Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

Iceland – Listeria in ham

MAST

The Swedish Food Agency warns consumers about two batches of Stjörnugrís ham 80 and breaded ham because Listeria monocytogenes has been detected. The company, in consultation with the Swedish Food Agency, has recalled the product.

The recall only applies to the following production batches:

  • Product name: Star pig ham 80
  • Producer: Star Pig
  • Best before 18.03.2024
  • Batch number: 60022-4032
  • Distribution: All major supermarkets
  • Product name: Breaded ham
  • Producer: Star Pig
  • Best before date: 11.03.24
  • Lot number 60612-4023
  • Distribution: Kronen, Net, Bonus

Consumers who have the product in question are asked not to consume it and discard it or return it to the stores where it was purchased.

Advanced material:

France – GROUND BEEF STEAK – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
E. LECLERC
Model names or references
GROUND BEEF STEAK
Product identification
Lot
CH4007613
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/12/2024 to 02/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 49.099.024 CE
Geographical sales area
NORTH TOWERS 37100
Distributors
E. LECLERC TOURS NORD

Belgium – Recall of Ansolive SRL -Louis brand guacamole 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Ansolive Guacamole Louis

In agreement with the AFSCA, Ansolive SRL is withdrawing “Guacamole 150g” of the Louis brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Ansolive SRL asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased, where they will be refunded.

Product description:
– Product name: Guacamole
– Brand: Louis
– Use-by date (Best before date): 02/25/2024
– Batch number: 24016
– Sales period: from 01/19/2024 to 02/25/ 2024
– Nature of packaging: transparent round trays, product packaged in a protective atmosphere
– Weight: 150g

The product was sold through various outlets including Match and Delfood.

For any further information , contact Ansolive SRL: 04/247 32 24.

Ireland – Recall of additional batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.06 (Update 1)
Product Identification: Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese; pack size: 150g
Batch Code All use-by dates from 16/02/2024 to 25/02/2024 inclusive, as well as use-by dates of 05/03/2024 & 09/03/2024.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Further to FSAI food alert 2024.06, two additional batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The batches were sold from Sheridan’s Cheese counters in Dunnes Stores shops. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Sheridans Cheese

France – Vendée ham – Staphylococcus aureus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
sold without brand in the traditional department
Model names or references
Sold in the traditional department
Product identification
GTIN
0210022000000
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/12/2024 to 02/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Product sold in the traditional department
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
E.Leclerc Atlantis Saint Herblain

France – REAL MERGUEZ – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
MILHAU HOUSE
Model names or references
300g, 600g trays and traditional shelf
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3289010001130 045401 – 045401 – 046401 Use-by date between 02/23/2024 and 02/26/2024
3289010001147 043401 – 046401 Use-by date between 02/23/2024 and 02/26/2024
3289012419315 043429 – 46419 – 043407 – 043414 – 044405 – 046412 – 046401 – 045406 Use-by date between 02/26/2024 and 02/29/2024
Packaging
In 300g, 600g trays or on the traditional shelf
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/13/2024 to 02/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 81.124.012 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
GMS

France – CHICKEN LABEL RED SOUTH WEST YELLOW PEYAC s/atm – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
PEYAC
Model names or references
CHICKEN LABEL RED SOUTH WEST YELLOW PEYAC
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
262001000001 2074055257 Use-by date 01/02/2024
262001000001 2074055257 Use-by date 02/02/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/23/2024 to 02/02/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 33.036.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Regions: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, , , , , , , , , , , , Occitanie, , , , , , , , , , , , Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Distributors
U Stores
List of points of sale
CHICKEN_PEYAC_-_LIST_MAGASINS_U.pdf

France – HUMMUS WITH GREEN PEPPER SAUCE – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
NOOR’S WORKSHOP
Model names or references
HUMMOUS GREEN PEPPER SAUCE 200 G. Batch number: 3760371400133. DLC: 03/31/2024.
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760371400133 460240124 Use-by date 03/31/2024
Products List
PRODUCT_REMINDER_L’ATELIER_DE_NOOR.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Fresh product, packaged at positive cold in a transparent circular tray, net weight per unit: 200 g.
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/09/2024 to 02/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Lot number and consumption date specified on the lid.
Geographical sales area
Regions: Île-de-France
Distributors
GMS retailers and wholesalers in Ile-de-France. CARREFOUR / E.LECLERC / Ethnic stores / Butchers.

Ireland – Recall of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.06
Product Identification: Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese; pack size: 150g
Batch Code All best before dates from 16/2/2024 to 25/2/2024 inclusive
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batches of Sheridans Cheesemongers Wicklow Ban Cheese are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. 

The batches were sold from Sheridan’s Cheese counters in Dunne Stores shops. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Sheridans Cheese

Belgium – Guacamole mild – mild 175g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Mild Guacamole - Aper'OH

In agreement with the AFSCA, Ansolive SRL is withdrawing the “Guacamole mild – mild 175g” of the Aper’OH brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Ansolive SRL asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased, where they will be refunded.

Product Description :

Product name: Mild Guacamole
Brand: Aper’OH
Use-by date (DLC): 01/03/2024
Batch number: 24016
Sales period: from 01/16/2024 to 03/01/2024
Nature of packaging: transparent round trays, product packaged in a protective atmosphere
Weight: 175g

The product was sold through various points of sale including Intermarché & Intermarché by Mestdagh.

For any further information , contact Ansolive SRL: 04/247 32 24.