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Catalonia – Presence of Salmonella in alfalfa sprouts

Posted on November 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Alfalfa Tugas of the alert

The presence of Salmonella in sprouted alfalfa sprouts of the TUGAS brand from Spain is reported.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name:  Alfalfa sprouts
  • Brand:  Tugas
  • Product appearance: Plastic bag
  • Batch number:  120142012
  • Expiry date:  08/11/2024
  • Unit weight:  150g
  • Temperature:  Refrigeration

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia , Andalusia, the Balearic Islands, the Valencian Community, La Rioja and Madrid, and it cannot be ruled out that there may be redistribution to other autonomous communities.

In relation to the information received by the health authorities of La Rioja, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has communicated this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the  European Food Alert Network .

The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and present symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (mainly diarrhea and/or vomiting accompanied by fever and headache) it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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Catalonia – Extension of information on the alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked hands and precooked pork feet

Posted on November 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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As an extension of the alert regarding the presence of listeria monocytogenes in cooked hands and pork feet of the “El Mercado de ALDI” brand and precooked pork feet of the “BONPREU” brand from Catalonia, new Products involved:

  • Product name: Cooked ear

Marketed through the following brands: Totcuit – Comercial Ancares – Comercial Pocre – Carns Albet – El Senglar – Embutidos Santa Cruz – Germans Gracia – Segell d’Or – Serratelles – Alimentbarna – Carns Ausió Rifà – Can Llobateras – Caso Tió – Tendem Fragadis – Subirat sausages – Arderiu meats – Friopalau.

  • Product name: Cooked morro   

Marketed through the following brands: Totcuit – Comercial Pocre – Albet Meats – El Senglar – Santa Cruz Sausages – Segel d’Or – Serratelles – Alimentbarna – Ausió Rifà Meats – Caso Tió – Tendem Fragadis – Subirats Sausages – Arderiu Meats – Innovation and Tradition – Commercial Baides – Friopalau.

  • Product name: Pre-cooked pig’s ear  

Brand: Good Price

  • Product name: Pre-cooked pork shoulder   

Brand: Good Price

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in Catalonia. 

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has communicated this information to the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency through the  European Food Alert Network .

The market withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned products in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming them .

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with listeriosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center.

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Spain – Possible presence of Salmonella spp in sprouts from Spain, with raw material from Italy (Ref. ES2023/584)

Posted on October 31, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Different brands of sprouts

Mix of sprouts

The possible presence of Salmonella is reported in the products Sprouted collard greens and mixed sprouts, of the BROT D’OR brand, the sprouted collard greens and sprouted mezclum products, of the VERITAS brand, and the product mix of 4 sprouts, from the VEGETALIA brand, from Spain.

The data of the products involved are:

  • Product name: Sprouted cabbage sprouts // Sprouted cabbage sprouts
  • Brand: BROT D’OR
  • Other mentions on the label: Bio
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 70g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Sprouts mix // Sprouts mix
  • Brand: BROT D’OR
  • Other mentions on the label: Alfalfa, Lombardy cabbage, broccoli and leek
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 70g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Lombard cabbage sprouts
  • Brand: VERITAS
  • Other mentions on the label: Ecológicos
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 50g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Germinados de mezclum
  • Brand: VERITAS
  • Other mentions on the label: Ecológicos
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 50g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Mix of 4 sprouts
  • Brand: VEGETALIA
  • Other mentions on the label: Organic farming
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 70g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia and the Valencian Community. 

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has communicated this information to the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency through the  European Food Alert Network .

The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and present symptoms compatible with Salmonella (mainly diarrhea and/or vomiting accompanied by fever and headache) it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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Catalonia – Possible presence of Salmonella in frozen croquettes

Posted on October 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Las croquetas de Fer brand croquettes

The possible presence of salmonella in frozen croquettes of all varieties of the LAS CROQUETAS DE FER brand from Spain is reported.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name:  Croquettes (All varieties)
  • Brand:  LAS CROQUETAS DE FER
  • Product appearance: Bag
  • Batch number: The batch number matches the date of manufacture, and all croquettes made between 09/13/2024 and 10/15/2024 are affected.
  • Expiration date: Dates between 03/13/2026 and 04/15/2026 are affected.
  • Unit weight:  1 Kg.
  • Temperature:  Frozen

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of  Catalonia , Andalusia, the Balearic Islands, Castile-La Mancha, Castile and Leon, Extremadura, the Valencian Community, Galicia, La Rioja and the Community of Madrid, if well, it cannot be ruled out that there may be redistributions to other autonomous communities.

In relation to the information received by the health authorities of Extremadura, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has communicated this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the  European Food Alert Network .

The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (mainly diarrhea and/or vomiting accompanied by fever and headache), it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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Catalonia – Alert due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from Spain

Posted on October 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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salmon listeria

The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in sliced ​​smoked salmon of the DIA World Selection brand from Spain is reported.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name:  Smoked Salmon
  • Brand:  DIA World Selection
  • Product appearance: sliced ​​in plastic packaging of 100 g/unit
  • Lot number:  24241A110
  • Expiry date: 04/10/2024
  • Unit weight:  100 g
  • Temperature:  refrigerated

In relation to the information received by the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency has communicated this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the  Coordinated System of Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI)

The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and present symptoms compatible with listeriosis, it is recommended to go to a health center.

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Spain – Extension of information on the alert for the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from Spain

Posted on August 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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cheese

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) expands the information regarding the alert for the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis in soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from Spain (Ref: ES2024 /442) .

As a result of the study of an outbreak of salmonellosis in Catalonia with five affected, a new soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk from the F ormatgeria Mas d’Eroles brand has tested positive for Salmonella spp.

These products are being withdrawn from the marketing channels since the start of the alert notification.

People who have products included in this alert at home are advised to refrain from consuming them.

As an extension of the information transmitted on 07/08/2024, the autonomous community of Catalonia has informed the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency through the Coordinated Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI) that as a result from the study of an outbreak of salmonellosis in Catalonia with five affected, a new soft cheese made with raw sheep’s milk has tested positive for Salmonella spp.

The updated data for the products involved are:

  • Product name (on label): CLEVER
  • Brand/commercial name: FORMATGERIA MAS D’EROLES
  • Product appearance: Whole piece
  • Lot number: 140524
  • Best before date: 31/12/2024
  • Unit weight: 400 g
  • Temperature: Refrigerated

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Catalonia – Detection of Clostridium botulinum toxin in canned mushrooms in brine

Posted on June 28, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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canned mushrooms that corresponds to the alerted product

The Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency (AESAN) has received, through the European Food Alert Network, an alert notification from Germany for the detection of Clostridium botulinum toxin in canned mushrooms in brine from Russia , and has communicated this to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels.

The product data are:

  • Name of the product on the label: Common white russula ( Russula delica ) cut, in brine.
  • Brand Name: Tpyzah
  • Product appearance: Glass packaging
  • Barcode number:  4250370532731
  • Best before date: 20/5/2025
  • Weight: 500 g

The product has been distributed in Catalonia and other autonomous communities. So far, there is no record of anyone affected in Catalonia.

The Catalan Public Health Agency has carried out the identification and withdrawal of the product involved in those establishments specializing in the marketing of food originating in other countries that have received it.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have this product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it due to the risk of serious poisoning. 

If you have consumed the affected product and present symptoms compatible with botulism (fatigue, weakness, blurred vision, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty speaking…) it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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Catalonia – Alert due to the presence of Salmonella in Carpaccio

Posted on June 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Carpaccio great selection

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has communicated to the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) through the Coordinated Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI), an alert for the presence of Salmonella in carpaccio from ‘Spain.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name: Carpaccio with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and sauce
  • Brand name: Roler Gran Selección
  • Product appearance: Packaging
  • Lot number: 224124
  • Expiry date: 03/06/2024
  • Weight: 110 g
  • Temperature: Refrigerated

According to the available information, the initial distribution was in Catalonia , although it cannot be ruled out that there could be redistributions to other autonomous communities.

AESAN has transferred this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the SCIRI in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center.

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Spain – Extension of information on the alert for the presence of Salmonella in alfalfa sprouts

Posted on May 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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alfalfa

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has communicated through the  Coordinated System of Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI)  an extension of the information on the alert regarding the possible presence of Salmonella in sprouted alfalfa sprouts of the brand Duties from Spain:  as a precautionary measure, the withdrawal of the product is extended to the 150 g format and to all lots on the market, with an expiry date of 11/05/2024 or earlier, for both formats, 50 g 150 g.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name:  Alfalfa. Germinated sprouts.
  • Brand:  Tugas
  • Product appearance: Plastic bag
  • Lot number and expiration date: All lots with an expiration date of 05/11/24 or earlier.
  • Unit weight:  50g and 150g
  • Temperature:  Refrigerated

According to the available information, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia,  Andalusia, Aragon, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, the Valencian Community and the Community of Madrid, although it cannot be ruled out that there may be redistribution to other autonomous communities.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has transferred this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through SCIRI, with the aim of verifying the withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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Catalonia – Alert due to the presence of Salmonella in alfalfa sprouts from Spain

Posted on May 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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alfalfa

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has communicated through the  Coordinated Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI)  an alert regarding the possible presence of Salmonella in sprouts of Tugas brand alfalfa from ‘Spain.  

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name:  Alfalfa. Germinated sprouts.
  • Brand:  Tugas
  • Product appearance: Plastic bag
  • Lot number:  5140012S106E
  • Expiry date: 05/03/2024
  • Unit weight:  50 g
  • Temperature:  Refrigerated

AESAN has transferred this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the SCIRI, with the aim of verifying the withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels.

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia and Galicia.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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