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Belgium – Sequoia – Organic free-range chicken from Le Picoreur – Salmonella

Posted on November 18, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, Sequoia is withdrawing the Le Picoreur organic free-range chicken product from sale and is recalling it to consumers because of the presence of Salmonella.

Sequoia asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, with proof of purchase for reimbursement.

Product description
– Product name: Organic black free-range chicken
– Brand: Le Picoreur
– Use -by date (DLC) (“To be consumed until”): 18/11/2020, 19/11/2020.
– Batch number: 30708105 // Sanitary stamp: FR 85.223.001 CE
– Weight: variable
– Sales period: from 6/11/20 to 10/11/20
– Type of packaging: cardboard and plastic

The product has was sold via:
– Sequoia Jourdan: 2, rue Gray 1040 Etterbeek
– Sequoia Lepoutre: 512, chaussée de Waterloo 1050 Ixelles
– Sequoia Uccle: 532, chaussée de Saint-Job 1180 Uccle

For any further information , contact:
Sequoia
info@sequoia.bio

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France – Product recall: Casino brand 125g rosette sandwich – Salmonella

Posted on November 18, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Casino brand 125g rosette sandwich

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3222475401657

▸ Lot and DLC
• 030401 – 11/16/20 • 030701 –
11/19/20
• 030901 – 11/21/20
• 031101 –
11/23/20 • 031401 – 11/26/20
• 031501 – 11/27 / 20
• 032101 – 12/03/20

▸ Health
stamp FR 01-159-002 CE

▸ Consumer service contact
For any further information, you can contact the consumer service by dialing the Freephone number: 0 800 13 30 16 (free service and call) from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm.

▸ Source
https://www.geantcasino.fr/

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Israel – Shamir Salads Company 2006 Ltd – Dutch Matias Style Herring Fillet in Oil – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Health Israel .Gov

Shamir Salads Company 2006 Ltd. wishes to inform its clients that upon testing, conducted by the Food Service of Tel-Aviv district, Listeria monocytogenes bacteria were found in a product Dutch Matias style
herring fillet in oil of production date 30/09/2020 (expiry date 29/11/2020) and pack size of 565 grams.
In light of that, and due to preventive caution issues, the company has decided on recalling the product of the market and, in addition, to include a similar product, created on the same date with its details listed in the link above.
We ask those of our clients who possess the products not to consume them and contact the company on any question.

For inquiries and questions, contact our client service by dialing 03-9067744

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USA – Albright’s Raw Dog Food Recalls Chicken Recipe For Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

Posted on November 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Albright’s Raw Dog Food of Fort Wayne, IN is voluntarily recalling 67 cases of Chicken Recipe for Dogs because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected wit Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs was distributed in CA, FL, IL, IN, NH, NJ, NV, NY, PA, and TN and product was distributed through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery.

The product is labeled Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs and is packaged in 2 lbs chubs/rolls. Each chub/roll is printed with “Lot number C000185, Best By 19 May 2021.” Product was sold frozen, and was distributed from the company to distributors from 7/8/20 to 8/27/20.

One animal illness has been reported. No human illnesses have been reported to date.

The problem bacteria was revealed after testing conducted by the FDA. The problem was confined to this batch and the company has ceased the distribution of the batch as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Due to the frozen condition of the product, it is possible that retailers and end users may still have the product in their freezers. Consumers who have purchased Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-260-422-9440 Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm, EST.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 260-422-9440
 albrightsrawdogfood@aol.com

Product Photos

  • “Product image Albright’s Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs”

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France – Product recall: Saint Azay brand straight and curved dry sausages – Salmonella

Posted on November 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Saint Azay brand straight and curved dry sausages

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Foodborne illness caused by Salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more serious in young children, immunocompromised people and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
• 3564700012246 (Dry sausage straight 250g)
• 3564700012253 (Dry sausage curved 300g)

▸ DDM
All DDM until 08/12/20 included

▸ Health
stamp FR 69.238.010 CE

▸ Consumer service contact
0 800 86 52 86 Free service and call

▸ Source
https://www.e-leclerc.com/

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USA – Hundreds sick, 1 dead in nationwide Salmonella outbreak linked to chicks, ducklings

Posted on November 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

USA Today

Chicks and ducklings kept in backyards are the likely source of a nationwide Salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 1,000 people and killed one person, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

The outbreak nearly doubled in size since the CDC’s last report on June 24.  Sick people range in age from 1 to 94-years-old, and more than 150 people have been hospitalized.

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Research – UVC and Foodborne Pathogens

Posted on November 15, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Recently Heard

It really works when UVC runs. When used properly, it can kill up to 99 percent of pathogens. This is why UVC treatment has been used for sterilizing equipment in clinical and laboratory settings for many years. It’s only in the last few years that UVC has started to take off for personal use, especially given the current COVID-19 pandemic.

But in various contexts, there are a lot of legitimate questions and concerns about the safety of using UVC disinfection. And so rightfully. UVC is an exceptionally strong form of ultraviolet radiation that, when not used correctly, can be dangerous to humans. We are almost never exposed to these high-frequency light waves because almost all the UVC emitted by the sun is blocked by the atmosphere. However, in mere minutes, exposure to artificial UVC light can cause sunburn.

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Research – A Comparison of Three Methods for Determining Thermal Inactivation Kinetics: A Case Study on Salmonella enterica in Whole Milk Powder

Posted on November 14, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Journal of Food Protection

Different methods for determining the thermal inactivation kinetics of microorganisms could result in discrepancies of the resulting thermal resistance values. This study determined the thermal resistance of Salmonella in whole milk powder using three methods (Thermal death time (TDT) disk in water bath, pouches in water bath, and TDT Sandwich). Samples from three separate production lots of whole milk powder were inoculated with a five strain Salmonella cocktail and equilibrated to 0.20 a w . The samples were then subjected to three isothermal treatment methods at 75, 80, or 85 °C. Samples were taken out at six timepoints and enumerated for survivors. The inactivation data were fitted to two consolidated models consisting of two primary models (log-linear and Weibull) and one secondary model (Bigelow). Normality testing indicated that all the model parameters were normally distributed. None of the model parameters for both consolidated models were significantly different (α=0.05). The amount of inactivation during the come-up time phase was also not significantly different among the methods (α=0.05). In terms of magnitude, however, the TDT Sandwich showed less inactivation during the come-up time phase and overall less variation in model parameters. The survivor data from all three methods were combined and fitted to both consolidated models, with the Weibull having lower root mean square error and a better fit according to corrected Akaike’s Information Criterion. These results suggest that the three thermal treatment methods are not significantly different from each other and are interchangeable, at least in the case of Salmonella in whole milk powder. Comparisons with more methods, other microorganisms, and larger varieties of food products using the same framework presented in this study could provide guidance for standardizing thermal inactivation kinetics studies for microorganisms in foods.

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France – Product recall: MONIQUE RANOU brand La gourmande duck gizzard salad – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 13, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: MONIQUE RANOU brand La gourmande duck gizzard salad

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Product
Salad Duck gizzards, potatoes, salad, tomatoes, nuts

▸ Barcode
3 250 392 194 185

▸
320g packaging

▸ DLC
09/11/2020

▸ Lot
20302806 L8 xxHxx

▸ Health stamp
FR 61 138 004 CE

▸ Source
https://www.intermarche.com/

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RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Lamb Meal

Posted on November 13, 2020 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in lamb meal from New Zealand in Belgium

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