Author Archives: GREG JONES

Herring in jelly with egg

Germany, 25/07/2025

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Herring in jelly with egg
© Transgourmet

Product name/description:

MSC. Herring i.Jelly 8. TGQ.1 kgDurability:

all minimum shelf life dates, sold until 24.07.2025Packing unit:

Lots via fresh food counters in retail and 1 kg in wholesaleManufacturer / distributor:

Transgourmet Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG,
Albert-Einstein-Str. 15,
64560 Riedstadt

Reason for the report:PathogenFurther information:

Possible contamination with listeriaPossible consequences:

Listeria usually manifests itself within 14 days of infection with diarrhea and fever. In particular, pregnant women, seniors and people with a weakened immune system can develop more severe courses of the disease with blood poisoning and meningitis. In pregnant women, even without symptoms, the unborn child can be harmed.
People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical help and point out a possible Listeria infection.
Pregnant women who have eaten this food should seek medical treatment and advice even without symptoms. For other people without symptoms, this does not make sense.

Further information is provided by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR): https://www.bfr.bund.de/de/listerien-54356.html

Affected federal states according to the current status:

  • Hesse
  • Baden-Württemberg
  • Bavaria
  • Hamburg
  • Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
  • Lower Saxony
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Saxony-Anhalt
  • Saxony
  • Schleswig-Holstein
  • Thuringia
  • Rhineland-Palatinate

Distribution via:

Wholesale and
bulk via fresh food counters in retail

dmBio Cashew Butter Raspberry, 250 grams

Germany, 25/07/2025

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Product image of a jar of dmBio Cashew Butter Raspberry.
© dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Product name/description:

dmOrganic Cashew Butter RaspberryDurability:

Goods with a best-before date up to and including 28.04.2026 are affected.Packing unit:

250 gramsFurther marking:

GTIN 4067796070040Manufacturer / distributor:

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

Reason for the report:PathogenFurther information:

In the above-mentioned article, Salmonella was detected in the context of official investigations
, which may be associated with
reported cases of Salmonella Infantis in young children
in Germany and Austria.Possible consequences:

The consumption of foods contaminated with salmonella can lead to diarrhoea,
headaches and abdominal pain as well as malaise and vomiting as well as
a slight fever. Infants, young children and older or immunocompromised
people are particularly at risk and can develop more
severe courses of the disease.

Affected federal states according to the current status:

  • Baden-Württemberg
  • Bavaria
  • Berlin
  • Brandenburg
  • Bremen
  • Hamburg
  • Hesse
  • Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
  • Lower Saxony
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
  • Saarland
  • Saxony
  • Saxony-Anhalt
  • Schleswig-Holstein
  • Thuringia

Distribution via:

in dm stores throughout Germany

Herring in jelly with egg, 250 grams and 1000 grams

Germany, 25/07/2025

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Product name/description:

Herring in jelly with egg with sweetener, brand Abelmann, 250 grams and 1000 gramsDurability:

Best before herring in jelly with egg 250 grams: 08.07.2025 up to and including 13.11.2025

Best before herring in jelly with egg 1000 grams: 01.07.2025 up to and including 08.11.2025Packing unit:

250 grams and 1000 gramsBatch number / lot marking:

Batch number Herring in jelly with egg 250 grams: 069 up to and including 197

Batch number herring in jelly with egg 1000 grams: 062 up to and including 192Further marking:

Article number Herring in jelly with egg 250 grams: 4102210020604

Article number Herring in jelly with egg 1000 grams: 4102210020505Manufacturer / distributor:

Heinrich Abelmann GmbH
Am Lunedeich 22
27572 Bremerhaven

Reason for the report:PathogenFurther information:

The products may be contaminated with the germ Listeria monocytogenes.Possible consequences:

Listeria usually manifests itself within 14 days of infection with diarrhea and fever. In particular, pregnant women, seniors and people with a weakened immune system can develop more severe courses of the disease with blood poisoning and meningitis. In pregnant women, even without symptoms, the unborn child can be harmed.
People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical help and point out a possible Listeria infection.
Pregnant women who have eaten this food should seek medical treatment and advice even without symptoms. For other people without symptoms, this does not make sense.

Further information is provided by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR): https://www.bfr.bund.de/de/listerien-54356.html

iChoc Planty Classic 80 grams

Germany, 18/07/2025

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Pictured is a pack of the product "iChoc". The packaging bears the lettering "Planty Classic".
© Ecofinia GmbH

Product name/description:

iChoc Planty Classic 80 gramsDurability:

Best before date: 07.2026Packing unit:

80 gram barBatch number / lot marking:

L25125Manufacturer / distributor:

Ecofinia GmbH,
Diebrockerstraße 17,
32051 Herford

Reason for the report:PathogenFurther information:

As part of a consumer test, a positive test result for Salmonella was detected in a sample of this batch purchased from a retail store.

Affected federal states according to the current status:

  • Baden-Württemberg
  • Berlin
  • Bavaria
  • Hesse
  • Lower Saxony
  • North Rhine-Westphalia
  • Saxony
  • Hamburg
  • Schleswig-Holstein
  • Thuringia
  • Bremen
  • Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
  • Rhineland-Palatinate
  • Saxony-Anhalt
  • Saarland

Recommendation:

Consumers who have purchased the product should not consume it and return it to retailers. The purchase price will be refunded.

Company information and contact details

Customer information of Ecofinia GmbH (PDF, 736KB, File does not meet accessibility standards)

Ecofinia GmbH is available for questions at presse@ichoc.de.

Recall of various branded Turkey & Ham Dinners produced by Ballymaguire Foods due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Ireland, 18/07/2025

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This has a very large list of recalled products, which can be found on this link:

Update (1) to recall of various branded Spinach and Mixed Leaves products produced by McCormack Family Farms due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes

Ireland, 27/07/2025

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See also:

https://www.fsai.ie/news-and-alerts/food-alerts/recall-of-various-branded-spinach-and-mixed-leaves

Alert Summary
Category 1:For Action
Alert Notification:2025.35 (Update 1)
Product Identification:SuperValu Spinach bag (Unwashed); pack size 250g
Batch CodeBest before dates: 28/07/2025, 30/07/2025, 31/07/2025
Country Of Origin:Ireland

Message:

Further to Food Alert 2025.35, the above batches of Supervalu Spinach (Unwashed) are also being recalled by McCormack Family Farms due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in stores.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms 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 symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days. 

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

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

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.  

Caterers should not use the implicated products.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.

Metuka Food Service Ltd. calls for the return of the products

In a test conducted by the food service of the Tel Aviv Health Bureau, the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes was found in the product: Strep Mousse Cheese Crumbs.

Israel, 25/07/2025

  • Product Name: Crumb Cheese Strip Mousse (600g)
  • Production date: 08/07/25
  • Expiration Date: December 8, 2025

As a precaution towards our customers, the company collects additional products, the following are the items:

  • Product Name: Large Birthday Cake
  • Production date: 7/15/25
  • Expiration Date: 12/14/25
  • Weight: 1.8 kg
  • Product Name: Caramel Puff Strip
  • Production Date: 7/16/25
  • Expiration Date:7/15/25
  • Weight: 700g
  • Product Name: Square Tiramisu
  • Production Date: 7/23/25
  • Expiration Date:12/22/25
  • Weight: 2.1 kg

                                                               
The public is asked not to consume the aforementioned products.

Metuka Food Service Ltd. collects the products from the marketing channels.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause disease in high-risk populations, such as:

Those with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and causing miscarriages in pregnant women.
The call for recall is in coordination with the Food Service at the Ministry of Health.

Premium Marketing Amos Diari Ltd. calls for the return of the product(s): Lotus ice cream coated with milk chocolate Pack of four

Premium Marketing Importer Amos Diari Ltd. calls for the return of the product(s): Lotus Popsicle Coated Milk Chocolate Pack Quadruple in a test conducted by the importer, in which the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes was found, in the product Lotus Popsicle Coated Milk Chocolate Pack Quadruple

Israel, 23/07/2025

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In a test conducted by the importer, which found the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, in a lotus popsicle product coated with milk chocolate, a pack of four

Product Name:
Milk Ice Cream Popsicle in Vegetable Fat Lotus Cookie Flavor Coated with Milk Chocolate.

  • TRADE NAME LOTUS BISCOFF:
  • Brand Name : LOTUS
  • Contents: 284g/360ml.
  • Manufacturer Name: Lotus Bakery Belgie.
  • Importer Name: Premium Marketing Amos Diari Ltd.
  • Dealer Name: Dealer BMD.
  • Date best used before : 09-2027.
  • Production date Apr 10, 2025
  • Barcode: 5410126037005

Consumers who have the product(s) are asked not to consume it.


Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause disease in high-risk populations, such as those with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
In coordination with the Ministry of Health’s food service, premium importer Amos Diari Ltd. collects the product from the marketing channels.

For inquiries:

Recall: Chef Select brand Puff Pastry

Luxembourg, 24/07/2025

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 Salmonella

NameFlaky pastry
MarkChef Select
Unit230 g
Use-by date12/08/2025
Sale period14/07/2025 – 23/07/2025

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Lidl

Luxembourg Veterinary and Food

Administration 
7A-B rue Thomas Edison

L-1445 Strassen 

Tel: +352 247 82539
Fax: +352 2747 8068
E-mailinfo@alva.etat.lu

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Recall: iChoc Planty Classic from the iChoc brand

Luxembourg, 22/07/2025

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NameiChoc Planty Classic
MarkiChoc
Unit80.0 g
Minimum Durability Date (MDD)31/07/2026
LotL25125

Distribution possible in various points of sale in Luxembourg.

Luxembourg Veterinary and Food

Administration 
7A-B rue Thomas Edison

L-1445 Strassen 

Tel: +352 247 82539
Fax: +352 2747 8068
E-mailinfo@alva.etat.lu

Food Alerts

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All food alerts are also posted on www.lu-alert.lu

Neighbouring
countries

Alerts in neighbouring countries (BE, DE, FR)

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Poster (pdf, 736 KB)