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 Gluten free Walnut biscuit from the brand Damhert Nutrition NV. Aflatoxin B1

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Recall by Damhert Nutrition NV
Product: Gluten free Walnut biscuit from the brand Damhert Nutrition NV.
Problem: Too high content of aflatoxin B1 in rice flour.

In agreement with the FASFC, Damhert Nutrition NV withdraws the product “Gluten free Walnut Biscuit” from sale and recalls it from consumers because of too high aflatoxin B1 content in rice flour.

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

If you are in possession of this product, please return it to your local point of sale so that we can refund the purchase price. For more information, you can contact Damhert Consumer Services on +32 11 42 50 39, available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by e-mail at info@damhert.com .

Product description

– Product name: Gluten free Walnut cookie
– Brand: Damhert Nutrition NV
– Dates of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”) and batch numbers: 20/12/2023, 5/01/2024, 12/01/2024 & 01/26/2024
– Sales period: from 06/14/2023 to 08/14/2023
– Type of packaging: plastic tray and plastic film with label
– Weight: 160g

The product was distributed by various points of sale.

For more information , you can contact Damhert Consumer Services on +32 11 42 50 39, available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by e-mail at info@damhert.com .

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Belgium – Chicken thighs 2 kg (frozen) of the Everyday brand – Salmonella

Posted on July 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Product: Chicken thighs 2 kg (frozen) of the Everyday brand.
Problem: Possible presence of Salmonella.
During an internal check, the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis was found in a sample of Everyday whole chicken thighs (frozen) with the dates of minimum durability 19/9/2024, 21/9/2024 and 30/9/2024 .

In consultation with the FASFC, Colruyt has therefore decided to withdraw the products concerned from sale.

Customers who have purchased this product are invited not to consume it and to bring it back to the store, where they will be reimbursed. In the meantime, all stores have removed the affected products from the shelves.

Product description:

Everyday whole chicken thighs 2 kg (frozen)
Date of minimum durability (BDD): 19/9/2024, 21/9/2024 and 30/9/2024
Sale period: from 29/3/2023 to 25/7/2023 included
Article number: 13650

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Belgium – Poultry hamburger – Salmonella

Posted on July 7, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Recall from Fiers NV
Product: Poultry hamburger
Nature of the problem: presence of Salmonella

In agreement with the FASFC, Fiers NV withdraws the Poultry Hamburger from sale and recalls it from consumers due to the presence of Salmonella.
Fiers NV 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: Poultry hamburger
– Brand: Fiers
– Use-by dates (BBD) (“Use by”): 04-07-2023 / 05-07-2023 / 06-07-2023
– Batch number: 79393 – 79553 – 79691
– Sales period: from 06/27/2023 to 06/29/2023
– Type of packaging: transparent plastic dish
– Weight: 2 pieces per packaging

06/07/2023
Recall from Fiers NV
Product: Poultry hamburger
Nature of the problem: presence of Salmonella

In agreement with the FASFC, Fiers NV withdraws the Poultry Hamburger from sale and recalls it from consumers due to the presence of Salmonella.
Fiers NV 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: Poultry hamburger
– Brand: Fiers
– Use-by dates (BBD) (“Use by”): 04-07-2023 / 05-07-2023 / 06-07-2023
– Batch number: 79393 – 79553 – 79691
– Sales period: from 06/27/2023 to 06/29/2023
– Type of packaging: transparent plastic dish
– Weight: 2 pieces per packaging

The product was distributed by:

CARREFOUR EXPRESS NIEUWPOORT Albert I Laan 213, 8620 Nieuwpoort
GB ZWIJNAARDE ZWIJNAARDSESTEENWEG 736, 9000 GENT
GB MARKET AALST Hovenierstraat 20, 9300 Aalst
Proxy Denderleeuw A. DE COCKSTRAAT 13, 9470 Denderleeuw

For any additional information , contact Mrs. Vandenheede; kwaliteit@fiers.net or 04778/493117

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Belgium – Ottavi brand goat cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 3, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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FASFC recall
Product: Ottavi brand goat cheese.
Problem: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
The FASFC is withdrawing the “Tomme Brebis GM” and “Tomme Brebis PM” goat cheeses of the Ottavi brand from sale and is recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The FASFC asks not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale.

Description of products:

Category: Goat cheese
Name of products: Tomme Brebis GM and Tomme Brebis PM
Brand: Ottavi
Batches: all batches
Expiry dates (DLC): all dates between 16/06/23 and 15/09 /23 are concerned
Weight: 700g & 700g x6

The products were sold via several points of sale in Belgium.

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

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

Posted on May 26, 2023 by | 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 by | 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 by | 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 by | 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 by | 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 by | 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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