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Denmark – Mold/Mould into mini muffins

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Foedevarestyrelsen

Conaxess Trade Denmark A/S is recalling mini muffins, as there may be mold in the product, which makes the product unsuitable as food. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Update 04.11; Adding a variant of the product (Mrs. Muffins Mini White Chocolate Chips).

2 bags of muffins, a classic version and one with white chocolate chips
Image of mini muffins. 2 variants

Which food is recalled

Mrs. Muffin mini muffins classic
Net weight: 225 g
Best before date: 18.01.2025
Lot number: L-204
EAN code: 8411037884754

Mrs. Muffin mini muffins with white chocolate chips
Net weight: 225 g
Best before date: 23.11.2024
Lot number: L-148
EAN code: 8411037884785

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in: Bilka and Netto stores throughout the country, as well as online at Nemlig.dk.

Mrs. Muffin mini muffins with white chocolate chips are sold in: Bilka, Løvbjerg and Menubutikker all over the country, as well as online at Nemlig.dk.

Why is the product being recalled?

Mold has been found in the product. The presence of mold makes the product unsuitable as food.

Read more about spoilage bacteria, yeasts and molds here

What should you do as a consumer?

If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased. 

Who recalls the product

Conaxess Trade Denmark A/S
Stamholmen 151, 4th floor
2650 Hvidovre

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Denmark – Suspicion of Listeria in fish patties

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Insula Fersk Fisk A/S is recalling fish meatballs due to the discovery of Listeria in the production environment at the producer.

If you have the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased.

Which foods are recalled

Glyngøre Ready-fried Fish Meatballs
EAN 5715030200034
Net weight 390 grams 
All best before dates from 30-10-2024 to 10-11-2024. 

Where are the products sold?

The products are sold in; MENU, SPAR, Min Købmand, Løvbjerg, Wolt market, SuperBrugsen, Kvickly, Brugsen, Dagli’ Brugsen and 365 Discount stores

Why are the products being recalled?

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in the production environment at the manufacturer and there is therefore a suspicion of Listeria in the products.

Infection with Listeria bacteria can cause flu-like symptoms, fever and headache and, in rare cases, gastrointestinal problems.

Read more about Listeria in food here

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the products to the store where they were purchased or to discard them. 

If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the products, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the products

Insula Fresh Fish A/S
Constantiavej 29
9900 Frederikshavn

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France – Organic flour T80 – Ergot Alkaloids – Mycotoxin

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Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Cereals and bakery products
Product brand name
Minetorie TROTTIN own brand
Model names or references
SA5KG80 ORGANIC BAG T 80 5kg
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3700676300479 39-24-05 Minimum durability date 03/20/2025
Packaging
5kg
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/07/2024 to 10/31/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Sales to individuals on site and in bakeries

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France – Creole shrimp – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Creole flavors
Model names or references
2 kg tray of cooked Creole shrimp, batch 24.292. Best before date: 8/11/2024.
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
1605290099 24,292 Expiry date 08/11/2024
Packaging
Product sold in Creole events in stores, original packaging in 2 kg trays “packaged in a protective atmosphere”.
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/18/2024 to 10/31/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
Oval mark: FR 80 561 009 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan, Leclerc, Intermarché and “au fil du goût”.

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France – CREOLE SHOULDER BLOCK / CREOLE SHOULDER SLICE LS – E.coli

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
THE BREEDER
Model names or references
CREOLE SHOULDER BLOCK CREOLE SHOULDER BLOCK LS S/V
Product identification
Batch Date
24282 Expiry date 06/11/2024
Packaging
UNDER A VACUUM
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/10/2024 to 24/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: GUADELOUPE (971)
Distributors
CROSSROADS, 8 A 8,

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France – SMOKED PROVENCAL-STYLE MACKEREL FILLET – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
SMOKED PROVENCAL-STYLE MACKEREL FILLET
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0209061000000 packed on 10/18/2024 Expiry date 10/28/2024
Packaging
Under a vacuum
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/18/2024 to 10/28/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
OLIVET
Distributors
E.LECLERC OLIVET

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Denmark – Suspicion of Listeria in fish patties

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Foedevarestyrelsen

Jeka Fish A/S is recalling several types of fish meatballs due to the discovery of Listeria in the production environment.

If you have the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased.

Which foods are recalled

Havet´s Små classic fish meatballs
EAN number: 5730444919648
Net weight 200g
Expiration date: 01-11-2024, 02-11-2024, 05-11-2024, 08-11-2024, 12-11-2024, 14-11-2024 2024 and 15-11-2024

Havet´s Small fish meatballs with salmon
EAN number: 5730444930513
Net weight 200g
Last date of use: 06-11-2024 and 13-11-2024

Havet´s Small fish meatballs with prawns and chili
EAN number: 573044491624
Net weight 200g
Last use-by date: 08-11-2024

Havet’s classic fish patties
EAN number: 5730444915862
Net weight 260g
Best-by date: 30-10-2024, 01-11-2024, 05-11-2024, 07-11-2024, 09-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Havet´s midðs fish frikadeller
EAN number: 5730444919600
Net weight 380g
Expiration date: 31-10-2024, 05-11-2024, 09-11-2024, 13-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Havet´s fish meatballs with salmon
EAN number: 5730444916272
Net weight 260g
Last date of use: 02-11-2024, 05-11-2024, 06-11-2024, 12-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Havet´s Gourmet fish meatballs
EAN number: 5730444930551
Net weight 380g
Last date of use: 14-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Nautica cod fish meatball
EAN number: 20295271
Net weight 340g
Expiration date: 30-10-2024, 09-11-2024, 13-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Cimbric Pan-fried cod meatballs
EAN number: 5730444930322
Net weight: 130g
Expiration date: 30-10-2024, 07-11-2024, 09-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Where are the products sold?

Lidl and Coop stores (SuperBrugsen, Kvickly, Dagli’Brugsen, Brugsen and 365 Discount)

Why are the products being recalled?

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in the production environment and there is therefore a suspicion of Listeria in the products.

Infection with Listeria bacteria can cause flu-like symptoms, fever and headache and, in rare cases, gastrointestinal problems.

Read more about Listeria in food here

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Quebec – Warning not to consume lean ground beef and pork sold by the company Au Saucisson Vaudois – STEC E.coli

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Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , Nov. 1 , 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Au Saucisson Vaudois, located at 368, rue Principale, in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, is advising the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as these foods may contain the E. coli bacteria that produces Shiga toxins.

Product name

Format

Target lot

“LEAN GROUND BEEF”

Variable weight

Lot: 264594

Packaging date: 20.09.24

Best before date: 19.09.25

“LEAN GROUND PORK”

Lot: 264595

Packaging date: 20.09.24

Best before date: 19.09.25

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until November 1, 2024. They were packaged in a plastic pouch with the words “Au Saucisson Vaudois” written on one side. They were sold frozen.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. People who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

However, properly cooking meat destroys  E. coli bacteria . Preparing ready-made meals, such as spaghetti sauce, shepherd’s pie, or meat pie, requires a long enough cooking time and a high enough temperature to destroy the bacteria.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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Catalonia – Extension of information on the alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked hands and precooked pork feet

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ACSA

As an extension of the alert regarding the presence of listeria monocytogenes in cooked hands and pork feet of the “El Mercado de ALDI” brand and precooked pork feet of the “BONPREU” brand from Catalonia, new Products involved:

  • Product name: Cooked ear

Marketed through the following brands: Totcuit – Comercial Ancares – Comercial Pocre – Carns Albet – El Senglar – Embutidos Santa Cruz – Germans Gracia – Segell d’Or – Serratelles – Alimentbarna – Carns Ausió Rifà – Can Llobateras – Caso Tió – Tendem Fragadis – Subirat sausages – Arderiu meats – Friopalau.

  • Product name: Cooked morro   

Marketed through the following brands: Totcuit – Comercial Pocre – Albet Meats – El Senglar – Santa Cruz Sausages – Segel d’Or – Serratelles – Alimentbarna – Ausió Rifà Meats – Caso Tió – Tendem Fragadis – Subirats Sausages – Arderiu Meats – Innovation and Tradition – Commercial Baides – Friopalau.

  • Product name: Pre-cooked pig’s ear  

Brand: Good Price

  • Product name: Pre-cooked pork shoulder   

Brand: Good Price

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in Catalonia. 

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has communicated this information to the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency through the  European Food Alert Network .

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

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

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with listeriosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center.

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France – Pork terrine – Clostridium botulinum

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Earl the Poplars
Model names or references
Pork terrine
Product identification
Batch
All lots
Packaging
Glass jars
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
MOTTIER (38260)
Distributors
For sale at the farm “Chez Barbier” in MOTTIER (38260)

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