Monthly Archives: January 2023

UK retailers record good numbers for results of Campylobacter in chicken testing

Food Safety News

Campylobacter kswfoodworld

Supermarkets in the United Kingdom have reported their Campylobacter in chicken results for the third quarter of 2022.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) maximum level is no more than 7 percent of birds with more than 1,000 colony-forming units per gram (CFU/g) of Campylobacter.

Data from the retailers covers July to September 2022 on high findings of Campylobacter in fresh, shop-bought, UK-produced chickens.

Netherlands – Safety warning Jumbo Liver Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

NVWA

Jumbo asks customers not to consume this product and to return it to one of its stores. The products may contain Listeria Monocytogenes and are therefore being withdrawn from the market.
Do not eat this product!
See Jumbo’s website

Which products are concerned?

  • Jumbo Liver cheese
  • EAN code: 8718452611065
  • Best Before: 11-2-2023

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

France – Jeta Frais 100g – Vegetable specialty with almond milk – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name JAY&JOY
  • Model names or references Jeta Frais 100g – Vegetable specialty with almond milk
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3760253220156 All lots Use-by date between 01/14/2023 and 03/30/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Europe
  • Distributors Biocoop, Naturalia, Relais Vert, Fresh Vita, Natureco, Effegi,

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of Listeria

France – APPLE COMPOTE GOURDS LOW IN SUGAR 12x90G – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name SWEETNESS OF THE ORCHARD
  • Model names or references APPLE COMPOTE GOURDS LOW IN SUGAR 12x90G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3564700416037 / Date of minimum durability 05/06/2024
  • Products ListPoster_reminder_gourdes_all_apple_12x90g.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging 12 CUPS OF 90G
  • Marketing start/end date From 12/01/2023 to 20/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Only products bearing the additional code 10 following the barcode are affected by the recall.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Patulin beyond regulatory limits
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Patulin

France – Smoked-flavoured chicken matchsticks – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name ISLA DELICE
  • Model names or references ID SMOKED CHICKEN MATCHES 2x100G (1AP203000)
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3512690003393 30130014 Use-by date 02/20/2023
  • Packaging 2x100g breakable plastic tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/14/2023 to 01/20/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 01 336 002 CE
  • Further information Batch and date of consumption indicated on the upper film, inscription in inkjet
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors4 trays concerned; distributed by Epinal Supermarket, El Baraka Supermarket, TAD Market

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallPresence of Listeria moncytogenes <10/g, 4 trays distributed to the consumer, likely to be contaminated
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – Oysters from Eastern Normandy Special – Norovirus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Carrefour Quality Line
  • Model names or references Eastern Normandy oysters special N°2 FQC 2.5KG 24 pieces – EAN: 3000046136821 Eastern Normandy oysters special N°3 FQC 2KG 24 pieces – EAN: 3276559776285
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    3000046136821 batches packaged between 06/01/23 and 16/01/23
    3276559776285 batches packaged between 06/01/23 and 16/01/23
  • Products ListList_products_recall_special_oysters_Ndie_Est_Cultimer_FQC.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging wooden keepnets with plastic cover for 2 dozen oysters.
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/01/2023 to 16/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark  EN 14.312.119 EC
  • Further information Name of supplier: Cultimer
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Crossroads

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Norovirus (Prefectural decree relating to the Grandcamp maisy area)
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Norovirus

Canada – Dubon brand Mixed Forest Mushrooms recalled due to insects and mold/mould

CFIA

Summary

Product
Mixed Forest Mushrooms
Issue
Food – Extraneous Material
Food – Microbial Contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product

Audience
Retail

Affected products

Issue

Dubon brand Mixed Forest Mushrooms recalled due to insects and mold.
The recalled product was sold in Quebec.

Switzerland – Food Warnings and Recalls Report 2021

BLV

2021 Report: Public Warnings and Product Recalls

18.10.2022: The FSVO’s annual statistics for 2021 regarding nationwide product recalls, public warnings as well as collaboration with the European rapid alert system RASFF have been published.

A new flyer presents, in addition to the current figures, the collaboration between the various services (companies, cantons and Confederation), including the European rapid alert system – Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF).

Research – Major Soilborne Pathogens of Field Processing Tomatoes and Management Strategies

MDPI

Abstract

Globally, tomato is the second most cultivated vegetable crop next to potato, preferentially grown in temperate climates. Processing tomatoes are generally produced in field conditions, in which soilborne pathogens have serious impacts on tomato yield and quality by causing diseases of the tomato root system. Major processing tomato-producing countries have documented soilborne diseases caused by a variety of pathogens including bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and oomycetes, which are of economic importance and may threaten food security. Recent field surveys in the Australian processing tomato industry showed that plant growth and yield were significantly affected by soilborne pathogens, especially Fusarium oxysporum and Pythium species. Globally, different management methods have been used to control diseases such as the use of resistant tomato cultivars, the application of fungicides, and biological control. Among these methods, biocontrol has received increasing attention due to its high efficiency, target-specificity, sustainability and public acceptance. The application of biocontrol is a mix of different strategies, such as applying antagonistic microorganisms to the field, and using the beneficial metabolites synthesized by these microorganisms. This review provides a broad review of the major soilborne fungal/oomycete pathogens of the field processing tomato industry affecting major global producers, the traditional and biological management practices for the control of the pathogens, and the various strategies of the biological control for tomato soilborne diseases. The advantages and disadvantages of the management strategies are discussed, and highlighted is the importance of biological control in managing the diseases in field processing tomatoes under the pressure of global climate change.

Belgium – Cereal bars “Lemon pistachio aperitif / Pistachio aperitif”- Aflatoxin

AFSCA

Recall of Coup d’barre
Product: Cereal bars “Lemon pistachio aperitif / Pistachio aperitif”.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.


In agreement with the FASFC, Coup d’barre is withdrawing the “Lemon Pistachio Apéro / Pistachio Apéro” cereal bars from sale and recalling them from consumers due to an excessively high content of aflatoxins in the pistachios used in the recipe. .

Coup d’barre asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. You can exchange with a compliant product.

Product Description :

– Product name: Lemon pistachio aperitif cereal bars / Pistachio aperitif cereal bars
– Brand: Coup d’barre
– Expiry dates (BDD) and batch numbers:

• 03/30/23 – LAPC301022
• 04/14/23 – LAPC141122
• 05/08/23 – 05/08/23

– Sales period: 30/10/22 to 16/01/23
– Type of packaging: Individual packaging or display of 25 bars
– Weight: 40g or display of 25 bars of 40g

 

The product was distributed online via www.coupdbarre.com and via various points of sale including:

Tandem Fiets Café, Rue de la Charité 22, 1210 Brussels

Kazidomi, Rue Saint-Lambert 135, 1200 Brussels

For any additional information , contact: Mr. Evan Rouard on 0479328484 (in Belgium) and/or evan@coupdbarre.com