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Czech Republic – Czech taste, DUTCH-TYPE castle cheese, fat 45% in dry matter, 200g – Visible Mould/Mould

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Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #6

Place of inspection:

Albert Czech Republic, sro

Ústí nad Orlicí ( Lochmanova 1440, 562 01 Ústí nad Orlicí )

ID: 44012373

Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Czech taste, DUTCH-TYPE castle cheese, fat 45% in dry matter, 200g

Category: Dangerous foods

Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

All inspected packages were found to contain mold under the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.

Batch:	Use by: 01/18/2024
Expiration date:	18/01/2024
Packaging:	plastic bag
Quantity of the product in the package:	200 g
Manufacturer:	Jaroměřická mlékárna, as, Kauniova 198, 67551, Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou
Country of origin:	Czechia
Date of sample collection:	8/1/2024
Reference number:	24-000120-SZPI-CZ

The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Luxembourg – Smoothie Bowl with Erdbeere, Banana, Aronia and Leinsamen from the Dr. Oetker brand – Mycotoxin – Patulin

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SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name	Smoothie Bowl with Erdbeere, Banana, Aronia and Leinsamen
Brand	Dr. Oetker
Unit	200g
Minimum Durability Date (MBD)	All DDMs until 04/23/2024
Barcode	4023600 01685 7 42456292
Item no.	1-05-584100

Danger : High Patulin content

Patulin is a mycotoxin, a natural toxic substance, produced by a certain number of fungal species (fungi), mainly of the Penicillium genus which contaminate Pomacae (apples, pears, quince). Patulin has been detected as a contaminant in many fruits, vegetables, grains and other foodstuffs; however, the main sources of contamination are apples and apple products.

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

Information source: RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

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Luxembourg – 100% fruit smoothie – Red Genius from the Solevita brand – Mycotoxin – Patulin

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SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name	100% fruit smoothie – Red Genius
Brand	Solevita
Unit	250ml
Barcode	20803896
DLC/DDM	03/13/2024

Danger : High Patulin content

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

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France – Raw milk cow tomme cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Tomme cow
Model names or references
Cow Tomme
Product identification
Batch Date
Lots: – 696 to 783 – 001 to 074 Minimum durability date between 03/11/2024 and 05/07/2024
Packaging
Tomme whole or in portion
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/11/2024 to 03/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 64 363 107 EC
Geographical sales area
Regions: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, , , , , , Occitanie
Distributors
Farm sales, Pau (Ousse des Bois) and Orthez Market, Le Goût des Saisons (33126 Fronsac), Ferme Lanes (40170 Saint Julien en Born), Harte Bon (40230 Capbreton), Tot de Case (64400 Oloron -Sainte Marie).

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Germany – Brie de Meaux: Brie de Meaux Excellence 3/4 ff Brie de Meaux Xavier David Brie de Meaux Xavier David Aff44j Brie de Meaux AOC Donge BB 3/4Aff Brie de Meaux LRDC 3/4 wood – STEC E.coli

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Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

March 13, 2024

Product name:

Brie de Meaux: Brie de Meaux Excellence 3/4 ff Brie de Meaux Xavier David Brie de Meaux Xavier David Aff44j Brie de Meaux AOC Donge BB 3/4Aff Brie de Meaux LRDC 3/4 wood

Product images:

Product image of a cheese in a round wooden box with a print.

Product image of a cheese next to a round wooden box with a print.

Product image of a cheese next to a round black box with a print.

Product image of a cheese next to a round black box with a print.

Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Fromagerie Dongé in France Distributed by Fromi GmbH, 77694 Kehl – Auenheim

Reason for warning:

Suspected contamination with undesirable bacteria (Escherichia coli STEC)

Packaging Unit:

Counterware

Durability: Best before: March 31, 2024

Lot identification:

Batch number : RG040124BM

Additional Information:

Excerpt from the attached consumer information:

“The French company “Fromagerie Dongé” is recalling the following product:
Name: Brie de Meaux, Packaging type: Counterware, Batch number: RG040124BM, Best before: March 31, 2024, Identity code: FR 55.518.001 CE
due to suspected contamination with unwanted bacteria (Escherichia coli STEC).
These can lead to sometimes febrile gastrointestinal disorders, possibly with bleeding, within a few days (2-7) after consumption of contaminated products. Serious kidney complications, especially in children, are possible.
Consumers who have purchased this product , are asked not to consume it and to return it to the store where it was purchased.
People who have consumed the above product and are suffering from the symptoms described are asked to consult their doctor and advise against consuming the product.”

Click to access Verbraucherinformation.pdf

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France – Goat’s white cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
The Gargilesse
Model names or references
Gagrilles white cheese in 340 g jar lot 64 and 65
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3770002595053 lot 65 Recommended consumption date 03/23/2024
3770002595053 lot 64 Recommended consumption date 03/22/2024
Packaging
340 g jar
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/07/2024 to 03/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Departments: INDRE (36)
Distributors
Auchan Chateauroux, Leclerc cap sud, crossroads market Paumule Le Pechereau, Intermarché St Marcel, Farmer’s taste Le Poinçonnet

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France – Haddock fillet – Histamine

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
Haddock fillet sold in the traditional seafood department.
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
02095710 S240680150 Use-by date between 03/11/2024 and 03/13/2024
Packaging
sealed bag.
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/09/2024 to 03/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
E. Leclerc Parisis (Nantes)
Distributors
E. Leclerc Parisis

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Sweden – Norvida recalls John’s mixed minced meat due to Salmonella

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Livsmedelsverket

Norvida is recalling John’s mixed minced meat 500 grams because salmonella has been found. The product has been sold at COOP.

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France – MAROILLES SORBAIS 575G MAISON DU CHEESE – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 12, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
CHEESE HOUSE
Model names or references
MAROILLES SORBAIS 575G MAISON DU CHEESE
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3439495902426 355 Minimum durability date 04/13/2024
3439495902426 355 Minimum durability date 04/16/2024
Packaging
575g
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/13/2024 to 03/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 02 725 002 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
METRO FRANCE