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Denmark – Gas evolution in cans with Confit de Canard

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Sanmartin’s Gourmet ApS is recalling Confit de Canard of the Sanmartin’s Gourmet brand, as gas development has been observed in some of the cans.

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

Which food is recalled

Sanmartin’s Gourmet Confit de Canard
Net weight: 1,350g
Best before date: 31.08.2027
EAN code: 5700002042958

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in SuperBrugsen, Kvickly and Irma throughout the country as well as in individual Dagli’Brugsen and Meny: 

Dagli’Brugsen Hou, Brogade 23, 9370 Hals 
Dagli’Brugsen Sabro, Vistoftvej 38, 8471 Sabro
Dagli’Brugen Gundsømagle, Gulddyssevej 7, 4000 Roskilde
Menu, Vermlandsgade 51, 2300 København S
Menu Rotunden, Standvejen 64, 2900 Hellerup
Menu, Ugandavej 111, 2770 Kastrup
Menu, Tårnbyvej 51, 2770 Kastrup
Menu Brynet, Vindrosen 37, 8240 Risskov

Why is the product being recalled?

Gas evolution has been observed in some of the cans, which causes the cans to rise up. This indicates unwanted growth of microorganisms, which makes the product unsuitable as food.

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.

Who recalls the product

Sanmartin’s Gourmet ApS
Lyskær 8, 1tv.
2730 Herlev

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Czech Republic – Grana Padano – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Brno ( Netroufalky 770/14, 625 00 Brno )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Grana Padano
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Some of the inspected packages had colonies of mold on the surface of the food, these packages had a leak at the seam of the package. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.

Batch: Lot: L35321403
Best before date: 25/11/2023
Packaging: PP with welds and printing
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.2 kg
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 19/09/2023
Reference number: 23-000794-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – CHICKEN BREAST SLIPPER CHICKEN – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Olomouc ( Rooseveltova 520/100, 779 00 Olomouc )
ID: 64945880
Food group: Meat and meat products / Packaged meat

CHICKEN BREAST SLIPPER CHICKEN
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Infantis , which can cause illness called salmonellosis, was detected in the food  .

SZPI already informed about that product in a press release dated 15/09/2023  Warning for consumers: salmonella in chilled chicken meat from abroad.

Batch: 23313202
Expiration date: 11/08/2023
Packaging: plastic tub covered
Manufacturer: WE Trade sro, Hlavná 1088, 925 03 Horné Saliby, Slovakia
Date of sample collection: 9/8/2023
Reference number: 23-000784-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection

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Czech Republic – Melted sliced ​​cheese with cheddar – Visible Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Olomouc ( Nemilany 308, 783 01 Olomouc )
ID: 07441690
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Melted sliced ​​cheese with cheddar
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

It was a raw material for the preparation of dishes.

There were colonies of mold on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The sample was taken from the loaded package. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: L 3 136A51
Expiration date: 02/09/2024
Packaging: Unwrapped original PP/PE packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 1.033 kg
Date of sample collection: 20/09/2023
Reference number: 23-000779-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Italy – FORMAGGINI 280G – Mold/Mould

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Salute

Brand : SAPOR DI CASCINA

Name : FORMAGGINI 280G

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 6 November 2023

Documentation

Documentation

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Czech Republic – Scamorza, an Italian cheese – Visible Mould/Mold

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Place of inspection:
Pardubice ( Hůrka 1950, 530 12 Pardubice )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Scamorza, an Italian cheese
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

In some of the inspected packages, there were mold colonies visible to the naked eye on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

Best before date: 04/10/23
Packaging: PP foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 300 g
Manufacturer: Diano Casearia SpA, Via Cavarelli 5, IT-84038 Sassano (SA)
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 8/25/2023
Reference number: 23-000757-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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France – Duck leg – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Poultry stall
  • Model names or references Duck leg 350g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    20336370 0253035554 Use-by date 10/19/2023
    20336370 0253035554 Use-by date 10/21/2023
    20336370 0253035554 Use-by date 10/23/2023
  • Start/end date of marketing From 07/10/2023 to 23/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 53 014 002 EC
  • Geographical sales area Some LIDL stores see list
  • Distributors LIDL
  • List of points of sale List_of_supermarkets_concerned_Corrected.pdf

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USA – Nationwide Cyclospora Outbreak hits 2,272 with no source identified

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Marler Blog

As of October 24, 2023, 41 jurisdictions, including 40 states and New York City, have reported a total of 2,272 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis.

These individuals had not traveled outside of the United States during the 14 days before they got sick. This is an increase of 315 cases since the last update on August 31, 2023.

Sick people ranged in age from 2 to 96 years, with a median age of 51, and 57% were female. The median illness onset date was June 24, 2023 (range: April 1 to August 31). Of 2,242 people with information available, 186 have been hospitalized. Zero deaths have been reported.

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Research – Hepatitis A Outbreaks linked to Frozen Fruit are a problem

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Food Poison Journal

Hepatitis A outbreaks associated with fresh, frozen, and minimally processed produce, worldwide, from 1983 to 2016—adapted and expanded from Sivapalasingam et al., 2004 and Fiore, 2004. Italics indicate instances where the food was locally sourced with respect to the cases. The implicated foods were raw unless listed otherwise.

See the table at the link above

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Belgium – Frozen lime leaves (Frozen lime leaves) from the BDMP brand – Salmonella

Posted on November 6, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name Frozen lime leaves
Brand BDMP
Unit 100g
Barcode 8851035821007
Minimum Durability Date (MBD) 05/15/2025
Batch 66135A

Danger  : Possible presence of Salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

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