USA – Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches Recalls Pepperjack Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and The Gambler Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria moncytogenes

FDA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches Corsica, SD is voluntarily recalling our Pepperjack Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and The Gambler due to the burger patty being included in a recall from an outside supplier (BrucePac). The ingredient supplier (BrucePac) recall is due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

These sandwiches were distributed in grocery stores, convenience stores, etc. in the following states: SD, ND, MN, IA, WY. Pepper Jack Cheeseburger UPC 737296806008, The Gambler UPC 737296601788, Bacon Cheeseburger UPC 3729680300, With a Best By Date ranging 9/1/24 – 11/23/24.

No illnesses have been reported to date for our product.

Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches is no longer using this ingredient from the ingredient supplier’s (BrucePac) impacted facility.

Consumers who have purchased these sandwiches should not consume; rather, they may return it to the store for a full refund or discard the item.

Consumers who have questions regarding this recall may call Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches at the following number:


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 605-946-5123

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Research – Identification of Biofilm-Forming Foodborne Pathogens and Development of Prevention Strategies

Food Safety.com

A recent study emerged from Penn State University about multispecies biofilms that provide Listeria monocytogenes with a strategy against sanitizers.1 This study brings much-needed attention to a persistent problem in the food safety community. Here, I provide several comments on this topic. Read More at the Link Above

A biofilm is a complex and dynamic community of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and are encased in a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Biofilms can form on a wide range of surfaces, including natural substrates such as rocks and plant surfaces, as well as artificial surfaces such as medical implants, industrial equipment, and food processing equipment.

Research – Antibacterial Effects of Thermosonication Technology on Salmonella typhimurium Strains Identified from Swine Food Chain: An In Vitro Study

MDPI

Among innovative food technologies, ultrasounds have demonstrated physical damages (provided by frequency and intensity factors) on bacterial structures while determining the microbiological stabilization of many foodstuffs. This study tested the efficacy of the thermosonication process on 16 Salmonella typhimurium strains belonging to the academic biobank (isolated from swine slaughterhouses). All strains were exposed to focused ultrasounds, generated by the Waveco® system (Milan, Italy), with the following settings: 40 KHz coupled with 80 W at different 5 min intervals starting from 5 to 15 ones, and focusing on two different temperatures: 40 °C and 50 °C. After each treatment, all strains were directly plated onto count agars immediately (t0) and after 24 h (t24) of storage at refrigerated temperature. The results showed bacterial reductions by prolonging the sonication treatments until 15 min (i.e., 50 °C for 15 min reduced of 2.16 log CFU/gr the initial loads). In the present in vitro study, the most considerable decrease was observed after 24 h. It meant that Salmonella strains were lethally damaged at the wall level, confirming the ultrasound bactericidal effect on loads. The present in vitro scientific investigation demonstrates the practical bactericidal effects of thermosonication, highlighting promising applications at the industry level for food microbial stabilization and shelf-life prolongation.

Italy – Salame adorino – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : La Bottega di Adò SRL

Name : Salame adorino

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 18 October 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Czech Republic – Shelf Steak Tartar 250 g – Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) – Intimin (eaeA)

Potravinynapranyri

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Place of inspection:
Olomouc ( Velkomoravská 488/29, 779 00 Olomouc )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Meat and meat products Non-heat-treated non-perishable products

Shelf Steak Tartar 250 g
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) – Intimin (eaeA)

The presence of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli was detected in the food  . The presence of this bacterium in food intended for direct consumption represents a high risk of illness in the consumer.​

Batch: L: 145448
Expiration date: 09/08/2024
Packaging: plastic sealed foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 250 g
Manufacturer: Sausage meat, Polička, as, no. 300, 57201 Kamenec u Polička, Czech Republic
Date of sample collection: 31/07/2024
Reference number: 24-000513-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

France – BRETON-STYLE SCALLOPS – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
ANDRE LOUSSOUARN
Model names or references
BRETON-STYLE SCALLOPS X6 PIECES – CUTTING DEPARTMENT BRETON-STYLE SCALLOPS X6 PIECES – SELF-SERVICE DEPARTMENT (LS) BRETON-STYLE SCALLOPS X4 PCES – LS DEPARTMENT BRETON-STYLE SCALLOPS X2 PCES – LS DEPARTMENT
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3449480002727 24412, 24413, 24414 Expiry date between 10/24/2024 and 10/26/2024
3449480000686 24412, 24413, 24414 Expiry date between 10/24/2024 and 10/26/2024
3449480006909 24412 Expiry date 10/24/2024
3449480005957 24414 Expiry date 10/26/2024
List of products
10/18/2024-CONSUMER_INFORMATION_Loussouarn.pdfAttachment
Packaging
PACKAGING IN A PROTECTIVE ATMOSPHERE IN A BLACK TRAY
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/10/2024 to 18/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 29.125.020 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: COTES-D’ARMOR (22), FINISTERE (29), ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44), MORBIHAN (56)
Distributors
CARREFOUR – CASINO – LECLERC – INTERMARCHE – HALL DIS – SUPER U – Votre MARCHE – COCCINELLE – HUIT A HUIT – UTILE – VARIOUS SUPERMARKETS AND BUTCHER’S SHOP/DELICATESSEN – NETTO – PROXI – CARREFOURMARKET – COMOD – SHOPI – SPAR

France – BRETON COUNTRY PÂTÉ – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
OUR REGIONS HAVE TALENT
Model names or references
BRETON COUNTRY PÂTÉ
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3564709173221 000011309305 Expiry date 09/11/2024
Packaging
TERRINE
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/10/2024 to 17/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 35.196.001 CE
Additional information
/
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
E.LECLERC

Italy – PROSCIUTTO CRUDO 100GR – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : SISA

Name : PROSCIUTTO CRUDO 100GR

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 18 October 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Czech Republic – Moravian smoked meats – Visible Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Sušice ( Hrádecká 1260, 342 01 Sušice )
ID: 27464822
Food group: Meat and meat products Heat-treated perishable products

Moravian smoked meats
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

There were white mold colonies on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this food were not detected during the inspection, the food did not have an expired use-by date.

Batch: L20240712
Expiration date: 11/08/2024
Packaging: without packaging
Manufacturer: JIP Východočeská , as, Hradišťská 407, 533 52 Pardubice
Date of sample collection: 31/07/2024
Reference number: 24-000514-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Czech Republic – Pickled ham from the bone – Visible Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Sušice ( Hrádecká 1260, 342 01 Sušice )
ID: 27464822
Food group: Meat and meat products Heat-treated perishable products

Pickled ham from the bone
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

surface appearance
fungi visible to the eye
scent

The product smelled, there were colonies of green mold on the slimy surface. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The inspected person did not document the use-by date set by the manufacturer, the original packaging of the food was not preserved.

Date of sample collection: 31/07/2024
Reference number: 24-000516-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.