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Germany – Reblochon fermier Reblochon Excellence farm production – STEC E.coli

Posted on August 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 08/20/2021
Product name:

Reblochon fermier Reblochon Excellence farm production

Manufacturer (distributor): Coopérative de Thônes France
Reason for warning:

Suspected contamination with undesirable bacteria (Escherichia coli Stec (gen stx and eae).

Packaging Unit: Counter goods
Durability: 08/31/2021
Lot identification:

088421204

Additional Information: Reference is made to the company’s customer information sheet attached.
Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg: poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Hamburg:poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Schleswig-Holstein:poststelle@jumi.landsh.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Customer information
affiche_consommateur E coli_de.pdf

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France- chopped steak – STEC E.coli and Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name unbranded
  • Names of models or references chopped steak
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    2887988011352 11201055 Use-by date 08/10/2021
  • Packaging traditional section sale
  • Start date / End of marketing From 08/09/2021 to 08/14/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area33260
  • Distributors INTERMARKET

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall analysis report
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
    Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
  • Consumer behavior Stop using
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli  can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, sometimes bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (such as Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
    People who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who have fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and muscle aches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or fetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should pay special attention to these symptoms. Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.
  • Contact number0557527020
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Saturday 28 August 2021

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Research – Fate of Salmonella and Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli on Wheat Grain

Posted on August 16, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Journal of Food Protection

Wheat flour has been connected to outbreaks of foodborne illnesses with increased frequency in recent years, specifically, outbreaks involving Salmonella enterica and enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC). However, there is little information regarding the survival of these pathogens on wheat grain during long-term storage in a low-moisture environment. This study aims to evaluate the long-term survival of these enteric pathogens on wheat grain over the course of a year. Hard red spring wheat was inoculated with strains of four serovars of Salmonella enterica (Enteritidis , Agona, Tennessee, and Montevideo) and six serotypes of EHEC (O157:H7, O26:H11, O121:H19, O45:NM, O111:H8, and O103:H2) in triplicate, sealed in Mylar bags to maintain the water activity, and stored at room temperature (22 ± 1°C). The survival of each pathogen was evaluated by plating onto differential media . Viable counts of strains from all four serovars of Salmonella (Enteritidis , Agona, Tennessee, and Montevideo) were detected on wheat grain stored at room temperature (22 ± 1°C) for the duration of the study (52 weeks). Viable counts of strains from EHEC serotypes O45:NM, O111:H8, and O26:H11 were only detected for 44 weeks and strains from serotypes O157:H7, O121:H19, and O103:H2 were only detected for 40 weeks until they passed below the limit of detection (2.0 log CFU/g). D -values were found to be significantly different between Salmonella and EHEC (adj. p ≤ 0.05) with Salmonella D -values ranging from 22.9 ± 2.2 to 25.2 ± 1.0 weeks and EHEC D -values ranging from 11.4 ± 0.6 to 13.1 ± 1.8 weeks. There were no significant differences amongst the four Salmonella strains or amongst the six EHEC strains (adj. p > 0.05). These observations highlight the wide range of survival capabilities of enteric pathogens in a low-moisture environment and confirm these pathogens are a food safety concern when considering the long shelf life of wheat grain and its products.

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Belgium – Beef-based preparations, sold via the Cora butcher’s stand in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert – STEC E.coli

Posted on August 13, 2021 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of Cora
Product: Beef-based preparations, sold via the Cora butcher’s stand in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert.
Problem: Presence of Escherichia Coli (STEC).

As part of a self-test, the presence of Escherichia Coli (STEC) was detected in:

Beef-based preparations, sold via the Cora de Woluwe-Saint-Lambert butcher’s stand:
• Batch number: BE961762132 and all packaged preparations from 01/08 to 11/08/2021
• Date of packaging: from 08/01 to 08/11/2021

The products were distributed via the Cora of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (1200 Brussels) .

CORA has decided, in agreement with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), to withdraw all production made from this raw material from sale.

Customers who have purchased one of these products are asked not to consume them and to bring them back to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who have symptoms such as gastrointestinal disorders are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase.

In the meantime, the products have been removed from the shelf of this store and a ‘Customer Reminder’ poster is displayed at this point of sale.

We sincerely apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them that we will take more effective measures with our supplier to avoid this type of incident.

For any further information, contact:
alerts-retraits@cora.be
+3271699524
The CORA Quality Department

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RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Raw Milk Soft Cheese

Posted on August 13, 2021 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

STEC in raw milk soft cheese from France in Germany

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USA – Jellystone Park Camp Resort-Yogi on the Lake E. coli O157 Outbreak

Posted on August 10, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has identified several cases of E. coli O157 infection associated with use of the swimming pool and/or splashpad at the Jellystone Park Camp Resort-Yogi on the Lake in Pelahatchie, Miss.

The cases identified so far have exposure dates on the weekend of July 30th through August 1st, but additional exposures may have occurred through August 9, 2021. The pool and splashpad were closed on August 9, 2021.

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Beef – Raw Milk Soft Cheese

Posted on August 6, 2021 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

STEC in raw milk soft cheese from France in Germany

RASFF

Escherichia coli-shigatoxin-producing in frozen boneless beef from Uruguay // Presencia de E. coli STEC- Carne de vacuno deshuesada (Bos taurus)- Uruguay in Spain

RASFF

Presence of E. coli STEC / 25 g in frozen beef from Uruguay // Carne de vacuno-Presencia de E. coli STEC in Spain

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Germany – Camembert de Normandie AOP St. Hilaire aux lait cru, 250 g – STEC E.coli

Posted on August 5, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 08/04/2021
Product name:

Camembert de Normandie AOP St. Hilaire aux lait cru, 250 g

Product pictures:

Foto_Saint_Hilaire.jpg

Gillot SAS

Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Gillot SAS (France)

Reason for warning:

Detection of harmful bacteria (E.coli, stx1 gene, STEC)

Packaging Unit: 250 g
Durability: 08/07/2021
Lot identification: 161311
Additional Information: EAN: 3267031040611 

Reference is made to the enclosed consumer information. 

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg:poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Bremen:Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de
Hamburg:poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Saarland:poststelle-luv@lav.saarland.de
Saxony:poststelle@sms.sachsen.de
Saxony-Anhalt:poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
Schleswig-Holstein:poststelle@jumi.landsh.de
Thuringia:LM-Ueberendung@tlv.thueringen.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Consumer information
Consumer information Saint Hilaire.pdf

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Germany – Camembert de Normandie AOP Marie Harel au lait cru, 250 g Trademark: Marie Harel -STEC E.coli

Posted on August 5, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 08/04/2021
Product name:

Camembert de Normandie AOP Marie Harel au lait cru, 250 g Trademark: Marie Harel

Product pictures:

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Gillot SAS

Manufacturer (distributor): Gillot SAS company
Reason for warning:

due to suspected contamination with undesired bacteria (Escherichia coli, STX1-Gen, STEC) these products will be withdrawn from sale

Packaging Unit: 250 g
Durability: 08/07/2021
Lot identification: Batch number: 161311
Additional Information: Reference is made to the company’s customer information sheet attached.
Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg: poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria: poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Hamburg:poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Saxony-Anhalt:poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Customer information
08/03/2021 – Customer information.pdf

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USA – Greater Omaha Packing Recalls Raw Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Posted on July 30, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSIS USDA

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2021 – Greater Omaha Packing, an Omaha, Neb. establishment, is recalling approximately 295,236 pounds of raw beef products intended for non-intact use that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The raw beef products intended for non-intact use were produced on July 13, 2021. The complete list of products and product codes for the beef products that are subject to recall can be found here.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 960A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were distributed to further processors in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Nebraska.

The problem was discovered when FSIS collected a routine product sample that confirmed positive for the presence of E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume beef products that have been cooked to a temperature of 145°F and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes and ground meat products that have been cooked to a temperature of 160°F. The only way to confirm that the beef product is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Angel Besta, Vice President of Technical Resources, Greater Omaha Packing at (402) 515-2727.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

Company Information

GREATER OMAHA PACKING CO., INC.

Omaha, NE

ESTABLISHMENT ID

M960A

PROCESSING CATEGORY

Raw – Non Intact

Company Contact Information

COMPANY MEDIA CONTACT
Greater Omaha Packing
Angel Besta, Vice President of Technical Resources
(402) 515-2727

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