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France – Duck cocktail pâté 500g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Brient
  • Names of models or references Duck cocktail pâté 500g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3346650207022 000001892455 Use-by date 12/10/2021
    3346650205301 000001892455 Use-by date 12/10/2021
  • Packaging500g
  • Start date / End of marketing From 05/11/2021 to 10/11/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 35196001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Promocash Metro

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – Cervelas vinaigrette 500g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name The choice of caterer
  • Names of models or references Cervelas vinaigrette 500g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3346650213078 000001890854 Use-by date 11/22/2021
  • Packaging500g
  • Start date / End of marketing From 04/11/2021 to 10/11/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 35196001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Casino Franprix Cora Leclerc Intermarché Tomat Ceriz La Ferme du Pont des Landes Le Père Champain Hyper Primeurs Fresh Courneuve La Ferme du Spahi

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – little cow and faisselle cow cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name The cheese box
  • Names of models or referencessmall fresh cow small ripened cow cow’s cheese 500grs
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    5/10 to 11/10 Recommended consumption date between 01/11/2021 and 07/11/2021
  • Packaging bare cheese pot of faisselle
  • Start date / End of marketing From 08/10/2021 to 23/10/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information sales period between 8/10/2021 and 23/10/2021
  • Geographical sales area Departments: CALVADOS (14)
  • Distributors The Cheese Box (market, amap)

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – Vanilla dessert cream – Salmonella

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Ana-Soiz’s Farm
  • Names of models or references Vanilla dessert cream 4 * 100g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3760284320030 Vanilla dessert cream Use-by date 11/17/2021
  • Packaging4 * 100g
  • Start date / End of marketing From 10/26/2021 to 11/06/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 35.168.059 CE
  • Geographical sales area Departments: ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44), MORBIHAN (56), HAUTS-DE-SEINE (92), VAL-DE-MARNE (94), VAL-D’OISE (95)
  • Distributors Intermarché, Leclerc, Carrefour, Super U, Biocoop, Cora, Producers store
  • List of points of saleList_of_sale_points.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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Canada – MVP brand yellow onions recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Yellow onions
Issue
Food » Microbial Contamination » Salmonella
What to do

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

Affected products
Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional information
MVP Yellow onions 50 lb / 22.7 kg N/A Imported between July 1, 2021 and August 31, 2021 Produce of Mexico

Issue

Industry is recalling MVP brand yellow onions from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled products have been sold in Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

These products may also have been sold in bulk, loose, or in smaller packages with or without a label and may not bear the same brand or product names. The CFIA will continue its investigation and additional recalls may follow.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
  • Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment
  • Do not consume the recalled products
  • Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

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Canada – AlBurj brand Tahina and Halawa recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Product
Tahina and halawa
Issue
Food » Microbial Contamination » Salmonella
What to do

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

Affected products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
AlBurj (Arabic characters only) Tahina 800 g 6 217000 020646 P: 06/2021
E: 11/2022

P: 06/2021
E: 05/2023
AlBurj Tahina 18 kg 6 217000 020646 P: 06/2021
E: 05/2023
AlBurj (Arabic characters only) Halawa Original (Arabic characters only) 800 g 6 217000 020172 P: 06/2021
E: 05/2023
AlBurj (Arabic characters only) Halawa Pistachio Extra (Arabic characters only) 800 g 6 217000 020677 P: 06/2021
E: 05/2023

Issue

Jabbour Export/Import Ltd. is recalling AlBurj brand Tahina and Halawa from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled products have been sold in Alberta.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
  • Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment
  • Do not consume the recalled products
  • Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

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Canada – Certain Broadwood Farm brand microgreens recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Product
Certain microgreens
Issue
Food » Microbial Contamination » Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume the recalled product

Affected products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Broadwood Farm Broccoli Microgreens 75 g 6 27987 64959 8 November 13, 2021
Broadwood Farm Seasonal Mix Microgreens 100 g 6 27987 64958 1 November 13, 2021

Issue

Industry is recalling certain Broadwood Farm brand microgreens from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled products have been sold in Ontario.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
  • Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home
  • Do not consume the recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

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Research – Research expands ability to detect, kill harmful biofilms

Posted on November 9, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Food safety practices evolve as new technology and knowledge of the pathogens that spread foodborne illnesses becomes available.

In recent years, researchers have increasingly focused efforts on biofilm and its ability to thrive in nature and in food production and processing facilities. Biofilm is formed by a pathogen — or more often, a mixture of different pathogens — that builds a protective layer using extracellular polymeric substances (EPS).

A majority of foodborne illnesses can be traced to pathogens housed in biofilms, according to food safety research. Academics and food trade associations have stepped up efforts in recent years to learn more about biofilm, which naturally fights efforts to sanitize food contact surfaces in processing and manufacturing facilities.

Recent studies have looked at products and practices to eradicate or control biofilms in different segments of the food industry, from produce to meat processing and poultry farms.

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India – 32 students hospitalised after suspected food poisoning

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The Hindu

Thirty-two students of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, under the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University were admitted to the taluk hospital at Vythiri after suspected food poisoning at their hostel on Friday.

Their condition is stable and were discharged after being provided medical treatment, District Medical Officer R. Renuka told The Hindu. The college was closed a fortnight ago after many students of the women’s hostel of the college were admitted to hospital after showing symptoms of suspected food poisoning.

The Health department had intensified preventive steps in the wake of the suspected food poisoning, Dr. Renuka said.

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Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Donnybrook Fair Tipperary Brie due to the Presence of E. coli

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FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.96
Product: Donnybrook Fair Tipperary Brie; pack size:155g; approval number: IE 1089 EC
Batch Code: Use by date: 17/11/2021
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batch of Donnybrook Fair Tipperary Brie is being recalled due to the presence of E. coli.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

E. coli at the levels detected indicates a possible hygiene issue and the potential for the presence of harmful bacteria.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Donnybrook Fair Tipperary Brie

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