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Denmark – Salmonella in ground beef

Posted on August 15, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Himmerlandskød is recalling minced beef as it may contain Salmonella. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which foods are recalled

Minced beef 8-12% fat (Taste), 900g

Batch.: 240807

Production date: 07-08-2024

Last date of use : 14-08-2024

Where are the products sold?

The products are sold in Netto stores all over the country

Why are the products being recalled?

There is a risk of infection with Salmonella.

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it. 

The symptoms of infection with Salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.

Read more about Salmonella in food on the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration’s website by clicking on the link here

Who recalls the product

Himmerland beef

Mejerivej 7

9640 Farsø

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Denmark – Risk of mold/mould in apple sauce

Posted on August 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Orskov Foods is recalling Ørbæk Mosteri apple cider, as there is a risk of mold growth in the product.
Mold makes the product unsuitable as food.

If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

picture of Ørbæk Mosteri apple cider

Which food is recalled

Product: Ørbæk Mosteri apple cider

Net content: 250 ml

Production date: 19-07-2024

Best before date: 19-07-2025

EAN barcode no: 5703210041553

Where is the product sold 

Sunset boulevard throughout the country

Why is the product being recalled?

There is a risk of mold growth in the product

Mold makes the product unsuitable as food.

Read more about mold and mildew on food by clicking on the link here

What should you do as a consumer?

If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased. 

Who recalls the product

Orskov Foods, Hammesbrovej 12, 5883 Oure

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Denmark – Salmonella in dried chive products

Posted on May 30, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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The companies Mr. Skov Engro and SarTorvet.com are recalling two different products with dried chives, as Salmonella has been found in the dried chives used in the products.

If you have the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased.

Product images
Product images

Which food is recalled

Sir. Skov Blåvand Ramsløg salt

Net weight: 230g

Best before date: 26.01.2027

Nøddebutikken Ramsløg, dried, in bags

Net weight: 15g and 45g

Lot no: 429872

Where is the product sold

Sir. Skov Blåvand Ramsløg salt is sold in:

Wine merchants and a number of other smaller specialty stores throughout the country.

The nut store Ramsløg, dried, is sold from the stall at the following markets:

Sindal market

Roskilde hawker market

Bellahøj hawker market

Why is the product being recalled?

Salmonella has been detected in dried chives. Products where the dried ram’s onions are used can therefore also be contaminated with Salmonella, and there is therefore a risk of infection with the bacteria.

The symptoms of infection with Salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.

Read more about Salmonella in food on the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration’s website by clicking on the link here

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the products to the store where they were purchased or to discard them.

If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the products, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the product

Sir. Skov Engro, Limfjordsvej 11, 6715 Esbjerg N

SarTorvet.com Retail ApS, Broenge 11, 2635 Ishøj

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Denmark – Salmonella in ground beef

Posted on May 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Hilton Foods Danmark A/S is recalling ground beef as it may contain Salmonella. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased. (Edited on 10-05-2024, with help for consumers regarding slaughter in England)

Which foods are recalled

Minced Beef 8-12% 450 g

EAN: 5700380825600

Minced Beef 8-12% 500 g

EAN: 5700381638551

 Minced Beef 8-12% 600 g

EAN: 5700382774388

 Minced Beef 8-12% 250 g

EAN: 5700380838990

 Minced Beef 8-12% 1200 g

5715348091904

 Minced Beef 5-8% 700 g

EAN: 5700384578472

 Minced Beef 5-8% 700 g

5700384312663

 Minced Beef 8-12% 250 g

EAN: 5700380838990

 Minced Beef 14-18% 400 g

EAN: 5715348033652

 Minced Beef 4-7% 400 g

EAN: 5700382238569

 Minced Beef 14-18% 400 g

EAN: 5715348033652

 Minced Beef 14-18% 800 g

EAN: 5715348086276

Last date of use: From 11 March to 13 May (be aware that you as a consumer may have frozen the product)

Other than that:

Minced steaks 225 g

EAN: 5700383456146

Production date: 26.03.2024

Expiry date. 04/02/2024

About all products, it only concerns meat that has been slaughtered in England (see picture):

Where are the products sold?

The products are sold in Dagli’Brugsen, SuperBrugsen, 365 Discount, Coop, Irma and Kvickly throughout the country

Why are the products being recalled?

Minced beef containing meat of English origin produced on 19-23. March 2024 is revoked, as it has been assessed as a probable source of infection for cases of illness with Salmonella.

Minced beef containing meat of English origin produced on 4-5 is also being recalled. May, as Salmonella was found in the product in connection with the company’s own inspection.

As a precautionary measure, all ground beef with a use-by date from March 11 to and including May 13, as well as ground beef with a use-by date, is being recalled. 02.04.2024, as raw materials from the same supplier are included in the products.

There is a risk of infection with Salmonella. The symptoms of infection with Salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it. 

If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the product, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the product

Hilton Foods Denmark

Brunagervej 2

8361 Hasselage

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Denmark – Salmonella in turkey bacon

Posted on April 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Danish Crown is recalling Den Grønne butcher turkey bacon, as salmonella has been found in the raw material for the product.
If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which food is recalled

The Green Butcher Turkey Bacon

Net weight: 100 grams
Best before date: 30.04.2024 and 01.05.2024
EAN code: 5707196309232

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in : COOP and Netto

Why is the product being recalled?

A check at the Polish raw material supplier has detected salmonella in the raw material.

There is therefore a risk that there may be salmonella in the product. The symptoms of infection with salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.

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Denmark – Risk of bacteria and mold/mould in organic food supplements (plant powder) – Bacillus cereus

Posted on March 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Image of the product - Dragon Superfoods - Organic In Shape Mix

Coalas Naturprodukter is recalling the plant powder Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix, which is used as a dietary supplement, as there is a risk that the product contains the bacterium Bacillus cereus and mould.

If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Image of the product – Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix
Image of the product: Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix
Which food is recalled
Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix, 200g

Origin: Bulgaria
Lot number: 23275

EAN barcode: 3800233685510
Best-before date: 02.04.2024

Where is the product sold
The product is sold through Salling grocery stores and on Matas.dk, as well as via a number of other web shops for food supplements under the company Firtal, e.g. Helsebixen.dk, made4men.dk or well.dk

Why is the product being recalled?
There is a risk that the product contains too high a content of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. The bacterium is found naturally in soil and on plants, but can cause illness such as vomiting and diarrhea in humans.

The risk of an increased content of mold does not constitute a health risk in the same way, but alone makes the product unsuitable for human consumption.

What should you do as a consumer?
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the product, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the product
Koala’s Natural Products

AC Illumsvej

12, 8600 Silkeborg

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Denmark- Salmonella in dog food – Salmonella

Posted on February 28, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Image of products

Maxi Zoo Danmark A/S is recalling Happy Dog Sensible France dog food and Happy Dog Fit&Vital Puppy dog ​​food as Salmonella has been found in the products.

The products should be discarded or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Which products are recalled

Happy Dog: Sensible France, 11kg
EAN code: 4001967151992
Best before date: 03.08.2025
Lot number: 250803193543

Happy Dog: Fit&Vital Puppy, 4kg
EAN code: 4001967122503
Best before date: 26.07.2025
Lot number: 250726P004429

Happy Dog: Fit&Vital Puppy, 10kg
EAN code: 4001967152029
Best before date: 30.07.2025
Lot number: 250730191383

Where are the products sold?

The products are sold in Maxi Zoo stores.

Why are the products being recalled?

Salmonella has been found in the products. Salmonella can cause illness in dogs that consume the products, but there is also a smaller risk that humans can become infected in connection with handling the product.

The symptoms of infection with Salmonella are related to the gastrointestinal system.

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the products to the store where they were purchased, or to discard them.

If your dog develops symptoms in connection with consuming the products, you should contact your vet. If you yourself experience symptoms after handling the feed, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the product

Maxi Zoo Danmark A/S
Industriparken 21A
2750 Ballerup

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Denmark – Listeria in cured sausages and seasoning fat

Posted on January 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Butcher Norlyk ApS is recalling Norlyk garlic sausage, Norlyk beef sausage and Norlyk spiced fat, as Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products.

If you have purchased the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased.

Image of the products

Which foods are recalled

Norlyk Garlic sausage, vacuum packed
Best before dates: From 04/07/2024 to 04/21/2024
EAN code: 2060300036985

Norlyk Beef sausage, vacuum packed
Best before dates: From 04/06/2024 to 04/21/2024
EAN code: 2060380036981

Norlyk Seasoning t, in cup
Last use-by dates: From 15.03 .2024 to 22.03.2024
EAN code: 2060340017982

Where are the products sold?

The products are sold in ABC Discount stores.

Why are the products being recalled?

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in the products. Infection with Listeria bacteria can cause flu-like symptoms, fever and headache and, in rare cases, gastrointestinal problems.

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Denmark – Risk of Cronobacter in infant formula

Posted on December 14, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Image of product

Nestlé Danmark A/S is recalling NAN EXPERTPRO HA 1 infant formula, as there is a risk of Cronobacter sakazakii in one of the raw materials included in the product.

If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Updated on 13/12/2023 with change in title.

Which food is recalled
NAN EXPERTPRO HA 1 Infant formula
Batch number: 33120742C2
Expiration date: 11.2025

Where is the product sold
The product is sold in grocery stores throughout the country and on webshops.

Why is the product being recalled?
There is a risk that one of the raw materials in the product contains the bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii.

What should you do as a consumer?
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it. Cronobacter sakazakii generally does not cause serious illness in healthy individuals.

If you have any questions about your child’s symptoms or illness, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the product
Nestlé Danmark A/S
Kay Fiskers Plads 10
2300 Copenhagen S

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Denmark -Mold in organic tortilla wraps

Posted on November 2, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Coop Danmark A/S is recalling organic tortilla wraps from the brands 365 ökologi and Änglamark, as mold has been found in the products. The products should be returned to the store where they were purchased or discarded.

Which foods are recalled

365 organic tortilla
EAN code: 7340011466284
Best before dates: 20.11.2023, 18.12.2023, 07.01.2024 and 08.01.2024

Änglamark tortilla
EAN code: 7340011456551
Best before dates: 20.11.2023, 18.12.2023, 07.01. 2024 and 08.01.2024

Where are the products sold?

The products are sold in Kvickly, SuperBrugsen, Dagli’Brugsen, Coop365discount and Irma throughout the country.

Why are the products being recalled?

The company has established that there is mold in the products. The presence of mold makes the products unsuitable for human consumption.

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to discard the products or return them to the store where they were purchased.

Who recalls the products

Coop Danmark A/S
Roskildevej 65
2620 Albertslund

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