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 Belgium – Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne gerostet” (Roasted pistachios) and “Pistazienkerne gerostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) – from Alesto brand – Ochratoxin A

Posted on February 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Recall of Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH
Products: Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne gerostet” (Roasted pistachios) and “Pistazienkerne gerostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) – from Alesto brand.
Problem: too high content of ochratoxin A.
In agreement with the FASFC, Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH withdraws pistachios – “Pistazienkerne gerostet” (Roasted pistachios) and “Pistazienkerne gerostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) – from the Alesto brand from sale and recalls them from consumers due to an excessively high content of ochratoxin A.

Lidl Belgium asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt.

Description of the products:
– Product name: “Pistazienkerne gerostet” and “Pistazienkerne gerostet & gesalzen”
– Brand: Alesto
– Use-by dates (BDD) and sales periods:
           o “Pistazienkerne gerostet”:
               25/03/2023: from 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive
12/08/2023 and 15/10/2023: from 20/12/2022 to 24/02/2023 inclusive
           o “Pistazienkerne gerostet & gesalzen”:
               23/03/2023: from 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive
09/09/2023 and 16/10/2023: from 20/12/2022 to 24/02/ 2023 included
– Weight: 70g
– Type of packaging: plastic bag

The products were sold through Lidl stores in Belgium.

For any further information , contact Lidl customer service (+32 (0)2 320 6000)

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France – ROAST PORK ORLOFF – Salmonella

Posted on February 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name AUCHAN
  • Model names or references ROAST PORK ORLOFF
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    All lots
  • Products List Reminder_poster.pdfAttachment
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/16/2023 to 02/23/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information The product (orloff roast pork) was sold in the ”traditional” section of the AUCHAN LEERS store between 02/16/2023 and 02/23/2023.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale AUCHAN LEERS STORE
  • Distributors AUCHAN LEERS STORE

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – Rochefort Montagne farmhouse ovens Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Rochefort Montagne farmhouse ovens
  • Model names or references Batch of December 16, 2022
  • Identification of products
    Lot Date
    16/12/2022 Date of minimum durability 03/16/2023
  • Packaging All forms of packaging
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/24/2023 to 02/23/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark 6327406
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors– France Fresh Auvergne – Center E-Leclerc SA Sodicler Le Brezet

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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Czech Republic – CZECH CHEESE BUNS 50% filling 360 g – Mold/Mould

Posted on February 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
Prostějov ( JB Pecky 3589/13, 79601 Prostějov )
ID: 46967851
Food group: Bakery products / Delicate pastries

CZECH CHEESE BUNS 50% filling 360 g
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

molds visible to the naked eye

At the end of the shelf life, molds visible to the naked eye appeared on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Batch: 23.01./PR 2 GN
Best before date: 23.01.
Packaging: PP bag
Quantity of the product in the package: 360 g
Manufacturer: Penam, as
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 1/18/2023
Reference number: 23-000081-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Austria – ALESTO PISTACHIOS, ROASTED & SALTED, 70G – Ochratoxin A

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AGES

The manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH is currently calling the products “Alesto Pistachios, roasted & salted, 70 g” with the best before date September 9th, 2023 and lot number 30030/221213001 and with the best before date October 16th, 2023 and lot number 30030/230119001 as well as “Alesto Pistachios, roasted, 70 g” with the best before date 08/12/2023 and lot number 30031/221212001 and with the best before date 10/15/2023 and lot number 30031/230118001.

Elevated levels of ochratoxin A were detected in the products. Ochratoxin A is a mold toxin (mycotoxin) that can damage the kidneys if ingested over a long period of time. Customers should therefore pay attention to the recall and not consume the products under any circumstances.

The affected products ” Alesto Pistachios, roasted & salted, 70 g” with the best before date September 9th, 2023 and lot number 30030/221213001 and with the best before date October 16th, 2023 and lot number 30030/230119001 and also “Alesto Pistachios, roasted, 70 g” with the best before date 08/12/2023 and lot number 30031/221212001 and with the best before date 10/15/2023 and lot number 30031/230118001 were sold at Lidl Austria.

The products can be returned in all Lidl branches. The purchase price will be refunded, even without presenting the receipt.

Only the products explicitly mentioned are affected by the recall. Other products sold by Lidl Austria from the manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH and other items from the Alesto brand are not affected by the recall.

If you have any questions, the Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free number 0800 500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

original recall

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Belgium – “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” cheese -STEC E.coli

Posted on February 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall from Kaasimport Jan Dupont
Product: “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” cheese.
Problem: Possible presence of E.Coli (STEC).
In agreement with the FASFC, Kaasimport Jan Dupont, withdraws the cheese “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” from sale and reminds consumers of it because of the possible presence of E.Coli (STEC).

Kaasimport Jan Dupont asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale.

Product description:
– Product name: NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers
– Brand: NEUFCHATEL
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“best before (or end)”): 05/03/23
– Batch number: 601
– Sales period: from 01/20/2023 to 02/23/2023
– Type of packaging: paper packaging
– Weight: 200g

The product was distributed through various points of sale.

For any additional information , please contact: incident@dupontcheese.be .

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USA – FDA Advises Restaurants, Retailers and Consumers to Avoid Raw Oysters from Baynes Sound, British Columbia, Canada Because They Are Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus

Posted on February 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Eurofins

The FDA is advising consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of oysters that were harvested between January 16, 2023, and February 17, 2023, from Deep Bay, Baynes Sound subarea 14-8 or subarea 13-16 (landfile #140185) in British Columbia, Canada. Consumers who purchased oysters after January 16, 2023, should check the packaging to see if they were harvested in Baynes Sound subarea 14-8 or subarea 13-16 (landfile #140185). Contaminated shellfish can cause illness if eaten raw, particularly in people with compromised immune systems. Food contaminated with norovirus may look, smell, and taste normal. Consumers of these products who are experiencing symptoms of norovirus illness should contact their healthcare provider, who should report their symptoms to their local Health Department.

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Luxembourg – NEUFCHÂTEL ARTISANAL VILLIERS DE LA MARQUE NEUFCHÂTEL – STEC E.coli

Posted on February 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Kaasimport Dupont  is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Nom Neufchatel Artisanal Villiers
Marque Neufchatel
Unit 200 g
Code barre 3473220020023
Use-by date (DLC) 05/03/2023
Sale period from 01/24/2023 to 02/22/2023 inclusive

Danger:  E. coli STEC – Escherichia coli likely to produce toxins (shigatoxins)

E. coli STEC 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 subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sales confirmed in Luxembourg by: Lidl

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Lidl recall notification

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Sweden – Lidl Sweden recalls pistachios from the Alesto brand – the recall applies to Alesto roasted pistachios 70g and Alesto roasted & salted pistachios 70g – Ochratoxin A

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Lidl Sweden is recalling pistachios from the Alesto brand. After a routine analysis, it has been shown that the product contains Ochratoxin A above the permitted limit value. Ochratoxin A is added due to mold growth, and is not always visible. The recall applies to roasted pistachios 70 g with a best before date of 13.10.2023 and roasted & salted pistachios 70 g with a best before dates of 12.08.2023 and 14.10.2023.

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Sweden -Axfood recalls Garant ready-made meatballs 350 grams – contains Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

Axfood is recalling fresh Garant ready-made meatballs, 350 grams, after they were found to contain listeria in a routine check.

Axfood’s press release

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