Monthly Archives: August 2021

Australia – Jordan River Dates 1kg & 5kg – Hepatitis A

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FSANZ

Product information

Picky Eaters Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Jordan River dates 1kg and 5kg. The product has been available for sale online and at IGA and Independent supermarkets in NSW.

Date markings

Expiry date: June 2022

Batch: JRD 1/2021

Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial (Hepatitis A) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Hepatitis A may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Jordan

What to do​

​Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Picky Eaters Pty Ltd

0424 727 100

Picky.Eaters@yahoo.com

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France – Smoked haddock fillets – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Fournier son
  • Names of models or references HADDOCK 200 GR MSC SKIN
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3324030012282 2120730 Use-by date 08/16/2021
  • Packaging200 GR
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/28/2021 to 08/05/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 62 193 100 EC
  • Further information TRAY OF SMOKED HADDOCK FILLETS
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Scapmaree Leclerc, Carrefour, Cora, Super U

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Detection of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
  • Additional description of the risk People who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who present fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and muscle aches, are invited to consult their
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Stop using the product
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation People who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who have fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and muscle aches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or foetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should pay special attention to these symptoms. Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.
  • Contact number0684810574
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Thursday, August 19, 2021

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UK – Jumbo Importers recalls various KOO canned products because of defective cans – Possible Microbial Contamination

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FSA

Jumbo Importers Ltd is recalling various KOO canned products on a precautionary basis because of a defective side seam weld in a small number of cans. This defect may cause the cans to leak and impact the safety of the product.

Product details

Koo Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
Product code 15-4259-
Pack size 410g
Batch description All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Butter Beans
Product code 15-10006-
Pack size 410g
Batch description All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Baked Beans Chili Beans
Product code 15-10012-
Pack size 420g
Batch description All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Baked Beans in Curry Sauce
Product code 15-2393-
Pack size 410g
Batch description All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Baked Beans in Hot Chakalaka
Product code 15-2394-
Pack size 410g
Batch description All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Cream Style Sweetcorn
Product code 15-4253-
Pack size 415g
Batch description All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Veg Curry in Tangy Sauce
Product code 15-4161-
Pack size 420g
Batch description All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Veg Curry Hot
Product code 15-4160-
Pack size 420g
Batch description All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Veg Curry
Product code 15-10021-
Pack size 420g
Batch description All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.
Koo Mixed Vegetables
Product code 15-10018-
Pack size 410g
Batch description All products with a manufacture date between 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021.

Risk statement

The defective packaging has the potential to cause the can to leak, which may result in potential secondary microbiological contamination. If the product becomes contaminated and is consumed it may cause illness.

Action taken by the company

Jumbo Importers Ltd is recalling the above product. 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 tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Customer notice: Jumbo Importers recalls various KOO canned products(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return the product to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Please contact Jumbo Importers Ltd on 01753 684014 or at orders@jumboimporters.com for any further information.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Almonds – Nut Mix

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts from Egypt in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxinas- almendras EE.UU/ Aflatoxins- almonds-USA in Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxins in Egyptian peanuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in nut mix from Lebanon in Finland

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Posted in Aflatoxin, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF

RASFF Alert- Norovirus – Frozen Raw Edible Heart Pulp from Cerastoderma

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Presence of Norovirus DNA in frozen raw edible heart pulp 100% edible cerastoderma from France in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Black Pepper – Sesame Seeds

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Salmonella Bardo in chilled chicken legs from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella in Brazil black pepper from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis in chicken neck skin from Poland in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella in chilled and frozen chicken meat from Poland in Denmark, France, UK, Germany, Netherlands , Poland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

RASFF

Salmonella Poona in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in sesame products from Syria in Germany

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Posted in food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Polish Chicken Salmonella, RASFF, Salmonella, Salmonella in Black Pepper, Salmonella in Chicken, Salmonella Poland, Salmonella Sesame Seeds

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs

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Ochratoxine A in diced dried figs from Turkey in France, Netherlands and Belgium

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RASFF Alert – Histamine – Mackerel

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Histamine in mackerel from Netherlands in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Lithuania and Netherlands

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RASFF – Foodborne Outbreak – Norovirus – Frozen Berries

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RASFF

Foodborne outbreak suspected to be caused by norovirus in frozen berries from Germany in Switzerland

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Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Virus, Norovirus, RASFF

RASFF Alert – Coliforms – Bottled Mineral Water

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Microbial contamination (coliforms) in bottled mineral water from Italy / presenza coliformi in acqua minerale in Malta and Germany

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Posted in Coliforms, Contaminated water, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, RASFF, Water, water microbiology, Water Safety