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Belgium – “Fleur d’Audresselles” cheese from the Ste Godeleine brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Flower of Audresselles

In agreement with the AFSCA, CAMAL is withdrawing the “Fleur d’Audresselles” cheese (450g) of the Ste Godeleine brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

CAMAL asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased (after return to CAMAL, a refund will be made).

Product Description:

  • Product name: Audresselles flower
  • Brand: Ste Godeleine
  • Use-by date (UBD = “Use by”): 05/10/2024
  • Lot number: 30224
  • Sale period: from 08/27/24 to 09/03/24
  • Nature of packaging: 1st plastic film packaging and secondary packaging round cardboard box
  • Weight: 450 g

The product was distributed by CAMAL (Route de Légipont 12, 4671 BARCHON).

For any further information , please contact Mrs Benzina Leila: +32 04 345 67 82 and/or leila.benzina@camal.be.

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Belgium – Kippenboomstammetjes – chicken log – Salmonella

Posted on October 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

boom stacks

In agreement with the AFSCA,   “DELHAIZE MERELBEKE CENTRUM” is withdrawing the chicken logs “kippenboomstammetjes” from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

“DELHAIZE MERELBEKE CENTRUM” asks its customers not to consume this product and to kindly return it to the point of sale.

Product Description: 

Product name: kippenboomstammetjes

Expiry date (DLC):  05/10/2024

Packaging type: tray

Sales period : from 09/28/2024 to 10/01/2024

Product sold via Delhaize Merelbeke Centrum: Gaversesteenweg 2,

9820 Merelbeke.

For any  further information , please contact Marlysa Coessens via marlysa@delhaizemerelbeke.beor 09 210 85 20.

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Belgium – “Smoked Halibut” sold in the fish section of some Carrefour stores – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 9, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

screw

Brussels, 06-09-2024 – Following an inspection and as a precautionary measure to ensure consumer safety, CARREFOUR, in consultation with the AFSCA, is withdrawing from sale the product “Flétan Fumé” sold in the fish section of certain Carrefour stores in Belgium and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Product Description:

Name: Smoked Halibut

Brand: Carrefour 

EAN code – 1st digits: 2772876

Product sold in the fish department from 08/27/2024

The affected products were only sold in certain Carrefour stores:

Water Passage Street 2 4400 Flemalle
Charleroi Road 579 1410 Waterloo
Tahon Street 16 6041 Gosselies
Strandlaan 19 8670 Koksijde
Breakdown 967 2900 Shots
Albertlaan 80 9400 Nineve
Vlinderlaan 1 C 3360 Korbeek-Lo
Lower Country Street 1 4040 Herstal
Prince Boudewijnlaan 306 2650 Edegem Molenveld
De Robianostraat 155 2150 Borsbeek
Avenue Prince De Liège 57-59 5100 Legs
Parklaan 80-82 2300 Turnhout
Station Street 1 6110 Bomerée

All products have been withdrawn from sale. However, some of these products were marketed on the Belgian market before the withdrawal measure. It is therefore recommended that people who hold the product described above do not consume it and destroy it or return it to the point of sale where they will be reimbursed.

People who have consumed the above-mentioned product and who have a fever, whether isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease with an incubation period of up to eight weeks.

For any further information, you can contact Carrefour Belgium customer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday .

We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience .

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Belgium – Cold smoked duck breast whole and sliced – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Profuma srl

In agreement with the AFSCA, Profuma sprl is withdrawing whole and sliced ​​cold-smoked duck breast from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Profuma srl ​​asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where it will be refunded.

Product Description:
– Product Name: Whole and Sliced ​​Cold Smoked Duck Breast
– Use By Dates (UBD): 08/21/2024, 09/03/2024, 10/01/2024, 10/06/2024, 10/12/2024, 10/13/2024, 10/15/2024 & 10/19/2024 –
Batch Number: 142991
– Sales Period: 07/31/2024 to 08/20/2024
– Type of Packaging: Vacuum Packed
– Weight: Variable or 100g

The products were distributed by Profuma and sold through various points of sale .

For further information please contact:
Mr Shwartsberg or Sarah Korn
Telephone number: +3223347560

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Belgium – Recall of European Halal Food SPRL – LINAH brand ‘surimi’ and ‘Andalusian tuna’ salads – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

LINAH salad

In agreement with the AFSCA, EUROPEAN HALAL FOOD SPRL is withdrawing the ‘surimi’ and ‘tuna’ salads of the LINAH brand and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

EUROPEAN HALAL FOOD SPRL asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased. Reimbursement will be made on site.

Product description

  • Product Name: Surimi Salad
  • Brand: LINAH
  • Use-by date (UBD) (“Use by”): 09/09/24
  • Lot number(s): 160724
  • Sale period: 07/25/24 to 07/30/24
  • Nature of packaging: plastic dish
  • Weight: 200g
  • Product name: Andalusian Tuna
  • Brand: LINAH
  • Use-by date (UBD) (“Use by”): 08/19/2024
  • Lot number(s): 080724
  • Sales period: from 07/23/2024 to 07/30/2024
  • Nature of packaging: plastic dish
  • Weight: 200g
  • The products were sold at various points of sale in Belgium. 

For any further information , please contact:
Mr ZIANI YOUSSEF
Telephone number : 0478847606
Email: info@europeanhf.com

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Belgium – Mushrooms in a jar “Gemeiner WeißTäubling” and “Edelreizker geschnitten, eingelegt” from the Tpyzah brand – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on July 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

mushrooms

In agreement with the AFSCA, Lackmann Group is withdrawing the products “Gemeiner WeißTäubling” and “Edelreizker geschnitten, eingelegt” of the Tpyzah brand from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the presence of botulinum toxins.

Lackmann Group 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: Gemeiner WeißTäubling
  • Brand: Tpyzah
  • Minimum expiry date (BBD = “best before”): 20.05.2025
  • Lot number: 4250370532731
  • Sales period: from 08.04.2024 to 20.06.2024
  • Packaging type: glass jar
  • Weight: 500g
  • Product name: Edelreizker geschnitten, eingelegt
  • Brand: Tpyzah
  • Minimum expiry date (BBD = “best before”): 20.05.2025
  • Lot number: 4250370593657
  • Sales period: from 01/22/2024 to 07/23/2024
  • Packaging type: glass jar
  • Weight: 500g

The product was distributed by:

Store Name / Distribution Chain Name Street + number Postal code Municipality (city)
Nostalgia Rue Leon Theodor 142 1090 Throw Brussels
Hozain 440 Brussels Street 9050 Ledeberg Ghent

For further information please contact:

Malevska

02 779 37 21 (Jette)

09 230 96 70 (Ghent)

Info.hozain@gmail.com

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Belgium -Lemon Grass Powder – Bacillus cereus

Posted on July 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

gemalen citroengras

Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed), the AFSCA is withdrawing the product “lemon grass powder” (ground lemongrass) from the Cock Brand brand due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus.

The AFSCA asks that you do not consume this product and return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product Description :

– Product name: lemon grass powder

– Brand: Cock Brand

– Lot number: 2312202

– Expiration date (DDM): 02/15/2026

– Weight: 100g

The product was distributed through various outlets, including:

Sushi of the Detail 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve Rue des Wallons 8

Thai Store Sprl 5002 Saint-Servais Rue De Gembroux 378

Bestar Europe Bv 2100 Deurne (Antwerpen) Bisschoppenhoflaan 547-549

Welcome Asia Bv 3190 Boortmeerbeek Leuvensesteenweg 74b 

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

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Belgium – Chicken pepper/onion skewers, Chicken pineapple skewers, Chicken cubes, Chicken skewers, Chicken curry pepper skewers – Salmonella

Posted on July 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

kip pike

In agreement with the AFSCA, Paas Food Industries is withdrawing the Chicken skewers pepper/onion, Chicken skewers pineapple, Chicken cubes, Chicken skewers, Chicken skewers curry pepper from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Z asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased where it will be refunded.

Product Description

  • Product Name: Chicken Pepper/Onion Skewers, Chicken Pineapple Skewers, Chicken Dice, Chicken Skewers, Chicken Curry Pepper Skewers
  • Brand: Paas Food Industries
  • Use-by date ( UBD) (“Use by”): 07/19/2024
  • Lot number: 1341313
  • Sales period: from 07/10/2024 to 07/15/2024
  • Nature of packaging: plastic tray
  • Weight :
    • Chicken pepper/onion skewers: 450g
    • Pineapple chicken skewers: 450g; 625g; 3120g
    • Chicken cubes: 500g
    • Chicken skewers: 450g; 3120g 
    • Chicken curry pepper skewers: 450g

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Belgium – Tuna steak – sold in the fish section of Carrefour – Salmonella

Posted on July 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Tone steak

Following the detection of the presence of Salmonella, the company COMPTOIRS  OCEANIQUES is today withdrawing the sale of “STEAK DE THON”. This is the batch with the following characteristics:Nature of Product: tuna steak

Product sold in the fish section of Carrefour between 07/09/2024 and 07/15/2024

Lot No.: 3907

Expiration date (DLC): 07/19/2024

All products have been withdrawn from sale. However, some of these products were marketed on the Belgian market before the withdrawal measure. Consumers who have the above-mentioned products in their possession are requested not to consume them and to return them to the point of sale, where they will be refunded.

Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal symptoms often accompanied by fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption of contaminated products. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly.

People who have consumed one of the above-mentioned products and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

For any further information, you can contact Carrefour Belgium customer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11,
from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused.

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Belgium – “Abondance raw milk AOP” cheese from the Itinéraire des Saveurs brand – STEC E.coli

Posted on July 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

cheese

The “Fromagerie des Pays de Savoie” is withdrawing from sale “Abondance raw milk AOP” cheese from the Itinéraire des Saveurs brand.

A microbiological test revealed the presence of Escherichia coli (STEC).                                                                                                                     

Product :

Product: “Abondance raw milk AOP” cheese

Brand: Itinerary of Flavors

Expiry date (DDM): 02/08/2024 – lots A4157003261 and A4158000761

Expiration date (DDM): 08/15/2024 – Lot: A4164003374

EAN: 3250391408818

Weight: 200g

The products were marketed in Intermarché & Intermarché by Mestdagh points of sale between June 25 and July 12, 2024.

Please do not consume this product and return it to this  store where you will be refunded.

Escherichia coli STEC can cause, within a week of consuming contaminated products, diarrhea, sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present these types of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, informing them of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase.

For any questions, you can call the company Fromageries des Pays de Savoie
at 0033 805 805 950 or via itmai_be_recall@mousquetaires.com

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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