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UK – Interlink Direct Ltd recalls Wangzhihe (WZH White Bean Curd) because of microbiological contamination – Bacillus cereus

Posted on December 1, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Interlink Direct Ltd is taking the precautionary step of recalling Wangzhihe, (WZH White Bean Curd), because Bacillus cereus has been found in some batches of this product. The possible presence of Bacillus cereus makes this product unsafe to eat.

Product details

Wangzhihe, (WZH White Bean Curd)
Pack size 240g
Batch code all
Best before 28 August 2023

Risk statement

The product listed above might be contaminated with Bacillus cereus.

Symptoms caused by Bacillus cereus can include abdominal pain, stomach cramping, watery diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

Action taken by the company

Interlink Direct Ltd is recalling this product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. 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: WZH White Bean Curd (147.14 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 you would like any further information, please contact Interlink Direct Ltd on 020 3022 7080 or email info@interlink-direct.co.uk.

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France – Mince Meat – Salmonella

Posted on November 30, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Monoprix
  • Model names or references Flesh
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    Sold at the butcher’s stand between 22/11/2022 and 23/11/2022
  • Packaging bulk – butcher stand
  • Marketing start/end date From 22/11/2022 to 23/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark–
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Versailles Monoprix
  • Distributors Monoprix
  • List of points of saleVERSAILLES.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Salmonella detection
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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France -PENNE BOLOGNAISE WITH PARMESAN – Salmonella

Posted on November 30, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Foodmaker
  • Model names or references PENNE BOLOGNAISE WITH PARMESAN
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    sold in the Salad’bar on 11/23/2022
  • Packaging presented in the Salad’bar
  • Marketing start/end date From 23/11/2022 to 23/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale MONOPRIX CAUMARTIN – 56 rue Caumartin 75009 PARIS
  • Distributors MONOPRIX CAUMARTIN – 56 rue Caumartin 75009 PARIS

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Salmonella detection
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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France – Unsalted or semi-salted butter in 125 gr and 250 gr slabs – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name water pit farm
  • Model names or references Unsalted butter 125 g wafer Unsalted butter 250 g wafer Semi-salted butter 125 g wafer Semi-salted butter 250 g wafer
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    lot 92 unsalted and semi-salted butter wafers in 125 gr and 250 gr Use-by date 21/12/2022
  • Products List butter_sheet_for_dossier.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging250 gram blister 125 gram blister
  • Marketing start/end date From 16/11/2022 to 25/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FOSSE AL WATER FARM
  • Further information rectangular butter wafer in 250 gr round butter wafer in 125 gr
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Hauts-de-France, Ile-de-France, Normandy
  • Distributors groceries cheese restaurant
  • List of points of saletableau_revendur_crème.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – shell eggs – Salmonella

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Eggs and egg products
  • Product brand name Organic eggs
  • Model names or references 0FR3811
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    egg code: 0FR3811 bulk eggs
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Sold on the markets: Vaise Valmy market in Lyon on Tuesday mornings; Lyon Montchat market on Wednesday morning; Lyon St Jean market on Thursday morning; Lyon Montplaisir market on Wednesday afternoon; Villefontaine market on Saturday morning; Bourgoin market on Sunday morning
  • Geographic area of ​​saledepartments 38 and 69
  • Distributors Vaise Valmy market in Lyon; Lyon Montchat market; Lyon St Jean market; Lyon Montplaisir market; Grenoble Europole market; Villefontaine market; Bourgoin Market

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of salmonella Labelling anomaly
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Salmonella spp (causative agent of salmonellosis)

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France – RAW CREAM – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name water pit farm
  • Model names or references RAW CREAM POT OF 50 CL RAW CREAM POT OF 25 CL
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    LOT 92 CREAM POT 25CL AND 50 CL Use-by date 04/12/2022
  • Products Listsheets_cream_pot_for_dossier.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging 25 cl jar 50 cl jar
  • Marketing start/end date From 16/11/2022 to 25/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FOSSE AL WATER FARM
  • Further information opaque white jar with a capacity of 25 cl or 50 cl
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Hauts-de-France, Ile-de-France, Normandy
  • Distributors biocoop groceries cheese restaurant
  • List of points of saletableau_revendur_crème.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall listeria detection
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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USA – Holiday Reminder: Raw Dough Can Contain Dangerous Pathogens

Posted on November 29, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

It’s time for the annual holiday reminder: raw dough can contain dangerous pathogens. While most people know that eating raw eggs is risky, fewer know that uncooked flour is also a potential hazard.

The FDA has been warning consumers about the potential dangers of raw eggs for decades. Eggs can carry Salmonella bacteria not only on the shell, but inside the egg itself. Hens can carry the pathogen in their ovaries, so the eggs are then contaminated from the inside out. Always handle raw eggs as if they are contaminated. Cook them thoroughly, and avoid recipes that use raw eggs. Eggs that are pasteurized are safe to eat raw, as long as you follow expiration dates.

There have been outbreaks linked to raw, or uncooked flour, in the past few years. Flour is a raw agricultural product and can be contaminated just like cantaloupe and romaine lettuce.

So when you are baking this holiday season, there are some things to remember. Follow package directions on baking mixes and four containers. Keep flour and eggs away from foods that are eaten uncooked. Refrigerate cookie and pastry dough if you aren’t going to be baking immediately.

Never eat or taste raw dough or cake batter unless it is made with pasteurized eggs and commercial heat-treated flour. Do not make play dough out of raw flour. Don’t use cake mixes to make milkshakes. While there are instructions for heat-treating your flour at home, the FDA doesn’t recommend it, since these treatments may not kill all pathogens. There are several brands of commercial heat-treated flour you can buy. Don’t use raw cookie dough in ice cream.

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Austria – Salame con cinghiale, salami with wild boar, approx. 350g – STEC E.coli

Posted on November 29, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AGES

AGES informs about a recall of the company Interfood Lebensmittelgrosshandel Ges.mbH. The company recalled the product Salame con cinghiale, salami with wild boar, approx. 350g on November 28th, 2022:
© APA/Jody Mattioli
recall reason
Possible contamination with verotoxin-producing E.coli (EHEC)
Marketed by
Interfood food wholesale Ges.mbH
Manufacturer
Antica Macelleria Falorni srl
Expiry Date
02/13/2023
Batch number
22259

Interfood Lebensmittelgrosshandel is recalling the following product for reasons of consumer protection: “Salame con cinghiale, salami with wild boar, approx. 350g” with a best-before date (MHD) of February 13, 2023 and batch number 22259.

The batch number is on the back of the banderole, the best before date on the side. The producer of the product is “Antica Macelleria Falorni srl, Piazza G. Matteotti 71, IT-50022 Greve in Chianti (IT)”.

The affected product with the batch mentioned should no longer be consumed, as it could possibly be contaminated with verotoxin-forming E. coli (EHEC) .

The symptoms of a possible illness with EHEC can be watery diarrhea or nausea, vomiting and/or abdominal pain, in rare cases also fever and bloody diarrhea. The incubation period after consumption is usually one to three days, rarely up to ten days. Babies and children up to preschool age are more likely to become ill. This group, as well as older people or people with a weak immune system, are particularly at risk of developing severe courses and complications (up to and including acute kidney failure).

If consumers experience the symptoms mentioned, they should consult a doctor immediately and the suspicion of EHEC should be pointed out.

Consumers can return the affected batch of this product to the respective points of sale.

Other batches of the same product and other products from the manufacturer are not affected by this recall. This warning does not mean that the hazard was caused by Interfood.

Questions & contact:

Interfood Lebensmittelgrosshandel GmbH
Tel.: 05223 / 56808
Email: office@interfood.at

original recall

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France – “Gourd’o fruits”: gourds of fruit purées without added sugar 12x90g (apple; apple-raspberry; apple-peach; apple-strawberry-banana) – Patulin

Posted on November 28, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Sweet products
  • Product brand name Leader Price
  • Model names or references Pouches of fruit purées without added sugar Leader Price pack of 12 pouches of 90g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3263851994318 MBD:11/15/23 Date of minimum durability 15/11/2023
  • Packaging packs of 12 gourds of 90 g
  • Marketing start/end date From 17/11/2022 to 26/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information MDD: 11/15/23
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors LEADER PRICE and distribution networks of Leader Price, CASINO, VIVAL, SPAR and distribution networks of CASINO

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of patulin >25 micrograms/kg
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Patulin

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Norway – Outbreak of Salmonella

Posted on November 28, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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The Norwegian Food Safety Authority has been notified by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health about a national outbreak of the gastrointestinal bacterium Salmonella Agona. So far, infection has been detected in 31 people. The source of infection is unknown.

The people who have been diagnosed with the bacteria live in 8 different counties. It is therefore likely that they are infected through a food product that is distributed throughout the country.

Salmonella Agona is rarely found in Europe, according to the Institute of Public Health. It has previously been detected in Norway, but then only as isolated cases and usually related to infection abroad.

– The Norwegian Food Safety Authority assists the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and municipal chief physicians in obtaining information from the sick persons and their relatives. Interviews are conducted about what the people have eaten and what they have been in contact with. It may also be appropriate to take samples of food and food residues and food packaging, if possible, to find the source of infection, says Catherine Svindland, senior adviser in the biological food safety section of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.

If a common source of infection from food, animals or the environment is identified, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority will follow up the tracing work along the food chain.

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