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UK – Update 1: Morrisons recalls The Best Taleggio because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

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FSA

Morrisons is taking the precautionary action of extending their recall of The Best Taleggio because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
This product recall has been updated to include more ‘use by’ dates.

Product details

The Best Taleggio
Pack size 200g
Use by All date codes up to and including 28 April 2024

Risk statement

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

Morrisons is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice Morrisons Best Taleggio (234.75 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

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Romania – Chicken Nuggets – Salmonella

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ANSVA

Date: 02.04.2024 Display until: 23.04.2024 VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL Bucharest, Romania, 02.04.2024. The manufacturer GEKA recalls the product “Culinea Chicken nuggets 500 g” with the expiry date 06.02.2025, from batch no. ED06.02.2024 049502204849, with suspected presence of Salmonella. In the case of the concerned batch, the presence of salmonella bacteria in the product cannot be excluded.

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Israel – Frozen Green Soyabeans in Pods – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov IL

Notice to the consumer public about the collection of a product from the Wily Food brand – green soybeans in frozen pods 1 kg
Importer Gold Frost Ltd. wishes to inform its customers that as a follow-up to the proactive inspection carried out by the company, an abnormality was discovered
In the result of the Listeria monocytogenes test in the following product:
Edema – green soybeans frozen in pods
Weight: 1 kg
Expiry date: 06.12.2025
Barcode: 7290012483011
Manufacturer’s name: Zeinzg Kingshore Foods Co Ltd – China
The company asks anyone who purchased the product from the aforementioned validity not to consume it.
The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause disease in high-risk populations such as: those with a weakened immune system,
the elderly and cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
In coordination with the food service, Central District of the Ministry of Health, the company collects the product.

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Italy – Cocoa Powder – Ochratoxin A

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Salute

Brand : Penny

Name : Cocoa Powder

Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk

Publication date : 3 April 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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France – Halal Chicken Samosa – Salmonella

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Frosted Yakis
Model names or references
Halal Chicken Samosas x6 PCS Halal Chicken Samosas x14 PCS
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3770019028353 150925 Minimum durability date 09/15/2025
3770019028377 150925 Minimum durability date 09/15/2025
Packaging
330g bag of 6 pieces 770g bag of 14 pieces
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/19/2024 to 04/02/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the freezer
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
LAM, 107 Avenue Joffre 93800 EPINAY-SUR-SEINE 0147 99 44 99

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USA – Blendtopia recalls smoothie kits after testing shows Listeria contamination

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Food Safety News

Blendtopia Products LLC is recalling 29,078 cases of 7-ounce frozen Blendtopia brand Superfood Smoothie Kits because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The smoothie blends affected include: Blendtopia brand “Glow,” “Detox,” “Energy,” “Immunity” and “Strength” Superfood Smoothie Kits. The impacted products are labeled as Best By July 2021, Best By Oct 2021, and Best By Nov 2021. The products were distributed nationwide and sold at select retailers and through online sales.

The company discovered the issue through its quality control processes. The issue is believed to be isolated to a supplied ingredient. The products are being recalled as a precaution in full cooperation with the FDA. There have been no reports of sickness or illness to date associated with any consumption of products related to this recall.

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Sweden – Tulip recalls Turkey Bacon 110g due to Salmonella

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Livsmedelsverket

Danish Crown A/S is recalling 110 grams of Tulip Turkey Bacon due to salmonella.
Production date: 26.03.2024; Best before: 30.04.2024

 Recall of Tulip Turkey Bacon 110g – Press release from Danish Crown A/S

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France – Chef’s pâté with green pepper – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
Ram salting
Model names or references
Ram salting
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0245665000000 240222000 Use-by date 04/07/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/11/2024 to 03/29/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
BE B659 EG
Further information
The product was sold in the traditional delicatessen section
Geographical sales area
Templeuve-en-Pévèle
Distributors
E.Leclerc Templeuve

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Denmark – Salmonella in turkey bacon

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Foedevarestyrelsen

Danish Crown is recalling Den Grønne butcher turkey bacon, as salmonella has been found in the raw material for the product.
If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which food is recalled

The Green Butcher Turkey Bacon

Net weight: 100 grams
Best before date: 30.04.2024 and 01.05.2024
EAN code: 5707196309232

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in : COOP and Netto

Why is the product being recalled?

A check at the Polish raw material supplier has detected salmonella in the raw material.

There is therefore a risk that there may be salmonella in the product. The symptoms of infection with salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.

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France – Scallop in shell – E.coli

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
without marks
Model names or references
In shell and nuts
Product identification
Batch
10071
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/23/2024 to 03/26/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Self-service store and distributor

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