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RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Raw Milk Goat Cheese

Posted on March 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Escherichia Coli Stec found on raw milk goat’s cheese from France in Italy

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RASFF Alert – Domoic Acid – ASP – Scallop Shells

Posted on March 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Domoic acid in scallop shells, from the UK in the Netherlands, France and Belgium

Domoic acid is a kainic acid-type neurotoxin that causes amnesic shellfish poisoning. It is produced by algae and accumulates in shellfish, sardines, and anchovies.

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France – Update – Japanese seaweed salad – E.coli

Posted on March 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
Edge to edge
Model names or references
Japanese seaweed salad
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3545450701215 batch number: 25404 40g jar Minimum durability date 07/16/2025
3545450701215 lot number: 25318 pot and 40g bag Minimum durability date 07/28/2024
3545450701215 lot number: 25318 pot and 40g bag Minimum durability date 07/16/2025
Products List
List_products_recall.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Cardboard pot, 40g format; kraft bag, 40g format
Start/end date of marketing
From 11/20/2023 to 03/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
EDGE A EDGE (e-shop), BALEN, LE GRAND PANIER ORGANIC, LA BONNE DISTRIBUTION, RELAIS VERT, SALON LIVING DIFFERENTLY, SANDWICH & SNACK SHOW, FINISTERRA, ALKA DISTRIBUTION, BIOCOOP, CAMPING KERLAUDY, CHEZ CHLOE, SCOP LA CLEF DES CHAMPS , THE ORGANIC COUNTERS
List of points of sale
List_points_of_sale.pdf

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France – Various Bottled Products – Incorrect Manufacture – Possible Microbiology Issues

Posted on March 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Pork cheek terrine with Charcenne wine

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Smoked pork rillettes

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Rabbit terrine with snails

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Forest poultry terrine

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Provençal-style veal terrine

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Snails in Court Bouillon

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Luxembourg – Scraping goat cheese sold in bulk – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name Scraping goat cheese
Product appearance Product sold by the cut at the Auchan cheese stand
Use-by date (DLC) 04/02/24 and 04/14/24
Batch 11237223511
Sales period from 02/23/24 to 03/19/24

Danger  : Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as the immunocompromised and elderly and young children may experience neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be particularly attentive to these symptoms. Maternal or fetal damage in pregnant women can sometimes occur.

Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Auchan. A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Recall Notification

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France – CHICKEN PAUPIETTE – Salmonella

Posted on March 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
CHICKEN PAUPIETTE HONEY GOAT CHICKEN PAUPIETTE CHICKEN PAUPIETTE FORETIER CHICKEN PAUPIETTE BASQUAISE CHICKEN PAUPIETTE DIJONAISE CHICKEN PAUPIETTE
Product identification
Batch Date
EL230324 Use-by date 03/23/2024
Products List
List_of_concerned_products.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Par 8 in a tray under atmosphere
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/11/2024 to 03/18/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 01 053 005 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Boucherie ANDRE CARREFOUR MARKET HYPER U DESTOCK FRESH MONOPRIX
List of points of sale
List_of_points_of_sale.pdf

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France – SUGAR POPCORN – Aflatoxins

Posted on March 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fruits and vegetables
Product brand name
KREEK’S
Model names or references
POPCORN SUGAR 100 G KREEK’S POPCORN SUGAR 25 G KREEK’S POPCORN SALE 50 G KREEK’S POPCORN NATURE 50 G KREEK’S
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3143119015873 24065086 Minimum durability date 09/05/2024
3143119015859 24059068 Minimum durability date 08/28/2024
3143119000824 24053063 Minimum durability date 08/22/2024
3143119000824 24057049 Minimum durability date 08/26/2024
3143119001746 24058054 Minimum durability date 08/27/2024
3143119015866 24052065 Minimum durability date 06/21/2024
3143119015859 24052067 Minimum durability date 08/21/2024
3143119010328 24051044 Minimum durability date 08/20/2024
3143119010328 24052071 Minimum durability date 08/21/2024
3143119001647 24057040 Minimum durability date 08/26/2024
Packaging
Bag
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/23/2024 to 03/18/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Regions: Pays-de-la-Loire
Distributors
Orchards of Vendée Gamm Vert Leclerc Système U
List of points of sale
List_of_points_of_sale.pdf

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France – Merguez portion – Salmonella

Posted on March 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Languedoc Lozère Meat
Model names or references
Merguez Portion 12x60g s/v or s/at, any portion size (50g, 60g, 70g, 80g) Merguez 1kg s/v
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3724674001107 0153292301 Use-by date 03/23/2024
3724674001114 0153292301 Use-by date 03/21/2024
3724674001121 0153292301 Use-by date 03/23/2024
3724674001046 0153292301 Use-by date 03/23/2024
3724674001138 0153292301 Use-by date 03/23/2024
3724674001145 0153292301 Use-by date 03/23/2024
3724674001152 0153292301 Use-by date 03/23/2024
3724674001053 0153292301 Use-by date 03/23/2024
3724674001169 0153292301 Use-by date 03/23/2024
3724674001176 0153292301 Use-by date 03/24/2024
3724674001183 0153292301 Use-by date 03/23/2024
Packaging
In tray under modified atmosphere or vacuum
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/11/2024 to 03/12/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR.48.005.003 CE
Further information
Merguez in portions of 50g, 60g, 70g and 80g, presented in 1 kg Merguez breast beads
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Supermarkets, collective catering and RHF

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France – PEACH MUSSELS – E.coli

Posted on March 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Peach mussels
Product identification
Batch Date
026.45.11.03 Use-by date 03/16/2024
Packaging
15kg bag
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/12/2024 to 03/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Tag number: 666
Geographical sales area
Pas-de-Calais
Distributors
To the Little Fisherman

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France – GROUND BEEF STEAK – Auchan Super store Antony Pascal – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
/
Model names or references
GROUND STEAK SOLD IN THE TRADITIONAL BUTCHER DEPARTMENT (assisted sale) AT THE AUCHAN ANTONY PASCAL SUPERMARKET
Product identification
Batch
GROUND BEEF STEAK sold at the butcher’s stand between 03/05 and 03/19/2024
Products List
AFFICHETTE_rappel_SH_Antony_Pascal.super_ANTHONY_PASCAL_19_04_2024.pdfAttachment
Packaging
/
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/05/2024 to 03/19/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
/
Further information
/
Geographical sales area
Auchan store Antony Pascal supermarket
Distributors
Auchan supermarket ANTONY PASCAL

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