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France – Gorgonzola PDO 150g from Castelli France

Posted on September 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Gorgonzola PDO 150g from Castelli France

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying them of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Presentation
tray of approximately 150g

▸ Barcode
2 449 187 XXX XXX

▸ DLC
02/10/2020

▸ Lot
P231005

▸ Sanitary stamp
IT 01 532 CE

▸ Consumer service contact
CASTELLI FRANCE SA is available to consumers to answer their questions on the toll-free number: 0805 805 950 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

▸ Source
https://www.carrefour.fr/

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens, Alfalfa & Onion and Alfalfa & Radish recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on September 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, September 22, 2020 – The Food Recall Warning issued on September 19, 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.

Sunsprout Natural Foods is recalling Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens, Alfalfa & Onion and Alfalfa & Radish from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants, and institutions should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Sunsprout Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Onion 100 g 0 57621 13516 1 All best before dates up to and including BBOCT05
Sunsprout Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Radish 100 g 0 57621 13512 3 All best before dates up to and including BBOCT05

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Background

This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

Public Health Ontario is investigating an outbreak of human illness associated with consumption of these products.

Related recalls

2020-09-19 – Sprouts Alive brand and Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa recalled due to Salmonella

2020-08-11 – Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Radish may be unsafe due to Salmonella

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  • Sunsprout - Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Onion
  • Sunsprout - Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Radish

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

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Canada – Certain Manila clams may be unsafe due to a marine biotoxin which causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning

Posted on September 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, September 22, 2020 – Evergreen International Foodstuffs Ltd. is recalling certain Manila clams from the marketplace due to a marine biotoxin which causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

These Manila clams may also have been sold in bulk or in smaller packages with or without a label and may not bear the same brand, product name, or code as described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size Code
Evergreen Int’l Foodstuffs Ltd. Manila clams 25 lb. Harvest Date: Sep 16, 2020
Processing Date: Sep 17, 2020
Harvest Location: B.C. 17-20
Lot# 21057

What you should do

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. If you are unsure of the source of the clams, check with your place of purchase.

Paralytic shellfish toxins are a group of natural toxins that sometimes accumulate in bivalve shellfish that include oysters, clams, scallops, mussels and cockles. Non-bivalve shellfish, such as whelks, can also accumulate Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins. These toxins can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) if consumed. Symptoms of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) include tingling and numbness of the lips, tongue, hands and feet, and difficulty swallowing with an onset of a few minutes and up to 10 hours after consumption. In severe situations, this can proceed to difficulty walking, muscle paralysis, respiratory paralysis and death.

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

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  • Evergreen Int'l Foodstuffs Ltd. - Manila clams

Public enquiries and media

Company information
Evergreen International Foodstuffs Ltd.: (604) 253-8835
Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

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Belgium – Exotic City – “Africa Village” brand roasted peanuts. – Aflatoxin

Posted on September 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, Exotic City is withdrawing the Roasted Peanuts product from sale and is recalling consumers.

Product Description

Roasted
peanuts Product category: peanuts
Brand: Africa Village
Date of Minimum Durability (MDD): 31-12-2022
Weight: 350g


Exotic City requests not to consume these products and to bring them back to the point of sale where they are have been purchased.

The product is sold via:

– EXOTIC CITY – avenue de l’Expansion 1, 4432 ALLEUR
– BUDDHA – Zwijnaardsesteenweg 752, 9000 Gent
– KAUSAR ETHNIC MARKET 2 – Place du marche 12, 4000 Liège
– NKUDABAGENZI ALBIN – Rue De Gilly 28, 6200 CHÂTELINEAU
– OPERA SHOP – George Clemenceau 35A, 4000 Liège
– SAVEUR DE EXOTIC NAMUR – Rue Rogier 46, 5000 Namur

For any further information , you can contact: direction@exoticcity.be – admin@exoticcity.be
Tel: + 32 / 4.228 .04.00

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Belgium – Minced poultry meat and flavoured brand Kok O’rell. – Salmonella

Posted on September 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, EUROKIP is withdrawing SEASONED MINCED POULTRY MEAT from sale and is recalling it to consumers because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

EUROKIP asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. It will be refunded even without a receipt.
The product is, at the same time, withdrawn from sale.

Product description

– Product name: SEASONED MINCED POULTRY MEAT
– Brand: Kok O’Rell
– Use by date (BBD) (“To be consumed until”): 23/09/2020
– Lot number (s) ( s): 134110
– Sales period: from 09/16/2020 to 09/19/2020
– Type of packaging: transparent / black plastic container – 500g

Label used by Goesting Delicatessen, PNK BV, Gevanvo:

The product has been distributed by:

– VAN EETVELDE – MEERT – Stwg naar oudegem 173, 9308 GIJZEGEM
– DISCOUNT SONCK – Groenlaan 79, 9550 HERZELE
– VLEUGELS VOEDING – Edegemsestraat 141, 2640 MORTSEL
– PROOST SUPERMARKT – Lange Leemstraat 145, 71STAVICT – Lange Leemstraat 145,71straat DEL71straat – 3071 DELAVICTING- 3071ANTWERTING- ZENWERTING – 3071straat – Lange Leemstraat
– 3071straat, ERPS KWERPS
– PNK BV – Geluwestraat 9, 8940 WERVIK
– GEVANVO – Ijzerhand 43, 9120 BEVEREN

For any further information , contact:
Madame Tina Vanschoubroek
03/771 14 35 or tina@eurokip.be

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Canada – Notice not to consume a pesto sold by the company Kiosque La Vieille Cave

Posted on September 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

MAPAQ

 MAPAQ, in collaboration with the company Kiosque La Vieille Cave, located at 937, chemin de la Montagne, in Mont-Saint-Hilaire , is warning the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below because it was not prepared and packaged in a safe way .

 

Product name Format Targeted lot
“Basil pesto”
110 ml
250 ml
 Units sold until September 21, 2020

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until September 21, 2020 inclusively , and only at the establishment designated above. It was sold at room temperature. The product was packaged in a glass jar. The product label includes, in addition to its own name, the words “La Vieille Cave”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. Persons who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must either return the product to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Even if the affected product does not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, consuming it may represent a risk to health. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

 

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Ireland – Updated Recall of Certain Batches of Glensallagh Family Pack Roast Chicken Breast Pieces and Tikka Style Chicken Breast Pieces due to the Possible Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.55 (Update 1)
Product: Glensallagh Family Pack Roast Chicken Breast Pieces;

Glensallagh Family Pack Tikka Style Chicken Pieces;

pack size: 240g
Batch Code: P3629 and P4629; Use by: 02 Oct 20
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

As a precaution and further to  FSAI Food Alert 2020.55, Faughan Foods is recalling the above batches of Glensallagh Family Pack Roast Chicken Breast Pieces and Glensallagh Family Pack Tikka Style Chicken Pieces due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches. The implicated batches were sold in Lidl stores.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.  Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Glensallagh Roast Chicken
Glensallgh Tikka

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France – Cora brand Gorgonzola PDO 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Cora brand Gorgonzola PDO 150g

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of listeria

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for refund or exchange.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying them of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3.257.986.760.115

▸ Lot
P 230005

▸ DLC
01/10/2020

▸ Source
https://www.cora.fr/

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France – Picard brand frozen whole raspberries 1 kg – Norovirus

Posted on September 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Picard brand frozen whole raspberries 1 kg

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Possible presence of Norovirus

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and return to the point of sale for reimbursement.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Article code
1535

▸ Lot
EC 072-1-20

▸ Consumer service contact
An information center is available for consumers to answer their questions at the following number 0800 091 091 (free service & calls) from Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm.

▸ Source
https://www.picard.fr/

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UK – Faughan Foods extends its recall of Glensallagh Chicken Breast Products because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Faughan Foods has taken the precautionary step of extending its recall of Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces to include two additional batches and a further product, Glensallagh Tikka Style Chicken Pieces, because the products might contain Listeria monocytogenes. These products were sold in Lidl Northern Ireland stores only.

Product details

Glensallagh Roast Chicken Pieces
Pack size 240g
Batch code P3629 and P4629
Best before 02 October 2020
Glensallagh Tikka Style Chicken Pieces
Pack size 240g
Batch code P3629 and P4629
Best before 02 October 2020

Risk statement

The products listed above might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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.

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

Faughan Foods is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Customer notice: Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces and Tikka Pieces(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

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

About product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

Ref: FSA-PRIN-43-2020-update-1

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