Monthly Archives: November 2020

France – Product recall: MONIQUE RANOU brand La gourmande duck gizzard salad – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product recall: MONIQUE RANOU brand La gourmande duck gizzard salad

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria

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.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him 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

▸ Product
Salad Duck gizzards, potatoes, salad, tomatoes, nuts

▸ Barcode
3 250 392 194 185

▸
320g packaging

▸ DLC
09/11/2020

▸ Lot
20302806 L8 xxHxx

▸ Health stamp
FR 61 138 004 CE

▸ Source
https://www.intermarche.com/

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RASFF Alerts -Salmonella – Minced Turkey – Poultry Meat – Whole Chicken – Chicken Legs/Wings/Breast/Thighs/Fillets/Drumsticks- Chicken Escalopes – Salted Pork Intestines – Tahini – Whole Goose – Chicken Livers

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Agona (presence /25g) in minced turkey from Germany in Austria

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in chilled poultry meat from Poland in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in frozen whole chicken from Ukraine, via the Netherlands in Denmark

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) and Campylobacter (< 100 CFU/g) in chilled chicken escalopes from Austria in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in chilled whole chicken, thighs and fillets from France in France

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken wings from Poland in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis in frozen chicken breasts from Poland in the UK

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 3 out of 5 samples /25g) in frozen chicken thighs from Poland in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella group B (presence /25g) in frozen salted pork intestines from Poland in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in tahini from Egypt in Cyprus

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen whole goose with giblets from Poland in Slovenia

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken livers from Poland in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken meat from France in France

RASFF

possible presence of Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis in frozen hen legs and chicken wings from the United Kingdom in the UK

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in chicken breast fillets from Poland in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled chicken drumsticks from Poland in Slovakia

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RASFF Alert – Campylobacter – Chilled Chicken Escalopes

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) and Campylobacter (< 100 CFU/g) in chilled chicken escalopes from Austria in Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistchios – Peanut Butter – Chilli Powder – Dried Figs – Hazelnut Kernels

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aflatoxins (B1 = 18; Tot. = 20 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios in shell from Spain in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 5; Tot. = 5.9 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut butter from the United States in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 20.2; Tot. = 21.3 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 12.6 µg/kg – ppb) in chilli powder from India in the UK

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 40; Tot. = 42 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (Tot. = 15.1 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 11.7 µg/kg – ppb) in chili powder from Sri Lanka in France

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 55.7; Tot. = 61.4 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (Tot. = 17.6 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 8.5; Tot. = 16.2 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 15; Tot. = 15.8 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia in Bulgaria

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RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Beef Burger

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (presence /25g) in beef burger from Lithuania in Latvia

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RASFF Alerts -Listeria monocytogenes – Dry Sausages – Thai Couscous Wrap

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes (>100 CFU/g) in dry sausages from France in France

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes (1280 CFU/g) in thai couscous wrap from Austria in Austria

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RASFF Alerts – E.coli – Live Clams – Live Mussels

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

high count of Escherichia coli (930 MPN/100g) in live clams from France in France

RASFF

too high count of Escherichia coli (up to 2300 MPN/100g) in live mussels (Mytilus edulis) from the Netherlands in Italy

RASFF

Escherichia coli in live mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy in Italy

RASFF

too high count of Escherichia coli (3500 MPN/100g) in live clams (Mytilus gallorpovincialis) from Italy in Italy

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RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Salmonella – Lamb Meal

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in lamb meal from New Zealand in Belgium

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Australia – PS Blackstrap Ginger Soda 330ml – Secondary Fermentation

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FSANZ

Product information

The Bubble Verse PTY LTD trading as PS Soda is conducting a recall of PS Blackstrap Ginger 330ml. The product has been available for sale at BWS in NSW.

Date markings

BB 28 08 21

PS Blackstrap Ginger Soda 330ml

Problem

The recall is due to possible excess carbonation and the potential for the bottle to rupture due to a secondary fermentation.

Food safety hazard

Food products containing excess carbonation may cause illness/injury if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Consumers should not drink or open this product, and should dispose of it safely. Please contact The Bubble Verse PTY LTD for safe disposal instructions and to arrange compensation.

For further information please contact:

The Bubble Verse PTY LTD
0424 400 701 info@ps-soda.com
https://www.ps-soda.com/

Related links:

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Alwatania brand Halva Extra recalled due to Salmonella

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CFIA

Alwatania - Halva Extra - 1 kg

Recall details

Ottawa, November 12, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on October 30, 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. is recalling Alwatania brand Halva Extra from the marketplace due to Salmonella. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Alwatania Halva Extra 1 kg 6 224007 246047 PRO : 20/05/2019
EXP : 19/05/2021

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 product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store 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 the CFIA’s inspection activities. 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.

Related recalls

2020-10-30 – Alwatania brand Halva Extra recalled due to Salmonella

2020-10-15 – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

2020-10-11 – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina may be unsafe due to Salmonella

Product photos

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  • Alwatania - Halva Extra - 1 kg
  • Alwatania - Halva Extra - 1 kg - top
  • Alwatania - Halva Extra - 1 kg - bottom

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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