Category Archives: Salmonella

France – Eggs – Salmonella

Posted on October 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Eggs and egg products
Product brand name
All fresh all French, Douce France, Ovalis, Poitou eggs
Model names or references
6 and 12 All fresh all French Outdoors 6 and 12 Sweet France Outdoors 10 Ovalis Outdoors 6 Poitou eggs Outdoors
Product identification
Date
Minimum durability date between 10/24/2024 and 10/31/2024
Packaging
Boxes of 6 Boxes of 10 Boxes of 12
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/29/2024 to 10/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 79201001 CE
Additional information
Contact the points of sale to refer to the displays present
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Carrefour, Cooperative U, Auchan, Intermarché, Leclerc, Maximo, Resto du cœur

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Gibraltar – Health officials investigate Salmonella outbreak in Gibraltar

Posted on October 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Public health officials in Gibraltar have declared an outbreak due to increased Salmonella cases.

Five patients have been diagnosed, and two have been hospitalized.

Public Health Gibraltar, the Gibraltar Health Authority, and the Environmental Agency are trying to identify the outbreak’s source.

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USA- FDA- Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on October 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1270) has been added to the table and FDA has issued an advisory. A specific ingredient has not yet been confirmed as the source of the outbreak, but most sick people report eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers. Investigators are working to determine if the slivered onions or beef patties on Quarter Pounder burgers are the likely source of contamination.
  • A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1268) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated traceback and an onsite inspection.
  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Thompson (ref #1262) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 23 to 25 cases.
  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1245) in a not yet identified product, the outbreak has ended.
  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1237) in a not yet identified product, the outbreak has ended.

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USA – McDonald’s fingers onions as likely cause of 10 state E. coli Outbreak

Posted on October 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

The initial findings from the investigation indicate that a subset of illnesses may be linked to slivered onions used in the Quarter Pounder and sourced by a single supplier that serves three distribution centers. As a result, and in line with our safety protocols, all local restaurants have been instructed to remove this product from their supply and we have paused the distribution of all slivered onions in the impacted area.

As of October 22, 49 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 10 states – Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. Illnesses started on dates ranging from Sept 27, 2024, to October 11, 2024. Of 28 people with information available, 10 have been hospitalized, and 1 person developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. One death has been reported from an older adult in Colorado.

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Austria – SPAR Natur*pur organic cream spinach 450 g – Salmonella

Posted on October 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Ages

AGES informs about a recall by the company SPAR. The company initiated a recall of the product SPAR Natur*pur organic cream spinach 450 g on October 23, 2024:
reason for recall
salmonella
Placed on the market by
SPAR
expiration date
11.2025
batch number
91L4150 and 91L4151

SPAR continuously monitors the products of the SPAR brands to ensure the highest quality. During a routine quality control, contamination with salmonella was found in the “SPAR Natur*pur organic cream spinach 450g” with the best-before date (BBD) 11/2025 (batch numbers 91L4150 and 91L4151). For this reason, SPAR is recalling all of the products mentioned with the above best-before date. The affected goods with the respective BBD 11/2025 (batch numbers 91L4150 and 91L4151) have already been withdrawn from circulation.

Customers are asked not to consume the “SPAR Natur*pur organic creamed spinach 450g” with the best-before date (BBD) 11/2025 (batch numbers 91L4150 and 91L4151). All other SPAR Natur*pur organic creamed spinach products or creamed spinach products from other brands are not affected by this recall. 

All customers who have purchased said products can of course return them to the nearest SPAR, EUROSPAR or INTERSPAR store or Maximarkt. Customers will receive a refund of the purchase price even without a receipt.

Customers who have any questions are welcome to contact customer service at office@spar.at or by calling the toll-free number 0800 / 22 11 20 .

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Austria – BIOPONT ORGANIC MILLET BALLS WITH CHEESE AND ONION 75G – Salmonella

Posted on October 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Ages

reason for recall
salmonella
Placed on the market by
REWE International AG
Manufacturer
Biopont Kft.
expiration date
March 17, 2025
batch number
L241852, L242080 & L242357

For reasons of consistent consumer protection, the supplier Biopont Kft. has initiated a precautionary recall of the product with best before date: 22.01.2025, 27.02.2025 & 17.03.2025 and the lot numbers L241852, L242080 & L242357.

Due to the possible presence of salmonella, it cannot be ruled out that there is a potential health risk. Therefore, consumption of the product with the stated best-before dates/batches is not recommended.

The inventory of the affected product has been withdrawn from sale. 

Affected products that have already been purchased can now be returned without a receipt.

If you have any questions, please contact Biopont Kft. at the following email address biopont@biopont.com

The supplier Biopont Kft. regrets the incident and apologizes to all customers for the inconvenience caused. 

The warning does not mean that the health risk was caused by the producer, manufacturer, importer or distributor.

original recall

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Hungary – Organic sorghum balls with cheese and onions 75 g – Salmonella

Posted on October 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

NEBIH

Product name Organic sorghum balls with cheese and onions 75 g
Nature of the problem Possible presence of Salmonella
DetailsNébih asks customers not to consume the product that matches the identification data below!

Notifier: Biopont Kft.

Product name: Organic sorghum balls with cheese and onion 75 g

Picture of the product:

Organic sorghum balls with cheese and onions 75 g
Nature of the problem: Possible presence of Salmonella

Quality retention period: 16.06.2025

Item number: L242141

Packaging: 75 g

Manufacturer: Biopont Kft.

Action: Product recall

You can read more about the nature of the problem by clicking here .

The product recall only applies to the product identified by the above data.

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Catalonia – Possible presence of salmonella in pasteurized liquid whole egg

Posted on October 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

ACSA

whole liquid alert egg

The possible presence of salmonella in liquid pasteurized whole eggs of the OVOPACK brand from Spain with an expiry date of 10/28/2024 is reported.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name:  Huevo entero líquido pasteurized
  • Brand:  OVOPACK
  • Product appearance: Bric
  • Lot number:  L11142
  • Expiry date: 28/10/2024
  • Unit weight:  1 Kg
  • Temperature:  Refrigerated

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of  Catalonia , Andalusia and Extremadura, although it cannot be ruled out that there may be redistribution to other autonomous communities.

In relation to the information received by the health authorities of Andalusia , the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency has communicated this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the  European Food Alert Network .

The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with salmonella, it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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Research – Best Practices for Handling Raw Flour: Raw Flour has been Linked to Salmonella and E. coli Outbreaks

Posted on October 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

A common ingredient found in most kitchens, raw flour is a key ingredient in many delicious recipes. However, that uncooked flour can harbor harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella, posing significant health risks to consumers.

Contrary to popular belief, most flour is typically a raw agricultural product that has not undergone treatment to eliminate pathogens. The milling process, including grinding and bleaching, does not kill these harmful microorganisms, which can taint grain in the field or during flour production.

Multiple outbreaks linked to raw flour or cake mix have made national news in recent years, including incidents in 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2023. Some of these investigations resulted in product recalls, such as the 2019 recall over E. coli-contaminated raw flour from Pillsbury, King Arthur, and Aldi, highlighting the ongoing potential danger of consuming this food.

According to one food safety expert, “Consumers should be aware that flour has a long shelf life, and products purchased even years ago could still pose a risk. We recommend checking for any recalled flour or baking mixes and discarding them immediately.”

Read more at the link above.

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Austria – YES! NATURALLY ORGANIC CREAMED SPINACH 450G – Salmonella

Posted on October 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Ages

GES informs about a recall by REWE International AG. The company initiated a recall of the product JA! NATÜRLICH BIO-CREMESPINAT 450G on October 23, 2024:
reason for recall
Salmonella
Placed on the market by
REWE International AG
Manufacturer
Ardo Austria Frost GmbH
expiration date
11.2025
batch number
91L4150, 91L4151, 91L4152

For reasons of consistent consumer protection, the supplier Ardo Austria Frost GmbH has initiated a precautionary recall of the product with MHD 11.2025/batches 91L4150, 91L4151 and 91L4152.

During regular testing, a possible contamination with salmonella was identified. If the product is not cooked through according to the preparation instructions, a potential health risk cannot be ruled out if consumed. Therefore, consumption of this product with the stated best-before dates and batches is not recommended.

The inventory of the affected product has been withdrawn from sale. 

  • Affected products that have already been purchased can now be returned without a receipt
  • If you have any questions, please contact Ardo Austria Frost GmbH by email at  SM-AT-GF-Sales@ardo.com

The supplier Ardo Austria Frost GmbH regrets the incident and apologizes to all customers for the inconvenience caused. 

The warning does not mean that the health risk was caused by the producer, manufacturer, importer or distributor.

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