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Netherlands – AH Gouda cheese young matured 48+ cubes Recall- Samonella

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Albert Heijn has decided to bring back AH Gouda cheese aged 48+ cubes from the shops. Salmonella has been found in this product. It only concerns cheese cubes with an expiration date 2-11-2020.

Consuming the cheese cubes with this expiration date can potentially pose a health hazard, especially for young children, the elderly, people with a weakened immune system and pregnant women. Consult your doctor or general practitioner if you have any questions about health problems.

Customers are requested not to eat the cheese cubes and to return them to an Albert Heijn store, where they will be reimbursed the purchase price upon return of the product.

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USA/Canada – 1,139 Sickened by Cyclospora in the United States and Canada

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1,139 Sickened by Cyclospora in the United States and Canada

727 tied to Fresh Express bagged salads – 412 sick from unknown product.

As of August 26, 2020, 1,102 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in people who had no history of international travel during the 14-day period before illness onset have been reported to CDC by 35 jurisdictions, including 34 states and New York City, since May 1, 2020.

The median illness onset date is June 11, 2020 (range: May 1–August 15, 2020). At least 78 people have been hospitalized; no deaths have been reported.

In Canada, as of July 8, 2020, there are 37 confirmed cases of Cyclospora illness linked to this outbreak in three provinces: Ontario (26), Quebec (10) and Newfoundland and Labrador (1). Individuals became sick between mid-May and mid-June 2020. One individual has been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Individuals who became ill are between 21 and 70 years of age. The majority of cases (76%) are female.

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Netherlands – Important safety warning whole chicken Lidl – Salmonella

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NVWA

Salmonella was found in the Lidl product ‘Whole free-range chicken natural, from the PiqueBroche brand’, with the best before dates 08-09-2020 and 11-09-2020.

Customers are urged not to consume the product. Eating a product with the salmonella bacteria, if not heated enough, can cause fever, stomach pain and diarrhea within 6-48 hours of consumption. In young children, the elderly, people with low immunity and pregnant women, a salmonella infection can lead to dehydration or hospitalization. Consult your doctor for more information if you have any health problems after eating the said product.

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Luxembourg – TRAY OF 2 YELLOW CHICKEN THIGHS, TRAY OF 2 WHITE CHICKEN FILLETS, TRAY OF 3 HIGH CHICKEN THIGHS FROM THE LDC BRAND – PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA

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04/09/2020 • Product recalls • Alerts

Last name	Tray of 2 yellow chicken thighs
Mark	LDC
Bar code	0217823000000
Best before date (DLC)	09/09/2020
Lot	2020037392

Last name	Tray of 2 white chicken fillets
Mark	LDC
Bar code	3266980282882
Best before date (DLC)	09/08/2020 & 09/09/2020
Lot	2020037371

Last name	Tray of 3 tall chicken thighs
Mark	LDC
Bar code	3266980006969
Best before date (DLC)	09/11/2020
Lot	2020037371

Danger: Presence of salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Auchan recall notification.

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

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USA -US rejects 26 farmed shrimp lines from India over Salmonella discoveries

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Intrafish

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) refused entry to 26 shrimp lines in August by the 25th of last month.

None of the refusals were for entry lines of shrimp for reasons related to banned antibiotics. Two of the 26 entry lines denied entry were for shrimp from India refused for the presence of salmonella and for being insanitary.

The low number of total seafood entry lines refused in August continues an unprecedented trend over the four previous straight months.

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USA – Giant Food recalls squash noodle medley due to Listeria concerns

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Giant Food is recalling Giant Food brand squash noodle medley because of possible Listeria contamination.

The product was sold in stores from Aug. 8 – 19. Giant Food officials encourage customers who may have purchased the product not to consume it.

The recalled product is:

UPC #68826718585 with an Aug. 19 “best enjoyed by” date.

Giant removed the product from stores after being notified by the supplier that a regulatory sample of the product tested positive for Listeria. Giant did not report what supplier or ingredient is involved.

Again, customers who purchased the affected product should not consume it and may return it to their local Giant Food store for a full refund. Customers may also contact Giant Food’s Customer Support Center at 888-469-4426.

Possible Listeria contamination prompts recall of squash noodle medley

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USA – Brazil Nuts Cause Salmonella Outbreak in UK; America Could be Next

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Brazil Nuts Cause Salmonella Outbreak in UK; America Could be Next

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France – Salmonella outbreak in France tied to sausage from Spain

Posted on September 4, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Public health officials in France are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak suspected to be caused by fuet, a type of sausage from Spain. The product was also sent to Belgium.

In total, 18 patients with salmonellosis have been identified. They became ill between July 8 and Aug. 3, according to Santé publique France. All patients, including 12 children, had consumed the Spanish dry-cured sausage.

A link between illness and the Spanish company Embutidos Sola SA was confirmed at the start of September, according to the Directorate General for Food (DGAL), the Directorate General for Health and Santé publique France.

Several batches consumed by those sick were found to be contaminated with a Salmonella strain that is a variant of Salmonella Typhimurium.