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Austria – Darbo reduced-calorie strawberry jam -Mold/Mould

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Darbo Reduced Calorie Strawberry Jam

recall reason ; mold growth
Manufacturer
A. Darbo AG
Expiry Date
09/15/2023
Batch number
L258 1st

Public product recall of a batch of Darbo reduced-calorie strawberry jam

A. Darbo AG attaches great importance to the quality and safety of its products. During ongoing internal quality controls, slight mold growth was found on the surface of some jars of Darbo reduced-calorie strawberry jam 220 g. For reasons of precautionary consumer protection, the product is being recalled and consumption is not recommended because it may be harmful to health.

The following product is affected by the recall:

Darbo reduced-calorie strawberry jam 220 g (item number 9001432035883) with the best-before date September 15, 2023 and the batch number/lot number L 258 1.

This batch information is printed on the edge of the lid as follows: MHD 09/15/2023 L 258 1

The product that has now been recalled was manufactured by A. Darbo AG and placed on the market from 09/20/2021.

The product can also be returned (in all branches) without proof of purchase. The purchase price will be refunded.

Other Darbo products and other production batches of the Darbo Reduced Calorie Strawberry Jam product are not affected.

A. Darbo AG regrets the incident and apologizes for the inconvenience.

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Austria – Dr. Oetker Schoko Ausstech Cookies -Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli

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dr Oetker chocolate cookie cutter

recall reason
E.coli
Manufacturer
dr Oetker Austria GmbH
Expiry Date
02.2023
Batch number
L169

Product recall Dr. Oetker Schoko Ausstech Cookies
Opinion of the Dr. Oetker GmbH on the test report of the Innsbruck Institute for Food Safety with the order number 2112838

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Oetker Schoko Ausstechkätzchen
lot/ batch/ BBD: L169

During a sample taken by the Innsbruck Institute for Food Safety, Vero/Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli were detected in the above-mentioned test object.

Although according to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) in its statement no. Oetker, which learned of the test results on November 26, 2021, batch L 169 from Dr. Oetker chocolate cookie cutters back.
We would like to point out that E.Coli detection would only be possible in raw dough, but baked biscuits can be enjoyed without hesitation.

Item No. 1-01-870700

GTIN EVE 4000521013288 Item

description Chocolate cookie

cutter Best before 02.2023

The goods concerned were placed on the Austrian market from September 2021. He was informed immediately. To avoid health risks, consumers are asked to return the recalled goods to the point of sale where the product was purchased. The purchase price will be refunded. dr Oetker apologizes to its customers for any inconvenience caused.

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More info

Verotoxin producing Escherichia coli (VTEC)

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Germany – Alnatura ground almonds – Salmonella

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LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 01/31/2022
Product name:

Alnatura ground almonds

Product images:

Product Image.jpg

Alnatura Production and Trading GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):

Placer on the market: Alnatura Production and Trading GmbH, Mahatma-Gandhi-Strasse 7, 64295 Darmstadt

Reason for warning: salmonella
Packaging Unit: 225g
Durability:

02/12/2022 and 07/15/2022 and 09/14/2022

Further information:

Salmonella disease manifests itself within a few days after infection with diarrhoea, abdominal pain and occasionally vomiting and a slight fever. The symptoms usually subside on their own after a few days. Babies, small children, senior citizens and people with a weakened immune system in particular can develop more severe illnesses. Anyone who has eaten this food and develops severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and report possible salmonella infection. It makes no sense to seek preventive medical treatment without symptoms.

Manufacturer’s website:

http://www.alnatura.de

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France – Spreadable sausage – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name FECHTER
  • Model names or references Spreadable sausage
  • Identification of products
    Lot Dated
    5/2 Use-by date 01/28/2022
  • Packaging artificial casing
  • Marketing start/end date From 12/01/2022 to 19/01/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 67.458.003 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: BAS-RHIN (67)
  • Distributors PORCUS KLEIN, DRION, FECHTER

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 – ORGANIC red rice – Aflatoxin

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name BULK RADIUS
  • Model names or references ORGANIC red rice
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3701424000375 36674 Date of minimum durability 14/10/2022
  • Packaging Bulk, product in hopper on the BIO shelf
  • Marketing start/end date From 19/10/2021 to 29/11/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark Not concerned
  • Further information Bulk product found in the hopper in the BIO departments
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Carrefour Cora Auchan Leclerc Intermarché System U Organic time

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Aflatoxin B1 and B, G levels
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxins

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USA – Toboton Creek Dairy recalls raw milk products for possible health risk – E.coli

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Food Safety News

Yelm, WA- based Toboton Creek Dairy has recalled retail raw whole milk displaying Best By dates of “2/1” through “2/9”   because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli) that can cause serious illness.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) revealed the presence of toxin-producing E. coli in retail raw milk dated 2/1 (February 1). The recalled product was bottled in half-gallon containers and was sold via retail stores in Yelm and Olympia, WA as well as on-farm sales. Toboton Creek Dairy and WSDA continue to work jointly to address the source of the problem.

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Belgium – Delhaize Minisnacks 125g / Aoste snack Pur Pork 80g / Marcaboules 1kg – Salmonella

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AFSCA

In agreement with the FASFC, Imperial Meat Product is withdrawing Delhaize Minisnacks (125g), Aoste snack Pur Porc (80g), Marcaboules (1kg) from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Imperial Meat Product asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased (A refund may be requested where the purchase was made)

Product description

– Product name: Delhaize Minisnacks ‘Snack Saucisson’ 125g
– Brand: Delhaize
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end) 1”): 20/04/2022
– Number of lot(s): 541859
– Sale period: from 13/01/2022 to 20/04/2022
– Type of packaging: Packaging in a protective atmosphere
– Weight: 125g

The product was distributed by Delhaize stores in Belgium.

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USA – FDA Enforcement Report – Bake Crafters Maple Waffle Sandwiches Recalled For Possible Listeria

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FDA

Event Details

Event ID: 89363

Voluntary / Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type: Food

 Distribution Pattern: Distributed to Distribution Centers in ID and PA

Recalling Firm:

Bake Crafters
10673 Lee Hwy
Mc Donald, TN 37353-4101
United States

Recall Initiation Date: 12/28/2021

Center Classification Date: 1/26/2022

Bake Crafters – Maple Waffle WG Chicken Sausage Packaged into cardboard containers 126 units per case.

F-0620-2022 – Lot Number: 21343 Product Number: 6657 Best By: 12/09/22.

Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

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USA – Swan Bros. Raw Milk Listeria Outbreak Allegedly Sickens 10

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Food Poisoning Bulletin

A possible Swan Bros. raw milk Listeria outbreak has allegedly sickened 10 people in Missouri and Oklahoma, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed in the District Court of Rogers County in the state of Oklahoma on January 21, 2022. Swan Bros. recalled their raw milk products in July 2021 for possible Listeria monocytogenes after testing by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services revealed the presence of that pathogen in the milk on July 6, 2021. The dairy posted a notice on its Facebook page on July 6, 2021 about that recall.

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Ireland – Recall of a Further Batch of The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar and Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese due to Elevated Levels of Histamine

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FSAI

FOP Little Milk Co.

FOP Sheebeg cheese

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2021.110 (Update 2)
Product: The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar; Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese; pack size: 135g; approval number: IE 1987 EC
Batch Code: K103; best before date: 01.03.22
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Further to FSAI Food Alerts 2021.110 and 2021.110 (update 1), the above additional batch of The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar and Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese is being recalled due to elevated levels of histamine. In some people, elevated levels of histamine can cause symptoms which are similar to those of an allergic reaction. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the affected products.

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