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In the UK Bettinehoeve recalled Bettine Blanc Goat’s Cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes

The FSA issues Product Withdrawal, and recall notices to let consumers and local authorities know about Bettine Blanc Goat’s Cheese (produced by Bettinehoeve NV, an Etten-Leur, Netherlands establishment) from the British market because the product might contain Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products have been sold at Waitrose & Partners stores in the deli counters from Sept 04– Oct 29, 2020. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling the product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought it. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-52-2020

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Methods hand soap recalled in Canada and the United States due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Method Corp has announced a voluntary recall of some of its 12-ounce gel hand wash because it may be contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.  Three lots of method hand soap have been recalled for Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This recall covers only two lots of 12-ounce bottles of sea minerals. Method hand wash gel in the United States and a lot of sweet water fragrance in Canada’s same size. The bottles were sold since the end of September. @ https://www.methodhsrecovery.com/

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CFIA announced the recall of Alwatania brand Halva Extra due to Salmonella

On October 30, 2020, the CFIA announced that the recall warning issued on October 15, 2020, has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. recalled Alwatania brand Halva Extra from the marketplace due to Salmonella. @ https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2020/74245r-eng.php

The food recall warning issued on October 15, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

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FSA issues precautionary safety and handling advice for British Lion eggs

The FSA is issuing precautionary advice to consumers who have purchased a specific batch of British Lion eggs contaminated with Salmonella. The eggs were sold in some Sainsbury’s, Aldi, and Asda supermarkets in England and Wales in packs of 6, 10, 12, and 15 eggs. A small number of eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella due to it being found in the environment. The eggshell surface might also be contaminated. The FSA warns consumers to cook the eggs thoroughly, meaning that the egg yolks and whites should not be eaten runny. Thorough cooking will eliminate Salmonella and avoid the risk of illness.  Since mid-June 2020, 23 people have been infected with a strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, linked to poultry products, primarily table eggs, in the UK. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/fsa-issues-precautionary-safety-and-handling-advice-for-specific-eggs

Precautionary advice to consumers who have purchased a specific batch of British Lion eggs which may be contaminated with salmonella.