Category Archives: Food Safety

Netherlands – Safety warning Jumbo FP Morbier (cheese) from Jumbo – STEC E.coli

NVWA

Jumbo warns against Jumbo FP Morbier (cheese). The product may contain STEC bacteria. Eating Jumbo FP Morbier (cheese) can pose a health risk, especially in pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system. Do not eat the product.
See the Jumbo website
Which product is it?

Product: Jumbo FP Morbier (cheese)
Barcode: 233355700XXXX
Best before (THT): 18-10-2023

Germany – Natural salmon ham -uneven slices – Listeria monocytogenes

LMW

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication: 16.10.2023
Product name:

Natural salmon ham -uneven slices-

Product images:

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Manufacturer (distributor):

Tresch & Sohn GmbH Kanarienweg 6-8 33335 Gütersloh

Reason for warning:

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

Durability:

MHD 15.10.2023 – 17.10.2023

Lot identification:

23538507

Additional Information:

Further information can be found in the enclosed customer information.

USA – Phu Huong Food Company Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef and Poultry Meatball Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS USDA

Phu Huong Food Company, a Rosemead, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 602 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef and chicken meatball products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The fully cooked RTE beef and chicken meatball items were produced on Oct. 2, 2023, and packaged on Oct. 3, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 11-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing “BÒ VIÊN PHÙ-HƯƠNG GÂN BEEF MEATBALLS (WITH BEEF TENDONS) (Chicken added / Cô Gá)” with lot codes 200101 through 200124 on a sticker on the back of the package.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 7681” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in California.

The problem was discovered when FSIS performed routine product testing and the results identified Listeria monocytogenes in the product.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Click to access Recall-049-2023-Labels.pdf

Czech Republic – Beskydy cheese threads – Listeria monocytogenes

Potravinynapranyri

Place of inspection:
Dolní Lhota ( Československy tankistů 93, 74766 Dolní Lhota )
ID: 75475481
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Beskydy cheese threads
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Listeria monocytogenes

The pathogenic bacteria Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the product . This bacteria can cause a disease called listeriosis.

Expiration date: 5/26/2023
Packaging: not packed
Manufacturer: Michal Kocar
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 5/19/2023
Reference number: 23-000025-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

Czech Republic deep-frozen chicken breast muscle – Salmonella

Potravinynapranyri

Place of inspection:
Dašice ( Křichenského 451, 53303 Dašice )
ID: 60108703
Food group: Meat and meat products Unpackaged: meat, minced meat, semi-finished meat

deep-frozen chicken breast muscle
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella Enterica sera. Enteritidis

Pathogenic bacteria Salmonella Enterica sera were detected in frozen chicken meat . Enteritidis . This bacteria can cause a disease called salmonellosis.

Batch: 23182201
Best before date: 1/5/2025
Quantity of the product in the package: 10 kg
Manufacturer: EU Poultry, SK 10094 EC
Country of origin:  Ukraine
Date of sample collection: 5/10/2023
Reference number: 23-000023-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

Czech Republic – Royal ham – Listeria monocytogenes

Potravinynapranyri

Place of inspection:
Dolní Břežany ( Ke Dvoru 340, 25241 Dolní Břežany )
ID: 62420224
Invalid parameter:

Listeria monocytogenes

The pathogenic bacteria Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the product . This bacteria can cause a disease called listeriosis.

Expiration date: 31/8/2023
Manufacturer: Jiří Kozojed – Butchery and charcuterie
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 8/24/2023
Reference number: 23-000027-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

Canada – Ararat brand Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

Gov Canada

Summary

Product
Tahina
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

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

Distribution
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
Possibly other provinces and territories

The food recall warning issued on 2023-09-24 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s food safety investigation.

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

USA -Don Miguel Foods Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Carne Asada Burrito Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS USDA

Don Miguel Foods, a Dallas, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 10,642 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) carne asada burrito products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The frozen RTE carne asada burrito items were produced on September 27, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 7-oz. individual wax paper packages containing “DON MIGUEL Hand Made BURRITO CARNE ASADA” with date code D23270 printed on the package.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 20049” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail convenience store locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the establishment’s laboratory testing indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The establishment notified FSIS that some of the affected product was distributed into commerce.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.

Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

France – ROAST PORK ORLOFF CHORIZO EMMENTAL – Salmonella

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name UNBRANDED
  • Model names or references UNBRANDED
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    43923 Use-by date 10/14/2023
  • Start/end date of marketing From 02/10/2023 to 13/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 77-152-011 CE
  • Further information PRODUCT SOLD IN TRADITIONAL CHARCUTERY
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Île-de-France
  • Distributors CARREFOUR MARKET

UK -Moonshine’s Products Ltd recalls several products because of concerns over food safety

Gov UK

Moonshine’s Products Ltd are recalling several products because of temperature control breaches, microbiological contamination risks and other potential food safety risks as a result of unsafe production procedures, which make these products unsafe to eat and means they could potentially cause serious illness or death if consumed.

Product details

Moonshine’s Products Chilli con Brisket
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Guinness (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products 3 Green Chilli (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Chilli – Pineapple (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Smokey Bacon Tomato (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Burger Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Chip Shop Curry (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Bolognese
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Chicken Curry
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Satay Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Sweet BBQ Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Sweet Chilli Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Tomato and Tarragon (Soup)
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Carrot and Coriander (Soup)
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Habanero (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024

Risk statement

Unsafe production practices for the products listed above make these products unsafe to eat and means they could potentially cause serious illness or death. Additionally, there is a risk that the glass bottles may explode which may cause injury.

Action taken by the company

Moonshine’s Products Ltd are recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed at the point of sale. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.