Prosecutors have relaunched an investigation of McDonald’s in South Korea for its alleged connection to a recent case of the haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)—a life-threatening condition, dubbed the “hamburger disease”, caused by a strain of E.coli.
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has notified us through the SCIRI of the presence of the bacterium Escherichia coli producing Shiga toxins in the cheese product Brie 100 g, made in France, marketed from Germany by the JERMI company and sold in supermarkets of the Lidl chain.
The German company JERMI, which packs and markets the product, has detected Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in the course of its self-checks and has informed the competent authorities and its customers.
The company Lidl has communicated the information to consumers requesting the return of the product.
The affected product is:
The product has been distributed in Andalusia, Catalonia , the Basque Country, Madrid, Murcia and the Valencian Community.
The AESAN became aware of this through the RASFF alert and reported the same in all regions through the SCIRI in order to continue the withdrawal of the affected product marketing channels.
The presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in food can pose health risks to people who consume it.
With the information available, no case associated with this alert has been confirmed in Spain.
People who have products affected by this alert at home are advised to refrain from consuming them and return them to the point of purchase.
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| Issue Date | 2.11.2020 |
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| Source of Information | Centre for Food Safety |
| Food Product | Cheese |
| Product Name and Description | Product name: FONTINA D.O.P.
Place of origin: Italy Producer: COOPERATIVA PRODUTTORI LATTE E FONTINA SOC. COOP.A.R.L. Importer: Bravo Fine Foods Limitedand New Food Project Limited Lot: LOTTO C261 Best-before date: November 19, 2020 |
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| Further Information | The CFS press release |
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| Recall reason | Verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli |
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| Marketed by | Lidl Austria |
| Manufacturer | JERMI Käsewerk GmbH |
| Expiry Date | 01/11/2020 |
| Batch number | 403 |
Product recall: “My cheese dairy” Brie de Nangis, approx. 100 g from the manufacturer JERMI Käsewerk GmbH
Salzburg (OTS) – The manufacturer JERMI Käsewerk GmbH is currently calling out the product “MY CHEESERY, BRIE DE NANGIS, CA. 100 G “with the best before date 11/01/2020, lot number 403 and the identification number DE BW 331 EG.
Verotoxin-producing Escherichia (E.) coli (VTEC) were detected in the affected product. VTEC bacteria can cause diarrhea. Certain groups of people (infants, toddlers, senior citizens, pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system) can develop severe disease. Because of this health risk, customers should pay attention to the recall and avoid consuming the cheese. This warning does not mean that the endangerment was caused by Lidl Austria.
The affected product “My Käserei, Brie de Nangis, approx. 100g” with the best before date 01.11.2020, the lot number 403 and the ID number DE BW 331 EG from the manufacturer JERMI Käsewerk GmbH was sold at Lidl Austria.
For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Lidl Austria reacted immediately and removed the affected product from sale. The product can be returned in all Lidl branches. The purchase price will of course be reimbursed, even without presenting the receipt.
Other products sold at Lidl Austria, in particular other “Meine Käserei” products, are not affected by the recall.
The manufacturer JERMI Käsewerk GmbH apologizes to all concerned for the inconvenience.
Customer service
If you have any questions on the subject, Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free number 0800/500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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With another Listeria outbreak just announced, this one sickening 10 with 1 dead likely linked to deli meat , Marler Clark, The Nation’s Food Safety Law Firm, relaunches www.about-listeria.com.
In the beginning of yet another – in fact two E. coli Outbreaks that have sickened dozens, Marler Clark, The Nation’s Food Safety Law Firm, relaunches www.about-hus.com.
In the beginning of yet another – in fact two E. coli Outbreaks that have sickened dozens, Marler Clark, The Nation’s Food Safety Law Firm, relaunches www.about-ecoli.com.
Recalled Foods , Published: October 29, 2020
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With Halloween only hours away, two new E. coli outbreaks have shown up to haunt the nation’s Romaine growers because genetic links to the past have been discovered.
The two outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157: H7 (STEC) illnesses are under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control, and Prevention (CDC), along with various state and local health departments.
“We do not know what food is causing people to get sick or whether it involves an FDA-regulated food product,” said Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response. “However, we have seen similar recurring, emerging, or persistent strains of E. coli in recent outbreaks. E. coli O157: H7 can contaminate many foods, and we cannot assume that the current outbreaks are linked to historically associated foods like romaine and other leafy greens. There is no information currently to indicate that people should avoid any specific food.”
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Brand : SPECIALITA ‘DEL CASARO
Name : BRIE CREMOSO
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 30 October 2020
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28.10.2020
My cheese dairy Brie de Nangis, French soft cheese made with raw milk, 100 g
Branch poster
JERMI Käsewerk GmbH, distributed by Lidl
Detection of verotoxin-producing Escherichia (E.) coli
100 g
October 27, 2020
Lot numbers 394 and 395 with identity mark DE BW 331 EG
Reference is made to the company’s customer information sheet attached.
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