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Luxembourg – ALBURJ BRAND HALVA – Salmonella

Posted on April 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

SAP

The Luxembourg food safety authorities are recalling the following product:

name halvah
Brand Alburj
Unity 6x 800g
bar code 6217000020486
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 09.07.2022

Danger  : Possible presence of salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Source of information: RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

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Luxembourg – DELHAIZE BRAND PORK HEAD – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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• Product recalls • Alerts

Delhaize recalls the following product:

name pork head
Brand Delhaize
Unity 200g
bar code 5400112720066
Use-by date (DLC) 02/05/2022 – 07/05/2022
Sale period from 08/04/2022 to 22/04/2022 inclusive

Danger: Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as immunocompromised and elderly people and young children may present with neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be especially alert to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Delhaize

Source of Information: Delhaize Recall Notification

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

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Canada – Update – Various poppy seeds recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on April 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Product
Various poppy seeds
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

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

Issue

Industry is recalling various poppy seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled products have been sold as indicated in the table.

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Canada – Update – Various poppy seeds recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on April 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Product
Various poppy seeds
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do
Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products

Industry is recalling various poppy seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled products have been sold as indicated in the table.

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Research – Effect of Pulsed Light on Quality of Shelled Walnuts

Posted on April 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Shelled walnuts are considered a microbiologically low-risk food but have been linked to some outbreaks, and a treatment aiming to decrease this risk is desirable. Pulsed light (PL) may be an alternative, providing it does not seriously impair their quality. This work assessed the impact of PL on some quality attributes of walnuts. To do this, measurements of rancidity, volatiles, total phenols, antioxidant activity, and descriptive sensory analysis were carried out on untreated and PL (43 J/cm2)-treated kernels. PL had no statistically significant (p > 0.05) effects on TBARS, peroxide value, total phenols, and antioxidant activity but significantly increased the concentration of volatiles related to green/herbaceous odors and decreased compounds related to fruity and citrus odors. The descriptors nut overall, walnut odor and flavor, and aftertaste were given statistically significantly (p < 0.05) higher scores, while descriptors woody odor and sweet received lower scores; 16 other traits such as all those related to color, texture, and rancidity were unaffected. No significant (p > 0.05) effects on total phenols and antioxidant activity in general were observed during the course of PL treatment. It can be concluded that PL technology may be used in shelled walnuts with only mild effects on their quality; a storage study must be carried out in order to determine the effect of PL treatment on its shelf-life. View Full-Text

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France – The Lady of Cledes Products – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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COUNTRY PASTE

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name The Lady of Cledes
  • Model names or references COUNTRY PASTE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22LA084C04 Use-by date 04/29/2022
  • Packaging under vacuum
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.162.002
  • Further information COUNTRY PASTE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Rabastens market (81) on Saturday morning Isle s/Tarn market (81) on Sunday morning Fontenilles market (31) on Sunday morning

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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PORK PATE WITH FOIE GRAS

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name The Lady of Cledes
  • Model names or references PORK PATE WITH FOIE GRAS
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22LA084C05 Use-by date 04/29/2022
  • Packaging under vacuum
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.162.002
  • Further information PORK PATE WITH FOIE GRAS
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Rabastens market (81) on Saturday morning Isle s/Tarn market (81) on Sunday morning Fontenilles market (31) on Sunday morning

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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PARSLEY HEAD PASTE

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name The Lady of Cledes
  • Model names or references PARSLEY HEAD PASTE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22LA084C03 Use-by date 09/04/2022
  • Packaging under vacuum
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.162.002
  • Further information PARSLEY HEAD PASTE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Rabastens market (81) on Saturday morning Isle s/Tarn market (81) on Sunday morning Fontenilles market (31) on Sunday morning

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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GARLIC SAUSAGE

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name The Lady of Cledes
  • Model names or references GARLIC SAUSAGE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22LA084C01 Use-by date 04/14/2022
  • Packaging under vacuum
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.162.002
  • Further information GARLIC SAUSAGE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Rabastens market (81) on Saturday morning Isle s/Tarn market (81) on Sunday morning Fontenilles market (31) on Sunday morning

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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BLACK PUDDING

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name The Lady of Cledes
  • Model names or references BLACK PUDDING
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22LA084C08 Use-by date 04/14/2022
  • Packaging under vacuum
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.162.002
  • Further information BLACK PUDDING
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Rabastens market (81) on Saturday morning Isle s/Tarn market (81) on Sunday morning Fontenilles market (31) on Sunday morning

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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COOKED ROAST PORK

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name The Lady of Cledes
  • Model names or references COOKED ROAST PORK
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22LA084C02 Use-by date 04/14/2022
  • Packaging under vacuum
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.162.002
  • Further information COOKED ROAST PORK
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Rabastens market (81) on Saturday morning Isle s/Tarn market (81) on Sunday morning Fontenilles market (31) on Sunday morning

Practical information regarding the recall

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

Gov france

ABOVE

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name The Lady of Cledes
  • Model names or references ABOVE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22LA084C06 Use-by date 04/14/2022
  • Packagingunder vacuum
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark 81.162.002
  • Further information ABOVE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • DistributorsRabastens market (81) on Saturday morning Isle s/Tarn market (81) on Sunday morning Fontenilles market (31) on Sunday morning

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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PIG’S TROTTER

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name The Lady of Cledes
  • Model names or references PIG’S TROTTER
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22LA084C10 Use-by date 04/15/2022
  • Packaging under vacuum
  • Storage temperatureProduct to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark 81.162.002
  • Further information PIG’S TROTTER
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Rabastens market (81) on Saturday morning Isle s/Tarn market (81) on Sunday morning Fontenilles market (31) on Sunday morning

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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CONFIT PORK

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name EARL ESTEVE
  • Model names or references CONFIT PORK
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22EJ084C02 Use-by date 04/12/2022
  • Packaging under vacuum
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark 81.162.002
  • Further information CONFIT PORK
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Renneville market ( 31 ) on Wednesday afternoon Bonrepos Riquet market ( 31 ) on Friday Les Oustalous market in Toulouse ( 31 ) on Saturday Verfeil market ( 31 ) on Sunday

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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USA – Given Listeria risk why are enoki mushrooms still for sale?

Posted on April 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is recalling its 7.5oz (200g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #6021053 grown in China, because it has the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness.

Lot #6021053 was distributed from California and Texas to retail stores through produce distributors. The potential for contamination was noted after surveillance sampling by the CDPH revealed the presence of Listeria monocytegenes in 7.05oz (200g) packages of enoki mushroom. Product is packaged in a Light Blue & transparent plastic packaging, with ” Yes” Logo for the 200g(7.5oz). Enoki mushrooms are white, stringy with small caps. The weight of the product is 7.5 oz (200g). The UPC barcode numbers are 825382736947 (200g), with no other codes.

The distribution of the product has bee

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USA – Hippie Organic Beans recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

Alpine Fresh, Inc. of Doral, Florida is voluntarily recalling its 1 pound packages of “Hippie Organics” French Beans from lot# 313-626, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled “Hippie Organics 1lbs French Beans” were distributed in Whole Foods (CT, FL, GA, IL, MD) , Aldi (FL) and LIDL (DE, GA, MD, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, VA) retail stores.

The product comes in a 1 pound, clear plastic package marked with lot # 313-626 on the back on a small, white label.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

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France – MELSAT – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

dentification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name The Reilhes Farm
  • Model names or references MELSAT
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22STG084C06 Use-by date 04/15/2022
  • Packaging UNDER VACUUM
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.162.002
  • Further information MELSAT
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Lavaur market (81) Wednesday morning and Saturday morning Blagnac market (31) Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France- BLACK PUDDING – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name The Reilhes Farm
  • Model names or references BLACK PUDDING
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22STG084C05 Use-by date 04/15/2022
  • Packaging under vacuum
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark81.162.002
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Lavaur market (81) Wednesday morning and Saturday morning Blagnac market (31) Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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