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Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing
Italy – FRESH EGGS CAT. ADA FARMING, FRIDGE, VARIOUS SIZE, AMADORI – Microbial Contamination
Brand : AMADORI
Name : FRESH EGGS CAT. ADA FARMING, FRIDGE, VARIOUS SIZE, AMADORI
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 2 September 2024
Documentation
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France – Meat pudding – Listeria monocytogenes
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Cambes Farm
Model names or references
Meat pudding
Product identification
Batch Date
310824 Expiry date 08/15/2024
320824 Expiry date 08/22/2024
Packaging
Sold by the slice in the traditional delicatessen section
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/06/2024 to 08/14/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale
Casteljaloux
Distributors
E.Leclerc Casteljaloux Center
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France- SUPERIOR SCOTLAND SMOKED SALMON 140G 4TR GUYADER – Listeria monocytogenes
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
GUYADER
Model names or references
SUPERIOR SCOTLAND SMOKED SALMON 140G 4 SLICES GUYADER
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3355200090144 38768X221 Expiry date 03/09/2024
Packaging
140g cardboard pouch
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/08/2024 to 20/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR29027500CE
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
LELERC, INTERMARCHE, COOPERATIVE U, WE ANTI-WASTE GROCERY STORES, COST 2 FEES
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France – Mackerel with onions ready to smoke – Listeria monocytogenes
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Leclerc
Model names or references
Mackerel with onions ready to smoke
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0299923000000 19082024 Expiry date 08/19/2024
List of products
Mackerel_with_onions_ready_to_smoke.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Tray under skin – variable weight
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/09/2024 to 08/19/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Additional information
Product sold in self-service in the fishmonger’s section between 08/09/2024 and 08/19/2024
Geographic area of sale
In-store only
Distributors
E. Leclerc Ploërmel
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Luxembourg – Kräutertee ‘Aufatmen’ from the brand Mein Kräutergarten – Salmonella
| Name | Herb tea ‘Aufatmen’ |
| Brand | My Herb Garden |
| Unit | 30 g |
| Minimum durability date (MDD) | 12/31/2027 |
| Batch | A-10941-wu-1
A-10941-wu-2 A-10941-wu-3 A-10941-wu-4 A-10941-wu-5 |
Danger : Presence of Salmonella
Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be worse in young children, immunocompromised individuals, and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and are experiencing these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor and report their consumption.
The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.
Information source: RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)
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Iceland – Salmonella in cakes
The Swedish Food Agency warns against the consumption of several batches of French macaron cakes with pistachio cream from Joie De Vivre imported by Costco Iceland, due to salmonella contamination. The company, in consultation with the health authorities of Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður, Kópavog, Mosfellsbær and Seltjarnarness, has recalled the products. Only sold in Costco stores.
The recall only applies to the following production batches:
- Brand: Joie De Vivre
- Product name: French Macarons 36pk
- Manufacturer: Ajinomoto Foods Europe
- Importer: Costco UK/Costco Iceland
- Country of manufacture: France
- Lot number/best before dates: 14/08/2024, 19/08/2024, 09/09/2024, 18/09/2024, 27/09/2024.
- Storage conditions: 0-4°C (refrigerated product)
- Distribution: Costco Iceland
Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it, but to dispose of it or return it to the store.
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France – 6 Marans Hen Eggs – Salmonella
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Eggs and egg products
Product brand name
The New Ferme Cocotte
Model names or references
Box of 6 eggs
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3770007836007 1FRSAV04 Expiry date between 04/08/2024 and 14/09/2024
Packaging
Box of 6 eggs
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/07/2024 to 08/28/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale
Departments: CALVADOS (14)
Distributors
Cocci Market Blonville-Sur-Mer – Cocci Market Villers-Sur-Mer – Super U Dives-Sur-Mer/Troarn – Butcher’s Delicatessen Chesnel Cabourg – Chez Madeleine Deauville – Carrefour Market Trouville – Intermarché Lisieux – Carrefour City Houlgate
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France – SALAD OF MINCED CATTLE’S FEET – Salmonella
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
VIABAT
Model names or references
SLICED CATTLE’S FEET SALADS LOT 213 LS TRAYS APPROXIMATELY 400 G AND 3 KG BUCKETS
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
34598300013 LOT 213 Expiry date 09/09/2024
LOT 213 Expiry date 08/22/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 02/08/2024 to 20/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 69 273 007 CE
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
traditional butchers and wholesalers/resellers
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RASFF Alerts- Salmonella – Polish Poultry Products – Mussels – Salad Mix with Chard – Sesame Seeds – Fresh Chicken Broiler – Organic thyme-leaf Sandwort – Chicken Cuts – Chicken Meat Preparations – Chicken Thighs – Roasted Cocoa Beans
S. Infantis in poultry meat from Poland in Bulgaria and Germany
Detected salmonella in salad mix with chard (mangold) from Sweden in Denmark and Finland
Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from India in Spain
Salmonella in Mussels from the Netherlands in Belgium
Salmonella enteritidis in fresh chicken broiler from Lithuania in Latvia and Estonia
Salmonella spp. (in 1 out of 5 samples) in fresh duck legs from Poland in Lithuania
Salmonella Enteritidis in chicken meat from Poland in France and the UK
Salmonella spp. in organic thyme-leaf sandwort from Kosovo, via Austria and Germany in France, Italy, Kosovo, Luxembourg and Switzerland
Salmonella spp. in raw material for frozen chicken skewers from Germany in Poland
Salmonella Infantis (in 3 out of 5 units) in fresh chicken thighs from Poland in Latvia
S. Typhimurium in chicken cuts and meat preparations from France in Germany
Salmonella in frozen chicken thighs from Spain in France
Salmonella spp. in roasted cocoa beans from Germany in Denmark
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