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RASFF Alerts – Yeasts and Moulds – Stirred Yoghurts

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Presence of yeasts and moulds in stirred and steamed yoghurts from France in Ireland and the UK

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Breaded Poultry Cutlets – VP Salmon Outbreak

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Detection of listeria monocytogenes in breaded poultry cutlets from France in Belgium

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Information on outbreak with Listeria monocytogenes serotype IIa ST37 in Sweden, from vacuum-packed salmon

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RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Poultry Products – Turkey Drumstick Mince – Chicken Minced Meat – Chicken Doner Kebab Meat – Black Pepper- Eggs

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Salmonella Stanley in fresh turkey drumstick minced meat from Hungary in Slovakia

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Salmonella Enteritidis in chilled poultry cuts from Poland in the Czech Republic

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Salmonella paratyphi b in frozen chicken minced meat from Holland in Italy

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Salmonella in Frozen Chicken Doner Kebab from Italy in France

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Salmonella infantis in kebab from Poland in Italy

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Salmonella spp in frozen chicken kebab from Poland in Slovakia

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Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

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Eggs from a Dutch stable that tested positive for Salmonella in Germany

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Salmonella Typhimurium in turkey meat from Hungary in Romania

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Germany – Sliced ​​Deer Salami 60g ATM brand BEST MOMENTS – STEC E.coli

Posted on November 15, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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As a precautionary measure, the company G. Pfitscher GmbH, Burgstall, Italy, is recalling the product sliced ​​deer salami 60g ATM brand BEST MOMENTS.


The reason for the precautionary recall of the affected batch/article, in consultation with the responsible authority, is that Escherichia coli VTEC has been detected in individual products. These can lead to diarrhea and nausea. Consumers who have consumed the above product and are suffering from the symptoms described are asked to consult a doctor immediately. A health risk cannot be ruled out with absolute certainty.


							

	
			

				
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France – CHICKEN FILLET – Salmonella


			

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  • Product category Food
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  • Product subcategory Others
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  • Product brand name Intermarché
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  • Model names or references CHICKEN FILLET
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  • Product identification

    

    


    
Batch
Date

    
    


    
231013
Use-by date 10/23/2023

    
    

    

    

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  • Packaging SOLD IN LOT OF TWO OR THREE PIECES or in the TRADITIONAL BUTCHER DEPARTMENT
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  • Start/end date of marketing From 10/20/2023 to 10/26/2023
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  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
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  • Further information CHICKEN FILET sold in the traditional butchery section as well as in the self-service section with a shelf life: 10/23/2023
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  • Geographical sales area CHATILLON SUR SEINE
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  • Distributors INTERMARCHE CHATILLON SUR SEINE
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France – Pepper and pepper sheep cheese – Listeria monocytogenes


			

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  • Product category Food
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  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
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  • Product brand name Kukulu, Ezpela, Tomme d’Espelette, Kalaka
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  • Model names or references Sheep’s cheese pepper pepper format 4kg, 600g and 1kg
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  • Product identification

    

    


    
Batch
Date

    
    


    
BP51023-1KG
Minimum durability date between 12/27/2023 and 02/14/2024

    

    
BP51023-4KG
Minimum durability date between 12/12/2023 and 12/24/2023

    

    
BP51023-600GR
Minimum durability date between 11/02/2023 and 01/17/2024

    
    

    

    

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  • Packaging Whole Tomme
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  • Start/end date of marketing From 06/15/2023 to 08/31/2023
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  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
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  • Health mark FR64213100CE
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  • Further information Sheep’s Tommette Red Pepper Chili Powder sold in cut sections or self-service packaged, naked, cheese+jam/jelly batch
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  • Geographical sales area Whole France
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  • Distributors Supermarkets, Wholesalers, Creameries
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France – Sterilized beetroot in jar – Clostridium botulinum


			

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  • Product category Food
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  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
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  • Product brand name The Prado Gardens
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  • Model names or references Lot 154-2
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  • Product identification

    

    


    
Batch
Date

    
    


    
lot 154-2
Minimum durability date 09/30/2025

    
    

    

    

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  • Packaging 600 g jar
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  • Start/end date of marketing Until 10/11/2023
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  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
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  • Further information RAS
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  • Geographical sales area Department of Isère
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  • Distributors Local producers’ store: Délices des champs in Saint-Siméon de Bressieux
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France – Meat sausage Casings Natural – Listeria monocytogenes


			

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  • Product category Food
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  • Product subcategory Meats
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  • Product brand name Metzger-Muller
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  • Model names or references Meat sausage natural casings cut Meat sausage natural casings vacuum-packed 1/2
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  • Product identification

    

    


    
GTIN
Batch
Date

    
    


    
3272120052000
13299076
Use-by date between 11/22/2023 and 12/03/2023

    

    
3272120012004
13296092
Use-by date between 10/31/2023 and 11/05/2023

    

    
3272120052000
13298121
Use-by date between 11/21/2023 and 12/02/2023

    
    

    

    

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  • Packaging Vacuum and Bulk
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  • Start/end date of marketing From 10/25/2023 to 11/03/2023
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  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
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  • Health mark FR 67-226-002 CE
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  • Geographical sales area Whole France
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  • Distributors AUCHAN CARREFOUR LECLERC CORA MATCH INTERMARCHE SUPER U
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  • List of points of saleCUSTOMER_LIST.pdf
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France – Cheese – Fenugreek raclette – Listeria monocytogenes


			

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  • Product category Food
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  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
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  • Product brand name Unbranded (sold at traditional stands)
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  • Model names or references Fenugreek raclette sold at the traditional stand between 10/27/23 and 11/09/23
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  • Product identification

    

    


    
GTIN
Batch

    
    


    
0205415000000
Products sold between 10/27/23 and 11/09/23

    
    

    

    

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  • Packaging Sold by the cut at the traditional cheese stand
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  • Start/end date of marketing From 10/27/2023 to 11/09/2023
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  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
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  • Geographical sales area Poitiers Saint-Benoit
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  • Distributors E.Leclerc Poitiers Saint-Benoit
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France – Cooked whelks – Listeria monocytogenes


			

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  • Product category Food
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  • Product subcategory Fishing and aquaculture products
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  • Product brand name E.LECLERC ATOUT SUD
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  • Model names or references Cooked whelks
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  • Product identification

    

    


    
GTIN
Batch
Date

    
    


    
0202461000000
Use-by date between 10/11/2023 and 13/11/2023

    

    
0224716000000
Sold on the traditional shelf between 07/11 and 10/11/2023 inclusive

    
    

    

    

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  • Start/end date of marketing From 07/11/2023 to 10/11/2023
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  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
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  • Geographical sales area E.LECLERC ATOUT SUD
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  • Distributors E.LECLERC ATOUT SUD
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