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Belgium – Tuna steak – sold in the fish section of Carrefour – Salmonella

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AFSCA

Tone steak

Following the detection of the presence of Salmonella, the company COMPTOIRS  OCEANIQUES is today withdrawing the sale of “STEAK DE THON”. This is the batch with the following characteristics:Nature of Product: tuna steak

Product sold in the fish section of Carrefour between 07/09/2024 and 07/15/2024

Lot No.: 3907

Expiration date (DLC): 07/19/2024

All products have been withdrawn from sale. However, some of these products were marketed on the Belgian market before the withdrawal measure. Consumers who have the above-mentioned products in their possession are requested not to consume them and to return them to the point of sale, where they will be refunded.

Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal symptoms often accompanied by fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption of contaminated products. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly.

People who have consumed one of the above-mentioned products and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

For any further information, you can contact Carrefour Belgium customer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11,
from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused.

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Belgium – “Abondance raw milk AOP” cheese from the Itinéraire des Saveurs brand – STEC E.coli

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cheese

The “Fromagerie des Pays de Savoie” is withdrawing from sale “Abondance raw milk AOP” cheese from the Itinéraire des Saveurs brand.

A microbiological test revealed the presence of Escherichia coli (STEC).                                                                                                                     

Product :

Product: “Abondance raw milk AOP” cheese

Brand: Itinerary of Flavors

Expiry date (DDM): 02/08/2024 – lots A4157003261 and A4158000761

Expiration date (DDM): 08/15/2024 – Lot: A4164003374

EAN: 3250391408818

Weight: 200g

The products were marketed in Intermarché & Intermarché by Mestdagh points of sale between June 25 and July 12, 2024.

Please do not consume this product and return it to this  store where you will be refunded.

Escherichia coli STEC can cause, within a week of consuming contaminated products, diarrhea, sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present these types of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, informing them of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase.

For any questions, you can call the company Fromageries des Pays de Savoie
at 0033 805 805 950 or via itmai_be_recall@mousquetaires.com

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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Finland – Pirkka seeds, nuts recalled over health concerns -Salmonella – Aflatoxin

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YLE

A batch of Pirkka salad seed mix and Pirkka pumpkin seeds will be withdrawn from sale due to Finnish Customs control inspections showing Salmonella, K-Group said in a press release about its store brand on Monday.

In the same inspection, aflatoxin levels also exceeding the EU legal limit were found in K-Menu-branded peanuts. Aflatoxin is a mould toxin that can form in products stored in humid and warm conditions. The products are dangerous and should not be consumed.

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Romania – AlFez – Tahini Products – Salmonella

Posted on July 15, 2024 by | Leave a comment

ANSVA

Tahini Al’Fez paste 160g
The manufacturing company AB World Foods UK informs about the withdrawal
from the market of all batches of the product Pasta Tahini Al’Fez 160g

ANSVA

Al’Fez Pasta Tahini

ANSVA

Pasta Tahini Al`Fez 160g
The manufacturer AB World Foods LTD UK is currently withdrawing the Pasta product from the market
Tahini Al`Fez 160g from the lots with the expiration dates:
31.07.2024
30.09.2024
30.11.2024
31.01.2025

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France – Camembert made from microfiltered cow’s milk 210g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Capipontain
Model names or references
Camembert made from microfiltered cow’s milk 210g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3254550030797 D1692 Minimum durability date 08/13/2024
Packaging
Wooden box 210g
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/05/2024 to 07/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 14.342.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
PROAPRO CHATEAU GONTIER-SODEGER SOUTIFRAIS

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France – Camembert d’Isigny made from milk from selected farms 250g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Isigny holy mother
Model names or references
Camembert d’Isigny made from milk from selected farms 250g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3254550030193 D1692 Minimum durability date 08/19/2024
Packaging
Wooden box
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/05/2024 to 07/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 14.342.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Carrefour Cora Intermarché Leclerc Independent wholesaler Mr. LECONTE

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Belgium – AL’FEZ brand “Natural Tahini” sesame seed paste – Salmonella

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tahini

In consultation with the AFSCA, Albert Heijn is recalling the sesame seed paste “Natural Tahini” from the AL’FEZ brand (all expiry dates combined). A check carried out by the producer has detected the presence of salmonella in a limited number of products.

Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale. It will be refunded.

Product Description :     

  • Product Category: Sesame Seed Paste
  • Product Name: Natural Tahini 
  • Brand: AL’FEZ
  • EAN code: 5010338300890
  • Expiry date (BDD): all
  • Lot: all
  • Weight: 160g
  • Sales period: from January 1, 2023 to July 11, 2024

Product sold in Albert Heijn stores.

For further information please contact Albert Heijn on: 0800 777 05

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Belgium – Abondance au Lait Raw – cheese from the Pochat & Fils brand

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Brussels, July 12, 2024 – Following an inspection, in order to guarantee consumer safety, the firm SAS FROMAGERIE POCHAT is withdrawing from sale the cheese “Abondance au Lait Cru 200g  ” of the Pochat & Fils brand , sold in the dairy section of certain Carrefour stores in Belgium, and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of E.Coli .

Product Description:

  • Product Name: Raw Milk Abondance
  • Brand: Pochat & Fils
  • EAN code: 3294589448101
  • Best Before Date (BBD): 08/15/2024
  • Lot number: A4164001874
  • Weight: 200 g

All products are being withdrawn from sale. However, some of these products were on the market before the withdrawal measure.

Anyone who still has these products is asked not to consume them and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased for a refund. As a precaution, anyone who has consumed these products and who has symptoms consistent with acute gastroenteritis (i.e. vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, isolated or accompanied by headaches, abdominal cramps, malaise, anorexia, fever, chills, and body aches) is asked to consult their doctor, informing them of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase.

Children and the elderly should be particularly attentive to these symptoms.

For any further information, you can contact Carrefour Belgium customer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

The company SAS FROMAGERIE POCHAT apologizes to Carrefour customers for the inconvenience caused.

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France – Organic IGP Savoie Tomme – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
The Crêt Joli Farm
Model names or references
Organic IGP Savoie Tomme
Product identification
Batch Date
0705 Expiry date 08/31/2024
0905 Expiry date 08/31/2024
Packaging
Sold by the cut in the traditional section and in self-service
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/07/2024 to 07/01/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 74 184 001 CE
Further information
Organic Agriculture
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Satoriz Marcel and son Independents

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Sweden – Protos recalls Smak av Gotland minced lamb with best before date 07-17-2024 – Salmonella

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Protos recalls Smak av Gotland minced lamb with best before date 07-17-2024

2024-07-12

Protos is recalling minced lamb of the Smak av Gotland brand after salmonella was found in a limited batch.

Proto’s press release

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