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Canada – Juewei brand meat and vegetable products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 26, 2024 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Product
Meat and vegetable products – 46 Products
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

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

Distribution
British Columbia

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes 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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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France – FROZEN FROG LEGS – Salmonella

Posted on April 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Snails and frogs
Product brand name
SKB
Model names or references
FROZEN FROG LEGS 500G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3265220514912 L113120412 Minimum durability date 06/30/2026
Products List
In-store_display-_product_recall_.pdfAttachment
Packaging
bag 500 g
Start/end date of marketing
From 04/14/2024 to 04/23/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the freezer
Health mark
Salmonella detection
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Gineys DS catering (DS Rhones-Alpes) France Fees Rhône-Alpes SOCAPRO-Pormocash

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Greece – Unsafe food recall – Trout – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

EFET

Following the investigation of a complaint submitted to the E.F.E.T., it was established by the Food Hygiene Department of the Directorate of the Athens Veterinary Center of the FSA, the presence of the pathogenic microorganism Listeria monocytogenes in a product of the company “G. PANAGIOTOPOULOS I. BAKATSIAS OE. FISH CULTURE”.

Accordingly, the company:

  1. has proactively recalled the following products:
  • “Smoked Karpenisiou Trout (fillet)”, with the trade name “fresco” and production date from 23.01.2024 to 10.04.2024 (expiry date from 22.05.2024 to 08.08.2024).
  • “Smoked Marinated Trout of Karpenisi (fillet)”, with trade name “fresco” and production date from 24.01.2024 to 09.04.2024 (expiration date from 21.08.2024 to 05.11.2024).
  • “Smoked Trout of Karpenisi (whole)”, with trade name “fresco” and production date from 24.01.2024 to 28.03.2024 (expiration date from 22.07.2024 to 24.09.2024).
  1. It issued a notice to consumers which has been posted on its website ( http://fresko.com.gr/%cf%84%ce%b1-ce%bd%ce%b5%ce%b1-%ce%bc%ce %b1%cf%83/642 ).

Consumers who have purchased the above products (pictured below) are requested not to consume them.

The EFET in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Economy & Veterinary Medicine of the Regional Unit of Evrytania are continuing the controls and the company has been placed under surveillance.

trout

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Bigi Mama ginger powder due to the presence of Salmonella

Posted on April 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.15
Product Identification: Bigi Mama ginger powder; pack size: 50g
Batch Code Best before: 01/12/2025
Country Of Origin: India

Message:

The above batch of Bigi Mama ginger powder is being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch

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France – Parma ham PDO – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
AUCHAN
Model names or references
Parma ham PDO
Product identification
Batch
Sold in the “traditional charcuterie” section of our store between 04/18/2024 and 04/25/2024.
Products List
Poster_de_reminder.pdfAttachment
Start/end date of marketing
From 04/18/2024 to 04/25/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
IT335LCE
Geographical sales area
AUCHAN SAINT-SEBASTIEN
Distributors
AUCHAN SAINT-SEBASTIEN

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Germany – Harz ham sausages – Salmonella

Posted on April 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication: April 24, 2024
Product name:

Harz ham sausages

Product images:

Wuerstchen-Assortiment_Harzer_Schinkenwuerstchen_.jpg

Gmyrek Fleisch- und Wurstwaren GmbH & Co KG

Manufacturer (distributor):

Gmyrek Fleisch- und Wurstwaren GmbH & Co KG Im Weilandmoor 1 38518 Gifhorn

Reason for warning:

Detection of salmonella during self-control examination

Packaging Unit:

350 g, foil-wrapped packaging with 5 sausages lying next to each other

Durability: May 3, 2024
Lot identification: GMYG24G0676

Click to access 240424+Pressemitteilung+%F6ff.+R%FCckruf+Harzer+Schinkenw%FCrstchen.pdf

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Belgium – Poultry logs from the Fiers brand – Salmonella

Posted on April 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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boomstammetjes

In agreement with the FASFC, Fiers NV is withdrawing Fiers brand poultry logs from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Fiers NV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where it will be refunded.

Product Description

  • Product name: poultry logs
  • Brand: Proud
  • Consumption deadlines (DLC = Consume until”) and batches:
    • 04/23/202, lot: 105932-105963-105873
    • 04/24/2024, lot: 105963-106140
    • 04/25/2024, lot: 106153
  • Sales period: from 04/16/24 until 04/18/24
  • Type of packaging: plastic container
  • Contents and weight: 2 pieces (approximately 0.260 grams) or 12 pieces (approximately 1.620 grams)

The product was sold via different points of sale in Belgium:

  • Dameat, Gipsweg4, 9940 Ertvelde
  • Olivier Van Lysebeth, Octaaf De Kerchove 115, 1501 Buizingen
  • Aquality nv, Kattegatstraat 301-307, 8380 Zeebrugge
  • Chris en Carla, Stationstraat 338, 1770 Liedekerke
  • Ad Merelbeke, Gaversesteenweg 2, 9820 Merelbeke
  • Leuzoise, Rue du gard 32, 700 Leuze-En -Hainaut
  • GB Nieuwpoort, Albert I laan 213, 8620 Nieuwpoort

For any further information , contact  Ms. Vandenheede; kwaliteit@fiers.netor 04778/493117

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Canada – Notice not to consume broccoli soups and butternut squash and ginger soups prepared and sold by the company Épicerie Basta- Clostridium botulinum

Posted on April 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , April 24, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Épicerie Basta , located at 505, rue Rachel Est, in Montreal, advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because they have not been prepared and packaged to ensure their safety. In fact, these products could promote the proliferation of the bacteria  Clostridium botulinum .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“Broccoli soup”

1 litre 

Units sold until April 23, 2024

“Butternut and ginger soup”

The products which are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until April 23, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The products were packaged in a transparent plastic bag and were sold refrigerated.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. Additionally, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, they could be contaminated with the bacteria  Clostridium botulinum . Foods contaminated with the toxin of this bacteria can cause, when ingested, the following symptoms: facial paralysis, unresponsive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, vision and speech problems. In severe cases, the disease can cause death.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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Canada – Notice not to consume vegetable soup and mushroom and sesame soup from the Taouk brand sold by the company Boucherie Les Saules inc. – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on April 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , April 24, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Boucherie Les Saules inc., located at 2070, boulevard Masson, in Quebec, advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because they have not been preserved to ensure their safety. In fact, the retailer did not follow the instructions regarding the method of storing the products; these products could encourage the proliferation of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“Mushrooms & sesame”

750ml​ 

Units sold until April 23, 2024

” Vegetables “

The products which are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until April 23, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The products were packaged in a glass jar with a black metal lid. The products were sold at room temperature.

The operator is recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. Additionally, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, they could be contaminated with the bacteria  Clostridium botulinum . Foods contaminated with the toxin of this bacteria can cause, when ingested, the following symptoms: facial paralysis, unresponsive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, vision and speech problems. In severe cases, the disease can cause death.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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Singapore – Recall of Fromagerie Blanc’s raw milk goat cheese products due to possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

SFA

The European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed has issued a notification
on the recall of various Fromagerie Blanc’s raw milk goat cheese products due to
possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
As the implicated products were imported into Singapore, the Singapore Food
Agency has directed the importer, Symphony W&C Pte Ltd, to recall the products. The
recall is ongoing.

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