Microbial contamination (coliforms) in bottled mineral water from Italy / presenza coliformi in acqua minerale in Malta and Germany
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RASFF Alert – Coliforms – Bottled Mineral Water
RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Sausage – Chilled Smoked Mackerel Fillets
Listeria monocytogenes in sausage from Poland in Germany and Denmark
Listeria monocytogenes in chilled smoked mackerel fillets from Romania in Italy
RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Beef – Raw Milk Soft Cheese
STEC in raw milk soft cheese from France in Germany
Escherichia coli-shigatoxin-producing in frozen boneless beef from Uruguay // Presencia de E. coli STEC- Carne de vacuno deshuesada (Bos taurus)- Uruguay in Spain
Presence of E. coli STEC / 25 g in frozen beef from Uruguay // Carne de vacuno-Presencia de E. coli STEC in Spain
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France- Real merguez to grill -Salmonella
Identifying information for the recalled product
- Product category Food
- Product sub-category Meats
- Product brand name PIERRAT
- Names of models or references REAL GRILLED MERGUEZ
- Product identification
GTIN Lot Dated 3327750001147 295 Use-by date 08/09/2021 3327750001147 295 Use-by date 08/08/2021 3327750001147 295 Use-by date 08/07/2021 3327750001147 295 Use-by date 08/06/2021 3327750001499 295 Use-by date 08/06/2021 3327750001499 295 Use-by date 08/07/2021 3327750001499 295 Use-by date 08/08/2021 3327750001499 295 Use-by date 08/09/2021 3327750001543 295 Use-by date 08/09/2021 - Packaging packaging by 5 and by 10
- Start date / End of marketing From 07/27/2021 to 08/09/2021
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Geographical sales area Whole France
- Distributors LECLERC, MONOPRIX, MATCH, CORA, INTERMARCHE, SUPER U, VOSGIEN GOURMET, EURL MOUGEL 88, CARREFOUR CITY, PROXI, 8 to 8, VIVAL
- List of points of saleSALE_POINT_LIST_Retrait_Merguez_295.pdf
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA
- Risks incurred by the consumer Other risk
- Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
Stop using the product
Return the product to the point of sale
- Contact number0329610010
- Compensation modalities Repayment
- End date of the recall procedure Monday, August 9, 2021
France – SMOKED ONION MACKEREL FILLET – Listeria monocytogenes
Identifying information for the recalled product
- Product category Food
- Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
- Product brand name SUPPLIER BRAND SAUMEXTRA
- Names of models or references SUPPLIER BRAND SAUMEXTRA
- Product identification
GTIN Lot Dated 3760237860729 21207003 Use-by date 08/13/2021 - Packaging BULK 2KG in 4 Vacuum Pieces
- Start date / End of marketing From 07/30/2021 to 08/04/2021
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Health mark ES
- Further information SAUMEXTRA SUPPLIER
- Geographical sales area Whole France
- Distributors SCAPMARE
- List of points of saleStoreName.pdf
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Listeria Monocytogenes detected
- Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
- Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
Contact the point of sale
- Sanitary recommendation People who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who have fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and muscle aches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or foetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should pay special attention to these symptoms. Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.
- Contact number0241220627
- Compensation modalities Repayment
- End date of the recall procedure Friday, August 20, 2021
Hong Kong – Roving Exhibitions on Food Safety in 2021
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) holds a series of exhibitions in major shopping centres of public and private housing estates across the territory every year. Panels covering different topics such as food safety and nutrition, and educational videos are shown to enhance public knowledge on how to make safe and suitable food choices. See dates at the link above.
USA – The Quest for Safer Chicken
Why are potentially deadly bacteria legally allowed in our poultry? And how can you and your family stay safe?
Amanda Craten used to love cooking, especially big Sicilian dinners prepared for her extended family, relishing the family bonding as much as the food. But that changed in 2013 after Craten’s son and mother-in-law became seriously ill with Salmonella Heidelberg, a virulent, antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria that was traced to chicken from Foster Farms, a leading poultry processor.
That contaminated chicken was part of a salmonella outbreak that spanned 16 months and sickened 634 people across the country, more than a third of whom had to be hospitalized. And for Craten’s family, in Arizona, the consequences were devastating.
Hong Kong – CFS reminds public to pay more attention to food safety risks in summer
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (July 20) released the findings of its Summer Food Surveillance Programme 2021. The results of over 2 000 food samples tested were satisfactory except for three samples that had been announced earlier. The overall satisfactory rate was 99.85 per cent. A CFS spokesman reminded members of the public to remain vigilant and pay more attention to food safety and environmental hygiene as the hot and humid climate of summer in Hong Kong facilitates the multiplication of bacteria.
The spokesman said, “The CFS collected 2,002 samples from market stalls, restaurants, food factories, fresh provision shops, online vendors, hawkers and premises in connection with intelligence, etc for tests.”
The samples comprised 180 samples of dairy products and frozen confections, 138 samples of cut fruit and salads, 97 samples of desserts and drinks, 54 samples of sandwiches, 251 samples of cooked meat products and 551 samples of other ready to eat foods. The CFS was notified of multiple food poisoning cases which involved consumption of raw oysters this summer and therefore enhanced the testing of aquatic products. A total of 731 samples of aquatic products such as sushi and sashimi, fish, crustaceans (such as shrimp and scampi), molluscs and other edible aquatic animals (such as oysters and venus clams) were collected for tests.
The spokesman said that 1,800 food samples were collected for microbiological tests, 132 samples for tests of metallic contaminants and 70 samples for tests of veterinary drug residues. Samples tested for microbiological tests and metallic contaminants were all satisfactory. As for the tests of veterinary drug residues, except for three samples (one for venus clam, one for clam and one for common oriental clam) in which chloramphenicol were found, the remaining samples were all satisfactory. The overall satisfactory rate was 99.85 per cent.
The CFS has announced the test results of the unsatisfactory samples and conducted follow-up actions, including instructing the concerned vendors to stop sales and remove the products from the shelves, tracing the source and informing the authority of the origin.
The spokesman pointed out that although unsatisfactory samples for microbiological tests were not found in the Summer Food Surveillance Programme 2021, bacteria grow faster in warmer environments in summer, and that the hot weather increases the risk of food poisoning caused by bacteria.
The spokesman reminded members of the public in particular that raw or undercooked foods are high-risk foods as there is not any, or inadequate, heat treatment to eliminate the microorganisms present that can pose risks to human health. Raw or undercooked foods are also associated with the risk of contracting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) microorganisms. Although these AMR microorganisms may not cause illnesses, they may transfer their antibiotic resistance genes to other bacteria inside the human body, therefore affecting the effectiveness of the future use of antibiotics when needed. Susceptible populations such as pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people with weakened immunity (i.e. people with chronic diseases or those on antibiotics treatment, antacid and long-term steroids or drugs given to prevent transplant rejection, etc) are of higher risk of being infected or having complications if they consume raw or undercooked foods due to their health status. They should therefore avoid eating raw and undercooked foods.
Members of the public should pay attention to food safety, especially in summer, and observe the following Five Keys to Food Safety in order to reduce the risk of foodborne diseases:
- choose (choose safe raw materials);
- clean (keep hands and utensils clean);
- separate (separate raw and cooked food);
- cook (cook thoroughly); and
- safe temperature (keep food at a safe temperature).
Members of the public are also reminded to dine out in licensed and hygienic restaurants. Food premises selling sushi and sashimi or other high risk food require a special permit. The public should patronise only those with relevant licences or permits issued by the FEHD.
Ends/Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Israel – Tamiz brand White Ceramic Almonds – Listeria monocytogenes
Donna Tami Ltd. recalls Tamiz brand White Ceramic Almonds (150g; Expiration date 3/8/21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
