Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

France – Caesar platter salad 320g – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
Daunat
Model names or references
Caesar platter salad (Chicken – Egg – Grana Padano)
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3367651008470 409191 Use-by date 03/10/2024
Products List
Traça_aval_client_lightv5.pdfAttachment
Packaging
320g cardboard packaging tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/28/2024 to 03/04/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Système U, Leclerc, Intermarché, Carrefour, Auchan, Casino, Monoprix, BP, Dyneff, Avia, Bistrot snack distribution, Proxi, Match, Cora
List of points of sale
Traça_aval_client_lightv5.pdf

France – GRAVLAX marinated salmon marinated in dill 130g, packaged with vacuum-packed aluminium plate – Salmonella

Gov France

Identification information of the recalled product
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Great fresh
Model names or references
Gravlax marinated salmon marinated in dill 130g EAN 3760105175566
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760105175566 24057 Use-by date 03/09/2024
3760105175566 24057 Use-by date 03/10/2024
3760105175566 24057 Use-by date 03/11/2024
3760105175566 24057 Use-by date 03/12/2024
Products List
RECAP_PFF01101.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Salmon marinated with dill Gravlax130g, packaged with vacuum-packed aluminum plate
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/26/2024 to 03/04/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 62160128 CE
Further information
EAN 3760105175566, lot 24057
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Grand-fresh

Belgium – AH ongezouten pistachios from the Albert Heijn brand – Aflatoxin

afsca

nootjes

In agreement with the AFSCA, Albert Heijn reminds consumers of the

‘AH ongezouten pistachios’ from the Albert Heijn brand with the best before date 07/2024.

The product contains too high aflatoxin content b2, g1 and g2) . There is no immediate health hazard. If consumed in large quantities over a long period of time, it can be harmful. 

Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale. It will be replaced or refunded.

Product Description

  • Product category: nuts
  • Product name: AH ongezouten pistachios
  • Brand: Albert Heijn
  • Expiration date (DDM): 07/2024
  • Sales period: 01/17/2024 until 03/04/2024 inclusive
  • Type of packaging: plastic bag  
  • Weight: 200g

For any further information, please contact Albert Heijn via 0800 777 05

Belgium Dried white blackberries from the GreenAge brand – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A

afsca

biofresh

In agreement with the FASFC, Biofresh Belgium is withdrawing the 100g dried white blackberries from sale and recalling it from consumers due to its excessively high ochratoxin-A content.

Biofresh Belgium asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased where it will be refunded

Product description

  • Product name: dried white blackberries 100g
  • Brand: GreenAge
  • Minimum durability date: 01/20/2025
  • Lot number(s): 2404
  • Sales period: from 02/14/2024 to 02/29/2024
  • Nature of packaging: plastic bag
  • Weight: 100g

Denmark – Risk of bacteria and mold/mould in organic food supplements (plant powder) – Bacillus cereus

Foedevarestyrelsen

Image of the product - Dragon Superfoods - Organic In Shape Mix

Coalas Naturprodukter is recalling the plant powder Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix, which is used as a dietary supplement, as there is a risk that the product contains the bacterium Bacillus cereus and mould.

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

Image of the product – Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix
Image of the product: Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix
Which food is recalled
Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix, 200g

Origin: Bulgaria
Lot number: 23275

EAN barcode: 3800233685510
Best-before date: 02.04.2024

Where is the product sold
The product is sold through Salling grocery stores and on Matas.dk, as well as via a number of other web shops for food supplements under the company Firtal, e.g. Helsebixen.dk, made4men.dk or well.dk

Why is the product being recalled?
There is a risk that the product contains too high a content of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. The bacterium is found naturally in soil and on plants, but can cause illness such as vomiting and diarrhea in humans.

The risk of an increased content of mold does not constitute a health risk in the same way, but alone makes the product unsuitable for human consumption.

What should you do as a consumer?
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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

Who recalls the product
Koala’s Natural Products

AC Illumsvej

12, 8600 Silkeborg

France – Marinated salmon and salmon tartare – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
AUCHAN
Model names or references
Marinated salmon and salmon tartare
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760105174484 24057 Use-by date 03/02/2024
3254560238404 24057 Use-by date 03/03/2024
3254560238404 24057 Use-by date 03/04/2024
3254560741416 24057 Use-by date 03/10/2024
3254560741416 24057A Use-by date 03/11/2024
3254560741416 24057AAA Use-by date 03/13/2024
3254566435111 24057 Use-by date 03/05/2024
3254562307856 24057 Use-by date 03/03/2024
3254560741416 24057AA Use-by date 03/12/2024
3254560780774 24057 Use-by date 03/11/2024
3254560780774 24057 Use-by date 03/12/2024
Products List
New_posterette_auchan.pdfAttachment
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/27/2024 to 03/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 62.160.128 EC
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan stores and any other brand selling Auchan branded products

France – PEACH MUSSELS – E.coli

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Peach mussels
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
102172702 – 079.30.27.02 – 102.17.27.02 – 016.21.27.02 – 090.23.27.02 – 017.45.27.02 – 331.76.27.02 Use-by date 06/03/2024
Packaging
15kg bag
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/28/2024 to 03/02/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Label number: 483 to 496
Geographical sales area
Pas-de-Calais
Distributors
– Ms. PONT Myriam – Ms. MARTIN Nicole – Ms. MONIER Marie-louise – Mr. COUSIN Alain – MR. SUEUR Emmanuel

Austria – Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Ages

AGES informs about a recall from Dr. Oetker GmbH. The company issued a recall of the product Smoothie Bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed on March 6, 2024:
© Dr. Oetker GmbH
Reason for recall
Patulin residues
Marketed by
Dr. Oetker GmbH
Manufacturer
Dr. Oetker GmbH
Expiry Date
April 23, 2024

Due to patulin residue, the Dr. As a precautionary measure, Oetker GmbH is returning the product “Smoothie Bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed”. Affected are 200g cups with the following information:

  • “Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed”
  • Expiry date/best before: all until April 23, 2024

Patulin is a harmful substance (mycotoxin) produced by mold that can cause nausea, vomiting and indigestion. Therefore, customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and not consume the product mentioned.

To avoid health risks, consumers are asked to return the recalled goods to the store where the product was purchased. The purchase price will be refunded.

Original recall

France – PASTEURIZED CHEESE FOR RACLETTE MEALS 2KG CEPES – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
VICHY DAIRY COMPANY
Model names or references
PASTEURIZED CHEESE FOR RACLETTE MEALS 2KG CEPES – rectangle
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760014992544 2384362 Minimum durability date between 03/09/2024 and 03/30/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/19/2024 to 03/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 03.093.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Departments: ALLIER (03), HAUTE-LOIRE (43), MEURTHE-ET-MOSELLE (54), PUY-DE-DOME (63)
Distributors
CREMIERES
List of points of sale
porcini mushrooms_2kg_362.pdf

France – PASTEURIZED CHEESE FOR MEAL RACLETTE 2KG WITH PEPPER – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
VICHY DAIRY COMPANY
Model names or references
PASTEURIZED CHEESE FOR RACLETTE MEALS 2KG WITH PEPPER – rectangle
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760014991813 2482017 Minimum durability date between 03/30/2024 and 04/04/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/09/2024 to 03/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 03.093.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
creamers – GMS – wholesalers
List of points of sale
pepper_2kg_017.pdf