France – Breaded cooked ham x6 – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name CLERMONT
  • Model names or references Breaded cooked ham x6
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3363710010132 306 Use-by date 26/11/2022
  • Packaging In tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/11/2022 to 26/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 35.152.002 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors ITM
  • List of points of saleListing_client.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallPresence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Sauerkraut from Alsace garnished for 2 people – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name STORK PRODUCTS
  • Model names or references Sauerkraut from Alsace garnished for 2 people
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3527480057722 M443 and M0443 Use-by date 26/11/2022
  • Packaging Vacuum bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 31/10/2022 to 02/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 68 298 005 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Fresh, Enseigne U and Leclerc Raon l’Etape stores

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of Listeria monocytogenes (less than 10/g)
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Mackerel fillet – Histamine

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Mackerel fillet Packing date: 10/26/22
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    00000000 Use-by date 31/10/2022
  • Packaging Vacuum packed
  • Marketing start/end date From 26/10/2022 to 31/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale HYPER U LE GRAND QUEVILLY
  • Distributors HYPER U LE GRAND QUEVILLY

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Histamine
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic beverages, meats)

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France – Nam Meo -Salmonella

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name Nature’s Best Harvest
  • Model names or references Batch No. BBD 10-10-2023
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    Batch No. BBD 10-10-2023 Best before date 10/10/2023
  • Packaging bag 100g
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/18/2022 to 05/31/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark100g
  • Further information Importer: Herman Kuijper located Noorddaammerweg 91 B, 1187 ZS Amstelveen in the Netherlands
  • Geographic area of ​​saleGrenoble
  • Distributors king long store

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Contamination of Salmonella enterica serovar Stanley

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Spain – Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked pork head meat from Spain

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ACSA

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has received, through the Coordinated System for the Rapid Exchange of Information (SCIRI), information on an alert regarding the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked pork head meat from Spain.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Denomination: Special pig’s head
  • Brand: FRIAL
  • Lot: 2238402
  • Expiry date: 12/14/2022

According to the information available, the initial distribution of the products has been in the Basque Country, although distribution to other autonomous communities has not been ruled out.

With the information available there is NO record of any reported case associated with this alert.

Through the SCIRI, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) received this alert from the health authorities of the autonomous community of the Basque Country and has transferred it to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities in order to verify the withdrawal of affected products from marketing channels.

As a precautionary measure, it is recommended that people who have the product indicated above in their homes refrain from consuming it and return it to the points of sale.

In the case of having consumed this product from the affected batches and presenting symptoms compatible with listeriosis (fever, headache, vomiting or diarrhea), it is recommended to go to a health center.

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USA – Comercializadora PepsiCo S. de R.L. de C.V. Issues Voluntary Recall of Gamesa® Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies Due to Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

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FDA

Product Labeling Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies

Company Announcement

Comercializadora PepsiCo S. de R.L. de C.V. today issued a voluntary recall for 15.5 oz, 6 count box of Gamesa Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies due to the potential presence of Salmonella.

The recall was initiated as the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed the finished product may contain Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.

The company initiated the voluntary recall on the product below out of a commitment to and concern for consumers. The product covered by this recall was distributed to warehouses in California and Texas and may have reached consumers through select retail stores.

Product Description Size UPC Best Before
Gamesa Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies, Naturally and Artificially Flavored 15.5 Oz, 6 Count 6 86700 10132 4 28MAR23
5MY228001
28MAR23
6MY128101

The company is working closely with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to further investigate this issue and ensure the recalled product is removed from store shelves and is no longer distributed. No illnesses related to Salmonella have been confirmed to date.

Consumers who have purchased the above product are advised not to consume it and urged to dispose of it immediately. Consumers may also contact Gamesa Consumer Relations for product questions and further details at 1-877-842-6372 (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday) or visit https://contact.pepsico.com/gamesaExternal Link Disclaimer

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Gamesa Consumer Relations
 1-877-842-6372
Media:
Gamesa Media Relations
 pepsicomediarelations@pepsico.com

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Research – Influence of commercial laying hen housing systems on the incidence and identification of Salmonella and Campylobacter

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Science Direct

Foodborne Pathogen

Abstract

The housing of laying hens is important for social, industrial, and regulatory aspects. Many studies have compared hen housing systems on the research farm, but few have fully examined commercial housing systems and management strategies. The current study compared hens housed in commercial cage-free aviary, conventional cage, and enriched colony cage systems. Environmental and eggshell pool samples were collected from selected cages/segments of the housing systems throughout the production cycle and monitored for Salmonella and Campylobacter prevalence. At 77 wk of age, 120 hens per housing system were examined for Salmonella and Campylobacter colonization in the: adrenal glands, spleen, ceca, follicles, and upper reproductive tract. All isolates detected from environmental swabs, eggshell pools, and tissues were identified for serotype. Two predominant Salmonella were detected in all samples: S. Braenderup and S. Kentucky. Campylobacter coli and C. jejuni were the only Campylobacter detected in the flocks. Across all housing systems, approximately 7% of hens were colonized with Salmonella, whereas > 90% were colonized with Campylobacter. Salmonella Braenderup was the isolate most frequently detected in environmental swabs (P < 0.0001) and housing system impacted Salmonella spp. shedding (P < 0.0001). Campylobacter jejuni was the isolate most frequently found in environmental swabs (P < 0.01), while housing system impacted the prevalence of C. coli and jejuni in ceca (P < 0.0001). The results of this study provide a greater understanding of the impact of hen housing systems on hen health and product safety. Additionally, producers and academia can utilize the findings to make informed decisions on hen housing and management strategies to enhance hen health and food safety.

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Research – Propionate and Butyrate Inhibit Biofilm Formation of Salmonella Typhimurium Grown in Laboratory Media and Food Models

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MDPI

Abstract

Salmonella is among the most frequently isolated foodborne pathogens, and biofilm formed by Salmonella poses a potential threat to food safety. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), especially propionate and butyrate, have been demonstrated to exhibit a beneficial effect on promoting intestinal health and regulating the host immune system, but their anti-biofilm property has not been well studied. This study aims to investigate the effects of propionate or butyrate on the biofilm formation and certain virulence traits of Salmonella. We investigated the effect of propionate or butyrate on the biofilm formation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) SL1344 grown in LB broth or food models (milk or chicken juice) by crystal violet staining methods. Biofilm formation was significantly reduced in LB broth and food models and the reduction was visualized using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Biofilm metabolic activity was attenuated in the presence of propionate or butyrate. Meanwhile, both SCFAs decreased AI-2 quorum sensing based on reporter strain assay. Butyrate, not propionate, could effectively reduce bacterial motility. Bacterial adhesion to and invasion of Caco-2 cells were also significantly inhibited in the presence of both SCFAs. Finally, two SCFAs downregulated virulence genes related to biofilm formation and invasion through real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). These findings demonstrate the potential application of SCFAs in the mitigation of Salmonella biofilm in food systems, but future research mimicking food environments encountered during the food chain is necessitated. View Full-Text

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Research – Hepatitis A outbreak in Australia linked to imported Medjool dates, June–September 202

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Gov Au

Abstract

Imported, minimally processed food products have been historically associated with several hepati-tis A outbreaks in Australia. Here, we report the first known hepatitis A outbreak in Australia linked to consumption of imported fresh Medjool dates. Between June and September 2021, six genetically identical hepatitis A cases were notified in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. All cases reported date consumption during their exposure period. The implicated dates were positive for hepatitis A virus (HAV) by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Rapid detection of this outbreak and the swift implementation of control measures was facilitated by two key factors. Firstly, Australian international border closures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pan-demic meant that a common locally-acquired, as opposed to travel-acquired, source for cases was strongly suspected. Secondly, prompt awareness of a hepatitis A outbreak in the United Kingdom (which was found to be associated with date consumption) allowed for early hypothesis generation and investigation. This paper details the epidemiological and microbiological factors involved in this outbreak investigation and the actions taken to mitigate public health risk.

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Research – Asymptomatic Carriage of Listeria monocytogenes by Animals and Humans and Its Impact on the Food Chain

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MDPI

Abstract

Humans and animals can become asymptomatic carriers of Listeria monocytogenes and introduce the pathogen into their environment with their feces. In turn, this environmental contamination can become the source of food- and feed-borne illnesses in humans and animals, with the food production chain representing a continuum between the farm environment and human populations that are susceptible to listeriosis. Here, we update a review from 2012 and summarize the current knowledge on the asymptomatic carrier statuses in humans and animals. The data on fecal shedding by species with an impact on the food chain are summarized, and the ways by which asymptomatic carriers contribute to the risk of listeriosis in humans and animals are reviewed. View Full-Text

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