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Catalonia – Alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in alfalfa sprouts from Spain

Posted on November 29, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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alfalfa

The Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency (AESAN) has been informed by the autonomous community of Galicia, through the Coordinated Rapid Information Exchange System (SCIRI) , of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in alfalfa sprouts .

The data of the products involved are:

  • Product name (on label) : Sprouts of alfalfa
  • Trademark: Tugas
  • Product appearance: 50g bag
  • Lot number: L4111012S318D
  • Expiry date: 02/12/2023
  • Temperature: Refrigerated

AESAN has transferred this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities through the SCIRI, in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels.

People who have products affected by this alert at home are advised to refrain from consuming them.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batches and have symptoms compatible with listeriosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center.

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France – Organic cocktail white puddings – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 28, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Breeders’ Bio
Model names or references
Organic cocktail white puddings
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3483190001076 M320 Use-by date 11/12/2023
Packaging
Under a vacuum
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/18/2023 to 11/27/2023
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 85 059 004 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan, System U

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Luxembourg – Kuddelfleck from the Cactus brand – Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli and Staphylococci

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SAP

Name; Kuddelfleck in pieces

Brand; Cactus

Use-by date (DLC); 07/12/2023

Batch; 465.23

Sales period; 11/24/23 to 11/27/2023

Name Sliced ​​Kuddelfleck
Brand Cactus
Use-by date (DLC) 07/12/23
Batch 465.23
Sales period 11/24/23 to 11/27/2023

Danger  : Presence of Listeria monocytogenes , Escherichia coli and Staphylococci

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as the immunocompromised and elderly and young children may experience neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be particularly attentive to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

Among  Escherichia coli , some can cause food poisoning which can occur within a week after consumption and result in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

Staphylococcus aureus can cause symptoms that usually include nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. In more severe cases, dehydration, headache, muscle cramps, and transient changes in blood pressure and pulse rate may occur. The illness is relatively mild and usually lasts only a few hours to a day; however, in some cases the illness is severe enough to require hospitalization.

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Israel – Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the margherita pizza – Hatif Kafur AA 2005 Ltd

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Hatif Kafur AA 2005 Ltd. would like to inform its customers that an inspection carried out by the Jerusalem District Food Service at the Ministry of Health found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the margherita pizza

 

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Aldi Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons due to the possible presence of Salmonella

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FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.34
Product Identification: Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons (frozen); pack size: 800g
Batch Code 712654; Best before date: 22 May 2025
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

The above batch of Roosters Southern Fried Chicken Fillet Goujons is being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Aldi stores.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

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

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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Czech Republic – TESCO CHICKEN BREAST ROCK, fresh, quality class A – Salmonella

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Illustrative photo #5

Place of inspection:
Brno ( Bělohorská 4492/161, 636 00 Brno )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Meat and meat products / Packaged meat

TESCO CHICKEN BREAST ROCK, fresh, quality class A
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella – serotyping

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Infantis , which can cause a disease called salmonellosis, was detected in the food  .

Batch: 23384102
Expiration date: 28/09/2023
Packaging: PP tub with label
Country of origin:  Ukraine
Date of sample collection: 26/09/2023
Reference number: 23-000862-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Cabernet sauvignon – quality red wine with the attribute selection from grapes, 2018, dry, alc. 13.5% vol. – Histamine

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Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
Mikulov ( K Vápence 966/3, 692 01 Mikulov )
ID: 25771540
Food group: Wine / Still wines with traditional expressions

Cabernet sauvignon – quality red wine with the attribute selection from grapes, 2018, dry, alc. 13.5% vol.
Category: Counterfeit food
Invalid parameter:

histamine

The presence of histamine was proven in the wine, even though the wine was marked as “histamine-free” on the website http://www.vinocibulka.cz, where the control sample was purchased.

The consumer was thus provided with misleading information about the composition of the food.

Batch: 1/18CS
Packaging: glass bottle with a volume of 0.75 l
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.75 l
Manufacturer: filled in: Portz Insel sro, K Vápence 966/3, Mikulov
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 8/29/2023
Reference number: 23-000864-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Netherlands – Satay schnitzels various supermarkets – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Bean

  • Product: Homemade satay schnitzels, pack of 2
  • Barcode: 8713526807924
  • Best before (THT): 4-12-23, 5-12-23 and 6-12-23

See Boon’s website

Hoogvliet

  • Product: Hoogvliet satay schnitzel 2 pieces
  • Barcode: 8712076979327
  • Best before (THT): 4-12-23, 5-12-23, 6-12-23 and 7-12-23

See the Hoogvliet website

PLUS

  • Product: PLUS satay schnitzels 2 pieces
  • Barcode: 8710624923082
  • Best before (THT): 4-12-23, 5-12-23, 6-12-23, 7-12-23
  • Product: PLUS satay schnitzels 4 pieces
  • Barcode: 8710624604592
  • Best before (THT): 5-12-23, 6-12-23 and 7-12-23

See the PLUS website

Poiesz

  • Product: Satay schnitzel 2 pieces
  • Barcode: 8713526804954
  • Best before (THT): 4-12-23, 5-12-23, 6-12-23 and 7-12-23

See the Poiesz website

Spruce

  • Product: Satay schnitzel 2 pieces
  • Barcode: 8710442467980
  • Best before (THT): 4-12-23, 5-12-23, 6-12-23 and 7-12-23

See the Spar website

Vomar

  • Product: Satay schnitzel 2 pieces
  • Barcode: 8718204113229
  • Best before (THT): 5-12-23 and 6-12-23

See Vomar’s website

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Luxembourg – Whole grain rice flour (400g) from the Smaakt brand – Aflatoxin

Posted on November 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Name Wholemeal rice flour
Brand SMAAKT
Unit 400g
Date-linked batches (DDM) 05/17/2024 – 54A3323;

05/30/2024 – 53B3523;

04/06/2024 – 51A3623

Danger  : Too high aflatoxin content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds that grow when the temperature and humidity of the food are high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous at high and repeated consumption.

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

Information source: RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Lidl Braemoor 2 Duck Breast Fillets due to the presence of Salmonella

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FSAI

Frozen Duck Breast Fillets

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.31
Product Identification: Braemoor 2 Duck Breast Fillets skin on and boneless (frozen); pack size: 400g
Batch Code Best before: 31/08/2024
Country Of Origin: Hungary
Message:
The above batch of Braemoor 2 Duck Breast Fillets skin on and boneless is being called due to the presence of Salmonella.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Lidl stores.

Nature Of Danger:
People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

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