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Denmark – Mould/Mold into mini muffins

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Conaxess Trade Denmark A/S is recalling mini muffins, as there may be mold in the product, which makes the product unsuitable as food. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Image of mini muffins.
Image of mini muffins.

Which food is recalled

Mrs. Muffin mini muffins classic
Net weight: 225 g
Best before date: 18.01.2025
Lot number: L-204
EAN code: 8411037884754

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in: Bilka and Netto stores all over the country, as well as online at Nemlig.dk.

Why is the product being recalled?

Mold has been found in the product. The presence of mold makes the product unsuitable as food.

Read more about spoilage bacteria, yeasts and molds here

What should you do as a consumer?

If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased. 

Who recalls the product

Conaxess Trade Denmark A/S
Stamholmen 151, 4th floor
2650 Hvidovre

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USA – TreeHouse Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Waffle Products Due to the Potential for Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) is voluntarily recalling certain frozen waffle products listed below due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 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. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and Canada and packed in various formats under the brand names listed below.

Consumers and retailers can identify the UPC on the back of the carton, and the Lot Code and Best By Date for these products on the end of the carton. Photos of the affected products can also be found on this site: https://s202.q4cdn.com/734602292/files/doc_downloads/2024/10/Brantford-Waffles-Press-Release-FinalDraft-All-Images-Only-JC.pdfExternal Link Disclaimer.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness linked to the recalled products to date. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

This issue was discovered through routine testing at the manufacturing facility.

Consumers should check their freezers for any of the products listed above and dispose of them or return the recalled product to the place of purchase for credit. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-596-2903, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CST).

This recall is being carried out with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

CONTACT: Media Contact: Howard Karesh, media@treehousefoods.com; Investor Contact: Matt Siler, Matt.Siler@treehousefoods.com; Consumer Affairs: 800-596-2903.

See Product Release List

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USA – Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches Recalls Pepperjack Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and The Gambler Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria moncytogenes

Posted on October 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches Corsica, SD is voluntarily recalling our Pepperjack Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and The Gambler due to the burger patty being included in a recall from an outside supplier (BrucePac). The ingredient supplier (BrucePac) recall is due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Listeria monocytogenes is 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.

These sandwiches were distributed in grocery stores, convenience stores, etc. in the following states: SD, ND, MN, IA, WY. Pepper Jack Cheeseburger UPC 737296806008, The Gambler UPC 737296601788, Bacon Cheeseburger UPC 3729680300, With a Best By Date ranging 9/1/24 – 11/23/24.

No illnesses have been reported to date for our product.

Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches is no longer using this ingredient from the ingredient supplier’s (BrucePac) impacted facility.

Consumers who have purchased these sandwiches should not consume; rather, they may return it to the store for a full refund or discard the item.

Consumers who have questions regarding this recall may call Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches at the following number:

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 605-946-5123

Product Photos

  • “Dakota Tom’s Pepperjack Cheese Burger”
  • “Dakota Tom’s Bacon Cheeseburger Sandwich”
  • “Dakota Tom’s The Gambler”
  • “Dakota Tom’s Bacon Cheeseburger Sandwich, Nutrition Facts”

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Italy – Salame adorino – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Brand : La Bottega di Adò SRL

Name : Salame adorino

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 18 October 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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Czech Republic – Shelf Steak Tartar 250 g – Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) – Intimin (eaeA)

Posted on October 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Olomouc ( Velkomoravská 488/29, 779 00 Olomouc )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Meat and meat products / Non-heat-treated non-perishable products

Shelf Steak Tartar 250 g
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) – Intimin (eaeA)

The presence of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli was detected in the food  . The presence of this bacterium in food intended for direct consumption represents a high risk of illness in the consumer.​

Batch: L: 145448
Expiration date: 09/08/2024
Packaging: plastic sealed foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 250 g
Manufacturer: Sausage meat, Polička, as, no. 300, 57201 Kamenec u Polička, Czech Republic
Date of sample collection: 31/07/2024
Reference number: 24-000513-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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France – BRETON-STYLE SCALLOPS – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
ANDRE LOUSSOUARN
Model names or references
BRETON-STYLE SCALLOPS X6 PIECES – CUTTING DEPARTMENT BRETON-STYLE SCALLOPS X6 PIECES – SELF-SERVICE DEPARTMENT (LS) BRETON-STYLE SCALLOPS X4 PCES – LS DEPARTMENT BRETON-STYLE SCALLOPS X2 PCES – LS DEPARTMENT
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3449480002727 24412, 24413, 24414 Expiry date between 10/24/2024 and 10/26/2024
3449480000686 24412, 24413, 24414 Expiry date between 10/24/2024 and 10/26/2024
3449480006909 24412 Expiry date 10/24/2024
3449480005957 24414 Expiry date 10/26/2024
List of products
10/18/2024-CONSUMER_INFORMATION_Loussouarn.pdfAttachment
Packaging
PACKAGING IN A PROTECTIVE ATMOSPHERE IN A BLACK TRAY
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/10/2024 to 18/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 29.125.020 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: COTES-D’ARMOR (22), FINISTERE (29), ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44), MORBIHAN (56)
Distributors
CARREFOUR – CASINO – LECLERC – INTERMARCHE – HALL DIS – SUPER U – Votre MARCHE – COCCINELLE – HUIT A HUIT – UTILE – VARIOUS SUPERMARKETS AND BUTCHER’S SHOP/DELICATESSEN – NETTO – PROXI – CARREFOURMARKET – COMOD – SHOPI – SPAR

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France – BRETON COUNTRY PÂTÉ – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
OUR REGIONS HAVE TALENT
Model names or references
BRETON COUNTRY PÂTÉ
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3564709173221 000011309305 Expiry date 09/11/2024
Packaging
TERRINE
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/10/2024 to 17/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 35.196.001 CE
Additional information
/
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
E.LECLERC

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Italy – PROSCIUTTO CRUDO 100GR – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : SISA

Name : PROSCIUTTO CRUDO 100GR

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 18 October 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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Czech Republic – Moravian smoked meats – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on October 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Sušice ( Hrádecká 1260, 342 01 Sušice )
ID: 27464822
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated perishable products

Moravian smoked meats
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

There were white mold colonies on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this food were not detected during the inspection, the food did not have an expired use-by date.

Batch: L20240712
Expiration date: 11/08/2024
Packaging: without packaging
Manufacturer: JIP Východočeská , as, Hradišťská 407, 533 52 Pardubice
Date of sample collection: 31/07/2024
Reference number: 24-000514-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Pickled ham from the bone – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on October 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Sušice ( Hrádecká 1260, 342 01 Sušice )
ID: 27464822
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated perishable products

Pickled ham from the bone
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

surface appearance
fungi visible to the eye
scent

The product smelled, there were colonies of green mold on the slimy surface. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The inspected person did not document the use-by date set by the manufacturer, the original packaging of the food was not preserved.

Date of sample collection: 31/07/2024
Reference number: 24-000516-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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