Category Archives: Food Inspections

Italy – DATTILO Shelled Almonds – Aflatoxin

Salute

Brand : DATTILO

Name : Shelled almonds

Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk

Publication date : 14 February 2023

Documentation

Documentation

 Italy – I&D Srl – Shelled Almonds – Aflatoxin

Salute

Brand : I&D Srl

Name : shelled almonds

Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk

Publication date : 14 February 2023

Documentation

Documentation

Italy – Shelled almonds recalled due to Aflatoxin risk – breaking latest news

Breaking Latest News

Several batches of shelled almonds branded Dattilo, Movida Catering and I&D Srl were withdrawn as a precaution by the Ministry of Health, due to the risk of contamination from aflatoxins, substances (potentially toxic) produced by some mushrooms that can develop during cultivation and harvesting. These are the withdrawn lots. Type it: 40 gram sachets with lot numbers 277/22 and 290/22; Movida Catering: 700 gram buckets with lot numbers 270/22, 294/22 and 273/22; Movida Catering: 1 kg buckets with lot numbers 277/22 and 291/22; I&D Srl: unbranded compostable 200 gram and 400 gram trays with lot numbers 279/22, 280/22 and 295/22. The notice reads: «Product not to be consumed. To be brought back to the point of sale.’

Quebec -Notice not to consume brandy sauce prepared and sold by Wakefield Bakery

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , Feb. 2, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Wakefield Bakery, located at 813, chemin de la Rivière, in La Pêche, advises the public not to not consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure its harmlessness.

Product name

Format

Affected lot

“Brandy Sauce”

250ml

Units sold until February 13, 2023

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until February 13, 2023, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid and sold at room temperature. The product label included, in addition to its name, the words “Wakefield Boulangerie-Bakery”.

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 affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk.

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

Canada -PC brand Canadian Cheddar Cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA

Summary

Product
Canadian Cheddar Cheese
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
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 due to possible Listeria contamination.

The recalled product has been sold nationally.

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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

USA – FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen, Not-Ready-To-Eat Signature Select Breakfast Bowl Products Due to Possible Temperature Abuse at Distribution Center

FSIS USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that not-ready-to-eat meat products were subject to temperature abuse during storage at a distribution center prior to delivery to retailers, which may have resulted in the growth of spoilage organisms or pathogens. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

The following products are subject to the public health alert [view labels]:

  • 7-oz. cardboard box packages containing “Signature SELECT BREAKFAST BOWL SAUSAGE POTATOES, EGGS, SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR CHEESE” with a best if used by date of JAN 11 24, lot code S011322 and UPC 21130 18044.
  • 7-oz. cardboard box packages containing “Signature SELECT BREAKFAST BOWL BACON POTATOES, EGGS, BACON & CHEDDAR CHEESE” with a best if used by date of JAN 16 24, lot code S016331 and UPC 21130 18043.
  • 7-oz. cardboard box packages containing “Signature SELECT BREAKFAST BOWL MEAT LOVERS POTATOES, EGGS, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SAUSAGE & BACON” with a best if used by date of JAN 11 24, lot code S011322 and UPC 21130 18042.
  • 7-oz. cardboard box packages containing “Signature SELECT BREAKFAST BOWL SAUSAGE & GRAVY POTATOES, COUNTRY STYLE GRAVY, EGGS, SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR CHEESE” with a best if used by date of JAN 11 24, lot code S011331 and UPC 21130 18045.

The products bear establishment number “EST 45210” on the top panel of the cardboard box. These items were shipped to Albertsons Companies retail locations in Northern California and Northern Nevada. The Signature Select Breakfast Bowl products were available for purchase at the following Albertsons Companies banner stores: Andronico’s Community Markets, Pak ‘N Save, Safeway and Vons.

The problem was discovered when the producing establishment notified FSIS that their customer reported storing the product in an unrefrigerated area. FSIS found that the product was held at an incorrect temperature and then shipped into commerce. All remaining inventory of the affected items have been removed from the stores and destroyed.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

Canada – 1001 Fondues brand La Fondue au Village recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA

Summary

Product
La Fondue au Village
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

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

Affected products

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination.

The recalled products have 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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

France – SMOKED SALMON – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name PRODUCT SOLD BY CUTTING
  • Model names or references SOLD IN THE TRADITIONAL FISHERIES DEPARTMENT
  • Identification of products
    GTIN
    0219543000000
  • Packaging Salmon fillet cut into slices on request.
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/20/2023 to 02/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors LECLERC DUNOIS CHATEAUDUN

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – COOKED HAM SUPERIOR U WITH SKIN AND COOKED HAM SUPERIOR U SKIN DEGREASED – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name U
  • Model names or references Superior cooked hams
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    2273693000000 1143529 and 1143833 Use-by date 02/26/2023
    2273695000000 1144718 and 1145101 Use-by date 02/26/2023
  • Packaging Bag of 4 slices
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 14 752 020 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors U-stores

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Microbiological non-compliance: presence of listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – Farmstead cottage cheese with whole raw cow’s milk – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name GFA The Great Way
  • Model names or references batch of 6/02
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    02/06 Use-by date 02/16/2023
  • Packaging Box of 4 or 6 cheese strainers
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/02/2023 to 09/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EC EN 38 058 003
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Brezins
  • Distributors farm shop,

Practical information regarding the recall

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