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Luxembourg – REMINDER: BRITTANY OYSTERS N ° 3, SPECIAL HOLLOW OYSTERS FROM QUIBERON N ° 2 – Norovirus

Posted on March 24, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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• Product recalls • Alerts

Mytilimer Production is recalling the following products:

Last name

Oysters Brittany N ° 3

Unit

2 kg

Packaging date

03/17/2021; 03/18/2021; 03/19/2021

Lot

17032021; 18032021; 19032021

Last name

HOLLOW OYSTERS SPECIALE DE QUIBERON N ° 2

Unit

1.2 kg

Packaging date

05/03/2021; 03/08/2021; 03/09/2021; 03/10/2021; 03/11/2021; 03/12/2021; 03/15/2021; 03/16/2021; 03/17/2021; 03/18/2021; 03/19/2021

Lot

05032021; 08032021; 09032021; 10032021; 11032021; 12032021; 15032021; 16032021; 17032021; 18032021; 19032021

Danger  : Potential presence of Norovirus

Foodborne illnesses caused by Noroviruses result in gastrointestinal disturbances often accompanied by symptoms of acute gastroenteritis (sudden onset of vomiting, nausea and / or diarrhea sometimes associated with abdominal cramps, moderate fever, chills, muscle stiffness and headaches).

These symptoms appear 10 to 50 hours after consumption.

Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people, young children and the elderly.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

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RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Fish Meal – Rapeseed Meal – Frozen Raw Pet Foods

Posted on March 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

Salmonella (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in fish meal from Peru, via France in Belgium

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Fillmore (presence /25g) in rapeseed meal from Romania in Romania

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in frozen raw petfood from the Netherlands in Belgium

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Research – Scientists working on better testing for leafy greens, other fresh produce

Posted on March 14, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Vegetable Bacteria Danger

Vegetable bacteria and germs on vegetables and the health risk of ingesting contaminated green food including romaine lettuce as a produce contamination and safety concept with 3D render elements.

Researchers seeking to develop better food safety testing for fresh produce, with a particular focus on lettuce, have received a boost in the form of a USDA grant.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) recently announced the grant of more than $348,000 to support the work at the University of Illinois. 

Matt Stasiewicz, assistant professor of applied food safety at the university is heading the project. The study involves swabbing many plants in the field to capture potential pathogens, then passing those aggregate swabs to a single microbiological test.

“Safety testing is important for a ready-to-eat product that isn’t cooked before consumption. We want to ensure we find contamination if it occurs so we can remove it from the product stream,” Stasiewicz said in the announcement. “The goal of this USDA grant is to introduce transformative change into how preharvest testing works.”

“The main foodborne pathogen leafy green growers are worried about is toxin-producing E. coli; those have been responsible for outbreaks the last couple of years. We know risk factors are animal intrusion, relatively recent rainfall events, and untreated or otherwise contaminated irrigation water.”

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USA – MG Foods Recalls Various Turkey Sandwiches Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Posted on March 11, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FDA

MG Foods of Charlotte, NC is recalling various Turkey Sandwiches due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The products were distributed between March 3, 2021 and March 5, 2021 and packaged in clear plastic wedges & paper bags. The products were sold at distributors located at the Charlotte Douglas Airport and via vending machines and micro markets located in business locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia. The company reacted swiftly and as of end-of-day March 5, 2021 affected products were removed from sale at all locations.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

On March 2, 2021 during routine environmental testing the company detected the presence of Listeria on surface areas where the recalled products were produced. Out of an abundance of caution, MG Foods is recalling the products due to the potential that some product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Products recalled at the Charlotte Douglas Airport are:

PRODUCT SIZE UPC CONTAINER USE BY DATES
MG Foods Combo Half & Half 6.82 oz 1 00000 50069 9 Plastic Wedge 3/9/2021
MG Foods Turkey & Cheddar BLT 6.9 oz 1 00000 50068 2 Plastic Wedge 3/7/2021
MG Foods Turkey & Swiss Croissant 7.5 oz 1 00000 50011 8 Brown Bag 3/7/2021

Products recalled in vending machines and micro markets located in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia are:

PRODUCT SIZE UPC CONTAINER USE BY DATES
Fresh to You Club on Toast 10.3 oz MGF0930 Plastic Wrap 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Club Panini 8.50 oz MGF9844 Plastic Wrap 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Club Sub 9.14 oz C0932 Plastic Wrap 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Club Sub 9.14 oz MGF9100 Plastic Wrap 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Deluxe Triple Decker Club 12.17 oz MGF9719 Plastic Wrap 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Ham & Turkey Combo 5.85 oz MGF3054 Plastic Wedge 3/9/2021
Fresh to You Ham & Turkey Combo on 12 Grain 7.20 oz MGF6011 Plastic Wedge 3/9/2021
Fresh to You Jumbo Turkey & Cheese Sub 6.74 oz MGF1002 Plastic Wrap 3/9/2021
Fresh to You Market Club 11.85 oz MGF9800 Plastic Wrap 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Market Ham & Turkey Combo 5.85 oz MGF23054 Plastic Wrap 3/9/2021
Fresh to You Market Shaved Turkey & Cheese 4.55 oz MGF25571 Plastic Wedge 3/9/2021
Fresh to You Shaved Turkey & Cheese 4.55 oz MGF5571 Plastic Wedge 3/9/2021
Fresh to You Turkey & Baby Swiss on a Honey Brown Roll 9.42 oz MGF9703 Plastic Wrap 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Turkey & Cheddar Club 10.02 oz MGF9710 Plastic Wedge 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Turkey & Cheese Cut 6.56 oz MGF0596 Plastic Wedge 3/9/2021
Fresh to You Turkey & Cheese Hoagie 6.35 oz MGF0597 Plastic Wrap 3/9/2021
Fresh to You Turkey & Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli on Pita 8.29 oz MGF9806 Plastic Wrap 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on a Kaiser Roll 8.1 oz MGF9712 Plastic Wrap 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on a Wheat Roll 5.22 oz MGF0854 Plastic Wrap 3/9/2021
Fresh to You Turkey & Swiss on Whole Wheat 3.9 oz MGF0283 Plastic Wedge 3/9/2021
Fresh to You Turkey Club Croissant 7.94 oz MGF9103 Plastic Square 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Turkey Cranberry Pita 9.0 oz MGF9804 Plastic Wrap 3/7/2021
Fresh to You Turkey Melt Croissant 6.7 oz MGF3032 Plastic Wrap 3/9/2021
Fresh to You Tuscan Turkey Ciabatta 9.18 oz MGF9810 Plastic Wrap 3/7/2021
MG Foods Combo Half & Half 6.82 oz 1 00000 50069 9 Plastic Wedge 3/9/2021
MG Foods The Club Sub 8.5 oz 1 00000 50002 6 Brown Bag 3/9/2021
MG Foods Turkey & Cheddar BLT 6.9 oz 1 00000 50068 2 Plastic Wedge 3/7/2021
MG Foods Turkey & Pepperjack Sub 7.9 oz 1 00000 50055 2 Brown Bag 3/7/2021
MG Foods Turkey & Provolone BLT 8.1 oz 1 00000 50065 1 Plastic Wedge 3/7/2021
MG Foods Turkey & Provolone on 12 Grain 8.9 oz 1 00000 50066 8 Plastic Wedge 3/7/2021
MG Foods Turkey & Swiss Croissant 7.5 oz 1 00000 50011 8 Brown Bag 3/7/2021

Product labels are attached for identification of products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discard any remaining product. Consumers may contact MG Foods at 1-855-424-8390 Monday thru Friday 7:00am – 7:00 pm EST for any questions related to this recall or to request a full refund.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
MG Foods
 1-855-424-8390
Media:
Kristin Elder, Hill+Knowlton Strategies for MG Foods
 Kristin.Elder@hkstrategies.com

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Germany – “Fuet Extra – Original Spanish raw sausage with noble mold, air-dried” -Salmonella

Posted on March 11, 2021 by | Leave a comment

LMW

Warning type:Food
Date of first publication:03/09/2021
Product name:“Fuet Extra – Original Spanish raw sausage with noble mold, air-dried”
Product pictures:

Spanish raw sausage.jpg

Manufacturer (distributor):Konecke company

The manufacturer of the goods is: Koenecke Fleischwarenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Nordenhamer Strasse 141 D-27751 Delmenhorst The distributor of the goods is: Aldi-Süd

Reason for warning:

Salmonella was found in the product as part of the self-inspection.

Packaging Unit:150 g packs
Durability:07.03.2021 to 04.04.2021
Further information:Salmonella

Salmonella disease manifests itself within a few days after infection with diarrhea, abdominal pain and occasionally vomiting and a slight fever. The symptoms usually subside on their own after several days. Infants, toddlers, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system in particular can develop more severe disease courses. People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and advise them of a possible salmonella infection. Seeking preventive medical treatment without symptoms does not make sense.

Homepage of the manufacturer:

http://www.zurmuehlengruppe.de
Contact to the responsible authorities:
Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Customer information Aldi Süd
Poster_PP_Orig._Fuet_ZMG_Aldi Sued.pdf

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Belgium – Turkey roulade (700g) from the Tupelo farm brand – Salmonella

Posted on March 8, 2021 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of Aldi
Product: Turkey roulade (700g) from the Tupelo farm brand.
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Name: TURKEY ROULADE 700 G (frozen product)
EAN code: 270 5360 7
Brand: Tupelo farm
Expiration date (DDM): 11/12/2021
Lot: RPS 27615
Sale period: 03/02/2021 – 03/05/2021
Points of sale: ALDI stores

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

An internal analysis has shown the presence of Salmonella in the product “Turkey roll 700G (frozen)”.
ALDI has therefore decided, in consultation with the AFSCA, to withdraw this product from the market and to recall it to consumers.
Other ALDI products are not affected by this product recall.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RISK

Possible symptoms of salmonella poisoning are fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea within 12 to 48 hours of consuming the contaminated food. The risk of infection is higher in the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

ADVICE FOR CONSUMERS

Please do not consume these products and bring them back to the store.
The returned products will be reimbursed (also without receipt).
For any further information, you can contact ALDI via serviceclients@aldi.be .

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France – Product recall: 200g tip of brie from Les Croisés brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 5, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Oulah

Product recall: 200g tip of brie from Les Croisés brand

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3564700014745

▸ Packaging
200g

▸ DDM
04/07/2021

▸ Health
stamp FR 88.115.001 CE

▸ Consumer service contact
0 800 86 52 86 Free service and call

▸ Source
https://www.e.leclerc/

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Goats Milk Cheese – VP Garlic Sausage – Red Beetroot Chunks

Posted on March 5, 2021 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes in chilled goat’s milk cheese from France in France

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes (<10 CFU/g) in chilled vacuum-packed garlic sausage from France in France

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes (presence /25g) in red beetroot chunks from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

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USA -Core Table Updates

Posted on March 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Belgium – Fine sliced ​​sausage 150g – Salmonella – Update of the product recall of 02/25/2021

Posted on March 2, 2021 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

03/02/2021 (Update of the product recall of 02/25/2021)
Recall of Aldi
Product: Fine sliced ​​sausage 150g.
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Name: Fine sliced ​​sausage 150g
EAN code: 270 6001 8
Brand: Délifin
Type of packaging: plastic
Batch codes and expiration dates: (update)

Lot codes Expiration dates
GUS164702 (1) 027 03/14/2021
GUS164702 (1) 029 03/14/2021
GUS164702 (1) 032 03/17/2021
GUS164702 (1) 034 03/17/2021
GUS164702 (1) 035 03/17/2021
GUS164702 (1) 039 03/20/2021
GUS164702 (1) 040 03/20/2021
GUS164702 (1) 041 03/20/2021
GUS164702 (1) 042 03/20/2021
GUS164702 (1) 043 21.03.2021

Points of sale: ALDI stores

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM

Salmonella has been detected in the product mentioned above.

ALDI has therefore decided, in consultation with the AFSCA, to withdraw this product from the market and to recall it to consumers.

Other ALDI products are not affected by this product recall.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RISK

Possible symptoms of salmonella poisoning are fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea, within 12 to 48 hours of consuming the contaminated food. The risk of infection is higher in the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

People who have consumed these products and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption.

ADVICE FOR CONSUMERS

Please do not consume these products and bring them back to the store.
The returned products will be reimbursed (also without receipt).
For any further information, you can contact ALDI via serviceclients@aldi.be .

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