Category Archives: Food Hygiene

Belgium -Product: White / yellow mustard seeds (100g) of the MARMA brand – Salmonella

AFSCA

Recall of Marma
Product: White / yellow mustard seeds (100g) of the MARMA brand.
Problem: possible presence of salmonella.


In agreement with the AFSCA, MARMA is withdrawing the white / yellow mustard seeds from sale and is recalling this product to consumers due to the possible presence of salmonella.

MARMA 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 name: White / yellow mustard seeds
– Brand: MARMA
– Date of minimum durability (DDM): 12/2024
– Sale period: from 23/04/2021 to 07/07/21
– Nature of packaging: sachet
– Weight: 100g

The product was sold through various organic stores in Belgium.

For any further information, contact:

Nick Portauwe
E-mail: nick@marma.be

France – Sliced ​​Black Forest Ham 500g – Salmonella

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name Schinkenhof
  • Names of models or references Sliced ​​Black Forest Ham 500g
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    212416F230 Date of minimum durability 08/18/2021
  • Packaging Plastic container
  • Start date / End of marketing From 06/24/2021 to 07/05/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark DE BW 05068 EG
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Grand-Est
  • Distributors SOPROLUX, RUNGIEST, HERRMANN SA

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
    Stop using the product
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the point of sale
  • 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:
  • Contact number0388190666
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Monday, August 30, 2021

France – Presskopf – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Other
  • Product brand name Schweitzer
  • Names of models or references Presskopf 2Kg S / V Schweitzer
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    21172042 Use-by date 07/15/2021
  • Packaging bulk, sold by the cut
  • Start date / End of marketing From 06/26/2021 to 07/02/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR67348009CE
  • Further information Sold in the traditional charcuterie section
  • Geographical sales area Wolfisheim
  • Distributors SUPER U WOLFISHEIM

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of listeria <10
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
  • Consumer behavior 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 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 number0388761838
  • Compensation modalities Refund
  • End date of the recall procedure Wednesday, July 21, 2021

France – SWEET GRILLED CHORIZO – Salmonella

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name LA ALEGRIA
  • Names of models or references SWEET GRILLED CHORIZO
  • Product identification
    Lot Dated
    Supplier batch 15 Use-by date 07/21/2021
  • Packaging1.5KG vacuum bags
  • Start date / End of marketing From 04/30/2021 to 07/06/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
  • Distributors U Express – Intermarché – Independent
  • List of points of saleCustomer_List_La_Algeria.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Traces of Salmonella
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Stop using the product
    Return the product to the point of sale
  • 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 Tuesday, July 27, 2021

France – Frozen plain marinated chicken filet -Salmonella

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Meats
  • Product brand name LEADER PRICE
  • Names of models or references400g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3263856754412 21118034 1 112 15:46 Date of minimum durability 08/01/2022
  • Packaging Plastic bag.
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the freezer
  • Health mark FR 76351092 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Leader Price and Leader Price distribution networks.

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Salmonella detection.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Stop using the product
    Return the product to the point of sale
  • 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 Saturday, July 24, 2021

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