Czech Republic -Gran Castelli – Visible Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Kroměříž ( Velehradská 3254/105, 767 01 Kroměříž )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Gran Castelli
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

All inspected packages were found to contain mold visible to the naked eye under the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not have an expired minimum durability date. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: L35314207
Best before date: 19/09/2023
Packaging: plastic vacuum packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 125 g
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 17/07/2023
Reference number: 23-000547-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Czech Republic – Gothai – Spoilage

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Place of inspection:
Albrechtice ( Životická 491, 735 43 Albrechtice )
ID: 70230706
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surface appearance

The surface of the product was sticky and slimy. The food smelled rotten. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food had an expired use-by date.

Batch: DP: 25.07.23
Expiration date: 25.07.23
Packaging: unpacked for sale by weight
Quantity of the product in the package: 1.896 kg
Date of sample collection: 28/07/2023
Reference number: 23-000545-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Czech Republic – Grana Padano – Visable Mould/Mold

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Place of inspection:
Kroměříž ( Velehradská 3254/105, 767 01 Kroměříž )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Grana Padano
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

In some of the inspected packages, the presence of mold visible to the naked eye was detected under the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not have an expired minimum durability date. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: L37315213
Best before date: 24/09/2023
Packaging: plastic – protective atmosphere
Quantity of the product in the package: 200 g
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 17/07/2023
Reference number: 23-000548-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Italy – Plain Halawa – Salmonella

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Brand : Halwani Bros

Name : Plain Halawa

Reason for Report : Microbiological Recall

Release Date : August 23, 2023

Documentation

Documentation

USA – Outbreak Investigation of Listeria: Ice Cream (August 2023)

FDA

Product 

  • Real Kosher Ice Cream has voluntarily recalled all flavors of Soft Serve On The Go 8-oz ice cream cups 
    • Soft Serve On The Go Vanilla Chocolate
    • Soft Serve On The Go Razzle
    • Soft Serve On The Go Caramel
    • Soft Serve On The Go Parve Vanilla Chocolate
    • Soft Serve On The Go Sorbet Strawberry Mango
    • Soft Serve On The Go Lite Peanut Butter

FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Products may be added to this advisory. Additional recall information is available below.

Stores Affected

  • Multiple retailers in CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VA, WV.

Symptoms of Listeriosis (Listeria Infection)

Illness can occur within a few hours or as long as two to three days after eating contaminated food. More severe forms of listeriosis may take anywhere from three days to three months to develop. Mild symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If the more severe form of listeriosis develops, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.

Status

Ongoing

Recommendation

  • Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled Soft Serve On The Go ice cream and should throw the recalled product away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. This recall includes all flavors of Soft Serve On The Go 8-oz cups.
  • Ice cream has a long shelf life and may still be in freezers. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should check their freezers and throw away recalled ice cream products or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
  • Consumers, restaurants, and retailers who purchased or received any recalled ice cream products should follow FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice and use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Listeria can survive temperatures at or below freezing and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.

Recommendation for At-Risk Groups:

  • Listeria is most likely to sicken pregnant people and newborns, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems. Other people can be infected with Listeria, but they rarely become seriously ill.
  • Pregnant people typically experience only fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. However, Listeria infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn.
  • Call your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of a Listeria infection.

Current Update

August 22, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Soft Serve On The Go cups produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture collected an unopened sample of Soft Serve On The Go from an ill person’s home. This sample was reported as positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis confirmed that the strain of Listeria found in the sample from the patient’s home matches the strain of Listeria causing illnesses in this outbreak.

Additionally, product sampling was conducted by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets at Real Kosher Ice Cream’s manufacturing location. Five finished product samples of Soft Serve On The Go Vanilla Chocolate ice cream were reported as positive for Listeria monocytogenes. WGS analysis confirmed that the strain of Listeria found in these products matches the outbreak strain.

FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Updates to this advisory will be provided as they become available.

 Gluten free Walnut biscuit from the brand Damhert Nutrition NV. Aflatoxin B1

AFSCA

Recall by Damhert Nutrition NV
Product: Gluten free Walnut biscuit from the brand Damhert Nutrition NV.
Problem: Too high content of aflatoxin B1 in rice flour.

In agreement with the FASFC, Damhert Nutrition NV withdraws the product “Gluten free Walnut Biscuit” from sale and recalls it from consumers because of too high aflatoxin B1 content in rice flour.

Damhert Nutrition NV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

If you are in possession of this product, please return it to your local point of sale so that we can refund the purchase price. For more information, you can contact Damhert Consumer Services on +32 11 42 50 39, available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by e-mail at info@damhert.com .

Product description

– Product name: Gluten free Walnut cookie
– Brand: Damhert Nutrition NV
– Dates of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”) and batch numbers: 20/12/2023, 5/01/2024, 12/01/2024 & 01/26/2024
– Sales period: from 06/14/2023 to 08/14/2023
– Type of packaging: plastic tray and plastic film with label
– Weight: 160g

The product was distributed by various points of sale.

For more information , you can contact Damhert Consumer Services on +32 11 42 50 39, available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by e-mail at info@damhert.com .

Austria records increase in outbreaks for 2022

Food Safety News

According to recently released data, the number of outbreaks and people sick in them increased in Austria in 2022.

28 foodborne outbreaks were reported in 2022, eight more than in 2021. In these outbreaks, 128 people were affected, which is more than the 92 cases in 2021.

Overall, 57 people had to be hospitalized in connection with incidents in 2022, and there were four deaths. They affected between two and 30 people.

Finland – Large outbreak linked to school meals in Finland; hundreds sickened

Food Safety News

More than 600 people have fallen ill in a suspected food poisoning outbreak at several schools in a Finnish city.

This past week, officials from the city of Mikkeli sent a questionnaire to parents of students and staff about symptoms that occurred during or after school meals on Aug. 16. As of Monday morning, answers had been received from nearly 3,800 parents and 350 employees.

All schools in Mikkeli have had at least a few patients. The incident is being investigated with the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) and National Institute of Health and Welfare (THL).

Samples taken from different foods and raw materials are being examined to find out the cause of the epidemic. Results of laboratory tests are expected later this week.

UK – Urgent health warning as Brits returning from holiday with grim parasite amid outbreak – Cyclopsora

 

 

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Holidaymakers returning to the UK from Mexican all-inclusive resorts have been hit by a severe gastro-parasite infection, as the government warns of a large outbreak.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating the cluster of Cyclospora infections in the United Kingdom among people who visited Mexico between May and August. Between May 12 and August 14, 74 cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis — a nasty gastric illness caused by a parasite only endemic in certain countries — were reported in England, Wales, and Scotland.

France – Fresh minced steaks 5% fat – STEC E.coli O103

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Charal
  • Model names or references Ground beef weekly pack 5% 130g X 1 Ground beef weekly pack 5% 130g X 2 Ground beef under atm 5% 100g X 6
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3181232220071 71502305 Use-by date 08/14/2023
    3181232220286 71502305 Use-by date 08/14/2023
    3181232120128 71502305 Use-by date 08/09/2023
    3181232120128 71502305 Use-by date 08/08/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/08/2023 to 14/08/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR.49.099.002 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN, CARREFOUR, CASINO, DIAPAR, FRANCAP, FRANPRIX LEADER PRICE, INTERMARCHE, LECLERC, MATCH, MONOPRIX, SIMPLY MARKET, SYSTEM U, SEGUREL, ANTONA DISTRIBUTION FEES