Category Archives: Food Inspections

France – REAL MERGUEZ – Salmonella

Posted on February 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
MILHAU HOUSE
Model names or references
300g, 600g trays and traditional shelf
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3289010001130 045401 – 045401 – 046401 Use-by date between 02/23/2024 and 02/26/2024
3289010001147 043401 – 046401 Use-by date between 02/23/2024 and 02/26/2024
3289012419315 043429 – 46419 – 043407 – 043414 – 044405 – 046412 – 046401 – 045406 Use-by date between 02/26/2024 and 02/29/2024
Packaging
In 300g, 600g trays or on the traditional shelf
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/13/2024 to 02/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 81.124.012 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
GMS

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France – CHICKEN LABEL RED SOUTH WEST YELLOW PEYAC s/atm – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
PEYAC
Model names or references
CHICKEN LABEL RED SOUTH WEST YELLOW PEYAC
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
262001000001 2074055257 Use-by date 01/02/2024
262001000001 2074055257 Use-by date 02/02/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/23/2024 to 02/02/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 33.036.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Regions: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, , , , , , , , , , , , Occitanie, , , , , , , , , , , , Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Distributors
U Stores
List of points of sale
CHICKEN_PEYAC_-_LIST_MAGASINS_U.pdf

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France – HUMMUS WITH GREEN PEPPER SAUCE – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
NOOR’S WORKSHOP
Model names or references
HUMMOUS GREEN PEPPER SAUCE 200 G. Batch number: 3760371400133. DLC: 03/31/2024.
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760371400133 460240124 Use-by date 03/31/2024
Products List
PRODUCT_REMINDER_L’ATELIER_DE_NOOR.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Fresh product, packaged at positive cold in a transparent circular tray, net weight per unit: 200 g.
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/09/2024 to 02/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Lot number and consumption date specified on the lid.
Geographical sales area
Regions: Île-de-France
Distributors
GMS retailers and wholesalers in Ile-de-France. CARREFOUR / E.LECLERC / Ethnic stores / Butchers.

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

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.06
Product Identification: Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese; pack size: 150g
Batch Code All best before dates from 16/2/2024 to 25/2/2024 inclusive
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above 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 Dunne 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

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Belgium – Guacamole mild – mild 175g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

afsca

Mild Guacamole - Aper'OH

In agreement with the AFSCA, Ansolive SRL is withdrawing the “Guacamole mild – mild 175g” of the Aper’OH 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: Mild Guacamole
Brand: Aper’OH
Use-by date (DLC): 01/03/2024
Batch number: 24016
Sales period: from 01/16/2024 to 03/01/2024
Nature of packaging: transparent round trays, product packaged in a protective atmosphere
Weight: 175g

The product was sold through various points of sale including Intermarché & Intermarché by Mestdagh.

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

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USA- Raw Cheddar Cheese – Voluntary Product Recall – STEC E.coli O157

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Company Announcement

Affected Product: ONLY Cheese block older than batch 20231113-1 and Shred older than 20240116

Voluntary Recall – E. Coli 0157:H7 STEC – RAW FARM 2024-2-16

Item Barcode Product Description Package Size (oz) Brand Batch or Older
1075 835204000156 Raw Cheddar Cheese – Pound Block 16 RAW FARM 20231113-1
1050 835204001177 Raw Cheddar Cheese – Half Pound Block 8 RAW FARM 20231113-1
1080 835204001184 Raw Cheddar Cheese – Half Pound Shred 8 RAW FARM 20240116

On February 15, 2024 Raw Farm was contacted by the FDA and CDC regarding the epidemiological possibility that Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese might have caused some illnesses within a date range of October 18th 2023 and January 31 st 2024. During this period, there were ten fecal samples collected from patients in 4 states that appeared to match one another in the National PULSENET database. Some of these patients did not report consumption of any Raw Farm cheddar cheese or other raw dairy products. In full cooperation and collaboration with the CDC and FDA, Raw Farm is voluntarily recalling the above date codes of Raw Cheddar Cheese. If you have any of these Raw Cheddar Cheese date codes, please do not consume and return for credit.

No product samples consumed by consumers or products available for sale have tested positive for E.Coli 0157:H7. This recall is in abundance of caution strictly based on fecal samples submitted to PULSENET.

Product en-route for delivery, being delivered now, and in the future is not affected by this Voluntary Recall. Only product on the retail shelf, which should have a date code of 20231113-1 or older should be ;:recalled. Shredded cheese with date 20240116 or older should be recalled.

This recall is VOLUNTARY and does not affect any products other than raw cheddar cheese with these specific date codes. For more information, please contact Customer Service at 559-846-9732 or email josh.l@rawfarmusa.com or aaron.m@rawfarmusa.com.

CDC Outbreak Advisory
FDA Outbreak Investigation

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Canada – Certain brands of eggs recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Product
Eggs
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

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

Distribution
Saskatchewan
Star Egg - Large Size - 60 Eggs - Front
Harman - Medium Size - 12 Eggs - Lot
Harman - Medium Size - 12 Eggs - UPC
Compliments - Large Size - 12 Eggs - Front
Compliments - Large Size - 12 Eggs - Lot
no name - Large Size - 30 Eggs - Lot

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Only eggs with the specific lot code information in the table above are affected.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled product are advised to contact their retailer
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

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

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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.

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Canada – Modhani brand Paneer recalled due to generic E. coli

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Paneer
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – E. Coli – non-pathogenic
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions
Retail
Distribution
Ontario

Modhani brand Paneer recalled due to generic E. coli.

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Czech Republic – Highlands – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on February 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Illustrative photo #2

Place of inspection:
RADKA PRIBYLOVÁ
Staříč ( Staříč 500, 739 43 Staříč )
ID: 73164267
Food group: Meat and meat products / Durable meat products
Highlands
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:
fungi visible to the eye
There were colonies of mold on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.

Batch: DP07.12.2023
Expiration date: 07/12/2023
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.6 kg
Manufacturer: Pejskar spol.sro, Dlouhá ul., Prague 1
Date of sample collection: 16/11/2023
Reference number: 24-000084-SZPI-CZ

The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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