Category Archives: Food Inspections

Italy – NORTHERN SHRIMPS IN BRINE – Listeria monocytogenes

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Brand : GIOIA DI MARE

Name : NORTHERN SHRIMPS IN BRINE

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Date of publication : 31 March 2023

Documentation

Documentation

Czech Republic – Cheese KROLEWSKI 45%, slices – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Valašské Meziříčí ( Boženy Němcové 411, 757 01 Valašské Meziříčí )
ID: 44012373
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Cheese KROLEWSKI 45%, slices
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Some of the packaging was found to contain mold visible to the naked eye. These packages had a broken package in the seam.

The product did not have an expired minimum shelf life date, during the inspection no unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this product were found.

Batch: 1012032
Best before date: 04/05/2023
Packaging: PE with print
Quantity of the product in the package: 100 g
Distributor: for the Czech Republic: Milkpol spol. s ro, Reinerova 1657/23, 163 00 Prague 6
Country of origin:  Poland
Date of sample collection: 2/17/2023
Reference number: 23-000133-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Quebec – Notice not to consume egg sandwiches prepared by the company Les Coquineries (Porc Santé inc.) – Listeria monocytogenes

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , March 29, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Les Coquineries (Porc santé inc.), located at 995, avenue Bergeron, in Saint-Agapit , warns the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because these foods are likely to contain the bacterium  Listeria monocytogenes .

Product name 

Format 

Affected lot

“Egg Sandwich”

1 unit 

Best before

04/04/23

“Egg Trio Sandwich”

1 unit 

Best before

04/04/23

The products that are the subject of this warning have been offered for sale in various establishments in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. The products were packaged in clear plastic containers and were sold refrigerated.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. Also, people who have any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

Even if the product does not show signs of tampering or a suspicious odor, it could be contaminated with  Listeria monocytogenes bacteria . Consumption of food contaminated with this bacterium can cause listeriosis, a food-borne illness that may cause several symptoms among these: fever, muscle aches, headaches, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Symptoms most often appear between 3 and 30 days after eating the contaminated food, but can sometimes even occur up to 70 days later. In this regard, pregnant women and their unborn child, the elderly, children as well as people with weakened immune systems are considered the most vulnerable.

It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult the FoodThis link will open in a new window. section  of the Government of Quebec website. They also have the possibility of registering online to receive, by e-mail, the food recallThis link will open in a new window. press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQfoods” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQfoodsThis link will open in a new window. .

Hazard Classification:  Class 1
Reference Number:  4707

Source:
Media relations
Direction des communications
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
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France – COOKED PORK ROAST SUPERIOR S/VACUUM – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name CHARLES DU FOREZ CHARCUTIER
  • Model names or references Charles Du Forez Charcutier
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3341110237304 230733 Use-by date 04/10/2023
  • Packaging BLOCK OF 0.400kg under vacuum
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/17/2023 to 03/23/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 42.218.001 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors INTERMARCHE
  • List of points of sale DDPP.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

Canada – Komera Original brand Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridium botulinum

CFIA

Summary

Product
Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Clostridium botulinum
What to do

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

Affected products

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

The recalled product has been sold in Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and online and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

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 Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness. Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Australia – Fleurieu Milk Company Pouring Cream – E.coli

FSANZ

Product information

Fleurieu Milk Company is conducting a recall of Fleurieu Milk Company Pouring Cream (300ml, 1L, 2L and 10L). The product has been available for sale at Woolworths, IGA and Independent Food Retailers in SA and Independent Food Retailers in VIC, NSW and NT.

Date markings

Use By 06.04.23, 07.04.23 and 08.04.23

Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial contamination.

Food safety hazard​

Food products contaminated with E.coli may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and customers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience.

For further information please contact:

Fleurieu​​ Milk Company

(08) 8558 6020

qa@fleurieumilkco.com.au

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