella

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name CASA RAMÓN
  • Names of models or references FUET EXTRA FUET PEPPER FUET HERBS
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot
    8436045041708 All lots
    8436045040862 All lots
    8436045040312 All lots
  • Packaging PACKAGE 20 CSU
  • Start date / End of marketing From 04/15/2021 to 06/24/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark ES 10.01865 / GE CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors CASINO – FPLP – MONOPRIX – U – INTERMARCHE – CARREFOUR MARKET – AUCHAN SUPERMARCHE – G20 – LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Stop using the product
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the point of sale
    Contact the consumer service
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation Food poisoning caused by salmonella results in sudden onset gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, vomiting) often accompanied by fever and headaches which generally occur 6 to 72 hours after consumption of the contaminated products. These symptoms may be more pronounced in young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. In the absence of symptoms within 7 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. If the product must be cooked before consumption:
  • Contact number0180917160
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Czech Republic – Chicken quarters – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Blatna ( K Jatkam 1504, 38801 Blatna )
Company ID: 03216489
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Salmonella enterica serum. enteritidis

Pathogenic bacteria Salmonella enterica sera were detected in chicken quarters . Enteritidis. This pathogenic bacterium can cause a disease called salmonellosis.

Lots: 51/270521 / C
Expiration date: 6/3/2021
Producer: RAMP TRADE Sp. Z oo, 54 Oswiecimska Street, 41-400 Myslovice
Country of origin:  Poland
Date of sampling: May 31, 2021
Reference number: 21-000034-SVS-CZ
The sample was found by official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

Czech Republic – Push special – Listeria monocytogenes

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Place of inspection:
Lhotsko ( Lhotsko No. 8, 76312 Lhotsko )
Company ID: 28300700
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Listeria monocytogenes

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the product . This bacterium can cause a condition called listeriosis.

Expiration date: 6/27/2021
Packaging: Plastic foil
Producer: Řeznictví Singer sro
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sampling: May 28, 2021
Reference number: 21-000031-SVS-CZ
The sample was found by official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

Czech Republic – Smoked herring fillet VAC – Listeria monocytogenes

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Place of inspection:
Benešov ( Konopiště No. 24, 25601 Benešov )
Company ID: 47534664
Food group: Fish, aquatic animals / Products from fish, smoked animals

Smoked herring fillet VAC
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Listeria monocytogenes

The pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the product . This bacterium can cause a condition called listeriosis.

Expiration date: 7/4/2021
Packaging: vacuum packed in plastic wrap
Quantity of product in package: 150 g
Producer: LÍŠNO as Konopiště No. 24, Benešov
Date of sampling: 18. 6. 2021
Reference number: 21-000035-SVS-CZ
The sample was found by official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

Czech Republic – Cottage cheese pie, forest fruits – Mould

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Place of inspection:
Decin – Decin XXXII-Boletice nad Labem ( Studnicni 415, 407 11 Decin – Decin XXXII-Boletice nad Labem )
Company ID: 27184790
Food group: Bakery products / Pastries

Cottage cheese pie, forest fruits
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

Green mold visible to the naked eye was found on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food had an expiration date.

Date of minimum durability: 05/27/2021
Packaging: PE bag
Quantity of product in package: 220 g
Date of sampling: May 31, 2021
Reference number: 21-000192-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.