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Netherlands – Important safety warning for various ripened goat cheeses Bettinehoeve – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 29, 2020 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Bettinehoeve is preventively recalling its ripened goat’s cheeses with white mold rind due to a possible listeria contamination.

It concerns the following products:  

Warning
Product name EAN code ce Expiry dates
  • Bettine matured goat cheese 200g
  • 8712023011292
 Between 10/28/2020 and 12/30/2020
  • Bettine Blanc matured goat cheese 450g
  • 8712023020089
 Between 10/28/2020 and 12/30/2020
  • Bettine Blanc matured goat cheese 1kg
  • 8712023011209
  • 8712023001774
  • 8712023020027
  • 8712023000852
  • 8712023000821
  • 290020CWWWWWC
  • 2885220WWWWWC
 Between 10/28/2020 and 12/30/2020
  • Bettine BIO Blanc matured goat cheese 1kg
  • 8712023014156
 Between 10/28/2020 and 12/30/2020

Bettinehoeve advises not to consume these cheeses, because they may contain traces of Listeria monocytogenes. This can pose serious health risks, especially in risk groups such as very young children, pregnant, elderly and people with low immunity. 

No contamination has been demonstrated on the end products. A potential source of contamination has only been identified during testing in the environment at the production site. Bettinehoeve has decided to recall all matured goat cheese products (with white mold crust) as a precaution from distributors, retailers and food service partners. 

Contamination is excluded for all other products such as fresh goat’s cheeses and dairy products. These goat dairy products are not contaminated, because these products are produced at a different production location. 

Consumers can call the telephone number +31 (0) 76-502 22 47 

See also: website Bettinehoeve

Download ‘Important safety warning for various ripened goat cheeses Bettinehoeve’

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Warning | 28-10-2020

Different packs of goat cheese

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Germany – Turkey breast ham, sliced ​​(approx. 100 – 150g) and turkey breast ham in one piece (approx. 200 – 250g) – Salmonella

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LMW

Warning type:

Food

Date of first publication:

28.10.2020

Product name:

Turkey breast ham, sliced ​​(approx. 100 – 150g) and turkey breast ham in one piece (approx. 200 – 250g)

Manufacturer (distributor):

Gönnataler Putenspezialitäten GmbH Gönnabach 2 07778 Altengönna

Reason for warning:

Salmonella in 25g

Durability:

November 8, 2020 to November 19, 2020

Production date:

09/10/2020

Additional Information:

The manufacturer voluntarily recalls the above-mentioned products in terms of preventive consumer protection. The products were placed on the market in the federal states of Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Lower Saxony, Hesse, Saxony and Thuringia.

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Brandenburg:

Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de

Hesse:

Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de

Lower Saxony:

poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de

Saxony:

poststelle@sms.sachsen.de

Saxony-Anhalt:

poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de

Thuringia:

LM-Ueberektiven@tlv.thueringen.de

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Ireland – Recall of Certain Batches of Baily and Kish Salmon Simply Smoked Due to the Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

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FSAI

Wednesday, 28 October 2020

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.74
Product: Baily & Kish Salmon Simply Smoked; approval number: IE DN 0004 EC
Batch Code: Please see batch codes and use by dates in table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Kish Fish are recalling all packs of the above batches of its Baily & Kish Salmon Simply Smoked due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are advised to check their freezers for the implicated batches. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the affected batches.

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 display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

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

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Table smoked salmon
Salmon 100g
Salmon 200g

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Netherlands – Important Safety Warning PLUS Spanish Fuet Sweet Tomato and PLUS Spanish Fuet BBQ – Salmonella

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NVWA

PLUS Supermarkets has decided to immediately recall 2 products from the stores. It’s about:

Warning
Description Barcode Best before
PLUS Spanish fuet sweet tomato PACK 150GR 8710624810764 31-10-20
PLUS Spanish Fuet BBQ PAK 150GR 8710624810757 3-11-20
5-11-20
19-11-20

The products may contain salmonella. Consuming the fuet with these expiration dates can cause food infections and pose a health hazard, especially in young children, the elderly, people with a weakened immune system and pregnant women. Consult your doctor or general practitioner if you have any questions about health problems.

Customers are urged not to eat the products and to return them to a PLUS store.

If you have any questions, please contact PLUS Consumer Service on 0800-222 44 43 (free). They are available on working days from 08:00 to 19:00 and on Saturday from 08:00 to 16:00.

Download ‘Important Safety Warning PLUS Spanish Fuet Sweet Tomato and PLUS Spanish Fuet BBQ’

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Warning | 28-10-2020

Photo of 2 fuet sausages

© PLUS Supermarket

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France – Product recall: Saucisson Campagnard – Saucisson du Pilat / Salaisonniers du Pilat – Listeria monocytogenes

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Oulah

Product recall: Saucisson Campagnard - Saucisson du Pilat / Salaisonniers du Pilat

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Above-norm 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 doctor, notifying him 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
• 3595570001771
• 3595570001177 – Bare product

▸ Lot and DLUO
• 2025202 from 12/18/20 to 12/30/20
• 2024502 ​​from 12/07/20 to 12/19/20
• 2024409 01/05/21
• 2023803 from 12/04/20 to 12/07 12/20
• 2023802 from 05/12/20 to 14/12/20
• 2023103 from 29/11/20 to 12/12/20
• 2023101 from 17/11/20 to 14/12/20
• 2022402 from 17 / 11/20 to 28/11/20
• 2021704 from 13/11/20 to 07/01/21
• 2021703 from 14/11/20 to 23/11/20
• 2021002 from 06/11/20 to 14/11 / 20
• 2021001 from 06/11/20 to 14/11/20
• 2020404 from 02/11/20 to 08/11/20

▸ Consumer service contact
La Salaison du Mont Pilat is available to consumers to answer their questions at the telephone number: “04.77.20.97.23 or by email contact@salaisons-mont-pilat.fr”.

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

Photo: https://fr.openfoodfacts.org/

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France – Product recall: Salaisonniers du Pilat brand rosette – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product recall: Salaisonniers du Pilat brand rosette

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Above-norm 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.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him 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
3595570001740

▸ Lot and DLUO

• 2026607
12/21/20 • 2025906 from 12/13/20 to
12/21/20 • 2025205 from 12/04/20 to 12/14/20
• 024602 from 11/27/20 to 12/21/20
• 2024408 05/01/21
• 2023807 05/01/21
• 2023705 from 20/11/20 to 07/01/21
• 2023107 from 13/11/20 to 23/12/20
• 2022404 from 07/11/20 to 11/17/20
• 2,021,707 of 30/10/20 to 10/11/20
• 2,021,010 of 25/11/20 to 31/10/20
• 2,020,407 of 09/20/20 to 23/11/20

▸ Consumer service contact
La Salaison du Mont Pilat is available to consumers to answer their questions at the telephone number: “04.77.20.97.23 or by email contact@salaisons-mont-pilat.fr”.

▸ Source
https://www.auchan.fr/

Photo: https://fr.openfoodfacts.org/

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Oman – Dhofar Governorate records multiple food poisoning cases

Posted on October 27, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Times of Oman

Dhofar Governorate recorded several food poisoning incidences due to eating some seashells that were affected by the red tide phenomenon

The Ministry of Health (MOH) said, “A number of health institutions in Dhofar Governorate have registered several food poisoning incidences as a result of consuming seashells that contained poisonous substances as the beaches were affected due to the red tide phenomenon.”

“In such cases, the infected person may suffer from various symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, symptoms related to the nervous system like numbness, weakened movement and shortness of breath,” the ministry added.

Therefore, MOH urges fishermen and consumers to avoid eating fishes and seashells coming from the areas affected by the red tide. It has also called upon all to stay away from the areas that suspected to be affected by the red tide phenomenon to avoid poisoning.

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Canada – Notice not to consume marinated herring sold by the National Herring Import Company Ltd – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 27, 2020 by | Leave a comment

MAPAQ

Quebec

 October 26, 2020 – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Compagnie Nationale d’Italie de herring ltée, located at 9820, boulevard Ray-Lawson, in Montreal , is warning the public not to consume the products indicated in the table below, as these foods are likely to contain Listeria monocytogenes .

Product name Brand Format Targeted lot
“Herring Matjes” In addition to this, you need to know more about it.

ADAR

 In addition to this, you need to know more about it.

Various formats

 Units sold until October 26, 2020
“Herring & Bone – The Jalapeno Herring”

The products that are the subject of this advisory were available for sale at several locations across the province . They were packaged in a clear plastic container with a clear or white plastic cover. They were sold refrigerated. The product label may include, in addition to their own name, the words “National Herring Co.”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this notice as a precautionary measure. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

People who have any of these products in their possession are therefore advised not to consume it. They must either return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the product does not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness that can lead to high fever, severe headache, stiff neck or nausea. In this regard, pregnant women and their unborn children, the elderly, children and people with weakened immune systems are considered to be the most vulnerable.

Additional information

Media relations
Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Product (s)

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Australia – Sunny Supreme Frozen Shredded Coconut 200g -Salmonella

Posted on October 27, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Date published: 27 October 2020

Product information

Sunny Seafood P/L is conducting a recall of Sunny Supreme Frozen Shredded Coconut 200g. The product has been available for sale at Asian grocery stores and Asian supermarkets in Vic.

Date markings

Best Before 20/08/2022

Sunny Supreme Frozen Shredded Coconut

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (salmonella) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Vietnam

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Sunny Seafood P/L
(03) 9480 6880
https://www.sunnyseafood.com.au/

Related links:

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Ireland – All Batches of Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin’ Chicken are Being Recalled due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella

Posted on October 26, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.62 (Update 2)
Product: Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken;

Roosters Breaded Poppin’ Chicken;

pack size: 210g; approval number: PL 10610342 WE
Batch Code: All batch codes and all best before dates
Country Of Origin: Poland

Message:

Further to FSAI Food Alert 2020.62 and FSAI Food Alert 2020.62 (Update 1) , Aldi is extending its recall to include all batches and all best before dates of Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin’ Chicken. All batches are being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated products.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale.

Consumers:

Consumers should not eat the implicated products.

Rooster S F Chicken Update
Roosters Breaded Chicken

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