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Czech Republic – Salmonella detected in chicken meat from Ukraine and Brazil

Posted on May 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Officials in the Czech Republic have revealed poultry meat from Ukraine and Brazil has tested positive for Salmonella.

The State Veterinary Administration (SVS) has carried out more than 20 inspections as part of a control campaign aimed at shipments of poultry meat and eggs from countries outside the European Union.

In total, 21 inspections, 18 on poultry meat and three on eggs, have been undertaken since early April. A total of 43 samples were taken and results are available for 29 of them.

Samples of poultry meat from Ukraine, Brazil and the United Kingdom have been tested so far. As have some eggs from Ukraine.

Salmonella was confirmed four times in poultry meat, one from Ukraine and three from Brazil.

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Full Moon Frozen Shrimp due to the presence of Vibrio

Posted on May 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.12
Product Identification: Full Moon Raw Frozen Shrimp; pack size: 2kg
Batch Code 29936030; ​​​​​​​Best before: 01/03/2025
Country Of Origin: Ecuador

Message:

The above batch of Full Moon Raw Frozen Shrimp is being recalled due to the presence of Vibrio cholera and Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms typically include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, fever, headache, and watery diarrhoea (which may be bloody or contain flecks of mucus). Symptoms generally start within 6 to 48 hours and usually last between three to five days. However, depending on the species of Vibrio, symptoms may persist for up to 3 weeks. In some people, particularly children under 5 years of age, the elderly, or those with underlying health conditions, the infection can lead to severe dehydration, which may be fatal if not treated promptly.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point of sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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Netherlands – Safety warning Free-range chicken fillet steaks from Jumbo Supermarkets – Salmonella

Posted on May 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Safety warning Free-range chicken fillet steaks from Jumbo Supermarkets

Jumbo warns against the free-range chicken fillets from Jumbo Supermarkets. Salmonella has been found in products with a Best before date of 16-05-2023. Eating the product may pose a health hazard. Do not eat the product.
See Jumbo’s website

Which product is it?

  • Jumbo Free-range chicken Fillet steak
  • Best Before: 16-05-2023
  • Barcode: 8718452684656

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Ireland – Recall of specific batches of Tesco Southern Fried Chicken Goujons due to the possible presence of Salmonella

Posted on May 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.11
Product Identification: Tesco Southern Fried Chicken Goujons (frozen); pack size: 360g
Batch Code 23122 and 23123; best before date: 31/05/2024
Country Of Origin: Netherlands

Message:

Tesco is recalling the above batches of Tesco Southern Fried Chicken Goujons due to the possible presence of Salmonella.  

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Tesco stores.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches. If the chicken has already been consumed, cooking should remove the risk. Raw chicken should always be handled hygienically when defrosting and preparing it, and also cooked thoroughly before eating it.

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Ireland- Recall of batch of Wrights of Howth Smoked Salmon due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on May 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.13
Product Identification: Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Farmed Irish Organic Salmon; pack size: 120g, 140g, 250g & 350g
Batch Code 21P; best before date: 19/05/2023
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Wrights of Howth is recalling the above batch of Oak Smoked Farmed Irish Organic Salmon due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. 

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symtpoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symtpoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Display recall notices at point-of-sale

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Smoked Salmon Product Label

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Luxembourg – RECALL: NEM CHUA LA TAM RUOT OF THE ORIENTAL KITCHEN BRAND – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on May 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

©Consumer reminder
Name Nem Chua La Tam Ruot
Brand Oriental Kitchen
Unit 300 g, Nest of 10 pieces
Use-by date (DLC) 05/16/2023

Danger  : Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as immunocompromised and elderly people and young children may present with neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be especially alert to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Asia Market Edens SA

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

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UK – Sainsbury’s recalls by Sainsbury’s Mexican Style Chilli Cheddar because of the possible presence of Salmonella

Posted on May 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov UK

All alerts

Sainsbury’s is recalling by Sainsbury’s Mexican Style Chilli Cheddar because it may contain Salmonella.

Product details

by Sainsbury’s Mexican Style Chilli Cheddar
Pack size 200g
Best before 12 June 2023, 22 June 2023 and 30 June 2023

Risk statement

The possible presence of Salmonella in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps

Action taken by the company

Sainsbury’s are recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: Sainsbury’s recalls Mexican Style Chilli Cheddar (187.19 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. If you have any queries or concerns please call Sainsbury’s customer care line on 0800 636 262 or visit help.sainsburys.co.uk.

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Italy – SWEET LOCAL SALAMI – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on May 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : MARIGA

Name : SWEET LOCAL SALAMI

Reason for reporting : Remind for microbiological risk

Date of publication : 16 May 2023

Documentation

Documentation

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Austria – Inzersdorfer Junior Poultry Spread 80g – Microbial Contamination

Posted on May 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AGES

AGES informs about a recall of the company Maresi Austria GmbH. On May 15th, 2023, the company recalled the product Inzersdorfer Junior Poultry Spread 80g:
© Maresi Austria
recall reason
Microbiological contamination
Manufacturer
Maresi Austria GmbH
Expiry Date
04.2026
Batch number
L3102

Maresi Austria GmbH is recalling “Inzersdorfer Junior Poultry Spread 80g” with the batch number “L3102” and the best before date “04 2026”.

As part of internal quality controls, bulges (bloating) on ​​the lid were discovered on individual packages of the product “Inzersdorfer Junior Poultry Spread 80g” with the batch number “L3102” and the best-before date “MHD 04 2026” .

There is therefore the possibility of microbiological contamination in individual packs of the product, which can lead to premature spoilage of the contents as a result. For reasons of precautionary consumer protection, Maresi Austria is recalling this article. Health impairments cannot be ruled out 100 percent. Consumption is not recommended for the product with the following batch number and the following best-before date.

Inzersdorfer Junior Poultry Spread 80 g
Batch number: L3102
Best before date: 04 2026
GTIN: 90333118

Products with the above best before date can be returned to the stores where they were purchased. Customers are reimbursed the purchase price even without proof of purchase. This warning does not imply that the hazard was caused by the producer, manufacturer, importer or distributor.

Other batches and products from Inzersdorfer are not affected and can be consumed without hesitation.

A Maresi hotline has been set up on 050 40 20 36 51 for more information .

original recall

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Italy – BASTONE DI SALAME DOLCE L859(1369) -Salmonella

Posted on May 16, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : SALUMFICIO COLOMBO LUIGI SRL

Name : BASTONE DI SALAME DOLCE L859(1369)

Reason for reporting : Remind for microbiological risk

Publication date : 15 May 2023

Documentation

Documentation

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