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Canada – Ararat brand Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

Gov Canada

Summary

Product
Tahina
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
Possibly other provinces and territories

The food recall warning issued on 2023-09-24 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s food safety investigation.

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

USA -Don Miguel Foods Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Carne Asada Burrito Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS USDA

Don Miguel Foods, a Dallas, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 10,642 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) carne asada burrito products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The frozen RTE carne asada burrito items were produced on September 27, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 7-oz. individual wax paper packages containing “DON MIGUEL Hand Made BURRITO CARNE ASADA” with date code D23270 printed on the package.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 20049” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail convenience store locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the establishment’s laboratory testing indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The establishment notified FSIS that some of the affected product was distributed into commerce.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.

Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

France – ROAST PORK ORLOFF CHORIZO EMMENTAL – Salmonella

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name UNBRANDED
  • Model names or references UNBRANDED
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    43923 Use-by date 10/14/2023
  • Start/end date of marketing From 02/10/2023 to 13/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 77-152-011 CE
  • Further information PRODUCT SOLD IN TRADITIONAL CHARCUTERY
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Île-de-France
  • Distributors CARREFOUR MARKET

UK -Moonshine’s Products Ltd recalls several products because of concerns over food safety

Gov UK

Moonshine’s Products Ltd are recalling several products because of temperature control breaches, microbiological contamination risks and other potential food safety risks as a result of unsafe production procedures, which make these products unsafe to eat and means they could potentially cause serious illness or death if consumed.

Product details

Moonshine’s Products Chilli con Brisket
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Guinness (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products 3 Green Chilli (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Chilli – Pineapple (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Smokey Bacon Tomato (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Burger Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Chip Shop Curry (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Bolognese
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Chicken Curry
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Satay Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Sweet BBQ Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Sweet Chilli Sauce
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Tomato and Tarragon (Soup)
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Carrot and Coriander (Soup)
Pack size 400g
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024
Moonshine’s Products Habanero (Sauce)
Pack size 250ml
Best before All dates up to and including September 2024

Risk statement

Unsafe production practices for the products listed above make these products unsafe to eat and means they could potentially cause serious illness or death. Additionally, there is a risk that the glass bottles may explode which may cause injury.

Action taken by the company

Moonshine’s Products Ltd are recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed at the point of sale. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.

France – Raclette – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Baechler
  • Model names or references Fenugreek batch 23 0471 and 23 0473 expiry date 12/26/2023 to 01/02/2023 Wild garlic batch 23 034 8 and 23 044 8 expiry date 09/27/23 to 12/28/2023 Green pepper Pink berries lot 23 0324 expiry date of 04/01/2024
  • Product identification
    Batch
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  • Products List liste_rappel_conso.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging self-service portions or packaged by the cut
  • Start/end date of marketing From 09/27/2023 to 10/12/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark Suspicion and presence of listeria
  • Further information in the cutting or self-service department
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Antonin, ASLG, Basse, CNF, Comtal, Disfrais, Duroux, Elsadis, FF Auvergne, FF Rhone Alpes, Fromagerie des neiges, Laiterie Gilbert, Lodi produced, Losfeld, OF Eulalie, Ouest frais, Prestisud, Thomas Export, Traditions terroirs, Valserine

France – natural mineral water – Pseudomonas

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Waters
  • Product brand name PERLYNE
  • Model names or references PERLYNE BOTTLE 1.5L
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3770004468003 L23271-1 Use-by date 09/28/2025
  • Packaging 6 x 1.5 liters
  • Start/end date of marketing From 03/10/2023 to 07/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographical sales areaWhole France
  • Distributors Match Bavay Intermarché Le Cateau Carrefour Gommegnies

France – Pepper and pepper sheep cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Kukulu, Les Saloirs d’Espelette, Antonin, Tomme d’Espelette, Kalaka
  • Model names or references Sheep’s cheese pepper chili format 4kg
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    BP61223 BP61323 BP70323 Minimum durability date between 01/24/2024 and 03/20/2024
  • Packaging Whole Tomme
  • Start/end date of marketing From 07/27/2023 to 09/22/2023
  • Storage temperatureProduct to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR64213100CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Supermarkets, Wholesales

Czech Republic – WHOLE GRAIN RYE FLOUR – Mycotoxin – Ergot Alkaloids

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Place of inspection:
Mírová pod Kozákovem ( Dubecko 1, 511 01 Mírová pod Kozákovem )
ID: 86688472
Food group: Milled cereal products Flour and semolina

WHOLE GRAIN RYE FLOUR
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

sum of ergot alkaloids

The legislative limit for the contaminating substance – ergot alkaloids was exceeded several times in the food.

Food is not considered safe if it is contaminated with foreign substances.

Best before date: 01-10-2023
Packaging: PAP bag with label
Quantity of the product in the package: kg
Manufacturer: Michal Zuna, Under the Green Road 1768, Turnov
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 6/21/2023
Reference number: 23-000727-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

France -Provençal charcuterie salad – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name SALFADIS
  • Model names or references Provençal charcuterie salad
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    2322634025722 0668323733373323 Use-by date 05/10/2023
  • Packaging In bulk
  • Start/end date of marketing From 02/10/2023 to 05/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR83.107.002.CE
  • Further information Charcuterie salad sold in the traditional delicatessen/catering section.
  • Geographical sales area Departments: TARN-ET-GARONNE (82)
  • Distributors Super U Montauban

Germany – Blackened pitted olives with garlic – Listeria monocytogenes

LMW

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

October 11, 2023

Product name: Blackened pitted olives with garlic
Product images:

Product image_1.jpg

Kalamatos Food GmbH, Heinkelstr. 10, 30827 Garbsen

Manufacturer (distributor):

Kalamatos Food GmbH, Heinkelstr. 10, 30827 Garbsen

Reason for warning:

Listeria monocytogenes

Packaging Unit: 180g
Durability: Best before October 24, 2023
Additional Information:

Listeria
A listeria disease usually manifests itself within 14 days of infection with diarrhea and
fever. In particular, pregnant women, seniors and people with weakened immune systems
can develop more severe illnesses such as blood poisoning and meningitis. In
pregnant women, even without symptoms, the unborn child can be harmed.
People who have eaten this food and
develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and report a possible listeria infection.
Pregnant women who have eaten this food should
seek medical treatment and advice, even if they have no symptoms. This does not make sense for other people without symptoms
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