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USA – FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Fresh Salads and Wraps with Meat and Poultry due to Possible Lettuce Contamination – Deer Feces

Posted on August 8, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSIS USDA

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that ready-to-eat (RTE) salads and wraps with meat and poultry may contain contaminated lettuce. The lettuce, which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), may be contaminated with deer feces. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed.

The RTE salad and wrap products were produced on August 1, 2023, and August 2, 2023. The following products subject to the public health alert are [view labels]:

  • 8.65-oz. plastic film packages containing “Chicken Caesar Wrap FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.
  • 7.2-oz. plastic film packages containing “Chicken Caesar Wrap FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and Fresh Thru date of 8/10/2023.
  • 8.5-oz. plastic clam shell packages containing “Chicken Caesar Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot code 21323 and Fresh Thru date of 8/9/2023.
  • 8.55-oz. plastic clam shell packages containing “Chef Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot codes 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.
  • 5.85-oz. plastic clam shell packages containing “Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Salad FRESH SEASONS Kitchen” with lot codes 21323 and 21423 and Sell by dates of 8/9/2023 and 8/10/2023.

The products bear the establishment number “P-45091” or “Est. 45091” on the front label. The products were shipped to retail locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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France -Whole whipping cream – Possible Bacterial Contamination

Posted on August 7, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name PASTURES
  • Model names or references Whole whipping cream – 38cl – PATURAGES
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    03250391426287 9332325 Use-by date 08/26/2023
  • Packaging 38cl bottle
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/28/2023 to 08/03/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR.89.263.001
  • Further information The lot number and expiry date affected by this recall are indicated on the bottle cap.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Intermarché

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France – MORTEAU SAUSAGE – LENTILS – Risk of Bacterial Development

Posted on August 7, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name CPNP (Cooked By Our Pros)
  • Model names or references MORTEAU SAUSAGE – LENTILS
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    0211382042643 0008951207 Use-by date 07/30/2023
    0211382042643 0009008784 Use-by date 08/06/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 24/07/2023 to 03/08/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 59 350 027 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Grand-Est, , , , Hauts-de-France
  • Distributors Match Supermarkets

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France – AUCHAN BABY GROWTH 12X25CL12/36 MONTHS – Rotten Milk

Posted on August 7, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory baby food
  • Product brand name AUCHAN
  • Model names or references AUCHAN BABY GROWTH 12X25CL12/36 MONTHS
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3596710481637 23142F Date of minimum durability 11/18/2023
  • Packaging bottles
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/06/2023 to 29/07/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark EN 59.039.030 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​saleWhole France
  • Distributors Auchan stores and any other brand selling Auchan brand products

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France – HALF SKIMMED UHT MILK 1 L BOTTLE – Possibility of Contamination

Posted on August 3, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name MILSANI
  • Model names or references HALF SKIMMED UHT MILK 1 L BOTTLE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    No lot (Bulk)
    23134TF Date of minimum durability 10/10/2023
  • Packaging 1L BOTTLE
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/22/2023 to 07/28/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark FR 63-345-002 EC (only)
  • Further information ORLAIT – Manufacturing site: Dairy company of the volcanoes of Auvergne (FR 63 345 002 CE)
  • Geographic area of ​​saleRegions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, , , , , , , Grand-Est, , , , , , , Provence-Alpes-Côte d’azur
  • DistributorsALDI

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USA – Ozona Organics Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Liquid Probiotic Products Due to Possible Health Risk – Possible Microbial Contamination

Posted on August 2, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Company Announcement

Ozona Organics, LLC of Ozona, Texas, is recalling its 4-ounce and 16-ounce bottles of Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health (intended for human use), also labeled as GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Toddlers and Kids in 2-ounce bottles and GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Kids, Men and Women in 4-ounce bottles because they have the potential to become contaminated with microbial growth.

Ozona Organics is voluntarily recalling these products because of high water activity in the formula that provides a potential for microbial growth, which may be harmful. Although, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The lots of Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health were distributed through the company’s website, www.ozonaorganics.comExternal Link Disclaimer and www.amazon.comExternal Link Disclaimer.

The lots of GoHealthy Probiotics listed above were distributed through the company’s website http://www.gohealthy.us, http://www.amazon.com, and Walmart stores.

The Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health products come in 4-ounce, blue glass bottles and 16-ounce, blue plastic bottles. The GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Toddlers and Kids come in 2-ounce, blue glass bottles. The GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Kids, Men and Women come in 4-ounce, blue glass bottles.

The lot numbers, manufacturing and expiration dates included are as follows and apply to both the Ozona and GoHealthy products listed above:

Lot Number Manufacturing Date Expiration Date
011122 11/1/21 11/1/23
011228 12/28/21 12/28/23
020810 8/10/22 8/10/24
021115 11/15/22 11/15/24
022023 12/15/22 12/15/24
030115 1/15/23 1/15/25
030301 3/1/23 3/1/25

Lot numbers can be found on the back panel of product labels.

Ozona Organics Dog, Cat, Equine, and Swine Probiotics (intended for animal use) are being recalled in their entirety. The distribution dates for affected product are from August 2021 through July 2023. The recalling lots were distributed through the company’s website, www.ozonaorganics.comExternal Link Disclaimer.

Ozona Organics Probiotics for Dogs and Probiotics for Cats come in 4-ounce, blue glass bottles with droppers. Ozona Organics Probiotics for Equine and Probiotics for Swine come in 1-gallon, white plastic bottles with handles.

No other Ozona Organics or Go Healthy products or batches are affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume the products and instead dispose of them. Consumers with questions may contact Ozona Organics, LLC at (325) 203-4026 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm CT, Monday-Friday. The safety, quality, and integrity of our products remain our number one priority. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action represents to both our consumers and distributors.

We are working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this voluntary recall and will cooperate with them fully.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Ozona Organics, LLC
 325-203-4026

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France – Salmon with candied lemon and vegetable couscous – risk of bacterial development

Posted on August 2, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name food cheri
  • Model names or references Salmon with candied lemon (0.6%) with couscous and vegetables
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    07/31/2023 (E) Use-by date 07/31/2023
  • Packaging Cardboard tray 390g
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/31/2023 to 07/31/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR94.071.002CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors food cheri

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France – UHT sterilized non-GMO semi-skimmed milk in 1L bottle – Leaks possible micro contamination

Posted on August 1, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Envy
  • Model names or references UHT sterilized non-GMO semi-skimmed milk in 1L bottle
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    20681968 23134TF Date of minimum durability 10/10/2023
    20681968 23156TF Date of minimum durability 01/11/2023
  • Packaging plastic bottle
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/19/2023 to 07/29/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark FR 63 345 002 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale See the list of supermarkets attached
  • Distributors lidl
  • List of points of sale List_spm.pdf

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France -Salmon with candied lemon and vegetable couscous – Salmon thawing process not respected, leading to a risk of bacterial development

Posted on August 1, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Seazon
  • Model names or references Salmon with candied lemon (0.6%) with couscous and vegetables
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3701456305202 05/08/2023 (E) Use-by date 05/08/2023
  • Packaging Plastic tray 390g
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/31/2023 to 07/31/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR94.071.002CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Seazon

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France – Chocolate Gourmet Cream 2x120g – Possible Micro Contamination

Posted on July 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Bonneterre
  • Model names or references Chocolate Gourmet Cream 2x120g Bonneterre
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3396410241414 L 131770033 Use-by date 07/27/2023
  • Packaging 2 glass jars grouped together by a cardboard box
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/07/2023 to 25/07/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 22.258.002 EC
  • Further information Chocolate Gourmet Cream with the DLC 07/27/2023
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors ORGANIC specialty stores

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