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Denmark – Salmonella in ground beef

Posted on October 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Foedevarestyrelsen

Danish Crown is recalling several varieties of minced beef with a production date of 15 October 2024 following the discovery of salmonella.
If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which foods are recalled

Sold in Bilka: 
The butcher, minced beef, 8-12% fat, 2 kg.
Production date: 15-10-2024
Best before: 22-10-2024

Sold in Føtex:
Butcher, minced beef, 8-12% fat, 1.0 kg.
Production date: 15-10-2024
Best before: 22-10-2024

Sold in Bilka and Føtex: 
Butcher, minced beef, 14-18% fat, 0.7 kg.
Production date: 15-10-2024
Best before: 22-10-2024

The butcher, minced beef, 4-7% fat, 1000 grams
Production date: 15-10-2024
Best before: 22-10-2024

Sold in Meny, Spar, Min Købmand, Let-Køb and Løvbjerg:
Gestus, minced beef, 4-7% fat, 700 grams
Package date: 15-10-2024
Best before: 22-10-2024

Gestus, minced beef, 7-10% fat 800 grams
Package date: 15-10-2024
Best before: 22-10-2024

Sold on Nemlig.com: 
Danish Crown, minced beef, 8-12% fat, 1000 grams
Package date: 15-10-2024
Best before: 22-10-2024

Sold in Rema 1000:
Rema 1000, Danish beef, minced beef, 8-12% fat, 800 grams
Package date: 15-10-24
Best-by date 22-10-24

Why are the products being recalled?

There is a risk of infection with Salmonella.
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it. 
The symptoms of infection with Salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.

Read more about Salmonella in food

Who recalls the product

Danish Crown
Danish Crown Vej 1
8940 Randers

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Denmark – Mold/Mould in dried beans

Posted on October 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Foedevarestyrelsen

Meyers Food is recalling three types of dried beans sold in bulk because of the risk of mold. Mold on the beans makes them unsuitable as food.

If you have the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased.

Image of beans in bulk in legume stall
Image of beans in bulk in legume stall

Which food is recalled

Brown beans in bulk

Kidney beans in bulk

Black beans in bulk

The beans are sold in bulk in shops during the period: 16 September – 18 October 2024.

Where is the product sold

The products are sold in: In leguminous stalls for takeaways in Meny stores in several places in the country

Why is the product being recalled?

Foods go moldy because they are attacked by molds.

The content of molds makes the product unsuitable as food.

Read more about mold in food by clicking on the link here

Read more about mold and spoilage bacteria by clicking on the link here

What should you do as a consumer?

If you have the beans, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased. 

Who recalls the product

Meyer’s Food

Dampfærgevej 10

2100 Copenhagen Ø

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France – Country terrine 250g – Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella

Posted on October 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
Country terrine 250g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3450794969002 1304082 Use-by date between 08/11/2024 and 19/11/2024
List of products
592023_-_Poster_lot_1304082_(1).pdfAttachment
Packaging
250g vacuum-packed tray
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/15/2024 to 10/21/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 22 136 007 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
CORA, LECLERC
List of points of sale
Table_traceability_customers_alert_-_1304082_terrinette_campagne.pdf

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France – Superior cooked breast, plain 2.9kg – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Superior cooked breast, plain 2.9kg
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3346650206155 000011313087 Expiry date 20/11/2024
3346650206155 000011314654 Expiry date 11/23/2024
Packaging
vacuum packaging
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/15/2024 to 10/20/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 35.004.002 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Regions: Brittany, , , Normandy, , , Pays-de-la-Loire
Distributors
Wholesalers

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Canada – Various brands of frozen waffles recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Waffles
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Listeria
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products.

Distribution
National
See full list at the link above

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Italy – Stagionata Luganega – Salmonella

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Meggio Roberto e C. Snc

Name : Stagionata Luganega

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 21 October 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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France – SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON 100g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
PENEAU HOUSE
Model names or references
SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON 100g – MAISON PENEAU
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3389400343540 24202399 Expiry date between 06/11/2024 and 26/11/2024
Packaging
100g vacuum blister packs
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/16/2024 to 10/21/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 17.421.007.CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
System U, Carrefour, Auchan, E.LECLERC, Intermarché

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Hong Kong – Fresh Water Hairy Crabs and Food Safety

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

CFS

Fresh Water Hairy Crabs and Food Safety

Autumn is the best season for savouring freshwater hairy crabs, when they are at their best with very tasty, tender meat and delectable roe, bringing great enjoyment to crab lovers. In many groceries, supermarkets and restaurants, this seasonal food is showcased prominently to entice customers. Some members of the public find this delicacy irresistable. However, they should not overindulge themselves with this cholesterol-rich cuisine. Hairy crabs may harbour parasites and pathogens. They should be cooked thoroughly before consumption. As regards concerns on chemicals (e.g. veterinary drug residues, synthetic hormones and heavy metals) in hairy crabs, the Centre for Food Safety has been testing hairy crab samples taken at import and retail levels, and the results of which have all been satisfactory in recent years.

The public are advised to note the following food safety tips when buying, preparing or consuming hairy crabs:

Purchase

  • Buy hairy crabs from reliable shops or restaurants
  • Buy live crabs with intact, shiny shells without a foul smell
  • Do not buy dead hairy crabs as they are highly perishable

Preparation

  • Prepare and consume hairy crabs soon after purchase
  • If not for immediate consumption, wrap and place the crabs properly in a clean utensil and store in the refrigerator to maintain their quality and avoid cross-contamination
  • Brush and wash the shells and claws with water before cooking
  • Cook thoroughly before consumption

Consumption

  • Maintain a balanced diet and avoid eating too many hairy crabs, particularly the cholesterol-rich roe
  • Avoid eating raw crabs. Condiments such as salt, vinegar, wine and wasabi cannot kill bacteria or parasites that may be present
  • Wash hands with soap and water before consumption
  • Remove the internal organs before eating

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USA – Church Brothers Farms Recall Green Onions Due to Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Salinas, CA, October 18, 2024 (For Distribution) – Church Brothers, LLC (“Church Brothers Farms”) is voluntarily recalling 1271 cases of green onions because of 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, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Distribution was limited to a small number of retail and foodservice customers in Canada and USA (Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia). Church Brothers Farms has notified these customers and is working with them to ensure rapid compliance with the recall.

Canada

Brand

Item Description

Lot Code
Imperial Fresh Green Onion Iceless 4x2lb Reg CB272378

USA

Brand

Item Description

Lot Code

Container Type and Lot
code location
Church Brothers Green Onions Iceless 4x2lb Reg Church Brothers Mexico CB272378 Clear bag, product code located in front of the
bag.
Trader Joe’s Green Onion Iceless 24x6oz
Reg Trader Joe’s Mexico		 CB272378,
Pack Date
092524		 Brand retail bag with pack
date label on back of bag
Imperial Fresh Green Onion Iceless 4x2lb Reg CB272378 Clear bag, product code
located in front of the
bag

This recall is the result of a single product sample collected by Canadian Food Inspection Agency that indicated the presence of Salmonella. The Company promptly reported this issue to Food & Drug Administration. To the knowledge of Church Brothers Farms, no illnesses have occurred or been reported to date.

Only those products that are named in this announcement are being recalled. No other products are affected by the recall.

In the event customers or consumers have the recalled product in their refrigerators, they should be discarded and not consumed.

Consumers with questions or concerns may contact Church Brothers Farms Consumer Hotline 1-877-590-0428 8:00am to 4:00pm PST Consumer Email: consumerinfo@churchbrothers.com.

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USA – Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls 12 ReadyMeals and Store-Made Deli Items Containing a Recalled Chicken Ingredient Supplied by Fresh Creative Foods Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Company Announcement

Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled 12 types of ReadyMeals and store-made deli items, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was initiated because these products contain a recalled ready-to-eat chicken ingredient supplied by BrucePac of Durant, Okla., which was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes during routine tests by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). You can find the FSIS recall notice here.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that 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. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.

Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The ReadyMeals and store-made deli items were available for purchase at the following stores: Albertsons, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Jewel-Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb and Vons. These stores are located in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming.

Consumers with questions should contact Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST.

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