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Belgium – HENRY OYSTERS from the brands “LA BELLE DE QUIBERON” and “LA BELLE DE CANCALE” – Norovirus

Posted on January 13, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall by Cora
Product: HENRY OYSTERS from the brands “LA BELLE DE QUIBERON” and “LA BELLE DE CANCALE”.
Problem: Presence of NOROVIRUS.

The company “Huîtres Henry” is today withdrawing the sale of “Hyîtres HENRY” of the brands “LA BELLE DE QUIBERON” and “LA BELLE DE CANCALE” due to the presence of Norovirus (gastroenteritis virus) .

It is advisable not to consume:

HENRY OYSTERS from the brands “LA BELLE DE QUIBERON” and “LA BELLE DE CANCALE”
PRODUCTION AREA: RIVIERE DE CRAC’H AVAL – N° 56.09.3

PRODUCT/NAME EIGHT. PLATE BELON N°2 1DZ

EIGHT.CR.BRITTANY.QUIBE N¢2 1DZ

EIGHT.CR.BRITTANY.QUIBE N¢3 2DZ
BAR CODE 3532000201233

3532000112522

3532000100239
BATCH PACKING DATE FROM 28/12/2022 to 06/01/2023
SALE PERIOD Until 09/01/2023

The product was distributed via CORA in La Louvière (7100), Chatelineau (6200), Anderlecht (1070) and Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (1200).

CORA has decided, in agreement with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), to withdraw this product from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it and return it to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

Norovirus can cause gastroenteritis in humans. The incubation period is 6 to 48 hours. The main symptoms are: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, as well as less specific symptoms such as fever, headaches and general fatigue. Anyone who has consumed the product mentioned above and who presents these symptoms is invited to consult his attending physician by notifying him of this consumption.

In the meantime, the products have been removed from the shelves and a ‘Customer Reminder’ poster is displayed at the points of sale.

We sincerely apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them of taking the most effective measures to avoid this type of incident.

Any customer wishing additional information can contact our Quality Department and contact the number 071.69.95.24 or by email at the address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE .

The CORA Quality Department

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RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak – Norovirus

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Oysters from France but originating in Ireland suspected of causing foodborne disease in Ireland and Denmark

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RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak – Norovirus

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Oysters from Norway suspected of causing a foodborne disease outbreak in Denmark

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RASFF Alert -Withdrawal from the market of oysters following closure of production zone due to detection of Norovirus and food poisoning

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Withdrawal from the market of oysters following closure of production zone due to detection of Norovirus and food poisoning

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RASFF Alerts – Norovirus – Oysters

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Detection of norovirus in oysters from France in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and Hong Kong

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Norovirus in oysters from France in Italy

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Luxembourg – HOLLOW OYSTERS (N°2, N°3) FROM THE BRAND LA BELLE DE QUIBERON (HUÎTRES HENRY) AND FLAT OYSTERS BELONS BIO N°2 FROM THE BRAND LA BELLE DE CANCALE (HUÎTRES HENRY) – Norovirus

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SAP

Huîtres Henry is recalling the following products in Luxembourg:

Last name Cupped oysters n°2
Mark La Belle de Quiberon (Henry oysters)
Amount:  1 dozen
bar code 3532000112522
Sale period from 03/01/2023 to 09/01/2023
Batches All batches with a packaging date between December 28, 2022 and January 6, 2023
Last name Cupped oysters n°3
Mark La Belle de Quiberon (Henry oysters)
Amount:  2 dozen
bar code 3532000100239
Sale period from 03/01/2023 to 09/01/2023
Batches All batches with a packaging date between December 28, 2022 and January 6, 2023
Last name Organic Belons flat oysters n°2
Mark La Belle de Cancale (Henry oysters)
Amount  1 dozen
bar code 3532000201233
Sale period from 03/01/2023 to 09/01/2023
Batches All batches with a packaging date between December 28, 2022 and January 6, 2023

Danger  : Potential presence of Norovirus

Food poisoning caused by Norovirus results in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by symptoms of acute gastroenteritis (sudden onset of vomiting, nausea and/or diarrhea sometimes associated with abdominal cramps, moderate fever, chills, body aches and headaches). These symptoms appear after 10 to 50 hours after consumption. Pregnant women should be especially alert to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people, small children and the elderly.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Cora

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Cora Recall Notification

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France – BOUCHOT Mussels – Norovirus

Posted on January 10, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name KERMAREE / INTERMARCHE
  • Model names or references BOUCHOT MOLDS
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3476700002182 All lots Use-by date between 23/12/2022 and 11/01/2023
  • Products List MOLDS.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging Trays or bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 20/12/2022 to 04/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 50 145 058 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors SU, CARREFOUR, INTERMARCHE, CASINO, LIDL

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall NOROVIRUS CONTAMINATION

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France – CLAMS – Norovirus

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name KERMAREE
  • Model names or references SMALL, MEDIUM OR LARGE CLAMS
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    3476700005657 All lots
    3476700005596 All lots
    3476700005480 All lots
    3476700005558 All lots
  • Marketing start/end date From 20/12/2022 to 04/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 50 145 058 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CROSSROADS / INTERMARCHE / CASINO

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall NOROVIRUS CONTAMINATION

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USA – Investigation Update on the Arcadia – Norovirus

Posted on January 9, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CDC

Cruise Line: P&O Cruises

Cruise Ship: Arcadia

Voyage Dates: December 29, 2022–January 3, 2023

Number of passengers who reported being ill during the voyage out of total number of passengers onboard: 84 of 1,986 (4.23%)

Number of crew who reported being ill during the voyage out of total number of crew onboard: 10 of 818 (1.22%)

Predominant symptoms: vomiting and diarrhea

Causative agent: norovirus

Actions: In response to the outbreak, P&O Cruises and the crew aboard the ship reported the following actions:

  • Increased cleaning and disinfection procedures according to the ship’s outbreak prevention and response plan
  • Collected stool specimens from passenger and/or crew gastrointestinal illness cases
  • Notified embarking guests of the situation onboard and encouraged illness reporting and good hand hygiene.

VSP is monitoring the ship’s outbreak response and sanitation procedures for the current voyage.

Note: The gastrointestinal illness cases reported are totals for the entire voyage and do not represent the number of active (symptomatic) gastrointestinal cases at any given port of call or at disembarkation.

Learn how passengers can protect themselves with these tips for healthy cruising.

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Belgium – LIVE SHELLS FROM THE KERMARÉE BRAND – Norovirus

Posted on January 6, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Kermarée is recalling the following products:

Last name Winkles alive
Brand Kermaree
Lot/ Sales period All lots sold between 16/12/2022 and 05/01/2023
Last name Clams
Brand Kermaree
Lot/ Sales period All lots sold between 16/12/2022 and 05/01/2023

Danger  : Potential presence of Norovirus

Food poisoning caused by Norovirus results in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by symptoms of acute gastroenteritis (sudden onset of vomiting, nausea and/or diarrhea sometimes associated with abdominal cramps, moderate fever, chills, body aches and headaches). These symptoms appear after 10 to 50 hours after consumption. Pregnant women should be especially alert to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people, small children and the elderly.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Click to access 05012023-rappel-affichette-1.pdf

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

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