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Quebec – Notice not to consume Ragù sauce prepared and sold by the company Îlot bistro et marche – Clostridium Safety
QUEBEC CITY , Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Îlot bistro et marche, located at 172, Grande Allée Est, in Grande -Rivière, advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been prepared and packaged to ensure its safety. In fact, this product could promote the proliferation of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum .
|
Product name |
Format |
Target lot |
|
“Ragù Sauce” |
500ml |
Units sold until October 19, 2023 |
The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until October 19, 2023, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was packaged in glass jars with a metal lid and sold at room temperature. The product label included, in addition to its name, the words “Island bistro and market”.
The operator is recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.
Even if the affected product does not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, it could be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Foods contaminated with the toxin of this bacteria can cause, when ingested, the following symptoms: facial paralysis, unresponsive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, vision and speech problems. In severe cases, the disease can cause death.
It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.
Additional information
The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested people can consult the Food
section of the Quebec government website. They also have the option of registering online to receive, by email, food recall releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQaliment” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliment .
Risk classification: class 1
Reference number: 4829
Source:
Media Relations
Communications Directorate
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, ext. 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
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A European court has ruled as part of a Dutch case involving Salmonella detection in poultry and when repeat testing can be undertaken.
The request for a preliminary ruling covered the interpretation of EU law around Salmonella, exceptional cases, and routine sampling. It was made in proceedings between L. Vof and the Minister for Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality in the Netherlands.
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Posted in Salmonella
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A Salmonella outbreak in Finland, which affected more than 60 people, has been linked to sprouts.
The National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) reported that 62 people in different parts of the country became ill from Salmonella Enteritidis in August and October.
In September, it was reported that authorities were investigating an increase in Salmonella Enteritidis infections.
In interviews by local authorities, 23 of 24 people said that they had eaten sprouts before getting sick.
THL surveyed salmonellosis patients in Finland to find out the extent and source of the epidemic. This survey was answered by 16 cases part of the Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak and 11 other controls infected with Salmonella.
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Food group: Processed vegetables, processed mushrooms / Processed mushrooms
Judas ear 100 g
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:
Bacillus Cereus
The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Bacillus cereus was detected in the food . The food is unfit for human consumption.
| Batch: | DMT 01.06.24 |
| Best before date: | 01.06.24 |
| Packaging: | PP foil |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 100 g |
| Distributor: | Vihafood s.r.o., Novodvorská 95/42, Lhotka 142 00 Prague |
| Date of sample collection: | 19/04/2023 |
| Reference number: | 23-000690-SZPI-CZ |
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.
Posted in Bacillus, Bacillus cereus, 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, Potravinynapranyri
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HHSA Epidemiology Program and the County Department of Environmental Health and Quality are investigating the cluster of E. coli infections. Ages range from 6 to 87 years of age.
The ill persons or their families reported eating at the Miquel’s 4S Ranch location from Oct. 6 to Oct. 18 and had symptoms from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19. Seven cases were hospitalized with at least one case developing the more severe complication of the infection called hemolytic uremic syndrome.
The specific food items that were sources of the E. coli bacteria at the restaurant are under investigation. The restaurant is cooperating and working closely with the County. This morning its management voluntarily decided to close until the source can be identified.
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- Product category Food
- Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
- Product brand name Roche rousse farm
- Model names or references Bleu du Vercors transformed on 09/23/2023
- Product identification
Batch Date 09/23 Minimum durability date 11/23/2023 - Packaging SOLD IN PIECE
- Start/end date of marketing From 10/14/2023 to 10/17/2023
- Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
- Geographical sales area Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Distributors GOOD FARM: 38000 GRENOBLE TRAVERS CHAMPS: 26270 LORIOL SUR DROME AU MOST PRE: 26740 LA LAUPIE
- List of points of saleDISTRIBUTORS.pdf
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Listeria, Listeria France, Listeria in Cheese, Listeria monocytogenes
Belgium – ORGANIC Gorgonzola (170 gr) from the Ambrosi brand – Listeria monocytogenes
Recall from Euro Délices Distribution
Product: ORGANIC Gorgonzola (170 gr) from the Ambrosi brand
Nature of the problem: Possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
In agreement with the AFSCA, Euro Délices Distribution is withdrawing the product Gorgonzola BIO (170 gr) from the Ambrosi brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes.
Euro Délices Distribution asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased and where it will be refunded.
Product description
– Product name: Gorgonzola DOP BIO
– Brand: Ambrosi
– Consumption date: 09/12/2023
– Batch number: 194ARR
– Sales period: from 02/10/2023
– Nature of the product packaging: plastic packaging
– Weight: 170 gr
The product was distributed by:
BIO Planet Josef Huysmanslaan 80 1651 BEERSEL- LOT
For any further information , contact:
Madame Cluts Fabienne
+ 32 4 278 78 12 or fabiennecluts@gmail.com
Posted in 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, Listeria, Listeria in Cheese, Listeria monocytogenes
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