Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

RASFF Alert- Bacillus cereus – Dried Mushrooms

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Bacillus cereus in dried mushrooms from China, via Germany in Austria

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RASFF Alert – Vibrio vulnificans – Frozen Peeled Raw Shrimp Tails

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Detection of Vibrio Vulnificus in Frozen Raw Peeled Shrimp Tails from India in France

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RASFF Alert- Mold/Mould – Neutral Sweetened Gelled Water

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Presence of mold in neutral sweetened gelled water from France in Italy

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RASFF Alert – Suspected Cronobacter sakazakii contamination in special medical purpose food manufactured in the USA

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Suspected Cronobacter sakazakii contamination in special medical purpose food manufactured in the USA in Spain

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RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Sliced Raclette – Duck Mousse Roll with Porto Wine

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Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Sliced Raclette from France in Portugal

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Presence of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella in Premium Quality Duck Mousse Roll with Porto Wine from France in Spain

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Czech Republic – Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on January 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Žamberk ( Masarykovo náměstí 87, 564 01 Žamberk )
ID: 03392341
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Mold was detected on the surface of the food under the intact packaging in some packages. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

Batch: 21.09.
Best before date: 25/11/2023
Packaging: plastic welded foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 110 g
Manufacturer: Dairy Polná spol. s ro, Za Nádražím 680, 588 13 Polná
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 14/11/2023
Reference number: 24-000005-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted – Visible Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Žamberk ( Masarykovo náměstí 87, 564 01 Žamberk )
ID: 03392341
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

The food had passed its best before date.

The presence of mold was detected on the surface of the food under the intact packaging in all inspected packages. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Batch: 08.09.
Best before date: 11/12/2023
Packaging: plastic welded foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 110 g
Date of sample collection: 14/11/2023
Reference number: 24-000006-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic -Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted – Visible Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Žamberk ( Masarykovo náměstí 87, 564 01 Žamberk )
ID: 03392341
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

The food had passed its best before date.

Mold was detected on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Batch: 25.08.
Best before date: 29/10/2023
Packaging: plastic welded foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 110 g
Date of sample collection: 14/11/2023
Reference number: 24-000007-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – To Bio Dinkel-Vollkorn Fusilli – Ergot Alkaloids

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Place of inspection:
Hodonín ( Konečná 4010/4, 695 01 Hodonín )
ID: 25110161
Food group: Pasta / Pasta with egg products

To Bio Dinkel-Vollkorn Fusilli
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

sum of ergot alkaloids

The maximum permitted limit for the content of ergot alkaloids was exceeded in the food.

Food is not considered safe if it is contaminated with foreign substances.

Ergot alkaloids are produced by the fungus Claviceps purpurea and cause poisoning (ergotism).

Batch: DMT: 11/04/2026
Best before date: 11/04/2026
Packaging: PP
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.5 kg
Manufacturer: Spaichinger Nudelmacher GmbH, Eschenwasen 7, 78549 Spaichingen
Date of sample collection: 3/10/2023
Reference number: 24-000008-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – TESCO – CHICKEN BREAST ROCK, fresh, quality class A – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Soběslav ( Obchodní 879, 392 01 Soběslav )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Meat and meat products / Packaged meat

TESCO – CHICKEN BREAST ROCK, fresh, quality class A
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Infantis , which can cause a disease called salmonellosis, was detected in the food  .

SZPI already informed about this product in a press release dated 7/12/2023  Warning for consumers: two cases of salmonella in chilled chicken meat from abroad.

Batch: 23404102
Expiration date: 12/10/2023
Packaging: PP/PE (sealed tub)
Quantity of the product in the package: 1 piece
Country of origin:  Ukraine
Date of sample collection: 9/10/2023
Reference number: 24-000014-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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