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France -Minced Beef Steak PARTHENAISE 5% and 15% – STEC E.coli O157

Posted on November 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name ANDRE BUTCHERS
  • Model names or referencesminced beef steak PARTHENAISE 5% and 15%
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    030001026 Use-by date 14/11/2022
  • Packaging Trays of 2 or 4 minced steaks in a protective atmosphere
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/11/2022 to 14/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 69.027.063 EC
  • Further information Oval tag identifying the PARTHENAISE breed
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: AIN (01), ISERE (38), RHONE (69), SAONE-ET-LOIRE (71)
  • Distributors Butcher André (Rillieux, Vaulx en Velin, Isle d’Abeau, Champagne, Villefranche, Tignieu, Vinzelles, Bourg en Bresse)

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Self-monitoring detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

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Research – Listeria monocytogenes in the Food Processing Environment

Posted on November 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

CMR

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that causes listeriosis, a relatively rare but potentially fatal disease with a 19% mortality rate and a 99% hospitalisation rate. It affects mainly elderly and immunocompromised individuals.

Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods are particularly dangerous with regard to L. monocytogenes as there is no further anti-microbial step between production and consumption. The purpose of this work is to review the importance of Listeria monocytogenes in the food processing environment.

Recent Findings

Cross-contamination from the processing environment to the food at production or at retail level is the most common route of RTE food contamination. If present on a food matrix,L. monocytogeneshas a remarkable ability to survive andcan grow during refrigeration to sufficient numbers to cause disease.SummaryWhile hygiene processes and awareness can help control ofL. monocytogenesin food processing environments, newmethods such as bacteriophages and bacteriocins are being applied to control it in food, reducing public healthissues.

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Viet Nam – 257 students hospitalized after school lunch – Suspected Food Poisoning

Posted on November 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

VN Express

257 students at a school in central Khanh Hoa Province were rushed to hospital after lunch after showing signs of food poisoning.

Following a Thursday lunch at Ischool, with over 900 students signing up for lunch, dozens of them began to show signs of stomachache, vomiting, diarrhea and fever, according to the Khanh Hoa Department of Health.

They were later rushed to multiple hospitals. As of Friday noon, five hospitals have received a total of 149 students. Their health is now stable.

The health department is still updating the data, and no final number of affected students has been made as some of them may not go to the hospital.

Pham Huu Binh, principal of the school which consists classes from first to 12th grades, said food samples of the lunch on Thursday have been sent to a medical center for analysis. The lunch consisted of rice, boiled chicken and sauces made from eggs and oil.

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USA – Raw Milk recalled in New York due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today warned consumers not to consume unpasteurized raw milk from the farm of Eric and Jessica Nickol due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.  The Eric and Jessica Nickol Farm is located at 995 County Highway 35, Maryland, NY 12116 in Otsego County. To date, no illnesses have been reported to the Department associated with this product.

A sample of the milk collected by an inspector from the Department was discovered to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. On November 9, 2022, the producer was notified of a preliminary positive test result. Further laboratory testing, completed on November 14, 2022, confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the raw milk sample. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of harmful bacteria.

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France – PROSCIUTTO ALLE ERBE 100G – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name the Tradizioni D’Italia Charcuterie Workshop
  • Model names or references PROSCIUTTO ALLE ERBE 100G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3664335100001 L 236665 Date of minimum durability 16/11/2022
  • Packaging Transparent tray 100g
  • Marketing start/end date From 20/10/2022 to 16/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark IT 1907 L EC
  • Further information Only products bearing the additional code “01” following the barcode 3664335100001 are affected by the recall. The barcode is on the back label on the back of the product.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC.

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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Spain – Presence of Salmonella in Chistorra (Cheese) from Spain

Posted on November 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

ACSA

Alert joke

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has communicated to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the Coordinated System of Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI), an alert, transmitted by the health authorities of Navarre, regarding the presence of  Salmonella , in the CHISTORRA DE NAVARRA product.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product number:  CHISTORRA DE NAVARRA
  • Product appearance: Vacuum packed.
  • Lot number: 222429
  • Expiry date: 02/26/2023 and 02/27/2023
  • Unit weight: 220g
  • Temperature: Refrigerated

The manufacturing company has withdrawn the product from the market, distributed exclusively in LIDL supermarkets, which has published information about it on its website.

The withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels will be verified by the competent authorities.

With the available information , there is no evidence in Spain of any notified case associated with this alert.

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

The presence of  Salmonella  in the products can pose certain risks to the health of the people who consume them. If you have consumed this product and present any symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (mainly diarrhea and/or vomiting accompanied by fever and headache), it is recommended to go to a health center.

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France – Ground ginger – Bacillus cereus

Posted on November 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name The Good Spices of Mr Maurice
  • Model names or references Ground ginger Jar 155 ml / sachet 250 g / sachet 500 g / sachet 1 kg
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3760138824059 BATCH TA0366 Date of minimum durability 30/04/2024
    3760138822185 BATCH EH1666/EH1728 Date of minimum durability 30/04/2024
    3760138820389 BAG LOT EH1666 / EH1728 Date of minimum durability 30/04/2024
    3760138820372 BAG LOT EH1666 / EH1728 Date of minimum durability 30/04/2024
  • Packaging SMALL PLASTIC POT OF 45 GR / BAGS OF 250 GR – 500 GR – 1 KG
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/08/2022 to 18/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: GUADELOUPE (971), MARTINIQUE (972)
  • Distributors CARREFOUR – SUPER U – LECLERC – O MARCHE – CASINO – DISCOUNT CENTER – COLIPRIX – ECOMARKET – CENTRALE EDOUARD – PROMOCASH
  • List of points of saleLIST_CLIENTS_POTENTIAL_POT_GINGEMBRE_-_AOUT_TO_OCTOBER_2022.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Investigations conducted due to the detection of bacteria (Bacillus Cereus) have resulted in the withdrawal and precautionary recall of this product.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Bacillus cereus

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France – FOUR SPICES – Bacillus cereus

Posted on November 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name The Good Spices of Mr Maurice
  • Model names or references FOUR SPICES 155 ml and 500 ml jar / 250 g sachet / 500 g sachet / 1 kg sachet
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3760138823342 Jar Set TA0365/TA0378 Date of minimum durability 30/05/2024
    3760138823090 Jar Set TA0365/TA0378 Date of minimum durability 30/05/2024
    3760138822338 Bag Lot EH1683/EH1708/EH1725 Date of minimum durability 30/05/2024
    3760138820815 Bag Lot EH1683/EH1708/EH1725 Date of minimum durability 30/05/2024
    3760138820822 Bag Lot EH1683/EH1708/EH1725 Date of minimum durability 30/05/2024
  • Packaging SMALL PLASTIC POT OF 45 GR / BAGS OF 250 GR – 500 GR – 1 KG
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/08/2022 to 18/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: GUADELOUPE (971), MARTINIQUE (972)
  • Distributors CARREFOUR – SUPER U – LECLERC – O MARCHE – CASINO – DISCOUNT CENTER – COLIPRIX – ECOMARKET – CENTRALE EDOUARD – PROMOCASH
  • List of points of saleLIST_CLIENTS_POTENTIAL_POT_GINGEMBRE_-_AOUT_TO_OCTOBER_2022.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Investigations conducted due to the detection of bacteria (Bacillus Cereus) have resulted in the withdrawal and precautionary recall of this product.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Bacillus cereus

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Canada – Mounet Group brand Labneh – Soft Unripened Cheese in Vegetable Oil recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on November 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product
Labneh – Soft Unripened Cheese in Vegetable Oil
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Clostridium botulinum
What to do

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

Mounet Group - Labneh - Soft Unripened Cheese in Vegetable Oil - 350 g - Front
Mounet Group - Labneh - Soft Unripened Cheese in Vegetable Oil - 350 g - Lot

Affected products

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

The recalled product has been sold in Quebec.

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

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness. Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Germany- Pork and beef hot dog sausages – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/18/2022
Product name:

Pork and beef hot dog sausages

Manufacturer (distributor):

Goldschmaus Natur GmbH & Co. KG Industriestrasse 10 – 12 49681 Garrel

Reason for warning:

Positive finding of Listeria monocytogenes

Packaging Unit: 32 pcs(pack)
Durability: 12/17/2022
Production date: 11/07/2022
Lot identification: 0419163
Further information:

Listeria
A listeria disease usually manifests itself within 14 days after infection with diarrhea and
fever. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system in particular
can develop more severe illnesses with blood poisoning and meningitis. In
pregnant women, even without symptoms, the unborn child can be harmed.
Anyone who has eaten this food and
develops severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and report possible Listeria infection.
Pregnant women who have eaten this food should seek medical
treatment and advice even if they have no symptoms. For other people without symptoms, this is not
sensible.

Manufacturer’s website:

https://www.goldschmaus.de/

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