Category Archives: Salmonella

Greece – IQF PARNASSOS DELICATESSEN FROZEN CHICKEN FILLET -Salmonella

Posted on January 9, 2024 by | Leave a comment

EFET

E.F.E.T. and in particular the Regional Directorate of Crete, during inspections in the framework of the “Official Control of Microbiological Food Safety Criteria” Program of the year 2023, sampled the product, “IQF PARNASSOS DELICATESSEN FROZEN CHICKEN FILLET”, weight 1000g, no. of batch: 13062023, date of consumption preferably before the end: 06/2024 , manufactured by the company “AFOI FAKOU AEVE”, in Eleonas, Thebes.

After the laboratory examination of the above sample by the Veterinary Laboratory of Heraklion, the presence of the microorganism Salmonella spp.

E.F.E.T. demanded the immediate recall of the entire specific batch of the product in question and the relevant controls are already underway.

Consumers who have purchased the above product are requested not to consume it.

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Salmonella

Greece – FROZEN SEFTALIES WITH PORK – Salmonella

Posted on January 9, 2024 by | Leave a comment

EFET

E.F.E.T. and in particular the Regional Directorate of Crete, during inspections in the framework of the “Official Control of Microbiological Food Safety Criteria” Program of the year 2023, sampled the product, “FROZEN SEFTALIES WITH PORK”, with no. of batch: 202314511 and date of consumption until: 14.09.24 , manufactured by the company “X. MICHAS SA” in Thesi Kanali, Ypsilanti Boeotia.

After the laboratory examination of the above sample by the Veterinary Laboratory of Heraklion, the presence of the microorganism Salmonella spp.

E.F.E.T. demanded the immediate recall of the entire specific batch of the product in question and the relevant controls are already underway.

Consumers who have purchased the above product are requested not to consume it.

Leave a comment

Posted in EFET, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Salmonella

France – Various Poultry Sausages – Salmonella

Posted on January 9, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Poultry sausage with cheese.

Gov France

Poultry sausage with herbs

Gov France

Poultry sausage

Gov France

Poultry chorizo

Gov France

Gov France

Rigaud father sausage

Gov France

Indian poultry sausages

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Salmonella

Italy – Packed eggs of 6/10 and cartons of 180/200/360 “S”, “M”, “L”, “XL” – Salmonella

Posted on January 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : ALICOM

Name : Packed eggs of 6/10 and cartons of 180/200/360 “S”, “M”, “L”, “XL”

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 8 January 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Salmonella, Salmonella in Eggs

USA- Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Charcuterie Meats

Posted on January 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

CDC

Fast Facts
  • Illnesses: 24
  • Hospitalizations: 5
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 14
  • Recall: Yes
  • Investigation status: Active   (first posted on January 5, 2024)

Recalled product image

Recalled Food
Salmonella was identified in an unopened sample of “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata, and Dry Coppa” collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as a part of the investigation. Testing is being conducted to determine if the Salmonella in the sample is the outbreak strain.

On January 3, 2024, Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., recalled approximately 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products.

Busseto Charcuterie Sampler
18-oz. plastic tray packages of “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata, and Dry Coppa”
LOT Code L075330300 and “best by” date on April 27, 2024. This product is sold as a twin pack with two 9-oz. packages.
The products have the establishments numbers “EST. 7543B” inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s mark of inspection and “EST. #47967” on the package. See recall notice for more details.
These items were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.
What You Should Do
Check your fridge for recalled products. Do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
Wash surfaces and containers that may have touched the recalled product using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
Bloody diarrhea
So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
Signs of dehydration, such as:
Not peeing much
Dry mouth and throat
Feeling dizzy when standing up
What Businesses Should Do
Do not sell or serve the recalled “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata, and Dry Coppa.”
Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled products.

Leave a comment

Posted in CDC, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Foodborne Illness, Illness, Salmonella

USA – Urgent Voluntary Recall of D&D Commodities Ltd. 3-D Pet Products Premium Parrot Food Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Posted on January 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Image 1: “Photograph of label for 3-D Parrot Food Side Panel with lot code, 4 lbs.”

Company Announcement

Greeley, CO – D&D Commodities Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of 3-D® Pet Products Premium Parrot Food, 4 lb. jar, UPC 719195135045, Lot Number 102525G, due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The product affected by this recall announcement is:

Product

Size

UPC

Lot No.
3-D Pet Products Premium Parrot
Food		 4 lb. 719195135045 102525G

Product and product lots that do not appear on the list above are not subject to this recall.

Please see attached photos to accurately identify the product.

The recall notification is being issued based on a single manufacturing batch wherein a sample with the Lot Number 102525G and UPC 719195135045 had a positive result for Salmonella in a random sample test collected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 30, 2023. The 3-D® Pet Product Premium Parrot Food was originally manufactured on October 25, 2023. D&D Commodities Ltd. is taking immediate action to remove the product from retail distribution centers and to fully investigate the cause.

Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Leave a comment

Posted in Animal Feed Recall, Animal Feed Salmonella, Animal Feed Testing, Pet Food, Pet Food Recall, Pet Food Salmonella, Pet Food Testing, Salmonella

Research – Effectiveness of Ultra-High Irradiance Blue-Light-Emitting Diodes to Control Salmonella Contamination Adhered to Dry Stainless Steel Surfaces

Posted on January 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Controlling Salmonella contamination in dry food processing environments represents a significant challenge due to their tolerance to desiccation stress and enhanced thermal resistance. Blue light is emerging as a safer alternative to UV irradiation for surface decontamination. In the present study, the antimicrobial efficacy of ultra-high irradiance (UHI) blue light, generated by light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at wavelengths of 405 nm (841.6 mW/cm2) and 460 nm (614.9 mW/cm2), was evaluated against a five-serovar cocktail of Salmonella enterica dry cells on clean and soiled stainless steel (SS) surfaces. Inoculated coupons were subjected to blue light irradiation treatments at equivalent energy doses ranging from 221 to 1106 J/cm2. Wheat flour was used as a model food soil system. To determine the bactericidal mechanisms of blue light, the intracellular concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Salmonella cells and the temperature changes on SS surfaces were also measured. The treatment energy dose had a significant effect on Salmonella inactivation levels. On clean SS surfaces, the reduction in Salmonella counts ranged from 0.8 to 7.4 log CFU/cm2, while, on soiled coupons, the inactivation levels varied from 1.2 to 4.2 log CFU/cm2. Blue LED treatments triggered a significant generation of ROS within Salmonella cells, as well as a substantial temperature increase in SS surfaces. However, in the presence of organic matter, the oxidative stress in Salmonella cells declined significantly, and treatments with higher energy doses (>700 J/cm2) were required to uphold the antimicrobial effectiveness observed on clean SS. The mechanism of the bactericidal effect of UHI blue LED treatments is likely to be a combination of photothermal and photochemical effects. These results indicate that LEDs emitting UHI blue light could represent a novel cost- and time-effective alternative for controlling microbial contamination in dry food processing environments.

Leave a comment

Posted in Blue Light, Food Microbiology Research, Food Technology, Research, Salmonella, Technology, UV Microbiology, UV-C

Research – Hazards in Seafood Notified in the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) in 1996–2020

Posted on January 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Abstract

Seafood covering fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods is broadly recognised for its nutritional value and popularity, but it can pose some hazards to health to the potential consumer. The aim of the study was to analyse Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) notifications for seafood over the period 1996–2020 by hazard, year, product, notifying country, country of origin, notification type, notification basis, distribution status and action taken. The research applied cluster analysis using the joining and two-way joining methods. The main reported hazards were micro-organisms (Listeria, Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Vibrio, norovirus, mesophiles, Enterobacteriaceae and histamine), heavy metals (mercury and cadmium), veterinary products (nitrofuran, chloramphenicol and leucomalachite green), controls (poor temperature control and hygienic state), parasites (Anisakis) and additives/allergens (sulphite). The reported seafood products originated mainly from European and Asian countries and were notified on the basis of official or border controls, respectively. In order to minimize or eliminate risks, it is important to have the right activity of control authorities, appropriate legislation at the European and national levels and awareness at the different stages of the food chain.

Leave a comment

Posted in E.coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Food Microbiology Research, Food Technology, Histamine, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Norovirus, RASFF, Research, Salmonella, Uncategorized, Vibrio

USA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Posted on January 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

What’s New

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Newport (ref# 1201) in a not yet identified food, the case count has increased from 44 to 45 cases.

Leave a comment

Posted in CORE Investigation Table, FDA, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Salmonella

France – VEAL PAUPIETTE TRADITIONAL RECIPE – Salmonella

Posted on January 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
CARREFOUR SELECTION OF OUR BUTCHER
Model names or references
PAUPIETTE TRADITIONAL VEAL RECIPE X6 PAUPIETTE TRADITIONAL VEAL RECIPE X3
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3384480018883 73613860 Use-by date 06/01/2024
3384480018883 73613860 Use-by date 05/01/2024
3384480018883 73613860 Use-by date 01/04/2024
3384480018883 73613860 Use-by date 03/01/2024
3384480018876 73613860 Use-by date 03/01/2024
3384480018876 73613860 Use-by date 01/04/2024
3384480018876 73613860 Use-by date 05/01/2024
Packaging
Tray x3 and x6
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/27/2023 to 01/03/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 35.068.002 CE
Further information
Attention MARCHE SHARING: the products concerned bear the health stamp FR 35.068.002 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
CROSSROADS

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Technology, Food Testing, Salmonella