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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Beef – Raw Milk Soft Cheese

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STEC in raw milk soft cheese from France in Germany

RASFF

Escherichia coli-shigatoxin-producing in frozen boneless beef from Uruguay // Presencia de E. coli STEC- Carne de vacuno deshuesada (Bos taurus)- Uruguay in Spain

RASFF

Presence of E. coli STEC / 25 g in frozen beef from Uruguay // Carne de vacuno-Presencia de E. coli STEC in Spain

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France- Real merguez to grill -Salmonella

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name PIERRAT
  • Names of models or references REAL GRILLED MERGUEZ
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3327750001147 295 Use-by date 08/09/2021
    3327750001147 295 Use-by date 08/08/2021
    3327750001147 295 Use-by date 08/07/2021
    3327750001147 295 Use-by date 08/06/2021
    3327750001499 295 Use-by date 08/06/2021
    3327750001499 295 Use-by date 08/07/2021
    3327750001499 295 Use-by date 08/08/2021
    3327750001499 295 Use-by date 08/09/2021
    3327750001543 295 Use-by date 08/09/2021
  • Packaging packaging by 5 and by 10
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/27/2021 to 08/09/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors LECLERC, MONOPRIX, MATCH, CORA, INTERMARCHE, SUPER U, VOSGIEN GOURMET, EURL MOUGEL 88, CARREFOUR CITY, PROXI, 8 to 8, VIVAL
  • List of points of saleSALE_POINT_LIST_Retrait_Merguez_295.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other risk
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Stop using the product
    Return the product to the point of sale
  • Contact number0329610010
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Monday, August 9, 2021

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France – SMOKED ONION MACKEREL FILLET – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name SUPPLIER BRAND SAUMEXTRA
  • Names of models or references SUPPLIER BRAND SAUMEXTRA
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3760237860729 21207003 Use-by date 08/13/2021
  • Packaging BULK 2KG in 4 Vacuum Pieces
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/30/2021 to 08/04/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark ES
  • Further information SAUMEXTRA SUPPLIER
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors SCAPMARE
  • List of points of saleStoreName.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall  Listeria Monocytogenes detected
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Contact the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation People who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who have fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and muscle aches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or foetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should pay special attention to these symptoms. Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.
  • Contact number0241220627
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Friday, August 20, 2021

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Israel – Tamiz brand White Ceramic Almonds – Listeria monocytogenes

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Donna Tami Ltd. recalls Tamiz brand White Ceramic Almonds (150g; Expiration date 3/8/21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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New Zealand – Koo, Hugo’s, Helderberg brand Canned Vegetables, Beans and Spaghetti products – Microbial Contamination

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MPI

Several importers are recalling specific batches of Koo, Hugo’s and Helderberg brand canned vegetables, beans and spaghetti products due to a packaging fault, which may lead to a potential risk of microbial contamination in the products.

Product identification
Product type Canned goods
Name of product (size) Helderberg Fresh Garden Peas in Sweetened Brine (400g)

Hugo’s brand Baked Beans in Tomato Flavoured Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Barbeque Flavoured Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Chilli Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Chilli Wors Flavoured Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Hot Chakalaka Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Hot Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Tomato and Herb Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce Lite (410g)

Koo brand Butter Beans in Brine (410g)

Koo brand Butter Beans in Tangy Curry Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Butter Beans in Tomato Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Creamstyle Sweetcorn (415g)

Koo brand Fresh Garden Peas in Brine (410g)

Koo brand Garden Peas in Sweetened Brine (400g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Brine (410g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Cape Malay Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Durban Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Hot Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Mixed Vegetables in Sweet and Spicy Curry Sauce (420g)

Koo brand Short Spaghetti in Flavoured Tomato Sauce (410g)

Koo brand Whole Kernel Corn in Brine (410g)

Koo Surfmaid Petit Pois in Sweetened Brine (400g)
Date marking Produced from MAN 01/05/2019 up to and including MAN 05/05/2021
Package size and description The products are sold in various weights in tinned cans.
Distribution
Northland
Biltong + Ltd 273 Rodney Street, Wellsford
Bin Inn Whangarei 75 Walton Street, Whangarei
Auckland
FoodCulture 3/44 Fortunes Road,Halfmoon bay
Biltong Plus 273 Rodney Street, Wellsford
Freds Fine Foods 52 Oteha Valley Road, Northcross
OSSEWA Home baked Industries 573 Buckland Road, Buckland
Select Products Ltd (Howick) 170 Wellington Street, Howick
Tackle and Outdoor 12 Elizabeth Street, Wakword
Butcher Boy Shop 3 , 345 Chapel Road, Flat bush
The South African Shop Limited 1A Buscomb Ave Henderson
The South African Shop Limited 2B Arklow Lane Stanmore Bay
The South African Shop Limited 6 Rosedale Road, Windsor Park
Mama Africa Suite 8, 28 Subway Road, Pukekohe
SA Shop Whangaparoa 2B Arklow Lane, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa
Inside Africa 2 Bishop Dunn Place, East Tamaki, Auckland
Inside Africa 24 Dunrobin Place, Half Moon Bay, Auckland
Inside Africa 7 Mercari Way, Albany
Waikato
Elite Meats Biltong and Dried Sausages 97 Fifth Avenue, Enderley, Hamilton
Little & Wild Café and SA Shjop 29 Totara Street, Tauppo
Meat ‘n Greet 718 Grey Street, Hamilton East
Rototuna FoodMart 412 Hukanui Road,Rototuna,Hamilton
The Lekker Shop 1 Grasslands Place, Frankton
Bay of Plenty
Big 5 Biltong & Braai Shop 5/38 Gravatt RoadPapamoa Beach
Boerewors NZ Unit 6, 70 Hotuhotu Street, Tauriko
Gateway to Africa 152 Eleventh Avenue,Tauranga
HawkesBay
The Saffa Shack 28 Havelock Road, Havelock North
 Gisborne
Yebo It’s Africa 79 Peel Street, Gisborne
Taranaki
Bok Shop Shop 10 ,The Richmond Centre, 4 Egmont Street, New Plymouth
Manawatu-Wanganui
eSANZ 73 Milson Line, Milson, Palmerston North
Mzansi South African Shop Palmerston North 11A Newhaven Place, Roslyn, Palmerston North
Greater Wellington
Biltong and Wors Shop 13 Collins Ave, Tawa, Wellington
Little Africa 70 Raglan Street, Landowne
Ontrays 38 Fitzherbert St, petone
South Island
Safari Meats and SA Shop 100 Carmen Road, Hornyby, Christchurch
South African Pantry 20 Main Road South, Coastlands Shopping Town
Taste of Africa Christchurch 189 Idris Road, Strowan, Christchurch
Afri-Kai 14 Clifton Terrace
Benhay Investments Ltd 7 Coronation Court, Milton, Otago
Blenheim Mart 31 Scott Street, Blenheim
Online:
Biltong + Ltd https://www.biltongplus.co.nz/
Gateway to Africa Limited https://gatewaytoafrica.co.nz/
Inside Africa https://insideafrica.nz/
The South African shop Ltd https://sashopnz.co.nz/
Notes The cans may have a defective side seam weld that could cause the can to leak or become swelled/bulged. The affected products should not be consumed regardless of the appearance. If a can is leaking or have become swelled/bulged, handle carefully as the can may explode.

This recall does not affect any other Koo, Hugo’s or Helderberg brand products.

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date of manufacture on the bottom of the can.

Example of date of manufacture.

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated 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 for a full refund.

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact the retailer you purchased the product from.

The products are imported by the following importers:

Gateway to Africa: 07 5710299

Inside Africa: 021 2735242

RWS – Export Ltd: 027 6196786

South African Bok Shop Ltd: 06 7572582

The South African Restaurant Group Ltd: 09 2139517

The South African Shop Ltd: 09 4788016

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France -Reblochon de Savoie PDO with raw milk 450 g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Gourmet heritage
  • Names of models or references Reblochon de Savoie PDO raw milk 450 g Patrimoine Gourmand
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3257985003435 311627 Use-by date 09/07/2021
  • Packaging Whole reblochon 450 g in film
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/06/2021 to 07/30/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 73.114.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors cora

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
  • 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 fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and muscle aches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or foetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should pay special attention to these symptoms. Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.
  • Compensation modalities Refund
    Exchange
  • End date of the recall procedure Saturday 14 August 2021
  • Additional public information For further information http://www.cora.fr

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France – FLT HADDOCK SKIN SMOKE P / ANE X200G – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name SUPPLIER BRAND
  • Names of models or references SUPPLIER BRAND
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3324030012282 2120730 Use-by date 08/16/2021
  • Packaging UVC 200G
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/30/2021 to 08/04/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark Yes
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Scapmaree Leclerc
  • List of points of saleStore_list.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Listeria detection
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Contact the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation People who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who have fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and muscle aches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. Serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or foetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur. Pregnant women as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly should pay special attention to these symptoms. Listeriosis is a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.
  • Contact number0321969293
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Friday, August 20, 2021

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France – Mussels BOUCHOT ATELIER EL / FR 1.4K – E.coli

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Private label L’ATELIER POISSONNERIE
  • Names of models or references FISH WORKSHOP
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3664335051082 21 31251 Use-by date 08/04/2021
  • Packaging UVC 1.4KG
  • Start date / End of marketing From 07/29/2021 to 08/02/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Moules de Bouchot Atelier from Viviers d’Armor
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Scapmaree E.LECLER
  • List of points of saleSelling_points_liste.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall E. coli non-compliant
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Escherichia coli
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Contact the point of sale
  • Sanitary recommendation Escherichia coli can cause within 3 days of consumption, gastroenteritis marked by abdominal pain and diarrhoea (possibly accompanied by blood), with or without fever. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present this type of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, informing him of this consumption and the nature of the contaminating germ.
  • Contact number0299895686
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Tuesday, August 17, 2021

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Germany – Camembert de Normandie AOP St. Hilaire aux lait cru, 250 g – STEC E.coli

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LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 08/04/2021
Product name:

Camembert de Normandie AOP St. Hilaire aux lait cru, 250 g

Product pictures:

Foto_Saint_Hilaire.jpg

Gillot SAS

Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Gillot SAS (France)

Reason for warning:

Detection of harmful bacteria (E.coli, stx1 gene, STEC)

Packaging Unit: 250 g
Durability: 08/07/2021
Lot identification: 161311
Additional Information: EAN: 3267031040611 

Reference is made to the enclosed consumer information. 

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg:poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Bremen:Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de
Hamburg:poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Saarland:poststelle-luv@lav.saarland.de
Saxony:poststelle@sms.sachsen.de
Saxony-Anhalt:poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
Schleswig-Holstein:poststelle@jumi.landsh.de
Thuringia:LM-Ueberendung@tlv.thueringen.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Consumer information
Consumer information Saint Hilaire.pdf

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Germany – Camembert de Normandie AOP Marie Harel au lait cru, 250 g Trademark: Marie Harel -STEC E.coli

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Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 08/04/2021
Product name:

Camembert de Normandie AOP Marie Harel au lait cru, 250 g Trademark: Marie Harel

Product pictures:

Unnamed.PNG

Gillot SAS

Manufacturer (distributor): Gillot SAS company
Reason for warning:

due to suspected contamination with undesired bacteria (Escherichia coli, STX1-Gen, STEC) these products will be withdrawn from sale

Packaging Unit: 250 g
Durability: 08/07/2021
Lot identification: Batch number: 161311
Additional Information: Reference is made to the company’s customer information sheet attached.
Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg: poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria: poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Hamburg:poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Saxony-Anhalt:poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Customer information
08/03/2021 – Customer information.pdf

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