Category Archives: Food Safety Management

France – Sheep Farmer Cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
GAEC LAIT BERBIS
Model names or references
Galouray, Broutay, Yogurts, Bricotta, Faita, Cottage cheese, Herb mousse
Product identification
Batch
see product list in attachment
All lots
Products List
productlisting.pdfAttachment
Start/end date of marketing
Until 06/17/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Country of Ploermel,
Distributors
GAEC LAIT BERBIS

USA – Food safety in season at farmers markets

Food Safety News

Farmers Market season is in full swing, and shoppers are out in full force.  Smiles are abundant, and for good reason. From watermelons in Texas to fresh greens in the northern climes, this is the season that puts local agriculture in the spotlight.

Food safety is also in the spotlight. At a recent farmers market in Mount Vernon, WA, Jack and Mary Kay Going, who were going home with some micro-greens and lettuce, said that freshness rates high on their food-safety list. They also like to buy from farmers who specialize in what they’re selling. Cleanliness is another important “must” they look for. “The sellers should definitely have clean hands,” said Jack. “Definitely,” said Mary Kay, enthusiastically agreeing with her husband.

Over at Lopez Brothers Farms, Abi Merino and Jose Lopez were doing a brisk business selling berries and three kinds of cherries. Both were wearing gloves as they filled various sized baskets according to customers’ preferences.

USA – Ice cream cakes sold at Wegmans recalled because of Listeria

Lex Blog

Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery of Wilmington, MA is recalling ice cream cakes because of possible Listeria contamination. Wegmans has also posted a recall letting consumers know that the recalled Abilyn’s Ice Cream Cakes were sold at their stores.

According to the company, they were informed on the evening of June 21, 2024, by their production partner, that recent testing by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has detected the presence of possible contamination on the production line that has been used to produce our Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery ice cream cakes.

The company has recalled all flavors of ice cream cake with a Best By date between April 20, 2024, and April 20, 2025.

USA – Macadamia nuts recalled over Listeria contamination

Lex Blog

Andersen & Sons Shelling, Inc. of Vina, CA is recalling dry roasted macadamia nuts because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 16, 2024, and is ongoing.

The recalled product was distributed nationally in the U.S.

France – Saint Nectaire AOP Farmer with raw milk – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BURON
Model names or references
Saint Nectaire AOP Farmer with raw milk BURON
Product identification
Batch Date
All lots Use-by date between 06/19/2024 and 06/28/2024
Products List
List_of_concerned_products.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Film-wrapped cheese portions
Start/end date of marketing
From 06/04/2024 to 06/19/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Portions of cheese cut and packaged in our store, sold in packaged fresh cheese boxes (next to fruits and vegetables)
Geographical sales area
Notre Dame d’Oé
Distributors
Intermarché Notre Dame d’Oé

France – FROZEN WHOLE RAW TROPICAL SHRIMP 400G – Vibrio vulnificus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
GOLDEN SEAFOOD
Model names or references
FROZEN WHOLE RAW TROPICAL SHRIMP 400G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
26048741 VN 089 V 101NTSF17 ALDIFR 23057B Minimum durability date 10/22/2025
Packaging
400G
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/18/2024 to 06/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the freezer
Health mark
DL 89
Geographical sales area
Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, , , Centre-Val de Loire, , , Grand-Est, , , Hauts-de-France, , , Île-de-France, , , Normandy, , , Nouvelle-Aquitaine, , , Occitanie, , , Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Distributors
ALDI

USA – Totally Cool, Inc., Recalls All Ice Cream Products Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products, because they have the potential 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. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Products were distributed nationwide, and available in retail locations and direct delivery.

The products included in the recall is:

Product can be identified by comparing the date and plant information on the product. Example photographs of the impacted product are provided below.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Totally Cool, Inc. has ceased the production and distribution of the affected products due to FDA sampling which discovered the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The company continues its investigation and is taking preventive actions. No other products produced by Totally Cool, Inc. are impacted by this recall.

Consumers who have recalled product in their possession are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Totally Cool, Inc. at 410-363- 7801 and regulatory@totallycoolicecream.com, between 8am and 4pm eastern, Monday to Friday.

Link to Product Table and Images

France – Cheese – LE SAINT DENIS – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
White cheese
Model names or references
Saint Denis
Product identification
Lot Date
Saint denis lot 011 Minimum durability date 08/05/2024
Packaging
wooden case
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/21/2024 to 06/06/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR79.202.024 CE
Further information
Product sold by the cut.
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Creamery/GMS/Market

France – Aramits goat cheese 4kg – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Aramits
Model names or references
Goat cheese 4Kg
Product identification
Batch Date
Goat 4 Kg 311212 Minimum durability date between 09/03/2024 and 09/23/2024
Packaging
Whole cheese
Start/end date of marketing
From 04/30/2024 to 05/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR64-029-106-CE
Further information
Thermized milk
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Intermarché, Leclerc, Super U, Auchan, Relais d’Or, wholesalers, creameries

France – Saint Nectaire AOP Farmer with raw milk – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BURON
Model names or references
Saint Nectaire AOP Farmer with raw milk BURON
Product identification
Batch Date
All lots Use-by date between 06/19/2024 and 06/28/2024
Products List
List_of_concerned_products.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Film-wrapped cheese portions
Start/end date of marketing
From 06/04/2024 to 06/19/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR63.335.004CE
Further information
Portions of cheese cut and packaged in our store, sold in packaged fresh cheese boxes (next to fruits and vegetables)
Geographical sales area
Notre Dame d’Oé
Distributors
Intermarché Notre Dame d’Oé