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Belgium, 06/06/2025

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Colruyt Lowest Prices, Okay and Comarché are recalling the products Chipolata ± 350 g, Chipolata ± 490 g, Okay Chipolatas ± 500 g and Okay Chipolata BBQ 2 x ± 250 g.

During microbiological checks at the supplier, the possible presence of Salmonella was found in a sample of Chipolata ± 350 g, Chipolata ± 490 g, Okay Chipolatas ± 500 g and Okay Chipolata BBQ 2 x ± 250 g with a use-by date of 10/6/2025.

In consultation with the FASFC, Colruyt Lowest Prices, Okay and Comarché have therefore decided to withdraw the affected products from sale.

Customers who have purchased these products are advised not to consume them and to bring them back to the store, where they will be refunded. In the meantime, all stores have removed the affected products from the shelves.

Possible symptoms of Salmonella poisoning

Possible symptoms of Salmonella poisoning include fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. These symptoms usually appear within 12 to 48 hours after ingestion.

Symptoms usually last 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without specific treatment. Young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly are among the risk groups. In these people, the symptoms can be severe to the point of requiring hospitalization of the patient.

People who have consumed this product and who have this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

Products Description:
 

At Colruyt Best Prices:

Chipolata ± 350 g

• Use-by date: 10/6/2025
• Sale period: from 2/6/2025 to 6/6/2025 inclusive
• Producer: Vlevico

Chipolata ± 490 g

• Use-by date: 10/6/2025
• Sale period: from 2/6/2025 to 6/6/2025 inclusive
• Producer: Vlevico

At Okay:

Okay Chipolatas ± 500 g

• Use-by date: 10/6/2025
• Sale period: from 2/6/2025 to 6/6/2025 inclusive
• Producer: Vlevico

Okay Barbecue Chipolata BBQ 2 x ± 250 g

• Use-by date: 10/6/2025
• Sale period: from 2/6/2025 to 6/6/2025 inclusive
• Producer: Vlevico

These products were offered for sale in the following stores:
Colruyt Lowest Prices Belgium, Okay, Okay Compact, Comarché

For more information, customers can contact Colruyt Group Customer Service on 0800 99 124.

Belgium, 11/06/2025

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ARRIVE SAS is recalling Maître Coq brand Corn Flakes chicken strips from consumers in agreement with the FASFC due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Product description:

• Name: Corn Flakes Chicken Strips
• Brand: Maitre Coq
• EAN Code: 3230890409882
• Lot number: 2P25153
• Best before date: 27/06/2025
• Weight: 1kg

This product was sold at Intermarché.

People who have this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who have symptoms such as fever, with or without headaches, are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

Pregnant women should be especially attentive to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms can suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and has an incubation period of up to eight weeks.

For any further information, you can contact Maître Coq’s customer service 00 33 2 51 44 23 53 (Monday to Friday 8:30am-12pm / 2pm-5pm, excluding public holidays)

Belgium, 12/06/2025

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In consultation with the FASFC, Gustobel BV is withdrawing the product TRIO OF CHICKEN GUILLETTES from sale and recalling the product TRIO OF CHICKEN GUILLETTES from sale due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Gustobel BV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it will be refunded.

Product Description

• Product name: TRIO OF CHICKEN GUILLETTES
• Lot numbers: 251553 and 251571
• Use-by dates (Best before): 12/06/2025, 13/06/2025, 15/06/2025 & 16/06/2025
• Sales period: From 07/06/2025 to 12/06/2025
• Nature of the packaging: Plastic tray in a modified atmosphere

The product was distributed by Okay & Carrefour.

For more information, please contact:
Vermeersch Kristof
Tel 050 45 14 14
info@gustobel.com

Germany, 03/06/2025

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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

What is the reason for the report?

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.

Where was the product on the market?

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

What can I do if I have the product at home?

Recommendation:

It is pointed out not to consume the product with the above-mentioned best-before dates and to return it to dm stores unopened or already opened. The purchase price will of course be refunded to you.
If the above product has already been consumed and symptoms occur, you should consult a doctor.

Germany, 05/06/2025

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Product name/description:

3 Pauly Teff FlourDurability:

Best before end: 30.08.2026Packing unit:

2 x 400 gramsBatch number / lot marking:

L 25.02.023_2Manufacturer / distributor:

vitana GESUNDE ERNÄHRUNG GmbH
Am Gelskamp 1-3
32758 Detmold

What is the reason for the report?

Reason for the report:PathogenFurther information:

It cannot be ruled out that the above item is contaminated with unwanted bacteria (Escherichia coli STEC).Possible consequences:

Within a few days (2-7) after eating contaminated products that have not been fully heated, these bacteria can lead to sometimes febrile gastrointestinal disorders, possibly with bleeding. Serious complications are possible, especially in consumers with health sensitivities (e.g. children, the elderly and/or immunosuppressed persons).

Where was the product on the market?

Affected federal states according to the current status:

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

What can I do if I have the product at home?

Recommendation:

Consumers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the shopping store. People who have consumed the above product and suffer from the symptoms described are asked to consult their doctor and advise them to consume the product.

Company information and contact details

Customer information of vitana GESUNDE ERNÄHRUNG GmbH (PDF, 675KB, File does not meet accessibility standards)

Contact of the competent authorities

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

Information on the report

Reporting by:North Rhine-WestphaliaDate of first publication:04.06.2025Last updated:05.06.2025

Ireland, 04/06/2025

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Message:

Builín Blasta Teo is recalling the below batches of specific Builín Blasta dressings, due to the presence of lactic acid bacteria, which may cause spoilage.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.

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.  

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

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.  

Ireland, 02/06/2025

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Message:

The Happy Pear is recalling the above batch of The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto 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 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 batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.  

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Israel, 30/05/2025

In a test conducted as part of the importer’s self-control system, in which the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes was found in the product

• Product Name: Fish & Chips Fish with Crispy Potato Fries – Frozen
• Trade Name/ Brand:FAMILY FISH
• Capacity: 400 gr
• Importer Name: Allero International Trade Company Ltd.
• Developer Name: Nord Capital S.Z.O. Poland
• Dealer Name:Latefood Ltd. Expiration Date:Jan 31, 2026 Barcode: 5904717723427

Consumers who have the product 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, the importer Allero International Trade Company Ltd.
collects the product from the marketing channels.
Email: office@latfood.co.ilPhone: 08-8699599
 

Israel, 01/06/2025

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Delicates Artisanal Ltd. wishes to inform its customers that in a test conducted as part of the company’s self-control system, Listeria monocytogenes was found in the company’s products. The following are the details of the products:

• Sliced pastrami 120g per unit
  Production dates 21-23.04.25 including
  expiration dates 21-23.06.25 including
  barcode 7290001019894
   
• Sliced American Corned Beef 120g Production
  Date 20/04/25 Expiration
  Date 20/06/25
  Barcode 7290001019832
   
• Sliced Roast Beef 150g Production
  Date 07/05/25 Expiration Date 07/07/25
  Barcode 7290001019061

Consumers who have the products are asked not to consume them.
In coordination with the Food Service at the Ministry of Health, Delicates Artizel 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 cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

Netherlands, 30/05/2025

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PLUS warns against PLUS Farmer’s Pride Steak tartares Blonde d’Aquitaine 2 pieces and 4 pieces. The bacterium Salmonella may be present in the product. Eating them can pose a health hazard, especially in pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Do not eat the tartares.

See the website of PLUS

Which products are involved?

• Product: PLUS Farmer’s Pride Steak tartares Blonde d’Aquitaine 2 pieces
• Barcode: 8710624851002
• Exp. dates: 02/06/2025 and 03/06/2025
   
• Product: PLUS Farmer’s Pride Steak tartares Blonde d’Aquitaine 4 pieces
• Barcode: 8710624850999
• Exp. dates: 02/06/2025 and 03/06/2025

Points of sale: PLUS and Coop supermarkets