France – Product recall: Young shoots salad and Bonduelle brand Arugula – Salmonella

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Product recall: Young shoots salad and Bonduelle brand Arugula

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3083681013146

▸ Lot
27631359

▸ DLC
12/11/2020

▸ Consumer service contact
Bonduelle makes itself available to consumers to answer any questions at the following telephone number: 0 800 081 081 Free service and calls

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

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France – Product recall: Salaisonniers du Pilat brand country sausage – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product recall: Salaisonniers du Pilat brand country sausage

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying them of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3595570001771

▸
Best before 02/02/21

▸ Lot
2026604

▸ Consumer service contact
La Salaison du Mont Pilat is available to consumers to answer their questions at the telephone number: “04.77.20.97.23 or by email contact@salaisons-mont-pilat.fr”.

▸ Source
https://www.franprix.fr/
Photo: https://fr.openfoodfacts.org/

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France – Product recall: The Jesus brand Salaisonniers du Pilat – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product recall: The Jesus brand Salaisonniers du Pilat

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying them of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3595570001757

▸
Best before 02/02/21

▸ Lot
2026002

▸ Consumer service contact
La Salaison du Mont Pilat is available to consumers to answer their questions at the telephone number: “04.77.20.97.23 or by email contact@salaisons-mont-pilat.fr”.

▸ Source
https://www.franprix.fr/
Photo: https://fr.openfoodfacts.org/

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France – Product recall: Salaisonniers du Pilat brand rosette – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product recall: Salaisonniers du Pilat brand rosette

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying them of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
359557001740

▸
Best before 02/02/21

▸ Lot
• 2027304
• 2028007

▸ Consumer service contact
La Salaison du Mont Pilat is available to consumers to answer their questions at the telephone number: “04.77.20.97.23 or by email contact@salaisons-mont-pilat.fr”.

▸ Source
https://www.franprix.fr/

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Norway – Infectious substances in lettuce and herbs 2017-2019

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Mattilsynet

Lettuce and herbs on the Norwegian market mainly have good hygienic quality, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority’s monitoring program shows. However, the samples analysed make up a small proportion of the total amount of lettuce and herbs sold.

What did we investigate? Imported and Norwegian-produced salad and fresh imported herbs

A total of 580 samples – 426 of lettuce and 154 of herbs
Period: 2017 -2019
What were we looking for? E. coli, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium , hepatitis A virus and norovirus.

Not all analyses were performed on all samples.
What did we find? In the 575 samples analysed for E. coli , was detected E. coli in low numbers (<100 cfu / g) in 57 samples and E. coli ≥100 cfu / g in 36 samples. 13 samples contained such high values ​​of E. coli that the products were withdrawn from the market. 10 of these were imported herbs from Southeast Asia.

Salmonella, Cryptosporidium , hepatitis A virus or norovirus were not detected in any of the samples analysed for these infectious agents.

Findings of high values ​​of E. coli in lettuce and herbs indicate a fresh faecal contamination, which may indicate that the product may also be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, viruses and parasites. Herbs from Southeast Asia are a known risk product for Salmonella . The Norwegian Food Safety Authority recommends that such herbs be heat-treated before they are eaten.
Who performed the assignment? The bacterial analyses were performed at the Veterinary Institute and the parasite and virus analyses at NMBU Veterinary College.

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New Zealand – Pestell’s Ham recall updated to include names of supermarkets and stores where affected products are sold – Listeria monocytogenes

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MPI

The recall of Pestell’s Rai Bacon Company Ltd ham products has been updated to confirm the names of supermarkets and stores where the affected products are sold.

The products are being recalled as they may contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

The affected packaged ham products are:

  • Pestell’s Champagne Ham,
  • Pestell’s Cooked Ham on the bone,
  • Pestell’s Boneless Ham,
  • Pestell’s Boneless Ham pieces, and
  • Pestell’s Sliced Ham off the bone.

The products are available at some supermarkets in:

  • Canterbury,
  • Nelson/ Marlborough,
  • Tasman, and
  • West Coast.

Three stores in the Wellington region also sell the affected products.

In addition, all Pestell’s Sliced Ham served over the counter at the following supermarkets in the South Island is affected:

  • Fresh Choice Richmond
  • Fresh Choice Takaka
  • New World Blenheim
  • New World Motueka
  • New World Nelson City
  • New World Stoke
  • Pak’n Save Blenheim
  • Pak’n Save Richmond.

These will have Pestell’s on the in-store applied label and a best before date up to and including 7.12.2020.

Food recall notice

The notice has all details on affected batches, date marks and where this product is sold.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund or cook thoroughly (piping hot all the way through).

Pestell’s food recall notice

Listeria

Listeria can make people sick (listeriosis) if they consume contaminated food.

There have been reports of illness. If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health seek medical advice.

Listeria and food safety information

Food for people with low immunity

Food and pregnancy

Guide to food safety in pregnancy [PDF, 608 KB]

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Belgium – Carrefour brand turkey thighs and turkey drumsticks – Salmonella

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AFSCA

Recall of Carrefour
Product: Carrefour brand turkey thighs and turkey drumsticks.
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

Brussels, December 08, 2020 – Following a control and in order to guarantee the safety of the consumer, CARRFOUR asks to withdraw from the trade the TURKEY LEGS 4X + -750G and TURKEY PILONS 4X + -1.3KG sold in the BUTCHER department of certain Carrefour stores in Belgium and recalls them to consumers following a possible presence of Salmonella.

Product description:

Name: Carrefour Turkey Thighs
EAN: 2726258000000
Expiry date ( BBD ): 09/12/2020
Batch number: 053283280540

Name: Carrefour Pilons de Dinde
EAN: 2726771000000
Expiration date (DLC): 09/12/2020
Batch number: 053283280540

All products have been withdrawn from sale. Some of these products were, however, marketed on the Belgian market before the withdrawal measure. Consumers who have in their possession the aforementioned products are requested not to consume them and to return them to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

Foodborne illnesses caused by salmonella result in gastrointestinal disturbances often accompanied by fever within 12 to 72 hours of consuming the contaminated products. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly.
People who have consumed one of the aforementioned products and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying him of this consumption.

For any further information, you can contact the Carrefour Belgium consumer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11,
from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm, Monday to Saturday.

We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused.

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Polish Smoked Ham – Wedzonka boczkowa due to the Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

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FSAI

Tuesday, 8 December 2020

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.94
Product: Polish Smoked Ham / Wędzonka boczkowa; Approval number: 04140224
Batch Code: 0727; best before: 9/12/2020
Country Of Origin: Poland

Message:

The above batch of Polish Smoked Ham / Wędzonka boczkowa is being recalled due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.

Caterers should not use the implicated batch.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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Luxembourg – Recall: TENDRIADE BRAND JUNIOR VEAL MINCE – Salmonella

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SAP

Last name Junior minced veal
Mark Tendriade
Unit 4×50 g
Bar code 3384480010511
Best before date (DLC) 09/12/2020
Lot 73483511

Hazard description:  

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

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Research – Germany hit hardest by current Listeria outbreak across Europe.

Posted on December 8, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Three European countries have recorded Listeria infections with fish being investigated as the source.

Germany has reported 30 infections and, since November, two people in Austria and one person in Denmark has contracted the same strain of listeriosis.

In Germany, patients were notified and transmitted to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) from the end of September to mid-November. They are 38 to 93 years old and 26 people were hospitalized. One person died but a detailed cause of death was not reported.

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