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USA, 02/05/2025

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Company Announcement Date:May 02, 2025FDA Publish Date:May 03, 2025Product Type:Food & Beverages
Produce
Foodborne IllnessReason for Announcement:

Potential Foodborne Illness – SalmonellaCompany Name:Ray & Mascari IncBrand Name:

Ray & Mascari Inc.Product Description:

Tomatoes

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Company Announcement

Ray & Mascari Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, is recalling 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes packaged in clam shell containers [20 oz. (1 lb. 4 oz) 567g] with UPC# 7 96553 20062 1, and a master case label with Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B because of the potential for them to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.

The recalled tomatoes were sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Ray & Mascari Inc. was notified by Hanshaw & Capling Farms of Immokalee, Florida that they were recalling the lot of tomatoes Ray & Mascari Inc. received and repacked into 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes. Hanshaw & Capling Farms initiated the recall due to the possible presence of Salmonella in their facility. Customers who received the recalled lots have been notified and provided information to further contact their customers and distribution centers with recall instructions.

This product is sold in plastic clamshells containing 4 tomatoes. The 4- count plastic clam shells have a VINE RIPE TOMATOES label containing a Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204. The master case would be a cardboard produce box with a lid, containing 12 4 count containers. The master case label would have Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased these 4 Count Vine Ripe Tomatoes should discard the product and do not consume. Consumers with questions or reports of any illness may contact Ray & Mascari Inc. at 1-317-637-0234, Monday- Saturday, 6am-5pm EST.

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Company Contact Information

Consumers:Ray & Mascari Inc. 1-317-637-0234

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USA, 08/05/2025

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Company Announcement Date:May 08, 2025FDA Publish Date:May 08, 2025Product Type:Food & Beverages
Foodborne IllnessReason for Announcement:

Potential Foodborne Illness – SalmonellaCompany Name:Advantage Health Matters Inc.Brand Name:

Organic traditionsProduct Description:

Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds

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Company Announcement

Advantage Health Matters of 5787 Steeles Ave W, North York, ON, Canada M9L 2W3, is recalling its 8-ounce packages of ” Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds ” food treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled ” Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds ” were distributed in states of New York, New Jersy and Virginia in retail stores and through mail orders.

The product comes in a 8 ounce, clear plastic package marked with lot # L250320200 on the back and with an expiration date of 05/02/2027 stamped on the side.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

This recall was triggered by a recall of a supplier in another country.

Production of the product has been suspended while the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 8 ounce packages of ” Organic Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds ” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at info@organictraditions.com.

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Company Contact Information

Consumers: info@organictraditions.com

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Canada, 04/05/2025

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Summary

Product

Tahini

Issue

Food – Microbial contamination – Salmonella

What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution

Alberta

Affected products

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Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Al Kanater	Tahini	908 g	5 285000 871200	PRO: 18/06/2024 EXP: 18/06/2026 Lot: T41806

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada, 05/05/2025

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Summary

Product

Shredded Coconut

Issue

Food – Microbial contamination – Salmonella

What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Distribution

Alberta

Affected products

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Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Hong Kong	Shredded Coconut	454 g	8 05128 50054 4	LOT NO.: GT0918003

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada, 06/05/2025

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Summary

Product

Coconut Meat

Issue

Food – Microbial contamination

What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Distribution

Alberta

British Columbia

Saskatchewan

Affected products

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Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Captain’s Choice	Coconut Meat	400 g	8 934791 920297	LOT NO.: H4030424L LOT NO.: H4050524L LOT NO.: H4070724L LOT NO.: H4100924L

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada, 07/05/2025

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Summary

Product

Jumbo Pumpkin seeds

Issue

Food – Microbial contamination – Salmonella

What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution

National

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Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Organic Traditions	Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds	227 g	6 27733 00175 5	L250212160 L250319170
Organic Traditions	Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds	454 g	6 27733 00180 9	L250319171

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Finland, 08/05/2025

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Tokmanni Oy has announced that it will withdraw one batch of flavoured, frosted peanuts from sale; Bandito Crunchy Peanut 100 g Hot Spicy (EAN 8710998456889). In studies, the batch in question, which has a best-before date of 18 November 2025, has been found to contain aflatoxin above the limit value set in EU legislation.

The defective batch has been on sale in Tokmanni chain stores for the first half of the year.

According to Tokmanni, customers can return the products they have purchased without a receipt to a Tokmanni store, where the price of the product will be refunded.

Further information for Tokmanni customers on Tokmanni’s website and:
Tokmanni customer service tel. 0800 147 200, asiakaspalvelu@tokmanni. Fi. Customer service is open Mon-Thu 10 am–6 pm and Fri 12 noon–5 pm.

Further information for the media: Maarit Mikkonen, Head of Investor Relations and Communications, 040 562 2282, maarit.mikkonen@tokmanni.fi

More information on mycotoxins can be found on the Finnish Food Authority’s website, for example.

The matter is handled by Mika Varjonen, Senior Specialist at the Finnish Food Authority, tel. 050 38 68 416, etunimi.sukunimi@ruokavirasto.fi.

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France, 07/05/2025

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Recalled Product Identification Information

• Product CategoryFeeding
• Product subcategoryFishery and aquaculture products
• Product Brand NameAll brands
• Model names or part numbersAll lots, all use-by dates
• Product identificationLotAll Lots
• Start/End of marketing dateOf the 01/01/2024 at 28/04/2025
• Storage temperatureProduct to be stored in the freezer
• Geographical area of saleDepartments: PARIS (75), SEINE-ET-MARNE (77), SEINE-SAINT-DENIS (93)
• DistributorsDepartment 93=>FRESH IVORY MARKET and TMF IVORY SERVICE. Department 75 (Paris 18th) =>GOMON EXOTIQUE, AT THE GRAND MARCHÉ DE DABOU and MARCHÉ D’ADJAMÉ. Department 77=>AT TAREK.

Practical information about the recall

• Reason for the recallProduct manufactured in a clandestine workshop for the processing and smoking of meat and fishery products.
• Risks to the consumerOther chemical
  contaminants Clostridium botulinum (botulism agent)
• Conduct to be followed by the consumerStop using
  No longer Use the product
  Destroy the product
• Health recommendationsBotulism is a rare disease that most often results from the consumption of contaminated food containing botulinum toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. This toxin develops in particular in canned goods or delicatessen products made by family or artisanal manufacturers for which the sterilization process has not been mastered. Symptoms usually appear 12 to 72 hours after ingesting contaminated food, but they can develop earlier or later (2 hours to 10 days). Botulinum poisoning is characterized by neurological signs: blurred vision, drooping eyelids, speech disorders, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, muscle weakness. Digestive signs (constipation, vomiting, diarrhea) often accompany the neurological signs.
• Compensation arrangementsOther (see additional information)
• End date of the recall procedureWednesday, May 28, 2025

France, 07/05/2025

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Recalled Product Identification Information

• Product CategoryFeeding
• Product subcategoryMeat
• Product Brand NameTEMPLE
• Model names or part numbersFLEISCHSCHNACKA PIECE 780G
• Product identificationGTINLotDate330109103260225120Use-by date: 07/06/2025
• PackagingVacuum
• Start/End of marketing dateOf the 02/05/2025 at 07/05/2025
• Storage temperatureProduct to be stored in the refrigerator
• Health markEN 68.166.001 CE
• Additional informationSelf-service sales
• Geographical area of saleFrance
• DistributorsSYSTÈME U, CARREFOUR (+CORA), GRAND FRAIS, INTERMARCHÉ, LECLERC

Practical information about the recall

• Reason for the recallPresence of Salmonella
• Risks to the consumerSalmonella spp (agent responsible for salmonellosis)
• Conduct to be followed by the consumerStop using
  No longer Use the product
  Return the product to the point of sale
  Contact the point of sale
  Destroy the product
• Health recommendationsFoodborne illnesses caused by salmonella result in sudden onset of gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhoea, vomiting) often accompanied by fever and headache that generally occur 6 to 72 hours after consumption of contaminated products. These symptoms may be more pronounced in young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption. If there are no symptoms within 7 days of consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. If the product must be cooked before consumption: cooking the products (hard-boiled eggs, pastries, poultry meat, etc.) at +65°C destroys these bacteria and prevents the consequences of such contamination.
• Contact number0603810560
• Compensation arrangementsRepayment
• End date of the recall procedureSunday, June 22, 2025

France, 29/04/2025

Recalled Product Identification Information

• Product CategoryFeeding
• Product subcategoryMeat
• Product Brand NameMEDINA
• Model names or part numbersHALAL ORIENTAL TURKEY SKEWER
• Product identificationGTINLotDate32764407328199775000107Use-by date 01/05/2025
• Product ListPoint_de_vente_-_Brochettes_orientales_MEDINA.pdfAttachment
• PackagingBulk Products
• Start/End of marketing dateOf the 18/04/2025 at 25/04/2025
• Storage temperatureProduct to be stored in the refrigerator
• Health markEN 69.135.001 CE
• Additional informationProducts sold in local butchers’ shops
• Geographical area of saleFrance
• DistributorsSee attached list of distribution points

Practical information about the recall

• Reason for the recallPresence of salmonella.
• Risks to the consumerSalmonella spp (agent responsible for salmonellosis)
• Conduct to be followed by the consumerStop using
  No longer Use the product
  Destroy the product
• Health recommendationsFoodborne illnesses caused by salmonella result in sudden onset of gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhoea, vomiting) often accompanied by fever and headache that generally occur 6 to 72 hours after consumption of contaminated products. These symptoms may be more pronounced in young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption. If there are no symptoms within 7 days of consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. If the product must be cooked before consumption: cooking the products (hard-boiled eggs, pastries, poultry meat, etc.) at +65°C destroys these bacteria and prevents the consequences of such contamination.
• Compensation arrangementsRepayment
• End date of the recall procedureMonday, May 12, 2025