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- For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1249) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated an inspection.
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USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
Posted in CORE Investigation Table, E.coli O157, E.coli O157:H7, FDA, STEC, STEC E.coli
Belgium – Kippenboomstammetjes – chicken log – Salmonella
In agreement with the AFSCA, “DELHAIZE MERELBEKE CENTRUM” is withdrawing the chicken logs “kippenboomstammetjes” from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
“DELHAIZE MERELBEKE CENTRUM” asks its customers not to consume this product and to kindly return it to the point of sale.
Product Description:
Product name: kippenboomstammetjes
Expiry date (DLC): 05/10/2024
Packaging type: tray
Sales period : from 09/28/2024 to 10/01/2024
Product sold via Delhaize Merelbeke Centrum: Gaversesteenweg 2,
9820 Merelbeke.
For any further information , please contact Marlysa Coessens via marlysa@delhaizemerelbeke.beor 09 210 85 20.
Posted in afsca, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Salmonella
Czech Republic – HAM SALAMI – Microbial Spoilage
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated perishable products
HAM SALAMI
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:
appearance
scent
changes caused by microbial activity
The food smelled of spoilage and had a slimy and sticky surface. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. The food had an unknown expiration date.
| Packaging: | intestine (open technological package) |
| Date of sample collection: | 14/08/2024 |
| Reference number: | 24-000482-SZPI-CZ |
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.
Czech Republic – Polish salami – Microbial Activity
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated perishable products
Polish salami
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:
appearance
scent
changes caused by microbial activity
The food smelled of spoilage and had a slimy and sticky surface. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. The food had an unknown expiration date.
| Packaging: | intestine (open technological package) |
| Date of sample collection: | 14/08/2024 |
| Reference number: | 24-000481-SZPI-CZ |
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Quality, food recall, Food Spoilage, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbial Spoilage, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk
Canada – Kirkland Signature brand Probiotic Yogurt recalled due to yeast
Product
Probiotic Yogurt
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do
Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.
Audience
Retail
Distribution
National
Kirkland Signature brand Probiotic Yogurt recalled due to yeast.
Catalonia – Alert due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from Spain
The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in sliced smoked salmon of the DIA World Selection brand from Spain is reported.
The data of the product involved are:
- Product name: Smoked Salmon
- Brand: DIA World Selection
- Product appearance: sliced in plastic packaging of 100 g/unit
- Lot number: 24241A110
- Expiry date: 04/10/2024
- Unit weight: 100 g
- Temperature: refrigerated
In relation to the information received by the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency has communicated this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the Coordinated System of Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI)
The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.
As a precautionary measure, people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.
If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and present symptoms compatible with listeriosis, it is recommended to go to a health center.
Posted in ACSA, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria Smoked Fish
Tagged cooking, food, recipes, smoked salmon
Canada – PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil recalled due to possible mould
Product
Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do
Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.
Audience
Retail
Distribution
National
PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil recalled due to possible mould.
Research – Climate Change Is Making Europe’s Shellfish Dangerous
Climate change is putting Europeans at an increased risk of contracting Vibrio-related infections, according to an assessment recently released by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Warming sea temperatures are expecting to increase the prevalence of the bacteria in seafood, especially in low-salinity or brackish waters, with a rise in antimicrobial resistance among the species creating additional cause for concern.
Vibrio bacteria, traditionally a problem in tropical and subtropical regions, can cause a range of illnesses, from mild gastroenteritis and ear infections to life-threatening conditions like sepsis.
Experts in Europe are calling for proper surveillance, funded research, and public awareness campaigns.
France – SMOKED SALMON ATLANTIC RED LABEL 2 SLICES – Listeria monocytogenes
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
THE DELIGHTS OF BEAUTIFUL FRANCE
Model names or references
SMOKED SALMON ATLANTIC LABEL ROUGE 2 SLICES 80 G LES DELICES DE BELLE FRANCE
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3258563490111 38882X239 Expiry date 09/16/2024
Packaging
80 g – 2 slices
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/27/2024 to 09/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
LADYBUG – COCCIMARKET – RAPIDE MARKET
France – FORT AMBLETEUSE 1-2 FRESH PACKED 200 GR – Listeria monocytogenes
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BROTHER BERNARD
Model names or references
FORT AMBLETEUSE 1-2 FRESH PACKED 200 GR
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3188500032817 151024 Minimum durability date 09/30/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/13/2024 to 09/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
62.724.001
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
AUCHAN
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