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France – Product recall: Unbranded Chipolatas – Listeria monocytogenes

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who may have this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of
Chipolatas models or references

▸ Barcode
…

▸ Lot
00179/12536556

▸ DLC – DDM
07/05/2021

▸ Packaging
sold in bulk

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 07/02/2021 to 07/05/2021

▸ Health mark
…

▸ Geographical area of ​​sales throughout
France

▸
U express distributors

▸ Consumer service contact
0475220487

▸ Source
SAINT PIERRE U express Die

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France – Product recall: Unbranded Merguez – Listeria monocytogenes

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Oulah

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who may have this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of
Chipolatas models or references

▸ Barcode
…

▸ Lot
11590274/24061411019

▸ DLC – DDM
07/05/2021

▸ Packaging
sold in bulk

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 07/02/2021 to 07/05/2021

▸ Health mark
…

▸ Geographical area of ​​sales throughout
France

▸
U express distributors

▸ Consumer service contact
0475220487

▸ Source
SAINT PIERRE U express Die

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France – Product recall: CASINO brand low sugar compote vanilla apple / strawberry apple – Mycotoxin – Patulin

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Patulin

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and bring back to the point of sale

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
Low-sugar compote gourd Vanilla apple / Strawberry apple 4x90g

▸ Barcode
3222472729952

▸ Lot
Emb 19123

▸ DLC – DDM
04/29/2022

▸ Packaging
…

▸ Start date / End of marketing
Since April 29, 2021.

▸ Health mark
…

▸ Geographical sales area
…

▸ Distributors
…

▸ Consumer service contact
For any further information, you can contact the consumer service by dialing the Freephone number: 0 800 13 30 16 (free service and call) from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

▸ Source
https://www.geantcasino.fr/

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France – Product recall: Flying Tiger Copenhagen brand Banana Chips and Muesli Mix – Salmonella

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of salmonella

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who may have this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal disturbances, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, often accompanied by fever; these symptoms may be more severe in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. The incubation period can range from 6 to 72 hours.
People who have consumed the products mentioned below and who have these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Model names or references
Banana Chips 125g
Muesli Mix 150g

▸ Lot
8008634 (Banana Chips)
8008911 (Muesli Mix)

▸ Item number
2401418 (Banana Chips)
8008911 (Muesli Mix)
8009035 (Muesli Mix)

▸ DLC – DDM
09.16.21 (Banana Chips)
10.14.21 (Muesli Mix)

▸
Flying Tiger Copenhagen distributors

▸ Source
flyingtiger.com

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Iceland – Salmonella in banana chips

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MAST

Matvælastofnun warns against the consumption of one batch of Tiger banana chips that the company Tiger imports due to salmonella. The company has, in consultation with the City of Reykjavík’s health inspectorate, recalled the product and sent out a press release.

Matvælastofnun received information about the product through the European fast food protection system RASFF on food and feed.

The recall only applies to the following batch:

  • Brand: Tiger
  • Product name: Banana chips
  • Shelf life: Best before date: 16.09.2021
  • Lot number: 8008634
  • Net amount: 125 g
  • Storage conditions: Not applicable
  • Country of production: Philippines
  • Importer: Tiger, Laugavegur 13 101 Reykjavík
  • Distribution: Tiger, Laugavegur 13 101 Reykjavík

Consumers who have purchased the above product are asked not to consume it and discard it, but
it can also be returned to Tiger where it was purchased. More information http://www.flyingtiger.com

banana flakes

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Belgium – Ipek brand “Pirinc unu” rice flour – Cronobacter

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AFSCA

Recall of Said supermarkt
Product: Ipek brand “Pirinc unu” rice flour.
Problem: presence of Cronobacter.

In agreement with the AFSCA, Said supermarkt is withdrawing from sale the “Pirinc unu” rice flour (200g) of the Ipek brand and is recalling this product to consumers following the presence of the Cronobacter bacteria.
Said supermarkt asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased, where they will be reimbursed.

Product description Product

category: rice flour Product
name: Pirinc unu
Brand: Ipek
Date of minimum durability (DDM): 30/05/2022
Lot number: 1001
Sales period: from 05/05/2021 to 08 / 07/2021
Packaging: box
Weight: 200 g

The product was sold in Belgium via Said Supermarkt (Statiestraat, 8-10, 2600 Antwerpen)

For further information , contact:

Said supermarkt via said.bvba11@gmail.com

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Netherlands – Safety warning Flying Tiger Banana chips and Muesli mix – Salmonella

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NVWA

Flying Tiger Copenhagen warns against Tiger Banana chips and Muesli mix. The products may contain salmonella. Eating a product with this bacterium is a danger to public health and can especially pose a risk for people with a low resistance, such as the sick, pregnant women, the elderly and young children.

Which products are involved?

  • Banana chips packaging 125 grams with item number 2401418, batch number 8008634 and best before date 16.09.21
  • Muesli mix packaging 150 grams with item number 2401482, batch number 8008911 and best before date 14.10.21
  • Muesli mix packaging 150 grams with item number 2401563, batch number 8009035 and best before date 14.10.21

Customers can return the products to a branch of Flying Tiger Copenhagen.

Banana chips and Muesli mix

© Flying Tiger Copenhagen

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New Zealand – Speirs Foods (2018) Limited ready to eat salads – Listeria monocytogenes

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MPI

On 10 July 2021: Speirs Foods (2018) Limited is recalling specific batches of its Chicken Caesar Penne, Hawaiian Pasta with Creamy Dressing, and Loaded Potato ready to eat salads due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Product identification
Product type Ready-to-eat salad
Name of product (size)
  • Chicken Caesar Penne (200g, 350g, and in-store deli counters) Use-by date 13 JUL 21
  • Hawaiian Pasta with Creamy Dressing (250g, 400g, and in-store deli counters) Use-by date 11 JUL 21
  • Loaded Potato (400g, and in-store deli counters) Use-by date 12 JUL 21
Date marking Product sold in plastic packaging has a Use-by date specified above.

Product sold at in-store deli counters will have a date applied by the deli counter and may be different to what is included above.

Sold in stores up to and including 10 July 2021.
Package size and description The product is sold in 250g, 350g and 400g plastic packaging.

Chicken Caesar Penne and Loaded Potato are available at Four Square,  Pak’n Save and New World in-store deli counters.
Distribution The products are sold in Four Square,  Pak’n Save and New World stores throughout New Zealand.

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date mark printed on the packaging.

Affected products should not be consumed unless the product is cooked thoroughly (piping hot all the way through). 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 for a full refund or cook thoroughly (piping hot all the way through).

More information on Listeria

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Speirs Foods (2018) Limited:

  • Phone: 0800 36 63 246
  • Address: 21 Lower High Street, Marton.

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France – GORGONZOLA AT LP – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name NUOVA CASTELLI
  • Names of models or references GORGONZOLA NUOVA CASTELLI
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    152013 Use-by date 06/26/2021
  • Packaging TRAY
  • Start date / End of marketing From 06/16/2021 to 06/26/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors APPRIEU INTERMARKET

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Stop using the product
    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 fetal 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 number0476668560
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Wednesday, July 21, 2021

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France – Spicy sarta type chorizo ​​Campo tierra 280g – Salmonella

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Campo tierra
  • Names of models or references Spicy sarta type chorizo ​​Campo tierra
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    8436004991341 1021 Use-by date 09/26/2021
  • Packaging280g
  • Start date / End of marketing From 02/26/2021 to 07/05/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark ES 10.01760 / ZA
  • Geographical sales area Ermont and Ales
  • Distributors cora

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Destroy the product
  • Sanitary recommendation Food poisoning caused by salmonella results in sudden onset gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhea, vomiting) often accompanied by fever and headaches which generally occur 6 to 72 hours after consumption of the contaminated products. These symptoms may be more pronounced in young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption. In the absence of symptoms within 7 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor. If the product must be cooked before consumption:
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Monday, July 26, 2021

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