Category Archives: Food Hygiene

France – Organic Lerida Dried Figs – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name bush
  • Model names or references Organic dried figs – Lerida organic dried figs N°3
  • Identification of products
    Lot Dated
    440024553/1-11-372 Date of minimum durability 30/10/2022
  • Packaging5 kg box
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/11/2021 to 01/12/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors2 VD SPRL 2AS – CAROL Bio-Rennes SARL Blanc Michel BV Creation Esprit Gourmand La Malle aux Epices Les Fleurons Lomme Primeurs Margot Primeurs du Sud Est Silvarem Socadial

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Non-compliant level of ochratoxin A

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products -Black Sesame Seeds – Polish Minced Turkey Meat – Polish MSM – Egg White – Pork Preparation – Raw Frozen Meat Preparation –

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Salmonella Infantis (in 3 out of 5 samples) in chicken thighs with skin with bone from Poland in Latvia

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Salmonella Infantis (in 2 out of 5 samples) chicken inner fillet from Poland in Latvia

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in chicken broiler fillet and quarters from Poland in Lithuania

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis (in 3 out of 5 samples) chicken quarter from Poland in Latvia

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in chilled chicken broiler wings from Poland in Lithuania

RASFF

Salmonella Infantis (in 3 out of 5 samples) minced turkey meat from Poland in Latvia

RASFF

Salmonella infantis in frozen chicken thigh meat from Poland in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella in mechanically separated meats ( MSM ) in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella in egg white in Belgium and the Netherlands

RASFF

Presence of salmonella spp in the preparation of pork from Italy in Austria

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in raw frozen meat preparation for dumplings from Germany in Spain

RASFF

Salmonella group O7 in black sesame seeds from India in Poland

RASFF Alert – Bacillus cereus – Oatmeal Drink

RASFF

Oat drink contaminated with bacillus cereus from Sweden in Finland

RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Cow Carcass

RASFF

STEC (stx+;eae+) in cow carcass from Belgium in France and the Netherlands

RASFF Alert – E.coli – Mussels

RASFF

Escherichia coli (350-1600 MPN/100g) in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy with raw material from Spain in France, Monaco and Spain

RASFF Alert – Microbiological Contamination – Mould/Mold – White Beans

RASFF

Microbiological contamination (mould) of white beans from Poland in Slovakia

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Rice – Pistachios – Almond Powder – Liquid Almond Nougat – Peanuts

RASFF

Aflatoxins in rice from Pakistan in Greece

RASFF

Aflatoxins (B1 and total aflatoxin) in pistachios from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Organic Almond Powder from Italy in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins above legal limit in shelled pistachios from Turkey in Italy

RASFF

Presence of aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from United States in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin in liquid almond nougat from Spain in Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from the United States in Italy

RASFF

Increased aflatoxin content in organic peanuts from Egypt in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from USA in Italy

Iceland – Listeria monocytogenes is found in gravlax

MAST

 

Matvælastofnun warns consumers when consuming Úrvals graflaxi from Eðalfisk ehf. due to listeria found in products with expiration date in the period 13.3.2022-11.4.2022. The company has recalled the products from the market as a precautionary measure and issued a press release.

The recall applies to the following batches:

  • Product Name: Top Digged Slices, Top Digged Salmon (Bits), Top Digged Salmon (Fillets)
  • Producer: Eðalfiskur ehf, Vallarás 7-9, 310 Borgarnes
  • Batch numbers: IB22038041046, IB22038041049 and IB22038042048
  • Expiry date: 13.3.2022-11.4.2022
  • Distribution: Króna stores, Fjarðarkaup and Kolaport.  

In most healthy individuals, the consumption of listeria-contaminated foods does not cause disease. Risk groups are pregnant women, unborn and newborn babies, the elderly and people with impaired immune systems. Group infections caused by listeria are rare, usually individual infections.

Consumers who have purchased the products are advised not to consume them and further information is provided by the company at tel. 437-1680 and at the e-mail address edalfiskur@edalfiskur.is . 

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USA – WISETRADE CORPORATION RECALLS ENOKI MUSHROOMS BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

1st image: “Global Fresh Marketing, Enoki Mushrooms, 200 g/7.05 oz”

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Produce
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:
WiseTrade Corporation
Brand Name:
Global Fresh Marketing
Product Description:
Enoki Mushrooms

Company Announcement

March 23, 2022, WiseTrade Corporation of Irvine, CA is recalling all its cases of its 200g/7.05oz packages of ENOKI MUSHROOM (Product of Korea) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled Enoki Mushroom product was distributed in CA to produce distributors or wholesalers for further distribution to retail stores.

The Enoki Mushroom comes in a 200g/7.05oz clear plastic package with the following description “Global Fresh Marketing Enoki Mushrooms” in the front and back Wisetrade Coporation Irvine, CA 92618.

The UPC is 809728-95012 on the back side of the package.

There is no lot code or dates on a package.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The distribution of the product has been suspended.

The potential for contamination was discovered after a retail sample collected and analyzed by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 7.05 oz. package of Enoki mushroom.

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

Consumers who have purchased 200g packages of Enoki are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact the company at 949-264-2268 Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm PST.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 949-264-2268

USA – Farm Fresh Produce LLC Recalls “TWA Agriculture Mixed Mushrooms” Because of Possible Health Risk

FDA

“Twa Mushroom, Mixed Mushroom, 14.11 oz”

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Produce
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:
Farm Fresh Product LLC
Brand Name:
TWA
Product Description:
Agriculture mixed mushrooms

Company Announcement

Farm Fresh Produce LLC of Vernon, CA, is recalling all of the 14.11 ounce packages of “TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled ” TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS ” were distributed nationwide in retail store.

The product comes in a 14.11 ounce, clear plastic package marked with UPC6957937481850.

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

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 14.11 ounce packages of ” TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS.”

The production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 14.11  ounce packages of ” TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS.”” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-323-583-1128 ( Monday – Friday 6:00am – 1:30pm).


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Jay Lam
 1-323-583-1128