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France – Superior cooked ham in the old style Bleu Blanc Coeur U SAVEURS – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
U FLAVORS
Model names or references
Superior cooked ham in the old style Bleu Blanc Coeur U SAVEURS 3/4 slices 210g approx. PE
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
253028000006 02406506 Use-by date 04/07/2024
Packaging
Pack of 3/4 slices pre-packaged
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/05/2024 to 03/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 29.004.023 CE
Geographical sales area
Regions: Brittany, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Centre-Val de Loire, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Corsica, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Île-de-France, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Normandy, , , , , , , , , , , , , , New Aquitaine, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Occitanie, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Pays-de-la-Loire, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Provence-Alpes- French Riviera
Distributors
U Stores

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France – TOME DE CAMBRAI WITH PASTEURIZED MILK – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Tome de Cambrai with pasteurized milk 26% mg approximately 2 kg
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2889367000001 L-04-2311 Use-by date 03/22/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 59.567.30 EC
Further information
Product sold in the traditional Cheese section by the Cup
Geographical sales area
BARALLE 62860
Distributors
Hyper U of Baralle Marquion

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France – Ground Beef – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Trad Butchery Stand
Model names or references
Ground beef
Product identification
Batch Date
All lots Use-by date between 02/26/2024 and 03/01/2024
Products List
Poster_de_Reminder.pdfAttachment
Packaging
In bulk at the stand
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/26/2024 to 03/01/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Ground beef sold at traditional butcher’s stand
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
E. LECLERC Pont-Sainte-Maxence

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Italy – CASTELMAGNO DOP – STEC E.coli

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Salute

Brand : BEPPINO OCCELLI

Name : CASTELMAGNO DOP

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 11 March 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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France – Strasbourg Cocktail Sausages – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
STEMMELEN
Model names or references
SAUC. STRASB COCKTAIL 300g STEM
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3291510000988 3245181714 Use-by date 02/24/2024
Products List
Product_list_.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Vacuum packaging – 300g
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/16/2024 to 02/24/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 01.249.002 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
U, Leclerc, Grand Frais, Boucherie André, New Fruits

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Malta – Solevita, Frullato Red Genius must not be consumed due to elevated levels of Patulin.

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Health Services

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE NOTICE
In accordance with the Food Safety Act and Regulation (EC) No. 178 of 2002 of the European Parliament and of
the Council, the Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health wishes to inform
the public that the following information received through the involved operator, the following product must not
be consumed due to elevated levels of Patulin.
Brand: Solevita
Product description: Frullato Red Genius
Weight: 250ml
Durability date: 12/03/2024
For further information, the public is kindly requested to contact the Health Inspectorate Services between 8:00
a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on telephone number 21337333 or by email on admin.ehd@gov.mt . The public is also being
invited to access the Directorate’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EHDMalta or our official
website at https://environmentalhealth.gov.mt for similar information.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE NOTICE
In accordance with the Food Safety Act and Regulation (EC) No. 178 of 2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health wishes to inform the public that the following information received through the involved operator, the following product must not
be consumed due to elevated levels of Patulin.
Brand: Solevita
Product description: Frullato Red Genius
Weight: 250ml
Durability date: 12/03/2024
For further information, the public is kindly requested to contact the Health Inspectorate Services between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on telephone number 21337333 or by email on admin.ehd@gov.mt .

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Luxembourg – Small Quinoa Nut salad from the Delhaize brand – Aflatoxin

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SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name small Quinoa Nut salad
Brand Delhaize
Unit 205g
Barcode 5400119594998
DLC from 02/29/2024 until 03/09/2024
Sales period 02/23/2024 until 03/06/2024

Danger  : High content of Aflatoxins

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of  Aspergillus molds  that grow when the temperature and humidity of the food are high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous at high and repeated consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Delhaize.

Information Source: Recall Notification

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Luxembourg – Veganes Mühlen Hack auf Basis von Soja from the brand Rügenwalder Mühle & KoRo – Salmonella

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SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name Veganes Mühlen Hack auf Basis von Soja
Brand Rügenwalder Mühle & KoRo
Unit 75.0 g
Barcode 4000405005460
Minimum Durability Date (MBD) 01/31/2025
Batch WE4401

Danger : Possible presence of Salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

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

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USA – Jen’s Breakfast Burritos, LLC, Recalls Ready to Eat Breakfast Burrito Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

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FSIS USDA

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2024 – Jen’s Breakfast Burritos, LLC, an Auburn, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 144 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast burrito products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The RTE breakfast burrito items were produced on February 29, 2024. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 7-oz. individual wax paper packages containing “Smoked Bacon Breakfast Burrito” with lot code 060-1 on a sticker on the back of the package.
  • 7-oz. individual wax paper packages containing “Ham Breakfast Burrito” with lot code 060-2 on a sticker on the back of the package.
  • 7-oz. individual wax paper packages containing “Seasoned Pork Breakfast Burrito” with lot code 060-3 on a sticker on the back of the package.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 1826” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to “to-go” kiosk locations in Washington.

The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine product testing and the results indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

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Italy – Multi-fruit drink (red genius smoothie) – Patulin

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Salute

Brand : Solevita

Name : Multi-fruit drink (red genius smoothie)

Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk

Publication date : 9 March 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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