The recall applies to Gäsene Rivost 500 grams with a best before date of 14/3-2023, Batch 23000, as a safety measure when Listeria monocytogenes is suspected.
KSWFoodWorld
Sweden – Gäsene dairy recalls Gäsene rivost 500 g – may contain Listeria
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France – GROUND STEAK ON DEMAND IN BULK – Listeria monocytogenes
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Meats
- Product brand name UNBRANDED
- Model names or references GROUND STEAK ON DEMAND IN BULK
- Identification of products
GTIN Batch Date 288988019358 919360068003 Use-by date 10/01/2023 - Packaging TRADITIONAL RADIUS
- Marketing start/end date From 10/01/2023 to 10/01/2023
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Geographic area of sale ONLY INTERMARCHE TOURS RUE EDOUARD VAILLANT
- Distributors INTERMARCHE TOURS RUE EDOUARD VAILLANT
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall LISTERIA PRESENCE
- Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
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Belgium – Yummy brand Protein Boost/Pistachios – Aflatoxin
The Yummy Company recall
Product: Yummy brand Protein Boost/Pistachios.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, The Yummy Company withdraws the product
Protein Boost/Pistachios of the Yummy brand from the sale and the
recalled from consumers due to a content too high in aflatoxins.
The Yummy Company asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased.
Each 3 pack of Yummy Protein Boost/Pistachios from the set listed below will be refunded in full.
Product Description
– Product name: Protein Boost / Pistachios
– Brand: Yummy
– Dates of minimum durability (BDD) : 01/19/2023, 01/26/2023, 02/03/2023 –
Batch numbers: 190123, 260123 and 030223
– Sale period: from 04/14/2022 to 08/31/2022
– Type of packaging: Food paper
– Weight: 105g
The product was distributed by various points of sale including:
Albinète Waremme SPRL Chaussée Romaine 244a 4300 Waremme
Albinète Liège SCRL Place Cockerill 18 4000 Liège
Albinète Les Halles Boulevard Jean de Wilde 71a 4000 Liège
Albinète Haccourt SPRL Avenue Reine Elisabeth 17 4684 Haccourt
For any additional information , contact Mrs Sylvie VANDERBORGHT: svanderborght@albinete.be
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Quebec – Notice not to consume marinade sold by the company Rela African Market
QUEBEC CITY , Jan. 17, 2023 /CNW Telbec/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Rela marché africaine, located at 925 boulevard Décarie, in Montreal, is warning the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure its safety.
|
Product name |
Format |
Affected batch |
|
“All Purpose Marinade” |
250ml _ |
Units sold until January 17, 2023 |
The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until January 17, 2023, at the establishment designated above and possibly in other establishments in the region. The product was packaged in a glass jar and was sold chilled. The product label included, in addition to its name, the list of ingredients.
The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to distribute 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 bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk.
It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.
Additional information
The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult the Food
section of the Government of Quebec website. They also have the possibility of registering online to receive, by e-mail, the food recall press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQfoods” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQfoods .
Hazard Classification: Class 1
Reference Number: 4671
Source:
Media relations
Direction des communications
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca
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Taipei – Nearly 140,000 seek treatment for diarrhea – Norovirus
Nearly 140,000 people sought medical treatment for diarrhea last week, as 64 clusters of diarrhea cases were reported over the past four weeks, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said in a news release on Monday, advising people to maintain good hand hygiene and food safety practices during the Lunar New Year holiday.
From Jan. 8 to Saturday last week, 139,728 people went to see a doctor for diarrhea — higher than the 104,114 and 116,497 cases reported in the same period last year and in 2021 respectively, the CDC’s surveillance data showed.
A total of 64 clusters of diarrhea cases were also reported in the past four weeks, higher than the 54 clusters reported in the same period last year, it said.
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Switzerland – One died in a Swiss Listeria monocytogenes outbreak traced to smoked fish
Swiss authorities have revealed a Listeria outbreak sickened 20 and killed one person in 2022.
The Federal Office of Public Health (OFSP), Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (OSAV), and cantonal, or regional, authorities detected an outbreak of listeriosis in July 2022 and identified smoked trout as the source.
In early July, an unusually high number of Listeria monocytogenes cases were reported to OFSP. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) confirmed they were linked.
As part of an investigation carried out with OFSP, patients were interviewed and evidence pointed to smoked trout produced by one company.
Cantonal food authorities carried out an inspection of the firm in the canton of Thurgovie, also known as Thurgau, which found the bacteria in smoked trout and in the production environment. WGS matched the isolates from food samples and patients, confirming the link.
In July, smoked fish from the company Kundelfingerhof was withdrawn from sale and recalled from stores such as Coop, Migros, and Volg.
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USA – Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Enoki Mushrooms (November 2022)
FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to enoki mushrooms. FDA has identified imported enoki mushrooms distributed by Utopia Foods, Inc. of Glendale, New York as a likely source of illnesses in this outbreak. Enoki mushrooms are long thin white mushrooms, usually sold in clusters. They are especially popular in East Asian cuisine and are also known as enokitake, golden needle, futu, seafood, or lily mushrooms.
As of November 17, 2022, CDC reports two illnesses included in this outbreak. Based on epidemiological information provided by CDC, both patients report consuming enoki mushrooms or eating at restaurants with menu items containing enoki mushrooms prior to becoming ill.
Through ongoing sampling efforts, FDA and state partners have been collecting and testing samples of enoki mushrooms. An import sample of enoki mushrooms branded as Utopia Foods, Inc. was collected by FDA and was reported as being positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis determined that the strain of Listeria found in this sample matches the strain of Listeria linked to illnesses in this outbreak.
As a result of this testing, Utopia Foods, Inc. voluntarily expanded their original recall (first issued on December 13, 2022) to include their 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms”, imported from China, with clear and blue plastic packages with clear markings of “Best before 03/02/2023” or “Best before 03.09.23”. These products were distributed between January 6, 2023, and January 13, 2023, in NY, NJ, and CT to wholesale companies for further distribution.
On December 13, 2022, as a result of earlier testing that determined enoki mushroom product was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Utopia Foods Inc. issued a voluntary recall of 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms”, imported from China and shipped nationwide. The Listeria detected in their product at that time has not been linked to this outbreak or any reported illnesses.
FDA’s investigation is ongoing to determine a potential source of contamination and whether any other products are contaminated or linked to illnesses. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Recommendation
Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled enoki mushrooms from Utopia Foods, Inc. and should return them to the place of purchase for a refund or throw them away.
Listeria is especially harmful if you are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system due to certain medical conditions or treatments. If you are in any of these groups, do not eat raw enoki mushrooms. Cook enoki mushrooms thoroughly to kill any foodborne germs. Other people can be infected with Listeria, but they rarely become seriously ill.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms after eating enoki mushrooms:
- People who are not pregnant usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.
- Pregnant people usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. However, Listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth. It can also cause serious illness or death in newborns.
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 recalled products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination, including retailers who stored or repackaged recalled enoki mushrooms. Listeria can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.
Recalled Product
Utopia Foods Inc of Glendale, NY, is recalling its 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms”, imported from China. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in produce wholesale companies. The product comes in clear and blue plastic package with brand name “Utopia” and barcode # 8928918610017 marked on the packaging. The initial recall includes all products within expiration and the expanded recall includes products with clear markings of “Best before 03/02/2023” or “Best before 03.09.23”. Products included in the expanded recall were distributed between January 6, 2023, and January 13, 2023.
Case Count Map Provided by CDC
Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 2
Hospitalizations: 2
Deaths: 0
Last illness onset: October 8, 2022
States with Cases: MI, NV
Product Distribution: Nationwide
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Belgium – Beef carpaccio – Listeria monocytogenes
Recall of Norenca
Product: Beef carpaccio.
Problem: Possible presence of Listeria.
Norenca NV is today, as a precautionary measure, withdrawing the following products from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria.
1. Beef carpaccio
– Batch number 91001784 – Expiry date (DLC) 01/19/2023
– Weight: +/- 400 gr
2. Beef carpaccio
– Batch number 91001784 – Expiry date (DLC) of 16/ 01/2023 until 20/01/2023
– Weight: +/- 220 gr
Period of sale: since 07/01/2023
Information for consumers
The company Norenca asks its customers not to consume these products and to want to bring them back to the point of sale.
Possible symptoms of food poisoning caused by Listeria are: fever, vomiting, severe headache, diarrhea and stiff neck within 12 to 48 hours or 30 days after consumption of the contaminated food. The risk of infection is higher in the elderly, children, pregnant women and immunocompromised people.
People who have consumed these products and who present this type of symptom are invited to consult their doctor without delay, notifying him of this consumption.
The product was distributed by several points of sale:
11203 RUNDSCARPACCIO
CM HORECA TOTAAL
ST PIETERSGROENESTRAAT 8
8000 BRUGGE
16243 RUNDSCARPACCIO
VANVACO
MOLENPLEIN 18
3700 VREREN
ALLIANCE GREGOIRE BV
NINHOOFSESTEENWEG 491
1700 DILBEEK
GLOBE RETAIL BV
GEELSEBAAN 30
2430 VORST LAAKDAL
MEBA NV
STEEGSTRAAT 16
2490 BALEN
BODEKO
STATIONSTRAAT 14
3945 OOSTHAM
BASTIJNS RETAIL
BRUSSELSTRAAT 64
1702 GROOT-BIJGAARDEN
VDM FRESHVILLE BV
NINOOFSESTEENWEG 180
1750 LENNIK
CADO SUPERMARKT
MEIRHOEKSTRAAT 14
9270 LAARNE
KANDONKLAAR
HERENTALSE BAAN 552
2160 WOMMELGEM
For further information , contact:
NORENCA NV
2440 GEEL
info@norenca.be
014/58.45.11
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Belgium – Pistachios from the brand DO IT ORGANIC BARNEVELD
Recall by FLOURPOWER BV
Product: “biologische pistachenoten” pistachios from the brand DO IT ORGANIC BARNEVELD.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, FLOURPOWER BV is withdrawing pistachios “biologische pistachenoten” of the brand DO IT ORGANIC BARNEVELD from sale and recalling them from consumers because of an excessively high aflatoxin content.
FLOURPOWER BV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it on Saturday to the point of sale in which it was purchased.
Product description:
– Product name: biologische pistachenoten (pistachios)
– Brand: DO IT ORGANIC BARNEVELD
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 01/08/2023
– Batch number: 010823-D / 12
– Sale period: from 03/21/2022 to 12/31/2022
– Nature of packaging: paper bag
– Weight: 500g.
The product was distributed by:
Flourpower BV Artemeersstraat 14 A 9880 Aalter
For further information, contact:
FLOURPOWER BV
Tel: 0465 09 41 03
E-mail: kwaliteit@flourpower.be
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USA – Fullei Fresh Issues Correction on Alfalfa Sprout Recall Because of Possible Health Risk STEC E.coli
MIAMI, FL – Fullei Fresh is voluntarily recalling Alfalfa Sprouts due to the detection of Shiga toxin producing E.coli (STEC.) Shiga toxin producing E.coli is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. The illness primarily impacts elderly individuals, children, and people with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.
STEC is a bacterial strain that is not part of our routine microbial testing conducted in compliance with the FDA’s Produce Safety Rule Subpart M on every lot we produce. It was detected upon sampling of finished product by the FDA.
There have been no known illnesses reported to date in connection with this product.
The affected Fullei Fresh brand alfalfa sprout lot number is 336. They were shipped to distributors and retailers in Florida between December 9-23, 2022. No other lots or products are affected.
The lot numbers are printed on the 8 ounce retail packs and on 5 lb. bulk cardboard boxes in the barcode (the last 3 digits being 336.) Pictures are attached.
Should you be in possession of these products, please discard.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration and the Florida Department of Agriculture.
If you require further information, please contact sales@fulleifresh.com or (305) 758-3880 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00PM EST.
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