Category Archives: Salmonella

Australia – Updated – Ceres Organics Organic Tahini products – Salmonella

Posted on March 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Date published: 17 March 2023

Updated: 22 March 2023

Product information

CERES ORGANICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is conducting a recall of​ Ceres Organics Organic Hulled Tahini 300g and Ceres Organics Organic Unhulled Tahini 300g. The product has been available for sale at Woolworths in NSW; independent food retailers including IGA in NSW, VIC, QLD and WA; independent food retailers in ACT and SA; and online nationally.​

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Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial (Salmonella) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.​

Country of origin

Turkey ​

What to do​

Consumers should not eat this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

CERES ORGANICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
1800 625 161

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France – Poultry sausage (corizo, cheese, merguez) – Salmonella

Posted on March 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Neutral / Id’halal / Medina Halal
  • Model names or references Corizo ​​poultry sausage Poultry cheese sausages Poultry merguez sausage
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    9773000072 Use-by date 03/27/2023
  • Products List Product_list.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging Per 5kg, 2.6kg, 1kg, 600g Under atmosphere
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/13/2023 to 03/17/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR.69.135.001.CE
  • Further information The products were sold in the traditional department / butcher’s shop
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors See seller list
  • List of points of sale Vendor_list.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of salmonella on corizo ​​sausages, merguez sausages and cheese sausage
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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France – Merguez – Salmonella

Posted on March 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name without
  • Model names or references Merguez sold at the traditional stand Merguez sold in trays of 5/6 pieces (+-500gr) at the self-service counter
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    Merguez sausage sold at the traditional stand Use-by date between 07/03/2023 and 12/03/2023
    Merguez sausage sold in trays of 5/6 pieces (+-500gr) in the self-service department Use-by date between 07/03/2023 and 12/03/2023
  • Products ListMerguez_sold_at_the_traditional_stand.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging Merguez sold by kg at the traditional stand Merguez sold in trays of 5/6 pieces (+-500gr) at the self-service counter
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/03/2023 to 12/03/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark without
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Jeumont
  • Distributors Intermarché Jeumont

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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Research – Evaluation of Biofilm Cultivation Models for Efficacy Testing of Disinfectants against Salmonella Typhimurium Biofilms

Posted on March 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Abstract

Within the European Union, Salmonella is frequently reported in food and feed products. A major route of transmission is upon contact with contaminated surfaces. In nature, bacteria such as Salmonella are often encountered in biofilms, where they are protected against antibiotics and disinfectants. Therefore, the removal and inactivation of biofilms is essential to ensure hygienic conditions. Currently, recommendations for disinfectant usage are based on results of efficacy testing against planktonic bacteria. There are no biofilm-specific standards for the efficacy testing of disinfectants against Salmonella. Here, we assessed three models for disinfectant efficacy testing on Salmonella Typhimurium biofilms. Achievable bacterial counts per biofilm, repeatability, and intra-laboratory reproducibility were analyzed. Biofilms of two Salmonella strains were grown on different surfaces and treated with glutaraldehyde or peracetic acid. Disinfectant efficacy was compared with results for planktonic Salmonella. All methods resulted in highly repeatable cell numbers per biofilm, with one assay showing variations of less than 1 log10 CFU in all experiments for both strains tested. Disinfectant concentrations required to inactivate biofilms were higher compared to planktonic cells. Differences were found between the biofilm methods regarding maximal achievable cell numbers, repeatability, and intra-laboratory reproducibility of results, which may be used to identify the most appropriate method in relation to application context. Developing a standardized protocol for testing disinfectant efficacy on biofilms will help identify conditions that are effective against biofilms.

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Sweden – Coop recalls eggs – may contain Salmonella

Posted on March 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

Coop recalls eggs due to risk of salmonella.

Read more in Coop’s press release

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Australia – Ceres Organics Organic Tahini products – Salmonella

Posted on March 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

CERES ORGANICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is conducting a recall of​ Ceres Organics Organic Hulled Tahini 300g and Ceres Organics Organic Unhulled Tahini 300g. The product has been available for sale at Woolworths in NSW; independent food retailers including IGA in NSW and VIC; independent food retailers in ACT, QLD, SA and WA; and online nationally.​

Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial (Salmonella) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.​

Country of origin

Turkey ​

What to do​

Consumers should not eat this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

CERES ORGANICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
1800 625 161

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Sweden – Dava Foods recalls eggs – may contain Salmonella

Posted on March 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

2023-03-17

Dava Foods Sweden AB is recalling eggs because they may contain salmonella. The eggs have been sold in Ica stores.

Dava Foods press release

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RASFF Alerts- Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Black Pepper -Chicken – Mussels – Poultry Meat Preparations – Chilled Chicken Legs with Back Bone – Frozen Pig Small Intestine – Frozen Shrimps

Posted on March 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Bovismorbificans (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken leg quarters from Poland, via Lithuania in Latvia

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella in chicken from Latvia in Sweden

RASFF

Salmonella enteritidis in chilled chicken from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella in mussels from The Netherlands in Belgium

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (present /25g) in chilled chicken fillets from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (present /25g) in chilled chicken fillets from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella in poultry meat preparations from Belgium in Luxembourg

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Bovismorbificans in chilled chicken legs with back bone from Latvia in Estonia

RASFF

Salmonella spp. and high levels of recontamination germs in frozen shrimps from Bangladesh, via the Netherlands in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella in frozen pig small intestine from Lithuania, via the Netherlands in Germany

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USA – FDA -Core Investigation Table Update

Posted on March 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Date
Posted		 Ref Pathogen
or
Cause of
Illness		 Product(s)
Linked to
Illnesses
(if any)		 Total
Case
Count
Status
3/8/2023 1144 Salmonella Hartford Not Yet
Identified		 47 Active
3/1/2023 1143 Hepatitis A Virus Not Yet
Identified		 5 Active
2/15/2023 1123 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Not Yet
Identified		 See
CDC
Investigation
Notice		 Active
11/9/2022 1127 Listeria
monocytogenes		 Enoki
Mushrooms		 See
Outbreak
Advisory		 Active

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New Zealand- Cornucopia Organic Foods brand Organic Unhulled Tahini – Salmonella

Posted on March 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MPI

15 March 2023: Cornucopia Natural Foods is recalling all batches and all dates of its Cornucopia Organic Foods brand Organic Unhulled Tahini due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product identification
Product type Tahini
Name of product (size) Cornucopia Organic Foods brand Organic Unhulled Tahini (various weights)
Batch and date marking All batches, all dates.
Package size and description The product is packaged in glass jars of various weights.
Distribution The product is imported from Turkey, but has been incorrectly labelled as product of Mexico.

The product is sold at Cornucopia Organics, 221 Heretanga  Street East, Hastings.

The products have not been re-exported.
Notes This recall does not affect any other Cornucopia Organic Foods brand products.

Consumer advice

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

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

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