Category Archives: Food Hazard

France – SARDINE FILLETS – Histamine

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
WITHOUT
Model names or references
SARDINE FILLETS
Product identification
Batch
343040270
Packaging
RETAIL
Start/End of marketing date
From 05/11/2024 to 08/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
SARDINE FILLETS SOLD FROM NOVEMBER 5 TO 8
Geographic area of ​​sale
SARTHE
Distributors
INTERMARCHE LE MANS BEAUREGARD

France – Sheep’s cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Pierucci
Model names or references
Sheep’s Tomme 200 g portion
Product identification
Batch
9114 appearing on the back label
10094 appearing on the back label
Packaging
Under film
Start/End of marketing date
Since 09/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 2B 346 003 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
GMS, retail stores

New Zealand – Shellfish biotoxin warning for part of Bay of Plenty

MPI

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from an area of the Bay of Plenty due to the presence of paralytic shellfish toxins.

“Routine tests on tuatua from Waihi Beach have shown levels of paralytic shellfish toxins more than double the safe limit,” says NZFS deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.

The warning extends from the southern end of Pauanui Beach down to the entrance of Tauranga Harbour, by Mount Maunganui. The warning also includes Tauranga Harbour.

“Please do not gather and eat shellfish from this area because anyone doing so could get sick.

“Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes) and Cook’s turban. Kina are still safe to eat.

“It’s also important to know that cooking the shellfish does not remove the toxin.”

Symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning usually appear within 10 minutes to 3 hours of eating and may include:

  • numbness and a tingling (prickly feeling) around the mouth, face, hands, and feet
  • difficulty swallowing or breathing
  • dizziness and headache
  • nausea and vomiting
  • diarrhoea
  • paralysis and respiratory failure and, in severe cases, death.

Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed, its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process. Finfish are not affected by this public health warning, but we advise gutting the fish and discarding the liver before cooking.

NZFS has had no notifications of associated illness.

If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued, phone Healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16, or seek medical attention immediately. You are also advised to contact your nearest public health unit and keep any leftover shellfish in case it can be tested.

“NZFS is monitoring shellfish in the region and will notify the public of any changes to the situation, says Mr Arbuckle.

Commercially harvested shellfish – sold in shops and supermarkets or exported – is subject to strict water and flesh monitoring programmes by NZFS to ensure they are safe to eat.

For further information and general enquiries, call MPI on 0800 00 83 33 or email info@mpi.govt.nz

For media enquiries, contact the media team on 029 894 0328.

Canada – Nut works brand raw whole pistachios recalled due to Salmonella

Gov Canada

Product
Raw whole pistachios
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Salmonella
What to do

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

Distribution
Ontario

Issue

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

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Austria – Pumpkin Organics Organic Oat Bar Carrot-Orange, 20g – Mold/Mould

Ages

We at Pumpkin Organics GmbH are committed to the highest quality standards. During random checks, isolated cases of mold were found in Pumpkin Organics Organic Carrot-Orange Oat Bar, 20g. For reasons of consistent and precautionary consumer protection, we have initiated a precautionary recall of the following product: Pumpkin Organics Organic Carrot-Orange Oat Bar, 20g with the GTIN: 4260526593783 with a best-before date of January 12, 2025 and the batch number 12012025. Only this best-before date/batch number is affected by the recall. The best-before date can be found on the side of the package.

Consumption is not recommended because mold can be harmful to health.

Other products from Pumpkin Organics and other product batches of the Carrot-Orange Oat Bar, 20g are not affected.

To be on the safe side, we ask you not to consume the affected bars of the Pumpkin Organics Organic Oat Bar Carrot-Orange, 20g variety.

Of course, all products with the best-before date mentioned above can be returned. Customers will receive a refund of the purchase price even without a proof of purchase.

If you have any questions, please contact Pumpkin Organics GmbH on the German phone number +49 89 215415210 (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00) or by email to  hello@pumpkin-organics.com .

Pumpkin Organics regrets the inconvenience caused and apologizes to all customers.

The warning does not indicate that the risk was caused by the producer, manufacturer, importer or distributor.

original recall

USA – Grimmway Farms Recalls Organic Whole and Select Organic Baby Carrots That May Be in Consumers’ Homes Due to Potential STEC E. coli Contamination – O121:H19

FDA

Company Announcement

Grimmway Farms has issued a recall of select organic whole carrots and organic baby carrots that should no longer be in grocery stores but may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.

These products may have been contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19. E. coli O121:H19 is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with a weakened immune system. Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea conditions, such as a hemolytic uremic syndrome, or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic problems. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting. The incubation period for E. coli O121:H19 in humans can range from 24 hours to as much as ten days. The average incubation period is 3 to 4 days.

Belgium – Different products “SALMON WRAP, SALMON BUN, SALMON TRIANGLE, SALMON FLEECE” from the Nonna brand – Listeria monocytogenes

AFSCA

Nun

In agreement with the AFSCA, NONNA is withdrawing the products “WRAP SAUMON, BUN SAUMON, TRIANGLE SAUMON, POLAIRE SAUMON” of the Nonna brand from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Nonna asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased, where they will be refunded.

Product Description:

Product Name: SALMON BUN
Batch Numbers: 572994, 573280, 573571, 573832, 574161, 574392
Best Before Dates: Between 10/11/2024 and 17/11/2024

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Nonna SALMON BUN

Product name: POLAIRE SAUMON
Batch numbers: 572994, 573280, 573571, 573832, 574161, 574392
Expiry dates (UBD): between 10/11/2024 and 17/11/2024

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SALMON FLEECE Nonna

Product Name: TRIANGLE SALMON
Batch Numbers: 572960, 573247, 573536, 573802, 574112, 574360
Best Before Dates: Between 12/11/2024 and 19/11/2024

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SALMON TRIANGLE Nonna

Product Name: SALMON WRAP
Batch Numbers: 572970, 573256, 573545, 573811, 574121, 574369
Best Before Dates: Between 10/11/2024 and 17/11/2024

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Nonna SALMON WRAP

The products were distributed to various points of sale.

For further information , please contact Nonna on 081 600 803. 

Belgium – Hummus of different brands -Salmonella

AFSCA

hummus

Due to the possible presence of salmonella, hummus of various brands are being recalled in consultation with the AFSCA. We ask consumers not to consume the products and to return them to the point of sale. 

Product description:   

Spicy hummus from the Carrefour Aperotime brand 
– Expiry date (DLC): December 11, 2024
– Weight: 200g
– Sales period: from November 7, 2024 
– This product has been distributed in Belgium in CARREFOUR stores. 

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hummus 1

Spicy hummus from the SPAR brand
– Expiry date (DLC): December 12, 2024
– Weight: 200g
– Sales period: from November 12, 2024 
– This product was distributed in Belgium in SPAR brand stores.

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hummus 2

For further information you can contact Beliès SA on 0479/23.50.98. 

Belgium – 2 RAW CAKES CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT FROM THE NATS RAWLINE BRAND – Salmonella

AFSCA

nats

Following an inspection, NATS RAWLINE is withdrawing the product “2 RAW CAKES CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT” FROM THE NATS RAWLINE BRAND and is recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of salmonella. 

Product Description:

– Product Name: 2 RAW CAKES CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT
– Brand: NATS RAWLINE 
– Best Before Date (BBD): 
19-05-2025
– Batch Number: 21224
– Sales Period: 26-03-2024 to 12-11-2024
– Type of Packaging: Tray with black bottom and transparent lid + cardboard box 
– Weight: 130g 

The product was distributed through various points of sale.

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

Food poisoning caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by fever within 12 to 72 hours after consuming
the contaminated products. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly.

People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused.

For any further information , contact: info@natsrawline.com.

Denmark – Salmonella in 4 types of humus

Foedevarestyrelsen

COOP Danmark A/S is recalling 4 varieties of humus, as there is a risk of Salmonella in the products.

These are Humus with chilli, Humus with sun-dried tomatoes and Humus with beetroot from the brand Smag Forskellen as well as Humus with chilli (not from the brand “Taste the Difference”)

If you have the products, you should throw them away or return them to the store, where they is purchased.

Which food is recalled

Taste the difference hummus with Chili

Net content: 200g

Best before date: 11.12.2024

EAN: 5700381468813

Taste the difference hummus with sun-dried tomatoes

Net content: 200g

Best before date: 11.12.24

EAN: 5700383214296

Taste The difference hummus with beetroot

Net content: 200g

Best before date: 11.12.24

EAN: 5700383653842

Hummus with chili ( Not of the “taste the difference” brand)

Net content: 175g

Best before date: 09.12.2024

EAN: 5410921016519

Where is the product sold

The products are sold in : Kvickly, SuperBrugsen, Dagli’Brugsen, Coop365discount and in Brugsen throughout the country

Why is the product being recalled?

During routine checks of the humus varieties at the Belgian producer, Salmonella was detected in the raw material. There is therefore a risk of the bacteria also being in the finished humus, and thus of infection with Salmonella.

The symptoms of infection with Salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.