Category Archives: Food Hygiene

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Sesame Seeds – Organic Cheese-Flavoured Protein Chips – Duck Liver – Chicken Breast – Frozen Poultry – MRM Pig Meat

RASFF

Salmonella spp. detected in organic cheese-flavoured protein chips from Denmark in Germany and Luxembourg

RASFF

Salmonella enteritidis in duck liver from the Netherlands in Denmark

RASFF

Salmonella in mechanically separated pigmeat from Spain in Italy

RASFF

Presence of Salmonella spp. in hulled sesame seeds from India in Greece

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from India in Poland

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis in chilled chicken breasts from the Netherlands in Northern Ireland

RASFF

Salmonella in Frozen poultry in Belgium and the Netherlands

Belgium –  Knijpfruit appel-peer (apple-pear compote) of the AH brand – Mycotoxin – Patulin

AFSCA

Recall of Albert Heijn
Product: Knijpfruit appel-peer (apple-pear compote) of the AH brand.
Problem: too high patulin content (mycotoxin).


In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn has decided to withdraw from stores all the product ‘Knijpfruit appel-peer’ (apple-pear compote) of the AH brand. The product contains too much patulin (a mycotoxin).

Customers are asked not to consume the product and to bring it back to an Albert Heijn store, where they will be reimbursed.

Product description

• Product category: fruit-based snack
• Product name: Knijpfruit appel-peer
• Brand: Albert Heijn
• Expiry date (BDD – date of minimum durability): all BDDs
• Sale period: until to 20-09-2022 included
• Type of packaging: flexible packaging

For further information , contact Albert Heijn on 0800 777 05.

Canada – Fresh and Local brand Turkey, Bacon Sub recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA

Fresh and Local - Turkey, Bacon Sub - 200 g - label

Fresh and Local - Turkey, Bacon Sub - 200 g - side

Summary

Product; Turkey, Bacon Sub

Issue

Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria

What to do

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

Fresh and Local Turkey, Bacon Sub 205 g 8 77838 48482 7 Best before
22SE21
22SE22
22SE25
22SE26

Issue

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

The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia.

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.

France – Montbéliard knife tartare 3% 2x180g- Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name The beautiful nature
  • Model names or references Montbéliard knife tartare 3% 2x180g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3700502707243 22257-3790 Use-by date 09/26/2022
  • Products List product_list.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging vacuum pack
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/14/2022 to 09/26/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.13.097.003.CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Pedavia-Pomona-TSA Meats
  • List of points of saleliset_clients.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France- Grilled chicken slices- Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Provol & Lachenal
  • Model names or references Sliced ​​grilled chicken tray
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3304030001325 Tray 1 kg Batches 2372440 – 2382440 – 2412440 Use-by date 01/10/2022
    3304030001325 1 kg tray Lots 2422480 and 2432480 Use-by date 05/10/2022
    3304030001325 1 kg tray Lots 2442490 and 2482490 Use-by date 06/10/2022
    3304030001325 Tray 1 kg Lot 2502510 Use-by date 08/10/2022
    3304030001318 Tray 500g Lot 2372440 Use-by date 01/10/2022
    3304030001318 Tray 500g Lot 2502510 Use-by date 08/10/2022
  • Packaging Tray 1kg and 500g
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/09/2022 to 14/09/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR.69.178.012.CE
  • Geographic area of ​​saleWhole France
  • Distributors André butchers: Vinzelles, Rillieux, Bourg en Bresse, Tignieu. Promocash Nivolas And Wholesalers

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – Fresh Cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name cream cheese
  • Model names or references fresh cheeses
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    0309;0709;0809;0909 Use-by date 09/21/2022
  • Packaging box
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/09/2022 to 09/09/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: CORREZE (19)
  • Distributors groceries

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall non-compliant microbiological analysis. Presence of listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

Norway – Organic Whole Grain Rye Pasta – Ochratoxin A

Matportalen

“Bartolini Eko macaron 100% żytni pełnoziarnisty (ekologiczny) gniazda” with a best before date of 30/06/2024 will be withdrawn from the market. The reason is that the mold substance Ochratoxin A has been detected in the product.

Favoritt Mat AS in Stavanger reports that the products were sold to consumers as of 3 November 2021. The products are sold out in the store now, but can still be found at consumers’ homes.

Favoritt Mat AS asks consumers who have bought the product to throw it away or return it to the store.

Ochratoxin A is a naturally occurring toxin that is most often detected in moldy grain, legumes, coffee beans, some dried fruits, as well as juice and wine produced from grapes. Ochratoxins can cause kidney damage in humans and animals, and are suspected of being carcinogenic.

Contact information

Favorite Food AS: Piotr Demski tel: 968 78 600

USA – GHGA Recalls Various Ready-To-Eat Vegetable Products Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:
GHGA
Brand Name:
GHGA
Product Description:
Ready-To-Eat Vegetable Products

Company Announcement

CONLEY, GA – 9/20/22 – GHGA is recalling various products (see chart below) due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No other GHGA products are affected by this recall. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short- term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

To date, we are not aware of any illnesses linked to this recall. Please see attached photos for further identification.

On 9/16/22 the firm was notified by their laboratory that a single sample of a product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The products were sold to Kroger and distributed to retail stores on 9/11/22. The Sell-by Date has expired, and products were previously removed from store shelves and are no longer for sale. However, products could still be in possession of consumers. The Sell By Dates and Lot numbers are located on the top primary label of each product. These products were packaged in clear plastic containers and sold primarily in Kroger stores in the produce or deli sections in the states of: Alabama, South Carolina, and Georgia

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions can call Customer Service at (888) 449-9386 M-F 8am – 4pm PST.

GHGA has notified Kroger and they have directed their stores to remove the products from the shelves.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Customer Service
 888-449-9386
Media:
Nelia Alamo
 916-208-6898
 nalamo@calavo.com

France – Individual Tropézienne sold in pastry kiosk (traditional showcase)- E.coli – Staphylococcus aureus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name/
  • Model names or references Individual Tropézienne sold in newsstands (traditional showcase) Products sold from 29/08 TO 30/08
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    see attached product list
  • Products Listposter_Auchan_Englos_20220919.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging Sold in pastry stand
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/29/2022 to 08/30/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark/
  • Further information/
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Auchan English
  • Distributors Auchan English

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of coagulase-positive staphylococci and Escherichia coli
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Escherichia coli
    Staphylococcus aureus (causative agent of staphylococcal poisoning)

France – SMOKED SALMON FARMED IN NORWAY 6 SLICES- Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name ROUND THE SEAS
  • Model names or references SMOKED SALMON FARMED IN NORWAY 6 SLICES
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3564706552760 F2280404 Use-by date 09/11/2022
  • Products List poster_reminder_SAUMON_FUME.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging PACK OF 210G COMPOSED OF 6 SLICES
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/19/2022 to 09/20/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 76.664.003 EC
  • Further information ONLY PRODUCTS BEARING THE ADDITIONAL CODE 05 FOLLOWING THE BARCODE ARE CONCERNED BY THE RECALL.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Risk of presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)