France – Raw Milk Morbier – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Jean Perrin
Model names or references
Morbier sold in the traditional section
Product identification
GTIN Batch
0202183000000 19008
Packaging
Product sold in the traditional section, packaging in a sheet of paper
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/27/2024 to 08/12/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 25 155 001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Super U Mont Saint Aignan

USA – Walmart, Target, Dollar General recalling candy potentially contaminated with Salmonella

Supermarket News

A voluntary candy recall issued back in May has now been elevated to a Class I recall, the most severe issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Palmer Candy Co. out of Sioux City, Iowa, recalled its white-coated confectionery items on May 5 because they had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product comes in a variety of retail packaging like bags, pouches, and tubs.

FDA Updated the alert on August 6th.

France – DRY SALT-CURED BACON SMOKED WITH BEECHWOOD – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
Crossroads Market
Model names or references
DRY SALT-CURED BACON SMOKED WITH CARREFOUR BEECHWOOD – sold by the cut
Product identification
GTIN Batch
0484632000000 Sold from 07/23/2024 to 08/13/2024
Packaging
Variable weight, when cut
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/23/2024 to 08/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 72.331.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Crossroads

Vietnam – 148 suffer suspected food poisoning after consuming ‘banh mi’ in Vietnam’s Dong Thap

Tuoitre News

The number of hospitalizations due to suspected food poisoning in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam reached 148 as of 1:00 pm on Monday, with most of them seeking medical attention after eating banh mi from the same food establishment.

Vo Minh Phuc, head of the provincial Department for Food Safety, told a press conference held on Monday afternoon that these 148 cases had been admitted to six general hospitals and medical centers in the province between August 7 and 12.

The local health authority collected food samples and patient specimens for testing to serve an investigation into the cause of the poisoning.

France – Tomme de Savoie PGI made from raw milk – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Carrefour Quality Line
Model names or references
Tomme de Savoie PGI made from raw milk, Carrefour Quality Line, sold by the slice in the traditional cheese section or packaged by the store and sold in self-service in the section adjacent to the traditional section
Product identification
GTIN Batch
1111111111116 12002224122
1111111111116 12002224102
1111111111116 12002224075
Packaging
without packaging in the cheese section, cut or portioned and packaged in a tray wrapped in film by the store.
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/19/2024 to 08/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 74 003 060 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
CROSSROADS

France – HALF REBLOCHON 250G MONOPRIX GOURMET – Staphylococcus aureus

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
MONOPRIX GOURMET
Model names or references
HALF REBLOCHON 250g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3350030123840 245203479 Minimum durability date 08/20/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/26/2024 to 08/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 74.011.060 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
MONOPRICE

France – GROUND STEAK – GROUND MEAT – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
THE SONS OF FORT BASILE – FLOWER OF OCCITANIA
Model names or references
GROUND STEAK AND GROUND BEEF
Product identification
Batch Date
108007 108001 Expiry date 08/13/2024
Packaging
IN A TRAY UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/07/2024 to 08/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
09.289.001CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: ARIEGE (09)
Distributors
RESTAURANTS-GROCERY-CAMPSITE-GMS

USA – Hepatitis A Exposure at Azay Restaurant in Little Tokyo, LA in CA

Food Poisoning Bulletin

A hepatitis A exposure at Azay restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles in California may have exposed patrons to the virus, according to the Los Angeles County of Public Health. That restaurant is located at 226 East First Street in Los Angeles. No additional cases have been identified at this time.

Spain – Food Poisoning Outbreak Hits Gourmet Burger Chain in Madrid

Food Poisoning News

A popular gourmet burger chain in Madrid, Spain, is at the center of a food poisoning outbreak that has affected 17 people, with two individuals hospitalized. The incident occurred at two Hundred Burgers locations in the Spanish capital.

The outbreak, which is suspected to be caused by salmonella, has been linked to a truffle egg yolk sauce served at two of the restaurant’s branches. Customers who dined at these locations on August 4 and 5 reported symptoms including fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, according to Express.

A spokesperson for the region stated that public health services are investigating the incident, focusing on the possibility of “contaminated sauces.” As a precautionary measure, health officials are checking approximately 150 people who may have been exposed to the product during the two-day period.

USA – Premo-Brand Packaged Sandwich Recall Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Remains Ongoing

Food Poisoning News

A recall first initiated in June 2024 by Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC for a number of pre-packaged sandwiches due to potential contamination with Salmonella remains ongoing.  Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems