Category Archives: Food Inspections

RASFF Alert – Aflatoxins – Pistachios – Maize – Peanuts – Dried Figs – Marsala Spice Mix

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Presence of aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from United States via Romania in Italy

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Aflatoxin B1 in maize from France in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins above the permited limit in peanuts from China in Spain

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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Presence of aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from United States via Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the United States, via Türkiye in Italy

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Level of aflatoxins exceeding limits in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Exceedance of maximum limits of aflatoxins in masala spice mix from Pakistan in France

RASFF Alert – Clostridium perfringens – Dried Natural Casings

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Detection of Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens in dried natural casings from Portugal in France

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Pistachios – Polish Chicken – Minced Thigh Broiler Chickens – Black Pepper – Dried Natural Casings – Live Razor Clams – Milano Salami

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Salmonella Worthington in pistachios from USA via Lithuania in Finland

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Salmonella Infantis (in 2 out of 5 units) in fresh chicken quarters from Poland in Latvia

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Salmonella Enteritidis (in 2 out of 5 units) in chicken quarters from Poland in Lithuania and Latvia

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Salmonella (in 2 out of 5 samples) in chilled minced thigh meat of broiler chickens from Poland in Lithuania

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Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

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Salmonella C1 in chicken neck skin from Poland and France

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Detection of Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens in dried natural casings from Portugal in France

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Detection of Salmonella in Live Razor Clams (Ensis spp.)from Ireland in Hong Kong

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Salmonella spp in salami Milano from Italy in Croatia and Slovenia

France – RAW MILK FARM CELTIC – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name HENNART
  • Model names or references RAW MILK FARM CELTIC
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Date
    2606427000000 243101 Use-by date 14/12/2022
  • Packaging WHEEL CUTTING APPROXIMATELY 200GR
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/12/2022 to 14/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: BAS-RHIN (67)
  • Distributors SUPER U GERTWILLER
  • List of points of saleLIST.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall PRESENCE OF SALMONELLA
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

France – Minced meat for moussaka – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name SANS
  • Model names or references SANS
  • Identification of products
    Lot
    Sold at the traditional butcher’s department
  • Packaging Sold at the traditional butcher’s department
  • Marketing start/end date From 22/11/2022 to 26/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Labarthe sur lèze
  • Distributors Intermarché Labarthe sur lèze

Practical information regarding the recall

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

Belgium – American fillet of beef from the Fiers brand -Listeria monocytogenes

AFSCA

Recall of Fiers J&B NV
Product: American fillet of beef from the Fiers brand.
Problem: Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

In agreement with the FASFC, FIERS J&B NV withdraws the American fillet of beef from the Fiers brand from sale and recalls it from consumers following the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

PROUD J&B NV asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased where they will be reimbursed.

Description of the product

– Product name: American fillet of beef
– Brand: Fiers
– Use-by dates (BBD) (“Use by”): 25/12/22 – 26/12/22 – 27/12/ 22
– Batch numbers: 62692-62758-62672-62575-62574-62757-62825-62854-62901-62893
– Sales period: from 20/12/22 to 22/12/22 inclusive
– Nature of packaging : black plastic dish
– Weight: variable

The product was distributed by various outlets including:

– GB NIEUWPOORT – ALBERT I LAAN 213, 8620 NIEUWPOORT
– GB DENDERMONDE OUDEGEM – OUBURG 42, 9200 DENDERMONDE
– KELTRA – PINTESTRAAT 8, 9840 DEPINTE
– GB LIEDEKERKE – KORENBLOEMLAAN 2, 1770 LIEDEKERKE
– GB ZWIJNAARDE NV – ZWIJNAARDSESTEENWEG 736, 9052 ZWIJNAARDE
– GB MAENHOUTSTRAAT – MAENHOUTSTRAAT 10, 9830 SINT-MARTENS-LATEM

For any additional information , contact Mrs Vandenheede; kwaliteit@fiers.net

USA – Salmonella Sprout Outbreak brewing in Nebraska

Food Poison Journal

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Douglas County Health Department, Sarpy/Cass Health Department, and Three Rivers Public Health Department, is investigating a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhimurium.

As of December 23, 2022, 12 individuals reported consuming alfalfa sprouts between December 4–15, either at local restaurants or in their homes after purchasing from local grocery stores. DHHS recommends the public avoid eating alfalfa sprouts while the investigation continues. More information will be shared as details become available.

If you have been sick with diarrhea after eating alfalfa sprouts, please contact your local health department immediately (https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/local-health-departments.aspx), and call your doctor if you need medical attention.

Canada – Update – Igor brand Gorgonzola mild ripened blue-veined cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

CFIA

Summary

Product
Gorgonzola mild ripened blue-veined 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 monocytogenes contamination.

The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

France – Salmon Eclair – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Salmon eclair
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    0207559000000 Salmon eclair made on 12/16/22
  • Packaging individual
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Shell: Coup de pates Cream: Normandy Service Fresh Salmon: Brand Mark Sold in the Trad Catering Department
  • Geographic area of ​​saleVernon (27200)
  • Distributors E. Leclerc VERNON

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall  Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes greater than 100 CFU/g

France – Chopped steak – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name CDV Confolentaise of Meats
  • Model names or references Chopped Steak S/AT x2 10%MG Chopped Steak S/AT x16 10%MG Chopped Steak S/Vide x5 10%MG
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    H221219 Use-by date 28/12/2022
  • Packaging x2 /X16/X5
  • Marketing start/end date From 22/12/2022 to 28/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • DistributorsLeclerc Rocadis Flavors of Antoine Limoges NosEpiceries NetN Small basket of brillac Dominique Isabelle Pressac

Practical information regarding the recall

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