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Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Coastguard Seafoods Smoked Salmon Due to the Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.61
Product: Coastguard Seafoods Smoked Salmon
Batch Code: 208; use-by date: 31.09.2020
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Coastguard Seafoods is recalling all packs of the above batch of its smoked salmon (hot smoked and cold smoked) due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.  Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.  

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Coastguard Seafoods

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Luxembourg – RECALL: GORGONZOLA OF THE AUCHAN BRAND – RISK OF THE PRESENCE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES

Posted on September 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Last name GORGONZOLA
Mark AUCHAN
Unit 150 g
Bar code 3596710406647
Best before date (DLC) 01/10/2020
Lot P230003

Danger  : Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache, and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as the immunocompromised and the elderly and young children may experience neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also pay special attention to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

Source of information: Recall notification by Auchan

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

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Iceland – Suspicion of Salmonella in Chicken

Posted on September 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

MAST

Food Poisoning Salmonella

Matvælastofnun warns against consuming a certain chicken due to suspicion of salmonella. Reykjagarður hf. has suspended sales and recalls from the market one batch of chicken.

The recall only covers the following traceability number:

  • Product names: Holta, Kjörfugl and Króna chicken (Whole bird, breast, puffins, bits)
  • Traceability number: 001-20-33-1-02
  • Distribution: Iceland stores, Hagkaupsverslanir, Krónan, KR, Kjarval, Nettó, Costco, Extra24, Heimkaup, Kaupfélag Skagfirðinga, Bjarnabúð, Kjörbúðin, Hlíðakaup

Consumers who have purchased chickens with this traceability number are asked to return the product to the relevant store or directly to Reykjagarður hf., Fossháls 1, 110 Reykjavík.

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France – AUCHAN brand Gorgonzola 150g

Posted on September 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: AUCHAN brand Gorgonzola 150g

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying them of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3596710406647

▸ Lot
P230003

▸ DLC
01/10/2020

▸ Veterinary identification number
IT 01 532 CE

▸ Consumer service contact
CASTELLI FRANCE SA is available to consumers to answer their questions at the telephone numbers: 06 22 38 23 55.

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

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France – Gorgonzola PDO 150g from Castelli France

Posted on September 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Oulah

Product recall: Gorgonzola PDO 150g from Castelli France

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying them of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Presentation
tray of approximately 150g

▸ Barcode
2 449 187 XXX XXX

▸ DLC
02/10/2020

▸ Lot
P231005

▸ Sanitary stamp
IT 01 532 CE

▸ Consumer service contact
CASTELLI FRANCE SA is available to consumers to answer their questions on the toll-free number: 0805 805 950 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

▸ Source
https://www.carrefour.fr/

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens, Alfalfa & Onion and Alfalfa & Radish recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on September 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Recall details

Ottawa, September 22, 2020 – The Food Recall Warning issued on September 19, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Sunsprout Natural Foods is recalling Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens, Alfalfa & Onion and Alfalfa & Radish from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants, and institutions should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Sunsprout Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Onion 100 g 0 57621 13516 1 All best before dates up to and including BBOCT05
Sunsprout Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Radish 100 g 0 57621 13512 3 All best before dates up to and including BBOCT05

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Background

This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

Public Health Ontario is investigating an outbreak of human illness associated with consumption of these products.

Related recalls

2020-09-19 – Sprouts Alive brand and Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa recalled due to Salmonella

2020-08-11 – Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Radish may be unsafe due to Salmonella

Product photos

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  • Sunsprout - Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Onion
  • Sunsprout - Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Radish

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

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Belgium – Minced poultry meat and flavoured brand Kok O’rell. – Salmonella

Posted on September 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, EUROKIP is withdrawing SEASONED MINCED POULTRY MEAT from sale and is recalling it to consumers because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

EUROKIP asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. It will be refunded even without a receipt.
The product is, at the same time, withdrawn from sale.

Product description

– Product name: SEASONED MINCED POULTRY MEAT
– Brand: Kok O’Rell
– Use by date (BBD) (“To be consumed until”): 23/09/2020
– Lot number (s) ( s): 134110
– Sales period: from 09/16/2020 to 09/19/2020
– Type of packaging: transparent / black plastic container – 500g

Label used by Goesting Delicatessen, PNK BV, Gevanvo:

The product has been distributed by:

– VAN EETVELDE – MEERT – Stwg naar oudegem 173, 9308 GIJZEGEM
– DISCOUNT SONCK – Groenlaan 79, 9550 HERZELE
– VLEUGELS VOEDING – Edegemsestraat 141, 2640 MORTSEL
– PROOST SUPERMARKT – Lange Leemstraat 145, 71STAVICT – Lange Leemstraat 145,71straat DEL71straat – 3071 DELAVICTING- 3071ANTWERTING- ZENWERTING – 3071straat – Lange Leemstraat
– 3071straat, ERPS KWERPS
– PNK BV – Geluwestraat 9, 8940 WERVIK
– GEVANVO – Ijzerhand 43, 9120 BEVEREN

For any further information , contact:
Madame Tina Vanschoubroek
03/771 14 35 or tina@eurokip.be

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France – Cora brand Gorgonzola PDO 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Oulah

Product recall: Cora brand Gorgonzola PDO 150g

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of listeria

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for refund or exchange.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying them of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3.257.986.760.115

▸ Lot
P 230005

▸ DLC
01/10/2020

▸ Source
https://www.cora.fr/

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UK – Faughan Foods extends its recall of Glensallagh Chicken Breast Products because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Faughan Foods has taken the precautionary step of extending its recall of Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces to include two additional batches and a further product, Glensallagh Tikka Style Chicken Pieces, because the products might contain Listeria monocytogenes. These products were sold in Lidl Northern Ireland stores only.

Product details

Glensallagh Roast Chicken Pieces
Pack size 240g
Batch code P3629 and P4629
Best before 02 October 2020
Glensallagh Tikka Style Chicken Pieces
Pack size 240g
Batch code P3629 and P4629
Best before 02 October 2020

Risk statement

The products listed above might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

Faughan Foods is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Customer notice: Glensallagh Roast Chicken Breast Pieces and Tikka Pieces(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought either of the above products do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

About product recalls and withdrawals

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food. In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued. This provides local authorities with details of specific action to be taken on behalf of consumers.

Ref: FSA-PRIN-43-2020-update-1

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Ireland – Dunnes Stores Recalls its Cooked Chicken Pieces and Cooked Chicken Tikka Pieces due to the Possible Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.60
Product: Dunnes Stores My Family Favourites Cooked Chicken Pieces;
Dunnes Stores My Family Favourites Cooked Chicken Tikka Pieces;
pack size: 240g.
Batch Code: All batch codes, all use-by dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

As a precaution, Dunnes Stores is recalling the above cooked chicken products due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.  Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected products were sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.

Dunnes cooked chicken

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