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Belgium – SPANISH TAPAS SKEWER (270G) & TAPAS PLATTER (+-360G) – Salmonella

Posted on May 26, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Wildvermeersch BV recall
Product: SPANISH TAPAS SKEWER (270G) & TAPAS PLATTER (+-360G).
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

In agreement with the FASFC, Wildvermeersch BV is withdrawing the products “SPANISH TAPAS BROCHETTE (270G)” & “TAPAS PLATTER (+-360G)” from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Wildvermeersch BV asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale in which they were purchased, where they will be refunded to you.

Description of products:

– Product name SPANISH TAPAS SKEWER
– Use-by date (BBD) (“Use by”): 05/25/2023 and 05/26/23
– Batch number: 23136
– Sale period: from 05/18/2023 to 05/26/2023
– Type of packaging: plastic tray in a protected atmosphere
– Weight: 270g
The product was distributed via Okay stores.

– Product name TAPAS PLATTER
– Use-by date (BBD) (“Use by”): 05/25/2023
– Batch number: 23136
– Sale period: from 05/18/2023 to 05/25 /2023
– Type of packaging: plastic tray in a protected atmosphere
– Weight: 360g
The product was distributed via Colruyt stores.

For further information , contact:

Vermeersch Kristof: 050 45 14 14 / info@wildvermeersch.com

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Belgium – Tahin – sesame paste from the Mis brand – Salmonella

Posted on April 21, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Product: Tahin – sesame paste from the Mis brand.
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.
Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed rapid alert system), the FASFC is withdrawing Tahin – sesame paste – from the Mis brand from sale and is recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

The FASFC asks not to use this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product description:

– Product name: Tahin – sesame paste
– Brand: Mis
– Best before date (BDD): 13/10/2024
– Batch: E2022-00162-3
– Weight: 600g

This product was sold via various points of sale in Belgium.

For any additional information, you can contact the FASFC contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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Belgium – Chicken chipolatas (500g and 1kg) from the Belgian Quality brand – Salmonella

Posted on April 7, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Recall from Aldi
Product: Chicken chipolatas (500g and 1kg) from the Belgian Quality brand
Problem: Possible presence of Salmonella.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Product name: CHICKEN CHIPOLATA 500g
CHICKEN CHIPOLATA 1kg
Brand: Belgian Quality
EAN code: 27095690 (500g)
2007030027791 (1kg)
Expiration dates (BBD): 06/04/2023 (500g)
07/04/2023 (1kg)
Batch numbers: PMM680511123086 (500g)
PMM918711123086 (1kg)
Type of packaging: plastic tray
Weight: 500g / 1kg
Sales period: 29/03/2023- 06/04/2023
Points of sale: ALDI stores

  

REASON FOR RECALL

Possible presence of Salmonella in the above items.
ALDI has therefore decided to withdraw these products from the market and to recall them from consumers. Other ALDI products are not affected by this recall.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RISK

Possible symptoms of salmonella poisoning are: fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea within 12 to 48 hours of eating the contaminated food. The risk of infection is higher in the elderly, children, pregnant women and immunocompromised people.

Have you consumed this product and do you have these symptoms? Consult your GP and explain that you have consumed this product.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Please do not consume the product and return it to the store. Returned products will be refunded (also without receipt). For any additional information, you can contact our customer service: serviceclients@aldi.be .

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Belgium – “Tahina” tahini from the Setalkel brand – Salmonella

Posted on April 5, 2023 | Leave a comment

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FASFC recall
Product: “Tahina” tahini from the Setalkel brand.
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed Rapid Alert System), the FASFC withdrew from sale the tahini “Tahina” of the Setalkel brand and recalled it from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella .

The FASFC asks not to use this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product description:

– Product name: Tahina
– Brand: Setalkel
– Best before date (BDD): 01/12/2023
– Lot: 1329814
– Weight: 400g

This product was sold via:
– BV SALAM FOOD, Everselkiezel 110, 3550 Heusden-Zolder
– Kriakos Group NV, Chaussee de Louvain 650-652, 1030 Schaerbeek

For any additional information , you can contact the FASFC contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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Belgium – Belgian Quality brand chicken sausages -Salmonella

Posted on April 3, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Aldi recall
Product: Belgian Quality brand chicken sausages.
Problem: possible presence of Salmonella.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Product

name: CHICKEN SAUSAGES
Brand: Belgian Quality
EAN code: 200703003855
Expiration date: 02/04/2023
Batch number: 217208
Type of packaging: plastic tray
Weight: 600g
Sale period: from 24/ 03/2023 to 31/03/2023
Points of sale: ALDI stores

REASON FOR THE RECALL

Possible presence of Salmonella in the above article.
In consultation with the FASFC, we have therefore decided to withdraw this product from the market and to recall it to our customers. No other ALDI products are affected by this recall.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RISK

Possible symptoms of salmonella poisoning are: fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhea within 12 to 48 hours of eating the contaminated food. The risk of infection is higher in the elderly, children, pregnant women and immunocompromised people.

Have you consumed this product and do you have these symptoms? Consult your GP and explain that you have consumed this product.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Please do not consume the product and return it to the store.
Returned products will be refunded (also without receipt). For any additional information, you can contact serviceclients@aldi.be .

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Belgium – Pit & Pit Brand Corn Popcorn – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 27, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Pit & Pit Recall
Product: Pit & Pit Brand Corn Popcorn.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.

In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing the Pit & Pit brand’s “Popcorn Maize” product from sale and recalling it from consumers because of an excessively high aflatoxin content.

Pit & Pit asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it. A free return label can be requested by sending an email with the photo of the label to help@pit-pit.com. Upon receipt of the return, the product will be refunded.

Product description:

– Product name: Corn Popcorn
– Brand: Pit & Pit
– Type of packaging: transparent jar with black lid
– Expiry date (BDD): 30/09/2024
– Weight and batch numbers:

o 450g – Batches:
ULTGVTF8, UNF1S4HT & UOHCD33J 		 o 1.3kg – Batches:
ULTGVTF9, UNF1S4HU & UOHCD33K

The product was sold online, via the website www.pit-pit.com .

For any additional information , please contact: help@pit-pit.com .

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 Belgium – butter “La motte aux cristals de sel de Guérande” (250g) from the Ker Argoët brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 23, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Recall of Grand Frais
Product: butter “La motte aux cristals de sel de Guérande” (250g) from the Ker Argoët brand.
Problem: possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes.

In agreement with the FASFC, Grand Frais withdraws the butter “La motte aux cristals de sel de Guérande” from the Ker Argoët brand from sale and recalls it from consumers because of the possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes.

Grand Frais asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased with the receipt to request a refund.

Product description:

– Product name: La motte aux crystals de Guérande salt
– Brand: Ker Argoët
– Use-by date (BBD) (“Use by”): 04/17/2023
– Sale period: from 02/21/2023 to 03/15/2023
– Type of packaging: Aluminum/PE paper
– Weight: 250g

The product was distributed by:
Grand Frais Messancy.
Triangle Lorrain shopping area, Rue des Ardennes, 19, RN 81 6780 Messancy

For any additional information , contact the Grand Frais cheese maker’s Customer Service at the following address: contact@lefromagerdegrandfrais.fr .

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Belgium – “Organic Pofmaïs” (corn kernels for popcorn – 400g) from the Smaakt brand – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 23, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Recall by Varesa
Product: “Organic Pofmaïs” (corn kernels for popcorn – 400g) from the Smaakt brand.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, Varesa is withdrawing the product “Pofmaïs bio” (corn kernels for popcorn – 400g) from the Smaakt brand from sale and recalling it from consumers because of too high aflatoxin content.

Varesa asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product description:

– Product name: Organic Pofmaïs
– Brand: Smaakt
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 04/07/2024
– Batch number: 83A0123
– Sale period: from 08/03/2023 to 20/03/2023
– Type of packaging: plastic bag
– Weight: 400g

The product was distributed by:

AD Delhaize Dok Noord Dok-Noord 7 9000 Gent
AD Delhaize Zwijnaarde
Oudenaardse Steenweg 80 9000 Gent
Proxy Delhaize Wemmel
Kaasmarkt 51 1780 Wemmel

For further information , contact:

Lisa Lommelen
qa@varesa.be

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 Belgium – Sweet & salty “Farmhouse butter made from raw cow’s milk” (250g) from the Ferme Du Bierleux brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 9, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Recall of Ferme du Bierleux
Product: Sweet & salty “Farmhouse butter made from raw cow’s milk” (250g) from the Ferme Du Bierleux brand.
Problem: possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes.
In agreement with the FASFC, the Ferme du Bierleux is withdrawing the product “Beurre de ferme au raw cow’s milk” (sweet & salty) from the Ferme du Bierleux brand from sale and reminding consumers of it following the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The Bierleux farm asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased, where it will be refunded to them.

Product description:

Product name: Raw cow’s milk farm butter – sweet & salty
Brand: Ferme du Bierleux
Use-by date: 03/09/2023
Batch number: 090323
Sale period: from 02/23/2023 to 03/09/2023
Packaging: in white butter paper
Weight: 250 g

The product was distributed by:

Proxy Delhaize Avenue de la Salm 150 4980 Trois-Pont
Bergifa shop Bergifa 22 4990 Lierneux

For any further information , contact:
Mrs. Marie Dogne 0476/882142 mail: marie.dogne@gmail.com

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Belgium – “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” cheese -STEC E.coli

Posted on February 24, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Recall from Kaasimport Jan Dupont
Product: “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” cheese.
Problem: Possible presence of E.Coli (STEC).
In agreement with the FASFC, Kaasimport Jan Dupont, withdraws the cheese “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” from sale and reminds consumers of it because of the possible presence of E.Coli (STEC).

Kaasimport Jan Dupont asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale.

Product description:
– Product name: NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers
– Brand: NEUFCHATEL
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“best before (or end)”): 05/03/23
– Batch number: 601
– Sales period: from 01/20/2023 to 02/23/2023
– Type of packaging: paper packaging
– Weight: 200g

The product was distributed through various points of sale.

For any additional information , please contact: incident@dupontcheese.be .

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