Poland has a solid system to monitor fish product safety but its effectiveness is weakened by issues with training and Listeria sampling.
An audit by DG Sante took place in May and June 2024 to evaluate the control system for fishery products. Six recommendations were made. The last audit on
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New Age International Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling all lots of its Daily Veggies brand Enoki Mushroom (200g), Product of Korea, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Consumers, particularly young children, frail or elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems, run the risk of serious or
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The Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate four foodborne illness outbreaks, two from Salmonella and two from Listeria monocytogenes.
For an outbreak of Salmonella Newport, the number of patients stands at 29, up two from this past week. The FDA has not reported how old the patients are or
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Researchers have looked into the behavior of Listeria monocytogenes related to biofilms and how they support the persistence of the pathogen in food processing environments.
A study led by the Austrian Competence Centre for Feed and Food Quality, Safety and Innovation (FFoQSI) found that Listeria monocytogenes can colonize existing biofilms
Continue Reading Scientists expand knowledge of Listeria and biofilms
New Age International Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling its Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom because they may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.
The recalled Enoki mushrooms were distributed nationwide in retail stores.
The contamination was discovered after samples were collected from a store in Baltimore, Maryland and subsequent analysis by
Continue Reading Enoki mushrooms recalled after testing reveals Listeria contamination
The European Commission has gone ahead with changes to the rules concerning Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat (RTE) food.
According to the Chilled Food Association (CFA), a section of the EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed confirmed the draft regulation amendments by a vote of 25 to two
Continue Reading EU Commission adopts extended Listeria in RTE food rules
Baker Farms is recalling certain Baker Farms Curly Mustard because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
On Nov. 29, 2024, the firm was notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services that the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The product was packed on Nov. 4, 2024, and distributed between Nov.
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Gracie’s Kitchens of New Haven, CT is recalling all ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products manufactured at the facility from Nov. 4 through Nov. 13, 2024, because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
This recall is being initiated after sampling indicated that Listeria monocytogenes was found in the environment.
These products are
Continue Reading Gracie’s Kitchens recalls ready-to-eat products after Listeria found in facility
Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC is recalling certain Pero Family Farms Squash Sliced Zucchini & Yellow Squash because the products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
According to the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Nov. 5, 2024, and is ongoing.
The recalled products were
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Joseph Seviroli, LLC of Garden City, NY, is recalling 1,366,065 pounds of Chicken Alfredo Kits because it contains chicken contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
According to the details published online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Oct. 9, 2024, and is ongoing.
The recalled products
Continue Reading Company recalls 1 million pounds of Chicken Alfredo Kits because of Listeria contamination