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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

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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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Canada – Country Traditions Frozen Food Outlet brand Homestyle Waffles recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 31, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
Homestyle Waffles
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Listeria
What to do

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

Distribution
Ontario
Country Traditions Frozen Food Outlet - Homestyle Waffles- 24 x 35 g - label

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Luxembourg – Free-range eggs (x6; x12) from the Douce France brand – Salmonella

Posted on October 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

SAP

The following products are being recalled in Luxembourg:

Name FREE RANGE EGGS X6
Brand SWEET FRANCE
Unit x6
Barcode 3760150111168
Minimum durability date (MDD) 10/24/2024
Batch 132427201
Name OUTDOOR EGG X12
Brand SWEET FRANCE
Unit x12
Barcode 3760150111069
Minimum durability date (MDD) 10/24/2024
Batch 132427201

Danger  : Presence of Salmonella Typhimurium

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be worse in young children, immunocompromised individuals, and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and are experiencing these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor and report their consumption.

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

Information Source: Recall Notification

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USA – Fresh Express is Voluntarily Recalling a Limited Number of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Company Announcement

Salinas, CA October 26, 2024

Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls due to the inclusion of recalled chicken items from BrucePac, an outside ingredient supplier. The BrucePac recall is due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The fresh vegetable components are not impacted by this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes is 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 salad bowls were distributed in the following states: CA, LA, TX, WA.

Fresh Express is no longer using chicken ingredients from the ingredient supplier’s (BrucePac) impacted facility and we will not do so until the USDA has inspected and given its approval for the facility to operate.

Consumers who have purchased these salad bowls should not eat any part and should discard them instead. For more information or to obtain a refund consumers may contact the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at (800) 242-5472 during the hours of 8am to 7pm Eastern time. Refunds are also available where purchased.

Fresh Express Salad Bowls Containing BrucePac Chicken Items Recalled:

Name of Product

Ounces

UPC

Package Code

Use-By-Date

US Distribution States
Fresh Express
Gourmet Café
Chicken Caesar		 5.75 oz 071279565620 S281
S282
S285
S288		 10/26/2024
10/27/2024
10/30/2024
11/2/2024		 CA, LA, TX, WA

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Fresh Express Consumer Response Center
 (800) 242-5472

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USA – Sprouts Farmers Market has Voluntarily Recalled Select Lots of Our Chicken Street Taco Kits Supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Posted on October 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Company Announcement

Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., Sprouts Farmers Market has voluntarily recalled select lots of our Chicken Street Taco kits supplied by Fresh Creative Foods on 10/11/2024, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The affected product lots of the following product:

  • Chicken Street Taco Meal Kit (UPC 205916813991; Best by Date 9/2/2024-11/7/2024)

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that 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. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Customers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund. The FDA recommends in these cases that anyone who purchased or received any recalled products to 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 monocytogenes can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.

Customers with questions may contact Sprouts Customer Relations at sprouts.com/contactExternal Link Disclaimer.

Media Contact: media@sprouts.com

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USA – TreeHouse Foods Announces Expansion of Voluntary Recall to Include All Waffle and Pancake Products Due to the Potential for Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Posted on October 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

OAK BROOK, Ill., October 22, 2024 – TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) is expanding its voluntary recall to include all products manufactured at one facility and still within their shelf-life. The recall is expanded to include frozen toaster waffle, Belgian waffle and pancake products, due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes 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 individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Recalled products were distributed throughout all states and provinces within the United States and Canada and packed in various formats under the brand names listed below. Consumers and retailers can identify the UPC on the back of the carton, and the Lot Code and Best By Date for these products (ranging from 12 to 18 months, depending on the product) on the end of the carton. Photos of the affected products can also be found on this siteExternal Link Disclaimer.

The products in the link above, which are sold through most retail stores, including but not limited to Albertson’s, Aldi, Dollar General, Foodhold, HEB, Kroger, Publix, Target and Walmart, are included in this recall with Best By or Best if Used by Dates as indicated in the below table. All Lot Codes in scope of this recall will begin with 2C.

This recall was expanded based on additional testing at the manufacturing facility.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness linked to the recalled products to date. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers should check their freezers for any of the products listed below and dispose of them or return the recalled product to the place of purchase for credit. Consumers with questions may contact TreeHouse Foods at 1-800-596-2903, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CST).

This recall is being carried out with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Original Recall

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USA – Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: McDonald’s Quarter Pounders (October 2024)

Posted on October 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: McDonald’s Quarter Pounders (October 2024)

Product

A specific ingredient has not yet been confirmed as the source of the outbreak, but most sick people report eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers. Investigators are working to determine if the slivered onions or beef patties on Quarter Pounder burgers are the likely source of contamination. McDonald’s has temporarily stopped using Quarter Pounder slivered onions and beef patties in affected states. Diced onions and other types of beef patties used at McDonald’s have not been implicated in this outbreak.

Symptoms of E. coli

Symptoms begin anywhere from a few days after consuming contaminated food or up to nine days later. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting. Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea and lead to life-threatening conditions, such as a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic problems.

Stores Affected

McDonald’s stores in Colorado, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming, and portions of Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oklahoma have temporarily stopped using Quarter Pounder slivered onions and beef patties.

Status

Ongoing; updates will be provided as they become available.

Recommendation

  • Consumers who have already eaten at McDonald’s and have symptoms of E. coli infection should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care immediately.
  • McDonald’s stores in affected states have temporarily stopped using Quarter Pounder slivered onions and beef patties. Diced onions and other types of beef patties used at McDonald’s have not been implicated in this outbreak.

Current Update

October 22, 2024

The FDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. A specific ingredient has not yet been confirmed as the source of the outbreak, but most sick people report eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burger varieties.

Investigators are working to determine if the slivered onions or beef patties on Quarter Pounder burgers are the likely source of this outbreak.

Preliminary traceback and distribution information reviewed by FDA shows that slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders are a likely source of contamination. FDA is working quickly to confirm that these onions are a source of this outbreak and to determine if these onions were served or sold at other businesses. McDonald’s has temporarily stopped using this type of onion in these states. Diced onions used at McDonald’s are not implicated in this outbreak.

FSIS is conducting traceback on hamburger patties served at McDonald’s in affected states to determine if ground beef is a source of illness. McDonald’s has also temporarily stopped selling Quarter Pounder beef patties in affected states, while the investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the outbreak.

This advisory will be updated as additional information becomes available.

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USA – Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Eggs (Sept 2024)

Posted on October 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Outbreak over. FDA investigation complete.

Current Update

October 17, 2024

The FDA and CDC assisted state and local partners from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection and Wisconsin Department of Health Services in an investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to eggs supplied by Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC of Bonduel, Wisconsin (WI).

As of October 17, 2024, CDC has declared the outbreak over.

In response to this investigation, Milo’s Poultry Farm, LLC voluntarily recalled all eggs supplied by their farm. Recalled eggs were distributed to retailers and foodservice distributors in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The recall includes:

  • All carton sizes, expiration dates, and egg types labeled with “Milo’s Poultry Farms”
  • All carton sizes and expiration dates of “Tony’s Fresh Market” brand eggs
  • All carton sizes of duck eggs branded as “Happy Quackers Farm”
  • All cases and expiration dates of all eggs for retail foodservice distribution (this includes M&E branded eggs)

At this time, all recalled eggs should be off the market and beyond shelf life. FDA’s investigation is complete.

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Canada – Wagener’s brand Ham in Jelly (Jelly Pork) recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 17, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
Ham in Jelly (Jelly Pork)
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Listeria
What to do

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

Distribution
Ontario
Wagener's-Ham in Jelly-Front
Wagener's-Ham in Jelly-Label

Affected products

The recalled products may have been sold by various retailers, either clerk-served, sliced, chunked or in smaller packages, with or without a label that may not bear the same brand, product name or best before date. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled product are advised to contact their retailer.

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Recall Notice

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