Author Archives: KSW

France – Products Packaging Anomalies

Gov France

Snails in court broth

Gov France

Provençal terrine

Italy – WALNUT SAUCE – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : MAGRINI LE DELIZIE SRL

Name : WALNUT SAUCE

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 12 March 2024

Documentation

Documentation

France – FRESH EMB CHABICHOU DU POITOU 150g ITM – STEC E.coli O103:H2

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
INTERMARCHE
Model names or references
FRESH EMB CHABICHOU DU POITOU 150G INTERMARCHE
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
32500391104093 240461602 Minimum durability date 04/22/2024
Packaging
filmed wooden tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/29/2024 to 03/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR.79.061.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
BASE INTERMARCHE 1 ROUTE DE ROBINETTES 16440 ROULLET ST ESTEPHE

Research – Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on microbiological risk assessment of viruses in foods Part 2: prevention and intervention measures – Summary

FAO

In the Part 1 Expert meeting, the virus-commodity combinations ranked of highest priority were human norovirus and hepatitis A virus in shellfish, fresh and frozen produce, prepared and ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, and hepatitis E virus in pork and wild game.

The Part 2 Expert meeting focused on these virus- commodity combinations and their associated contamination routes. Human faecal matter and vomit from infected individuals are the primary sources of contamination for norovirus and hepatitis A virus.
Across the food supply chain, the primary contamination routes are faecally-impacted waters, food handlers carrying foodborne viruses, and surfaces. Zoonotic hepatitis E virus is present in the meat, organ tissues, and excretions of infected swine and some game animals. Since that initial expert meeting report from 2008, awareness of the public health importance of these foodborne virus-commodity combinations has increased, resulting in additions or changes to some food supply chain management strategies and
research initiatives. Prevention remains the cornerstone of control of foodborne viruses. This is because these viruses are environmentally persistent and resistant to many treatments commonly used to inactivate foodborne pathogens. Effective inactivation methods continue to be necessary and are currently being evaluated.

Germany- Froosh – STRAWBERRY BANANA GUAVA (smoothie, 250ml and 150ml) – Patulin

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

March 11, 2024

Product name:

Froosh – STRAWBERRY BANANA GUAVA (smoothie, 250ml and 150ml)

Product images:

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Glass bottle with printed label and screw cap

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Illustration of the label

Manufacturer (distributor):

Fazer Lifestyle Foods/Fazer Finland: Fazer Sweden AB, Lindhagensgatan 120, 10425 Stockholm/Sweden

Reason for warning:

Contamination with patulin

Packaging Unit:

250ml and 150ml

Durability:

150 ml (item number 09255), best before date: September 2nd, 2024, October 13th, 2024; 250 ml (item number 05442), best before date: August 4th, 2024, October 6th, 2024, October 26th, 2024

Lot identification:

150ml: item number 09255 and 250ml: item number 05442

Click to access Kundenaushang+DE+Froosh.pdf

myco

Australia – Moringafi Green Juice 270g – Salmonella

FSANZ

Moringafi Green Juice

Moringafi is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale online.

Date markings:

Expiry 25/06/25

Problem:

The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination.

Food Safety Hazard:

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

What to do:

Consumers should not eat this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should contact Moringafi to organise a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Moringafi 1800667464
https://www.moringafi.com.au/products/green-juice

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Morocco – Food Safety Office: Moroccan Strawberries Cleared of Hepatitis A Virus – Norovirus

Morocco World News

Rabat – The National Office for Food Safety in Morocco (ONSSA) confirmed on Friday that Moroccan strawberries exported to Europe have been cleared of Hepatitis A virus contamination, following an extensive investigation.

The statement from the office comes after the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) was triggered in Europe and raised concerns over the safety of Moroccan strawberries, alleging the presence of the Hepatitis A virus.

In the wake of the alert, ONSSA carried out extensive analysis. The results showed that strawberries tested negative for both Hepatitis A and Norovirus.

Switzerland – Sweet Ground Paprika – Salmonella

FSVO

An official analysis revealed salmonella in paprika from the Hazra mark. As a health risk cannot be excluded, the Federal Office of Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (FSVO) recommends not consume the product concerned. BAK-SAN GmbH immediately withdrew the proceeds from the sale and ordered a recall.

Product, brand: sweet ground paprika, Hazra
Packaging: 150 g
Lot number: 611412
Minimum durability date: December 2026
Points of sale: various

Iceland – Mycotoxin in fruit shakes – Patulin

MAST

The Swedish Food Agency warns against the consumption of several batches of Froosh strawberry, banana & guava shake (smoothie) 250 ml and 150 ml imported by Core wholesaler because the product did not pass the quality control of the production. The mold toxin patulin was detected too high in the product. The company has, in consultation with the health authorities of Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Kópavog, Mosfellsbær and Seltjarnarness, recalled the product.

The recall only applies to the following production batches:

  • Brand : Froosh
  • Product name : Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava
  • Manufacturer: Fazer
  • Importer: Core Wholesaler
  • Country of manufacture: Sweden
  • Batch number/best before date: 150 ml 3.8.2024, 1.9.2024, 7.9.2024. 250 ml 4.8.2024, 6.10.2024, 13. 10.2024
  • Storage conditions : Refrigerate product after opening
  • Distribution: Bonus, Krónan, Samkaup, Hagkaup, Melabúðin and Fjarðarkaup

New Zealand – Waiheke Herbs brand Asian Herb Spread, Fresh Asian herbs with chilli & ginger – Possible Microbial Contamination

MPI

12 March 2024: Waiheke Herbs Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Waiheke Herbs brand Asian Herb Spread, Fresh Asian herbs with chilli & ginger as usual food safety steps have not been followed which may lead to an increase in bacteria.