Category Archives: Food Inspections

RASFF Alert – Mycotoxins – Ochratoxin A- Raisins

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Ochratoxin A (17,6 μg/kg) in raisins from Uzbekistan, via Lithuania in Latvia

RASFF Alerts – Vibrio cholerae- Shrimps from Ecuador

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Vibrio cholerae in shrimps from Ecuador in Spain

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Vibrio cholerae in shrimps from Ecuador in Spain

RASFF Alert – Yeast Growth – Soy Dessert

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Bulging packaging of soy dessert due to yeast growth in Germany and Denmark

RASFF Alerts – Norovirus – French Oysters

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Presence of norovirus genogroup I in oyster from France in Spain

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Presence of Norovirus type I in oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from France in Spain

RASFF Alert- Mycotoxins – Fumonisins – Corn Flour Based Snacks

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Fumonisins in corn flour-based snack products from Spain with raw material from France in Norway and USA

RASSF Alert- Bacillus cereus – Sprouts

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High amount of Bacillus cereus in sprouts from Germany in Austria

RASFF Alert- Listeria monocytogenes – Whole Salmon

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Listeria in whole salmon from Norway in Sweden

USA – Chang Farm Expands Recalls Mung and Soy Bean Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

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Company Announcement

Chang Farm, 301 River Road, Whatley, MA is expanding their recall to include ALL Mung Bean Sprouts and Soy Bean Sprouts within expiry because of the possible 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 affected product is packaged in

  • Beans Sprouts 10lb bag and bag in box
  • Nature’s Wonder Premium Beans Sprouts 12oz bag (UPC: 815098001330)
  • Nature’s Wonder Premium Soybean Sprouts 12oz bag (UPC: 815098001347)

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

No illnesses have been reported to date.

We are expanding today’s recall in response to a notification by the Massachusetts Food Protection Agency that a Mung Beans Sprouts sample collected on May 4th, 2023, at Chang Farm by the agency tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Chang Farm is working closely with governing authorities as we conduct the root cause investigation to this contamination.

All retail stores and wholesalers who have this lot in MA, CT, NY, NJ, and RI 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 Monday-Sunday 24 hours.

Initial Press Release


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Chang Farm
 413-522-0234 or 413-222-5519

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Czech Republic – Mozzarella cheese, slices – Mould/Mold

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Place of inspection:
Havířov ( U Stadionu 1655/8a, 736 01 Havířov )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Mozzarella cheese, slices
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Colonies of white mold were present on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

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

Batch: LOT: 053
Best before date: 12/04/23
Packaging: PET and LDPE welded packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 140 g
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 3/31/2023
Reference number: 23-000211-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Czech Republic – Mozzarella cheese, slices – Mold/Mould

Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #1

Illustrative photo #2

Place of inspection:
Havířov ( U Stadionu 1655/8a, 736 01 Havířov )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Mozzarella cheese, slices
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Colonies of mold were present on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

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

Batch: LOT: 084
Best before date: 03/05/23
Packaging: PET and LDPE welded packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 140 g
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 3/31/2023
Reference number: 23-000212-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.