Category Archives: Food Hygiene

Italy – TALEGGIO DOP BONTALEGGIO DI GROTTA – Food Safety

Salute

Brand : MAURI FORMAGGI

Name : TALEGGIO DOP BONTALEGGIO DI GROTTA

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 14 November 2022

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Belgium – Roasted pistachios – Roasted and salted pistachios from the Alesto brand – Ochratoxin A.

AFSCA

Recall of Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH
Product: Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne geroostet” (Roasted pistachios) and “Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) from the Alesto brand.
Problem: too high content of Ochratoxin A.


In agreement with the FASFC, Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH withdraws Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne geroostet” (Roasted pistachios) (70g) and “Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) (70g) from the sale and recalls them from consumers because of an excessively high Ochratoxin A content.

Lidl Belgium asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt.

Product description: Product

name Pistazienkerne geroostet
(Roasted pistachios) Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen
(Roasted and salted pistachios)
Brand Alesto Alesto Use-by
dates (BDD) 25/03/2023 23/03/2023
Weight 70g 70g
Sales period From 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive From 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive
Type of packaging Plastic bag Plastic bag

Romania – Scandinavian style cod fishcakes – Listeria monocytogenes

ANSVSA

Jeka Fish recalls Sødergaarden Chifteluțe de cod, în stil scandinav / Scandinavian style cod fishcakes (340g; Use by 15.09.2022 and 25.11.2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Germany – K-Classic Pistachio Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 100g – Ochratoxin A

LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/12/2022
Product name:

K-Classic Pistachio Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 100g

Manufacturer (distributor):

Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH Hans-Koch-Ring GmbH 21493 Schwarzenbek Sales by Kaufland

Reason for warning:

During routine tests, increased levels of the mold toxin ochratoxin A were found.

Packaging Unit: 100 g
Durability: 04/22/2023
Lot identification: 21029/220726001

Germany – Ginger ground (100 gr) (Zencefil) – Bacillus cereus

LMW


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

Ginger ground (100 gr) (Zencefil)

Product images:

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Manufacturer (distributor):

Basak Tüketim ve Gida GmbH Marktstrasse 10 50968 Cologne

Reason for warning:

Increased levels of Bacillus cereus

Packaging Unit: 100 g
Durability: 06.2023
Lot identification: L4349M
Further information:

Reference is made to the attached consumer information.

Click to access R%FCckrufschreiben+(2).pdf

Austria – Alesto Pistachios Roasted, 70g and Alesto Pistachios Roasted & Salted, 70g – Ochratoxin A

AGES

AGES informs about a recall of the company Lidl Austria GmbH. The company recalled the products Alesto Pistachios Roasted, 70g and Alesto Pistachios Roasted & Salted, 70g on November 11th, 2022:
 © Lidl Austria GmbH
recall reason
Elevated ochratoxin A levels
Marketed by
Lidl Austria GmbH
Manufacturer
Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH
Expiry Date
03/25/2023
Batch number
30031/220622001, 30030/22062300

The manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH is currently calling the products “Alesto Pistachios roasted, 70g” with the best before date March 25th, 2023 and lot number 30031/220622001 as well as “Alesto Pistachios roasted & salted, 70g” with the best before date March 23rd, 2023 and lot number 30030 /220623001 public back .
Only the federal states of Upper Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg are affected.

Elevated levels of ochratoxin A were detected in the products. Ochratoxin A is a mold toxin (mycotoxin) that can damage the kidneys if ingested over a long period of time. Customers should therefore pay attention to the recall and not consume the products under any circumstances.

For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Lidl Austria reacted immediately and removed the affected products from sale. The products can be returned in all Lidl branches. The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presenting the receipt. Other products sold by Lidl Austria from the manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH are not affected by the recall. The manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH apologizes to all those affected for the inconvenience caused. This warning does not state that the hazard was caused by Lidl Austria.

If you have any questions, the Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free number 0800/500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Denmark – Listeria in fish patties

DVFA

Insula Hvide Sande A/S is recalling Glyngøre Ready-to-eat Fish Meatballs due to the discovery of Listeria.

Recalled Foods , Published: November 11, 2022

​Which food:
Glyngøre Ready-to-eat Fish
Meatballs Net weight: 390g
EAN number: 5715030200034 Best-by
dates: All dates until 14.12.2022
Production dates: The period from 01.08.2022 to 08.11.2022

Sold in:
Kvickly, SuperBrugsen, Dagli ‘Brugsen, Fakta, Coop365 and Irma throughout the country.

Company that is recalling:
Insula Hvide Sande A/S, Tungevej 2-4, 6960 Hvide Sande

Reason:
The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in some of the manufacturer’s products.

Risk:
Infection with Listeria bacteria, where the symptoms can include flu-like symptoms, fever and headache and, in rare cases, gastrointestinal problems. Read more about Listeria in food here.

Advice to consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it. If you have questions about symptoms or illness, you should contact your own doctor or the doctor on call.

France – Basmati rice – Aflatoxins

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name Golden Sun
  • Model names or references Basmati rice 1kg
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    20073763 Date of minimum durability 11/01/2023
    20073763 Date of minimum durability 12/01/2023
    20073763 Date of minimum durability 01/13/2023
  • Packaging1kg bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 22/01/2021 to 04/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Some Lidl supermarkets. See attached list.
  • Distributors Some Lidl supermarkets. See attached list.
  • List of points of salelist_SPM_rice.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Investigations carried out due to the detection of aflatoxins on certain batches in Europe, led to the withdrawal and recall of this product as a precaution.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxins

France – Brie puff pastry – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name unbranded
  • Model names or references Brie puff pastry
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    0208600026899 Use-by date between 17/10/2022 and 02/11/2022
  • Packaging380g tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 13/10/2022 to 29/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale LE FOLGOET
  • Distributors E. LECLERC LE FOLGOET

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Italy – Mortadella supergigante in slices with and without pistachio distributed by Tosano – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : Veroni

Name : Mortadella supergigante in slices with and without pistachio distributed by Tosano

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 11 November 2022

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