Category Archives: Food Hygiene

RASFF Alert – E.coli – Mussels

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E.coli in live mussels from France in Austria and Germany

RASFF Alert – Bacillus cereus – Gnocchi

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Bacillus cereus in potato gnocchi from Italy in France

RASFF Alert – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) – Tellins

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Suspicion of Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins in tellins from France in Belgium, France , Germany ,Italy, Spain and Switzerland

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Red Quinoa

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Ochratoxin A in red quinoa from France in Belgium, Germany and Netherlands

RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Brie Cheese – Raw Milk Cheese – Smoked Salmon – Cheese Substitute made from Cashew Nuts

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Listeria Monocytogenes detected in a batch of Brie Cheese from France in Ireland and N. Ireland

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Listeria monocytogenes in raw milk cheese from France in Denmark and Sweden

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Smoked salmon – Listeria monocytogenes from Poland in France

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Listeria monocytogenes in cheese substitute made from dehydrated cashew nuts from France in Belgium, Germany and France

Finland – Undercooked burgers suspected for E. coli cases in Finland

Food Safety News

Finnish authorities have issued a warning after a number of E. coli infections were linked to hamburger patties.

The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) were made aware of several E. coli infections earlier this year after people ate burgers. Municipal inspectors investigated cases locally and took food samples.

E. coli may be present in raw ground (minced) meat and medium-cooked ground meat so patties should always be eaten fully cooked, said the agency.

When handling raw meat, care must be taken to wash hands, utensils and surfaces to prevent the transfer of bacteria to ready to eat foods such as salads.

France – Frozen raw shelled shell meat – Norovirus

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Others
  • Product brand name Five Degrees West
  • Names of models or references Frozen shelled raw shell meat in a 500 gr vacuum bag or in a 150 gr vacuum tray
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3000014760201 200312F – 150 gr vacuum tray Date of minimum durability 03/15/2022
    200312F – Vacuum bag of 500 gr Date of minimum durability 03/15/2022
  • Products List List_products_concerned.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging150 gr black “skin” vacuum container 500 gr transparent vacuum bag
  • Start date / End of marketing From 03/18/2020 to 08/02/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the freezer
  • Health mark FR 56.121.005 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors La vie en rouge – 61400 MORTAGNE AU PERCHE Comptoirs Océaniques – 94320 THIAIS On the bridge – 29930 PONT AVEN Ecomiam – 29337 QUIMPER CEDEX Glaces Thiriet – 88510 ELOYES Classic Fine Foods Hong – Kwai Chung – HONG KONG Selecta-45030-ROVIGO ITAL
  • List of points of saleSelling_points_liste.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Norovirus
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Norovirus
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who have symptoms of gastroenteritis (vomiting, diarrhoea frequently accompanied by a moderate fever), are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. Immunocompromised people should pay particular attention to these symptoms, which may suggest an infection with a virus (Norovirus), responsible for gastroenteritis, the incubation period of which can be up to 48 hours.
  • Contact number0298069413
  • Compensation modalities Repayment

France – Top quality basmati rice 1kg – Ochratoxin A

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name Leader Price
  • Names of models or references Top quality basmati rice 1kg LEADER PRICE
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3263850622366 All lots Date of minimum durability 11/24/2022
  • Packaging plastic bag
  • Start date / End of marketing From 11/26/2020 to 08/11/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Leader Price and Leader Price distribution networks Géant Casino and the Casino, Vival, Spar and Casino distribution networks

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of ochratoxin A above the authorized limit.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Friday, August 27, 2021

New Zealand – Paroa Bay brand Raw Oysters – Updated

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Updated on 12 August 2021: This recall has been extended to include distribution to Countdown supermarkets throughout the North Island and Ocean Seafoods in Opotiki.

10 August 2021: Paroa Bay Oysters Ltd is recalling its Paroa Bay brand Raw Oysters (200ml Pottle) and any other oysters purchased from Paroa Bay Oysters Ltd Factory Shop from 30 July 2021 to 05 August 2021 due to suspected illness.

Paroa Bay brand Raw Oysters (200ml Pottle)
Product identification
Product type Fresh raw oysters
Name of product (size) Paroa Bay brand Raw Oysters (200ml Pottle) and any other oysters purchased from Paroa Bay Oysters Ltd Factory Shop from 30 July 2021 to 05 August 2021.
Batch marking Batch numbers: 3572, 3574, 3575, 3576, 3577, 3578, 3579, 3580, 3581, 3582, 3583
Date marking Use by date up to and including 15AUG2021
Package size and description The product is sold in a 200ml plastic pottle.
Distribution The affected products are sold at Countdown supermarkets throughout the North Island, Ocean Seafoods in Opotiki and at Paroa Bay Factory Shop in Kawakawa, Bay of Islands

The product is not exported

Notes This recall does not affect any other Paroa Bay brand Raw Fresh and Raw Frozen Oysters brand products or batches.

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the batch mark and use by date on the lid of the pottle.

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Paroa Bay Factory Shop:

  • Phone: 021 136 4346
  • Address: 5323, State Highway 1, Kawakawa, Northland 0243.

New Zealand – Spring Life brand Mung Bean Sprouts and Pams brand Sweet Mango Mesclun With Dressing – Listeria monocytogenes

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Updated on 12 August 2021: This recall has been updated to include additional stores who sell the affected Spring Life brand Mung Bean Sprouts product.

10 August 2021: Living Foods Ltd is recalling specific batches of its Spring Life brand Mung Bean Sprouts and Pams brand Sweet Mango Mesclun With Dressing as the products may contain Listeria monocytogenes.

Spring Life brand Mung Bean Sprouts (200g)
Pams brand Sweet Mango Mesclun With Dressing (295g)

Product identification

Product type Fruit and vegetables
Name of product (size) Spring Life brand Mung Bean Sprouts (200g)

Pams brand Sweet Mango Mesclun With Dressing (295g)

Date marking Spring Life brand Mung Bean Sprouts with best before dates up to and including 16AUG21.

Pams brand Sweet Mango Mesclun With Dressing with best before dates up to and including 17/08/21.

Package size and description Spring Life brand Mung Bean Sprouts are sold in plastic packages of 200g.

Pams brand Sweet Mango Mesclun With Dressing is sold in a plastic container of 295g.

Distribution Spring Life brand Mung Bean Sprouts is sold in Countdown, Four Square, FreshChoice, Pak’n Save, New World and SuperValue stores in the North Island and the following North Island stores:

Northland

Bells Produce, 77 North Road, Kaitaia
Bells Produce, 132 Commerce Street, Kaitaia

Auckland

Bridge Fruit n’ Veg, 24 Coronation Road, Mangere
Fig & Plum, 109 Vincent Street Howick, Auckland
Fresh & More, 109 Parrs Cross Road, Glen Eden, Auckland
Howick village grocer, 33 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland
Kumeu Produce Market, 407 State Highway 16, Auckland
Lim Gardens & Orchard, 118 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
Simply Fresh, 23 Ocean View Road, Northcote, Auckland
St Heliers Fruit Delicatessen, 17 Saint Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland

Bay of Plenty

Fenton Quality Produce Ltd, 252 Fenton Street, Victoria, Rotorua
Fresh Market, 30 Lovelock Street, Whakatane
Fruit Monster, 110D Lake Road, Rotorua
Fruit Monster, 6/500 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua
Vege Star, 139 Chadwick Road, Greerton, Tauranga

Hawkes Bay

Onekawa Fruit Mart Ltd, Maadi Road, Onekawa, Napier

Waikato

Chartwell Fresh, 16A Rossiter Place, Chartwell, Hamilton
Green World Fruit and Vege, 23 Braid Road, St Andrews, Hamilton
Green World Fruit and Vege, 67 Cameron Road, Hamilton East, Hamilton
Hillcrest Fresh, Unit 6/247 Clyde Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton
Magic Fresh, 22 Tuhikaramea Road, Dinsdale, Hamilton
Vege Fresh, 35 Victoria Street, Leamington, Cambridge
Vege King, 985 Heaphy Terrace, Fairfield, Hamilton

Wellington

Moore Wilson’s Wellington, Corner of Tory Street and, College Street, Te Aro, Wellington

The product is sold as a component of meal boxes online at Woop and at The Kai Box throughout New Zealand.

Pams brand Sweet Mango Mesclun With Dressing is sold in Four Square, Pak’n Save and New World stores throughout New Zealand.

The product Spring Life brand Mung Bean Sprouts has been exported to French Polynesia.

Notes This recall does not affect any other batches Spring Life brand or Pams brand products.

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to please follow advice as provided by Woop and The Kai Box if purchased from these businesses.

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of illness, however, if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer.

Listeria infection: symptoms and advice

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Living Foods Ltd:

  • Phone: ​09 2571083
  • Address: ​107 Kirkbride Road, Mangere, Auckland