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Czech Republic – Albert Grill SMOKED HALF CHIP WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Jablonec nad Nisou ( Želivského 5050/2, 466 05 Jablonec nad Nisou )
ID: 44012373
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

albert Grill SMOKED HALF CHIP WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Fungal colonies of different colors were found on the surface of the cheese in all the checked packages. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection, the food did not have an expired use-by date.

Batch: L202243
Expiration date: 27/10/2022
Packaging: Weld-sealed PP foil enclosed in a PAP box
Quantity of the product in the package: 240 g
Producer: Syráreň Havran, as, Priemyselná 1339, 90527 Senica
Country of origin:  Slovakia
Date of sample collection: 30/09/2022
Reference number: 22-000554-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Germany – Taste of Asia – Basmati Rice 1kg – Aflatoxin B1

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LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/15/2022
Product name:

Taste of Asia – Basmati Rice 1kg

Product images:

5417_Marktaushang_Taste_of_Asia_-_Basmati_Reis_1kg(17).jpg

Market notice PENNY Markt GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):

Van Sillevoldt Rijst BV Distribution via branches of PENNY Markt GmbH

Reason for warning:

The article may contain an increased level of aflatoxin B1.

Packaging Unit: 1 kg
Durability: 01/11/2023 – 01/14/2023
Further information:

Reference is made to the attached customer information from the food company.

Click to access 5417_Marktaushang_Taste_of_Asia_-_Basmati_Reis_1kg(17).pdf

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Germany- Roasted pistachio nuts with/without salt and pistachio berry mix – Ochratoxin A

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Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 14.11.2022
Product name:

Roasted pistachio nuts with/without salt and pistachio berry mix

Product images:

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Farmer naturals Pistachio Nuts - Roasted .png
Trader Joe's Pistachio Nuts Roasted and Salted.png
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Manufacturer (distributor):

PL Food GmbH Kesselflickerstr. 10 21493 Lanken/Elmenhorst

Reason for warning:

Pistachio kernels with an increased ochratoxin A content (OTA, mold toxin) were used in the batches of the products mentioned here. OTA has a kidney-damaging and carcinogenic effect with greatly increased long-term intake.

Packaging Unit: 100 g
Lot identification:

See customer information.

Click to access Kundeninformation.pdf

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Slovakia – Cronobacter prompts infant formula recall in Slovakia

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Food Safety News

A brand of infant formula has been recalled in Slovakia because of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

The Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic (UVZSR) said the issue was detected as part of official food controls by authorities. No related illnesses have been reported.

The affected goat’s milk infant formula was made in the Czech Republic by Goldim. The product is “Naše mléko 1” with a date of Oct. 31, 2023, and lot number L430. It is intended for infants up to 6 months of age.

The product was analyzed in an accredited regional public health authority (RÚVZ) laboratory and it did not comply with the microbiological legislation for Cronobacter sakazakii.

UVZSR said this means the formula is considered not to be safe and should be withdrawn from the market.

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France – PURE PORK DRY SAUSAGE 1.4KG RUSTADOU – Salmonella

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name RUSTADOU
  • Model names or references PURE PORK DRY SAUSAGE 1.4KG RUSTADOU
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Date
    3439496302522 Lot : 1104708 Use-by date 02/01/2023
    3439496302522 Lot : 1104708 Use-by date 06/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark FR 22.136.007 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors METRO

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of Salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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France – CREME CRUE (Raw) – Salmonella

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name DUMESNIL FARM
  • Model names or references RAW CREAM 250 g LA FERME DUMESNIL RAW CREAM 500 g LA FERME DUMESNIL
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Date
    0656272117474 batch number: 25/11/22 for the 500 g cream Use-by date 25/11/2022
    0656272352691 batch number: 25/11/22 for the 250 g cream Use-by date 25/11/2022
  • Packaging transparent pot of 250 g egg of 500 g
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/11/2022 to 10/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.76.658.003 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: EURE (27), SEINE-MARITIME (76)
  • Distributors CROSSROADS MARKET SAINT ROMAIN DE COLBOSC; CHAPON GAEC; THE DUMESNIL FARM; O’DELICE DE MAELIA; BARN CHICKEN COOP; GOURMET PATH; SHED 0; L’ESPERANCE RESTAURANT; DAD & FIRST; FLAX AND BUTTERFLY; FIRST OF THE PLACE
  • List of points of salelist_of_points_of_sale_cream_04nov2022_v2.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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Luxembourg – ALESTO BRAND ROASTED PISTACHIOS – Ochratoxin A

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SAP

Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH is recalling the following products:

Last name Roasted pistachios
Mark Alesto
Unity 70g
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 03/25/2023
Sale period from 05/07/2022 to 10/11/2022
Last name Roasted & salted pistachios
Mark Alesto
Unity 70g
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 03/23/2023
Sale period from 05/07/2022 to 10/11/2022

Danger  : Potential presence of ochratoxin A

Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced by molds which can be present in different products such as cereals, coffee, rice, spices and raisins. With repeated consumption, ochratoxin A can be carcinogenic and can have toxic effects at the renal level.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Lidl

Source of information: Lidl recall notification

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Netherlands – Safety warning Lidl Netherlands Pistachios roasted & salted and Pistachios roasted from Alesto – Ochratoxin A

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NVWA

Safety warning Lidl Netherlands Pistachios roasted & salted and Pistachios roasted from Alesto

Lidl Netherlands warns against roasted & salted pistachios and roasted pistachios from the brand ‘Alesto’. An increased amount of Ochratoxin A (a fungal toxin) was found in the products. Ochratoxin A can lead to kidney disease if taken for a long time. Do not eat the products!

See Lidl’s website

Which products are involved?

  • Alesto Pistachios roasted, 70g
  • Best before: 25.03.2023
  • LOT: 30031/220622001
  • Alesto Pistachios roasted & salted, 70 g
  • Best before: 23.03.2023
  • LOT: 30030/220623001

If you have any questions, please contact Lidl Netherlands via email:  contact@lidl.nl  or telephone number 020 – 70 95 039.

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Belgium – “Zencefil” – Ground ginger from the Basak brand – Bacillus cereus

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AFSCA

FASFC recall
Product: “Zencefil” – Ground ginger from the Basak brand.
Problem: Possible presence of Bacillus Cereus.

The FASFC withdraws “Zencefil” – Ground Ginger of the Basak brand from sale and recalls it from consumers because of a possible presence of Bacillus Cereus.

It has therefore been decided to withdraw this product from sale and to recall it from consumers. Customers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale.


Product Description :

Product name: “Zencefil” – Ground ginger
Brand: Basak
Batch number: L4349M
Weight: 100g
Expiry date: DDM: 06/01/2023

This product was sold via various points of sale in Belgium.

For any additional information, you can contact the FASFC contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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Italy – Preparation based on cod – Listeria monocytogenes

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Salute

Brand : Sødergården

Denomination : Preparation based on cod.

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 14, 2022

Documentation

Documentation

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