New Zealand – Koo, Hugo’s, Helderberg brand Canned Vegetables, Beans and Spaghetti products – Microbial Contamination

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MPI

Several importers are recalling specific batches of Koo, Hugo’s and Helderberg brand canned vegetables, beans and spaghetti products due to a packaging fault, which may lead to a potential risk of microbial contamination in the products.

Product identification
Product type Canned goods
Name of product (size) Helderberg Fresh Garden Peas in Sweetened Brine (400g)

Hugo’s brand Baked Beans in Tomato Flavoured Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Barbeque Flavoured Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Chilli Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Chilli Wors Flavoured Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Hot Chakalaka Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Hot Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Tomato and Herb Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce Lite (410g)

Koo brand Butter Beans in Brine (410g)

Koo brand Butter Beans in Tangy Curry Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Butter Beans in Tomato Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Creamstyle Sweetcorn (415g)

Koo brand Fresh Garden Peas in Brine (410g)

Koo brand Garden Peas in Sweetened Brine (400g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Brine (410g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Cape Malay Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Durban Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Hot Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Sweet and Spicy Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Short Spaghetti in Flavoured Tomato Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Whole Kernel Corn in Brine (410g)

Koo Surfmaid Petit Pois in Sweetened Brine (400g)
Date marking Produced from MAN 01/05/2019 up to and including MAN 05/05/2021
Package size and description The products are sold in various weights in tinned cans.
Distribution
Northland
Biltong + Ltd 273 Rodney Street, Wellsford
Bin Inn Whangarei 75 Walton Street, Whangarei
Auckland
FoodCulture 3/44 Fortunes Road,Halfmoon bay
Biltong Plus 273 Rodney Street, Wellsford
Freds Fine Foods 52 Oteha Valley Road, Northcross
OSSEWA Home baked Industries 573 Buckland Road, Buckland
Select Products Ltd (Howick) 170 Wellington Street, Howick
Tackle and Outdoor 12 Elizabeth Street, Wakword
Butcher Boy Shop 3 , 345 Chapel Road, Flat bush
The South African Shop Limited 1A Buscomb Ave Henderson
The South African Shop Limited 2B Arklow Lane Stanmore Bay
The South African Shop Limited 6 Rosedale Road, Windsor Park
Mama Africa Suite 8, 28 Subway Road, Pukekohe
SA Shop Whangaparoa 2B Arklow Lane, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa
Inside Africa 2 Bishop Dunn Place, East Tamaki, Auckland
Inside Africa 24 Dunrobin Place, Half Moon Bay, Auckland
Inside Africa 7 Mercari Way, Albany
Waikato
Elite Meats Biltong and Dried Sausages 97 Fifth Avenue, Enderley, Hamilton
Little & Wild Café and SA Shjop 29 Totara Street, Tauppo
Meat ‘n Greet 718 Grey Street, Hamilton East
Rototuna FoodMart 412 Hukanui Road,Rototuna,Hamilton
The Lekker Shop 1 Grasslands Place, Frankton
Bay of Plenty
Big 5 Biltong & Braai Shop 5/38 Gravatt RoadPapamoa Beach
Boerewors NZ Unit 6, 70 Hotuhotu Street, Tauriko
Gateway to Africa 152 Eleventh Avenue,Tauranga
HawkesBay
The Saffa Shack 28 Havelock Road, Havelock North
 Gisborne
Yebo It’s Africa 79 Peel Street, Gisborne
Taranaki
Bok Shop Shop 10 ,The Richmond Centre, 4 Egmont Street, New Plymouth
Manawatu-Wanganui
eSANZ 73 Milson Line, Milson, Palmerston North
Mzansi South African Shop Palmerston North 11A Newhaven Place, Roslyn, Palmerston North
Greater Wellington
Biltong and Wors Shop 13 Collins Ave, Tawa, Wellington
Little Africa 70 Raglan Street, Landowne
Ontrays 38 Fitzherbert St, petone
South Island
Safari Meats and SA Shop 100 Carmen Road, Hornyby, Christchurch
South African Pantry 20 Main Road South, Coastlands Shopping Town
Taste of Africa Christchurch 189 Idris Road, Strowan, Christchurch
Afri-Kai 14 Clifton Terrace
Benhay Investments Ltd 7 Coronation Court, Milton, Otago
Blenheim Mart 31 Scott Street, Blenheim
Online:
Biltong + Ltd https://www.biltongplus.co.nz/
Gateway to Africa Limited https://gatewaytoafrica.co.nz/
Inside Africa https://insideafrica.nz/
The South African shop Ltd https://sashopnz.co.nz/
Notes The cans may have a defective side seam weld that could cause the can to leak or become swelled/bulged. The affected products should not be consumed regardless of the appearance. If a can is leaking or have become swelled/bulged, handle carefully as the can may explode.

This recall does not affect any other Koo, Hugo’s or Helderberg brand products.

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date of manufacture on the bottom of the can.

Example of date of manufacture.

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact the retailer you purchased the product from.

The products are imported by the following importers:

Gateway to Africa: 07 5710299

Inside Africa: 021 2735242

RWS – Export Ltd: 027 6196786

South African Bok Shop Ltd: 06 7572582

The South African Restaurant Group Ltd: 09 2139517

The South African Shop Ltd: 09 4788016

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France -Reblochon de Savoie PDO with raw milk 450 g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Gourmet heritage
  • Names of models or references Reblochon de Savoie PDO raw milk 450 g Patrimoine Gourmand
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3257985003435 311627 Use-by date 09/07/2021
  • Packaging Whole reblochon 450 g in film
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/06/2021 to 07/30/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 73.114.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors cora

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Return the product to 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.
  • Compensation modalities Refund
    Exchange
  • End date of the recall procedure Saturday 14 August 2021
  • Additional public information For further information http://www.cora.fr

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France – FLT HADDOCK SKIN SMOKE P / ANE X200G – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name SUPPLIER BRAND
  • Names of models or references SUPPLIER BRAND
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3324030012282 2120730 Use-by date 08/16/2021
  • Packaging UVC 200G
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/30/2021 to 08/04/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark Yes
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Scapmaree Leclerc
  • List of points of saleStore_list.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Listeria detection
  • 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 number0321969293
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Friday, August 20, 2021

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France – Mussels BOUCHOT ATELIER EL / FR 1.4K – E.coli

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Private label L’ATELIER POISSONNERIE
  • Names of models or references FISH WORKSHOP
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3664335051082 21 31251 Use-by date 08/04/2021
  • Packaging UVC 1.4KG
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/29/2021 to 08/02/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Moules de Bouchot Atelier from Viviers d’Armor
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Scapmaree E.LECLER
  • List of points of saleSelling_points_liste.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall E. coli non-compliant
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Escherichia coli
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Contact the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli can cause within 3 days of consumption, gastroenteritis marked by abdominal pain and diarrhoea (possibly accompanied by blood), with or without fever. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, informing him of this consumption and the nature of the contaminating germ.
  • Contact number0299895686
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Tuesday, August 17, 2021

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Germany – Camembert de Normandie AOP St. Hilaire aux lait cru, 250 g – STEC E.coli

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LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 08/04/2021
Product name:

Camembert de Normandie AOP St. Hilaire aux lait cru, 250 g

Product pictures:

Foto_Saint_Hilaire.jpg

Gillot SAS

Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Gillot SAS (France)

Reason for warning:

Detection of harmful bacteria (E.coli, stx1 gene, STEC)

Packaging Unit: 250 g
Durability: 08/07/2021
Lot identification: 161311
Additional Information: EAN: 3267031040611 

Reference is made to the enclosed consumer information. 

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg:poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Bremen:Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de
Hamburg:poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Saarland:poststelle-luv@lav.saarland.de
Saxony:poststelle@sms.sachsen.de
Saxony-Anhalt:poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
Schleswig-Holstein:poststelle@jumi.landsh.de
Thuringia:LM-Ueberendung@tlv.thueringen.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Consumer information
Consumer information Saint Hilaire.pdf

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Germany – Camembert de Normandie AOP Marie Harel au lait cru, 250 g Trademark: Marie Harel -STEC E.coli

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LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 08/04/2021
Product name:

Camembert de Normandie AOP Marie Harel au lait cru, 250 g Trademark: Marie Harel

Product pictures:

Unnamed.PNG

Gillot SAS

Manufacturer (distributor): Gillot SAS company
Reason for warning:

due to suspected contamination with undesired bacteria (Escherichia coli, STX1-Gen, STEC) these products will be withdrawn from sale

Packaging Unit: 250 g
Durability: 08/07/2021
Lot identification: Batch number: 161311
Additional Information: Reference is made to the company’s customer information sheet attached.
Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg: poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria: poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Hamburg:poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Saxony-Anhalt:poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Customer information
08/03/2021 – Customer information.pdf

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Repackaged Cahill’s brand Original Irish Porter Cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, August 4, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on August 3, 2021 has been updated to include additional information on how the affected product may have been sold. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling repackaged Cahill’s brand Original Irish Porter Cheese from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled products.

Cahill’s brand Original Irish Porter Cheese, 2.27 kg, UPC 00034463010160, Code 22-JA-13 21125, may have been sold by various retailers either clerk-served or in smaller packages with or without a label that may not bear the same brand or product name.

Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer.

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Related recalls

2021-08-03 – Cahill’s brand Original Irish Porter Cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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  • Cahill's – Original Irish Porter Cheese – 2.27 kilograms

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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USA – Hawaii’s food safety agency uses embargo to drive raw milk sales off the islands

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Food Safety News

State and local health departments went for months with no concerns other than the pandemic. But this summer, they are finding the time and personnel to work on other public health issues.

Hawaii, for example, has had an embargo underway for unpasteurized goat milk. The Hawaii Department of Health’s Food Safety Branch found numerous pet stores on O’ahu were selling raw goat milk.

Hawaii retailers and restaurants must purchase only pasteurized Grade A milk and milk products.

Raw milk is not safe for human consumption. As of July 1, the Food Safety Branch found about 20 O’ahu pet stores selling raw milk. Under the embargo, pet stores or any other retailer with raw milk in their possession were fined up to $10,000 a day unless they removed the raw goat milk from sale and destroyed the product.

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UK project gets funding to monitor foodborne pathogens and AMR

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Food Safety News

A project in the United Kingdom has received funding for the surveillance of foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance.

Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and the Environment (PATH-SAFE) involves the Food Standards Agency (FSA); Food Standards Scotland (FSS); Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra); Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC); Public Health England (PHE); and the Environment Agency.

The aim is to establish the infrastructure and sampling frameworks needed to monitor the source and spread of foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes between the environment, animals, food and people.

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USA – Pacific Northwest heat wave causes vibrio bacteria outbreak in oysters

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Vibrio

A heat wave that sent temperatures into the triple digits for three days in the U.S. Pacific Northwest in late June and early July drove up levels of the vibrio bacteria in area oysters, causing record numbers of illnesses from the bacteria and prompting oyster recalls.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported 75 lab-confirmed cases of vibriosis as of Wednesday, 29 July, and said there are likely many unreported cases. According to figures provided by DOH, the previous record number of vibriosos cases through 28 July was 48 in 2018.

The outbreak occurred over the holiday weekend of 4 July and coincided with the reopening of many of Washington’s businesses and restaurants. DOH said that several people visiting the area had fallen ill, including tourists from California, Canada, and Mexico. Officials had traced 48 of the cases back to commercial growers, while five of the cases were from recreational catch. The other cases with either unknown or still under investigation.

Vibriosis cases have been traced back to 24 different growing in areas in Washington state, including Samish Bay and Hood Canal, both of which have large tracts of oysters. A recall was issued for all oysters harvested in Samish Bay from 29 June onward, and the area was closed until at least 6 August, pending the results of ongoing tests. Officials were working to gather harvest from the area, while the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference reported that some oysters from the affected spot had been exported to China, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

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