Category Archives: Food Inspections

RASFF Alerts – Bacillus cereus – Puddings – Cocoa Powder

European Food Alerts

RASFF

enterotoxin producing Bacillus cereus (up to 7100 CFU/g) in cocoa powder for children from unknown origin, via Germany in Finland

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Bacillus cereus in different varietes of pudding from Germany in Germany

RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Chilled Smoked Salmon – Chilled Sliced Spicy Chorizo – Smoked Chicken Fillets

European Food Alerts

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes (in 1 out of 5 samples /25g) in chilled sliced smoked chicken fillets from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes in chilled sliced spicy chorizo from the United Kingdom in the UK

RASFF

Listeria monocytogenes (< 10 CFU/g) in chilled smoked salmon from Poland in France

RASFF Alert – Norovirus – Frozen Forest Fruits

European Food Alerts

RASFF

norovirus (presence /25g) in frozen forest fruits (blackberries, red currants, blueberries) from Italy in Italy

RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak suspected Salmonella Dry Sausage

European Food Alerts

RASFF

foodborne outbreak suspected (Salmonella Bovismorbificans) to be caused by dry sausage from France in France

RASFF Alert – Microbial Contamination – Mineral Water for Babies

European Food Alerts

RASFF

microbial contamination (up to 28400 CFU/ml at 37°C incubation temperature) of mineral water for babies from Germany in Austria

RASFF Alert – Histamine – Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins

European Food Alerts

RASFF

histamine in frozen yellowfin tuna loins and sakus (Thunnus albacares) from Vietnam, via Belgium in the UK

Germany – Bakery link investigated in hepatitis A outbreak in Germany

Food Safety News

More than 20 people have been infected with hepatitis A in an outbreak in a German municipality.

There have been 23 infections in the community of Dummerstorf in the Rostock district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Three more test results are pending. Officials believe the virus has been spread through food.

Of those affected, 21 live in and around the municipality and two in neighboring districts. Four people have needed hospital treatment. More than 100 potential contacts have been identified and contacted by the health department.

Bakery staff link
Investigations by the health department and food control authorities are concentrated on the employees of a bakery branch in the region that officials did not name but have temporarily closed.

Samples of drinking water have been taken and ruled out as a pathway of infection. Vaccinations are being offered.

Belgium – 125g Rosette Sandwich from the Leader Price brand – Salmonella

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, LEADER PRICE is withdrawing the 125g Sandwich Rosette from sale and is recalling it to consumers because of the possible presence of Salmonella.

LEADER PRICE asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased for reimbursement.

Product Description

Naam van het product Barcode Stempel Vervaldatum (TGT) Lotnummers
Sandwich Rosette 125g LP 326385949312 FR 01-159-002 CE 11/19/20
11/21/20
11/23/20

11/26/20

12/01/20

030701

030901

031101

031401

031901

The product was sold through Leader Price stores in Belgium

219 CHAUSSEE DE PHILIPPEVILLE 6010 COUILLET CHARLEROI
1 ANGLE RUE DU SEWAGE / CONCORDE 4100 SERAING
90 BD ERNEST SOLVAY 4040 HERSTAL
70 RUE PHILIPPE MONNOYER 6180 COURCELLES
LAGUESSE STREET 13 4460 GRACE HOLLOGNE
RTE DE CHARLEROI 160 7134 BINCHE
RUE DU MONS 280 7301 HORNU BELGIUM
31 AVENUE DE L’INDUSTRIE 4500 TIHANGE
787 CHAUSSEE DE CHARLEROI 6220 FLOWERS

For any further information , you can contact the consumer service by dialing the telephone number: 0033 800 35 00 00 from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ireland – Recall of Tesco 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices Due to Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2020.90
Product: Tesco 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices; pack size: 80g
Batch Code: Use-by 19th December 2020
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

Tesco Ireland is recalling the above batch of its 16 Spicy Chorizo Slices due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in all Tesco stores.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Tesco Chorizo

Belgium – Sequoia – Organic free-range chicken from Le Picoreur – Salmonella

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, Sequoia is withdrawing the Le Picoreur organic free-range chicken product from sale and is recalling it to consumers because of the presence of Salmonella.

Sequoia asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, with proof of purchase for reimbursement.

Product description
– Product name: Organic black free-range chicken
– Brand: Le Picoreur
– Use -by date (DLC) (“To be consumed until”): 18/11/2020, 19/11/2020.
– Batch number: 30708105 // Sanitary stamp: FR 85.223.001 CE
– Weight: variable
– Sales period: from 6/11/20 to 10/11/20
– Type of packaging: cardboard and plastic

The product has was sold via:
– Sequoia Jourdan: 2, rue Gray 1040 Etterbeek
– Sequoia Lepoutre: 512, chaussée de Waterloo 1050 Ixelles
– Sequoia Uccle: 532, chaussée de Saint-Job 1180 Uccle

For any further information , contact:
Sequoia
info@sequoia.bio