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Belgium – 125g Rosette Sandwich from the Leader Price brand – Salmonella

Posted on November 18, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, LEADER PRICE is withdrawing the 125g Sandwich Rosette from sale and is recalling it to consumers because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

LEADER PRICE asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

Product Description

Naam van het product Barcode Stempel Vervaldatum (TGT) Lotnummers
Sandwich Rosette 125g LP 326385949312 FR 01-159-002 CE 11/19/20
11/21/20
11/23/20

11/26/20

12/01/20

 030701

030901

031101

031401

031901

The product was sold through Leader Price stores in Belgium

219 CHAUSSEE DE PHILIPPEVILLE 6010 COUILLET CHARLEROI
1 ANGLE RUE DU SEWAGE / CONCORDE 4100 SERAING
90 BD ERNEST SOLVAY 4040 HERSTAL
70 RUE PHILIPPE MONNOYER 6180 COURCELLES
LAGUESSE STREET 13 4460 GRACE HOLLOGNE
RTE DE CHARLEROI 160 7134 BINCHE
RUE DU MONS 280 7301 HORNU BELGIUM
31 AVENUE DE L’INDUSTRIE 4500 TIHANGE
787 CHAUSSEE DE CHARLEROI 6220 FLOWERS

For any further information , you can contact the consumer service by dialing the telephone number: 0033 800 35 00 00 from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Belgium – Crème fraîche, corn and cheese made from raw milk – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 17, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, La Ferme Keirse is withdrawing the products “fresh cream with raw milk”, “whole milk raw milk”, “low fat raw milk”, “raw milk herbal cream” and “Houmont ball. Of the sale and recalls them to consumers because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogens .

La Ferme Keirse asks its customers not to consume these products and to bring them back to the point of sale where they were purchased. They will be reimbursed.

Product description

Fresh cream made from raw milk
– Brand: Ferme Keirse
– Use -by date (DLC): 11/21/2020 and 11/28/2020
– Sales period: from 11/04/2020 to 11/28/2020
– Type of packaging: glass jar
– Packaging: 200 ml

The product was distributed by:
– Estéa – Rue d’Arlon 14, 6760 Virton
– Micro Ferme du Ponceet – Rue de la Californie 100, 6600 Bastogne

Whole raw milk, lean raw milk, raw milk herbal raw milk
– Make: Farm Keirse
– Shelf life (DLC): from 02.11.2020 to 11.30.2020
– Type of packing: glass jar
– unit: 200 g and 360 g

the products were distributed by:
– Jacques Defrenne – Rue des Alliés 323, 1190 Forest
– Estéa – Rue d’Arlon 14, 6760 Virton
– Micro Ferme du Ponceet – Rue de la Californie 100, 6600 Bastogne

Boulette de Houmont, fromage frais with milk raw
– Brand: Ferme Keirse
– Use -by date (DLC): 11/23/2020 and 11/30/2020
– Sale period: from 11/02/2020 to 11/30/2020
– Type of packaging: Paper
– Packaging: 250 g

The product has been distributed by:
– Estéa – Rue d’Arlon 14, 6760 Virton

For any further information , contact:
Madame Murielle Keirse
Tel +32 61 26 65 53 or +32 499 33 52 11 or fermekeirse @ gmail.com

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UK – Investigation – STEC E.coli O157- 2017 Frozen Beef Burgers

Posted on November 13, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Cambridge Press

In November 2017, Public Health England identified an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 in England where whole genome sequencing results indicated cases were likely to be linked to a common source, and began investigations.

Hypothesis generation included a review of enhanced surveillance data, a case-case study and trawling interviews. The hypothesis of interest was tested through the administration of focussed questionnaires and review of shopping history using loyalty card data. Twelve outbreak cases were detected, eight were hospitalised and four developed haemolytic uraemic syndrome. Frozen beef burgers supplied by a national retailer were identified as the vehicle of the outbreak. Testing of two left-over burger samples obtained from the freezers of two separate (unlinked) cases and a retained sample from the production premises were tested and found to be positive for the outbreak strain. A voluntary recall of the burgers was implemented by the retailer. Investigations at the production premises identified no contraventions of food safety legislation. Cooking guidance on the product packaging was deemed to be adequate and interviews with the cases/carers who prepared the burgers revealed no deficiencies in cooking practices at home. Given the long-shelf life of frozen burgers, the product recall likely prevented more cases.

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Italy – Fontina Cheese Recalls – STEC E.coli

Posted on November 12, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : IT 02 2 CE C280 Pre-packaged 250g ATP 08-12-2020

Name : Fontina cheese DOP RED LABEL

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 12 November 2020

Brand : Fontina DOP IPER IT 02 2 CE C280 Pre-packaged 250g ATP TMC 08-12-2020
Name : Cheese Fontina DOP
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 12 November 2020

Recall model Fontina DOP IPER IT 02 2 CE C280 Pre-packaged 250g ATP TMC 08-12-2020 – Fontina DOP cheese

 

Salute

Brand : Fontina DOP IPER IT 02 2 CE C280 Pre-packaged 250g ATP TMC 08-12-2020
Name : Cheese Fontina DOP
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 12 November 2020

Doumentation

Salute

Brand : Fontina DOP ITALIAMO C280 IT 02 2 CE Pre-packaged 250g ATP TMC 08-12-2020
Name : Fontina DOP cheese
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 12 November 2020

Documentation

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Belgium – Recall of Norenca nv – Ardennes logs – Salmonella

Posted on November 10, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

During microbiological checks, the presence of Salmonella was observed in the Ardennes logs.

In consultation with the AFSCA, Norenca nv has therefore decided to withdraw the products concerned from the sale.
Customers who have purchased these products are advised not to consume them and to bring them back to the store, where they will be reimbursed.

Product description: Product

name
: bûches ardennaises Lot: 2045310
Expiration date ( BBD = use-by date): 12/11/2020
Sale period: 11/06/2020 and 11/12/2020

        Label Carrefour Label Metro Makro Label Spar

The product was distributed via:

YVECA BV (Spar) NIEUWSTRAAT 22 8980 BESELARE
GEE SPRL (Spar) RUE DU JOLI BOIS 44/1 6900 AYE
DE LINDE BV (Spar) MARKTSTRAAT 19 9990 MALDEGEM
FALIANGA SPRL

(Spar)

  

AVENUE DE LA STATION

  

35

  

6790

  

AUBANGE
MAKRO DEURNE

(Makro)

  

KRIJGSBAAN

  

1A

  

2100

  

DEURNE
MAKRO EKE

(Makro)

  

SAVAANSTRAAT

  

1

  

9810

  

EKE
NACHTERGAELE BV

(Spar)

  

OUWEGEMSESTEENWEG

  

30 A

  

9750

  

OUWEGEM (ZINGEM)
GLOBE RETAIL BV

(Spar)

  

GEELSEBAAN

  

30

  

2430

  

VORST LAAKDAL
EASY COOL STORE

BV (Carrefour Market)

  

 

KERKSTRAAT

  

 

12

  

 

2350

  

 

VOSSELAAR
WALLO BV (Spar) RIJKSWEG 185 8710 WIELSBEKE
Spar Pi-One (Spar) OOSTERZELSESTEENWEG 9 9230 OOSTERZELSESTEENWEG
Huldenberg Foods

(Spar)

  

ELZASSTRAAT

  

16

  

3040

  

ELZASSTRAAT
Sparadiso NV (Spar) MEENSEWEG 30 8900 MEENSEWEG
Berjan BV (Spar) KERKSTRAAT 90 9255 KERKSTRAAT
Wens (Spar) KERKHOFLAAN 24 1910 KERKHOFLAAN
IMAVO BV (Spar) KLEINE STEENWEG 5 2221 KLEINE STEENWEG

Possible symptoms of Salmonella infection

Possible symptoms of Salmonella poisoning are fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. These symptoms usually appear within 12 to 48 hours of ingestion.

People who have consumed these products and who present this type of symptom are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

For more information, customers can contact Norenca via info@norenca.be or 014 / 56.45.11.

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Luxembourg – RECALL: ZIEGENWEICHKÄSE FROM THE BETTINE BRAND, BUCHE ST MAURE FROM THE DELHAIZE BRAND, GOAT LOG FROM THE BETTINE AND CENTURION BRANDS – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 9, 2020 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Last name

Ziegenweichkäse

Mark

BETTINE

Unit

200 g

Bar code

87 120 230 112 92

Best before date (DLC)

all

Lot

all

Last name: Log St Maure

Mark: DELHAIZE

Unit: 200 g

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best before date (DLC)

 

27.10.2020; 03.11.2020; 06.11.2020; 10.11.2020; 11.11.2020; 17.11.2020;

 19.11.2020; 24.11.2020; 26.11.2020;

01.12.2020; 08.12.2020; 15.12.2020; 23.12.2020

Lot

 

3300064882; 3300065151; 3300065757; 

3300065758; 3300066163; 3300066165; 

3300066182; 3300066334; 3300066584; 

3300066979; 3300067019; 3300067020; 

3300067394; 3300067783; 3300067796;

 3300068197

 

Last name

Goat cheese log (sold in the self-service cheese stand section)

Mark

BETTINE

Unit

150 g

Bar code

3060921463206

Best before date (DLC)

from 28/10/2020 to 22/11/2020

Lot

all

Last name

Goat cheese 25%

Mark

Centurion

Unit

150/200 g

Best before date (DLC)

11/15/2020

Lot

EG020EGE

Danger  : Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache, and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as the immunocompromised and the elderly and young children may experience neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also pay special attention to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Rewe , Delhaize , Auchan and Match

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Auchan and RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) recall notification

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Russia – Suspected Salmonella outbreak linked to Makhachkala café sickens 39

Posted on November 9, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Outbreak News Today

The Ministry of Health of Dagestan, Russia (computer translated) are reporting that 39 people have been hospitalized with acute intestinal infection.

Officials note that 39 people were hospitalized, including 12 children. The patient’s condition is assessed as moderate. The main clinical symptoms include fever up to 38–39 degrees, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and frequent loose stools.

According to the results of the survey of the sick, a single factor of transmission of infection was established, they all bought food in the Kazan-Kebab café in Makhachkala.

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Belgium – Goat cheese from the Bettine, Delhaize and Centurion brands – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 4, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed Rapid Alert System), the presence of Listeria monocytogenes was detected in goat cheeses of the Bettine, Delhaize and Centurion brands.

The AFSCA has therefore decided to withdraw these products from sale and to recall them to consumers.

The AFSCA also asks not to consume these products and to bring them back to the point of sale where they were purchased.

Product description

Ripened goat cheese from the Bettine brand
– Product name: geitenkaas gerijpt 200g
– Brand: Bettine
– Use by date (DLC): from 10/28/2020 to 12/30/2020
– Item number: 5020060
– EAN code: 8712023011292
– Weight: 200g

The product was sold via Sligro (Ottergemsesteenweg Zuid 720, 9000 Gent)

White goat cheese from the Bettine brand
– Product name: geitenkaas wit 450g
– Brand: Bettine
– Use by date (BBD): from 28 /
10/2020 to 12/30/2020 – Article number: 5010434
– EAN code: 8712023020089
– Weight: 450g

The product was sold via Sligro (Ottergemsesteenweg Zuid 720, 9000 Gent) and via Ramhoreca (Zoning du Brûlé 79, 7390 Quaregnon)

Bûche Sainte Maure (200g) from the brand Delhaize
– Product name: Bûche Sainte Maure 200g
– Brand: Delhaize
– Use by date (DLC): 6/11/2020, 10/11/2020, 11/11/2020, 17/11/2020, 19/11/2020, 24/11/2020, 26/11/2020 , 1/12/2020, 8/12/2020, 15/12/2020 and 23/12/2020
– Weight: 200g

The product was sold through Delhaize stores.

Centurion brand goat log
– Product name: 25% goat cheese log
– Brand: Centurion
– Lots and use-by dates (DLC):
            o Product sold at Match:
                        – DLC = 15/11/2020 with lot number = EG020EGE
                        – DLC = 04/11/202 with lot number = E305E34
                        – DLC = 08/11/2020 with lot number = E8008E8A
                        – DLC = 11/11/2020 with lot number = EG009EGE
            o Product sold at Cora:
                        – Lot = E7017E7A with DLC = 7/11/2020
                        – Lot = E9009EAA with DLC = 10/11/2020
                        – Lot = EG009EGE with DLC = 14/11/2020
                        – Lot = F0007F0A with DLC = 17/11/2020
                        – Lot = F0007F24 with DLC = 17/11/2020
– Weight: 150 g and 200 g

The product was sold through the Match and Cora stores .

About Listeria monocytogenes (identity sheet, recommendations for consumers): http://www.afsca.be/consommateurs/viepratique/intoxicationsalimentaires/listeriainfo/

For any further information, you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800 / 13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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RASFF Alerts – 2019

Posted on November 4, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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USA – Natural Grocers Issues Voluntary Recall on Organic Elderberries Due to Potential Presence of Salmonella

Posted on November 3, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery retailer, is voluntarily recalling Natural Grocers Brand 4-ounce Organic Whole Elderberries after being notified by its supplier of the potential presence of Salmonella. Salmonellais an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. If you are experiencing these symptoms, and believe you may have been exposed to Salmonella, please report to a medical provider.

To date, the company has received no reports of illness or injury but is acting out of an abundance of caution to voluntarily recall any of the potentially affected product in the marketplace.

After initially certifying that this product had tested negative for Salmonella and was fit for human consumption, our supplier subsequently notified the company of the potential presence of Salmonella in specific lots of organic elderberries.

Consumers who may have purchased this product are advised to discontinue use immediately and discard or return the product for credit or refund. The recalled product is packaged in clear plastic bags weighing 4-ounces and bearing the “Natural Grocers” label. Only packages bearing the following pack dates are being recalled at this time: 20-216, 20-225, 20-246, 20-265, & 20-281.

UPC Code

Description

Packed on Dates
000082003043 Org Whole Elderberries 4 oz 20-216, 20-225, 20-246, 20-265 & 20-281

The product was distributed to 159 Natural Grocers stores located in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Consumers can find the specific locations of Natural Grocers’ stores in those states at: https://www.naturalgrocers.com/store-directoryExternal Link Disclaimer

Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling Customer Service at 303-986-4600, ext. 80801, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MST).

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Customer Service
 303-986-4600, ext. 80801
Media:
Pamela Lipshitz
 plipshitz@naturalgrocers.com

Product Photos

  • “Natural Grocers Organic Whole Elder Berries, 4 oz. package”

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