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Belgium – 4-grain pancakes (100g) from the Carrefour BIO brand sold in the GROCERY department

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AFSCA

Recall from Carrefour
Product: 4-grain pancakes (100g) from the Carrefour BIO brand sold in the GROCERY department.
Problem: excessive Mycotoxin content (aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone).

Brussels, 18-10-2022 – Following an inspection and in order to guarantee consumer safety, the company CONTINENTAL BAKERIES HAUST is asking to withdraw from the market the “Galettes 4 cereals” (100 g) of the Carrefour Bio brand sold on the shelves. GROCERY of certain Carrefour stores in Belgium. This product is also being recalled from consumers.

Product Description :

Product: 4-grain pancakes
Brand: Carrefour BIO
EAN code: 3560070443291 Expiry
dates (BDD): 06/04/2023 and 06/03/2023
Batch numbers: H22154J and H22153J

All products have been withdrawn from sale. Some of these products were, however, marketed on the Belgian market before the withdrawal measure. It is therefore recommended that people who hold the product described above do not consume it and destroy it or bring it back to the point of sale where they will be reimbursed.

For any additional information , you can contact the Carrefour Belgium consumer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

CONTINENTAL BAKERIES HAUST apologizes to Carrefour customers for the inconvenience caused.

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Luxembourg – WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN SARDINE – UNBRANDED – Histamine

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SAP

Auchan is recalling the following product :

Last name Whole Mediterranean sardine
Mark Unbranded
Marketing period from 29/09/2022 to 02/10/2022
Batch 0927355

Danger  : Non-compliant histamine level

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

Communicated by: Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration .

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Luxembourg – 100% LIMA BRAND RICE CAKES- Aflatoxin

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SAP

Auchan is recalling the following product :

Last name 100% rice cakes
Mark Lima
Unity 130g
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 02/07/2023
Sale period from 23/09/2022 to 19/10/2022

Danger : Too high aflatoxin content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the temperature and humidity level of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.

Click to access 20221019-affichette-de-rappel-galette-de-riz-lima.pdf

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

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Germany – Lima Rice Cakes Thin 130g – Aflatoxin

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LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 10/19/2022
Product name:

Lima Rice Cakes Thin 130g

Product images:

Aflatoxins Rice Cake - Ladenaushang.jpg

Lima Natural Voeding BV, Belgium

Manufacturer (distributor):

Lima Natural Voeding BV, Belgium

Reason for warning:

Elevated levels of aflatoxins

Packaging Unit: 130g
Durability: 02/07/2023
Lot identification: R22182B
Further information:

Reference is made to the attached customer information.

Click to access Aflatoxine+Reiswaffel+-+Ladenaushang.pdf

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France – GENUINE MUTTON BEEF MERGUEZ x6 – Salmonella

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand nameTHE CARREFOUR MARKET
  • Model names or references GENUINE SHEEP BEEF MERGUEZ x6 330G CARREFOUR
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3245415348782 C2285324 Use-by date 22/10/2022
  • Packaging Tray x6 – 330g
  • Marketing start/end date From 13/10/2022 to 18/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 45.147.004 CE
  • Further information Only concerns products whose health stamp is: FR 45 147 004 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Crossroads

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of the presence of Salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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France – Brown rice pancakes, 100g, Franprix- Aflatoxin

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name Franprix
  • Model names or references 100g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3263850575815 H22144J Date of minimum durability 25/05/2023
  • Packaging Bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/09/2022 to 19/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • DistributorsFRANPRIX and Franprix distribution networks

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Risk of presence of mycotoxins
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants

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France – 4 grain pancakes – Aflatoxin

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name Carrefour BIO
  • Model names or references Organic Carrefour 4-grain pancakes 100 g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3560070443291 H22154J Date of minimum durability 04/06/2023
  • Packaging Bag 100g
  • Marketing start/end date From 07/06/2022 to 20/09/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​saleWhole France
  • Distributors Crossroads

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Potential presence of mycotoxins
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxins

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France – Cocktail pie with black olives – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Drôme Salaisons
  • Model names or references Cocktail pie with black olives 400g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3361711000312 2222713 Use-by date between 30/10/2022 and 06/11/2022
  • Packaging 400g piece
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/10/2022 to 08/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.26.057.001.CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Distributors Carrefour, Carrefour Market, Super U, Leclerc, Intermarché, Fresh, Netto

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Pistachio cocktail pie- Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Drôme Salaisons
  • Model names or references Pistachio cocktail pie
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3361714000630 2222724 Use-by date 02/11/2022
  • Packaging 400g piece
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/10/2022 to 05/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR.26.057.001.CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Distributors Fresh, Leclerc

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – COOKED SAUSAGE WITH SMOKED GARLIC – Salmonella

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references COOKED SAUSAGE WITH SMOKED GARLIC 210g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    2488643000003 U271047 Use-by date 30/10/2022
    2488643000003 U271047 Use-by date 04/11/2022
  • PackagingVacuum packaging
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/10/2022 to 17/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 01.053.015 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors see mailing list in pdf format
  • List of points of salemailing_list.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Detection of the presence of Salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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