Category Archives: Food Inspections

Belgium – Ground Melon Seeds – Egusi Ground (227g) – Salmonella and Aflatoxin

AFSCA

Ahmed Exotic BV recall
Product: Ground Melon Seeds – Egusi Ground (227g).
Problem: Presence of Aflatoxins and Salmonella.

In agreement with the FASFC, Ahmed Exotic BV is withdrawing ground melon seeds – Egusi Ground (227g) from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the presence of Aflatoxins and Salmonella.

Ahmed Exotic BV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased, where they will be reimbursed.


Product Description

– Product Name: Ground Melon Seeds – Ground Egusi
– Brand: Nina
– Date of Minimum Durability (BDD): 01/01/2024
– Article Number: 4455-50
– Period of Sale: from 13 /03/2022 to 07/12/2022
– Type of packaging: plastic bag
– Weight: 227 g

The product has been distributed by Ahmed Exotic BC – Wondelgemstraat at 9000 Ghent

For further information , contact Ahmed Exotic BV, ahmedexotic@hotmail.com

Luxembourg – RECALL: NINA INTERNATIONAL GROUND EGUSI GROUND MELON SEEDS – Salmonella and Aflatoxin

SAP

The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Name Ground Egusi – Ground Melon Seeds
Brand Nina International – The best brand
Unit 277g
bar code 745851003106
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 01/01/2024

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Amazon

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

Luxembourg – RECALL: LE GAULOIS BRAND ROAST CHICKEN THIGH SLICES – Listeria monocytogenes

SAP

LDC is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Name Sliced ​​roast chicken thighs
Brand Gallic
bar code 326698013455
Batch 024
Sale period from 08/01/2023 to 03/02/2023 inclusive

Click to access 20230203-rappel-affichette.pdf

Israel – The manufacturer Shefa Gal Marketing Meat Ltd. calls for the return of the “hamburger” product – Salmonella

GovIL

An inspection conducted by the food service of the Tel Aviv Health Bureau for the “hamburger” product found salmonella bacteria in the product.

Ireland – Precautionary Extended Recall of Some Western Brand Raw Chicken Products Due to Possible Presence of Salmonella

FSAI

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today advises that a precautionary extended food recall is underway by Western Brand of a number of specific raw chicken products due to the possible presence of Salmonella. This recall is linked to the ongoing investigation by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine into incidences of Salmonella infection in a number of broiler flocks. To date, there have been no confirmed cases of human illness linked to this investigation. The FSAI is warning consumers who may have the affected chicken products at home not to eat them.

The products being recalled are listed in the food alert.

Dr Pamela Byrne, Chief Executive, FSAI has warned consumers not to eat the affected chicken products.

“If anyone has any of the affected chicken product at home, we are advising them not to eat it. To date, there have been no confirmed cases of human illness linked to this investigation. Just as a reminder to consumers, raw chicken should always be handled hygienically to prevent cross contamination with ready-to-eat food and raw chicken should never be washed. Always wash your hands after handling it and always wash any utensils you’ve used to prepare it. Raw chicken should always be cooked thoroughly before eating it.”

The FSAI is liaising with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in its ongoing investigation into broiler flocks and additional testing continues.

France – COMTESSE DE VICHY 180G RAW MILK – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name VICHY DAIRY SOCIETY
  • Model names or references COMTESSE DE VICHY 180G RAW MILK
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3760014990649 009 Use-by date 03/01/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/26/2023 to 02/03/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 03.094.002 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Distributors CARREFOUR MARKET (03 – COMMENTRY) PIERRE CHEESE CELLAR (63 PUY GUILLAUME) DESCHAMPS CHEESE FACTORY (03 VICHY – 63 ST AMAND TALLENDE) OUVERNIA CHEESE FACTORY (63 PUY GUILLAUME) COLD FARM (03 ST REMY EN ROLLAT)

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – Cheese – GAPERON DU TOINE 300G – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name VICHY DAIRY COMPANY
  • Model names or references GAPERON DU TOINE 300G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3760014991127 009 Use-by date 03/15/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/24/2023 to 02/03/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 03.094.002 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Distributors POM BANANA (63 – THIERS) POM BANANA (03 – YZEURE)

Practical information regarding the recall

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

Germany – NINA International Egusi Ground – Ground Melon Seeds ground melon seeds – Salmonella and Aflatoxin

LMW

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication: 02/03/2023
Product name:

NINA International Egusi Ground – Ground Melon Seeds ground melon seeds

Product images:

Ground Egusi.JPG

Letter from the company AsiaExpressFood

Manufacturer (distributor):

Sahara Pioneer Ltd. 14 Labor Street Accra Ghana

Reason for warning:

salmonella, aflatoxins

Packaging Unit: 227g
Durability: 01/01/2024

USA -Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC Recalls Sandwiches and Other Products Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential Listeria Monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:
Fresh Ideation Food Group
Brand Name:
Multiple brands
Product Description:
Ready to Eat Sandwiches, Salads, Yogurt, Wraps and related products

Company Announcement

Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC of Baltimore, MD is recalling products sold from January 24, 2023 through January 30, 2023 because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Products have been distributed in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Recalled Products were sold in retail locations, vending machines, and during travel with transportation providers.

The products include sandwiches, salads, snacks, yogurt, wraps and related products. A listing of the relevant product information is provided at the bottom of this press release.

All recalled products have a Fresh Creative Cuisine label and/or identifier on the bottom of the label with the Fresh Creative Cuisine name and a fresh through or sell through date ranging from January 31, 2023 through February 6, 2023.

The recall was initiated after the company’s environmental samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to contact the company, Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC, at 855-969-3338, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm EST.

Ireland – Extended recall by Western Brand of some batches of various raw chicken products due to the possible presence of Salmonella

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.02 (Update 1)
Product: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Further to Food Alert 2023.02 Western Brand is undertaking a precautionary recall of further batches of various raw chicken products due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Please see table below for details of the implicated batches. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches. If the chicken has already been consumed, cooking should remove the risk. Raw chicken should always be handled hygienically when defrosting and preparing it, and also cooked thoroughly before eating it.

Western brand Chicken Products Table