Category Archives: Food Inspections

Italy – SALAME FELINO IGP 500 mg – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : ” REGIONE CHE VAI “

Denomination : SALAME FELINO IGP 500 mg

Reason for reporting : Reminder for microbiological risk

Date of publication : 7 December 2022

Documentation

Documentation

Costa Rica: Sanitary alert issued due to Listeria detected in fresh cheeses

Outbreak News Today

The Ministry of Health, through the Directorate for the Regulation of Products of Sanitary Interest, alerts the general population about the presence of the Listeria monocytogenes bacterium in certain batches of fresh cheese from various national brands, as detailed in the link above.

According to the results of microbiological analyzes of the National Reference Center for Microbiological Food Safety of the Costa Rican Institute for Research and Teaching in Nutrition and Health (CRIMA-INCIENSA), the batches of the aforementioned products, of the brands TIQUESO, QUESOS DEL NORTE LAS CUATRO A, LAS DELICIAS DE MI TIERRA and LITE HOUSE presented positive isolates for the Listeria monocytogenes bacterium, therefore they do not comply with the parameter established in the Central American Technical Regulation of Microbiological Criteria for Food Safety RTCA 67.04.50:17 , for Subgroup 1.9.

USA – LIDL Voluntarily Recalls 8.4 Oz Favorina Branded Advent Calendar (Premium Chocolate with a Creamy Filling) Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

FDA

Summary

Front of Favorina Advent Calendar

Back of Favorina Advent Calendar

UPC Code, Favorina Advent Calendar

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential presence of Salmonella
Company Name:
Lidl US
Brand Name:
Favorina
Product Description:
Advent Calendar (Premium Chocolate with a Creamy Filling)

Company Announcement

ARLINGTON, VA –Lidl US has announced a voluntary recall for the 8.4 oz Favorina branded Advent Calendar (Premium Chocolate with a Creamy Filling) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

This voluntary recall was issued because some items may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Units affected by this recall:

  • Were available for sale at Lidl stores between October 12, 2022 and December 5, 2022
  • Will have a BEST IF USED BY year of 2023
  • Will have a barcode number of 4056489516965

This issue was found during routine testing, which Lidl performs on an ongoing basis to help ensure safe and quality products for our customers. Lidl US has received no reports or complaints of illness related to this product to date.

France – Andouillettes from Troyes – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand nameTrue
  • Model names or references Andouillettes de Troyes X4 SAT
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3273625873893 53400 / 4855893 Use-by date between 22/12/2022 and 25/12/2022
  • Products List product_list.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging Tray of 4 sausages under modified atmosphere
  • Marketing start/end date From 30/11/2022 to 05/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 22.093.001 EC
  • Further information Tray of 4 sausages under modified atmosphere
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Carrefour, Auchan, Cora and System U
  • List of points of sale List_of_sales_points.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of salmonella

France – ROSETTE – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name ARDECHE ARTISANAL SALAISONS
  • Model names or reference srosette
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    4022 Date of minimum durability 02/22/2023
  • Packaging sold by the cut
  • Marketing start/end date From 15/11/2022 to 24/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: ARDECHE (07)
  • Distributors LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – Pack Chorizo ​​10 slices 100gr – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name MILHAU HOUSE
  • Model names or references Pack Chorizo ​​10 slices 100gr
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3289012727724 332211 Use-by date 02/11/2023
  • Packaging under protective atmosphere
  • Marketing start/end date From 28/11/2022 to 02/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 81.124.012 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors INTERMARCHE, CARREFOUR, SCALANDES, SUPER U, SOCAMIL
  • List of points of sale 2-_Traça_ventes_Lot_332211_du_28-11-22-_Pack_Chorizo_10_Tr_100g_(SALMONELLA).pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall SALMONELLA

Luxembourg – CURRY BALTI, GROUND GINGER FROM THE SAINTE LUCIE BRAND – Bacillus cereus

SAP

Saint Lucia Society is recalling the following products:

 

Last name

Balti Curry

Mark

St. LUCIA

Unity

37g

bar code

3162050010822

Date of minimum durability (MDD)

04/2025; 07/2025

Batch

2212636; 2221446

Last name

Grounded ginger

Mark

St. LUCIA

Unity

32g

bar code

3162050039991

Date of minimum durability (MDD)

07/2025; 09/2025

Batch

2224346; 2229446

Danger  : Presence of Bacillus Cereus

Bacillus cereus can cause symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea within 16 hours after consumption.

 

Sale in Luxembourg by: Cora

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Cora Recall Notification

USA – Kraft Heinz Foods Company Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham and Cheese Loaf Products Due to Possible Cross-Contamination From Under-Processed Products

FSIS USDA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2022 – Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Kirksville, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,400 pounds of ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products due to possible cross-contamination with under-processed products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products were produced on Oct. 10, 2022. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 16-oz. rigid vacuum-packed packages containing “Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese LOAF” with codes from “07 Feb 2023 20:40 7B” through “07 Feb 2023 22:16 7B” on the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “Est. 537V” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution centers in Ohio and Virginia, and further distributed for retail sales.

The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that the product was sliced on the same equipment as product that had been under processed, and the equipment was not cleaned between runs of the under-processed and fully cooked product. This has led to concerns of possible cross-contamination of the fully cooked ham and cheese loaf product.

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

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Click to access Recall-043-2022-label.pdf

USA – FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products That Tested Positive for E. Coli O157:H7

FSIS USDA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef sold at La Michoacana Meat Market, in Greenville, Tex., after a sample of the product tested positive for the presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7. A recall was not requested because there is no product currently available for sale to consumers; however, the ground beef product may remain in consumers’ homes and could cause illness if eaten.

The raw ground beef was ground in store on Nov. 28, 2022. The product was packaged for consumers behind the meat counter in varying weights. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels]:

  • Varying weights of ground beef packed in butcher paper, containing “CARNE MOLIDA REGULAR/GROUND BEEF” with “Packed On” dates ranging Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 2022, and “Sell By Dec. 1 2022” on the label.

These items were only sold in La Michoacana Meat Market retail store, located at 5106 Wesley St., Greenville, Texas, 75402. The last date that the product was available for sale was Dec. 1, 2022.

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS product testing when a sample confirmed positive for the presence of E. coli O157:H7. 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.

Click to access PHA-12052022-01-labels.pdf

France – Red Curry Spice – Bacillus cereus

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name ST. LUCIA
  • Model names or references Red curry bottle 39g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3162050010549 2220746 Date of minimum durability 06/26/2025
  • Packaging 39g glass bottle
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/18/2022 to 11/15/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Presence of the batch number and the DDM on the bottle below the label
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Auchan, Carrefour, Casino, Franprix, Leclerc, Intermarché, System U
  • List of points of sale Client_list_E1054A.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Bacillus cereus in one of the raw materials of the mixture