Category Archives: Food Inspections

Singapore -Recall of Beretta Antipasto and Beretta Coppa due to possible presence of Salmonella

SFA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has
issued a notification on the recall of Beretta Antipasto and Beretta Coppa due to the possible
presence of Salmonella.
As the implicated products were imported into Singapore, SFA has directed the
importer, Indoguna (Singapore) Pte Ltd, to recall the products. The recall is ongoing.

Austria – Italiamo Gorgonzola DOP, “dolce/mild” variety, 200 g – Listeria monocytogenes

Ages

AGES informs about a recall from Lidl Österreich GmbH. The company initiated a recall of the product Italiamo Gorgonzola DOP, variety “dolce/mild”, 200 g on February 21, 2024:
 © Lidl Austria GmbH
Reason for recall
Listeria
Marketed by
Lidl Austria GmbH
Manufacturer
IGOR srl
Expiry Date
02/24/2024

The manufacturer IGOR srl is currently recalling the product “Italiamo Gorgonzola DOP, variety “dolce/mild”, 200 g” with the best-before date of February 24, 2024.

An analysis detected Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe gastrointestinal illnesses and symptoms similar to flu-like infections. In certain groups of people (infants, small children, pregnant women as well as old and sick people) serious illnesses can occur. Due to this health risk, customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and not consume the affected product.

The affected product was sold at Lidl Austria. The item can be returned to all Lidl branches. The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presentation of the receipt.

Only the product  “Italiamo Gorgonzola DOP, variety “dolce/mild”, 200 g”  with the best-before date of February 24, 2024 is  affected by the product recall. Other products sold by Lidl Austria from the manufacturer IGOR srl as well as other items from the “Italiamo” brand are not affected by the recall.

The company IGOR srl apologizes to all those affected for the inconvenience caused. This warning does not say that the threat was caused by Lidl Austria.

Customer service

If you have any questions on this topic, Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free telephone number 0800/500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Original recall

France – Andouille – Half andouille – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
MICHEL DUPUY
Model names or references
Andouille Half andouille
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3367824926952 33480103 40120042 40330038 Use-by date between 02/08/2024 and 04/25/2024
3367824926693 33480104 40120043 40330039 33140028 Use-by date between 02/08/2024 and 04/25/2024
Packaging
UNDER A VACUUM
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/14/2023 to 02/14/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
ES 10.13438/SS CE ES 40.036058/SS CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
AUCHAN INTERMARCHE SUPER U SCALANDES SCASO NETTO CASINO CARREFOUR PROMOCASH

France – Sous-vide white ham, sous-vide smoked ham, sous-vide ham stock, sous-vide bacon – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Sous-vide white ham, sous-vide smoked ham, sous-vide bacon
Product identification
Batch Date
Vacuum-packed white ham packaging date 02/5/24 Use-by date 02/20/2024
Vacuum-packed white ham packaging date 02/12/24 Use-by date 02/27/2024
Vacuum-packed smoked ham packaging date 5/02/24 Use-by date 02/19/2024
Vacuum-packed smoked ham packaging date 02/12/24 Use-by date 02/26/2024
Vacuum-packed ham base packaging date 5/02/24 Use-by date 02/19/2024
Vacuum-packed ham base packaging date 02/12/24 Use-by date 02/26/2024
Bacon vacuum packed packaging date 5/02/24 Use-by date 02/26/2024
Vacuum packed bacon packaging date 02/12/24 Use-by date 04/03/2024
Packaging
Under a vacuum
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/05/2024 to 02/19/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Au Panier Vert store
Distributors
Jadagri, Boulangerie Pollet, Julien Sylvestre, The farmer’s pavement

Canada – Taylor Farms brand Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped (Salad) Kit recalled due to Salmonella

CFIA

Product
Mexican Style Street Corn Chopped (Salad) Kit
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Distribution
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Possibly other provinces and territories

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Iceland – Listeria in ham

MAST

The Swedish Food Agency warns consumers about two batches of Stjörnugrís ham 80 and breaded ham because Listeria monocytogenes has been detected. The company, in consultation with the Swedish Food Agency, has recalled the product.

The recall only applies to the following production batches:

  • Product name: Star pig ham 80
  • Producer: Star Pig
  • Best before 18.03.2024
  • Batch number: 60022-4032
  • Distribution: All major supermarkets
  • Product name: Breaded ham
  • Producer: Star Pig
  • Best before date: 11.03.24
  • Lot number 60612-4023
  • Distribution: Kronen, Net, Bonus

Consumers who have the product in question are asked not to consume it and discard it or return it to the stores where it was purchased.

Advanced material:

France – GROUND BEEF STEAK – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
E. LECLERC
Model names or references
GROUND BEEF STEAK
Product identification
Lot
CH4007613
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/12/2024 to 02/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 49.099.024 CE
Geographical sales area
NORTH TOWERS 37100
Distributors
E. LECLERC TOURS NORD

Belgium – Recall of Ansolive SRL -Louis brand guacamole 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

afsca

Ansolive Guacamole Louis

In agreement with the AFSCA, Ansolive SRL is withdrawing “Guacamole 150g” of the Louis brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Ansolive SRL asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased, where they will be refunded.

Product description:
– Product name: Guacamole
– Brand: Louis
– Use-by date (Best before date): 02/25/2024
– Batch number: 24016
– Sales period: from 01/19/2024 to 02/25/ 2024
– Nature of packaging: transparent round trays, product packaged in a protective atmosphere
– Weight: 150g

The product was sold through various outlets including Match and Delfood.

For any further information , contact Ansolive SRL: 04/247 32 24.

Ireland – Recall of additional batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.06 (Update 1)
Product Identification: Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese; pack size: 150g
Batch Code All use-by dates from 16/02/2024 to 25/02/2024 inclusive, as well as use-by dates of 05/03/2024 & 09/03/2024.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2024.06, two additional batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The batches were sold from Sheridan’s Cheese counters in Dunnes Stores shops. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Sheridans Cheese

France – Vendée ham – Staphylococcus aureus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
sold without brand in the traditional department
Model names or references
Sold in the traditional department
Product identification
GTIN
0210022000000
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/12/2024 to 02/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Product sold in the traditional department
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
E.Leclerc Atlantis Saint Herblain