Germany – Legionnaires’ disease sickens five, kills 2 in Heilbronn

Posted on July 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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In Heilbronn District, in northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, it is reported that five men and women have contracted Legionnaires’ disease and two have died.

The patients came from Obersulm, Ellhofen, Weinsberg and Löwenstein, health officials announced. Most of them are middle-aged and older men. The two deceased men had a previous illness and were 49 and 81 years old.

Health authorities are feverishly looking for the source of the contamination.

Experts from the Heilbronn health department are not assuming that contaminated drinking water is the cause of the infections. The sick lived in different places, there are several water suppliers. “The surrounding sewage treatment plants were also sampled,” said a spokeswoman for the dpa office. “We assume that the cause can be found in an evaporative cooling system.” The health department fears that there may be more cases.

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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Recall details

Ottawa, July 17, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on July 14, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Fruiterie Milano Inc. is recalling La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
La Bella Contadina Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) 125 g 8 032891 701331 21/07/21
L21177

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 product 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 CFIA test results. 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 product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Related recalls

2021-07-14 – La Bella Contadina brand Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Product photos

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  • La Bella Contadina – Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) – 125 grams (front)
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  • La Bella Contadina – Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) – 125 grams (Nutrition Facts)
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  • La Bella Contadina – Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) – 125 grams (UPC)
  • La Bella Contadina – Burrata Nadi con latte di bufala (cheese) – 125 grams (lot code)

Public enquiries and media

Company information
Fruiterie Milano Inc.: Antonietta Matera, 514-273-8558 extension 225
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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Switzerland – Seismo Info 07/2021 – Food Safety Information

Posted on July 18, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Research – Microbiological Quality of Nuts, Dried and Candied Fruits, Including the Prevalence of Cronobacter spp.

Posted on July 17, 2021 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Cronobacter genus bacteria are food-borne pathogens. Foods contaminated with Cronobacter spp. may pose a risk to infants or immunocompromised adults. The aim of this study was to determine the microbiological quality of nuts, seeds and dried fruits with special emphasis on the occurrence of Cronobacter spp. Analyses were carried out on 64 samples of commercial nuts (20 samples), dried fruits (24), candied fruits (8), seeds (4), and mixes of seeds, dried fruits and nuts (8). The samples were tested for the total plate count of bacteria (TPC), counts of yeasts and molds, and the occurrence of Cronobacter spp. Cronobacter isolates were identified and differentiated by PCR-RFLP (Polymerase Chain Reaction – Restriction Fragments Length Polymorphism) and RAPD-PCR (Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA by PCR) analysis. TPC, and yeasts and molds were not detected in 0.1 g of 23.4%, 89.1%, and 32.8% of the analyzed samples. In the remaining samples, TPC were in the range of 1.2–5.3 log CFU g−1. The presence/absence of Cronobacter species was detected in 12 (18.8%) samples of: nuts (10 samples), and mixes (2 samples). The 12 strains of Cronobacter spp. included: C. sakazakii (3 strains), C. malonaticus (5), and C. turicensis (4). The results of this study contribute to the determination of the presence and species identification of Cronobacter spp. in products of plant origin intended for direct consumption. View Full-Text

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France – Cheese – STEC E.coli

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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 the habert
  • Names of models or references Planou / Gros Planou / Fagotin
  • Product identification
    Lot
    Lot 94
    Lot 96
  • Packaging individual
  • Start date / End of marketing From 06/19/2021 to 07/05/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR 73-107-006 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Jay le Sappey grocery store in Chartreuse / Fromagerie Arpin in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Spar in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Sica du granier Store in Entremont le vieux / Sica du granier Market in Saint Etienne de Crossey / Spar in Saint Pierre de Chartreuse

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall unfavorable self-control
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli  can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, diarrhea which is sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
  • Contact number0620654562
  • Compensation modalities Refund

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France – Yogurt – STEC E.coli

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name the habert
  • Names of models or references the habert yogurt
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    lot 25.06 Use-by date 06/25/2021
  • Packaging yoghurt sold by 2
  • Start date / End of marketing From 06/03/2021 to 06/15/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 73-107-006 CE
  • Geographical sales area Departments: ISERE (38), SAVOIE (73)
  • DistributorsJay le Sappey grocery store in Chartreuse / Fromagerie Arpin in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Spar in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Sica du granier Store in Entremont le vieux / Sica du granier Market in Saint Etienne de Crossey / Spar in Saint Pierre de Chartreuse

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall unfavorable self-control
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxinogenic Escherichia coli shiga (STEC)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli: Hy can cause in the week which follows the consumption of contaminated products, diarrhea which is sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase. In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. Generally speaking, the health authorities recall that as a precaution, raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk should not be consumed by young children, particularly those under 5 years old; preferred cooked cheeses (Emmental, Comté, etc.), processed cheese spreads and cheeses made from pasteurized milk. The same recommendation should be followed for pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly.
  • Contact number0620654562
  • Compensation modalities Refund

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France – Brie from Normandy with raw milk stuffed with truffles – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name MONS
  • Names of models or references Les Truffiers – Brie from Normandy with raw milk
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    040621 Use-by date 06/25/2021
    080621 Use-by date 06/29/2021
    250521 Use-by date 06/15/2021
  • Start date / End of marketing From 05/31/2021 to 06/29/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark42,232,001
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors THE COMPTOIR DES NEW FROMAGERS EURL MONS HALLES DIDEROT EURL MONS CHARLIEU FROMAGERIE DE LA CROIX ROUSSE FROMAGERIE DU CANNET FROMAGERIE MONS – HALLES DE LYON FROMAGERIE MONS -8- FRERES LUMIERE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Listeria monocytogenes <10 CFU / g
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Destroy the product
  • 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 fetal 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
  • End date of the recall procedure Friday 23 July 2021

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Belgium – “Pirinc unu” rice flour from the Ipek brand – Cronobacter.

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AFSCA

07/16/2021 (update 07/12/2021) Product
recall from the AFSCA
Product: “Pirinc unu” rice flour from the Ipek brand.
Problem: presence of Cronobacter.

In agreement with the AFSCA, Said supermarkt is withdrawing from sale the “Pirinc unu” rice flour (200g) of the Ipek brand and is recalling this product to consumers following the presence of the Cronobacter bacteria.
Said supermarkt asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased, where it will be refunded to them.

Product description Product

category: rice flour Product
name: Pirinc unu
Brand: Ipek
Date of minimum durability (DDM): 30/05/2022
Lot number: 1001
Sales period: from 05/05/2021 to 08 / 07/2021
Packaging: box
Weight: 200 g

The product was sold in Belgium via:

Said Supermarkt (Statiestraat, 8-10, 2600 Antwerpen)
ASSIMA MARKET – RUE KERAMIS 56, 7100 LA LOUVIERE
AY MARKT BVBA – TURNHOUTSEBAAN 10, 2400 MOL
AYEM BVBA – DUMONTLAAN 180 BUS 11, 3600 GENK
BARAN BV – HAZEWINDSTRAAT 28, 9100 SINT NIKLAAS
FR BVBA – WONDELGEMSTRAAT 31A, 9000 GAND
GLE TICARET – ROUTE DE MONS 47, 6030 CHAREROI
OZFIRAT BV – HERENTALSEBAAN 287, 2100 DEURNE
RABOT SUPERMARKET BVAND 9000 GAND GLE TICARET – ROUTE DE MONS 47, 6030 CHAREROI OZFIRAT BV – HERENTALSEBAAN 287, 2100 DEURNE RABOT SUPERMARKET BVAND – SPLEAT HUB 58,
SONDELGEMBA 9000 BVANDUS-588, HUBSTRAAT Bv 46, 3500 HASSELT
TADU – RUE DE LA REINE 215, 1000 BRUSSELS

For any further information , contact:

Said supermarkt via said.bvba11@gmail.com

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Italy – INDOPACIFIC SHELLED SHRIMP CODE INDIVIDUALLY FROZEN (Metapenaeus Affinis) – Incorrect Shelf Life

Posted on July 16, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : IMPORTED BY DI BATTISTA FOOD SRL – VIA COLLE DELLA FONTE 45 66030 FRISA (CH)

Name : INDOPACIFIC SHELLED SHRIMP CODE INDIVIDUALLY FROZEN (Metapenaeus Affinis)

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 16 July 2021

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France – CHORIZO SARTA PIQUANT -Salmonella

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name CAMPO TIERRA
  • Names of models or references CAMPO TIERRA SPICY SARTA CHORIZO 280g
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    1021 Use-by date 09/26/2021
  • Packaging280g
  • Start date / End of marketing From 04/15/2021 to 05/12/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark ES 10.01760 / ZA
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Sale in some stores (Cora, Leclerc, Intermarché, Super U, Casino): cf. 14 points of sale in the attached list.
  • List of points of saleTraceability.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of salmonella.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation Food poisoning caused by salmonella results in sudden onset gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, vomiting) often accompanied by fever and headaches which generally occur 6 to 72 hours after consumption of the contaminated products. These symptoms may be more pronounced in young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. In the absence of symptoms within 7 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. If the product must be cooked before consumption:
  • Compensation modalities Other (see additional information)
  • Additional public information Contact the reception of the purchasing store.

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