Category Archives: Food Microbiology Blog

Sweden – ICA recalls eggs – may contain Salmonella

Livsmedelsverket

2023-11-10

ICA is recalling ICA Eggs, ICA Brunch Eggs, ICA Breakfast Eggs and ICA Basic Eggs in various package sizes with a best before date up to and including 26-11-2023 and egg code 2SE672-34 or 2SE672-35.

Italy – Sweet Provolone Valpadana DOP – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : Vale

Name : Sweet Provolone Valpadana DOP

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 10 November 2023

Documentation

Documentation

Canada – HO-YA brand Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce recalled due to bursting lids

CFIA

Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
Alberta
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec

Issue

HO-YA brand Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce recalled due to bursting lids.

Sweden – Crown eggs recall eggs – may contain Salmonella

Livsmedelsverket

2023-11-10

Kronegg recalls Eggs from indoor free range hens stamped with 2SE672-34, 2SE672-35, best before date up to and including 11/26/2023. 

USA – Sofia Produce, LLC DBA Trufresh Recalls Fresh Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Salmonella

FDA

Image 1: “Picture of PLU sticker Malichita label”

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name:
Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh
Brand Name:
Malichita
Product Description:
Fresh Cantaloupe

Company Announcement

SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC, of Nogales, Arizona which does business under the name “Trufresh” (“Trufresh”) is recalling all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, sold under the following sales order numbers between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 2023 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella:

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the subject cantaloupes, to date.

France – Lebanese chickpea salad – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Lebanese chickpea salad
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch
    0205849000000 All lots
  • Start/end date of marketing From 10/26/2023 to 11/06/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Further information Product sold in the traditional catering section between 10/26/2023 and 11/06/2023 inclusive
  • Geographical sales area The rock on yon
  • Distributors E.LECLERC La Roche Sud

France – Turkey leg – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name The Minaret
  • Model names or references Halal turkey leg in tray under atmosphere Brand Le Minaret
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3378740620244 0343161504 Use-by date 10/29/2023
    3378740620244 0343161504 Use-by date 10/30/2023
    3378740620244 0343161739 Use-by date 10/29/2023
  • Products List Art__Halal_turkey_leg_Le_Minaret___PRODUCT_LIST.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging Tray under protective atmosphere
  • Start/end date of marketing From 10/19/2023 to 10/30/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 41 238 001 EC
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Crossroads
  • List of points of sale Art__Thigh_of_dinde_halal_Le_Minaret___LIST_POINTS_DE_SALES.pdf

France – Cans/Jars – Clostridium botulinum

RASFF

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name White Clover Farm
  • Model names or references the recalled products are all jars with a DDM prior to October 18, 2026
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    All lots Use-by date between 09/11/2023 and 13/10/2026
  • Packaging the recalled products are all jars with a DDM prior to October 18, 2026
  • Start/end date of marketing Until 10/18/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographical sales area Departments: LOIRE-ATLANTIC (44)
  • Distributors– Ferme du limeur – The Foucher sisters – Graines d’ici – Joly Coquelicot – kokolet – chap and seeds
  • Reason for recall Problem with the sterilization process
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Clostridium botulinum (causing agent of botulism)

France – Turkey leg – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Poultry stall
  • Model names or references Turkey leg
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    0343161473 Use-by date 10/29/2023
    0343161584 Use-by date 10/30/2023
  • Start/end date of marketing From 10/16/2023 to 10/30/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 41.238.001 CE
  • Further information variable weight
  • Geographical sales area some LIDL stores see list
  • Distributors LIDL
  • List of points of saleList_of_supermarkets_concerned.pdf

France – Bleu du Vercors Sassenage – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Roche rousse farm
  • Model names or references Bleu du Vercors Sassenage
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    2509 Minimum durability date 11/25/2023
  • Packaging piece
  • Start/end date of marketing From 10/14/2023 to 10/17/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales area Departments: DROME (26), ISERE (38)
  • Distributors Organic hills / Local farm / Bakery gerin Biocoop st Marcellin / Nos Champs Aux Plaisir du Vercors / Epicerie Roche / Close by