Category Archives: raw milk cheese

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Spiced Prat Fillet from Latvia in Estonia

Listeria monocytogenes in chicken salad from Belgium in the Netherlands

Listeria monocytogenes on raw milk goat cheese from France in Germany and Belgium

Listeria monocytogenes in ham from Belgium in Luxembourg

Journal of Food Protection

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Research – An assessment of the microbiological quality and safety of unpasteurised milk cheese for sale in England during 2019 – 2020

Posted on October 24, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Cheese made with unpasteurised milk has been associated with outbreaks of illness. However, there are limited data on the prevalence of shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in these products, and a lack of clarity over the significance of E. coli as general indicators of hygiene in raw milk cheeses. The aim of this study was to provide further data to address both of these issues as well as assessing the overall microbiological quality of raw milk cheeses available to consumers in England. A total of 629 samples of cheese were collected from retailers, catering premises and manufacturers throughout England. The majority (80%) were made using cow’s milk with 14% made from sheep’s milk and 5% from goat’s milk. Samples were from 18 different countries of origin, with the majority originating from either the UK (40%) or France (35%). When interpreted against EU microbiological criteria and UK guidance, 82% were considered to be of satisfactory microbiological quality, 5% were borderline and 12% were unsatisfactory. Four samples (0.6%) were potentially injurious to health due to the isolation of STEC from one, >10 4 cfu/g of coagulase positive staphylococci in two and >100 cfu/g of Listeria monocytogenes in the fourth sample. Indicator E. coli and Listeria species were detected more frequently in soft compared to hard cheese. Higher levels of indicator E. coli were significantly associated with a greater likelihood of detecting shiga toxin genes ( stx 1 and/or stx 2).

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France – RAW MILK GOAT CHEESES – E.coli

Posted on October 22, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name GOAT CHEESES
Names of models or references GAEC DES PRAIRIES
Product identification

Lot Dated 299/309/110/210/310/410/510/610

Use-by date between 10/29/2021 and 11/06/2021 79/89/99/109/119/129/139/149/159/169/179/189/199/209/219/229/239/249/259/269/279/289/299/309/110 / 210/310/410/510/610
Start date / End of marketing From 09/29/2021 to 10/07/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area Departments: HAUTE-LOIRE (43)
Distributors Torrilhon salting

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Risk of E.Coli
Risks incurred by the consumer Escherichia coli

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France – Half-goat, half-cow cheese made from raw milk – Salmonella

Posted on October 22, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name GAEC DU MOLLARD
Names of models or references Half-goat, half-cow cheese made from raw milk
Product identification

Lot

Half-goat half-cow cheese made from raw milk sold between 02 October 2021 and 16 October 2021
Products List product_list.pdf Enclosed
Packaging piece
Start date / End of marketing From 02/10/2021 to 16/10/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area Departments: LOIRE (42)
Distributors GAEC DU MOLLARD FR BUTCHER LA GRANGE DES PAYSANS
List of points of saleList_Selling_Points.pdf

Lot
Half-goat half-cow cheese made from raw milk sold between 02 October 2021 and 16 October 2021

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – Raw Milk Goat Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 21, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name fromagerie du thouet
Names of models or references lot 07/10/21
Product identification

GTIN Lot Dated

3770018689289 07/10/21 Date of minimum durability 12/05/2021
Products List The_name_of_fromages.pdf Enclosed
Packaging wooden case
Start date / End of marketing From 10/12/2021 to 10/15/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark FR 79 025 002
Further information goat cheese
Geographical sales area Whole France
Distributors Buisson 94 rungis Min, Chastel 94 800 Villejuif, Sté CNF 33520 Bruges, FDL zi perisse 09160 Lorp sentaraille Les Marchés (place des halles 85000 fontenay le comte) the market for gatine flavors 79200 Pompaire
List of points of sale Point_de_ventes.pdf

GTIN	Lot	Dated
3770018689289	07/10/21	Date of minimum durability 12/05/2021

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Raw Milk Cheese

Posted on October 8, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

E. coli producers STEC in raw milk cheese from France in Italy

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USA – Raw goat milk recalled after testing finds Listeria

Posted on September 30, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

St. John Creamery of Stanwood, WA, is recalling unpasteurized, raw goat milk because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in retail raw goat milk dated 100321 — Oct. 3.

There is concern that consumers may have unused portions of the raw milk in their homes because the best-by dates run through Oct. 10. Anyone who has consumed the raw milk or anyone they served it to should monitor themselves for signs of Listeria infection for the next 70 days.

The whole, raw goat milk, which was bottled in half-gallon and one-pint containers, was sold at the on-farm store, directly to private customers via drop groups, and at retail stores in Western Washington.

France – raw milk goat cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 30, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name park area
Names of models or references logs, chabis, dishes, pyramids, chabichou aop
Product identification

Lot

cheeses from 5/09/2021
Start date / End of marketing From 09/10/2021 to 09/13/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark86045001
Further information raw milk goat cheeses
Geographical sales area Departments: VIENNA (86)
Distributors Poitiers market les couronnerie 86 vivonne market 86 saint sauvant market 86 sale at the farm

Lot
cheeses from 5/09/2021

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – raw milk goat cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 20, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
Product brand name vendée goat
Names of models or references Round thyme, mustard, semi-refined black pepper. Buchette white, semi-matured ash. Semi-refined ash pyramid Semi-refined Cabrette, semi-refined Tomme, semi-refined marbled Tomme. Semi matured white Chabi.
Product identification

GTIN Lot Dated

3760087869026 C21223, C21230 Use-by date 10/10/2021
Start date / End of marketing From 08/16/2021 to 09/13/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark85-095-001
Geographical sales area Regions: Pays-de-la-Loire
Distributors Leclerc, Super U, Hyper U.
List of points of salereminder_sale_list.pdf

GTIN	Lot	Dated
3760087869026	C21223, C21230	Use-by date 10/10/2021

Practical information regarding the recall

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