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Belgium – “Natural Tahini” sesame cream 160 g from the AL’FEZ brand – Salmonella

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AFSCA

tahini

During a check carried out by the producer, the presence of salmonella was detected in a limited number of “Natural Tahini” products of the AL’FEZ brand with the expiry date 07-2025.

As a result, products with the above-mentioned expiration date will be removed from the shelves in all stores. Consumers who have purchased this product are requested not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale.

Product Description :         

Product Category: Sesame Cream

Product Name: Natural Tahini

Brand: AL’FEZ

EAN code: 5010338300890

Expiration date (THT): 07/2025

Weight: 160 g

Sales period: from April 19, 2024

This product was distributed in Belgium in Delhaize and Intermarché stores.

For further information, customers can contact Pietercil Delby’s on 0473 32 34 45.

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New Zealand – Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste – Salmonella

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MPI

7 July 2024: AB World Foods Pty Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste (160g) due to possible presence of Salmonella.

Product type Tahini
Name of product (size) Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste (160g)
Batch marking 3355
Date marking BEST BEFORE: 06 2025
Package size and description The product is sold in a 160g jar.
Distribution The product is imported from Australia and manufactured in Poland.

The product has been sold by Foodstuffs South Island in selected supermarkets throughout the South Island.

The product has not been re-exported.

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 – Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste [PDF, 99KB]

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date marking and batch number on the product.

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

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

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact AB World Foods Pty Ltd:

  • Phone: 0800 44 96 60.

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Australia – AB World Foods – Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste 160g – Salmonella

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FSANZ

Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste 160g

AB World Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale nationally in Woolworths stores. 

Date Marking: Best Before 06 2025

Problem:

The recall is due to microbial (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 the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

AB World Foods Pty Ltd

1800132347

Related Links:

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USA – Al-Safa US LLC Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

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FSIS USDA

Al-Safa US LLC, the importer of record located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 2,010 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The frozen ready-to-eat chicken products were produced on June 5, 2024, in Canada and imported to the U.S. on June 13, 2024, and June 21, 2024. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 12.1-oz. cardboard box package containing “Al Safa Halal Charcoal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebab Grilled, Minced, Chicken Patty Kebab” with “NOV 30 25” and “0605404” printed on a sticker on the outside of the package.
  • 14.11-oz. cardboard box package containing “Al Safa Halal Fully Cooked Chicken Chapli Kebab Seasoned Chicken Patty” with “NOV 30 25” and “0605416” printed on a sticker on the outside of the package.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “866” inside the Canadian mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine product testing and the results indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

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Canada – Al’Fez brand Natural Tahini recalled due to Salmonella

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Gov Canada

Al'Fez Brand - Natural Tahini - 160 g - Front

Product
Tahini
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

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

Distribution
National
Online

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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UK -AB World Foods Ltd recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini because of contamination with Salmonella

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FSA

AB World Foods Ltd is recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini because Salmonella has been found in some batches of the product.

Product details

Al’Fez Natural Tahini
Pack size 160g
Batch code 3355, 4004, 4023, 4024, 4039, 4040
Best before June 2025, July 2025 and August 2025

Risk statement

Salmonella has been found in some batches of the product listed above.

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

Action taken by the company

AB World Foods Ltd 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 notice.

Customer notice: AB World Foods Ltd is recalling Al Fez Natural Tahini (60.26 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. For further information, please contact the Al’Fez customer care team on 0800 0195 617 or by email at consumer.services@abworldfoods.com.

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Hungary – Auchan Premium MMM! Cantal medium-long ripened cheese OEM 250 g – STEC E.coli O26

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NEBIH

Name of Product Auchan Premium MMM! Cantal medium-long ripened cheese OEM 250 g
Nature of the problem Microbiological non-compliance (E.coli)
DetailsNébih asks customers not to consume the product that matches the identification data below!

Notifier: Auchan Magyarország Kft.

Product name: Auchan Premium MMM! Cantal medium-long ripened cheese OEM 250 g

Distributor: AUCHAN Magyarország Kft.

Picture of the product :


Nature of the problem: Microbiological non-conformity ( E.coli )

Bar code : 3596710160730

Quality retention period : 24.07.2024

Item ID : 24156104

Action: Product recall

You can read more about the nature of the problem here .

The affected product can be returned to any Auchan store, the price of the product will be refunded even without a block. The store chain informed its customers about the recall on its website .

The product recall only applies to the product identified by the above data.

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Italy- Salamini Italiani alla Cacciatora DOP – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Viaggio nel gusto

Name : Salamini Italiani alla Cacciatora DOP

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 5 July 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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France CANTAL BETWEEN TWO AOP 1/4 WHEEL and 1/8 WHEEL (SOLD IN THE CUTTING SECTION) – STEC E.coli O26

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
OUR REGIONS HAVE TALENT
Model names or references
CANTAL BETWEEN TWO AOP 1/4 WHEEL and 1/8 WHEEL (SOLD IN THE CUTTING SECTION)
Product identification
Batch Date
15531574 Minimum durability date 09/07/2024
15631574 Minimum durability date 10/07/2024
15731574 Minimum durability date 11/07/2024
15831574 Minimum durability date 12/07/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/06/2024 to 04/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 15.196.001.CE
Further information
The products were sold in the cutting section.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
E.LECLERC

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France – CANTAL BETWEEN TWO AOP 200G – STEC E.coli 026

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RASFF

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
THE CHEESE WORKSHOP – OUR REGIONS HAVE TALENT
Model names or references
CANTAL BETWEEN TWO AOP 200G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3564709190280 24157105 Minimum durability date 03/07/2024
Packaging
200G
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/08/2024 to 07/04/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 31.582.001.CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
E.LECLERC

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