Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

Salmonella spp. in walnut kernels (raw material) from the United States in Germany

Salmonella in black pepper from Brazil in France

Salmonella spp. in ground melon seeds from Nigeria, via the Netherlands in Germany

Salmonella Infantis in chilled chicken breast from Ukraine in Czech Republic, Hungary and the Netherlands

Salmonella spp. in hulled sesame seeds from India in Greece

Salmonella in sesame seeds from Sudan in Turkey and Greece

Salmonella spp. in Tahini from Syria in Greece

Salmonella from group O:4 (B) in chilled fresh turkey fillet from Poland in the Czech Republic – Germany and the Netherlands

Salmonella Infantis (in 1 out of 5 units) and Salmonella Newport (in1 out of 5 units) in fresh chicken thighs from Poland in Latvia

Salmonella Newport in frozen chicken wings from Poland in Italy

Salmonella Ohio in frozen shelled clams from Turkey in Italy

Salmonella in Tahini from United Kingdom in Belgium, Curaçao, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Portugal, Spain.

Salmonella spp. in chilled, marinated chicken wings from Romania in Hungary

Salmonella Enteritidis in Frozen Chicken and Turkey Kebabs from Poland in Italy

Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis in frozen chicken inner fillets produced in Slovakia, from chickens slaughtered in Ukraine in Lithuania

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France – Smoked trout cubes 100g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 12, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Smart price
Model names or references
Smoked trout cubes 100g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760261181005 190 fr Expiry date 07/26/2024
Packaging
Tray in protective atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/08/2024 to 07/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 62 667 200 CE
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
Fresh, Grand frais, mon-marché.fr, Biofrais

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France – ABONDANCE AOP 250G – STEC E.coli O26

Posted on July 12, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
OUR REGIONS HAVE TALENT
Model names or references
ABONDANCE AOP 250G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3564709181011 A4164001274 Minimum durability date 08/15/2024
3564709181011 A4157001463 Minimum durability date 04/08/2024
Packaging
250G
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/14/2024 to 07/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 74.011.060 CE
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
E.LECLERC

Posted in E.coli O26, E.coli O26 :H11, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, STEC, STEC E.coli

France – SARDINE FILLET UNDER SKIN – Histamine

Posted on July 12, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
SARDINE FILLET UNDER SKIN
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0230111000000 181 Expiry date 05/07/2024
Packaging
Tray packaging under skin – variable weight
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/29/2023 to 07/05/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Further information
Sold in the self-service fish counter
Geographic area of sale
E.Leclerc Luçon
Distributors
E.Leclerc Luçon

France – St Nectaire AOP farmer on straw Le Pailloux – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 12, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
St Nectaire AOP farmer on straw Le Pailloux
Product identification
Batch Date
05M290524 and 05J090524 Expiry date between 06/17/2024 and 08/10/2024
Packaging
clingfilm
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/06/2024 to 08/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
Product distributed in the GRAND FRAIS, FRESH, Mon Marché stores (online sales)

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France- Mackerel fillet in the traditional section – Histamine

Posted on July 12, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Mackerel fillet
Product identification
GTIN Batch
2406213103003000 24173
Packaging
BULK
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/22/2024 to 06/25/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR62.160.205 CE
Geographic area of sale
LECLERC OBERNAI
Distributors
LECLERC OBERNAI

France – Natural tahini 160g – Salmonella

Posted on July 12, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Soups, sauces and condiments
Product brand name
ALFEZ
Model names or references
ALFEZ NATURAL TAHINI 160g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
5010338300890 All lots Minimum durability date between 07/31/2024 and 11/30/2025
Packaging
160g jar
Start/End of marketing date
From 02/24/2023 to 07/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
AUCHAN B&M CARREFOUR CORA SODICA SODIGERMAIN FRANPRIX GALERIES GOURMANDES SYSTEM U INTERMARCHE LECLERC MONOPRIX SCHIEVER NETTO

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UK – Update 1: AB World Foods Ltd recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini because of contamination with Salmonella

Posted on July 12, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

FSA

AB World Foods Ltd is recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini because Salmonella has been found in the product. This product recall has been extended to include more ‘best before end’ dates and an additional pack size. This replaces the previous alert.

Product details

Al’Fez Natural Tahini
Pack size	160g and 270g
Best before	All date codes between July 2024 and December 2025

Risk statement

Salmonella has been found in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

AB World Foods is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached recall notice.

Customer Notice: Al’Fez Natural Tahini (Update 1) (279.54 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. If bought online and for further information, please contact the Al’Fez customer care team on 0800 0195 617 or by email at consumer.services@abworldfoods.com.

Related alerts

FSA-PRIN-34-2024: AB World Foods Ltd recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini because of contamination with Salmonella

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Luxembourg – Tahini natural from the AL’FEZ brand – Salmonella

Posted on July 11, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

SAP

Name	Natural Tahini
Brand	AL’FEZ
Unit	160 g
Barcode	5010338300890
Use-by date (UBD)	07/2025
Sale period	from April 19, 2024

Danger : Possible 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.

ALDI Stores Stonemill Sesame Seeds 60g Recall Notice PDF 414kb.pdf

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Australia – ALDI Stores – Stonemill Sesame Seeds 60g – Salmonella

Posted on July 10, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Stonemill Sesame Seeds 60g.png

The recalled product has been available for sale in ALDI Stores in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

Date Marking: All date codes (VIC, SA, WA)

Problem:

The recall is due to Salmonella contamination.

Food safety hazard:

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

What to do:

Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product to any ALDI Store for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

ALDI Food Recall Hotline on 1800 709 993

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