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Belgium – “Smoked Halibut” sold in the fish section of some Carrefour stores – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

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Brussels, 06-09-2024 – Following an inspection and as a precautionary measure to ensure consumer safety, CARREFOUR, in consultation with the AFSCA, is withdrawing from sale the product “Flétan Fumé” sold in the fish section of certain Carrefour stores in Belgium and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Product Description:

Name: Smoked Halibut

Brand: Carrefour 

EAN code – 1st digits: 2772876

Product sold in the fish department from 08/27/2024

The affected products were only sold in certain Carrefour stores:

Water Passage Street 2 4400 Flemalle
Charleroi Road 579 1410 Waterloo
Tahon Street 16 6041 Gosselies
Strandlaan 19 8670 Koksijde
Breakdown 967 2900 Shots
Albertlaan 80 9400 Nineve
Vlinderlaan 1 C 3360 Korbeek-Lo
Lower Country Street 1 4040 Herstal
Prince Boudewijnlaan 306 2650 Edegem Molenveld
De Robianostraat 155 2150 Borsbeek
Avenue Prince De Liège 57-59 5100 Legs
Parklaan 80-82 2300 Turnhout
Station Street 1 6110 Bomerée

All products have been withdrawn from sale. However, some of these products were marketed on the Belgian market before the withdrawal measure. It is therefore recommended that people who hold the product described above do not consume it and destroy it or return it to the point of sale where they will be reimbursed.

People who have consumed the above-mentioned product and who have a fever, whether isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease with an incubation period of up to eight weeks.

For any further information, you can contact Carrefour Belgium customer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday .

We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience .

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Denmark – Listeria in fish patties – Listeria monocytogenes

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Foedevarestyrelsen

Image of Salling fish meatballs

Scanfish Danmark A/S is recalling Salling Frikadeller af Torsk & Salmon, as the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in the product.

If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which food is recalled

Salling Meatballs of Cod & Salmon

Net weight: 340g

Last date of use: 27.09.24

EAN: 5703370 622166

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in: Føtex and Bilka stores throughout the country and online at BilkaToGo

Why is the product being recalled?

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in the fish patties. Infection with Listeria bacteria can cause flu-like symptoms, fever and headache and, in rare cases, gastrointestinal problems.

Read more about Listeria in food here

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it. 

If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the product, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the product

Scanfish Danmark A/S

Industrihøjen 5

7730 Hørsholm

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France – SARDINE FILLET – Histamine

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
SARDINE FILLET 40/60P FP ANE-FR 2KG
Model names or references
SARDINE FILLET 40/60P FP ANE-FR 2KG
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3581510003998 56290802284 Expiry date 05/09/2024
Packaging
Vacuum packaging 200 to 300 frames
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/31/2024 to 09/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Regions: Pays-de-la-Loire
Distributors
U TEACHES

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USA – Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC., Recalls Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

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FDA

“Milo’s Poultry Farms, Organic Omega 3, Grade A Large, 18 eggs”

Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. of Bonduel, WI is recalling all “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs because these eggs 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.

Milo’s Poultry Farms’ eggs were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan through retail stores and foodservice distributors.

This recall includes:

  • All carton sizes and all egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms.” This recall covers all expiration dates.
  • All carton sizes of “Tony’s Fresh Market” branded eggs, all expiration dates.
  • All cases of eggs for retail foodservice distribution, all expiration dates.

The recall was initiated after the FDA informed the company that environmental samples tested positive for the bacteria. FDA also conducted whole genome sequencing and found that the samples were related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation.

Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC. has ceased production and distribution at this time and will undergo appropriate testing and sanitization of farms and processing equipment.

Consumers who have purchased “Milo’s Poultry Farms” eggs or “Tony’s Fresh Market” eggs are urged not to consume them. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (715) 758-6709.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 (715) 758-6709

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USA – Eagle Produce LLC Recalls Whole Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

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FDA

“KANDY, UPC number code 4050, sticker”

Eagle Produce LLC Scottsdale, AZ is initiating a recall of 224 cases of whole cantaloupe because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and abdominal pain. In rare cases the organism can get into the bloodstream and produce more severe illness such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The cantaloupe subject to the recall include:

Brand

Item Description

UPC Number Code

Lot Code
Kandy Whole Cantaloupe 4050 846468

The products were distributed between August 13th – 17th in Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Virginia and sold in various retail supermarkets. The cantaloupes are identified with a red and white sticker with KANDY across the top and UPC number code, 4050 No other products or lot code dates are affected by this recall.

There have been no reported illnesses attributed to the recalled items to date.

The recall is the result of routine sample testing conducted by the State of Michigan which revealed the presence of Salmonella in cantaloupe sold at retail.

Customers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume the products and should dispose of them. Consumers may contact Eagle Produce LLC for further information at 1-800-627-8674 Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5PM PST. Consumers with concerns about an illness from consumption of this product should contact a health care provider.

The company is cooperating with the FDA regarding this recall.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Eagle Produce LLC
 1-800-627-8674

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France – CHICKEN MERGUEZ – Salmonella

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
UNBRANDED
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0250910000000 All lots Expiry date 08/21/2024
02500910000000 All lots Expiry date 08/22/2024
Packaging
White shrink-wrapped trays
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/17/2024 to 08/22/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
Product sold in self-service trays
Geographic area of ​​sale
CARREFOUR CABADY
Distributors
CANABADY CROSSROADS

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CDC – Keep Food Safe After a Disaster or Emergency

Posted on September 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

CDC

image of refrigerator and freezer with text saying "4 hours in a refrigerator" and text by freezer saying "48 hours in a full freezer and 24 hours in a half-full freezer."

Foods may be unsafe to eat after a disaster or emergency. To prevent foodborne illness, prepare for emergencies and take key steps during and after power outages, floods, and other emergencies.

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USA – Nevada health district posts public alert related to illegal sales of raw milk

Posted on September 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Public health officials in Southern Nevada are alerting the public about illegal sales of unpasteurized, raw milk.

The Southern Nevada Health District posted the alert on Sept. 4 after discovering raw milk on store shelves.

“The sale of raw milk, and its products, is illegal in Clark County due to serious health concerns. SNHD advises residents to only consume pasteurized milk, which is treated to eliminate germs that can cause severe illness,” according to the alert posted by the health district.

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Hong Kong – CFS found excessive Vibrio parahaemolyticus in sample of clam in preserved fish sauce.

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Gov HK

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said today (September 5) that it is actively following up on food poisoning clusters involving clam in preserved fish sauce, including inspecting the food premises concerned. A sample of clam in preserved fish sauce collected from the food premises concerned was found to contain an excessive amount of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The CFS is following up on the case.

“Upon notification by the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health earlier, the CFS immediately sent staff to the food premises concerned in Mong Kok to conduct an investigation and collected a sample of clam in preserved fish sauce and sent to laboratory for testing. The test result showed that the sample contained Vibrio parahaemolyticus at a level of 1 400 000 per gram. According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if ready-to-eat food contains Vibrio parahaemolyticus at a level of more than 1 000 per gram, it is considered unsatisfactory,” a CFS spokesman said.

The CFS has informed the food premises concerned of the irregularity. The food premises concerned have already stopped selling and discarded the affected product according to the CFS’s advice. The CFS has also provided health education on food safety and hygiene to the person-in-charge and staff of the food premises concerned, and requested that they review and improve the food production process and carry out thorough cleaning and disinfection. Prosecution will be instituted should there be sufficient evidence.

According to section 54 of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap. 132), all food available for sale in Hong Kong, imported or locally produced, should be fit for human consumption. An offender is subject to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months upon conviction.

“Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a common bacterium that can cause food poisoning, is naturally present in seawater and often found in seafood. Food poisoning caused by this pathogenic bacterium is usually associated with consumption of undercooked or raw seafood, in particular shellfish, or improperly handled food that is contaminated with bacteria. Common symptoms of food poisoning caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus, including diarrhoea, vomiting, mild fever and abdominal pain, usually occur within one or two days after consumption of contaminated food. Recovery is usually within a few days. Nonetheless, children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with a weaker immune system are more likely to develop severe symptoms,” the spokesman said.

​The CFS will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action to safeguard food safety and public health.

Ends/Thursday, September 5, 2024
Issued at HKT 18:26

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AFSCA – Prepared American from the Fiers brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment

afsca

prepared

In agreement with the AFSCA, FIERS J&B NV is withdrawing the Fiers brand prepared American from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

FIERS J&B NV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where they will be refunded.

Product Description:

  • Product Name: American Prepared
  • Brand: Proud
  • Use-by date (UBD) (“Use by”): 05/09/2024
  • Lot number: 118844
  • Sales period: from 08/31/2024
  • Nature of packaging: black plastic with transparent lid
  • Weight: variable

The product was distributed through various outlets, including: 

Name of the point of sale /

Distribution chain name

 Street + number Postal code Municipality (city)
GB NIEUWPOORT ALBERT I LAAN 213 8620 NEWPOORT
GB MARKET AALST HOVENIERSTRAAT 20 9300 AALST
GB KUURNE Gen. Eisenhowerstraat 56 8520 KUURNE
GB SINT LIEVENS SINT LIEVENSPOORTSTRAAT 59 9000 GENT
GB ZWIJNAARDE NV ZWIJNAARDSESTEENWEG 736 9052 ZWIJNAARDE
GB MAENHOUTSTRAAT MAENHOUTSTRAAT 10 9830 SINT-MARTENS-LATEM

For further information , please contact Mrs Vandenheede; kwaliteit@fiers.net.

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