Category Archives: Salmonella

USA – Green Life Farms Issues Voluntary Recall of Baby Arugula Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

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Company Announcement

Some products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Lake Worth, FL (June 7, 2024) – Green Life Farms is voluntarily recalling one lot of its 4-ounce containers of Baby Arugula because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Symptoms of Salmonella may include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food and usually lasts four to seven days. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recalled products were available for sale at select Publix locations from 5/31/24 and have a sell by date of 6/15/24.

The recall applies only to products marked with Lot #LW15124. The product comes in a 4-ounce, clear plastic package marked with the lot code stamped on the top. Product is dated with a sell by date of 6/15/24.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Salmonella in a single harvest of Baby Arugula. The company took immediate corrective action and additional harvests remain unaffected.

Consumers who have purchased Baby Arugula marked with the affected lot code are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-213-9603 or by email at info@greenlifefarms.ag.

USA – Over 800,000 units of cream cheese under various brands recalled because of Salmonella contamination

Food Safety News

Schreiber Foods Inc. of Green Bay, WI, is recalling 836,721 units of various cream cheese products because of potential Salmonella contamination. The recall includes Dutch Farms, Fareway, Happy Farms, Hy Vee, Kroger, Our Family, Schnuck, Essential Everyday, Dunkin, Piggly Wiggly and Schreiber Foods cream cheeses.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 3, 2024, and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed in California, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. The recalled products were also shipped to Puerto Rico.

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Poultry Products – Brazilian Poultry Products – Sesame Seeds – Desiccated Coconut – Almond Flour- Chicken Skin – Minced Meat – Sunflower Seeds – Chicken Carcases – Eggs – Tahini- Liquid Egg – Pepper

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Salmonella in Desiccated Coconut from Philippines in the Netherlands and France

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Salmonella in almond flour from Spain in the Uk and France

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Salmonella Enteritidis in Chicken skin from Netherlands in Belgium

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Salmonella/STEC in minced meat from Belgium in Poland

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Salmonella spp. in shelled sunflower seeds from Bulgaria, packaged in Germany in France and Ireland

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Salmonella spp. in chicken meat preparations from Brazil. in the Netherlands

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Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

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Salmonella spp. in frozen chicken meat preparation from Brazil in Germany

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Salmonella enteritidis in chicken meat from Poland in the Czech Republic

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Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken from Poland in the Netherlands and Denmark

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Salmonella Mishmarhaemek in organic sesame seeds from Uganda in Germany

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Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken carcasses from Czech Republic in Poland

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Identification of Salmonella spp in Turkey Meatball Mixture from Poland in Romania and Hungary

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Eggs contaminated with Salmonella from the Netherlands in Germany

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Salmonella Cubana in tahini from Turkey, via Belgium in Germany

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Presence of Salmonella spp. in Turkish hulled sesame seeds in Switzerland and Greece

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Salmonella infantis in pasteurized liquid egg white from Italy in Albania, Malta and San Merino

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Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken breast fillet from Poland in Slovakia and Czech Republic

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Salmonella spp in pepper from China in Spain

RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Rapeseed Expeller

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Salmonella in rapeseed expeller (feed material) from Poland in Norway

France – Morbier AOP 45 days – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
AUCHAN
Model names or references
Morbier AOP 45 days
Product identification
Batch
Products sold between 05/14/2024 and 05/28/2024 in the cheese stand section.
Products List
Poster_reminder_(4).pdfAttachment
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/14/2024 to 05/28/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR25155001CE
Further information
Products sold between 05/14/2024 and 05/28/2024 in the cheese stand section.
Geographical sales area
AUCHAN ARRAS
Distributors
AUCHAN ARRAS

Hong Kong – The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (June 4) investigating two epidemiologically linked food poisoning clusters

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The first cluster involved a 6-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy, who developed abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, and fever about 15 hours after having dinner at a restaurant in Tsuen Wan on May 31.

The other cluster involved two girls aged 6 and 8 respectively, who developed similar symptoms about 10 to 24 hours after consuming takeaway food purchased from the same restaurant at night on the same day.

All affected persons have sought medical advice and are in stable condition.

Initial investigations by the CHP revealed that the affected persons had consumed common food and the food concerned was spaghetti with meat sauce, potato wedges, corn kernels and jelly. The stool specimens of two affected persons were positive for Salmonella upon laboratory testing.

FDA – Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (June 2024)

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Sample Product Image from the Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Related to Cucumbers (June 2024)

Sample Product Image from the Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Related to Cucumbers (June 2024)

Sample Product Image from the Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Related to Cucumbers (June 2024)

Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled cucumbers distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. and distributed to certain states. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

June 5, 2024

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana infections potentially linked to cucumbers.

Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC for the Salmonella Africana investigation, as of June 4, 162 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Africana have been reported from 25 states and the District of Columbia. Of the 65 people interviewed, 47 (72%) reported eating cucumbers.

CDC and FDA are also investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup infections, with 158 illnesses in 23 states. The two outbreaks share several similarities, including where and when illnesses occurred and the demographics of ill people. Investigators are working to determine whether the two outbreaks could be linked to the same food vehicle. Information will be provided on the source of the Salmonella Braenderup outbreak as it becomes available.

As part of the Salmonella Africana investigation, state partners in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture collected samples of cucumbers from several retail locations in their state. One sample supplied by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., of Delray, Florida, tested positive for Salmonella. Additional analysis is ongoing to determine the specific strain of Salmonella that was detected on the cucumbers and if they are linked to an outbreak.

In response to the positive sample, Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. has recalled cucumbers grown in Florida. English and mini cucumbers are not included in this recall. Cucumbers distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. are from a variety of growers. The grower that likely supplied potentially contaminated cucumbers is no longer growing and harvesting cucumbers for the season.

The investigations are ongoing to determine the source(s) of contamination and whether these or other products are linked to illnesses. FDA will update this advisory should additional consumer safety information become available.


Map of Distribution for Recalled Fresh Start Cucumbers

Map of U.S. Distribution of Recalled Fresh Start Cucumbers - Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (June 2024)

Case Counts

See CDC Investigation Notice for Case Information for Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup

Product Distribution*: AL, FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV

*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states.

Ireland – Recall of a batch of Hosyaushka Shelled Sunflower Seeds due to presence of Salmonella

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.24
Product Identification: Hosyaushka Sonnenblumenkerne, geschält; shelled sunflower seeds; pack size: 250 g
Batch Code 229/23A; best before date: 30.04.2025
Country Of Origin: Bulgaria

Message:

The above batch of Hosyaushka Sonnenblumenkerne, geschält, shelled sunflower seeds, is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.  Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the affected batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Germany – Thuringian Knacker 4x75g – Salmonella

Lebensmittelwarnung

Product name:

Thuringian Knacker 4x75g

Product images:

Thueringer_Knacker.jpg

4 Thuringian Knackers from Meininger Wurstspezialitäten aus Thüringen GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):

Meininger Sausage Specialties from Thuringia GmbH An der Winde 13-14 98617 Meiningen

Reason for warning:

Detection of salmonella

Packaging Unit: 300g (4x75g)
Durability: 07.07.2024 / 15.07.2024
Production date: 14.05.2024
Lot identification: 982203
Additional Information:

As a precautionary measure, the company Meininger Wurstspezialitäten aus Thüringen GmbH is recalling the above-mentioned article from the affected batch in the interest of preventive consumer protection. Please

refer to the company’s attached consumer information.

Manufacturer’s homepage:

Germany – Sunflower seeds peeled, 250g (Art. 56259) – Salmonella

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

05.06.2024

Product name:

Sunflower seeds peeled, 250g (Art. 56259)

Product images:

Sunflower seeds.jpg

Pictured are shelled sunflower seeds in a transparent plastic packaging.

Manufacturer (distributor):

Monolith Mitte GmbH Robert-Bosch-Str. 8 33178 Borchen

Reason for warning:

Salmonella was detected in the product.

Packaging Unit: 250 g
Durability: 30.04.2025
Lot identification: 229/23A
Additional Information:

Please refer to the attached customer information of the Monolith Group.

Click to access Sonnenblumenkerne_Kundeninformation.pdf