Monthly Archives: January 2024

Finland – Ochratoxin in figs and suspected salmonella in goji berries

Epressi

Foodin Oy has announced that it has issued a recall for a total of four different products:

Product Best before Batch ID On sale from
Goji berry organic 150 g 4/2025 L051023 9/10/2023
Goji berry organic 450 g 5/2025 L301123 4/12/2023
Trailmix high five 70 g 3/2025 L181223 19/12/2023
Mini fig organic 150 g 11/2024 L201023 1/11/2023

The recall of products containing goji berries is done because a German operator selling the same lot of goji has detected salmonella in its self-monitoring samples. That is why the goji berries of the same batch are recalled in Finland and also in other parts of Europe.

Elevated concentrations of ochratoxin have been measured in the recalled batch of mini figs. Ochratoxin is a mold toxin that can form in moist conditions, for example in dried fruits and grains.

The products have been sold at individual retailers and in K and S group stores. The recall applies only to the mentioned product lots.

More information: Foodin Oy, CEO Lasse Jalkanen, +358 44 530 0036, lasse@foodin.fi and  in the announcement on the company’s website.

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

Photos of the products:
(Photos: Foodin Oy)

Food's figs and goji berries.

Germany – Petit Dome cendre 100g – STEC E.coli

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

January 9, 2024

Product name:

Petit Dome cendre 100g

Product images:

08.01.2024 - Product image Petit Dome cendre 100 g.png
Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Fromagerie des Gors in France Distributed by Fromi GmbH, 77694 Kehl

Reason for warning:

Suspected contamination with undesirable bacteria (Escherichia coli STEC)

Packaging Unit: 100 g
Durability: 01/13/2024
Additional Information:

Further information can be found in the attached consumer information

Germany – Brique de Sakura 220g – STEC E.coli

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

January 9, 2024

Product name:

Brique de Sakura 220g

Product images:

01/08/2024 - Product image Brique de Sakura 220 g.png
Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Fromagerie des Gors in France Distributed by Fromi GmbH, 77694 Kehl

Reason for warning:

Suspected contamination with undesirable bacteria (Escherichia coli STEC)

Packaging Unit: 220g
Durability: 01/06/2024
Additional Information:

Further information can be found in the attached consumer information.

Germany – Yayla Sucuk 250g in pieces and Yayla Sucuk 80g in slices – STEC E.coli

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

01/10/2024

Product name:

Yayla Sucuk 250g in pieces and Yayla Sucuk 80g in slices

Product images:

sucuk 80g.JPG

Customer information

Sucuk 250g.JPG

Customer information

Manufacturer (distributor):

Yayla Turkish Food Sales GmbH, 47800 Krefeld

Reason for warning:

As part of a routine examination, the bacterium Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) was detected in the sausage.

Packaging Unit: 250g, 80g
Durability: 03/09/2024 (250g), 02/09/2024 (80g)
Lot identification:

10855916 (250g), 10865984 (80g)

Additional Information:

Further information can be found in the enclosed consumer information.

Click to access 6118_marktaushang_yayla_sucuk.pdf

Click to access 6119_marktaushang_yayla_sucuk.pdf

Czech Republic – Pejskar VYSOCINA XXL – Visible Mold/Mould

Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #3

Place of inspection:
Frýdlant ( Cooperative registered office no. 1083/45, 464 01 Frýdlant )
ID: 64651592
Food group: Meat and meat products Durable meat products

Pejskar VYSOCINA XXL
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

There were colonies of mold on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The sample was taken from the loaded package. The product did not have an expiration date. Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: L72281
Expiration date: 20.01.24
Quantity of the product in the package: 1.6 kg
Manufacturer: PEJSKAR & spol. s ro, Kostelecká 894/61, 196 00 Prague 9 – Čakovice
Distributor: PEJSKAR & spol. s ro, Kostelecká 894/61, 196 00 Prague 9 – Čakovice
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 4/12/2023
Reference number: 24-000022-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

France – THE GOAT Cheese – STEC E.coli

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
GORS CHEESE FOOD
Model names or references
THE GOAT
Product identification
Batch Date
EOM 314 Use-by date 01/10/2024
Packaging
BOX OF 6 OR 12
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/22/2023 to 11/30/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 79 174004 CE
Further information
THE GOAT
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
GROSSITE IN RUNGIS CREMIERE GROCERY

France – Marinated salmon preparation – Tartar-style salmon cubes – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Marinated salmon preparation – Tartar-style salmon cubes
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760285103175 622024004 Use-by date 01/13/2024
Packaging
Modified atmosphere tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/04/2024 to 01/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR.29.158.503.CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
GMS

France – SAINT-NECTAIRE FARMER Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
THE BURON
Model names or references
SAINT-NECTAIRE FARMER
Product identification
Batch Date
01M250423C Use-by date 01/20/2024
Packaging
Sold by the cut in the cheese section
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/14/2023 to 01/31/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Packager approval number: FR 63335004 CE
Geographical sales area
Departments: HAUTE-MARNE (52)
Distributors
INTERMARCHE LANGRES LES FRANCHISES 52200

France – Poultry sausage with cheese – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Neutral
Model names or references
BQ 10 SAUSAGE FLIGHT CHEESE SAT HALAL
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3276440732086 9773000360 Use-by date 01/09/2024
Packaging
Tray under protective atmosphere
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/26/2023 to 01/04/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 69.135.001 CE
Further information
The product is sold in butchers and food retailers.
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
BCM 12 PLACE DE STRASBOURG 13003 MARSEILLE

Chile – Salmonella outbreak in Chile caused by cheese

Food Safety News

Health officials in Chile have reported a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 60 people.

So far, 66 people have been affected by the outbreak resulting from eating goat’s cheese in the Metropolitan Region.

Overall, 28 cases have been reported in the Valparaíso Region and 38 in the Metropolitan Region, including seven hospitalizations.

Epidemiological work identified a producer of cheese who informally sold contaminated products in different parts of the province via commercial premises and the area of Llay Llay. Authorities have stopped cheese production.