Category Archives: Food Inspections

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Pistachios – Powdered Peanut Butter – Peanuts

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Aflatoxin in pistachios from Lebanon in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in powdered peanut butter from United States in Belgium and Romania

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Bulgaria and the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in peanuts from China in Poland

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from Iran, via Germany in Austria, Lithuania and UK

RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Frozen Veal Meat – Beef Meat

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Shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in frozen veal meat from the Netherlands in Germany

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E.Coli producing shigatoxin : O91 ( stx2) in beef meat from Argentina in Italy

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Mint – Chicken Breast Fillets – Whole Chicken – Salad with Ham – Tiger Nut Flour – Chilled Smoky Barbecue Pork Loin Chops – Sweet Marjoram – Chicken Thigh Meat – Snackbar with Sesame

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Salmonella in mint from Morocco in France and Germany

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Salmonella Infantis (in 2 out of 5 units) in fresh chicken thighs from Poland in Latvia

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Salmonella Heidelberg in frozen chicken breast fillets from Brazil in the Czech Republic, Denmark and Netherlands

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Salmonella Infantis in whole frozen chicken from Ukraine, via Slovakia in the Czech Republic

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Salmonella in salad with ham from Belgium in France  and the Netherlands

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Salmonella spp. in tiger nut flour with raw material from Burkina Faso in Germany

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Salmonella in chilled smoky barbecue pork loin chops from Ireland in Northern Ireland

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Salmonella spp. in 25 g in 1 of 5 samples of dried marjoram from Egypt in Poland

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Salmonella Enteritidis in frozen chicken thigh meat from Lithuania in France

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Salmonella Enteritidis in frozen chicken thigh meat Soute from Lithuania in France

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Salmonella in snackbar with sesame from Türkiye in Austria

USA – Rushdi Foods Issues a Voluntary Recall on One Lot of Their Mighty Sesame Organic Tahini 10.9 oz Squeeze Bottle -Salmonella

FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Dressing/Condiment
Foodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Foodborne Illness/Salmonella
Company Name:
Rushdi Food Industries
Brand Name:
Mighty Sesame Co.
Product Description:
Organic Tahini

Company Announcement

Bayonne, NJ. (May 3, 2023) – Rushdi Food Industries, an Israeli based manufacturer, is voluntarily recalling their Mighty Sesame 10.9 Oz Organic Tahini (Squeezable) with the specific expiration date of 9/25/23 due t0 potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is 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 severs illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

This recall was initiated when the company received a notification by the FDA and the Ohio Department of Health of the potential presence of Salmonella in this specific lot.  The company has received no reports of illness or injury to date.  We immediately informed all Stores who had purchased this product within this lot code about this Recall and instructed them to remove any product which might be on their shelves.

Only packages bearing the following Lot Code/Best by date are being recalled at this time. All products other than the ones with the affected Best by Date mentioned in the table are ok to consume.

UPC Code

Description

Expiration Date

858313006208 Mighty Sesame 10.9 Oz Organic Tahini (Squeezable) 9/25/23

The recalled product was distributed to stores predominately located in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut regions as well as some stores nationwide during the weeks of February 23rd, 2023 through March 5th, 2023.  Based off of sales velocity, there is an extremely low chance that any of the affected product would still be available for retail.  All products other than the ones with the affected Best by Date mentioned in the table are ok to consume.

Consumers who may have purchased this product are advised to discontinue use immediately and discard or return the product for credit or refund. If a consumer experiences the symptoms listed above and believes they may have been exposed to Salmonella, they are urged to report to a medical provider.

Consumers who have questions may contact us at Customercare@kayco.com or by phone at 718-369-4600 Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5PM Eastern Time.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 718-369-4600
 Customercare@kayco.com

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USA – Raw Farm Raw Milk Recalled in California For Campylobacter

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Raw Farm raw milk is being recalled in California for possible Campylobacter contamination. The milk is produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County, California. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this unpasteurized milk. The farm is located at 7221 South Jameson Avenue in Fresno.

The recall and quarantine order was announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones after Campylobacter was found in the farm’s packaged whole raw milk. The milk was sampled and tested by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Routine sampling conducted at the farm found the pathogen.

The recalled product is Raw Farm Whole Raw Milk that is packaged in half gallon (64 ounce) and gallon (128 ounce) plastic jugs. The code date that is marked on the container is BEST BY 05/05/2023.

Catalonia – Alert for the presence of Clostridium perfringens in lots of cinnamon from Vietnam

ACSA

cinnamon much of the alert

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has communicated to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities and the Center for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies (CCAES), through the Coordinated  System of Rapid Information Exchange  (SCIRI), a alert, transferred by the health authorities of the Community of Madrid, regarding the presence of Clostridium perfringens in cinnamon molta of the Especias Pedroza brand.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product Name:  Ground Cinnamon
  • Brand/commercial name : Especias Pedroza
  • Product appearance: Plastic packaging
  • Batch numbers and best before dates: 
    • A220079, 12/31/2023
    • A222605, 02/28/2026
  • Unit weight:  700 g
  • Temperature: Ambient.

The withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels will be verified by the competent authorities.

People who have products affected by this alert at home are advised to refrain from consuming them and return them to the point of purchase.

Canada – Trudeau Farms brand Curly Parsley recalled due to Salmonella

CFIA

Summary

Product
Curly Parsley
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

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

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product has been sold in Quebec.

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
  • 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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

France – ZERGIL CURRY 60GR – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name ZERGIL
  • Model names or references ZERGIL CURRY 60G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    8438531063638 ZR14 Use-by date 08/01/2024
  • Packaging PLASTIC PACKAGING WITH ZIPPER FOR SPICES, COLOR OF BEIGE PACKAGING WITH SMALL TRANSPARENT WINDOW THAT ALLOWS TO SEE THE SPICE
  • Marketing start/end date From 27/10/2022 to 14/04/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information The curry spice in small format
  • Geographic area of ​​sale GRENOBLE SAINT MARTIN D’HERES, ECHIROLLES (38 ISERE) AND CHAMBERY (73 SAVOIE)
  • Distributors IYI MARKET AND GANI MARKET

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall potential salmonella contamination
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

France – Roast Chorizo – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Vallegrain
  • Model names or references Roast Chorizo
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3467980061495 2311605601 Use-by date 06/05/2023
  • Packaging Tray under modified atmosphere of about 1kg.
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/26/2023 to 05/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR-28-111-020-CE
  • Further information Roast pork elaborated about 1kg. Roast stuffed with a pork merguez stuffing, covered with slices of Emmental and Chorizo, all wrapped in strainer.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: EURE-ET-LOIR (28), SARTHE (72), SEINE-MARITIME (76), VAL-DE-MARNE (94)
  • Distributors Distributors and local businesses
  • List of points of sale DHQUALCP_-_rotis_LS_chorizo.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Salmonella detected
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

France – Orloff-style roast – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Vallegrain
  • Model names or references Orloff-style roast
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3467980061488 2311605601 Use-by date 06/05/2023
  • Packaging Tray under modified atmosphere of about 1kg
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/26/2023 to 05/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR-28-111-020-CE
  • Further information Roast pork elaborated about 1kg. Roast stuffed with slices of Emmental and smoked bacon, covered with slices of Emmental and bacon, all covered.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: CALVADOS (14), EURE-ET-LOIR (28), SEINE-ET-MARNE (77), VAL-DE-MARNE (94)
  • DistributorsG20, Intermarché, distributors
  • List of points of sale DHQUALCP_-_rotis_LS_Orloff.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Salmonella detected
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)