Despite being Europe’s biggest producer and consumer of oysters, France is facing a decline in demand after a wave of norovirus-induced food poisoning.
Heavy rains are to blame for contaminated oyster beds as wastewater treatment floods and washes untreated sewage into the ocean.
Recall from the FASFC
Product: dried fig from the Rekolte brand.
Problem: too high ochratoxin A content.
Following notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed rapid alert system), the FASFC withdraws from sale the “dried fig” product of the Rekolte brand and recalls it from consumers due to excessive content. high in ochratoxin A.
The FASFC asks not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased.
Product description:
Product name: dried fig
Brand: Rekolte
Minimum durability date (MBD): 03/31/2024
Batch number: 090022480/1-11-111
Weight: 250 g
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The product was sold through different outlets.
For any further information , you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .
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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has searched the Amos Miller farm in Upper Leacock Township after illnesses were reported when people allegedly consumed raw dairy products from that facility, according to news reports. The search took place on Thursday, January 4, 2023.
The Agriculture Department told Lancaster Online that it was notified by health officials in New York and Michigan about illnesses in underage people who allegedly drank raw eggnog and ate other raw dairy products from the Miller Organic Farm. Tests were positive for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) bacteria, according to those officials. The search warrant was for illegal raw milk and raw milk products, including eggnog.
Posted in Raw Milk, raw milk cheese, Raw Milk Cream, STEC, STEC E.coli
Event ID: 93557
Voluntary / Mandated:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type: Food
Status: Ongoing
Distribution Pattern:
U.S. Distribution to Supermarkets in CA, HI, WA, IL, NV, and TX. No foreign distribution.
Recalling Firm:Foremost Foods International, Inc.
2883 Surveyor St
Pomona, CA 91768-3251
United States
Press Release URL(s):
Recall Initiation Date:
12/1/2023
Center Classification Date:
1/4/2024
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Pamana Premium Marinated Baby Bangus (Deboned Marinated Baby Milkfish), Net Weight to be Weight at Time of Sale
F-0691-2024
Class II
All product codes
432 boxes
Potential C. botulinum growth and toxin formation. Frozen bangus (milkfish) in reduced oxygen packaging does not contain instructions to keep frozen and instructions for proper thawing (e.g., “Important, keep frozen until used, thaw under refrigeration immediately before use.”).
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Pamana Premium Marinated Bangus (Deboned Marinated Milkfish), Net Weight to be Weight at Time of Sale
F-0692-2024
Class II
All product codes
407 boxes
Potential C. botulinum growth and toxin formation. Frozen bangus (milkfish) in reduced oxygen packaging does not contain instructions to keep frozen and instructions for proper thawing (e.g., “Important, keep frozen until used, thaw under refrigeration immediately before use.”).
3
Pamana Premium Bangus Belly (Cut Deboned Milkfish Belly), 340 g (120 oz)
F-0693-2024
Class II
All product codes
448 boxes
Potential C. botulinum growth and toxin formation. Frozen bangus (milkfish) in reduced oxygen packaging does not contain instructions to keep frozen and instructions for proper thawing (e.g., “Important, keep frozen until used, thaw under refrigeration immediately before use.”).
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has learned, through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI), of an alert notification sent by the health authorities of Catalonia regarding the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazaki , in the Nutramigen product. 1 PRO 400mg.
This information has been transferred to the contact point in Catalonia by the marketing company in Spain following the decision of the manufacturer, located in the United States, to voluntarily withdraw the product, as a precautionary measure, due to possible cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii . detected in a unit from another batch tested outside of Spain.
The ZL3F6J batch has been distributed in Spain since August 2023 and so far no incident has been reported with it. The operator has already contacted its customers to proceed with the withdrawal of the affected product.
The data of the product involved are:
Available images are attached.
According to the information available, distribution has occurred in most of the national territory.
This information has been transferred to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the Coordinated System for Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI) and to the Coordination Center for Health Alerts and Emergencies (CCAES), in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels and the existence of possible cases is reported.
People who have products affected by this alert in their homes are recommended to refrain from consuming them.
If you have consumed the product from the affected batch and present any symptoms compatible with Cronobacter sakazakii toxiinfection (gastrointestinal symptoms, fever, irritability, jaundice, seizures), go to a health center.
You can expand the information from the AESAN on Cronobacter sakazakii toxiinfection at the following link.
Posted in AESAN, Cronobacter sakazakii, 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
Recalled Food
Salmonella was identified in an unopened sample of “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata, and Dry Coppa” collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as a part of the investigation. Testing is being conducted to determine if the Salmonella in the sample is the outbreak strain.
On January 3, 2024, Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc., recalled approximately 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products.
Busseto Charcuterie Sampler
18-oz. plastic tray packages of “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata, and Dry Coppa”
LOT Code L075330300 and “best by” date on April 27, 2024. This product is sold as a twin pack with two 9-oz. packages.
The products have the establishments numbers “EST. 7543B” inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s mark of inspection and “EST. #47967” on the package. See recall notice for more details.
These items were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas.
What You Should Do
Check your fridge for recalled products. Do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
Wash surfaces and containers that may have touched the recalled product using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
Bloody diarrhea
So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
Signs of dehydration, such as:
Not peeing much
Dry mouth and throat
Feeling dizzy when standing up
What Businesses Should Do
Do not sell or serve the recalled “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata, and Dry Coppa.”
Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled products.
Posted in CDC, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, 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, Foodborne Illness, Illness, Salmonella
01/05/2024
Pizza meatloaf baked in the oven In addition, the following products are being voluntarily recalled as a precautionary measure: ham red sausage, baked meat loaf, fine ham sausage with Peppadew, ham Scherz’l, crusted roast, Kasseler saddle
Company Wolf GmbH Am Lindenhof 40 04626 Schmölln
see attached consumer information about the product recall
see attached consumer information about the product recall
Wolf GmbH is carrying out a voluntary recall for reasons of preventative consumer protection.
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Brand : AZIENDA AGRICOLA BIO FLORIDDIA
Name : ORGANIC CORN FLOUR
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 5 January 2024
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin
Greeley, CO – D&D Commodities Ltd. is voluntarily recalling one lot of 3-D® Pet Products Premium Parrot Food, 4 lb. jar, UPC 719195135045, Lot Number 102525G, due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The product affected by this recall announcement is:
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Product |
Size |
UPC |
Lot No. |
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| 3-D Pet Products Premium Parrot Food |
4 lb. | 719195135045 | 102525G |
Product and product lots that do not appear on the list above are not subject to this recall.
Please see attached photos to accurately identify the product.
The recall notification is being issued based on a single manufacturing batch wherein a sample with the Lot Number 102525G and UPC 719195135045 had a positive result for Salmonella in a random sample test collected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 30, 2023. The 3-D® Pet Product Premium Parrot Food was originally manufactured on October 25, 2023. D&D Commodities Ltd. is taking immediate action to remove the product from retail distribution centers and to fully investigate the cause.
Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Controlling Salmonella contamination in dry food processing environments represents a significant challenge due to their tolerance to desiccation stress and enhanced thermal resistance. Blue light is emerging as a safer alternative to UV irradiation for surface decontamination. In the present study, the antimicrobial efficacy of ultra-high irradiance (UHI) blue light, generated by light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at wavelengths of 405 nm (841.6 mW/cm2) and 460 nm (614.9 mW/cm2), was evaluated against a five-serovar cocktail of Salmonella enterica dry cells on clean and soiled stainless steel (SS) surfaces. Inoculated coupons were subjected to blue light irradiation treatments at equivalent energy doses ranging from 221 to 1106 J/cm2. Wheat flour was used as a model food soil system. To determine the bactericidal mechanisms of blue light, the intracellular concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Salmonella cells and the temperature changes on SS surfaces were also measured. The treatment energy dose had a significant effect on Salmonella inactivation levels. On clean SS surfaces, the reduction in Salmonella counts ranged from 0.8 to 7.4 log CFU/cm2, while, on soiled coupons, the inactivation levels varied from 1.2 to 4.2 log CFU/cm2. Blue LED treatments triggered a significant generation of ROS within Salmonella cells, as well as a substantial temperature increase in SS surfaces. However, in the presence of organic matter, the oxidative stress in Salmonella cells declined significantly, and treatments with higher energy doses (>700 J/cm2) were required to uphold the antimicrobial effectiveness observed on clean SS. The mechanism of the bactericidal effect of UHI blue LED treatments is likely to be a combination of photothermal and photochemical effects. These results indicate that LEDs emitting UHI blue light could represent a novel cost- and time-effective alternative for controlling microbial contamination in dry food processing environments.
FoodWorld 