Brand : SAPOR DI CASCINA
Name : FORMAGGINI 280G
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 6 November 2023
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Italy – FORMAGGINI 280G – Mold/Mould
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Czech Republic – Scamorza, an Italian cheese – Visible Mould/Mold
Place of inspection:
ID: 26178541
Invalid parameter:
fungi visible to the eye
In some of the inspected packages, there were mold colonies visible to the naked eye on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.
| Best before date: | 04/10/23 |
| Packaging: | PP foil |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 300 g |
| Manufacturer: | Diano Casearia SpA, Via Cavarelli 5, IT-84038 Sassano (SA) |
| Country of origin: |  Italy |
| Date of sample collection: | 8/25/2023 |
| Reference number: | 23-000757-SZPI-CZ |
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.
France – Duck leg – Listeria monocytogenes
- Product category Food
- Product subcategory Meats
- Product brand name Poultry stall
- Model names or references Duck leg 350g
- Product identification
GTIN Batch Date 20336370 0253035554 Use-by date 10/19/2023 20336370 0253035554 Use-by date 10/21/2023 20336370 0253035554 Use-by date 10/23/2023 - Start/end date of marketing From 07/10/2023 to 23/10/2023
- Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
- Health mark FR 53 014 002 EC
- Geographical sales area Some LIDL stores see list
- Distributors LIDL
- List of points of sale List_of_supermarkets_concerned_Corrected.pdf
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Research – USA – Kratom with Salmonella not a good mix
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and several state partners investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to kratom products.
As of May 24, 2018, 199 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella were reported from 41 states. Washington state reported 16 illnesses. Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 11, 2017, to May 8, 2018. Ill people ranged in age from less than 1 to 75 years (median 38). Among ill people, 52 percent were male. Of 132 people with available information, 50 (38 percent) were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
USA – Wedding from Hell in Idaho – STEC E.coli
An outbreak of suspected enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) was investigated by the Idaho Department of Health (the state) and the Southwest District Health Department (SWDH). The suspected outbreak was reported to the investigating agencies by August 31, 2022. The outbreak was given the state ID “2022-076.”
On August 30, 2022, the Southwest District Environmental Health Department (EH) received a phone call to notify them of a possible foodborne illness outbreak related to a wedding over the weekend. The caller was the father of the groom, who described around 15 people that he knew with diarrhea. On August 31, EH spoke with the groom and received more information. After this conversation, EH notified the epidemiology department, who again called and interviewed the groom about the event, the food, the activities on site, and others known to be ill. The information gathered from the groom over the phone is as follows:
USA – Whole cooked Pigs with Salmonella ruin family event
In April 2023, the Utah Department of Health (UT DOH) and Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD) investigated an outbreak of Salmonella related to a local market. On April 5, 2023, UT DOH was informed of an outbreak of gastrointestinal (GI) illness among a large group that purchased at least two cooked, ready-to-eat, whole pigs from Kim Thanh Marketplace, located at 3825 S Redwood Rd., West Valley City, Utah on April 2, 2023, and ate them for lunch that same day.
In total, 15 individuals associated with the family group outbreak were reported. Seven individuals sought medical care, of which three were reported to UT DOH with Salmonella through routine surveillance. At least one individual sought medical care for febrile seizures, although their stool cultures were negative for Salmonella and other enteric pathogens. All onsets occurred on April 3 and 4, 2023, except for one individual with an onset on April 10, 2023, who was likely a secondary case. Age data was available for nine individuals; the ages of cases ranged from 4 to 55 years.
USA – Nationwide Cyclospora Outbreak hits 2,272 with no source identified
As of October 24, 2023, 41 jurisdictions, including 40 states and New York City, have reported a total of 2,272 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis.
These individuals had not traveled outside of the United States during the 14 days before they got sick. This is an increase of 315 cases since the last update on August 31, 2023.
Sick people ranged in age from 2 to 96 years, with a median age of 51, and 57% were female. The median illness onset date was June 24, 2023 (range: April 1 to August 31). Of 2,242 people with information available, 186 have been hospitalized. Zero deaths have been reported.
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Research – Hepatitis A Outbreaks linked to Frozen Fruit are a problem
Hepatitis A outbreaks associated with fresh, frozen, and minimally processed produce, worldwide, from 1983 to 2016—adapted and expanded from Sivapalasingam et al., 2004 and Fiore, 2004. Italics indicate instances where the food was locally sourced with respect to the cases. The implicated foods were raw unless listed otherwise.
See the table at the link above
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Research – ‘Poisoned’ nominated for Critics Choice Award
A documentary on food safety in the United States has been nominated for a Critics Choice Award.
The film, “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food,” features food safety attorney Bill Marler, publisher of Food Safety News.
This year marks the eighth annual awards from The Critics Choice Association. Winners are scheduled to be announced Nov. 12 in New York City. The ceremony will be hosted for the second year in a row by longtime event supporter, actor, and standup comedian Wyatt Cenac.
The Critics Choice Documentary Awards will be live-streamed through Facebook, YouTube and X (formerly Twitter). Viewing links will be available on the Critics Choice Association website at 7 p.m. EST on Sunday, Nov. 12.
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USA – Milk Shakes kill 3 sicken 3 others with Listeria
The Washington Department of Health (DOH), the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, and Thurston County Public Health and Social Services investigated an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in July and August 2023. Six cases of listeriosis were reported by August 9, 2023. This cluster was given the outbreak code 2306WAGX6-1.
Cases ranged from 43 to 79 years (median 63.5). Sixty percent (60%) were male. Five of the six cases had serious underlying health conditions, which put them at high risk for Listeria infection. All six were hospitalized, and three out of these six cases have died. Illnesses ranged from February 27 to July 22, 2023. These cases were residents of Pierce (5) and Thurston (1) County.
