Category Archives: food contamination

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Raisins

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RASFF – ochratoxin A (40.5 µg/kg – ppb) in raisins from Turkey in Switzerland

RASFF Alert – Patulin – Apple Juice

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RASFF – patulin (78.9 µg/kg – ppb) in apple juice from Serbia in Slovakia

RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Chilled Cooked Tropical Shrimps

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RASFF – Listeria monocytogenes (present /25g) in chilled cooked tropical shrimps (Litopenaeus vannamei) from Spain, with raw material from Venezuela in Italy

RASFF Alert – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) – Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) – Live Queen Scallops

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RASFF – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins (SUM of lipophilic toxins >160 µg/kg – ppb), Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins – okadaic acid and Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins in live queen scallops (Aequipecten opercularis) from France in France

RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Chilled Lamb Meat

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RASFF – shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1+ stx2+ eae- /25g) in chilled lamb meat from New Zealand in the Netherlands

RASFF Alert – E.coli – Enterobacteriaceae – Black Cumin Cheese

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RASFF – absence of labelling (allergens, nutritional information) and of expiry date on and high counts of Enterobacteriaceae (1.6E7 CFU/g) and of Escherichia coli (6.7E6 CFU/g) in black cumin cheese from the Netherlands in Germany

Israel – The Mille-feuille (Kremshnit) Confectioner Ltd. recalls its products: “Parve Mille-feuille” and “Dairy Chocolate Balls” – Listeria monocytogenes

Upon inspection performed as part of the Manufacturer self-administered quality
assurance, traces of listeria monocytogenes bacteria were found in the products
below:
Parve Mille-feuille, 500 gram package,
“Best before” date range from 28/10/20 up to and including 4/11/20
Manufacturing date range from 01/07/20 up to and including 13/07/20
and
Dairy Chocolate Balls, 300 grams package
“Best before” date range from 28/10/20 up to and including 4/11/20
Manufacturing date range from 01/07/20 up to and including 13/07/20
Consumers in possession of these products are urged not to consume them.
Anyone in possession of these products is asked to contact the Manufacturer at
053319489 to arrange for a refund or replacement.
Listeria monocytogenes are bacteria which may cause sickness in high-risk
populations such as the immunosuppressed or the elderly and may induce
miscarriage in pregnant women.
In a coordinated action with the Food Service in the Ministry of Health, Millefeuille (Kremshnit) Confectioner Ltd. recalls its products from shelves.

Australia – Tasmanian Cheese Co Chilli Cheddar 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product information

Tasmanian Food Co Dairy is conducting a recall of The Tasmanian Food Co Chilli Cheddar Cheese 150g. The product has been available for sale in Tasmania at IGA Queenstown, IGA Express Beaconsfield, Nigel’s Gourmet Meats Exeter and Pyengana Dairy Farm Gate Café (new best before dates only sold at the cafe).

Date markings

Best Before 18/08/2020, 25/08/2020, 25/11/2020

Chilli cheddar

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.

Country of origin

Australia.

What to do​

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

For further information please contact:

Tasmanian Food Co Dairy
03 6331 6983
www.thetasmanianfoodco.com.au

 

USA -Hostess Brands, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® Due to the Potential for Mold

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Company Announcement

Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess Brands”) is voluntarily recalling certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date.

This recall applies to the following Raspberry Zinger® products:

Product Item UPC Batch Best By Date
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) 888109110604 H061224000 08/26/2020
H061324000 08/27/2020
H061424000 08/28/2020
H061524000 08/29/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen) 888109110604 H061524000
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh) 888109010089 H061224000 08/26/2020
H061324000 08/27/2020
H061424000 08/28/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen) 888109010089 H061424000
H061524000
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve grocery 3 count) 888109010089 H061224000 8/26/2020

The products were sold to mass merchandisers, grocery stores, distributors, dollar and discount stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to discontinue consumption and contact the place of purchase about returning them for a full refund.

This recall does not affect any other Hostess Brands products.

Consumers with questions may contact 1-800-483-7253 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

Hostess Brands, LLC

Hostess Brands, LLC is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas and operates bakeries in Emporia, Kansas, Chicago, Illinois, Columbus, Georgia, Indianapolis, Indiana and through its Voortman Cookies Limited subsidiary, Burlington, Ontario.

For more information about Hostess products and Hostess Brands, please visit hostesscakes.com. Follow Hostess on Twitter: @Hostess_Snacks; on Facebook: facebook.com/Hostess; on Instagram: Hostess_Snacks; and on Pinterest: pinterest.com/hostesscakes.

Contacts

 

LAK Public Relations, Inc.

Marie Espinel, Katie Lewis or Hannah Arnold, 212-575-4545 mespinel@lakpr.com, klewis@lakpr.com or harnold@lakpr.com


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 1-800-483-7253
Media:
Marie Espinel
 212-575-4545
 mespinel@lakpr.com

 

Ireland – Recall of Additional Batch of Union Hall Smoked Fish Smoked Salmon Pate due to Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

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Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.35 (Update 1)
Product: Union Hall Smoked Fish Smoked Salmon Pâté; pack size: 100g; IE CK 0031 EC
Batch Code: Use by: 05.08.2020
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2020.35, Union Hall Smoked Fish is recalling an additional batch of its Smoked Salmon Pâté due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

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 remove the implicated batch from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batch was sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch of pâté.

Union Hall Smoked Salmon Pate