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Czech Republic- Jitrnice – Listeria monocytogenes

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Potravinynapranyri

Place of inspection:

Jaroslav Tomáš – řeznictví a uzenářství sro

Velké Hamry ( Velké Hamry No. 246, 46845 Velké Hamry )

Company ID: 28737458

Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated non-perishable products

Jitrnice

Category: Dangerous food

Unsatisfactory parameter:

Listeria monocytogenes

The pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytogene s has been detected in the product . This bacterium can cause a disease called listeriosis.

Expiration date:	5/20/2021
Producer:	Jaroslav Tomáš – řeznictví a uzenářství sro
Country of origin:	Czechia
Date of sampling:	27. 4. 2021
Reference number:	21-000027-SVS-CZ

The sample was found by official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

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USA – Backyard Poultry sickens 471, hospitalizing 103 and killing 1

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Food Poison Journal

A few weeks ago, she the Salmonella outbreak had only 100 confirmed victims, someone sent me Tucker’s Friday segment “asking” about the CDC warning of the risks of poultry and Salmonella.

The Fox News host invited Tiara Soleim, a “poultry enthusiast” and former contestant on “The Bachelor,” onto his show Friday night to discuss her love for cuddling chickens and her distaste for the CDC.

Like I said, Tucker, shut the cluck up!

As of June 17, 2021, a total of 474 people infected with one of the outbreak strains have been reported from 46 states (see map). Illnesses started on dates ranging from December 15, 2020, to June 4, 2021 (see timeline).

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Posted in Animal Feed, Animal Feed Testing, Pet Food, Pet Food Testing, Salmonella, Salmonella in Chicken

Canada – Notice not to consume bakery products manufactured by Boulangerie Acadia

Posted on June 30, 2021 by KSW | 2 comments

MAPAQ

MEDITERRANEAN BISCOTES ANIS (CNW Group / Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)

WARNING TO THE POPULATION

QUEBEC, June 28, 2021 / CNW Telbec / – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the Boulangerie company Acadia, located at 8989, boulevard Henri-Bourassa, in Montreal, is warning the public not to consume the products indicated in the table below, as they have not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure their safety.

Product name	Format	Expiration date
“BRIOCHES WITH DATES”	600 g	Best before 07/06/21 and earlier date
“GRAPE BRIOCHES”	450 g
“MEDITERRANEAN BISCOTTES”	400 g
“MEDITERRANEAN BISCOTTES ANISE”	400 g
“ANISE COOKIES”	410 g
“COCONUT BISCUITS”	400 g

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale in several establishments in the Montreal and Laval regions . They were offered at room temperature. The product label includes, in addition to their name, the words “Acadia”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, 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. Although the affected products do not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, their consumption may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

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USA – Merkley and Sons Packing Co. recalls ground beef over E. coli test

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Food Poison Journal

Merkley & Sons Packing Co. of Jasper, is voluntarily recalling certain ground beef products because of possible E. coli contamination.

The company says the recall involves 1-pound and 5-pound packages of “Ground Beef, 80% Lean,” and is out of an abundance of caution after product tracing.

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USA – Manna Pro Products LLC Issues Limited Voluntary Recall of Flock Party Quack Snacks Sold in the United States Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

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FDA

Company Announcement

Manna Pro Products, LLC, St. Louis, Missouri, is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Flock Party Quack Snacks (poultry treat) with a Best By date of 12/2023, packaged in 1.68 pound bags because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Manna Pro Products LLC was informed by the State of West Virginia of a positive Salmonella spp. result in a routine surveillance sample of Flock Party Quack Snacks.

Salmonella is a risk to humans from handling contaminated products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

The bags are magenta and light blue in color and made of plastic (see images below). These products have a Best By date of 12/2023, which is printed on the bottom of the bag. This voluntary recall applies only to Flock Party Quack Snacks with Best By dates of 12/2023. Distribution of this product has been suspended while Manna Pro continues its investigation as to the source of the contamination.

This product was distributed beginning February 2, 2021 at retail stores throughout the United States.

Customers who purchased Flock Party Quack Snacks with a Best By date of 12/2023 should stop feeding the product immediately, throw the product away, and contact Manna Pro at the phone number below for a full refund.

Customers with questions or concerns should contact Manna Pro at (800) 690-9908 ext. 2, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Central time.

Members of the media can should refer their inquiries to Noah Messel of O’Malley Hansen at (314) 656-8302 or Noah.Messel@omalleyhansen.com.

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France – Gourds of compotes reduced in apple-strawberry and apple-vanilla sugars 4x90g – Mycotoxin – Patulin

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

Product category Food
Product sub-category Sweet products
Product brand name Casino
Names of models or references Gourds of vanilla applesauce and low-sugar strawberry apples 4x90g Casino
Product identification

GTIN Lot Dated

3222472729952 All lots Date of minimum durability 04/30/2022

3222472729952 All lots Date of minimum durability 04/29/2022
Packaging4x90g
Start date / End of marketing From 04/29/2021 to 06/29/2021
Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area Whole France
Distributors Géant Casino / the Casino brands / the Casino, Vival, Spar brands and Casino / Leader Price distribution networks and Leader Price distribution networks

GTIN	Lot	Dated
3222472729952	All lots	Date of minimum durability 04/30/2022
3222472729952	All lots	Date of minimum durability 04/29/2022

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall patulin: 41 micrograms / kg
Risks incurred by the consumer Patulin
Consumer behavior Stop consuming
Return the product to the point of sale
Contact number0800133016
Compensation modalities Refund
End date of the recall procedureTuesday, July 20, 2021

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Denmark – Mold in vegan nuggets

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DVFA

Rømer Vegan is recalling a batch of vegan nuggets, as there is a risk of mold in the products.

Recalled Foods , Published: June 30, 2021

Modified June 30, 2021

Which food:
Rømer Vegan Nuggets Organic
Net Weight: 250 grams
Best before date: 19/07/2021, 21/07/2021, 26/07/2021
EAN barcode: 5708665800144

Sold in:
Irma stores throughout the country.

Company recalling:
Rømer Vegan, Vrinners Bygade 45, 8420 Knebel Cause: The company has found that there is a risk of mold in the products. Risk: Mold formation means that the products are considered unsuitable as food. Advice for consumers: The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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Hong Kong – High-risk Foods

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What comes to your mind when you hear the term ‘high-risk foods’? Sushi? Sashimi? Or raw oysters? Raw or undercooked food are generally high-risk foods. You may not notice that some common dishes may contain raw or undercooked ingredients, such as mango pudding made with raw eggs, smoked salmon sandwiches, and congee made with undercooked beef. The CFS would like to share with the public, especially susceptible populations, on how to be vigilant about high-risk foods in their daily diet. At the same time, the CFS would also like to urge the food trade on what efforts can be made for empowering consumers to make informed choices about high-risk foods.

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Research – Low-Temperature Virus vB_EcoM_VR26 Shows Potential in Biocontrol of STEC O26:H11

Posted on June 29, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

MDPI

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O26:H11 is an emerging foodborne pathogen of growing concern. Since current strategies to control microbial contamination in foodstuffs do not guarantee the elimination of O26:H11, novel approaches are needed. Bacteriophages present an alternative to traditional biocontrol methods used in the food industry. Here, a previously isolated bacteriophage vB_EcoM_VR26 (VR26), adapted to grow at common refrigeration temperatures (4 and 8 °C), has been evaluated for its potential as a biocontrol agent against O26:H11. After 2 h of treatment in broth, VR26 reduced O26:H11 numbers (p < 0.01) by > 2 log₁₀ at 22 °C, and ~3 log₁₀ at 4 °C. No bacterial regrowth was observed after 24 h of treatment at both temperatures. When VR26 was introduced to O26:H11-inoculated lettuce, ~2.0 log₁₀ CFU/piece reduction was observed at 4, 8, and 22 °C. No survivors were detected after 4 and 6 h at 8 and 4 °C, respectively. Although at 22 °C, bacterial regrowth was observed after 6 h of treatment, O26:H11 counts on non-treated samples were >2 log₁₀ CFU/piece higher than on phage-treated ones (p < 0.02). This, and the ability of VR26 to survive over a pH range of 3–11, indicates that VR26 could be used to control STEC O26:H11 in the food industry. View Full-Text