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UK – McCaughey Foods recalls Glensallagh Salt & Chilli Roast Chicken Wings because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Posted on November 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSA

McCaughey Foods is recalling Glensallagh Salt & Chilli Roast Chicken Wings because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product. This product is only sold in Lidl stores in Northern Ireland.

Product details

Glensallagh Salt & Chilli Roast Chicken Wings
Pack size 350g
Use by 23rd November 2024

Risk statement

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

McCaughey Foods is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer Notice: McCaugheys Glensallagh Chicken Wings (82.81 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

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Canada – Various brands of organic carrots recalled due to E. coli O121

Posted on November 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Cal-Organic Farms - Organic Baby-Cut Carrots - 907 g - front

Product
Various brands of organic carrots
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – E. Coli – other pathogenic
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
National

Affected products

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O121 bacteria . 

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with E. coli O121 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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New Zealand – Shellfish biotoxin warning for part of Bay of Plenty

Posted on November 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

MPI

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from an area of the Bay of Plenty due to the presence of paralytic shellfish toxins.

“Routine tests on tuatua from Waihi Beach have shown levels of paralytic shellfish toxins more than double the safe limit,” says NZFS deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.

The warning extends from the southern end of Pauanui Beach down to the entrance of Tauranga Harbour, by Mount Maunganui. The warning also includes Tauranga Harbour.

“Please do not gather and eat shellfish from this area because anyone doing so could get sick.

“Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes) and Cook’s turban. Kina are still safe to eat.

“It’s also important to know that cooking the shellfish does not remove the toxin.”

Symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning usually appear within 10 minutes to 3 hours of eating and may include:

  • numbness and a tingling (prickly feeling) around the mouth, face, hands, and feet
  • difficulty swallowing or breathing
  • dizziness and headache
  • nausea and vomiting
  • diarrhoea
  • paralysis and respiratory failure and, in severe cases, death.

Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed, its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process. Finfish are not affected by this public health warning, but we advise gutting the fish and discarding the liver before cooking.

NZFS has had no notifications of associated illness.

If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued, phone Healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16, or seek medical attention immediately. You are also advised to contact your nearest public health unit and keep any leftover shellfish in case it can be tested.

“NZFS is monitoring shellfish in the region and will notify the public of any changes to the situation, says Mr Arbuckle.

Commercially harvested shellfish – sold in shops and supermarkets or exported – is subject to strict water and flesh monitoring programmes by NZFS to ensure they are safe to eat.

For further information and general enquiries, call MPI on 0800 00 83 33 or email info@mpi.govt.nz

For media enquiries, contact the media team on 029 894 0328.

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USA – Yu Shang Food Inc. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Posted on November 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSIS USDA

Yu Shang Food, Inc, a Spartanburg, SC, establishment, is recalling approximately 4,589 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products out of an abundance of caution. These products may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from October 21 to October 27, 2024. These products have “used by” dates ranging from 21-AUG-2025 through 27-AUG-2025. View full product list. View labels.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-46684” or “EST. M46684” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and available for purchase online.

The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine testing and follow-up activities of finished product produced by Yu Shang Food, Inc. on October 21, 2024, that confirmed the product was positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.

Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators/freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can send an email to yushangchicken@gmail.com or contact Ling Li, Yu Shang Food, Inc. Plant Manager, at 408-857-0901.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

Product Images

Recall-30-2024-Labels.pdf

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs from Turkey – Yellow Corn Flower – Shelled Pistachios – Groundnuts-

Posted on November 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Aflatoxin in yellow corn flour from Serbia in Switzerland.

RASFF

Aflatoxins exceeding legal limits in shelled pistachios from Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin in roasted pistachio from Türkiye in Germany and Bulgaria

RASFF

Aflatoxin in groundnuts, from Argentina in Netherlands and Serbia

RASFF

Sum of aflatoxins and ochratoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Sum of aflatoxins and ochratoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 4.8 and Aflatoxin total 5.1 in groundnut kernels from Paraguay in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxine in groundnut kernels from Brazil

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Malta

RASFF

Aflatoxin in unprocessed groundnuts, from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins Exceeding Limits in Pistachios from Türkiye in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins B1 and total above permitted limits from Iran in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 15.7 ppb and Aflatoxin total 18.0 ppb in organic blanched groundnuts from Egypt in Germany and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

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Belgium – Carrefour The Market brand crepinettes – Salmonella

Posted on November 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Crepinettes - Carrefour

Following an inspection and as a precautionary measure to ensure consumer safety, CARREFOUR is requesting that the Carrefour The Market brand crépinettes (weight 4x250g and 2x250g) sold in the butcher’s section of certain Carrefour stores in Belgium be withdrawn from the market and is recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product Description:

Name: Crépinettes 4 x 250g
Brand: Carrefour The Market
EAN code: 5400101097193 and 5400101089976
Expiry date: 07/11/2024

Name: Crépinettes 2 x 250g
Brand: Carrefour The Market
EAN code: 5400101002111
Expiry date: 07/11/2024

All products have been withdrawn from sale. However, some of these products were marketed on the Belgian market before the withdrawal measure. It is therefore recommended that people who have products described above do not consume them and destroy them or return them to the point of sale where they will be reimbursed.

Food poisoning caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by fever within 12 to 72 hours after consuming
the contaminated products. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly.

People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

For any further information , you can contact Carrefour Belgium customer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused.

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USA – Savencia Cheese USA Announces an Expanded Voluntary Recall of Select Soft Ripened Cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

NEW HOLLAND, Pa. (Nov. 4, 2024) – Savencia Cheese USA is recalling select soft ripened cheeses manufactured in our Lena manufacturing facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The following products are affected by this recall:

Description Best Buy Date Case GTIN Product UPC Mfg Date
Aldi Emporium Selection Brie, 12/8oz Brie 12/24/2024 4099100084016 9/30/2024
Supreme Oval 7oz, 6/7oz 12/24/2024 10071448504211 071448504214 9/30/2024
La Bonne Vie Brie, 6/8oz 12/24/2024 10820581678538 9/30/2024
La Bonne Vie Camember, 6/8oz 12/24/2024 10820581678613 9/30/2024
12/8oz Industrial Brie 12/24/2024 10077901005226 077901005229 9/30/2024
Market Basket Brie 6/8oz 12/24/2024 10049705666309 049705666302 9/30/2024
Glenview Farms Spreadable Brie, 2/3lb 1/13/2025 50758108712312 10/15/2024

The only products being recalled are those in the table above. You can identify these products by reviewing the UPC and the best buy date on the product labels. These products had limited regional distribution in the United States. The few retailers that received the product have been informed of this possible contamination and are in the process of removing products from shelves. Consumers that have any of the recalled products listed in the table above should refrain from consuming them and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse health events due to consumption of these products.

Through routine testing, it was identified that processing equipment at the site may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. While finished product testing has not identified contaminated product, we have initiated a voluntary recall to retrieve the potentially affected product.

This voluntary recall is being conducted in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Consumer Relations at (800)-322-2743 or email sc.customer.service@savencia.com.

*UPC was stated incorrectly in original release. Updated to reflect correct UPC.

Media Contact:
Kriston Ohm
kriston.ohm@savencia.com

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France – Smoked mackerel fillet Provençal style – Smoked by us – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
Smoked by us
Model names or references
Smoked mackerel fillet Provençal style
Product identification
GTIN Batch
0225292000000 see list of products in attachment
List of products
POSTER_REMINDER_PPNP_Smoked_mackerel.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Under a vacuum
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/10/2024 to 10/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
/
Additional information
Smoked Mackerel Fillet Provençal Style – Product Smoked by our Pros. EAN Code: 02252920XXXXX (the last digits are variable) BBD: Between 10/10/24 and 12/11/24
Geographic area of ​​sale
Supermarkets Match of the cities, Armentières – Ars sur Moselle – Bavay – Bitche – Calais (Place d’armes) – Calonne-Ricouart – Charleville Mézières – Cucq – Cysoing – Douai (rue du Kiosque and rue de Warenghien) – Doullens – Dunkirk (Rosendael) – Grenay – Halluin – Lambersart (avenue de Dunkerque and rue du Bourg) – Lille (rue Solferino and Moulins district) – Longwy – Loos – Nancy (avenue du XXè Corps) – Oignies – Pont à Mousson – Saint Avold – Strasbourg (Robertsau) – Selestat – Villeneuve d’Ascq (rue du 8 mai) – Villers les Nancy
Distributors
Supermarkets Match of the cities, Armentières – Ars sur Moselle – Bavay – Bitche – Calais (Place d’Armes) – Calonne-Ricouart – Charleville Mézières – Cucq – Cysoing – Douai (rue du Kiosque and rue de Warenghien) – Doullens – Dunkirk (Rosendael) – Grena

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Denmark – Suspicion of Listeria in fish patties

Posted on November 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Foedevarestyrelsen

Insula Fersk Fisk A/S is recalling fish meatballs due to the discovery of Listeria in the production environment at the producer.

If you have the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased.

Which foods are recalled

Glyngøre Ready-fried Fish Meatballs
EAN 5715030200034
Net weight 390 grams 
All best before dates from 30-10-2024 to 10-11-2024. 

Where are the products sold?

The products are sold in; MENU, SPAR, Min Købmand, Løvbjerg, Wolt market, SuperBrugsen, Kvickly, Brugsen, Dagli’ Brugsen and 365 Discount stores

Why are the products being recalled?

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in the production environment at the manufacturer and there is therefore a suspicion of Listeria in the products.

Infection with Listeria bacteria can cause flu-like symptoms, fever and headache and, in rare cases, gastrointestinal problems.

Read more about Listeria in food here

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the products to the store where they were purchased or to discard them. 

If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the products, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the products

Insula Fresh Fish A/S
Constantiavej 29
9900 Frederikshavn

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USA – HH Fresh Trading Corp Recalls Taiwan Enoki 200gx25pk Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

HH Fresh Trading Corp of California is recalling its 200g of Taiwan Enoki because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled “Enoki mushrooms 200 gram” were distributed in West Virginia in multiple retail store locations and were sold on 8/20/2024 and 8/23/2024 with 240 cases for each date. HH Fresh Trading received notice on 10/11/2024 and that the Enoki 200 gram test revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes on 9/9/2024. As a result we would like to recall this products immediately.

The product comes in a 200 gram, clear plastic package marked with barcode # 4711498860019 on the back side. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the FDA revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 200 gram of Enoki. The production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the HH Fresh Trading Corp continue to investigate the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 200 gram of HH Fresh Trading Taiwan Enoki are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-262-365-9116 at 8AM to 4PM from Monday to Friday Pacific Time.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
HH Fresh Trading Corp of California
 1-262-365-9116

Product Photos

  • Photograph of Enoki Mushrooms, 200 grams.
  • Photograph of Enoki Mushrooms, 200 grams.

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