Category Archives: Food Hazard

Czech Republic – Polish salami – Microbial Activity

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Place of inspection:
Tanvald ( Sports 557, 468 41 Tanvald )
ID: 64913864
Invalid parameter:

appearance
scent
changes caused by microbial activity

The food smelled of spoilage and had a slimy and sticky surface. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. The food had an unknown expiration date.

Packaging: intestine (open technological package)
Date of sample collection: 14/08/2024
Reference number: 24-000481-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection

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Canada – Kirkland Signature brand Probiotic Yogurt recalled due to yeast

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Gov Canada

Product
Probiotic Yogurt
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
National

Kirkland Signature brand Probiotic Yogurt recalled due to yeast.

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Catalonia – Alert due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from Spain

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ACSA

salmon listeria

The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in sliced ​​smoked salmon of the DIA World Selection brand from Spain is reported.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name:  Smoked Salmon
  • Brand:  DIA World Selection
  • Product appearance: sliced ​​in plastic packaging of 100 g/unit
  • Lot number:  24241A110
  • Expiry date: 04/10/2024
  • Unit weight:  100 g
  • Temperature:  refrigerated

In relation to the information received by the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency has communicated this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the  Coordinated System of Rapid Information Exchange (SCIRI)

The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and present symptoms compatible with listeriosis, it is recommended to go to a health center.

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Canada – PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil recalled due to possible mould

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Gov Canada

Product
Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
National

PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil recalled due to possible mould.

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France – SMOKED SALMON ATLANTIC RED LABEL 2 SLICES – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
THE DELIGHTS OF BEAUTIFUL FRANCE
Model names or references
SMOKED SALMON ATLANTIC LABEL ROUGE 2 SLICES 80 G LES DELICES DE BELLE FRANCE
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3258563490111 38882X239 Expiry date 09/16/2024
Packaging
80 g – 2 slices
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/27/2024 to 09/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
LADYBUG – COCCIMARKET – RAPIDE MARKET

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France – FORT AMBLETEUSE 1-2 FRESH PACKED 200 GR – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
BROTHER BERNARD
Model names or references
FORT AMBLETEUSE 1-2 FRESH PACKED 200 GR
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3188500032817 151024 Minimum durability date 09/30/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/13/2024 to 09/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
62.724.001
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
AUCHAN

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France – Ham sausage specialty -Salmonella

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Beautiful France
Model names or references
Specialty ham sausage 200g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3258561450704 124243021 Minimum durability date 08/12/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 03/09/2024 to 01/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark
FR 63.427.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
FRANCAP

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Czech Republic – FRESH BAKER’S YEAST -Visible Mould/Mold

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Place of inspection:
Turnov ( Nádražní 1437, 51101 Turnov )
ID: 28169387
Food group: Distillery products / Yeast

FRESH BAKER’S YEAST
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

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

The food had an expired use-by date.

Expiration date: 09.07.24
Packaging: other
Date of sample collection: 22/08/2024
Reference number: 24-000429-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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France – INDIAN STYLE CHICKEN SLICES -Salmonella

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
INDIAN STYLE CHICKEN SLICES
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2893593000000 Packaging date 12.09.2024 Expiry date 09/16/2024
Packaging
black tray under film
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/12/2024 to 09/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Machecoul Saint Same
Distributors
Super U Machecoul Saint Même

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Belgium – Volae brand chicken fillets -Salmonella

Posted on September 30, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Volae Chicken Fillets

In agreement with the AFSCA, the “Société normande de volaille” is withdrawing from sale the “Chicken fillets” (x6) of the VOLAE brand due to the possible presence of salmonella.    

Product Description: 

  • Product: Chicken fillet 
  • Brand: Volae
  • Use By Date (UBD): 09/29/2024  
  • EAN: 3250390314769

The products were marketed in Intermarché & Intermarché by Mestdagh points of sale until 09/28/2024.

We thank you for not consuming this product and for returning it to your
store where you will be reimbursed.

Salmonella can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting, with or without fever, in the days following the consumption of contaminated products. 
People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present these types of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, informing them of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase.

For any questions, you can write to the following address: itmai_be_recall@mousquetaires.com

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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