Monthly Archives: February 2023

Belgium – Chipolata chicken merguez – Salmonella

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Paas Food Industries recall
Product: Chipolata chicken merguez.
Problem: Possible presence of Salmonella.

In agreement with the FASFC, Paas Food Industries withdraws the product “chipolata chicken merguez” from sale and recalls it from consumers because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

Paas Food Industries advises its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the Intermarché/Intermarché by Mestdagh point of sale where it was purchased.


Product description:

– Product name: chipolata chicken merguez
– Use-by date (BBD): 02/22/2023
– Batch number: 217174
– Sale period: from 02/16/2023 to 02/20/2023
– Type of packaging: plastic tray
– Weight: 500g

The product was distributed by various Intermarché and Intermarché by Mestdagh stores.

What if you have already purchased the product?
Please do not consume this product and return it to the store. Merchandise will be refunded.

For more information , please contact Ms. Colda (Paas Food Industries) on 089/779983.

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New Zealand – Shellfish biotoxin alert – Firth of Thames

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MPI

New Zealand Food Safety today issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from the entire Firth of Thames area up to a line from Raukura Point across to Deadmans Point.

Routine tests on shellfish samples taken from this region have shown levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins above the safe limit of 0.8 mg/kg set by New Zealand Food Safety. Anyone eating shellfish from this area is potentially at risk of illness.

See a map of the warning

Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish should not be eaten.

Note: cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.

Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.

Symptoms typically appear between 10 minutes and 3 hours after ingestion and may include:

  • numbness and a tingling (prickly feeling) around the mouth, face, and extremities (hands and feet)
  • difficulty swallowing or breathing
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhoea
  • paralysis and respiratory failure and in severe cases, death.

If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued, phone Healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16, or seek medical attention immediately. You are also advised to contact your nearest public health unit and keep any leftover shellfish in case it can be tested.

Monitoring of toxin levels will continue and any changes will be communicated accordingly. Commercially harvested shellfish – sold in shops and supermarkets, or exported – is subject to strict water and flesh monitoring programmes by MPI to ensure they are safe to eat.

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India – Shirdi: 100 children admitted in hospital after falling ill due to food poisoning

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Free Press Journal

Shirdi: A fun day for the school kids who had gone to Shirdi on a picnic trip turned tragic after at least 100 children had to be admitted to a hospital after they showed symptoms of food poisoning.

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Finland – Quality deviation in protein shakes; the product may spoil prematurely

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Epressi

Valio has announced that it has recalled two protein shake products because they may spoil before the marked best before date.

The recall applies to the following products with a best-before date of May 24, 2023:

  • Valio PROfeel® protein shake 2.5 dl orange cocoa lactose-free
  • Valio PROfeel® protein shake 2.5 dl raspberry cocoa lactose-free

Valio says that the aforementioned products should not be consumed and advises consumers to contact Valio via the feedback form on the website: link to the feedback form.

The matter is handled at the Food Agency by Chief Inspector Mika Varjonen, tel. 050 38 68 416, firstname.surname@ruokavirasto.fi .

Pictures of the products:
(Photo: Valio)

Two PROfeel protein shake products.

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Finland – Salmonella found in salami

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Epressi

Lidl has announced that it is recalling an Italian salami product because salmonella has been found in its control samples in another country. The product is Italiamo Strolghino salami, its weight is 250 grams and the recall concerns the product date 4/28/2023 and batch ID 16.

The product has been sold in 62 Lidl stores, mainly in Pirkanmaa and Finland proper. The product batch has not been sold in the capital region, Eastern Finland, Central Finland or Northern Finland.

On its website, Lidl asks its customers to return the products in question to a Lidl store, where the price of the product will be refunded.

More information for customers: On the website: kaskapalvelu.lidl.fi, tel. 09 424 52 111

The matter is handled at the Food Agency by Chief Inspector Mika Varjonen, tel. 050 38 68 416, firstname.surname@ruokavirasto.fi .

Picture of the product
(Picture: RASFF announcement)

Italiamo Strolghino salami bar.

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Quebec – Notice not to consume jerky prepared and sold by Boucherie L & L Boucher – Listeria monocyotgenes

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , Feb. 17 2, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Boucherie L & L Boucher, located at 67, route 104, in Mont-Saint-Grégoire, advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food is likely to contain the bacterium  Listeria monocytogenes . Even if the expiration date of the product has passed, some consumers may have it in their possession.

Product name

Format

Affected batch

« Beef Jerky »

VARIABLE

Best before

2023.FE.11

The product that is the subject of this warning has been offered for sale at the establishment named above only. The product was vacuum packed and sold refrigerated.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

Even if the product does not show signs of tampering or a suspicious odor, it could be contaminated with  Listeria monocytogenes bacteria . Consumption of food contaminated with this bacterium can cause listeriosis, a food-borne illness that may cause several symptoms among these: fever, muscle aches, headaches, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Symptoms most often appear between 3 and 30 days after eating the contaminated food, but can sometimes even occur up to 70 days later. In this regard, pregnant women and their unborn child, the elderly, children as well as people with weakened immune systems are considered the most vulnerable.

It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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Australia- Chicken Bacon Pasta Salad – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Fresh Frontier Co is conducting a recall of Chicken Bacon Pasta Salad, Various Weights (300g, 550g, 2.5Kg)

The product has been available for sale at Bunbury Farmers Market, Campus & Co – Willetton, Cbd Supermarket Plus Liquor, Country Pak, Farmer Jacks  Forrest Rd Fresh, Hannan’s Marketplace By Foodworks, Hills Fresh, Lenards Ellenbrook, Merredin Harvest Fresh Food Market, On The Run Pty Ltd T/A Otr Roleystone, Pause Markets, Ready Chef Go, SJ Fresh Produce and independent food retailers including IGA in WA.​

Date markings

Use By 23FEB 2023

​

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination

Food safety hazard

Listeria 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, please contact:

Fresh Frontier Co.
(08) 6162 9958

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France – Roasted chicken nuggets – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name VOLAE
  • Model names or references Roasted chicken nuggets
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3250391341924 045 Use-by date 08/03/2023
  • Packaging 500g bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/16/2023 to 02/20/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR72264002CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: ALLIER (03), HAUTES-ALPES (05), ARDECHE (07), CHER (18), CORREZE (19), CREUSE (23), DROME (26), GARD (30), INDRE (36), INDRE -ET-LOIRE (37), ISERE (38), LOIR-ET-CHER (41), LOIRE (42), LOIRET (45), NIEVRE (58), PUY-DE-DOME (63), SAONE-ET- LOIRE (71), VAUCLUSE (84), YONNE (89)
  • Distributors Intermarché
  • List of points of sale Listing_clients.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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Sweden – Lidl Sweden recalls Strolghino-Salami of the Italiamo brand – may contain Salmonella

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

Lidl Sweden is recalling Strolghino-Salami from the Italiamo brand because it may contain salmonella

Lidl’s press release

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Sweden – Coop recalls Coop Egg Free-range 24-pack and Xtra Egg Free-range 15-pack – may contain Salmonella

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

Coop is recalling Coop Egg Free-range 24-pack with a best-before date from and including 08-03-2023 to and including 17-03-2023 and Xtra Egg Free-range 15-pack with a best-before date from and including 13-03-2023 to and with 16-03-2023. The reason is that they may contain salmonella.

Coop’s press release

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