The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:
| Name | Small Shortbread from Wissant |
| Brand | BERNARD BROTHERS |
| Barcode | 3770001691039 |
| Minimum durability date (MDD) | 10/13/2024 |
| Batch | 32324 |
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Luxembourg – Petit Sablé de Wissant from the FRERES BERNARD brand – Listeria monocytogenes
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Why is E. coli O157:H7 and HUS a parent’s worst nightmare
Escherichia coli O157:H7 (often referred to simply as E. coli O157:H7) and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) can be particularly alarming for parents due to the severity and potential outcomes of infections associated with them. Here’s why they are considered a serious concern: Read more at the link above
France-BLERIOT 230g – Listeria monocytogenes
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
OPAL COAST CHEESE FACTORY
Model names or references
BLERIOT 230g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3770001691206 30124 Minimum durability date 01/10/2024
Packaging
Stretch film
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/23/2024 to 10/01/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR-62-889-001-CE
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
Wholesalers, GMS
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Information – Mouldy foods
Moldy food usually has to be thrown away, but sometimes the mold can be cut off. It depends on the nature of the food, ie density and water content. In moist and airy foods, mold can grow much longer and the threads are not visible to the naked eye.
Some molds can cause allergic reactions and breathing problems, others can contain mycotoxins, which are cancer-causing substances. If mold toxins are present, they do not disappear when cooking food. But when is it safe to cut off mold and when to throw away the food:
Moldy bread
Moldy bread should always be thrown away, as mold may be present without being visible.
Moldy fruits and vegetables
Moldy watery fruits (eg plums, oranges, melons) and watery vegetables (eg cucumbers, tomatoes) should always be thrown away. It is very important to use only undamaged berries and fruits when making jam and juice.
In denser and less watery vegetables such as carrots and cabbage, mold spots can be cut off.
White membrane on mushrooms
If there is a white membrane on the root of mushrooms, it is not mold but their own mycelium. The white membrane can simply be cut off along with particles of soil.
Moldy jam
If mold spots are visible in the jam, it should always be thrown away, the fungicide may have spread throughout the jam in the jar.
Moldy nuts
Always throw away moldy nuts. You have to check especially if Brazil nuts are moldy in the middle.
Moldy dairy products
All dairy products such as cream, sour cream or soft cheeses (eg brie) should be discarded if any mold is present (other than mold that is a normal part of the cheese). Mold spots on hard cheeses can be cut off, plus 1 cm of the cheese itself around the mold spot.
Moldy meat
Moldy meat should always be thrown away if mold is detected. It is not enough to remove visible mold spots, the same applies to liver pate and other meat toppings.
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Ireland – Recall of Dale Meats Cooked Sliced Ham, Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2024.40 |
| Product Identification: | Please see table below. |
| Batch Code | All batch codes and all use-by dates up to and including 27/09/2024. |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Message:
Dale Meats is recalling all batches of Cooked Sliced Ham, Hazlett and Sliced Corned Beef with a use-by date up to and including 27/09/2024 due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
| Product Name (Retail Products) | Pack Size | Use-by dates |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Meats Cooked Sliced Ham | 125g and 250g | Up to and including 27/09/2024 |
| Dale Meats Hazlett | 125g, 250g and 400g | |
| Dale Meats Sliced Corned Beef | 125g, 250g and 400g |
| Product Name (Catering Products) | Pack Size | Use-by dates |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Meats Whole Gammons | Variable Weights | Up to and including 27/09/2024 |
| Dale Meats Half Gammons | Variable Weights | |
| Dale Meats Cooked Sliced Ham | 500g and 1 kg | |
| Dale Meats Cooked Ham Whole | Variable Weights | |
| Dale Meats Hazlett Whole | Variable Weights | |
| Dale Meats Hazlett Half | Variable Weights | |
| Dale Meats Sliced Hazlett | Variable Weights | |
| Dale Meats Sliced Corned Beef | Variable Weights |
Nature Of Danger:
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and instruct them to recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers.
Caterers should not use the implicated batches.
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
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Luxembourg – Whole raw defrosted prawns from the Auchan brand – Vibrio vulnificus
The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:
| Name | Whole raw thawed prawns |
| Brand | Auchan |
| Barcode | 3254562419603 |
| Lots and DLC / DDM* | 74246 – 07/09/24;
74205 – 07/09/24*; 74452 – 10/09/24*; 74526 – 11/09/24*; |
Danger : Presence of Vibrio vulnificus
Foodborne illness caused by Vibrio vulnificus can occasionally result in mild gastrointestinal disorders in healthy individuals, but can also result in severe non-intestinal disorders (generalized infection/septicaemia) in susceptible individuals or those with pre-existing chronic conditions. In addition, skin infections may occur from pre-existing wounds when handling the products.
Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Auchan
Information Source: Recall Notification
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France – Sour cream – Listeria monocytogenes
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
GAEC of Hameau Pillet
Model names or references
Pot of cream 250gr or 500gr
Product identification
Batch
Lot number 80
Lot number 81
Lot number 82
Packaging
250gr 500gr
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/08/2024 to 11/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale
Pays d’Auge
Distributors
GAEC of Hameau Pillet
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Holiday Updates
Sorry for all the posts today just catching up after holidays 🙂
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Research – Cryptosporidium spp.
When the European Food Safety Authority published a review of the public health risk of foodborne parasites in 2018, it focused on three, which it considers to be the most pressing today and in the future immediate, either for current production systems, the effectiveness of control measures, eating habits or because of their severity. The selection included Cryptosporidium spp., Toxoplasma gondii and Echinococcus ssp. These parasites are resistant in the environment, they do not have specific controls, and the food industry’s awareness of them is variable, in contrast to what happens with Trichinella spiralis and Anisakidae .
Cryptosporidiosis is generally associated with acute gastrointestinal conditions, has no specific treatment, and outbreaks have occurred related to the consumption of contaminated fresh produce.
Holiday Time
Hi All
Just taking a short break but posting will be back to normal in a weeks time.
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