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RASFF Alert- Campylobacter – Oysters

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Campylobacter in oysters from France in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert – Bacillus cereus – Lemon and Ginger Infusion

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Bacillus cereus on lemon and ginger infusion from France in Finland

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Frozen Duck Leg, Sesame Seeds – Turkey Breast Fillet – Forzen Chicken Breasts – Chicken Elements – Alfalfa Sprouts – Mayonaise

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Salmonella Newport in frozen duck leg meat from Poland in Finland

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Salmonella spp in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Greece

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Salmonella typhimurium in turkey breast fillet frozen from Poland in Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands.

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Salmonella Infantis in frozen chicken breasts from Poland, via Slovakia in the Czech Republic

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Salmonella enteritidis in chicken elements from Poland in the UK and France

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Presence of S.enteritidis in homemade mayonnaise made with egg whites from Belgium in France

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Salmonella in alfalfa sprouts from Spain in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs from Turkey – Yellow Corn Flower – Shelled Pistachios – Groundnuts-

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Aflatoxin in yellow corn flour from Serbia in Switzerland.

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Aflatoxins exceeding legal limits in shelled pistachios from Türkiye in Italy

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Aflatoxin in roasted pistachio from Türkiye in Germany and Bulgaria

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts, from Argentina in Netherlands and Serbia

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Sum of aflatoxins and ochratoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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Sum of aflatoxins and ochratoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

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Aflatoxin B1 4.8 and Aflatoxin total 5.1 in groundnut kernels from Paraguay in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxine in groundnut kernels from Brazil

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Malta

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Aflatoxin in unprocessed groundnuts, from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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Aflatoxins Exceeding Limits in Pistachios from Türkiye in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins B1 and total above permitted limits from Iran in Italy

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Aflatoxin B1 15.7 ppb and Aflatoxin total 18.0 ppb in organic blanched groundnuts from Egypt in Germany and the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

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Belgium – Carrefour The Market brand crepinettes – Salmonella

Posted on November 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Crepinettes - Carrefour

Following an inspection and as a precautionary measure to ensure consumer safety, CARREFOUR is requesting that the Carrefour The Market brand crépinettes (weight 4x250g and 2x250g) sold in the butcher’s section of certain Carrefour stores in Belgium be withdrawn from the market and is recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product Description:

Name: Crépinettes 4 x 250g
Brand: Carrefour The Market
EAN code: 5400101097193 and 5400101089976
Expiry date: 07/11/2024

Name: Crépinettes 2 x 250g
Brand: Carrefour The Market
EAN code: 5400101002111
Expiry date: 07/11/2024

All products have been withdrawn from sale. However, some of these products were marketed on the Belgian market before the withdrawal measure. It is therefore recommended that people who have products described above do not consume them and destroy them or return them to the point of sale where they will be reimbursed.

Food poisoning caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by fever within 12 to 72 hours after consuming
the contaminated products. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly.

People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

For any further information , you can contact Carrefour Belgium customer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused.

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France – LIVE SCALLOPS – E.coli

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
METRO
Model names or references
LIVE SCALLOPS
Product identification
Batch
F4297017, F4304106
Packaging
basket
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/30/2024 to 11/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
50.602.016
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
METRO

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Czech Republic – Chicken breast – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Český Krumlov ( Domoradická 299, 381 01 Český Krumlov )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Meat and meat products / Packaged meat

Chicken breast
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Infantis , which can cause a disease called salmonellosis, was detected in the food  .

Batch: 24145
Best before date: 22.11.25
Packaging: PP 4
Quantity of the product in the package: 500 g
Date of sample collection: 07/08/2024
Reference number: 24-000524-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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France – Tellines – DSP -Shellfish Toxins

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Tellines shipped from 10/29/2024 to 10/31/2024
Product identification
Batch
All lots
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/29/2024 to 10/31/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR.29.158.500.CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Wholesalers – Fishmongers – GMS

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France -WHOLE RAW FROZEN SHRIMPS – 400G Vibrio vulnificus

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
ECO+
Model names or references
WHOLE RAW FROZEN SHRIMPS – 400G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3450970092036 3L15 Minimum durability date 11/30/2025
Packaging
BOX OF 400 G
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/24/2024 to 11/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored in the freezer
Health mark
870
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
E.LECLERC

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Catalonia – Presence of Salmonella in alfalfa sprouts

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Alfalfa Tugas of the alert

The presence of Salmonella in sprouted alfalfa sprouts of the TUGAS brand from Spain is reported.

The data of the product involved are:

  • Product name:  Alfalfa sprouts
  • Brand:  Tugas
  • Product appearance: Plastic bag
  • Batch number:  120142012
  • Expiry date:  08/11/2024
  • Unit weight:  150g
  • Temperature:  Refrigeration

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia , Andalusia, the Balearic Islands, the Valencian Community, La Rioja and Madrid, and it cannot be ruled out that there may be redistribution to other autonomous communities.

In relation to the information received by the health authorities of La Rioja, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has communicated this information to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities, through the  European Food Alert Network .

The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and present symptoms compatible with salmonellosis (mainly diarrhea and/or vomiting accompanied by fever and headache) it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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