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France – Frozen raspberries 500g – Norovirus

Posted on July 27, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name Carrefour Classic’
  • Model names or references Frozen raspberries 500g – Carrefour Classic’
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3560071448936 34911601 Date of minimum durability 01/25/2024
    3560071448936 34418901 Date of minimum durability 11/01/2024
    3560071448936 34920701 Date of minimum durability 01/14/2024
    3560071448936 37472201 Date of minimum durability 06/13/2024
  • Packaging500g bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/11/2022 to 07/26/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the freezer
  • Health mark EMB 02408D
  • Further information Bags bearing the EMB code 02408D near the barcode
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Crossroads

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Microbial contamination (presence of norovirus)
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Norovirus

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USA – FDA Is Focusing on Safety of Frozen Berries

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Food Safety Tech

From 1983 to 2018, there were 50 outbreaks globally that were attributed to frozen berries: 36 caused by Norovirus and 14 by Hepatitis A.

On July 22, the FDA announced that it is developing a food safety prevention strategy to enhance the safety of fresh and frozen berries. The move comes in response to multiple hepatitis A (HAV) and norovirus (NoV) outbreaks linked to the consumption of both fresh and frozen berries.

The FDA reports that there have been four HAV outbreaks and three NoV outbreaks linked to frozen berries from 1990 to 2016 in the U.S., and since 2011, there have been three HAV outbreaks linked to fresh berries, including a current outbreak linked to fresh organic strawberries.

In addition, from 1983 to 2018, there were 50 outbreaks globally that were attributed to frozen berries: 36 caused by NoV and 14 by HAV. The FDA noted that although freezing preserves berries it generally does not inactivate viruses that may be introduced at various points in the supply chain, such as by infected workers, contaminated water or contaminated food contact surfaces. In addition, fresh berries are generally eaten raw without a kill-step that could eliminate pathogens.

In August, the FDA plans to resume an assignment to collect and test frozen berries that it paused at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The assignment seeks to estimate the prevalence of HAV and NoV in frozen strawberries, raspberries and blackberries and help the FDA identify sites where practices or conditions may exist that constitute safety vulnerabilities.

The FDA also plans to work collaboratively with industry, academia and regulatory partners in the development of a food safety prevention strategy to identify measures that can be taken to limit or prevent contamination from occurring throughout the berry supply chain, approaches to re-enforce control measures and their application as well as areas where additional research is needed.

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Quebec – Notice not to consume Alasko brand frozen whole raspberries (IQF) sold by Marché Senneterre inc. – Norovirus

Posted on July 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

Frozen raspberries (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Marché Senneterre inc., located at 760, 10 e  Avenue, in Senneterre , advises the population of do not consume the product listed in the table below, as this food may have been contaminated with norovirus.

This warning stems from a Canadian Food Inspection Agency food recall involving Alasko brand frozen whole (IQF) raspberries originating from China and distributed to several establishments across Canada . The recalled batch* is:

Lot No. SY21278 PO
: 116381-01
BB/MA: 2023-OC-04

* The information on the batch concerned is only found on the transport boxes.

Product name

Format

Affected lot

“FROZEN WHOLE RASPBERRIES”

1kg

Units sold until June 13, 2022 

The product was offered frozen in a clear plastic bag. Its label includes, in addition to its name, the mention “Prepared for New Alasko LP”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

Even if the product does not show signs of tampering or a suspicious smell, it could be contaminated with norovirus and cause illness if consumed. Generally, the possible symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Muscle pain, fatigue, fever, chills and headache may also occur. People exposed to norovirus usually show these symptoms within 24 to 48 hours of eating contaminated food. Cases of illness have been reported to MAPAQ and could be associated with the consumption of this food.

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USA – Possible Long Beach Meals on Wheels Hepatitis A Exposure

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

A possible Long Beach Meals on Wheels hepatitis A exposure has occurred in California. The incident occurred because a volunteer who was helping package food was allegedly diagnosed with the illness. The exposures took place in “late May and June” 2022.

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Canada – Gelato Artigianale al gusto di Raspberry Gelato recalled due to possible Norovirus contamination of raspberries used in product

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CFIA

None – Gelato Artigianale al gusto di Raspberry Gelato - 1 L None – Gelato Artigianale al gusto di Raspberry Gelato - 1 L (label)

Summary

Product
Gelato Artigianale al gusto di Raspberry Gelato
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Norovirus
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Affected products

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination of the raspberries used in this product.

The recalled product has been sold at Angelo’s Italian Market Inc. (London, ON).

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

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Research – Impact of COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical interventions on the extent of Norovirus contamination in oyster production areas in Ireland during winter 2020/21

Posted on June 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Journal of Food Protection

A significant decrease in norovirus prevalence and concentration was observed in oyster production areas in Ireland during winter 2020/21.  Oyster production areas impacted by human wastewater discharges that were under-going norovirus surveillance since 2018 were investigated. Samples collected in the winter seasons of 2018/19 and 2019/20, prior to when the COVID-19 pandemic interventions were applied, showed a prevalence of 94.3% and 96.6% respectively and geometric mean concentrations of 533 and 323 genome copies per gram (gcg -1 ) respectively. These values decreased significantly during the winter of 2020/21 (prevalence of 63.2% and geometric concentration of <LOQ) coinciding with the control measures to mitigate the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Divergence between norovirus GI and GII prevalence and concentrations was observed over the three year monitoring period. Norovirus GII was the dominant genogroup detected in winter 2020/21 with over half of samples positive although concentrations detected were significantly lower than pre-pandemic winters with a geometric mean concentration of <LOQ.

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Canada – Certain Revive Superfoods brand Smoothies and Oats recalled due to possible Norovirus contamination of raspberries used in these products

Posted on June 20, 2022 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product
Certain smoothies and oats
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Norovirus
What to do

Do not consume recalled products

Revive Superfoods Açaí Twist Smoothie Revive Superfoods Açaí Twist Smoothie - Nutrition Facts

Revive Superfoods Berry Blü Smoothie Revive Superfoods Berry Blü Smoothie - Nutrition Facts

Revive Superfoods Berry Patch Oats Revive Superfoods Berry Patch Oats - Nutrition Facts

Revive Superfoods Coconut Cream Smoothie Revive Superfoods Coconut Cream Smoothie - Nutrition Facts

Revive Superfoods Heart Beet Smoothie Revive Superfoods Heart Beet Smoothie - Nutrition Facts

Revive Superfoods Raspberry & Mango Smoothie Revive Superfoods Raspberry & Mango Smoothie - Nutrition Facts

Revive Superfoods Strawberry Zen Smoothie Revive Superfoods Strawberry Zen Smoothie - Nutrition Facts

Issue

Revive Organics Inc. is recalling the affected products from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination of the raspberries used in these products.

The recalled products have been sold nationally and online.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

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Canada – Notice not to consume raspberry vinaigrettes made by Conserverie du Quartier inc. and sold by various companies – Norovirus

Posted on June 17, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

Raspberry Tarragon Vinaigrette - Les Gourmandises de Justin (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) Conserverie du Quartier label (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the companies Conserverie du Quartier inc., in the Capitale-Nationale region, and Les Gourmandises de Justin inc., in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, is warning the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as these foods may have been contaminated with norovirus.

RASPBERRY AND TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE – NEIGHBORHOOD CANNERY – 250ml – Best before 24 AL 30
RASPBERRY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE – JUSTIN’S TREATS – 250ml – Best before 24 AL 30

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until June 16, 2022 inclusively, in the Capitale-Nationale and Chaudière-Appalaches regions. They were packaged in a glass bottle and sold at room temperature. The product label may include, in addition to their proper name, the list of ingredients, the method of conservation and the contact details of the point of sale.

The companies named in the table are voluntarily recalling the products in question. They have agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. Also, people who have any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

Even if the product does not show signs of tampering or a suspicious smell, it may be contaminated with norovirus and cause illness when consumed. Generally, the possible symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Muscle pain, fatigue, fever, chills and headache may also occur. People exposed to norovirus usually show these symptoms within 24 to 48 hours of eating contaminated food. Cases of illness have been reported to MAPAQ and could be associated with the consumption of raspberries used in the manufacture of these foods.

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Quebec – Notice not to consume Below Zero brand frozen IQF whole raspberries sold by La Corne d’Abundance – Norovirus

Posted on June 15, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

IQF whole raspberries (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company La Corne d’Abundance, advises the population not to consume the product listed in the table below, as this food may have been contaminated with norovirus.

This warning stems from a Canadian Food Inspection Agency food recall involving Below Zero brand IQF Whole Raspberries originating from China and distributed to several establishments across Canada .

The product was offered in a frozen state. Its label includes, in addition to its name, the mentions “Below Zero” and “Mantab”.

Establishment

Product name

Format

Affected lot

The cornucopia

1988 Notre Dame Street

L’Ancienne-Lorette

“IQF WHOLE RASPBERRIES”

1kg

Lot No. XT21253

PO: M14475

BB/MA: 2023-SE-09

The company named in the table is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

Even if the product does not show signs of tampering or suspicious odor, it could be contaminated with norovirus and cause illness when consumed. Generally the possible symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Muscle pain, fatigue, fever, chills and headache may also occur. People exposed to norovirus usually show these symptoms within 24 to 48 hours of eating contaminated food. Cases of illness have been reported to MAPAQ and could be associated with the consumption of this food.

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Quebec – Notice not to consume Alasko brand frozen IQF whole raspberries sold by Akhavan Supermarket

Posted on June 15, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

Whole frozen raspberries (CNW Group/Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and Supermarché Akhavan, warn the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food may have been contaminated with a norovirus.

This warning stems from a Canadian Food Inspection Agency food recall involving Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries, originating from China and distributed to several establishments across Canada . The lot involved in the recall is:

*Lot # SY21278 PO
: 116381-01
BB/MA: 2023-OC-04

*Information on the batch involved can only be found on the shipping crates.

The product was offered in a frozen state. Its label includes, in addition to its name, the mention “Prepared for New Alasko LP”.

Establishment

Product name

Format

Affected lot

Akhavan Supermarket
6170 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal


“ IQF WHOLE RASPBERRIES ”

1kg

Units sold
until June 11, 2022

The company named in the table is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

Even if the product does not show signs of tampering or a suspicious smell, eating food contaminated with norovirus can still make you sick. Generally, the possible symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Muscle pain, fatigue, fever, chills and headache may also occur. People exposed to norovirus usually show these symptoms within 24 to 48 hours of eating contaminated food. Cases of illness have been reported to MAPAQ and could be associated with the consumption of this food.

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