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Hong Kong – Not to consume a kind of French raw milk goat’s cheese suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella

Posted on May 10, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Not to consume a kind of French raw milk goat’s cheese suspected to be contaminated with salmonella

Issue Date	7.5.2021
Source of Information	Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission
Food Product	A kind of raw milk goat’s cheese imported from France
Product Name and Description	Product name: Picodon Aop Brand: Janier Batch numbers: 12260610, 13260610, 14260610, 15260610, 16260610 Place of origin: France Importer: Le Quinze Vins Limited
Reason For Issuing Alert	The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission that the above-mentioned raw milk goat’s cheese sample was found by the French manufacturer to have been contaminated with salmonella. The manufacturer concerned has initiated a recall locally. According to the information provided by the RASFF, some of the affected products have been imported into Hong Kong.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety	Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer concerned for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported the above batches of the product, and some of them were sold. Upon notification by the exporter concerned earlier, the importer has already stopped sale of the affected product, initiated a recall and destroyed the remaining product. The CFS has alerted the trade to the incident, will continue to follow up and take appropriate action.
Advice to the Trade	Stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess it.
Advice to Consumers	Not to consume the affected batches of the product if they have bought any.
Further Information	The CFS press release Members of the public may call the importer’s hotline at 2329 8028 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.

Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2021-5-7

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Raw Milk Goats Cheese – Chicken Meat Preparation – Psyllium Husk Powder

Posted on May 7, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Salmonella spp in raw milk goat’s cheese from France in Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK and Luxembourg

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Salmonella in chicken meat preparation from Belgium in France and the Netherlands

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Salmonella in psyllium husk powder from India in Denmark

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France – Product recall: LA FERME DE SAINT PANCRACE raw milk goat cheese – Salmonella

Posted on May 7, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Product recall: LA FERME DE SAINT PANCRACE raw milk goat cheese

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 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 by notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
• fresh
cheeses • young and semi-dry
cheeses
• tommes • picodons

▸ Lot of
cheeses from 03/28/2021 to 04/27/2021

▸ Start / end date of marketing
From 03/29/2021 to 04/26/2021

▸ Health mark
FR-26-346-082-CE

▸ Distributors
Ets janier

▸ Consumer service contact
0760172627

▸ Source
LA FERME DE SAINT PANCRACE

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USA – Consumer Alert: Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination in Breese Hollow Dairy Raw Milk

Posted on May 4, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today warned consumers not to consume unpasteurized raw milk from Breese Hollow Dairy due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Breese Hollow Dairyis located at 454 Breese Hollow Rd, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 in Rensselaer County. To date, no illnesses have been reported to the Department associated with this product.

A sample of the milk collected by an inspector from the Department was discovered to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. On April 23, 2021 the producer was notified of a preliminary positive test result. Further laboratory testing, completed on April 27, 2021, confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the raw milk sample. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of harmful bacteria.

The Department recommends that any consumers who purchased raw milk from Breese Hollow Dairy immediately dispose of it and call the farm at (518) 892-0388.

Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis, which can be a serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, cancer patients, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis can cause miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. It can also cause short-term, flu-like symptoms, such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea in healthy people.

It is important to note that raw milk does not provide the protection of pasteurization. Pasteurization is a process that heats milk to a specific temperature for a set period of time. Pasteurization kills the bacteria responsible for numerous illnesses and diseases such as listeriosis, salmonellosis, campylobacteriosis, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria, and brucellosis. Pasteurization of milk is recognized internationally as an effective means of preventing outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, including listeriosis.

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Research – Fate of Salmonella spp. in the Fresh Soft Raw Milk Cheese during Storage at Different Temperatures

Posted on May 2, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

MDPI

The aim of this study was to determine the survival kinetics of Salmonella spp. in unripened, fresh raw milk cheese during storage at 5, 15 and 25 °C. Microbiological (coliforms and E. coli, S. thermophilus, Lactococcus sp., total microbial count and Enterobacteriaceae) and physicochemical (pH and a_w) characteristics were also determined. Two primary models were used to estimate the kinetic parameters of Salmonella spp., namely Weibull and Baranyi and Roberts (no lag) models. Additionally, goodness-of-fit of the primary models was assessed by calculating the R-Square and mean square error. Salmonella spp. growth in the unripened raw milk cheese was inhibited during storage, but nevertheless bacteria survived at 5 °C for 33 days (2.5 log cfu/g) and 15 °C for 18 days (1.8 log cfu/g). A decrease in the number of Salmonella spp. populations from an initial concentration 6.6 log cfu/g to below a detection limit was observed at 25 °C after 7 days of storage of contaminated cheese samples. It was concluded that the storage temperature significantly influenced the inactivation rate of Salmonella spp. in fresh raw milk cheese and proceeded faster at 25 °C compared to remaining storage temperatures.

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USA – Illegal Raw Milk Butter seized in Michigan

Posted on April 23, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today is advising consumers not to eat any raw milk products produced at a dairy farm owned by John Shetler, in Morley, Michigan. The production and sale of raw milk and raw milk products is a violation of the Manufacturing Milk Law, MCL 288.696(1), Grade A Dairy Law, MCL 288.538(1), and Food Law, MCL 289.6140(1). Additionally, the products were produced in a facility not licensed or inspected by the department.

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RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Raw Sheeps Milk

Posted on April 16, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Listeria monocytogenes (4500 CFU/g) in cheese from raw sheep’s milk from Spain in Spain

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USA – Washington: Campylobacter infections linked to unpasteurized raw milk

Posted on April 6, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Outbreak News Today

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The Washington Department of Health reports five lab-positive campylobacteriosis cases in individuals who consumed Dungeness Valley Creamery raw milk. The raw milk was purchased in Clallam, Skagit, Kitsap, and Clark Counties.

Dungeness Valley Creamery has issued a voluntary recall of all raw milk product with a ‘Best By’ date of April 13, 2021, or earlier. These products may be contaminated with Campylobacter bacteria, which can cause serious illness. The recalled product is bottled in gallon, half-gallon, quart and pint containers. It was sold to customers in western Washington in the on-farm store, outside retail stores and drop-off locations. Health officials urge consumers not to drink any Dungeness Valley Creamery raw milk product with a ‘Best By’ date of April 13, 2021, or earlier, and to discard any leftover product, or return it to the place of purchase.

“Unpasteurized raw milk can carry harmful bacteria and germs. Foodborne illnesses can be caused by many different foods; however, raw milk is one of the riskiest,” said Dr. Scott Lindquist, State Epidemiologist for Communicable Diseases.

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Salami – Raw Milk Cheese – Frozen Sweetcorn Kernels – Frozen Poultry Meat – Feta Cheese – Chicken Tandoori Wrap

Posted on April 2, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Listeria monocytogenes (up to 300 CFU/g) in salami from Spain in the Czech republic

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Listeria monocytogenes (<10 CFU/g) in chilled raw milk cheese from France in France

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suspicion of Listeria monocytogenes in and incorrect labelling (not ready-to-eat) on frozen sweetcorn kernels from Hungary in Hungary

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Listeria monocytogenes (< 10 CFU/g) in frozen poultry meat products from the Netherlands in Belgium

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Listeria monocytogenes (< 10 CFU/g) in feta cheese from Greece in France

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Listeria monocytogenes (<10 CFU /g) in wrap chicken tandoori from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

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Singapore – Recall of Graindorge Petit Camembert Au Lait Cru from France due to presence of shigatoxin-producing E.coli

Posted on April 1, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

SFA

The European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a notification on the recall of Graindorge Petit Camembert Au Lait Cru (raw milk cheese) from France due to the presence of shigatoxin-producing E.coli(STEC).

2. The implicated product was imported into Singapore by Indoguna (Singapore) Pte Ltd. The importer has confirmed that the product has been recalled and is no longer available for sale. Consumers who feel unwell after consuming the implicated product may wish to seek medical attention.

3. STEC infection can occur by consuming contaminated food, particularly raw or unpasteurised milk. Food contaminated with STEC may not look or smell spoilt but can still cause serious infections. Symptoms of STEC infection can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and vomiting. Raw milk cheese

4. Consumers who choose to consume raw milk cheese must be aware of the risks involved. Raw or unpasteurised milk and milk products is likely to contain more bacteria and other pathogens compared to pasteurised milk and milk products. This may include E. colibacteria. As a precaution, vulnerable groups of people, especially young children, pregnant women, elderly persons, or people with chronic illness such as diabetes, should avoid eating raw food.

5. The key to preventing foodborne illnesses lies in good food hygiene and food safety practices.

Consumers are advised to:

•Thoroughly cook raw food from animal sources;

•Keep raw food separate from vegetables, fruits, cooked and ready-to-eat food;

•Avoid raw (unpasteurised) milk or foods made from raw milk;

•Wash hands, utensils, or food preparation surfaces before and after handling raw food.

6.Details of the products areas follows.Implicated product:Product name: Graindorge Petit Camembert Au Lait Cru x 6 (150 g)Best before: 28/03/2021Country of origin:FranceIssued by the Singapore Food Agency31 March 2021

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Category Archives: Raw Milk

Hong Kong – Not to consume a kind of French raw milk goat’s cheese suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella

Not to consume a kind of French raw milk goat’s cheese suspected to be contaminated with salmonella

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Raw Milk Goats Cheese – Chicken Meat Preparation – Psyllium Husk Powder