Category Archives: Food Safety Management

France – Salmon Eclair – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Salmon eclair
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    0207559000000 Salmon eclair made on 12/16/22
  • Packaging individual
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Shell: Coup de pates Cream: Normandy Service Fresh Salmon: Brand Mark Sold in the Trad Catering Department
  • Geographic area of ​​saleVernon (27200)
  • Distributors E. Leclerc VERNON

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall  Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes greater than 100 CFU/g

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France – Chopped steak – Salmonella

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name CDV Confolentaise of Meats
  • Model names or references Chopped Steak S/AT x2 10%MG Chopped Steak S/AT x16 10%MG Chopped Steak S/Vide x5 10%MG
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    H221219 Use-by date 28/12/2022
  • Packaging x2 /X16/X5
  • Marketing start/end date From 22/12/2022 to 28/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • DistributorsLeclerc Rocadis Flavors of Antoine Limoges NosEpiceries NetN Small basket of brillac Dominique Isabelle Pressac

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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Australia – Coles Finest Australian Washed Rind Cheese – E.coli

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FSANZ

Product information

Coles Supermarkets is conducting a recall of Coles Finest Australian Washed Rind Cheese. The product has been available for sale at Coles Supermarket stores in VIC and TAS and Coles Online.

​Date markings

Best before dates of 14th Dec 2022 up to and including 1st Feb 2023

Coles Finest Australian Washed Rind Cheese

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (E. coli) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with E. coli may cause illness if consumed

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Consumers should not eat this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

Coles Customer Care

1800 061 562

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Spain – Cooked Pork Head Meat – Listeria monocytogenes

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AESAN

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has learned, through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI), of an alert notification sent by the health authorities of the Basque Country, regarding the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in beef cooked pig’s head from Spain.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name (on label): Cooked pig’s head
  • Brand: Susaeta
  • Lot number: all those currently on the market
  • Expiration date: all
  • Unit Weight: 100g

Available images are attached.

According to the information available, the initial distribution of the products has been in Andalusia and Castilla – La Mancha, although it is not ruled out that there may be distribution in other autonomous communities.

This information has been transferred to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI) in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels.

With the information available there is NO record in Spain of any reported case associated with this alert.

People who have products affected by this alert at home are recommended to refrain from consuming them and return them to the point of purchase.

In the case of having consumed these types of products from the affected batches and presenting any symptoms compatible with listeriosis (fever, headache, vomiting or diarrhea), it is recommended to go to a health center.

In the case of being pregnant, it is recommended to consult the recommendations for consumption during pregnancy made by the AESAN regarding important food hygiene practices for pregnant women, as well as a list of foods that should be avoided during pregnancy because they are associated with to certain biological hazards (among which Listeria monocytogenes stands out ).

The importance of taking extreme hygiene measures to avoid cross-contamination with other products is recalled.

You can expand the information on listeriosis in the following link .

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Germany – Santa Claus in town Santa made of milk chocolate, 200g – Salmonella

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LMW

Alert type:

groceries

Date of first publication:

12/23/2022

Product name:

Santa Claus in town Santa made of milk chocolate, 200g

Product images:

SCIT-Santa Claus-200g-r.jpg
Manufacturer (distributor):

Hans Riegelein & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG distributed and manufactured for Netto Marken-Discount Stiftung & Co. KG

Reason for warning:

salmonella

Packaging Unit: 200 g
Durability: 07/31/2023
Lot identification: L-102293N
Additional Information:

Reference is made to the information below from the food business operator.

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Italy – Cheese – Brillo di TREVISO gr. 380 – Listeria monocytogenes

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Salute

Brand : ACADEMY OF CHEESE

Denomination : Brillo di TREVISO gr. 380

Reason for reporting : Recall for microbiological risk

Publication date : December 23, 2022

Documentation

Documentation

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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Products Containing Micro Greens, Sweet Pea Leaves, and Cat Grass Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

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FDA

baby kale & spinach

cat grass

micro greens

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential presence of Salmonella
Company Name:
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Brand Name:
Wegmans Organic
Product Description:
Microgreens, sweet pea leaves, cat grass

Company Announcement

ROCHESTER, NY – Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is issuing a voluntarily recall on its products containing micro greens, sweet pea leaves, and cat grass because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The affected products were sold at various Wegmans stores in NY, PA, MA, NJ, VA, MD & NC. A full list of potentially affected items can be found on the recall page of Wegmans.comExternal Link Disclaimer and are highlighted below.

Product Size UPC Dates
Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard Micro Greens 1.75 oz UPC 77890-25036 Use by dates: 12/17/22
and 12/24/22
Wegmans Organic Baby Kale & Baby Spinach with Sweet Pea Leaves 5 oz UPC 77890-52377 Use by date: 12/20/22
Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard Cat Grass 1 EA UPC 77890-50938 Sold since: 10/25/22

We are voluntarily recalling these products because some of the soil they were grown in, supplied to Wegmans Organic Farm by bio365 of Ithaca, New York, tested positive for Salmonella by the supplier. This is out of an abundance of caution. No illnesses have been associated with this recall.

Wegmans is placing automated phone calls to alert customers who purchased these products using Shoppers Club cards.

Customers should return these products to the service desk for a full refund. Those with questions may contact Wegmans Food Markets 1-855-934-3663 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please note that due to the holiday our Customer Care Center will close at 4:30 pm on 12/24/22 and reopen at 8:00 am on 12/26/22.

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Research – Emerging Method to Protect Food Crops from Carcinogenic Aflatoxins

Posted on December 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety.Com

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA’s ARS) are using a bioplastic coating to naturally shield seeds from Aspergillus, a type of fungi that produces aflatoxin. Exposure to aflatoxins is a food safety issue due to the compound’s carcinogenic and other harmful effects.

In the U.S., Southern agriculture is most affected by aflatoxins, as hot, dry conditions promote Aspergillus growth and aflatoxin production. Recent science has shown, however, that the Midwestern Corn Belt may be increasingly affected in the near future due to climate change. Corn is highly susceptible to aflatoxin contamination, as are seeds, nuts, feed, stored grain, and other important crops.

The new method for mitigating aflatoxin contamination of crops involves coating seeds with a protective, innocuous strain of Aspergillus, delivered via a mixture of biodegradable, corn starch-based bioplastic and biochar. The competitive Aspergillus strain found in the coating prevents aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus from infecting the seed, and other components of the mixture create a physical barrier that prevents contamination.  

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Czech Republic – Spicy tripe soup – Mold/Mould

Posted on December 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Illustrative photo #1

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Place of inspection:
Prostějov ( Czech Republic Army Corps 591/47, 79811 Prostějov )
ID: 19014325
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye
scent

There were colonies of mold inside the product. The food had a sour smell of spoilage.

Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not have an expiration date. Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: O188907K
Expiration date: 20/10/2022
Packaging: Glass + twist off cap
Quantity of the product in the package: 650 g
Producer: Smokehouse and delicatessen Sláma sro, Růžová 225, 595 01 Velká Bíteš
Date of sample collection: 9/9/2022
Reference number: 22-000632-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Australia – Yoghurt Shop product sold in SA and NT recalled over E.coli contamination

Posted on December 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

ABC News AU

A flavoured yoghurt has been pulled from shelves in South Australia and the Northern Territory due to contamination, with shoppers urged not to consume affected products.

The Yoghurt Shop announced a recall of its 190g Caramel Crumble Yoghurt cups with a best before date of January 23, 2023 due to E.coli contamination.

The product has been available for sale at Coles and IGA supermarkets in South Australia and the Northern Territory, and at On The Run locations in South Australia.

Food Standards Australia and New Zealand said food products contaminated with E.coli may cause illness if consumed.

In a recall notice, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand said the product should not be eaten and should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

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