Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

CLASSIC CHICKEN SNACKS (PLAIN) in 250 g and 500 g formats – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
CROC RIB
Model names or references
NATURAL CHICKEN SNACKS 250G NATURAL CHICKEN SNACKS 500G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3564700227596 The DLC is sufficient to identify recalled products Expiry date 03/11/2024
3564700466193 The DLC is sufficient to identify recalled products Expiry date 03/11/2024
Packaging
250 G and 500 G
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/15/2024 to 10/31/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 44.014.001 CE
Additional information
The DLC is sufficient to identify recalled products
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
E.LECLERC

France – Red quinoa – Aflatoxin B1- Red Quinoa

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Cereals and bakery products
Product brand name
Sabarot
Model names or references
Sabarot red quinoa 1 kg
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3111952014629 2403964 Minimum durability date 11/07/2027
Packaging
1 kg bag
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/16/2024 to 08/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Metro, Pomona

France – GORGONZOLA 48%MG AOP – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
AMBROSI EMMI FRANCE
Model names or references
GORGONZOLA PDO
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0202018000000 L 169AFF Expiry date 12/10/2024
L 169AFF Expiry date 10/24/2024
Packaging
TRAY
Start/End of marketing date
From 02/10/2024 to 24/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
IT0186CE
Additional information
GORGONZOLA SOLD IN A TRAY UNDER FILM
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: JURA (39)
Distributors
LECLERC DOLE

France – Traditional minced steak – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
minced steak
Model names or references
minced steak prepared to order in the traditional section
Product identification
GTIN Batch
23102024 minced steak prepared to order
Packaging
on demand
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/23/2024 to 10/28/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
minced steak prepared to order in the traditional section
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: SARTHE (72)
Distributors
Intermarche Le Lude

Luxembourg – PGI country pâté from the Nos Régions ont du Talent brand – Listeria monocytogenes

SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name PGI country pâté
Brand Our Regions Have Talent (NRT)
Product appearance Bulk sale & Terrine
Use-by date (UBD) 09/11/2024
Batch 000011309305

Danger  : Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache, and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable individuals such as immunocompromised, elderly people, and young children may experience neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be particularly alert for these symptoms.

Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms may not appear until 3 months later. People who have consumed these products and are experiencing these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Leclerc

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

Luxembourg – Free-range eggs (x6; x12) from the Douce France brand – Salmonella

SAP

The following products are being recalled in Luxembourg:

Name FREE RANGE EGGS X6
Brand SWEET FRANCE
Unit x6
Barcode 3760150111168
Minimum durability date (MDD) 10/24/2024
Batch 132427201
Name OUTDOOR EGG X12
Brand SWEET FRANCE
Unit x12
Barcode 3760150111069
Minimum durability date (MDD) 10/24/2024
Batch 132427201

Danger  : Presence of Salmonella Typhimurium

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 worse in young children, immunocompromised individuals, and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and are experiencing these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor and report their consumption.

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

Information Source: Recall Notification

Belgium – Kok O’Rell brand chicken chipolata – Salmonella

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, De Waele – Van Osselaer NV – Eurokip is withdrawing theproduct “Chipolata de volaille” of the Kok O’rell brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

De Waele – Van Osselaer NV – Eurokip asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where they will be refunded.

Product Description:

  • Product Name: Chicken Chipolata
  • Brand: Kok O rell
  • Use-by date (UBD) (“Use by”): 10/31/2024
  • Lot number: 223834
  • Sales period: from 10/24/2024 to 10/25/2024
  • Nature of packaging: MAP packaging
  • Weight: 250g, 500g, 1kg and 3kg
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Kok O'Rell Chipolata
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Kok O'Rell Chipolata
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Kok O'Rell Chipolata
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Kok O'Rell Chipolata

The product was distributed through various points of sale.

For further information , please contact:
Victoria Kholbabayeva
03 771 14 35 and/or kwaliteit@eurokip.be

USA – Acme Smoked Fish Corporation Recalls Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

FDA

BROOKLYN, NY – October 25, 2024 – Acme Smoked Fish Corporation is issuing a recall of 111 cases of Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon in twin 12oz package, UPC 0 96619 25697 6, Lot# 8512801270, Best-by-Date 11/13/2024 due to laboratory testing confirming Listeria monocytogenes on October 21, 2024. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

This product was distributed between October 9, 2024 to October 13, 2024. The product was distributed to the Southeast Costco Distribution Center located in West Palm Beach, Florida and Costco Warehouse stores in Florida.

The Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon is vacuum packed in a black bordered plastic package, with a blue name of “Smoked Salmon” and an illustration of a salmon fish on the front.

To date there have been no reported illnesses linked to the recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume the products and are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard the product. Consumers with questions can call 718-383-8585 Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST or contact the recall coordinators:

Acme Smoked Fish is issuing the voluntary recall to protect the public health.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.


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France – Free range eggs all sizes x10 PPX – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Eggs and egg products
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
Free range eggs all sizes x10 PPX
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760150110543 132425505 Expiry date 03/10/2024
3760150110543 132425506 Expiry date 05/10/2024
3760150110543 132427004 Expiry date 20/10/2024
3760150110543 132427604 Expiry date 10/24/2024
Packaging
boxes of 10 eggs
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/12/2024 to 10/24/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
COOPERATIVE U

Italy – Organic beef burger – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : Fileni bio

Name : Organic beef burger

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 28 October 2024

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