Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

RASFF Alert- Vibrio vulnificus-

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Vibrio vulnificus in frozen prawns from Ecuador in France

RASFF Alert – Histamine – Canned Tuna

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Histamine in canned tuna ( Katsuwonus pelamis ) from Indonesia in Bulgaria

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High histamine content in natural canned tuna in Italy

RASFF Alert- Norovirus – French Oysters – Dutch Oysters

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Presence of Norovirus in Japanese oysters (Crassostrea gigas) with origin France in Italy

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Suspicion of norovirus in oysters from France in Denmark and Sweden

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Norovirus in oysters from The Netherlands in Belgium

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Norovirus in oysters from The Netherlands in Belgium

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Norovirus in oysters from France via Sweden in Finland

RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Nem – Smoked Salmon

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Listeria monocytogenes in smoked Scottish salmon (Salmo salar) from Lithuania in Italy

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Listeria monocytogenes in nem in  Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands

France – 100% BAECHLER Goat Raclette sold at retail – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Raclette with goat’s milk from producer BAECHLER
Product identification
GTIN
0203981000000
Packaging
On request in our Cheese section
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/03/2024 to 01/13/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
SAUMUR
Distributors
E.Leclerc Center in Saumur

France – Various Products – Clostridium perfringens

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Foie gras “Espinasse caterer”

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Country pâté “Espinasse caterer”

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Melsat “Espinasse caterer”

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Rabbit pâté “Espinasse caterer”

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Jambonneau “Espinasse traiteur”

France – NEM CHUA and NEM CHUA La Tam Ruot – Listeria monocytogenes- Staphylococcus aureus

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
ORIENTAL KITCHEN
Model names or references
NEM CHUA and NEM CHUA La Tam Ruot
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3447574603003 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/24/2024 Use-by date 01/24/2024
3447574603102 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/24/2024 Use-by date 01/24/2024
3447574603003 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/28/2024 Use-by date 01/28/2024
3447574603102 300g fillet with expiry date: 01/28/2024 Use-by date 01/28/2024
Packaging
Net of 10 units (300g)
Start/end date of marketing
From 01/04/2024 to 01/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark
FR 94.022.001 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Asian supermarkets and grocery stores

Czech Republic – CHEESE THREADS 35% TSV – Visible Mold/Moulds

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Place of inspection:
Orlová ( FS Tůmy 1331/0, 73514 Orlová )
ID: 00685976
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

CHEESE THREADS 35% TSV
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Mold colonies were present on the surface of the food in all the inspected packages. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection. 

Batch: L23 326-11
Expiration date: 21/12/2023 and 22/12/2023
Packaging: foam polystyrene tray and food foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.296 kg
Date of sample collection: 20/12/2023
Reference number: 24-000033-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

USA – Haleon Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Night time Adult Products Due to Microbial Contamination

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 24, 2024 – Warren, NJ, Haleon is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Night time Adult to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination.

In immunocompromised individuals, the use of the affected product could potentially result in severe or life-threatening adverse events such as fungemia or disseminated fungal infection. In non-immunocompromised consumers, the population most likely to use the product, life-threatening infections are not likely to occur. However, the occurrence of an infection that may necessitate medical intervention cannot be completely ruled out.

To date, Haleon has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Robitussin Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime are cough syrups indicated for the temporary relief of symptoms occurring with cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies. This recall covers only the following lots:

Product Lot Number Expiry Date
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX
DAY ADULT 4OZ
T10810 31OCT2025
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX
DAY ADULT 8OZ
T08730
T08731
T08732
T08733
T10808
31MAY2025
31MAY2025
31MAY2025
31MAY2025
30SEP2025
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX
NT ADULT 8OZ
T08740 T08742 30JUN2026
30JUN2026

Haleon is notifying its distributors and customers directly and has provided them with instructions for the return of all recalled products. Consumers that have purchased the product listed should stop consumption immediately. Please call our Consumer Relations team at +1-800-245-1040 (Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time) or reach out via email to mystory.us@haleon.com.

Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.

Belgium – pâtés “De Beauvoorderpaté (0.1KG/SC)” & “Paté van de chef (0.15KG/SC)” from the Buurtslagers/Bon’Ap brand – Listeria monocytogenes

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Meat & More recall
Product: pâtés “De Beauvoorderpaté (0.1KG/SC)” & “Paté van de chef (0.15KG/SC)” from the Buurtslagers/Bon’Ap brand
Problem: possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
In agreement with the AFSCA, Meat & More is withdrawing from sale the pâtés “De Beauvoorderpaté (0.1KG/SC)” & “Paté van de chef (0.15KG/SC)” from the Buurtslagers/Bon’Ap brand and is recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes.

Meat & More asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale for a refund.

Description of products:

– Product Name: De Beauvoorderpaté (0.1KG/SC)
– Brand: Buurtslagers/Bon’Ap
– Best before date (Best before date): 02/14/2024
– Batch number: 033
– Sales period: from 01/17/2024 to 01.23.2024
– Type of packaging: isomo tray with transparent film
– Weight: 100g

– Name of the Product: Paté van de chef (0.15KG/SC)
– Brand: Buurtslagers/Bon’Ap
– Use-by date (Best before date): 14.02.2024
– Batch number: 033
– Sales period: from 17.01. 2024 to 01/23/2024
– Type of packaging: isomo tray with transparent film
– Weight: 150g

The products were distributed through different points of sale.

For more information please contact the Meat & More quality department: Groendreef 10, 9880 Aalter – tel. 09 216 73 10.