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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Hazelnuts – Peanuts – Groundnuts – Ground Chilly – Dried Figs – Nutmeg- Cashew Nuts

Posted on December 10, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin in hazelnut kernel from Georgia in Bulgaria

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Aflatoxin B1 in hazelnuts from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins in groundnut kernels from South Africa in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in Ground Chilly from India in Greece

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Aflatoxins in groundnuts in shell from Egypt in Italy

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Aflatoxins in nutmeg from Indonesia in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in Bolivian peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in Indian Groundnut Kernels in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in Egyptian Peanut Kernels for Further Processing in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in Egypt groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts from India in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in organic cashew kernels from Togo in the Netherlands

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Israel – Hermes Fish Ltd. expands recall of multiple fish products – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on December 9, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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France – CHICKEN RILLETTES – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on December 9, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Prestige of Sarthe
  • Names of models or references Chicken rillettes
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3700155206025 42294 Use-by date 11/30/2021
  • Products List Consumer_ poster.pdf Enclosed
  • Packaging1kg vacuum-packed bowl or sale by weight on request
  • Start date / End of marketing From 11/13/2021 to 11/30/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 72.132.002 CE
  • Further information The product is marketed in a plastic bowl as in the photo, as a whole piece or retail in the traditional department. The stores having served the nonconforming product inform their customers by a placard affixed at the level of the department. In case of doubt, get closer to the point of purchase.
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Carrefour, Fresh Smart

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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Belgium – Turkey leg – Salmonella

Posted on December 8, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Recall of Intermarché
Product: “Turkey leg +/- 700g” from the brand VOLAE.
Problem: The presence of salmonella.

LDC is today recalling consumers of the product “Turkey leg +/- 700g” from the brand VOLAE.
As part of internal controls, the presence of salmonella was detected in the product.
As a precautionary measure, LDC has therefore decided to withdraw this product from sale and to recall it to consumers.

These are lots with the following characteristics:

Product name: Turkey
leg Brand: Volae
Presentation and weight: tray +/- 700g
EAN: 2406824
Expiration date (BBD): 12/9/2021
Lot: 2241064172

These products were marketed in various Intermarché points of sale between November 30, 2021 and December 6, 2021. In the meantime, all the products concerned have been withdrawn from sale.

People who have consumed these products and who present symptoms such as fever, abdominal cramps or diarrhea, within 12 to 48 hours after consuming the food, are advised to consult their attending physician, notifying them of this consumption.

We thank you for not consuming this product and for returning it to your store where you will be reimbursed.

For more information , customers can contact itmai_be_recall@mousquetaires.com

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France – Saint-Nectaire AOP Dairy 200g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Without Brand
  • Names of models or references Saint-Nectaire AOP Dairy 200g € 2
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3250391231751 21330126 Date of minimum durability 12/31/2021
  • Start date / End of marketing From 11/29/2021 to 12/07/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 31.582.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Intermarket

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France- White farmhouse ham without additives – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Close the Acacias
  • Names of models or references White farmhouse ham without additives
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    Lot 091121 Use-by date 12/10/2021
    Lot 091121 Use-by date 12/12/2021
    Lot 171121 Use-by date 12/17/2021
    Lot 171121 Use-by date 12/19/2021
  • Packaging Vacuum pack
  • Start date / End of marketing From 11/22/2021 to 12/03/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Vival Ondres Vival Labastide Clairence The art of Fromagerie Harte Bon Congrégation des servantes

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- SAINT PAULIN Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Schoepfer
  • Names of models or references SAINT PAULIN
  • Product identification
    Dated
    Use-by date between 11/22/2021 and 01/01/2022
  • Products Listlots.pdf Enclosed
  • Packaging Sub film
  • Start date / End of marketing From 03/11/2021 to 06/12/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 84.007.011 CE
  • Further information Ets Schoepfer on label on the back
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors all

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – Saint Paulin Cheese vacuum – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Castle life
  • Names of models or references Saint Paulin Castle Life
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3492840969222 30029121 Date of minimum durability 12/31/2021
    3492840969222 30729821 Date of minimum durability 01/07/2022
    3492840969222 31330621 Date of minimum durability 01/13/2022
    3492840969222 31430621 Date of minimum durability 01/14/2022
    3492840969222 32131221 Date of minimum durability 01/21/2022
    3492840969222 32731921 Date of minimum durability 01/27/2022
  • Packaging Whole vacuum
  • Start date / End of marketing From 03/11/2021 to 07/12/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 15.092.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors METRO

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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USA – Provigo Grocery Sushi in Montreal May Be Contaminated with Hepatitis A

Posted on December 8, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Provigo grocery sushi in Montreal may be contaminated with hepatitis A, according to news reports quoting Montreal Public Health. That store is located at 6600 Saint-Jacques street in Montreal’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighborhood.

The sushi products were made between November 17 and 20, 2021 and November 24 and 25, 2021. While the risk of transmission is low, this virus is quite contagious. People can get sick through person to person contact, through touching contaminated surfaces, and by eating contaminated food.

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Czech Republic – TARTAR DI MANZO – EPEC E.coli

Posted on December 8, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:
Ostrava ( Masarykovo namesti 2572/7, 702 00 Ostrava )
Company ID: 06433847
Food group: Meals / Cold dishes

TARTAR DI MANZO
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

Escherichia coli enteropathogenic (EPEC) – intimin (eaeA)

The food was found to have the pathogenic enteropathogenic bacterium  Escherichia coli (EPEC), which causes watery diarrhea, vomiting and fever.

Expiration date: 8/31/2021
Quantity of product in package: 100 g
Producer: Anebia food sro, Masarykovo namesti 2572/7, Ostrava
Sampling date: 31. 8. 2021
Reference number: 21-000545-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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