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UK – Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd recalls Frozen Raw Beef, Chicken, Lamb, and Chicken & Tripe Pet Food due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSA Listeria cdc

Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd is recalling four batches of frozen raw pet food because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products.

Product details

Frozen Raw Beef

Pack size 500g
Batch code 1544
Best before date 2021-06-17
Best before 17 June 2021
Frozen Raw Chicken

Pack size 500g
Batch code 1533
Best before date 2021-06-13
Best before 13 June 2021
Frozen Raw Lamb

Pack size 500g
Batch code 1545
Best before date 2021-06-13
Best before 13 June 2021
Frozen Raw Chicken & Tripe

Pack size 500g
Batch code 15331547
Best before date 2021-06-13
Best before 13 June 2021

No other Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd products are known to be affected.

Risk statement

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause illness in humans and animals. The product could therefore carry a potential risk either through direct handling of the pet food, or indirectly, for example from pet feeding bowls, utensils or contact with the faeces of animals.

In humans, symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

Raw Treat Pet Food Ltd is recalling the above products from their customers. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Research – Ten years of molecular epidemiology surveillance of Listeria monocytogenes in Chile 2008–2017.

Science Direct

Highlights

Listeria monocytogenes is an emerging foodborne pathogen in Chile.

Serotypes 1/2a, 1/2b and 4b were the most frequently detected in food products.

Some L. monocytogenes clonal populations are persistent and widespread in foods.

Genomic diversity of this pathogen in foods is considerable and change over time.

Abstract

Listeria monocytogenes causes severe diseases in humans, including febrile gastroenteritis and systemic infections that has a high mortality despite antibiotic treatment. This pathogen may cause massive outbreaks associated to the consumption of contaminated food products, which highlight its importance in public health. In the last decade, L. monocytogenes has emerged as a foodborne pathogen of major importance in Chile. A previous work showed that in Chile during 2008 and 2009, L. monocytogenes serotypes 1/2a, 1/2b and 4b were the most frequently identified in food and clinical strains. Here we report the molecular characterization of L. monocytogenes strains isolated from 2008 to 2017 in the country. Our results indicate that serotypes 1/2a, 1/2b and 4b continue to be the most commonly found in food products. In addition, we identify persistent and widespread PFGE subtypes. This study reports ten years of epidemiological surveillance of L. monocytogenes in Chile.

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Ryki brand Rycki Edam Cheese Slices recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA Rycki Edam Smoked Cheese Slices

Recall details

Ottawa, July 29, 2019 – The food recall issued on July 23, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Polish Trade Center Ltd. is recalling Ryki brand Rycki Edam Cheese Slices from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Code(s) on Product
Ryki Rycki Edam Cheese Slices 4.76 oz 5 902208 000811 D30N / 300454
Ryki Rycki Edam Smoked Cheese Slices 4.76 oz 5 902208 000828 D30N / 300469

Australia – Gippsland Jersey — Gippsland Jersey Full Cream Milk 2L and Gippsland Jersey Light Milk 2L – Recall – Not Pasteurised

Product Safety Australia

Photograph of Gippsland Jersey milks

Identifying features

Use by date
29 July 2019
Other
APN/EAN 9351328000014 (full cream) and 9351328000007 (light)

What are the defects?

The recall is due to a processing error associated with pasteurisation.

What are the hazards?

Milk that is not pasteurised according to the standard may be associated with food-borne illness and decreased shelf life.

USA – Rock Garden Organic Basil Recalled For Possible Cyclospora

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Publix has posted this recall announcement on their website, regarding Rock Garden Organic Basil. The product is being recalled for possible cyclospora contamination. It was sold at Publix and GreenWise Market.

USA – The Lennox Recalls Pig Ears For Salmonella Contamination; Dog Illnesses

Food Poisoning Bulletin

The Lennox Intl Inc, in Edison, New Jersey, is recalling its Natural Pig ears dog treats because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The company is aware of two cases of their pig ears that caused dog illnesses that may be related to the Salmonella contamination the FDA is investigating in connection with a multistate outbreak. The recall notice did not state that there were any human illnesses associated with this product.

 

USA – Taco Seasoning Mix Recalled For Salmonella

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Williams Foods LLC is recalling Great Value and HEB taco seasoning mix  for possible Salmonella contamination. No consumer complaints or reported cases of salmonellosis have been received to date in connection with this recall.

Information -Aflatoxins prompt increased EU checks on US peanuts

IEG Policy

The EU is stepping up the frequency of controls for aflatoxins in US peanut consignments after a spate of notifications through its Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), reveals the latest update to the bloc’s high risk import list in an annex to a 2009 regulation (669/2009).

 

USA – Publix recalls Rock Garden Organic Basil due to Cyclospora risk

Outbreak News Today

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses potentially linked to fresh basil exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV located in Morelos, Mexico.

Korea – Ministry warns against food poisoning, flesh-eating bacterial infection -Vibrio species

The Korea Herald

CDC Vibrio

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The Food Safety Ministry issued a warning Friday against food poisoning and flesh-eating infection associated with Vibrio bacteria, urging caution in beach-going and seafood consumption.

The ministry said infections of Vibrio bacteria, which thrive in warming waters, are most commonly reported from July to September.

Vibrio parahaemolyticus causes food poisoning and gastrointestinal illnesses, while vulnificus causes flesh-eating disease.

Two main routes of infection identified by the ministry are eating raw or undercooked seafood and exposing open wounds to contaminated waters.

Those with chronic liver diseases or a compromised immune system in particular are advised against eating or handling uncooked seafood and coming in contact with higher salinity waters.

Major symptoms of the bacterial infection include vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, chills and fever.