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Quebec – Notice not to consume various products prepared and sold by the company Restaurant l’Étrier – Food Safety

Posted on November 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Restaurant l’Étrier, located at 547, rue Shefford , in Bromont , advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because they have not been prepared and packaged to ensure their safety.

Product name

Format

Target lot

“Grandma’s Stew”

All

Units sold until November
21 , 2023

“Coconut curry meatballs”

All

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until November 21, 2023, and only at the location designated above. The products were packaged in glass jars with a metal lid and sold at room temperature.

The operator is recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. Additionally, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, their consumption may represent a health risk.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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Scotland – The Cocktail Geeks Ltd recalls various canned cocktails because they have been produced without adequate food safety controls

Posted on November 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Standards Scotland

The Cocktail Geeks Ltd is recalling various canned cocktails because they have been produced without adequate food safety controls and may be unsafe to consume.

Product details:

Products Pack size Best before date
My Precious 150ml All handwritten durability dates
Order 66 150ml All handwritten durability dates
Sorting Potion 150ml All handwritten durability dates
Hellfire 150ml All handwritten durability dates
Dracarys 150ml All handwritten durability dates
Friendly Neighbourhood 150ml All handwritten durability dates

No other The Cocktail Geeks products are known to be affected

Risk

As these products were not prepared in line with food hygiene and legislative requirements, they may be unsafe.

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to The Cocktail Geeks store at 27 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8FS or contact Info@thecocktailgeeks.com for a full refund.

Action taken by the company

The Cocktail Geeks Ltd is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

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USA – Crown Jewels Produce Recalls “Malichita / Z Farms” Label of Whole Cantaloupes Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Salmonella

Posted on November 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Cantaloupes in boxes

Summary
Company Announcement Date:
November 22, 2023
FDA Publish Date:
November 22, 2023
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Salmonella contamination
Company Name:
Crown Jewel Produce Company
Brand Name:
Malichita/ Z Farms
Product Description:
Cantaloupes
Company Announcement
Jewel Marketing and Agribusiness LLC. (dba Crown Jewels Produce) of Fresno, CA is recalling all sizes of 1960 boxes of Malichita / Z Farms Cantaloupes sold between October 31, 2023 and November 9, 2023, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Product was distributed to Ohio, and California through retail and wholesale outlets.

Product was in boxes with a “wood-like” cardboard cartons with the Label “Malichita / Z Farms. The Price Lookup Sticker on the individual fruit is labeled “Malichita”.

This is an ongoing outbreak, and a number of illness have been reported throughout the United States, and Canada.

The company has ceased sales and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.” Information on what consumers should do with the product and where they can get additional information. Consumers who have purchased ‘Malichita / Z Farms” Brand Cantaloupes are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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USA – Sofia Produce, LLC DBA Trufresh Expands Recall to Include all “Malichita” Brand and “Rudy” Brand Fresh Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Salmonella

Posted on November 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Rudy PLU 4050

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Foodborne Illness, Salmonella
Company Name:
SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC dba Trufresh
Brand Name:
Malichita, Rudy
Product Description:
Cantaloupes

Company Announcement

For Immediate Release, November 22, 2023 SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC, of Nogales, Arizona which does business under the name “Trufresh” (“Trufresh”) has expanded its recall of all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, and also labeled with the “Rudy” label to include all cantaloupes sold between the dates of October 10, 2023 and November 3, 2023, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The cantaloupes were distributed directly to the following States in the United States: Arizona, California. Connecticut, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida and Canada. The cantaloupes would have reached consumers through retail produce markets which may be located in states other than those listed above.

Trufresh has been advised that there are 97 illnesses reported to date that have been associated with this strain of Salmonella.

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USA – FDA- Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on November 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #989) has been linked to peaches, plums, and nectarines. FDA issued an advisory on this outbreak. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
  • A new outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall (ref #1203) linked to cantaloupe has been added to the table. FDA issued an advisory on this outbreak. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
  • A new outbreak of Salmonella Newport in a not yet identified food had been added to the table. FDA has initiated a traceback investigation. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
Status
11/22/

2023

 1201 Salmonella
Newport		 Not Yet
Identified		 40 Active
11/22/

2023

 1203 Salmonella
Sundsvall		 Cantaloupe See

Advisory

 Active
11/15/

2023

 989 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Peaches, Plums,
and Nectarines		 See

Advisory

 Active
11/15/

2023

 1192 E. coli
0103		 Not Yet
Identified		 12 Active
11/8/

2023

 1198 Elevated Lead
Levels		 Apple
Cinnamon
Puree		 See

Advisory

 Active
11/1/

2023

 1195 E. coli
O121:H19		 Not Yet
Identified		 37 Active
10/4/

2023

 1190 Salmonella
Thompson		 Onions See

Advisory

 Active

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USA- CDC – Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes

Posted on November 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CDC

Cantaloupe on a white background.

Fast Facts
  • Illnesses: 43
  • Hospitalizations: 17
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 15
  • Recall: Yes
  • Investigation status: Active   (first posted on November 17, 2023)
Recalled Food

Whole cantaloupes

  • Might have a sticker that says “Malichita”, “4050”, and “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”
  • See recall notice and expanded recall for more details

Vinyard brand pre-cut cantaloupes

  • Includes cantaloupe cubes, melon medleys, and fruit medleys
  • Sold in Oklahoma stores between October 30 and November 10, 2023
  • Most have a yellow label with “Vinyard,” and some have a red label with “Fresh”
  • See recall notice for product photos and more details

ALDI whole cantaloupe and pre-cut fruit products

  • Includes whole cantaloupes, cantaloupe chunks in clamshell packaging, and pineapple spears in clamshell packaging
  • Best-by dates between October 27 and October 31, 2023
  • Sold in ALDI stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin
  • See recall notice [PDF – 2 pages] for more details

Investigators are working to identify any additional cantaloupe products that may be contaminated.

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Italy – Clams – VONGOLE VERACI – Microbiological Risk

Posted on November 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : CAM srl

Name : VONGOLE VERACI

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 20 November 2023

Documentation

Documentation

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Denmark – Lactic acid bacteria in Harboe Exotic ZERO sugar

Posted on November 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Foedevarestyrelsen

Harboes Bryggeri A/S is recalling a batch of Harboe Exotic Zero Sugar, as the development of lactic acid bacteria has been detected in the product. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which food is recalled
Harboe Exotic ZERO Sugar
Net content: 1.5 L
Best before date: 29.05.2024
LOT no. 290524
EAN barcode no.: 5711018035742

Where is the product sold
The product is sold in: Rema1000 stores throughout the country

Why is the product being recalled?
Lactic acid bacteria make the product unsuitable as food.

What should you do as a consumer?
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it.

Who recalls the product
Harboes Bryggeri A/S
Spegerborgvej 34
4230 Skælskør

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New Zealand – Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk – Campylobacter

Posted on November 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MPI

17 November 2023: Lindsay Farm HB Ltd is recalling specific batches of its Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) as the product may contain Campylobacter.

Product type Raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk
Name of product (size) Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) 2L
Batch marking Lot number: 2310, 2410, 2510, 2610, 2710, 2810, 2910, 3010, 3110, 0111, 0211
Date marking Use by dates: 27.10.23, 28.10.23, 29.10.23, 30.10.23, 31.10.23, 01.11.23, 02.11.23, 03.11.23, 04.11.23, 05.11.23
Package size and description The product is sold in a plastic 2L bottle.
Distribution The product is sold in the Hawke’s Bay region via home deliveries and the following registered depots:

  • Betta Electrical, 46 – 48 Ruatainwha Street, Waipukurau
  • Chantal Shop, 45 Hastings Street, Napier
  • Cornucopia – The Organic Shop, 221 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings
  • Planters Nursery, 418 St Georges Road, Havelock North
  • Healthnuts, 4 Barraud Street, Dannevirke
  • Waipawa Organic Grocer Limited, 100 High Street, Waipawa
  • Tangaroa Seafoods, 7 Tangaroa Street, Ahuriri, Napier
  • Unichem Taradale Pharmacy, 288 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier.

The product has not been exported.
Notes This recall does not affect any other batches of Lindsay Farm brand Organic raw milk (unpasteurised).

Point of sale notice for retailers

If you are a retailer of the products in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.

Point of sale notice  [PDF, 95KB]

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the lot number and Use by date printed on the bottle.

If you have purchased any of the affected product listed on this notice, do not consume it. Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund. Alternatively, consume after heating to 70°C and holding at this temperature for one minute. If you don’t have a thermometer, heat the milk until it nearly reaches a boil (or scald the milk) before drinking it.

There have been three reported cases of associated illness. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

How to reduce the risk of illness if you drink raw unpasteurised milk

Campylobacter infection: symptoms and advice

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Lindsay Farms HB Ltd:

  • Phone: 06 858 5333
  • Address: Lindsay Road, Waipukurau, Central Hawke’s Bay.

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Sweden – Coop is recalling Coop spreadable liver pate with cucumber – not sufficiently heat treated

Posted on November 14, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

Coop is recalling Coop spreadable liver pate with cucumber because there is a risk that it has not been sufficiently heat treated.

Coop’s press release 

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