Monthly Archives: March 2022

USA – Welcome to the Agricultural Water Assessment Builder!

FDA

Thank you for choosing to use the Agricultural Water Assessment Builder. The Agricultural Water Assessment Builder v. 1.0 is a user-friendly tool designed to help farms understand the proposed requirements for an agricultural water assessment in the “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water” proposed rule (agricultural water proposed rule). If finalized, the rule would replace the microbial criteria and testing requirements for pre-harvest agricultural water for covered produce (other than sprouts) in the 2015 Produce Safety Final Rule with provisions for systems-based agricultural water assessments. Relevant definitions and resources can be viewed by clicking the icon next to the title of this page.
We welcome feedback on v1.0 of this optional tool, such as suggestions related to the tool’s functionality and useability. Feedback on the tool can be sent to agwaterbuilder@fda.hhs.gov.
Use of this tool is not required by law (see legal disclaimer) and would not be required. If the agricultural water proposed rule is finalized, FDA expects this tool to supplement and not replace other education, training, and experience that would be needed to understand and implement the requirements of the rule.
The information entered into this page will not be shared with FDA and will not be saved. If you need to pause while entering information, we recommend that you export a copy of your data and save it to your local machine. Once the document is saved, you may resume at a later time, and upload the file to begin from where you paused. Once you have reached the end of this tool, you will be given the opportunity to print out a summary of the information entered. Remember, the data that is entered here is not saved unless your export a file to save on your computer.
This tool is being provided for illustrative purposes only because the requirements for agricultural water assessments under proposed § 112.43 have not been finalized.
Legal disclaimer: Use of the Agricultural Water Assessment Builder v. 1.0 does not constitute FDA approval of an agricultural water assessment or guarantee compliance with FDA’s requirements, if finalized. FDA has taken all reasonable precautions in creating the Agricultural Water Assessment Builder v. 1.0. However, FDA is not responsible for errors, omissions or deficiencies regarding the tool. The Agricultural Water Assessment Builder v. 1.0 is available “as is” and without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose. FDA is not making a commitment in any way to regularly update the tool. Responsibility for the interpretation and use of the Agricultural Water Assessment Builder v. 1.0 lies solely with the user. Third parties’ use of or acknowledgment of the tool does not in any way represent that FDA endorses such third parties or expresses any opinion with respect to their statements.

Netherlands – Safety warning Conimex Ready-to-cook Nasi 230 grams – Micro Spoilage

NVWA

Safety warning Conimex Ready-to-cook Nasi 230 grams

Unilever recalls Conimex Ready-made Nasi as a precaution. There may be micro-holes in the packaging. This can spoil the product and is therefore not suitable for consumption.

Which product is it?

  • Conimex Ready-to-cook Nasi 230 grams
  • Consumer unit barcode 8720182086419
  • Trade unit bar code 8720182086426
  • Expiration dates 13/07/2022, 17/08/2022 and 18/08/2022

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Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

Luxermbourg – ALL PIZZAS IN THE FRAICH’UP RANGE OF THE BUITONI BRAND – STEC E.coli

SAP

Buitoni is recalling the following products:

name All the pizzas in the Fraich’Up range (Supreme 3 meats, Bolognese, Cheese, Chicken, Royale, Creamy Reine, Creamy Raclette, Italy pizza burger, Little Italy, Chicken with mushroom cream, Kebab, etc.)
Mark Buitoni
bar code 7613033950124; 7613038919379; 7613034223524; 7613034223852; 3033210822992; 7613034225795; 7613034405302; 7613287255822; 7613035768154; 7613038919829; 7613036761918; 7613036761888; 7613287255679; 7613034909091; 7613036759960; 7613034199867; 7613034405463; 7613034405333; 7613036453813; 7613036218184; 7613035768185; 7613035768215; 7613035489509;
Lot all pizza batches purchased before the end of March 2022

Danger: Presence of E. coli bacteria

Escherichia coli can cause food poisoning which can occur within a week after consumption and result in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan, Monoprix

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Auchan recall notification, Monoprix

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

Click to access 20220316-RAPPEL-Affichette.pdf

Belgium – BUITONI brand frozen pizzas – STEC E.coli O26

AFSCA

PRODUCT RECALL
 Printable version   |   Last updated on21.03.2022
03/21/2022
Recall from Leader Price
Products: BUITONI brand frozen pizzas.
Problem: possible presence of E. COLI.


In agreement with the FASFC, BUITONI withdraws the following products from sale and recalls them from consumers due to the possible presence of E. Coli.BUITONI asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased for reimbursement.

Description of products:

Product

Mark

Bar code Expiry date (DDM) / Batch number
FRAICH’UP Brbc Chicken Pizza 8x600g N3 FR

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3,033,210,822,992 DDM before or equal to 12/2022
FRAICH’UP Royal Pizza 8x600g N7 FR

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7,613,034,225,795 DDM before or equal to 12/2022
FUP Little Italy Piz Burger N1 8x590g EN

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7,613,035,768,154 DDM before or equal to 12/2022

The product was sold via various Leader Price stores in Belgium:
 

219 PHILIPPEVILLE CHASTE 6010 COILLET CHARLEROI
1 CORNER OF RUE DU SEWAGE/CONCORDE 4100 SERAING
90 ERNEST SOLVAY COMICS 4040 HERSTAL
70 RUE PHILIPPE MONNOYER 6180 COURCELLES
13 LAGUESSE STREET 4460 GRACE HOLLAND
160 RTE DE CHARLEROI 7134 BINCH
280 MONS STREET 7301 BELGIUM
31 INDUSTRY AVENUE 4500 TIHANGE
787 CHASTE DE CHARLEROI 6220 FLOWERUS

For any additional information , you can contact consumer service by dialing the number: 00 33 800 22 32 42 Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

USA – Fruit Fresh Up, Inc Recalls Products due to Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Example of the Best if Used By date printed of fresh cut fruit and vegetable products recalled by Fruit Fresh Up, Inc..

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc.
Brand Name:
Wegmans
Fresh Harvest
Lexington Co-op
Tops
Product Description:
Fresh cut fruit and vegetable products

Company Announcement

Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market all fresh cut fruit and vegetable products and ready to eat dips, as listed below, processed at its Depew, NY production facilities, due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Products subject to the voluntary recall of fresh cut fruits and vegetables are packaged in clear plastic containers with a tamper evident seal and identified with a “Best if Used By” date between March 5, 2022, and March 23, 2022. Ready-to-eat dips are provided in 7oz clear plastic clamshell containers with a Best if Used By date of March 15, 2022 to March 31, 2022. Consumers who still have any of these products in their refrigerators are urged not to consume the product and to discard immediately. No illnesses have been reported with the products being recalled to date.

This voluntary recall notification is being issued after results from the environmental program found surfaces where products are packaged into containers to contain Listeria monocytogenes.

Listing of products subject to this recall can be found below.

Recalled items from the facility were distributed in NY and surrounding states.

Retailers have been advised to check store shelves and warehouse inventories to confirm that no recalled product is available for purchase by consumers.

Retailer and consumer questions about the voluntary recall should be directed to Fruit Fresh Up, Inc at 716-684-3400, Monday – Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm Eastern Time.

Fruit Fresh Up is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.

Listing of Products Subject to Recall:

Product Description UPC
Wegmans 10oz Watermelon Chunks 077890209066
Wegmans 24oz Mini Hearts 077890938096
Wegmans 32oz Watermelon Chunks 077890246610
Wegmans 32oz Pineapple Spears 077890251843
Wegmans 32oz Cantaloupe Spears 077890260579
Wegmans 32oz Melon Trio 077890495520
Fresh Harvest 18oz Cantaloupe Spears 64779300398
Fresh Harvest 18oz Melon Trio 64779300400
Fresh Harvest 18oz Pineapple Spears 64779300397
Fresh Harvest 18oz Watermelon Chunks 64779300469
Fresh Harvest 6# Pine Bucket 64779300011
Fresh Harvest Small fruit platter w/raspberry dip 64779300336
Fresh Harvest Small veggie platter w/ranch 64779300337
Lexington Co-op 10oz Melon Combo 64779300370
Lexington Co-op 10oz Cantaloupe Chunk (4/cs) 64779300369
Lexington Co-op 10oz Honeydew Chunk (2/cs) 64779300370
Lexington Co-op 10oz Mixed fruit 64779300374
Lexington Co-op 10oz Pineapple chunks 64779300372
Lexington Co-op 10oz Watermelon Chunks 64779300373
Lexington Co-op 32oz Fruit Bowl 64779300360
Lexington Co-op 32oz Melon Trios 64779300403
Lexington Co-op 32oz Pineapple Spears 64779300401
Lexington Co-op 32oz Watermelon Chunks 64779300468
Tops Large Cantaloupe BBD on bottom of container
Tops Large Mixed Melon BBD on bottom of container
Tops Large Pineapple BBD on bottom of container
Tops Large Watermelon BBD on bottom of container
Tops Small Cantaloupe BBD on bottom of container
Tops Small Mixed Melon BBD on bottom of container
Tops Small Pineapple BBD on bottom of container
Tops Small Watermelon BBD on bottom of container
Fruit Fresh Up Raspberry Dip (7oz) 64779300105

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc
 716-684-3400

USA – T Fresh Company Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk

FDA

Front label, 150g Yes! Enoki Mushrooms Front label, 200g Yes! Enoki Mushrooms

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:
T Fresh Company
Brand Name:
Yes!
Product Description:
Enoki Mushrooms

Company Announcement

T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is recalling its 5.25oz (150g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #6021053 grown in China & 7.5oz (200g) Lot # 6021052 grown in China, because it has the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness.

Symptoms of listeria may include fever, muscle aches, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. This bacteria can be completely destroyed and the risk of infection can be eliminated by thoroughly cooking foods at temperatures of 165°F (73.8°C).

Lot #6021053 was distributed from California and Texas to retail stores through produce distributors, while traces of the bacterium were discovered by CDPH sampling. Product is packaged in a pink and transparent plastic packaging, with the “Yes” Logo for the 150g(5.25oz) & Light Blue & transparent plastic packaging, with ” Yes” Logo for the 200g(7.5oz). Enoki mushrooms are white, stringy with small caps. The weight of the product is 5.25 oz (150g) & 7.5 oz (200g). The UPC barcode numbers are 825382736718 (150g), with no other codes & 825382736947 (200g), with no other codes.

The distribution of the product has been suspended. No infections or illnesses have been reported or confirmed. Consumers who have purchased our enoki mushrooms are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund bought within the dates January 18th, 2022 to Feb 16th, 2022 for both items. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 626-968-2088 Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm PST.

Mushrooms are fungi, meaning they are not vegetables or fruits. Consumers should never eat mushrooms raw. All surfaces, utensils or containers that are used for preparing mushrooms should be separated from other foods to avoid cross-contamination.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
T Fresh Company
 626-968-2088

Finland – Microbiological defect in oatmeal – Bacillus cereus

Ruokavirasto

Oatly Oatmeal 1 liter pack.

The Swedish Oatly AB has announced the withdrawal of its oat drink. The company is withdrawing from Oatly Oatmeal 1 liter lot with a best before date of 12/01/2022 and a batch code of 1335T4 . Growth of Bacillus Cereus has been observed in this lot. The product may cause abdominal pain.

Oatly’s oat drink has been on sale since the end of January in the K- and S-Group and Halpahalli stores. There has also been distribution through Wihuri Oy, of which at least Oda Finland Oy has delivered the product for distribution to e-commerce customers.

Oatly AB advises consumers not to use the product in this batch and to contact the company by email at info.fi@oatly.com

Mika Varjonen, Senior Inspector at the Finnish Food Administration, tel. +358 50 38 68 416, firstname.lastname@r uokavirasto.fi .

Iceland- Listeria monocytogenes is found in chicken strips

MAST

Matvælastofnun has received information about the recall of Ali chicken strips that Matfugl ehf. produces. The recall is due to the diagnosis of Listeria monocytogenes. The company has recalled the product from stores and sent out a press release.

Only the following batches are being recalled:

  • Product Name: Ali Salt and Pepper Chicken Strips
  • Manufacturer: Matfugl ehf
  • Net weight: 300 gr
  • Lot numbers: 1737432101 and 1737432111
  • Expiry date: 04.04.2022 and 06.04.2022
  • Storage conditions: Refrigerated product
  • Barcode: 5690350285346
  • Distribution: Stores all over the country

Consumers should not consume the product but discard or return it to the nearest store. Further information is provided by Matfugl ehf. by phone 412-1400 or sal@matfugl.is 

Related material:

Press release from Matfugl efh.

Australia – Tasmania’s Westhaven Haloumi 180g – Listeria monocytogenes

FSANZ

Product information

Westhaven Dairy T/A Tasmania’s Westhaven is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at IGAs and independent grocery stores in TAS. ​

Date markings

Best Before: 04/SEP/2022

Problem

The recall is due to microbial contamination (listeria monocytogenes).

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with (listeria monocytogenes) may cause illness. Listeria monocytogenes may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.​

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Consumers should not eat this product. 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 pl​ease contact:

​Tasmania’s Westhaven

03 6331 9999

http://www.tasmaniawesthaven.com.au

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Australia – Southern Sky Cheese Company Tasmanian Halloumi 180g – Listeria monocytogenes

FSANZ

Product information

Southern Sky Cheese Company Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Southern Sky Cheese Company Tasmanian Halloumi 180g. The product has been available for sale at the Harvest Launceston Community Farmers Market in TAS.

Date markings

Best Before 02/July/2022

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with (Listeria monocytogenes) may cause illness if consumed. Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.

What to do​

Consumers should not eat this product. 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:

Southern Sky Cheese Company Pty Ltd

0418 138 586

http://www.southernskycheese.com.au

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