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Canada -Updated Food Recall Warning – Ready-to-Eat Filicetti brand Dry Cured Italian Style Sausage (Hot) recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on November 6, 2019 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, November 5, 2019 – The food recall warning issued on October 17, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Filicetti Foods Inc. is recalling Filicetti brand Dry Cured Italian Style Sausage (hot) from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Filicetti Dry Cured Italian Style Sausage (Hot ) Variable None 610

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Background

This recall was triggered by CFIA food sampling activities following an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. Please refer to the Public Health Notice for further details on this active outbreak investigation.

Related recalls

2019-10-17 – Various Ready-to-Eat dry sausages and products recalled due to Salmonella

2019-10-16 – Various Ready-to-Eat dry sausages recalled due to Salmonella

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Research- Effect of natural microbiota on growth of Salmonella spp. in fresh pork – A predictive microbiology approach

Posted on November 5, 2019 by | Leave a comment

Science Direct Salmonella kswfoodworld

Abstract

This study was undertaken to model and predict growth of Salmonella and the dominating natural microbiota, and their interaction in ground pork. Growth of Salmonella in sterile ground pork at constant temperatures between 4 °C and 38 °C was quantified and used for developing predictive models for lag time, max. specific growth rate and max. population density. Data from literature were used to develop growth models for the natural pork microbiota. Challenge tests at temperatures from 9.4 to 24.1 °C and with Salmonella inoculated in ground pork were used for evaluation of interaction models. The existing Jameson-effect and Lotka–Volterra species interaction models and a new expanded Jameson-effect model were evaluated. F-test indicated lack-of-fit for the classical Jameson-effect model at all of the tested temperatures and at 14.1–20.2 °C this was caused by continued growth of Salmonella after the natural microbiota had reached their max. population density. The new expanded Jameson-effect model and the Lotka–Volterra model performed better and appropriately described the continued but reduced growth of Salmonella after the natural microbiota had reached their max. population density. The expanded Jameson-effect model is a new and simple species interaction model, which performed as well as the more complex Lotka–Volterra model.

Highlights

► High concentrations of natural microbiota in raw pork reduced growth of Salmonella. ► This growth reducing effect was temperature dependent. ► A new expanded Jameson-effect model was introduced for description of this effect.

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USA – Salmonella Dublin in Ground Beef Sickens 10 in 6 States

Posted on November 4, 2019 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

As of November 1, 2019, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Dublin have been reported from 6 states.

Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 8, 2019, to September 22, 2019. Ill people range in age from 48 to 74 years, with a median age of 68. Eighty percent of ill people are male. Of nine ill people with information available, eight (89%) were hospitalized, which is much higher than we would expect for Salmonella infections. The hospitalization rate is usually about 20%. One death has been reported in California. In five (50%) ill people, Salmonella was found in samples of blood, which indicates their illnesses may have been more severe. Typically, Salmonella Dublin illnesses are more severe because they can cause bloodstream infections, which are serious and require hospitalization.

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Ireland -Zorba Delicacies Recalls All Batches of Their Houmous Products Due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella

Posted on November 4, 2019 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2019.44 (Update 5)
Product:  Please refer to the table below for all implicated products.
Batch Code: All ‘use-by’ dates up to 18th November 2019.
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2019.44 and updates thereof, Zorba Delicacies Ltd has recalled all its houmous products due to detection of Salmonella in an ingredient. All the implicated products sold in Ireland are listed in the table below.  All batches with ‘use-by’ dates up to 18th November 2019 are subject to recall. Point-of-sale notices are displayed in affected stores advising customers not to consume the implicated products.

Houmous table U5
Humous U5 1
Houmous U5 2
Houmous U5 3

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Sweden – Sweden officials investigate Salmonella Newport outbreak

Posted on November 4, 2019 by | Leave a comment

Outbreak News Today

Swedish health officials aka Folkhalsomyndigheten report investigating a national outbreak of Salmonella infection last week.

According to authorities, with the help of whole-genome sequencing, 25 cases of disease have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Newport.

The cases are spread in 12 counties and have fallen ill from August 16 to October 12.

The Swedish National Food Agency and the Public Health Agency together are investigating the outbreak to identify the source of the infection that is unknown so far. As part of the investigation, the cases are interviewed about what they ate before they became ill.

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UK -Update 2: Zorba Delicacies Limited recalls various houmous products because of the possible presence of Salmonella

Posted on November 4, 2019 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Zorba Delicacies Limited is further extending the recall to include additional brands and flavours of houmous because the products may contain salmonella. This update also contains amendments to some product names.

Product details

ALDI The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Classic Triple Pack
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 3 November to 10 November 2019
ALDI The Deli brand Reduced Fat Houmous Selection Triple Pack
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 2 November to 10 November 2019
Booker DTC Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 16 November 2019
Booker Discover the Choice Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
Booker Discover the Choice Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 14 November 2019
Booker Discover the Choice Lemon & Coriander Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 16 November 2019
ASDA Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Extra Special Virgin Olive Oil Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Extra Special Roasted Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Beetroot Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Houmous
Pack size 310g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA 30% Less Fat Houmous Stacker [Plain flavour]
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ALDI Plain Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
ASDA 30% Less Fat Houmous Stacker [Mixed flavour]
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA 30% Less Fat Red Pepper & Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Jalapeno Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ASDA Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
ASDA Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 310g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
ASDA Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
ASDA Carrot Sticks & Houmous
Pack size 125g
Use by 28 October to 9 November 2019
ALDI Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
Asda Organic Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 28 October to 16 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Moroccan Style Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Classic Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 17 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Red Pepper Houmous topped with Harissa
Pack size 170g
Use by 1 November 2019 to 15 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Houmous topped with Pesto and Parmesan
Pack size 170g
Use by 1 November 2019 to 15 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Houmous topped with Feta & Caramelised Onion
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Reduced Fat Houmous Selection
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 4 November to 16 November 2019
ALDI Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
LIDL Meadow Fresh Classic Houmous Selection
Pack size 180g (3x60g)
Use by 31 October 2019 to 16 November 2019
LIDL Deluxe Caramelised Onion topped Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 15 November 2019
Morrisons Avocado Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons The Best Pesto & Parmesan Houmous Range
Pack size 150g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Lemon & Coriander Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Houmous
Pack size 300g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Jalapeno Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Reduced Fat Roast Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
ALDI Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
Morrisons Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Plain Stacker Plain Std Houmous
Pack size 210g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Plain Stacker Plain Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 210g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Sundried Tomato Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons The Best Sunblush Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 150g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Morrisons Tomato and Basil Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November 2019, 4 November 2019, 7 November 2019
Nando’s Houmous with PERi-PERi drizzle
Pack size 170g
Use by 29 October to 5 November 2019
ALDI Caramelised Onion Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 13 November 2019
SPAR Full Fat Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
SPAR Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 17 November 2019
SPAR Moroccan Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
Safeway Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 7 November 2019
Sainsbury’s on the go Sweet Potato Falafel with Houmous
Pack size 250g
Use by 29 October to 1 November 2019
Sainsbury’s on the go Carrots & Houmous
Pack size 130g
Use by 28 October to 30 October 2019
J Sainsburys Nuts and grains (F2G)
Pack size 4x290g
Use by 29 October to 5 November 2019
J Sainsburys Carrot and Houmous (F2G)
Pack size 6x130g
Use by 28 October to 30 October 2019
J Sainsburys Sweet Potatoes Falafel (F2G)
Pack size 4x260g
Use by 29 October 2019 to 1 November 2019
Iceland Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
ALDI Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 3 November to 14 November 2019
Iceland Sweet Chilli Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
Iceland Red Fat Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
Iceland Houmous
Pack size 200g
Use by 2 November to 13 November 2019
John Lewis Carrot & Houmous Dip Pot
Pack size 85g
Use by 30 October to 1 November 2019
The Real Deli Plain Houmous
Pack size 1kg
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
The Real Deli Plain Reduced Fat Houmous
Pack size 1kg
Use by 2 November to 14 November 2019
The Real Deli Reduced Fat Red Pepper Houmous
Pack size 1kg
Use by 3 November to 10 November 2019
Zorba Classic Houmous
Pack size 170g
Use by 6 November to 16 November 2019
Zorba Reduced Fat Houmous 170g
Pack size 170g
Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019
Zorba Red Pepper Houmous 170g
Pack size 170g
Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019
ALDI Basil Houmous topped with Pesto and Parmesan
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 9 November 2019
Zorba Houmous Stacker
Pack size 180g
Use by 6 November to 15 November 2019
Zorba Reduced Fat Houmous Stacker
Pack size 180g
Use by 2 November to 15 November 2019
ALDI Moroccan Houmous topped with Harissa Chickpeas
Pack size 170g
Use by 3 November to 9 November 2019

No other Zorba Delicacies Limited products are known to be affected.

Risk statement

The products listed above might be contaminated with salmonella. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

Zorba Delicacies Limited is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices have been 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. Where available, examples of notices are attached. .
Customer notices: Zorba Delicacies Limited(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.

About product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

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Research – Assessing the Efficacy of Sodium Bisulfate and Organic Acid Treatments for Control of Salmonella Typhimurium in Rendered Chicken Fat Applied to Pet Foods

Posted on November 3, 2019 by | Leave a comment

Journal of Food Protection

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of sodium bisulfate (SBS), lactic acid (LA), phosphoric acid (PA), and combinations of organic acids with SBS on Salmonella in rendered chicken fat and in water. The MICs of the antimicrobials individually and in combination were determined. Efficacies of the antimicrobials against Salmonella were tested in both media. The MICs of SBS, LA, and PA were 0.5, 0.5, and 0.25%, respectively. At the given concentrations in the water phase, 0.5% SBS was more effective (P < 0.05; 2.7-log reduction) than LA and PA at 0 h. SBS and LA were more effective (P < 0.05) than PA with >4-log reductions at 2 h and complete kill at 6 h. After 24 h, each of the chemicals completely eliminated the Salmonella. However, because of low recovery in the fat phase, Salmonella was not detected after 12 h and all three chemicals effectively reduced (P < 0.05) Salmonella at 6 h compared with the control. When combinations were used in the water phase, SBS plus butyric acid decreased (P < 0.05) Salmonella by >5.5 log CFU/mL after 12 h. The SBS+LA combinations were effective (P < 0.05) after 2 h. The combinations of SBS+PA resulted in ∼3.5-log reductions in Salmonella (P < 0.05) after 6 h. In the fat phase, except for the SBS+PA combination, Salmonella reduction was not different from that for the positive control. When SBS was combined with organic acids, Salmonella inhibition was achieved at a lower SBS concentration, indicating a possibly synergistic effect of these chemicals. These results suggest that inclusion of SBS or LA at 0.5% individually or a combination of SBS with organic acids could reduce Salmonella in rendered chicken fat contaminated by residual water encountered during storage and transport.

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Ireland -Recall of Additional Iceland Houmous Products Due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella

Posted on November 1, 2019 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2019.44 (Update 4)
Product: Please refer to the table below for details of the implicated Iceland products.

In addition, please find a consolidated list of all the implicated houmous products and batches, (including retailers), subject to recall due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Batch Code: All use by dates
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2019.44, FSAI food alert 2019.44 (Update 1), FSAI food alert 2019.44 (Update 2) and FSAI food alert 2019.44 (Update 3), Iceland is extending its recall to include all batches of the houmous products below, due to the possible presence of Salmonella. These products were sold in Iceland stores. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in affected stores.

Implicated Iceland Batches
Iceland Houmous Products.

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UK – Updated: Zorba Delicacies Limited recalls various houmous products because of the possible presence of Salmonella

Posted on November 1, 2019 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Zorba Delicacies Limited is extending the recall of various brands and flavours of houmous because the products may contain Salmonella.

See the full list at the link above.

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Houmous -Spice Mix – Chicken Breast – Chicken Wings – Chicken Minced Meat – Almonds – Black Pepper – Kebab Cuts – Chilled Beef

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RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in various houmous products from the United Kingdom in the UK

RASFF – Salmonella group B (presence /25g) in spice mix with raw material from Poland, India, China and Egypt, via Latvia in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in chicken breast from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chicken wings from Poland in Poland

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in chicken minced meat from Lithuania in Lithuania

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Havana (presence /25g) in almonds from Germany in Austria

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Glostrup (presence /25g), Salmonella enterica ser. Minnesota (presence /25g), Salmonella enterica ser. Newport (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Poona (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Morehead (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella enterica ser. Kiambu (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in kebab cuts from Hungary in Austria

RASFF – Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled beef from Germany in Germany

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