Category Archives: Food Microbiology Testing

Czech Republic – Albert almonds natural MAXI PACKAGING 500 g – Visible Mould/Mold

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Place of inspection:
Vyškov ( U Jandovky 127/2, 682 01 Vyškov )
IN: 44012373
Food group: Nuts Nuts

Albert almonds natural MAXI PACKAGING 500 g
Category: Unsafe food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Inside all the checked packages, there was a green mold on the surface of the almonds.

Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

[machine translate]

Batch: L24049
Best date: 20.11.2024
Packaging: 05 PP
The amount of product in the package: 500 g
Producer: IBK Trade as, Dolanská 7/337, 161 Prague 6
Country of origin:  Spain
Date of taking the sample: 5/31/2024
Reference number: 24-000281-SZPI-CZ
Sample was detected by official control of Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority.

Ireland – Recall of specific batches of Etoile de Provence Banon AOP (raw milk goats’ cheese) due to the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.30
Product Identification: Etoile de Provence Banon AOP (raw milk goats’ cheese); pack size: 100g
Batch Code Best-before dates: 12/07/2024 & 19/07/2024
Country Of Origin: France

Message:

The above batches of Etoile de Provence Banon AOP (raw milk goats’ cheese) are being recalled due to the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica.

Nature Of Danger:

Yersinia enterocolitica are bacteria which may be ingested via contaminated food or water. Symptoms of yersiniosis most often develop 3-7 days after infection. Symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, watery or bloody diarrhoea, headaches, and vomiting. Yersiniosis is typically self-limiting, and symptoms can persist from 1-3 days up to 3 weeks. Some individuals are more vulnerable to infection, including young children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

France – Cantal AOP entre-deux with raw milk 180g – STEC E.coli O26

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Cantal Cheesemakers
Model names or references
Cantal AOP entre-deux with raw milk 180g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3492847448003 24157105 Minimum durability date 03/07/2024
Packaging
180g
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/08/2024 to 07/03/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 31.582.001 CE
Further information
sold in the Fresh packaged/cut section
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
INTERMARCHE and LECLERC

Canada – Various Silk and Great Value brand plant based refrigerated beverages recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Gov Canada

Silk - Oat Beverage Original - 1.75 L - Front, Back

Silk - Almond Beverage Original - 1.89 L - Front, Back

Silk - Almond & Coconut Beverage - 1.89 L - Front, Back

Silk - Almond & Cashew Beverage Unsweetened - 1.75 L - Front, Back

Product
Plant based refrigerated beverages
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

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

Distribution
National

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.

France – Natural Tahini 160g – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Soups, sauces and condiments
Product brand name
ALFEZ
Model names or references
Natural Tahini 160g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
5010338300890 3355 Minimum durability date 06/30/2025
5010338300890 4040 Minimum durability date 08/31/2025
Packaging
160g jar
Start/End of marketing date
From 01/23/2024 to 08/31/2025
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
AUCHAN CARREFOUR CORA FRANPRIX SYSTEM U INTERMARCHE LECLERC MONOPRIX NETTO

France – TRAMEZZINO EATALY Sandwich- Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Cereals and bakery products
Product brand name
EATALY
Model names or references
FLOWERS EATALY CLUB FLOWERS EATALY GIALLA PINNA FLOWERS EATALY VEGETARIANO FLOWERS EATALY PRAGA FLOWERS EATALY PROTEIN FLOWERS EATALY TUSCAN FLOWERS EATALY AFFUMICATO
Product identification
Batch Date
L164 – 166 -171 – 173 – 180 Expiry date between 07/19/2024 and 08/19/2024
Products List
2024_07_05_RECALL_OF_EATALY_TRAMEZZINO_PRODUCTS.pdfAttachment
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
ITL 707K CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
EATALY PARIS MARAIS

France – TAGLIATELE WITH SURIMI – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
TAGLIATELE WITH SURIMI
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0209152000000 06/24/2024 to 06/26/2024 Expiry date 02/07/2024
Packaging
Under atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/24/2024 to 06/29/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Leclerc St Pol de Leon
Distributors
Leclerc St Pol de Leon

France – Banon AOP 100g Etoile de Provence naked or wooden bowl – Yersinia enterocolitica

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Star of Provence
Model names or references
Banon AOP cut Banon AOP fresh packaged (wooden bowl)
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3461680002062 All lots Minimum durability date between 06/20/2024 and 07/31/2024
3461680004011 All lots Minimum durability date between 06/20/2024 and 08/02/2024
Packaging
Naked and wooden bowl
Start/End of marketing date
From 05/13/2024 to 06/28/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 04.018.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Carrefour, Leclerc, Intermarché, Auchan, System U, Grand Frais, Metro, Casino, Migros

Italy- HOT SNACK BBQ – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : HOT SNACK BBQ

Name : HOT SNACK BBQ

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 8 July 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Quebec – Warning not to consume various pestos prepared and sold by the Pastina company

Quebec

The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Pastina, located at 355, boulevard Gréber, in Gatineau , is advising the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as they have not been prepared and packaged in a way that ensures their safety. These products could promote the proliferation of the bacteria  Clostridium botulinum .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“PESTO”

250 ML

Units sold
until July 4,
2024

“SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO”

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until July 4, 2024 , in several establishments in the region. The products were packaged in a sealed, transparent plastic container. They were sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or have a suspicious odor, they may be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Food contaminated with the toxin from this bacteria can cause the following symptoms when ingested: facial paralysis, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, and impaired vision and speech. In severe cases, the illness can cause death.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult the Food This hyperlink will open in a new window. section  of the Government of Quebec website. They also have the possibility of registering online to receive, by email, the food  recall This hyperlink will open in a new window. press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQaliments” on X (formerly Twitter) at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliments This hyperlink will open in a new window. .

Risk classification: class 1
Reference number: 5047