Category Archives: Food Testing

Australia – The Loose Leaf Lettuce Company — Asian Salad Mix 120g and 200g, and Special Salad Mix 30g, 60g and 200g – Salmonella

PSA

Photograph of Asian Salad Mix 200g and Special Salad Mix 200g

Identifying features

SKU
9350201000271, 9350201000004, 9350201000042

What are the defects?

The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination.

What are the hazards?

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should not eat this product and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact The Loose Leaf Lettuce Company on 08 9575 2086 or via their web site www.looseleaf.com.au

Traders who sold this product

Distributors and through Metcash/IGA

Where the product was sold
Western Australia
Dates available for sale
  • 11 March 2020 – 23 March 2020

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

USA – Guan’s Mushroom Co Recalls Enoki Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Guan’s Mushroom Co of Commerce, CA is recalling all cases of its 200g/7.05 ounce packages of Enoki Mushroom (Product of Korea) because it has 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.

The recalled products were distributed from CA, NY, PA in retail stores through produce distributors or wholesalers.

The Enoki comes in a 200g/7.05ounces, clear plastic package with the description “Enoki Mushroom” in English, Korean and French, and Guan’s logo in the front. At the back, there are UPC code: 859267007013 and package code 14-1 at lower right corner.

The product is being shipped in a white cardboard box with 25 pcs of 200g. The box contains Guan’s logo in green color and #02473.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by State of California revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 200g package of Enoki.

The distribution of the product has been suspended.

Consumers who have purchased 200g packages of Enoki are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact the company at 323.223.1188.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Guan’s Mushroom Co.
 323.223.1188

Product Photos

Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Burren Smoke House Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Due to the Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.17
Product: Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon; pack sizes: 90g, 180g, 500g.
Batch Code: 291/03 or 29103
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Burren Smokehouse is recalling the above batch of Smoked Irish Organic Salmon due to the low level detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are advised to check their fridges and freezers for the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.  Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.  

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Caterers should not use the implicated batch.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the above batch and to dispose of it.

Burren Smokehouse FOP

Research – Coronavirus: no evidence that food is a source or transmission route

EFSA

EFSA is closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is affecting a large number of countries across the globe. There is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus.

EFSA’s chief scientist, Marta Hugas, said: “Experiences from previous outbreaks of related coronaviruses, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), show that transmission through food consumption did not occur. At the moment, there is no evidence to suggest that coronavirus is any different in this respect.”

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has said that while animals in China were the likely source of the initial infection, the virus is spreading from person to person – mainly via respiratory droplets that people sneeze, cough, or exhale. More information on coronavirus and food can be found in this FAQ by the BfR, Germany’s risk assessment body.

Scientists and authorities across the world are monitoring the spread of the virus and there have not been any reports of transmission through food. For this reason, EFSA is not currently involved in the response to the COVID-19 outbreaks. However, we are monitoring the scientific literature for new and relevant information.

Research – COVID-19 and the Food Industry

New Food Magazine

While we hear reassurance from food safety bodies such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) that “there is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of COVID-19,” we are all still, surely, feeling a little uncertain. Is our food truly safe? What impact will this unprecedented pandemic have on the food and beverage industry further down the line?

EFSA’s Chief Scientist, Marta Hugas, said that “experiences from previous outbreaks of related coronaviruses, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), show that transmission through food consumption did not occur” and that we – industry and consumer alike – can be confident that this translates to COVID-19.

Philippines – 2 dead from food poisoning in Negros

Tempo

BACOLOD CITY – Two members of a family died while three others were hospitalized due to food poisoning in Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental Tuesday.

Fatalities were brothers aged seven and eight.

Police Major Clifford Batadhay, town police chief, said the children’s father gathered crabs locally known as “kumong-kumong” or “krukudlong” here Monday. The following day, they cooked it and ate it for breakfast.

USA – Clover Sprouts E. coli O103 Outbreak Updated: 39 Sick, 2 Hospitalized

Food Poisoning Bulletin

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the clover sprouts E. coli O103 outbreak that is associated with Jimmy John’s restaurants and Chicago Indoor Garden raw clover sprouts. Since the last update on February 26, 2020, 25 more patients who live in two states have been identified. Twenty-four of the new patients live in Utah, and Florida has been added to the state count.

Australia – Salmonella – Salad Products

FSANZ

Quality Produce International Loose Leaf Lettuce Company Lettuce Products 

​20 March 2020

Product information

Quality Produce International is conducting a recall of Asian Vegetable Mix 500g, Lettuce Mizuna 500g, Prepack Asian Mix 200g, Special Mix 1kg, Special Mix 200g, Swiss Chard 500g, Tatsoi Baby 500g Loose Leaf Lettuce Company products. The products have been available for sale at various IGA stores and independent retailers in WA.

Date markings

All Best Before 21/03/20 – 28/03/20

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Quality Produce International

08 9455 2777

mail@qualityproduce.com.au

Australia – Salmonella – Salad Products

FSANZ

Foodies Choice Gourmet Greek Salad with Quinoa + Kale

​Date published: 20 March 2020

Product information

Fresh Frontier is conducting a recall of Foodies Choice Gourmet Greek Salad with Quinoa + Kale. The product has been available for sale at IGA, Farmer Jacks, Gilberts Fresh, Rawsters, and SUPA IGA in Western Australia.

Date markings

USE BY 23/3/2020, 24/3/2020, 25/3/2020

Fresh Frontier Gourmet Greek Salad

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Fresh Frontier
08 6162 9958
www.freshfrontier.com.au

Australia – Salmonella -Salad Products

FSANZ

Supreme Salads mesculin salad mixes 

            

​Date published: 20 March 2020

Product information

Supreme Salads is conducting a recall of Garden Salad 150g; Garden Salad 250g; Supreme Salad 150g; Supreme Salad 250g; Greek Salad 150g; Greek Salad 250g.

The products have been available for sale at Independent grocers, including IGAs, and cafes in WA.

Date markings

All best before dates of: 18/03/2020; 19/03/2020; 20/03/2020; 23/03/2020; 24/03/2020; 25/03/2020; 26/03/2020.

Supreme salad mixes

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia.

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Supreme Salads
info@supremesalads.com.au
0407 441427