Category Archives: Food Inspections

Finland – Salmonella found in salami

Epressi

Lidl has announced that it is recalling an Italian salami product because salmonella has been found in its control samples in another country. The product is Italiamo Strolghino salami, its weight is 250 grams and the recall concerns the product date 4/28/2023 and batch ID 16.

The product has been sold in 62 Lidl stores, mainly in Pirkanmaa and Finland proper. The product batch has not been sold in the capital region, Eastern Finland, Central Finland or Northern Finland.

On its website, Lidl asks its customers to return the products in question to a Lidl store, where the price of the product will be refunded.

More information for customers: On the website: kaskapalvelu.lidl.fi, tel. 09 424 52 111

The matter is handled at the Food Agency by Chief Inspector Mika Varjonen, tel. 050 38 68 416, firstname.surname@ruokavirasto.fi .

Picture of the product
(Picture: RASFF announcement)

Italiamo Strolghino salami bar.

Quebec – Notice not to consume jerky prepared and sold by Boucherie L & L Boucher – Listeria monocyotgenes

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , Feb. 17 2, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Boucherie L & L Boucher, located at 67, route 104, in Mont-Saint-Grégoire, advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food is likely to contain the bacterium  Listeria monocytogenes . Even if the expiration date of the product has passed, some consumers may have it in their possession.

Product name

Format

Affected batch

« Beef Jerky »

VARIABLE

Best before

2023.FE.11

The product that is the subject of this warning has been offered for sale at the establishment named above only. The product was vacuum packed and sold refrigerated.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product 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 this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Australia- Chicken Bacon Pasta Salad – Listeria monocytogenes

FSANZ

Product information

Fresh Frontier Co is conducting a recall of Chicken Bacon Pasta Salad, Various Weights (300g, 550g, 2.5Kg)

The product has been available for sale at Bunbury Farmers Market, Campus & Co – Willetton, Cbd Supermarket Plus Liquor, Country Pak, Farmer Jacks  Forrest Rd Fresh, Hannan’s Marketplace By Foodworks, Hills Fresh, Lenards Ellenbrook, Merredin Harvest Fresh Food Market, On The Run Pty Ltd T/A Otr Roleystone, Pause Markets, Ready Chef Go, SJ Fresh Produce and independent food retailers including IGA in WA.​

Date markings

Use By 23FEB 2023

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination

Food safety hazard

Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems.​

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Consumers should not eat this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information, please contact:

Fresh Frontier Co.
(08) 6162 9958

France – Roasted chicken nuggets – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name VOLAE
  • Model names or references Roasted chicken nuggets
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3250391341924 045 Use-by date 08/03/2023
  • Packaging 500g bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/16/2023 to 02/20/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR72264002CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: ALLIER (03), HAUTES-ALPES (05), ARDECHE (07), CHER (18), CORREZE (19), CREUSE (23), DROME (26), GARD (30), INDRE (36), INDRE -ET-LOIRE (37), ISERE (38), LOIR-ET-CHER (41), LOIRE (42), LOIRET (45), NIEVRE (58), PUY-DE-DOME (63), SAONE-ET- LOIRE (71), VAUCLUSE (84), YONNE (89)
  • Distributors Intermarché
  • List of points of sale Listing_clients.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

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

Sweden – Lidl Sweden recalls Strolghino-Salami of the Italiamo brand – may contain Salmonella

Livsmedelsverket

Lidl Sweden is recalling Strolghino-Salami from the Italiamo brand because it may contain salmonella

Sweden – Coop recalls Coop Egg Free-range 24-pack and Xtra Egg Free-range 15-pack – may contain Salmonella

Livsmedelsverket

Coop is recalling Coop Egg Free-range 24-pack with a best-before date from and including 08-03-2023 to and including 17-03-2023 and Xtra Egg Free-range 15-pack with a best-before date from and including 13-03-2023 to and with 16-03-2023. The reason is that they may contain salmonella.

Sweden – Axfood recalls eggs from Garant – may contain Salmonella

Livsmedelsverket

Axfood is recalling Guaranteed Eggs, Free-Range Indoors, XL, 6-pack and Guaranteed Eggs, Free-Range Indoors, Large, 10-packs with a best-before date from 03-08-2023 to and including 03-17-2023.

Sweden – ICA recalls ICA Egg, ICA Basic Egg, ICA Breakfast Egg and ICA Brunch Egg – may contain Salmonella

Livsmedelsverket

ICA is recalling ICA Eggs, ICA Basic Eggs, ICA Breakfast Eggs and ICA Brunch Eggs with a best-before date from 08-03-2023 to and including 19-03-2023. 

USA – Reckitt Recalls Two Batches of Prosobee 12.9 oz Simply Plant Based Infant Formula Because of Possible Health Risk – Cronobacter

FDA

Company Announcement

‘The company has issued a correction to the previous announcement’.

Product tested and confirmed negative for contaminants.

No reported adverse consumer reactions to date.

Reckitt, a producer of nutrition products, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two (2) select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. All product distributed went through extensive testing and tested negative for the bacteria.

ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9 oz containers was manufactured between August 2022 and September 2022. The products were distributed through retail stores nationwide in the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico. The batches in question can be identified by the number on the bottom of the can. Recalled product batches are ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ both with a UPC Code of 300871214415 and a “Use By Date” of “1 Mar 2024.”  The recall involves approximately 145,000 cans.

No other ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula batches or other Reckitt products are impacted. 

No illnesses or adverse events have been reported. If parents have any questions, they should consult with their pediatrician or contact us at 1-800-479-0551 24/7 or by email at consumer.relations@rb.com

We are committed to the highest level of quality and safety and it is for this reason that we have taken this extraordinary measure. The batches in question tested negative for Cronobacter and other bacteria and this is an isolated situation. After a thorough investigation, we have identified the root cause, which was linked to a material from a third party. We have taken all appropriate corrective actions, including no longer sourcing this material from the supplier.

The health and safety of infants is our highest priority. All of our products undergo rigorous and industry leading quality tests and checks to ensure that they meet or exceed all standards set by regulatory bodies, including the World Health Organization and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is for this reason that we have the highest level of confidence in the safety and quality of every infant formula we make.

What Consumers Should Do if They Purchased This Product

Consumers who purchased ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula should check the bottom of the can to identify whether the batch number is affected. Product with batch codes ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ both with a UPC Code of 300871214415 and a “Use By Date” of “1 Mar 2024” should be disposed of or returned to the place of purchase for a total refund. You can also contact us at 800-479-0551 or by email at consumer.relations@rb.com and we will help verify if this product was impacted.

If you have any concerns, contact your health care provider. For more information please visit us at www.enfamil.com

France – Cheese – SAINT NECTAIRE FARMER – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name WITHOUT
  • Model names or references BATCH NUMBER: AAD49 Best before: 02/23/2023
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    AAD49
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/01/2023 to 16/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale INTERMARCHE SAINT GENIEZ D’OLT
  • Distributors CHARRADE

Practical information regarding the recall

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