France – MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA CAMPANA DOP 200G CUT section and MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA CAMPANA DOP 200G Self Service section – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
OUR REGIONS HAVE TALENT
Model names or references
MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA CAMPANA DOP 200G CUT section and MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA CAMPANA DOP 200G Self Service section
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760113768996 L 231 Expiry date 09/17/2024
3760113765322 L 231 Expiry date 09/17/2024
Packaging
200G bag
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/22/2024 to 09/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
IT 15 332 CE
Additional information
/
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
E.LECLERC

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Austria – Wild garlic pesto from the brand “O Ptits Oignons” – Clostridium botulinum

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Ages

On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection, AGES informs about a recall of the product wild garlic pesto of the brand “O Ptits Oignons”
 © sante.gouv.fr
Reason
botulism

On September 8, 2024, the French authorities recalled an artisanal pesto with wild garlic (“pesto à l’ail des ours”, brand “O Ptits Oignons”) due to suspected botulism. Botulism is a poisoning caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum: the nerve poisons produced by this bacterium, so-called neurotoxins, are among the most powerful poisons known.

The product was sold in small doses at markets/fairs from March to September 2024 near Tours (Department 37 ‘Indre et Loir’), France:

  • Plant and Spring Festival at the Château de La Bourdaisière in Montlouis-sur-Loire, 30 March to 1 April 2024 ;
  • “Nature en fête” festival at the Château de Cangé in Saint-Avertin, April 13 and 14, 2024
  • Feast of the Ail and the Basilica in Tours, July 26, 2024
  • Tomato and Asparagus Festival at the Château de Bourdaisière in Montlouis-sur-Loire, 7 and 8 September 2024

It is possible that tourists bought this pesto and brought it back to Austria. Any products in stock must not be eaten under any circumstances and should be disposed of immediately.

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Research -Guidelines for assessing the microbiological safety of ready-to-eat foods placed on the market – 2024

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UKHSA

These guidelines were completed in 2024. Since the previous edition in 2009 (1), the UK has
left the EU and this has resulted in transfer of legal responsibility from EU to UK legislation
through Statutory instruments, particularly The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety
(Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2020: UK Statutory Instrument 2020
Number 1410 (2). The statutory instruments refer to EU legislation, and much remains the same or very similar such as legal obligations for food safety of food business operators and
microbiological criteria. EU references have been updated to reflect the law in force, in all new or amended guidance published since the transition.

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Swedish Salmonella outbreak sickens 27

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Food Safety News

Swedish health officials are searching for the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has affected almost 30 people.

Folkhälsomyndigheten (the Public Health Agency of Sweden) reported that the number of reported cases of Salmonella has increased significantly since August.

Whole genome sequencing has shown that 27 people have the same type of Salmonella Typhimurium. They are suspected of having been infected by a common source.

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Botulism Strikes 5 in France, 1 in New Jersey

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Food Poisoning News

Botulism from adulterated pesto sauce is suspected in the illness of five people who are all currently receiving medical treatment. Botulism is a potentially fatal illness caused by a potent toxin that attacks the nervous system.

The incident occurred in west-central France, where authorities believe a locally produced sauce may have been contaminated with the pathogen.

Botulism can occur when the bacterium Clostridium botulinum grows and produces toxins.  Symptoms of botulism can include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, difficulty speaking or swallowing, breathing problems, muscle weakness, abdominal distension, and constipation. These symptoms may appear anywhere from six hours to two weeks after consuming contaminated food.

Failure to treat botulism can result in death. Public awareness and medical advancements have greatly increased the likelihood of surviving botulism food poisoning. In the past fifty years, over half of all botulism cases proved fatal, though that figure recently dropped to 3-5 percent.

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Canada – Classic Philly Steak brand Sandwich Slices Seasoned Glazed Beef recalled due to off odour – microbial contamination

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Gov Canada

Product
Sandwich Slices Seasoned Glazed Beef
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions
Distribution
Quebec

Classic Philly Steak brand Sandwich Slices Seasoned Glazed Beef recalled due to off odour.

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Canada – Kirkland Signature brand Greek Yogurt (24 pack) recalled due to mould

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Gov Canada

Product
Greek Yogurt (24 pack)
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan

Kirkland Signature brand Greek Yogurt (24 pack) recalled due to mould

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Italy – Pesto – O PTITS OIGNONS – cuisine mobile by Thierry Leloup – Clostridium botulinum

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Salute

Product:  Pesto a l’ail des ox

Brand:  O PTITS OIGNONS – cuisine mobile by Thierry Leloup

Substance/Risk:  Botulinum

Country of origin:  France

News/Notice:   12/09/2024

Documentation

Documentation

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France – Mackerel Fillet – Histamine

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Packed on site
Model names or references
MACKEREL FILLET
Product identification
Batch Date
100368 Expiry date 05/09/2024
Packaging
Vacuum packaging
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/31/2024 to 09/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
Mackerel fillet packed by the store.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
The Cry Tide

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Singapore – Recall of Four Seasons Durian’s Mini D24 Durian Mooncake due to exceeding levels of B. cereus

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SFA

As part of the Singapore Food Agency (SFA)’s regulatory sampling of mooncakes, it has
detected Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) in Four Seasons Durian’s Mini D24 Durian Mooncake, at levels exceeding the maximum limits stipulated in Singapore’s Food Regulations.

As a precautionary measure, SFA has directed the manufacturer, Four Seasons Durian Pte Ltd, to recall the implicated products. The recall is ongoing.

B. cereus is a bacterium that is normally found in the environment and in the intestinal tracts
of insects and mammals. B. cereus is a common cause of food poisoning and affected individuals may experience an onset of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhoea.

Consumers who have purchased the implicated products should not consume them. Those
who have consumed the implicated products and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers can contact their point of purchase for enquiries.

More information on the safety of mooncakes can be found at https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-
information/risk-at-a-glance/safety-of-mooncakes

Details of the products are as follows:
Implicated Product
Product name: Mini D24 Durian Mooncake
Batch number: All batches
Country of origin: Singapore
Manufacturer:
Four Seasons
Durian Pte Ltd
Issued by the Singapore Food Agency
12 Sep 2024

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