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USA – Fresh Express Announces Recall of Limited Spinach Products Due to Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

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Labeling, Fresh Express Spinach (Front)

Fresh Express has issued a voluntary recall of a Fresh Express Spinach, 8 oz. size, with product code G332 and use-by date of December 15 and Publix Spinach, 9 oz size, with product code G332 and a now expired use-by date of December 14 due to a potential health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Consumers with these symptoms of listeriosis should consult their health care provider.

The two recalled spinach items were distributed to retailers in seven states including AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA.

Fresh Express Limited Product Recall December 15, 2023

Name of Product Ounces UPC Bag Code Use-By Date Distribution States
Fresh Express Spinach 8 oz. 0 71279 13204 4 G332 Dec 15, 2023 AL, FL, GA, NC, VA
Publix Spinach 9 oz. 0 41415 00886 1 G332 Dec 14, 2023 AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA

Product codes are located on the front of the packages below the use-by dates. Photos are provided for ease of identifying the products.

To date no illnesses are reported in connection with the recall and no other Fresh Express products are being recalled.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes in a single randomly selected package of spinach. Fresh Express immediately notified affected retailers and instructed them to remove the recalled items from store shelves and all inventories.

In the event consumers have the recalled products in their refrigerators, they should be discarded and not consumed. To obtain a refund or for more information, consumers may call the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at (800) 242-5472 between the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. Refunds are also available where purchased.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Fresh Express Consumer Response Center
 (800) 242-5472
Media:
Donna Stephens
 (210) 802-1412

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USA – Chang Farm Recalls Nature’s Wonder Mung Bean Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

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Labeling, Nature’s Wonder Premium Bean Sprouts

Chang Farm, Whatley, MA is recalling 12 oz Nature’s Wonder Mung Bean Sprouts, with the sell-by date of December 13th, 2023 because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes (L. Monocytogenes).

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The product has been distributed to retail stores and wholesalers throughout MA, CT, NY and MD.

The affected product is packaged in 12 oz plastic bags (retail), ( the code for the product is 12/13 present in the back inside the white box) labeled under the Chang Farm Brand as Nature’s Wonder Premium Bean Sprouts and have a “Sell By” date of December 13th, 2023.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after a random sample was collected and analyzed by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), which resulted in confirmation of presence Listeria Monocytogenes in the product. Further analysis of the sample by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the same. The company has actively started investigating the root cause of the problem. All retail stores and wholesalers who have this lot in MA, CT, NY and MD should remove this product from their shelves. Consumers should not consume the products and should discard this product or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers should contact their healthcare provider with any illness concerns. Consumers with questions about the warning may contact Chang Farm at 413-522-0234 or 413-222-5519 which will be monitored 24 hours EST from Monday – Sunday.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Chang Farm
 413-522-0234

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Italy – Gorgonzola DOP – Listeria monocytogenes

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Salute

Brand: Caseificio Latini

Denomination: Gorgonzola DOP

Reason of the report: Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date: December 16, 2023

Documentation

Documentation

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Germany – Morbier pieces – Suspected EHEC E.coli Contamination

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Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication: December 15, 2023
Product name:

Morbier pieces

Product images:

Photo.JPG

FKS Frischkonzept Service GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):

FKS Frischkonzept Service GmbH PO Box 11 03 51 41727 Viersen

Reason for warning:

Suspected EHEC contamination

Packaging Unit: varies: between 180g and 200g
Durability: 14/18/21/23/25/28/11/23 & 02./ 05./ 07./ 09./ 12./ 14./ 16./ 19./ 21./ 23./ 30.12.23
Additional Information:

Identity code: NL Z 0217 B EG

Further information can be found in the enclosed consumer information. 

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France – Raw Milk Goat Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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RASFF

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
THE LAUGHING GOAT
Model names or references
Pavé du Cardinal Cendré Round of Touraine Cendré Ash log Biccou Chabis Cendré
Product identification
Batch Date
2711233 Recommended consumption date 01/27/2024
Products List
List_products_alert.pdfAttachment
Start/end date of marketing
Of 11/28/2023 At 12/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Consult the list of points of sale below
List of points of sale
List_Clients_Alert.pdf

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USA – Quaker Recalls Granola Bars and Granola Cereals Due to Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

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FDA

CHICAGO, Illinois – December 15, 2023 – The Quaker Oats Company today announced the recall of specific granola bars and granola cereals listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The products listed in the link above are sold throughout the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan. Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them. Additionally, consumers with any product noted below can contact Quaker Consumer Relations (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Mon.-Fri.) at 1-800-492-9322 or visit www.quakergranolarecall.comExternal Link Disclaimer for additional information or product reimbursement.

To date, Quaker has received no confirmed reports of illness related to the products covered by this recall. Quaker has informed the FDA of our actions.

This recall ONLY APPLIES to the specific products below. NO OTHER Quaker products are impacted.

“For more information, please reference this PDF.”

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France – CRUNCHY BLEND Nut Mix – Aflatoxin

Posted on December 18, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fruits and vegetables
Product brand name
PAQUITO
Model names or references
PAQUITO CRUNCHY MIX 500G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3250391449286 L5 all hours Minimum durability date 08/30/2024
Packaging
PE bag 500g
Start/end date of marketing
Of 09/15/2023 At 13/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
INTERMARCHE

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USA – Herolds Salads Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Assorted Deli Salads Due to Possible Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

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FDA

Out of an abundance of caution Herold’s Salads of Cleveland is recalling assorted deli salads packaged in various sizes. Recalled products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no reported illnesses or adverse health effects reported to date, however, Herolds Salads Inc. is proactively recalling specific batches to which this risk applies. The products in the link should be disposed of immediately.

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France – TRAY FOR RACLETTE TRIO GOURMAND 600G – STEC E.coli

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Maison MONTS et TERROIRS
Model names or references
RACLETTE TRAY TRIO GOURMAND 600G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3048971009780 All lots Minimum durability date between 11/25/2023 and 01/19/2024
Products List
Générale_Trio_Gourmand.pdfAttachment
Packaging
600g tray
Start/end date of marketing
Of 01/01/2023 At 12/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR-52.332.001-CE
Further information
Sold by the cut
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
ALL MONTS and TERROIRS CUSTOMERS

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France – Wild Garlic Raclette – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on December 18, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Baechler
Model names or references
Wild Garlic Raclette
Product identification
Batch Date
230185 Minimum durability date 01/16/2024
Packaging
Cheese sold in the traditional cheese section
Start/end date of marketing
Of 11/20/2023 At 09/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR47.306.001CE
Geographical sales area
Cheese section cut E.Leclerc 68300
Distributors
E.Leclerc Saint-Louis 68,300

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