USA – FDA – Federal Court Enters Consent Decree Against Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. Following Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese Products – Listeria monocytogenes

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FDA

Today, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. (“Rizo Lopez Foods”), a California-based food manufacturer, and the company’s co-owners, Edwin Rizo and Tomas Rizo. Among other requirements, the consent decree prohibits Rizo Lopez Foods from manufacturing and selling certain food products until the company complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), federal regulations and other requirements.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated a multi-year, multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) infections linked to queso fresco and cotija cheeses manufactured by Rizo Lopez Foods of Modesto, California.

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Research – Efficacy of an Edible Coating with Carvacrol and Citral in Frozen Strawberries and Blueberries to Control Foodborne Pathogens

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MDPI

Adding essential oils in an edible coating could be an alternative for the food industry to control foodborne pathogens. In 2014, EFSA published a report highlighting the risk associated with Salmonella spp. and Norovirus in fresh and frozen berries. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an edible coating (RP-7) with carvacrol and citral on reducing the population of Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and murine Norovirus (MNV-1) in frozen strawberries and blueberries. Before evaluating the efficacy, the best method for applying the coating on fruit was studied. The immersion method was selected, with an optimal drying time of 45 min. After this, the berries were frozen and stored for one, two, three, four, and eight weeks at −18 °C. In strawberries, all bacteria were reduced to below 0.7 log cfu/strawberry in the eighth week, and the MNV-1 infectivity showed a reduction of nearly 2 logarithmic units. In blueberries, S. enterica and E. coli O157:H7 were reduced to 0.8 log cfu/blueberries within a week, and MNV-1 achieved a reduction of 0.8 logarithmic units at the end of the assay. The application of RP-7 affected the studied microorganisms in frozen strawberries and blueberries.

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USA – FDA – Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

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FDA

What’s New

  • A new outbreak of Salmonella Liverpool (ref #1265) linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table.
  • For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1249) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated sample collection.
  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses (ref #1245) linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 60 to 61.

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Belgium -“Fruity of Cap Gris-Nez” cheese from the producer La Fromagerie Sainte Godeleine – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Fruity from Cap Gris-Nez

Okay recalls Fruité du Cap Gris-Nez cheese 30 g

The supplier La Fromagerie Sainte Godeleine has reported the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product Fruité du Cap Gris-Nez bearing the use-by dates of 8/10, 12/10 and 19/10/2024.

In consultation with the AFSCA, Okay has therefore decided to withdraw the product concerned from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and to return it to the store for a refund. In the meantime, all stores have removed the affected products from their shelves.

Possible symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes poisoning

Listeria monocytogenes infection can be dangerous for young children, pregnant women (risk of miscarriage), people with compromised immune systems, and the elderly. Possible symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes poisoning include nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea or constipation, headache, and persistent fever (flu-like feeling). These symptoms usually appear 2 to 30 days after ingesting Listeria monocytogenes.

People who have consumed this product and who present these types of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

Product Description:

Fruity from Cap Gris-Nez 230 g
Use-by date (BBD): 8/10, 12/10 and 19/10/2024
Sales period: from 8/29/2024 to 10/9/2024 inclusive
Item number: 8079
Lot number: 30524, 31424 and 32324
Barcode: 03770001691206
Producer: Sainte Godeleine Cheese Factory

This product has been offered for sale in the following stores: Okay.

For more information , customers can contact Colruyt Group Customer Service on 0800 99 124.

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France – WHITE TUNA – Histamine

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Sous-catégorie de produit
Produits de la pêche et d’aquaculture
Product brand name
POISSON
Model names or references
WHITE TUNA
Product identification
Batch
261260
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/19/2024 to 09/25/2024
Storage temperature
Produit à conserver au réfrigérateur
Geographic area of ​​sale
super u arc sur tille 58 rue des chèzeaux 21560
Distributeurs
SUPER U

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AFSCA – Different cheeses from the brand Fromagerie de la côte d’Opale – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Kazen Cora cheeses

Product Description:

Cora Cheeses

These products were sold in Cora supermarkets in La Louvière (7100), Chatelineau (6200), Hornu (7301), Rocourt (4000), Messancy (6780) Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (1200) and Anderlecht (1070).

In consultation with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), we have decided to withdraw this product from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale, where they will be refunded.
In the meantime, the products have been removed from the shelves and a “Customer Recall” sign is displayed in the points of sale.
We sincerely apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and assure them that the most effective measures are being taken to avoid this type of incident.

Any customer wishing to obtain additional information can contact our Quality Department by calling 071.69.95.24 or by email at the following address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE.

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France – THE HOT BOX OF HAUTS DE FRANCE Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Alimentation
Sous-catégorie de produit
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BERNARD BROTHERS
Model names or references
THE HOT BOX OF HAUTS DE FRANCE
Product identification
Lot
see list of products in attachment
Liste des produits
boite_chaude_retrait_.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Stretch film, food grade + wooden box
Date début/Fin de commercialisation
From 08/26/2024 to 10/08/2024
Storage temperature
Produit à conserver au réfrigérateur
Health mark
FR-62-889-001-CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
France entière
Distributeurs
GMS, retailer, Cheese shop, Wholesalers

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France – COOKED SAUSAGE WITH GARLIC sold in the delicatessen section of the MARKET TOURNUS RESISTANCE store between 01/10/2024 and 07/10/2024 – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
COOKED SAUSAGE WITH GARLIC sold in the delicatessen section of the MARKET TOURNUS RESISTANCE store between 01/10/2024 and 07/10/2024
Product identification
GTIN Batch
1111111111116 Sold between 01/10/2024 and 07/10/2024
Date début/Fin de commercialisation
Du 01/10/2024 au 07/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Carrefour Supermarket Tournus Resistance
Distributors
Carrefour Supermarket Tournus Resistance ONLY

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France – Saint Godeleine Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Catégorie de produit
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BERNARD BROTHERS
Noms des modèles ou références
Saint Godeleine
Product identification
Batch
see list of products in attachment
List of products
SG_retrait.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Craft paper
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/28/2024 to 10/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR-62-889-001-CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
GMS, retailer, Cheese shop, Wholesalers

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France -Jean de Fleurette-Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BERNARD BROTHERS
Model names or references
Fleurette jeans 400g Small Fleurette jeans 230g
Product identification
Batch
voir liste des produits en pièce jointe
Liste des produits
JDF_LARGE_SMALL_withdrawal_reminder.pdfAttachment
Packaging
cellulose film
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/26/2024 to 10/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR-62-889-001-CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
GMS, retailer, Cheese shop, Wholesalers

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