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Sweden – Axfood recalls Garant fresh meatballs – may contain Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

Axfood is recalling Garant fresh meatballs because they may contain listeria.

Axfood’s press release

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Canada – Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese recalled due to generic E. coli

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product
Paneer Fresh Cheese
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – E. Coli – non-pathogenic
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions
Retail

Affected products

Issue

Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese recalled due to generic E. coli.

The recalled products have been sold in Alberta.

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UK – Update 1: Tahira Foods recalls a number of products because of poor temperature control

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Tahira Foods Limited is recalling a number of products because there has been a breakdown in temperature control which makes these products unsafe to eat. This product recall information notice has been updated to provide specific batch codes.
Any of the products listed below sold at Asda, Coop, Morrisons and/or Sainsburys are not affected.

Product details

Tahira Chilled Beef Sausage Hot and Spicy
Pack size 500g and 8x500g
Batch code 63479, 64318, 64167, 64678, 64978
Tahira Chilled Chicken Sausage Piri Piri
Pack size 500g and 8x500g
Batch code 63479, 64318, 64399, 64978, 64678
Tahira Chilled Chicken Sausage Tikka
Pack size 500g and 8x500g
Batch code 63479, 64318, 64399, 64978, 64678
Tahira Turkey Chorizo
Pack size 80g and 12x80g
Batch code 22300, 22363
Tahira Sliced Turkey Pizza Topping Salami
Pack size 125g and 12x125g
Batch code 64338, 64840
Tahira Sliced Poultry Mortadella with Paprika
Pack size 200g and 8x200g
Batch code 64399, 64101
Tahira Chilled Mini Chicken Sausage
Pack size 400g and 6x400g
Batch code 64338
Tahira Beef Salami
Pack size 80g and 12x80g
Batch code 22363
Tahira Nabulsi Cheese
Pack size 250g and 8x250g
Batch code 4811

Risk statement

Insufficient temperature control makes these products unsafe to eat.

Action taken by the company

Tahira Foods Limited is recalling the above products from customers. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling the products affected. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Any of the products listed above sold at Asda, Coop, Morrisons and/or Sainsburys are not affected. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: Tahira recalls a range of products because of temperature breakdown (189.79 KB)

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UK – Tahira Foods recalls a number of products because of poor temperature control

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Tahira Foods Limited is recalling a number of products because there has been a breakdown in temperature control which makes these products unsafe to eat.
Any of the products listed below sold at Morrisons, Coop and/or Asda are not affected.

Product details

Tahira Chilled Beef Sausage Hot and Spicy
Pack size 500g and 8x500g
Batch code All batches
Use by All dates
Tahira Chilled Chicken Sausage Piri Piri
Pack size 500g and 8x500g
Batch code All batches
Use by All dates
Tahira Chilled Chicken Sausage Tikka
Pack size 500g and 8x500g
Batch code All batches
Use by All dates
Tahira Turkey Chorizo
Pack size 80g and 12x80g
Batch code All batches
Use by All dates
Tahira Sliced Turkey Pizza Topping Salami
Pack size 125g and 12x125g
Batch code All batches
Use by All dates
Tahira Sliced Poultry Mortadella with Paprika
Pack size 200g and 8x200g
Batch code All batches
Use by All dates
Tahira Chilled Mini Chicken Sausage
Pack size 400g and 6x400g
Batch code All batches
Use by All dates
Tahira Beef Salami
Pack size 80g and 12x80g
Batch code All batches
Use by All dates
Tahira Nabulsi Cheese
Pack size 250g and 8x250g
Batch code All batches
Use by All dates

Risk statement

Insufficient temperature control makes these products unsafe to eat.

Action taken by the company

Tahira Foods Limited is recalling the above products from customers. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling the products affected. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Any of the products listed above sold at Morrisons, Coop and/or Asda are not affected.

Customer notice: Tahira recalls a range of products because of temperature breakdown (148.99 KB)

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UK – Lidl GB recalls Deluxe Strolghino Salami because of the potential presence of Salmonella

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Lidl GB is recalling Deluxe Strolghino Salami because Salmonella has been found in the product.

Product details

Deluxe Strolghino Salami
Pack size 250g
Use by 13 Apr 2023 and 08 May 2023

Risk statement

The presence of Salmonella in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: Deluxe Strolghina Salami (153.92 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. If you have any queries or concerns please email customer.services@lidl.co.uk or telephone 0800 977 7766.

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France – Smoked Scottish Salmon Fillet – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Smoked Scottish Salmon Fillet (2 slices, 4 slices, scraps)
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    0208335000000 All lots Use-by date 02/01/2023
    0208403000000 All lots Use-by date 02/01/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 18/01/2023 to 21/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale The rock on yon
  • Distributors SODIROCHE (The South Rock)

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – 4 waffles – Microbiological Contamination

Posted on February 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name Stephan Pastry
  • Model names or references723: Brussels waffles x 4,280 g in blister pack
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Date
    3533950000617 03823A Date of minimum durability 07/02/2025
  • Packaging Brussels waffles x 4 – 280g in blister pack
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/11/2023 to 02/25/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Break in the cold chain during transport
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Hauts-de-France
  • Distributors Carrefour – Montsoult logistics warehouse
  • List of points of sale Traceability_Frozen_waffle_Carrefour.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Break in the cold chain during transport
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other biological contaminants
    Organoleptic changes
  • Additional description of the risk Bacteriological risk due to the breaking of the cold chain – yeasts, moulds

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France – PÂTÉ SOLD IN THE DELICATESSEN DEPARTMENT – TRADITIONAL CATERER AT THE CARREFOUR SAINT POL SUR MER STORE BETWEEN 21/01/2023 and 28/01/2023 – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name unbranded
  • Model names or references PÂTÉ SOLD IN THE DELICATESSEN DEPARTMENT – TRADITIONAL CATERER AT THE CARREFOUR SAINT POL SUR MER STORE BETWEEN 21/01/2023 and 28/01/2023
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot
    1111111111116 SOLD BETWEEN 21/01/2023 and 28/01/2023
  • Packaging sold by the cut
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/21/2023 to 01/28/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information PÂTÉ SOLD IN THE DELICATESSEN DEPARTMENT – TRADITIONAL CATERER AT THE CARREFOUR SAINT POL SUR MER STORE BETWEEN 21/01/2023 and 28/01/2023
  • Geographic area of ​​sale ONLY HYPER CARREFOUR SAINT POL SUR MER
  • Distributors ONLY HYPER CARREFOUR SAINT POL SUR MER

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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 Italy – Pesto with Genoese PDO basil without organic garlic – Salmonella

Posted on February 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Esselunga Bio

Denomination : Pesto with Genoese PDO basil without organic garlic

Reason for reporting : Remind for microbiological risk

Date of publication : 17 February 2023

Documentation

Documentation

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Australia – Update – JS Health x Inside Out Almond Milk and Oat Milk 1 L – Potential Biotoxin Formation

Posted on February 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

​Updated: 17 February 2023 (This update is due to further investigation following the initial single product recall due to potential biotoxin contamination)​

Product information

Inside Out Nutritious Goods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of multiple products:

JS Health x ​​Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk Collagen + Calcium + Prebiotics, 1 L​.

JS Health x ​​Inside Out Unsweetened Oat Milk Collagen + Calcium + Prebiotics, 1 L

JS Health x ​​Inside Out Barista Oat Milk Collagen + Calcium + Prebiotics, 1 L

The products have been available for sale at Woolworths nationally.

Date markings

USE BY DATE up to and including 18 MAY 2023 ​

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Problem

The recall is due to missing storage instructions. Product is not labelled with directions to ‘keep refrigerated’.

Food safety hazard

Failure to refrigerate this product may lead to microbial growth and biotoxin contamination which may cause illness/injury if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

This product must be kept refrigerated. Consumers should not drink this product if it has not been kept refrigerated (stored below 4 degrees C). Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

Note: this product is sold refrigerated.

For further information please contact:

Inside Out Nutritious Goods Pty Ltd

02 9737 9771

https://insideoutng.com.au​

Click to access JS%20Health%20x%20Inside%20Out%20and%20Almond%20and%20Oat%20milk%20Recall%20Notice.pdf

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