Brand : KV NORDIC
Name : Smoked Scottish Salmon
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 12 January 2024
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Italy – Smoked Scottish Salmon – Listeria monocytogenes
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Canada – Various parfait and yogurt bowls recalled due to Salmonella
Summary
Product
Various parfait and yogurt bowls
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do
Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products
Distribution
National
Issue
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. These products were made using granola recalled by Quaker Canada on January 11, 2024.
List of Loblaw banners:
- Atlantic: Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, Atlantic Your Independent Grocer, Wholesale Club
- Quebec: Provigo, Maxi, Wholesale Club
- Ontario: Superstore, Fortinos, Loblaw, Valu-Mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs
- Western Canada: Superstore, Your Independent Grocer, Extra Foods, Wholesale Club
List of Sobeys banners:
- Atlantic: Coop, Foodland, Sobeys
- Quebec: IGA, IGA Extra, IGA Express, IGA Mini, Tradition, Bonichoix, Bonisoir, Omni, Voisin, Rachelle-Béry
- Ontario: Foodland, Sobeys
- Western Canada: IGA, Safeway, Sobeys, Thrifty Foods
What you should do
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
- Check to see if you have recalled products
- Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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Quebec -Notice not to consume BBQ meatloaf prepared and sold by the company Boucherie Thibault inc – E.coli
QUEBEC CITY , Jan. 11, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Boucherie Thibault inc. , located at 1739, avenue des Érables, in Plessisville , advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food is likely to contain the E. coli bacteria .
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Product name |
Format |
Target lot |
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“BBQ POTATO AND VEGETABLE MEATLOAF” |
Unitary |
BEST AV 24-JA-14 |
The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until January 11, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was packaged in an aluminum tray with a transparent plastic lid and sold refrigerated.
The operator is recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Food contaminated with E. coli bacteria does not necessarily show visible spoilage or a suspicious odor, but can still make a person who consumes it sick. Possible symptoms are: nausea, vomiting, more or less acute abdominal cramps and watery or bloody diarrhea.
It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.
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Italy- Blanched leaf spinach – Enterobacteriaceae
Brand : High quality frozen Pescasseroli
Name : Blanched leaf spinach
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 12 January 2024
Documentation
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Italy – ORGANIC CORN FLOUR – Aflatoxin
Brand : AZIENDA AGRICOLA BIO FLORIDDIA
Name : ORGANIC CORN FLOUR
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 12 January 2024
Documentation
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Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. Recalls Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz) Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes
Summary
- Company Announcement Date:
- FDA Publish Date:
- Product Type:
- Food & Beverages
- Reason for Announcement:
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Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
- Company Name:
- Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc.
- Brand Name:
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Rio Bros California Creamery
- Product Description:
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Aged Cojita Mexican Grating Cheese
Company Announcement
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. of Modesto, CA is recalling a total of 344 cases of Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz), UPC 72724200043 batch number 4DW-23318 because it has the potential to be contaminated with 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 miscarriage and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz) was distributed nationwide through distributors.
The product comes in a small 8oz. “puck” shape wrapped in clear plastic marked with red and black lettering on the botom noted as “Cotija, made with Grade A Milk” along with an ingredient description. Nutritional facts are noted in black below the ingredient description. The top shows “Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese” with orange background. Batch number is identified on the outer edge of the clear plastic with “SELL BY 05/12/24 BATCH 4DW-23318” in black lettering.
To date, no confirmed illnesses related to this product have been reported.
The recall was a result of a routine sampling program by the Hawaii State Department of Health’s Food and Drug Branch on Wednesday, January 3rd which revealed that the finished product contained the bacteria. Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. has ceased the producon and distribution of the product as the FDA and Rizo Lopez Foods continue their investigation as to what caused the issue.
Consumers who have purchased Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz). are urged to quarantine the product and destroy it. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-626-5587, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Pacific Standard Time.
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Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc.
- 1-800-626-5587
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France – COUNTY Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
FRUIT COUNT
Model names or references
FRUIT COUNT
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
36122022 36122022 Use-by date 01/17/2024
Products List
Scan.pdfAttachment
Packaging
cheese by cut 250 -500 grs or kilo
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/27/2023 to 01/03/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
FRUITIERE IN COMTE EURL LA SAINT CHRISTOPHE 1 GRANDE RUE 39130 CLAIRVAUX LES LACS
List of points of sale
DISTRIBUTOR.pdf
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USA – Update: Quaker Issues Revised Recall Notice with Additional Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
- Company Announcement Date:
- FDA Publish Date:
- Product Type:
- Food & Beverages
- Reason for Announcement:
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Potential for Salmonella contamination
- Company Name:
- The Quaker Oats Company
- Brand Name:
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Multiple brand names
- Product Description:
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Cereal, bars, and snacks
Company Announcement
A previous press release was issued on 12/15/2023. This new press release is to communicate additional products due to possible health risk.
CHICAGO, Illinois – January 11, 2024 – The Quaker Oats Company today announced an expansion of the December 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The products listed in the link above are sold throughout the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan. Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them. Additionally, consumers with any product noted below can contact Quaker Consumer Relations (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Mon.-Fri.) at 1-800-492-9322 or visit www.QuakerRecallUSA.comExternal Link Disclaimer for additional information or product reimbursement.
Consumers can scan the SmartLabel QR code on the product package to determine if it has been recalled. Click here for information on how to use SmartLabel.External Link Disclaimer
Quaker has informed the FDA of our actions.
This recall applies to the specific products listed below, in addition to the products announced on December 15, 2023. A combined list of recalled products is available on www.QuakerRecallUSA.comExternal Link Disclaimer.
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France – SAINT NECTAIRE FARMER WITH RAW MILK AOP – Listeria monocytogenes
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
WITHOUT
Model names or references
saint nectaire farmer with raw milk aop le buron
Product identification
Batch
01m250423c
Products List
20240111094510371.pdfAttachment
Packaging
sold in the fresh-packaged section
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/12/2023 to 01/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
21610 FONTAINE-FRANCAISE
Distributors
INTERMARCHE FONTAINE-FRANCAISE
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France – Tray of 1 leg capon LR yellow -Listeria monocytogenes
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
IGP Ardèche
Model names or references
Tray of 1 leg capon LR yellow
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3345780049793 0363015198 Use-by date 12/31/2023
3345780049793 0363015198 Use-by date 01/01/2024
3345780049793 0363015198 Use-by date 02/01/2024
3345780049793 0363015198 Use-by date 01/04/2024
Packaging
Tray under atmosphere
Start/end date of marketing
From 12/31/2023 to 01/04/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
See list of points of sale in attachment
List of points of sale
RAPPEL_CONSO_-_Liste_client_4979.pdf
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