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New Zealand – Papamoa Spice King brand Sesame Seed – Salmonella

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Centamax Dairy Limited is recalling a specific batch of Papamoa Spice King brand Sesame Seed due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product identification
Product type Sesame Seed
Name of product (size) Sesame Seeds White (sold in bulk bin)
Date marking Sold from 27 June 2024 up to and including 19 July 2024
Distribution The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product is sold at Papamoa Spice King, Unit 2, 18 Gravatt Road, Papamoa.
Notes This recall does not affect any other products sold at Papamoa Spice King.

Consumer advice

Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to the retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Centamax Dairy Ltd:

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France – BURRATA – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
THE CRUSADERS
Model names or references
BURRATA SACHET 125 GRAMS
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3564706732285 L181 Expiry date 07/23/2024
Packaging
SACHET 125 GRAMS
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/03/2024 to 07/19/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
IT 15 332 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
E.LECLERC

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New Zealand – Apna Spice and Grocery store brand Sesame Seed – Salmonella

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Apna Spice and Grocery store is recalling a specific batch of Sesame seed due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product identification

Product type

Sesame Seed

Name of product (size)

Sesame Seed (sold in bulk bin)

Date marking

The product sold between 12 July 2024 to 19 July 2024.

Package size and description

 The product is sold in bulk bin.

Distribution

The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product is sold at Apna Spice and Grocery store – 165 Great South Road Manurewa, Auckland.

Consumer advice

Consumers are asked to check the date of sesame seed purchase.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Apna Spice and Grocery store:

  • Phone: : 09 266 3919
  • Address: 165 Great South Road Manurewa, Auckland.

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New Zealand – My Food Bag Ltd White Sesame Seed and products containing sesame seeds – Salmonella

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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19 July 2024: This recall has been updated to include various products containing sesame seed, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

19 July 2024: My Food Bag is recalling a specific batch of White Sesame Seed and various products containing sesame seeds, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product identification
Product type Sesame seed
Name of product (size) White Sesame Seed (10g)
Batch marking AAI/3890
Package size and description The product is sold in a 10g paper packet.
Distribution The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product was delivered through My Food Bag between 6 July and 22 July 2024.
Product identification
Product type Condiments
Name of product (size) and date marking (Best before date) Ssamjang (50g) – 3/08/2024

Ssamjang (100g) – 3/08/24, 08/08/24

Falafel Paste (100g) – 6/08/2024

Sesame Peanut Dressing (50g) – 22/08/2024

Gluten Free Korean Soy chilli Sauce (100g) – 27/08/2024

Korean Soy Chilli Sauce (50g, 100g) – 27/08/2024

Korean Sticky Chilli Sauce (100g) – 10/10/2025, 15/01/25, 16/01/25

Creamy Roasted Sesame Dressing (50g, 100g) – 15/08/2024

Wasabi Ginger Dressing (50g, 100g) – 17/08/2024, 28/07/24

Korean Sticky Chilli Sauce (100g) – 27/12/2024
Distribution The products have not been exported.

The products were delivered through My Food Bag between 6 July and 22 July 2024.

Consumer advice

Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. Affected product should be disposed of.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact My Food Bag Ltd:

  • Phone: 0800 46 93 66
  • Address: 56 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland.

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New Zealand – Various Bread Products containing Sesame Seeds – Salmonella

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Various brands of bread products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. These products contain sesame seeds sourced from Davis Trading Company Ltd.

Product identification
Name of product (size) Dough Boys Limited (Daily Bread) Hamburger Buns and Ham and Cheese Croissants
Date marking Products purchased on 18/07/2024 with a best before date of 19/07/2024
Distribution The products are sold at Dough Boys Limited (Daily Bread) stores throughout Auckland.

The products have not been exported.
Who to contact If you have questions, contact Dough Boys Limited.

Phone: 021 799 240.

Consumer advice

Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

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France – WRAP FALAFEL 180g MONOPRIX – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
MONOPRICE
Model names or references
WRAP FALAFEL 180G MONOPRIX
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3350033694712 18306360 Expiry date 07/15/2024
3350033694712 18307360 Expiry date 07/15/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 02/07/2024 to 15/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
MONOPRICE

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New Zealand – Classic Taste brand Sesame Seed – Salmonella

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Auckland Fruit Market Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Classic Taste brand Sesame Seed White due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product identification
Product type Sesame Seed
Name of product (size) Sesame Seed (200g)
Date marking Best before date: 30 JUN 2025

Batch: 1241
Package size and description The product is sold in a 200g plastic package.
Distribution The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product has been sold at the following stores:

  • Asian Kai, 8 Gascoigne Street, Taupo
  • Bells Produce, 77 North Road, Kaitaia
  • City Green Ltd, 44 Parumoana Street, Porirua
  • Farmers Fresh Fruit N Vege Supermarket, 131 Pilkington Road, Auckland
  • Field Fresh, 51A George Street, Tuakau
  • Fresh And More, 109 Parrs Cross Road, Auckland
  • Fresh and Save Pukekohe, 241 Manukau Road, Auckland
  • Fresh Pic New Zealand Ltd, 165 Main Road, Clive
  • Froot King, 29 Jesmond Street, Ngaruawahia
  • Fruit Monster, 110 Lake Road, Rotorua
  • Fruit World Hobsonville, 116 Hobsonville Road, Auckland
  • Fruit World Howick, 219 Moore Street, Auckland
  • Fruit World New Lynn, 10C Margan Avenue, Auckland
  • Fruit World Northcross, 7/178 Carlisle Road, Auckland
  • Fruit World Pukekohe, 4 Stadium Drive, Auckland
  • Green Garden, 2/347 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier
  • Kumeu Produce Market, 407 State Highway 16, Auckland
  • Magic Fresh, 22 Tuhikaramea Road, Dinsdale, Hamilton
  • Redberry Supermarket, 130 Broadway, Matamata
  • Saveway Papakura, 303-305 Great South Road, Auckland
  • Seasons Market Massey, 7-9 Red Hills Road, Auckland
  • Sunhill Fresh Market, 315-317 St Johns Road, Auckland
  • Supa Fruit Mart, 6/41 Bute Road, Auckland
  • The Fresh Market Devonport, 12 Clarence Street, Auckland
  • The Fresh Market CBD, 6/205 Queen Street, Auckland
Notes This recall does not affect any other Classic Taste brand products.

Point of sale notice for retailers

If you are a retailer of the product in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.

Point of sale notice – Classic Taste brand Sesame Seed White [PDF, 95KB]

Consumer advice

Consumers are asked to check the date and ocation of Sesame Seed purchase.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

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France – Sardine 10/+ – Histamine

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
France Pavilion
Model names or references
Sardine 10/+
Product identification
GTIN Batch
0231104000000 24.190 SG CC
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/25/2024 to 06/29/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 53.121.035 CE
Further information
The product was sold in the traditional fishmonger’s department between 06/25/2024 and 06/29/2024
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: HAUTE-SAONE (70)
Distributors
LECLERC HERICOURT

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New Zealand – Grand Market brand Sesame Seed – Salmonella

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Grand Market Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Grand Market brand Sesame Seed due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product identification
Product type

Sesame Seed

Name of product (size)

Sesame Seeds White Hulled (sold in bulk bins)

Date marking

Product sold between 8 July 2024, up to and including 18 July 2024
Package size and description

The product is sold in bulk bins.
Distribution

The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product has been sold at 1/2 Triangle Road, Massey, Auckland.

Notes

This recall does not affect any other products sold from Grand Market.

Consumer advice
Consumers are asked to check the date of purchase and location of Sesame Seed purchase.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact
If you have questions, contact Grand Market Limited:

Phone: 09 200 4554.

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New Zealand – Food 4 Less Otahuhu brand Sesame Seed – Salmonella

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Globex Import and Export Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Food 4 Less Otahuhu brand Sesame Seed due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The product was sourced from Davis Trading.

Product identification
Product type Sesame Seed
Name of product (size) Sesame Seed (sold in bulk bins)
Date marking Product sold between 12 June 2024 up to and including 18 July 2024
Package size and description The product is sold in bulk bins.
Distribution The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product has been sold at Food 4 Less Otahuhu, 64 Atkinson Avenue, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland.
Notes This recall does not affect any other products sold from Food 4 Less Ōtāhuhu.

Consumer advice

Consumers are asked to check the date of purchase and location of Sesame Seed purchase.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Globex Import and Export Ltd:

  • Phone: 021 269 87 40.

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