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Singapore – Recall of Abbott Alimentum powdered infant formula from USA due to possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport

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Australia – EleCare, Similac and Alimentum infant formula products – Cronobacter or Salmonella

Posted on February 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

​Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd and Abbott US are conducting a precautionary recall of some EleCare, Similac and Alimentum infant formula products manufactured in Abbott’s Sturgis plant in the United States. The products are available nationally​​ through prescription at pharmacies, hospitals and via direct mail order. ​

The recalled products can be identified by the 7 to 9 digit code and expiration date on the bottom of the package (see images). Products are included in the recall if they have all three items below:
• the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37 and
• the code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
• the expiration date is 1 April 2022 (APR 2022) or later.​


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Infant formula lot codes
Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial contamination (Cronobacter and Salmonella).

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Cronobacter or Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

United States

What to do​

​Parents and caregivers should change to a suitable alternative product as soon as possible. Cease feeding the affected product once an alternative has been sourced. Medical advice on alternative products can be sought from your treating doctor.

For further information please contact:

Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd

Customer Service Number: 1800 225 311

http://www.abbottnutrition.com.au

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Sweden – Siljan’s charcuterie recalls bacon – risk of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

Siljan’s charcuterie recalls bacon with the best before date 2022-03-04 due to the risk of listeria bacteria.

http://siljanschark.se/2022/02/19/siljans-chark-aterkallar-bacon/

Siljans Chark recalls bacon with best before date 2022-03-04 due to risk of listeria bacteria. The product has been in stores in Dalarna from 2022-02-11.

We take the incident very seriously and investigate what happened. The listeria bacterium dies when the food is heated to at least 72 ℃ and then poses no health risks.

If you have packages left of the current best before date, discard and complain directly via the complaint form on the website.

We really regret what happened.

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Czech Republic – Beef pastrami – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Potravinynapranyri

Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:
Olesnice ( Krtenovska 29, 67974 Olesnice )
ID: 05569249
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Listeria monocytogenes

The pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytognes was detected in the product . This bacterium can cause a condition called listeriosis.

Lots: 18112021
Expiration date: 12/2/2021
Packaging: vacuum packed in plastic wrap
Producer: Maso Klouda, sro – game management
Country of origin:  Czechia
Sampling date: Nov 18, 2021
Reference number: 22-000023-SVS-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Veterinary Administration.

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UK – Freshers Foods Ltd recalls various pork snack products because of the presence of Salmonella

Posted on February 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Fresher Foods Ltd is recalling several products because Salmonella has been found in some of the products. The products are packed in foil packets and glass jars. Where the product is packed in a glass jar, this is indicated in the table below.

Product details

Snaffling Pig Pork Scratchings Perfectly Salted
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Snaffling Pig Porky Puffs Low & Slow BBQ
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Marvellous Maple
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022
Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Hot to Trot Habanero
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022
Snaffling Pig BBQ (glass jar)
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 September 2022
Snaffling Pig Habanero (glass jar)
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 September 2022
Snaffling Pig Marvellous Maple (glass jar)
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 September 2022
Snaffling Pig Mustard (glass jar)
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 September 2022
Snaffling Pig Salted (glass jar)
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 September 2022
Snaffling Pig Pig of Doom (glass jar)
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 September 2022
Snaffling Pig Pigs in Blanket (glass jar)
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 September 2022
Snaffling Pig Salt and Black Pepper (glass jar)
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 September 2022
Snaffling Pig Porky Puffs Marvellous Maple
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Snaffling Pig Salt and Vinegar (glass jar)
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 September 2022
Awfully Posh Pork Puff Original
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Awfully Posh Pork Puff Honey BBQ
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Awfully Posh Pork Scratchings Traditional
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Awfully Posh Pork Crackling Chili & Garlic
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022
Awfully Posh Pork Crackling Sea Salt
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022
Openshaws Pork Scratching (any 2 for £1)
Pack size All
Best before All Dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Openshaws Pork Scratchings
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Openshaws Big Bag Pork Scratchings
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Openshaws Pork Crunch
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Snaffling Pig Porky Puffs Saucy Sriracha
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Pub Original Pork Scratchings
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 25 June 2022
Openshaws Pork Crackling
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022
Pub Original Pork Crackling
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022
Openshaws Scampi Bites
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 15 October 2022
Snaffling Pig Bumper Pack Crackling
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022
Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Ghost Chili
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022
Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Mighty Mustard
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022
Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Low and Slow BBQ
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022
Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Black Pepper & Sea Salt
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022
Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Salt ‘N’ Vinegar
Pack size All
Best before All dates up to and including 23 July 2022

Risk statement

The presence of salmonella in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps

Action taken by the company

Freshers Foods Ltd is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Customer notice: Fresher Foods Ltd recalls various pork snack products

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. If you require further information, please contact Freshers Foods Ltd at enquiries@openshaws.net or telephone 07968542566.

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UK – Abbott recalls two infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Salmonella

Posted on February 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Abbott has taken the precautionary step of recalling various batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac infant formula powders because they might contain Salmonella. Both products are foods used for special medical purposes for infants, ordinarily to be used under medical supervision.

Risk statement

The presence of Salmonella in the products listed above.

Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

Abbott is recalling the above products. All stores and pharmacies that are supplying these products are being informed.
Abbott recalls two infant formula powders because of the possible presence of Salmonella

Our advice to consumers

If you have purchased or been prescribed any of the above product batches, do not feed it to your baby and return to the place of purchase. If you have additional questions, please contact Abbott on 01795 580303.

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Netherlands – Safety warning Organic Chicken shoarma strips, Organic Chicken stir-fry meat and Organic Chicken thigh skewers Sate Huis Ter Mee – Salmonella

Posted on February 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Safety warning Organic Chicken shoarma strips, Organic Chicken stir-fry meat and Organic Chicken thigh skewers Sate Huis Ter Mee

Odin Groothandel BV warns against Bio Chicken shoarma bars, Bio Chicken stir-fry meat and Bio Chicken thigh skewers Satay of the Huis Ter Mee brand. The products may contain salmonella. Do not eat these products.

See Odin .’s website

Which products are involved?

  • Organic Chicken shoarma strips 250 grams (brand Huis ter Mee), with batch code B933 M257 42, best before 23-2-22
  • Organic Chicken stir-fry 250 grams (brand Huis ter Mee), batch code B933 M257 41, best before 23-2-22
  • Organic Chicken thigh skewers Sate 200 grams (brand Huis ter Mee), batch code B933 M257 44, best before 18-2-22
  • Organic Chicken thigh skewers Satay 200 grams (brand Huis ter Mee), batch code B933 M257 45, best before 2/19/22
  • Organic Chicken thigh skewers Satay 200 grams (brand Huis ter Mee), batch code B933 M257 41, best before 22-2-22

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Netherlands – Safety warning Bio+ chicken thigh fillet 220 grams – Salmonella

Posted on February 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Safety warning Bio+ chicken thigh fillet 220 grams

Bio+ warns against Bio+ chicken thigh fillet 220 grams. The product may contain salmonella. Do not eat the product.

Which product is it?

  • Organic+ chicken thigh fillet 220 grams
  • Best before date 21-02-2022
  • Barcode: 8710624301569
  • The product was delivered to the Boon, Coop and Poiesz . supermarkets

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Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Netherlands – Safety warning Jumbo organic chicken thighs 220 grams – Salmonella

Posted on February 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Safety warning Jumbo organic chicken thighs 220 grams

Jumbo is immediately removing the Jumbo organic chicken thighs from the shelves. Salmonella bacteria may be present in this product. Do not eat this product.

See the Jumbo website

Which product is it?

  • Jumbo organic chicken thigh steaks 220 grams
  • Barcode: 2348736000000
  • Best before: 19-02-2022 and 21-02-2022

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Belgium – Jumbo organic chicken leg (Jumbo biologische kipdijlapjes) – Salmonella

Posted on February 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Jumbo recall
Product: Jumbo organic chicken leg (Jumbo biologische kipdijlapjes).
Problem: Possible presence of salmonella bacteria.
In agreement with the AFSCA, Jumbo withdraws from sale the ” organic chicken thigh ” with EAN 2348736000000 and expiry dates (DDM) 19-02-2022 and 21-02-2022 of the Jumbo brand and recalls it to consumers due to this the product may contain salmonella bacteria.

Jumbo asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where they will be reimbursed.

Product description Product

name: Jumbo biologische kipdijlapjes (Jumbo organic chicken leg)
Brand: Jumbo
EAN: 2348736000000 Best before
dates (BDD): 19-02-2022 and 21-02-2022
Sale period: From 11-02-2022 to 17-02-2022
Nature of packaging: Plastic packaging
Weight: 220 g

The product was distributed through Jumbo subsidiaries in Belgium.
For more information , customers can contact customer services on 0800-98998 or Jumbo.com .
Our apologies for the inconvenience caused.

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