Sweden – First Class Brands of Sweden recalls Healthyco’s peanut butter – Aflatoxin

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

First Class Brands of Sweden is recalling six batches of Healthyco’s peanut butter on suspicion of aflatoxin. 

First Class Brands of Sweden press release

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France – Sashimi-quality salmon cubes – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name/
  • Names of models or references Sashimi quality salmon cubes 250g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    4056489370567 2212561297L Use-by date 09/24/2021
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/14/2021 to 09/22/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 62.160.112 CE
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Normandy, New Aquitaine, Occitanie
  • Distributors LIDL
  • List of points of saleList_SM_Recall_Cubes_Salmon_Crusta’C.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Self-checks revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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Germany – SUHO MESO, Zarebnica, SMOKED ROAST BEEF – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

LMW

Warning type:

Food

Date of first publication:

09/22/2021

Product name:

SUHO MESO, Zarebnica, SMOKED ROAST BEEF

Product pictures:

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Manufacturer (distributor):

Kelmendi Grocery Giessener Strasse 16 35396 Giessen

Reason for warning:

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

Packaging Unit: approx. 400 g
Durability:

03/11/2021

Additional Information:

Listeria usually manifests itself within 14 days of infection with diarrhea and fever. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system in particular can develop more severe disease processes with blood poisoning and meningitis. In pregnant women, the unborn child can be harmed, even without symptoms.

People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and advise them of possible Listeria infection.

Pregnant women who have eaten this food should seek medical treatment and seek advice even without symptoms.

This does not make sense for other people with no symptoms.

For more information, please refer to the attached press release.

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg:poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Press release
Press release.pdf

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France -Organic Tofu Lentil Salad 200g Monoprix – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Monoprix
  • Names of models or references Organic Tofu Lentil Salad 200g Monoprix
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3350030157876 21253 Use-by date 09/28/2021
  • Packaging Plastic tray and lid
  • Start date / End of marketing From 09/11/2021 to 09/23/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Monoprix

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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USA- Core Investigation Table

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FDA

4 Cases, Salmonella Oranienburg, Salmonella Thompson and two Cyclospora sources still unknown.

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USA – Georgetown University reports outbreak among students; source unknown

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

At least a dozen students at Georgetown University have reported being sick with symptoms that resemble foodborne illness and an official says they may be part of a nationwide outbreak of Salmonella infections.

Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Ranit Mishori says the school is working to determine the cause of the illnesses.

“At this time we do not know the cause of the symptoms, but it is prudent to assume they are related to an infectious process. Please be aware that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a national outbreak of Salmonella from an unknown source,” according to a letter Mishori sent to students and staff. 

Students have reported symptoms including severe stomach pains, vomiting and diarrhea, which are consistent with foodborne illness.

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Belgium – Block liver pâté – 150g – Brand Saint Alby – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Reminder TerBeke – Pluma
Product: block liver pâté – 150g – Brand Saint Alby.
Nature of the problem: Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes .
In agreement with the AFSCA, TerBeke – Pluma is withdrawing the Saint Alby brand block liver pâté (150g) from sale and is recalling it to consumers due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes .

Lidl Belgium asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. You will be reimbursed even without presentation of the receipt.

Product description

– Product name: Liver pâté en bloc
– Brand: Saint Alby
– EAN: 20025465
– Use by date (DLC) (“To be consumed until”): 08/10/2021
– Sales period: from 06/09/2021 to 21/09/2021
– Type of packaging: plastic dish
– Weight: 150g

The product was sold via Lidl stores in Belgium.

For any further information , contact Lidl customer service on 0800/73520 (free).

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Information – Preventive Controls – A novel approach to kill pathogens utilizing non-flammable alcohol spraying technology:

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety Tech

It is a common misconception that low numbers of Salmonella, Cronobacter and other pathogens are not a problem in low moisture foods because these products do not support growth. Certain organisms can persist for prolonged periods of time in low-moisture products, and heat resistance of Salmonella is greatly increased at reduced water activities in food matrices.

The low water activity level found in most dry ingredients and finished products usually results in severely dehydrated bacteria. It is only when there is adequate moisture, temperature and growing conditions that these stressed bacteria recover and multiply.

Physical cleaning should be followed by chemical or equivalent disinfection procedures and all contact surfaces should be dry before use. If disinfection measures are inadequate, bacteria may adapt to the stress conditions and become more resistant to control efforts. Clean breaks for in-shift sanitizing are becoming more common, so speed of application and drying time must be considered when evaluating new interventions.

Newer technology used in food and medical applications include concentrated alcohol products applied through inert gases to eliminate flammability. Biomist, Inc. has developed new high-grade sanitizing systems and automation for food manufacturers to bolster their sanitation programs by safely applying alcohol-based sanitizers to processing equipment, pneumatic pipes, electronics and other vectors of contamination.

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Denmark – Gas evolution in meatball sausage – Microbial Contamination

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

Atria Danmark A / S is recalling a batch of “Den Lette Frikadellepølse” from 3-Stjernet due to gas development in the packages, which indicates unwanted growth of microorganisms.

Recalled Foods , Published: September 22, 2021

What food:
“The Light Meatball Sausage” from the 3-star Net weight: 110g
Best before date: 09.29.2021
EAN number: 57067704, DK260EF

Sold in:
Grocery stores across the country

Company withdraws:
Atria Denmark A / S, Langmarksvej 1, 8700 Horsens

Cause:
The company has found gas development in some of the packages, which indicates unwanted growth of microorganisms.

Risk: The
evolution of gas and the possible growth of microorganisms make the product unfit for human consumption. Consumer

Advice:
Consumers are advised to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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France – Frozen plain marinated chicken cutlet -Salmonella

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Rest’Or Chef
  • Names of models or references1 kg
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3499150339301 1902129 Date of minimum durability 07/09/2023
  • Packaging Plastic bag
  • Start date / End of marketing Since 09/09/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the freezer
  • Health markPL14170501WE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Auchan and Auchan distribution network

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Salmonella detection
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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