Category Archives: Staphylococcal Toxin

France – Fourme d’Ambert with raw milk – Staphylococcus aureus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
The Cellars of Ordanche
Model names or references
Fourme d’Ambert with raw milk “Les Caves d’Ordanche”
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3277593329024 07802324 Minimum durability date 05/22/2024
Products List
Article_FA_LC.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Cut cheeses wrapped in aluminum foil packaged in boxes of 2 units
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/18/2024 to 05/22/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 63.370.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Wholesalers Shop factory direct sales

Research – Onsite Detection of Multiple Foodborne Bacteria Achieved Within One Hour Using Handheld Device

Food Safety.com

Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have achieved rapid, simultaneous detection of multiple foodborne bacteria with a handheld electrochemical device, which sends results to a smartphone app for convenient interpretation of results.

The biosensor-based technology was able to detect Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus in real-world samples, onsite and within an hour. Time-wise, the new device offers a vast improvement over traditional, culture-based methods conducted in a laboratory, which can take days to produce results.

Quebec – Notice not to consume salami sold by the company Aliment Stabile – Staphylococcus aureus

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , April 11, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Aliment Stabile, which carries out its activities on the premises of the company Salami Mondial , located at 3405, boulevard de la Concorde, in Laval , advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because these foods are likely to contain the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“SWEET SALAMI CACCIATORE”

Unitary

Lot: 232336

“CACCIATORE SALAMI STRONG”

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale in several establishments in Montreal, Laval and Lanaudière. The salami was vacuum packed in a transparent plastic bag. All products were sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. Additionally, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, their consumption may represent a health risk.

Food poisoning by staphylococci is characterized by a sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps and diarrhea. Usually, symptoms appear 30 minutes to 8 hours after eating contaminated food and disappear after 24 hours.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

France – Assorted charcuterie platter – Staphylococci Enterotoxins

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
MILHAU HOUSE
Model names or references
The Grand Plateau 416 g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3289010002854 210171564 Use-by date 06/08/2024
Packaging
trays 416 g
Start/end date of marketing
From 04/03/2024 to 04/06/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 11.262.047 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Large and medium-sized stores, several brands

Quebec – Notice not to consume La Cloche cendrée cheese prepared and sold by the company Fromagerie du Vieux St-François – Staphylococcus aureus

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY ,  March 28, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Fromagerie du Vieux St-François, located at 4740, boulevard des Mille-Îles , in Laval, advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food is likely to contain the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“The Ashen Bell”

200g

190524

70

The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale at the establishment designated above. It came in white packaging with a black label on it. It was sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. People who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

Even if the affected product does not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, its consumption may represent a health risk.

Food poisoning caused by staphylococci is characterized by a sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps and diarrhea. Usually, symptoms appear 30 minutes to 8 hours after eating contaminated food and disappear after 24 hours.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Quebec – Notice not to consume dry sausages prepared and sold by Zinman Marché de poultry St-Dominique – Staphylococcus aureus

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , March 25, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Zinman Marché de poultry St-Dominique , located at 7010, rue Saint-Dominique , in Montreal, advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because these foods are likely to contain the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“SOFT DRY SAUSAGE”

UNITARY

Best before:  
September 16, 2024

“STRONG DRY SAUSAGE”

UNITARY

Best before: 
September 16, 2024

The products which are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until March 22, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The products were vacuum-packed in a transparent plastic bag. They were sold refrigerated.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. Additionally, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, their consumption may represent a health risk.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

France – Vendée ham – Staphylococcus aureus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
sold without brand in the traditional department
Model names or references
Sold in the traditional department
Product identification
GTIN
0210022000000
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/12/2024 to 02/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Product sold in the traditional department
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
E.Leclerc Atlantis Saint Herblain

Belgium – “Nem Chua” & “Nem Chua La Tam Ruot” from the brand ORIENTAL KITCHEN – Listeria monocytogenes – Staphylococcus aureus

afsca

Recall of Tam Y
Product: “Nem Chua” & “Nem Chua La Tam Ruot” from the brand ORIENTAL KITCHEN
Nature of the problem: presence of Listeria and Staphylococci


In agreement with the AFSCA, Tam Y is withdrawing the “Nem Chua” & “Nem Chua La Tam Ruot” products of the ORIENTAL KITCHEN brand from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the presence of Listeria and Staphylococci.

Tam Y asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased, where they will be refunded.

Product description:

– Product name: Nem Chua
– Brand: ORIENTAL KITCHEN
– Best before date (Best before): 01/28/2024
– Batch number: 01/28/2024
– Sales period: from 01/08/2024 to 01/26/2024
– Nature of packaging: net of 10 units.
– Weight: 300g

The product was distributed by Tam Y (Chaussée du Roi Albert 86, 4431 Loncin).

For any further information , contact:

Mr. Tran Huu Duc
Telephone number and email address: 0499611766 and tamy4447@gmail.com .

France – NEM CHUA and NEM CHUA La Tam Ruot – Listeria monocytogenes- Staphylococcus aureus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
ORIENTAL KITCHEN
Model names or references
NEM CHUA and NEM CHUA La Tam Ruot
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3447574603003 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/24/2024 Use-by date 01/24/2024
3447574603102 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/24/2024 Use-by date 01/24/2024
3447574603003 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/28/2024 Use-by date 01/28/2024
3447574603102 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/28/2024 Use-by date 01/28/2024
Packaging
Net of 10 units (300g)
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/04/2024 to 01/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark
FR 94.022.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Asian supermarkets and grocery stores

Germany -Raw Milk -CheeseFarmer’s brie Staphylococcal Toxins

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

January 19, 2024

Product name: Farmer’s brie
Manufacturer (distributor):

Altschulzenhof GbR, Lautertalstr. 50, 72534 Hayingen-Münzdorf

Reason for warning:

There is a possibility that the raw milk cheese contains staphylococcal enterotoxin.

Packaging Unit: loose ware
Additional Information:

These are loose goods that were sold in the period from January 1st, 2024 to January 16th, 2024.

Further information can be found in the recall letter.