Ochratoxin A in organic rye flakes from Latvia in Germany
Ochratoxin A (92 µg/kg – ppb) in ground nutmeg from Indonesia in the Netherlands
Ochratoxin A in paprika powder in Serbia and Switzerland
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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Organic Rye Flakes – Ground Nutmeg – Paprika Powder
Posted in Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, Ochratoxin A, RASFF
RASFF Alert – Vibrio – Pilled Shrimp – Shrimps
Vibrio vulnificus in frozen pilled shrimp from Ecuador in France
Vibrio cholerae in shrimps from Ecuador in Spain
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, RASFF, Vibrio, Vibrio cholera, Vibrio vulnificans, Vibrio vulnificus
RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Sesame Seeds – Mussels – Organic Lemon Thyme – Frozen Minced Chicken – Walnut Kernels
Salmonella serogroup D in poultry kebab rotisserie from Poland in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia
Salmonella spp present in mussels (Mytilus edulis) from the Netherlands in Spain
Salmonella spp. in kebab skewer from Slovenia, with raw material from Poland in Slovenia and Austria
Salmonella Infantis in chicken wings from Poland in Germany, Spain and UK
Salmonella (in 4 out of 5 samples) in sesame seeds from India in Poland
Salmonella (in 1 of 5 samples) in sesame seeds from India in Poland
Salmonella in frozen chicken thigh from Poland via Estonia in Finland
Salmonella serogroup C in poultry kebab rotisserie from Germany, with raw material from Poland in Austria
Salmonella paratyphi in frozen minced chicken meat from the Netherland in Italy
Salmonella spp. in walnut kernels from the USA in Italy and Germany
Salmonella in chicken wings from Croatia in Slovenia
Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken and chicken parts from Belgium in Germany and the Netherlands
Salmonella spp. in organic lemon thyme from Italy in Germany and Austria
Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Polish Chicken Salmonella, RASFF, Salmonella, Salmonella in Chicken, Salmonella Poland, Salmonella Sesame Seeds
Luxembourg – Le Petit Vey from the Isigny Sainte-Mère brand – Listeria monocytogenes
he following product is recalled in Luxembourg:
| Name | Le Petit Vey |
| Brand | Isigny Sainte-Mère |
| Unité | 150 g / 130 g |
| Code barre | 3254550070243
3254550070397 |
| Date de durabilité minimale (DDM) | 03/09/2023 |
| Lot | C1911 |
| Période de vente | 28/07/2023 – 02/09/2023 |
Danger : Présence possible de Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes peut causer de la fièvre, des maux de tête et une gastroentérite. Des personnes vulnérables telles que les personnes immunodéprimées et âgées et les jeunes enfants peuvent présenter des symptômes neurologiques dues à une méningite. Les femmes enceintes doivent également être particulièrement attentives à ces symptômes. Les gastroentérites peuvent apparaître entre quelques heures et 3 jours après consommation, alors que les symptômes neurologiques ne peuvent apparaître qu’après 3 mois. Les personnes ayant consommé ces produits et présentant ces symptômes sont invitées à consulter un médecin en lui signalant cette consommation.
Vente confirmée au Luxembourg par : Auchan
Une vente par d’autres exploitants ne peut être exclue.
Source d’information : Notification de rappel
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USA- Ruby Mountain Spring Water recalled after testing finds Coliforms
Ruby Mountain Spring Water of Winnemucca, NV, is recalling their brand of 3 and 5-gallon plastic water jugs because the firm’s sample revealed positive findings for coliforms.
According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on Aug. 1, 2023, and is ongoing.
The recalled products were distributed in Nevada.
Recalled product:
- Ruby Mountain Spring Water 3 and 5-gallon plastic water jugs
- Product Quantity: 1,350 bottles
Anyone who purchased the recalled product should immediately dispose of it and not consume it.
Posted in Coliforms, Contaminated water, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Toxin, Water, water microbiology, Water Safety
USA – Life Raft Treats Recalls Ice Cream Products, Not Fried Chicken And Life Is Peachy, Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – September 6, 2023 – Life Raft Treats is recalling their Not Fried Chicken 64 oz bucket, Not Fried Chicken 2.5 oz bar UPC 8 60006 18210 6 and Life Is Peachy 6 count box ice cream products, all with BEST BY DATES up to and including AUG 8212024 due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, 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 headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
On September 5, 2023 the firm was notified by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) that their Not Fried Chicken ice cream treat test positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The firm also decided to recall their Life Is Peachy Ice Cream treats because both products were manufactured in the same room.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Products affected are:
| Product | Size | UPC | Use By Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE RAFT TREATS LIFE IS PEACHY |
6 COUNT | NO UPC CODE | Up to and including BEST BY AUG 8212024 |
| LIFE RAFT TREATS NOT FRIED CHICKEN ICE CREAM |
64 OZ BUCKET | NO UPC CODE | Up to and including BEST BY AUG 8212024 |
| LIFE RAFT TREATS NOT FRIED CHICKEN ICE CREAM |
2.5 OZ BAR | 8 60006 18210 6 | Up to and including BEST BY AUG 8212024 |
See attached photos for product identification.
We began shipping this product on 8/21/2023. These products were packaged in lamented buckets and plastic wrap and shipped to distribution centers in GA, IL, MD, NC, NY, SC, and TX. Product was shipped via online directly to consumers located in all fifty states plus the District of Columbia.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and to return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact the firm via email recall@liferafttreats.com or telephone us at (843) 695-9806 M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
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France – Cheese – Treasure of Isigny 150G – Listeria monocytogenes
- Product category Food
- Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
- Product brand name Isigny Sainte-Mère
- Model names or references Treasure of Isigny 150G
- Product identification
GTIN Batch Date 3254550070236 C1911 Minimum durability date 09/03/2023 - Packaging Wooden plate and plastic film
- Start/end date of marketing From 07/28/2023 to 08/30/2023
- Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
- Health mark FR 14.342.001 CE
- Geographical sales area Whole France
- Distributors LECLERC, CARREFOUR, CARAMELS D’ISIGNY, INTERMARCHE
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France – Cheese – Le Petit Vey – Listeria monocytogenes
- Product category Food
- Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
- Product brand name Isigny Sainte-Mère
- Model names or references Le Petit Vey 150G Le Petit Vey 130G
- Product identification
GTIN Batch Date 3254550070243 C1911 Minimum durability date 09/03/2023 3254550070397 C1911 Minimum durability date 09/03/2023 - Packaging Wooden plate and plastic film
- Start/end date of marketing From 07/28/2023 to 08/30/2023
- Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
- Health mark FR 14.342.001 CE
- Geographical sales area Whole France
- Distributors CARREFOUR, CARAMELS D’ISIGNY, INTERMARCHE, CORA, AUCHAN, MATCH, SYSTEM U
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France -Turkey cordon bleu U x2 punnet 200g – Listeria monocytogenes
- Product category Food
- Product subcategory Meats
- Product brand name U
- Model names or references Turkey cordon bleu U x2 punnet 200g France
- Product identification
GTIN Batch Date 3256228120465 Q230 Use-by date 09/13/2023 - Packaging 200g tray
- Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
- Health mark FR 72.264.002
- Geographical sales area Whole France
- Distributors U Sign
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France – Chicken thighs 500g – Listeria monocytogenes
- Product category Food
- Product subcategory Meats
- Product brand name Gallic
- Model names or references Tray under protective atmosphere 500g
- Product identification
GTIN Batch Date 3266980890971 3013018241 Use-by date 08/21/2023 3266980890971 3013018241 Use-by date 08/20/2023 - Packaging Tray under protective atmosphere 500g
- Start/end date of marketing From 08/09/2023 to 08/21/2023
- Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
- Health mark FR 72 264 002 CE
- Geographical sales area Whole France
- Distributors Intermarché, Leclerc, Système U
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