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Switzerland – Public warning: Salmonella in the product “BléVita Bio Sandwich Sour Cream – Onion”

Posted on October 16, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Bern, 15.10.2024 – Salmonella has been detected in the product “BléVita Bio Sandwich Sour Cream – Onion” sold by Migros. Since a health risk cannot be ruled out, the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) recommends not consuming the affected product. Migros immediately withdrew the product from sale and ordered a recall.

How can this product be dangerous?
Salmonella are bacteria (zoonotic agents) that can cause illness in humans and animals. In humans, they can trigger gastrointestinal disorders accompanied by fever, as well as vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain within 6 to 72 hours after ingestion. People who have consumed this product are advised to consult a doctor if the symptoms described appear.


Which product is affected?
Product, brand: BléVita Bio Sandwich Sour Cream – Onion
Batch number: 110127500000
Best before date: 13.01.2025 and 16.02.2025
Points of sale: Migros branches throughout Switzerland and Migros online stores


What should affected consumers do?
The FSVO recommends that the population does not consume this product.

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Switzerland -Public warning: Aflatoxins in Alnatura pumpkin and carrot risotto flavoured jars

Posted on July 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Bern, 03.07.2024 – Alnatura has informed the enforcement authorities of the canton of Zurich and the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) that a high aflatoxin content has been detected in pumpkin and carrot risotto-flavored small pots (Kürbis-Risotto mit Karotten). Since a health risk cannot be ruled out, the FSVO recommends not consuming the affected product. Alnatura has immediately withdrawn the affected product from sale and ordered a recall.

How can this product be dangerous?

A high content of aflatoxins was measured in the product. Aflatoxins are metabolites produced by certain species of moulds. Their absorption via food should be limited as much as possible, as they may have a carcinogenic and mutagenic effect.

Which product is affected?

Product: Alnatura small pot with pumpkin and carrot risotto flavour, 220 g
Best before date: 20.12.2025
Points of sale: Alnatura organic supermarkets

What should affected consumers do?

The FSVO recommends not to consume the product concerned.

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Switzerland – Public warning: STEC E.coli in Brique Sakura Cheese – No Ha

Posted on January 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Manufacturer’s internal controls revealed the presence of E. coli bacteria

producing shiga toxins (STEC) in the product “BRIQUE SAKURA NO-HA

220 g” imported by the company Fromagerie Moléson SA. A health risk

may be excluded, the Federal Office for Food Safety and Business

Veterinarians (OSAV) recommends not consuming the product concerned.

Fromagerie Moléson SA immediately withdrew the product from sale and ordered a

reminder.

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Switzerland – Public warning: STEC E. coli in Le Duo des Gors cheese.

Posted on December 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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The company Fromagerie Moléson SA informed the Food Safety Department and
Veterinary Affairs (SAAV) Friborg and the Federal Office for Food Safety
and Veterinary Affairs (OSAV) than Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
(STEC) had been highlighted in “Le Duo des Gors 180 g” cheese from
producer Fromagerie des Gors. A health risk cannot be excluded,
the OSAV recommends that the population not consume this product.
Fromagerie Moléson SA immediately withdrew the product from sale and ordered a
reminder.

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Switzerland – Public warning: Listeria in corn kernels in salad products, sold at Denner

Posted on January 11, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Bern, January 7th, 2021 – Listeria were detected on corn kernels as part of internal controls. These corn kernels were used in various Denner salad products. A health hazard cannot be ruled out. Denner immediately removed the affected products from the sale and started a recall.

What is the risk of the products?

An infection with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is usually mild or even without symptoms in people with an intact immune system. In immunocompromised people, a number of severe symptoms can develop with, under certain circumstances, fatal outcome. During pregnancy, Listeria infection can lead to a miscarriage or the child can be born with blood poisoning or meningitis.

Which products are affected?

Mixed salad 220 g

To be used until: 08.01.2021 and 09.01.2021

Mixed salad with chicken 220 g

To be consumed until 08.01.2021 and 09.01.2021

Rustico salad 200 g

To be consumed until 08.01.2021 and 09.01.2021

What should affected consumers do?

The FSVO recommends not to consume and dispose of the affected products.

Address for queries

Consumers:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (
FSVO ) Infodesk
Tel. 058 463 30 33
info@blv.admin.ch

Journalists:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)
Media Office
Tel. 058 463 78 98
media@blv.admin .ch

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Switzerland – Public warning: Listeria in corn kernels in salad products, sold at Migros

Posted on January 11, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Bern, January 7th, 2021 – Listeria were detected on corn kernels as part of internal controls. These corn kernels were used in various salad products for Migros. A health hazard cannot be ruled out. Migros immediately withdrew the affected products from the sale and started a recall.

What is the risk of the products?

An infection with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is usually mild or even without symptoms in people with an intact immune system. In immuno-compromised people, a number of severe symptoms can develop with, under certain circumstances, fatal outcome. During pregnancy, Listeria infection can lead to a miscarriage or the child can be born with blood poisoning or meningitis.

Which products are affected?

M-Budget mixed salad

Migros item number: 1310.200

To be used up to and lot number: 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Cooperative Lucerne, Cooperative Basel and Migros Online

M-Classic Saladbowl Chicken

Migros item number: 1303.233

· To be used up to and lot no. 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Cooperative Eastern Switzerland, Cooperative Basel and Outlet Dierikon

Anna’s Best Mediterranean Salad

Migros item number: 1310-234

· To be used up to and lot no. 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Cooperative Lucerne and Cooperative Basel

Anna’s Best Holiday Salad

Migros item number: 1310-208

· To be used up to and lot no. 01/07/2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Cooperative Lucerne, Cooperative Basel and Migros Online

Fine salad

Migros item number: 1303.203

· To be used up to and lot no. 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Basel cooperative

Anna’s best saladbowl country

Migros item number: 1303.243

· To be used up to and lot no. 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

· Points of sale: Cooperative Lucerne, Cooperative Eastern Switzerland, Cooperative Ticino, Cooperative Basel and Cooperative Zurich

Anna’s Best Saladbowl Thon

Migros item number: 1303.246

To be used by and lot 07.01.2021 (xxx / 17) and 08.01.2021 (xxx / 17)

Points of sale: Cooperative Lucerne, Cooperative Basel, Cooperative Eastern Switzerland, Cooperative Ticino, Cooperative Zurich and Migros Online)

 

What should affected consumers do?

The FSVO recommends not to consume and dispose of the affected products.

Address for queries

Consumers:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (
FSVO ) Infodesk
Tel. 058 463 30 33
info@blv.admin.ch

Journalists:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)
Media Office
Tel. 058 463 78 98
media@blv.admin .ch

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Switzerland – Public warning: Listeria in corn kernels in salad products, sold at Lidl

Posted on January 11, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Bern, January 7th, 2021 – Listeria were detected on corn kernels as part of internal controls. These corn kernels were used in various Lidl salad products. A health hazard cannot be ruled out. Lidl immediately withdrew the affected products from sale and started a recall.

What is the risk of the products?

An infection with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is usually mild or even without symptoms in people with an intact immune system. In immunocompromised people, a number of severe symptoms can develop with, under certain circumstances, fatal outcome. During pregnancy, Listeria infection can lead to a miscarriage or the child can be born with blood poisoning or meningitis.

Which products are affected?

Mixed salad 320 g

To be used until: 08.01.2021 and 09.01.21

What should affected consumers do?

The FSVO recommends not to consume and dispose of the affected products.

Address for queries

Consumers:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (
FSVO ) Infodesk
Tel. 058 463 30 33
info@blv.admin.ch

Journalists:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)
Media Office
Tel. 058 463 78 98
media@blv.admin .ch

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Switzerland – Listeria in corn kernels in salad products, sold at ALDI SUISSE AG

Posted on January 11, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Bern, January 7th, 2021 – Listeria were detected on corn kernels as part of internal controls. These corn kernels were used in various salad products from ALDI SUISSE AG. A health hazard cannot be ruled out. ALDI SUISSE AG immediately withdrew the affected products from the sale and started a recall.

What is the risk of the products?

An infection with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is usually mild or even without symptoms in people with an intact immune system. In immunocompromised people, a number of severe symptoms can develop with, under certain circumstances, fatal outcome. During pregnancy, Listeria infection can lead to a miscarriage or the child can be born with blood poisoning or meningitis.

Which products are affected?

Mixed salad 320 g

To be used until: 07.01.2021, 09.01.2021 and 10.01.21

Salad Cup Nature 250 g

To be consumed until 08.01.2021 and 09.01.21

ULTRAFRESH SALADS Type: Sausage Cheese 300 g

· To be consumed until 07.01.2021

 What should affected consumers do?

The FSVO recommends not to consume and dispose of the affected products.

Address for queries

Consumers:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (
FSVO ) Infodesk
Tel. 058 463 30 33
info@blv.admin.ch

Journalists:
Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO)
Media Office
Tel. 058 463 78 98
media@blv.admin .ch

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