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France -PINK BERRY HONEY – Microbial Contamination

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory honey and royal jelly
  • Product brand name THE STRAW IN TAIL
  • Model names or references PINK BERRY HONEY
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    LOT NO. 21258 Use-by date 09/01/2024
  • Packaging GLASS JAR 250G
  • Marketing start/end date From 26/11/2021 to 11/07/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: REUNION (974)
  • Distributors CARREFOUR CANABADY CARREFOUR GRAND LARGE U CHATOIRE LECLERC PORTAL CARREFOUR ST BENOIT CARREFOUR STE CLOTILDE LECLERC LA RAVINE AUCHAN U 14th Meeting Market St-André RUN MARKET ST ANDRE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of germ
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other biological contaminants
  • Additional description of the riskPresence of germ

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Italy VCV VEAL HAMBURGER 200 GR – Salmonella

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Salute

Brand : VITELLO CASA VERCELLI

Name : VCV VEAL HAMBURGER 200 GR

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 9 August 2022

Documentation

Documentation

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Belgium – Seaweed Salad (frozen) “Seaweed Salad” (225g) from Asian Choice brand.

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AFSCA

Mali Asian Market bv recall
Product: Seaweed Salad (frozen) “Seaweed Salad” (225g) from Asian Choice brand.
Problem: Possible presence of type E hepatitis.

In agreement with the AFSCA MALI ASIAN MARKET bv withdraws the seaweed salad (frozen) “Seaweed Salad” of the brand Asian Choice, from sale and recalls it from consumers because of the possible presence of Hepatitis type E MALI

ASIAN MARKET bv asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased, where they will be reimbursed.

Product Description:

Name: Seaweed Salad (Frozen)
Brand: ASIAN CHOICE Best Before
Date (BDD): 25/07/2023
Item Number: DV8010
Sale Period: 16/01/2022 to 04/08/2022
Weight: 225g

The product was distributed by:
MALI ASIAN MARKET (Brugsesteenweg 161; 8500 KORTRIJK).

More information via MALI ASIAN MARKET: HIMPE THIERRY, tel 0478 78 11 36.

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Denmark – Risk of Hepatitis E in seaweed salad

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DVFA

The Chinese Merchant and Asian Market are recalling a lot of seaweed salad, as there is a risk that the product is contaminated with Hepatitis E (updated 09-08-2022 with new points of sale)

Recalled Foods , Published: August 5, 2022

Modified August 9, 2022

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​​Which product:
ASIAN CHOICE Seaweed salad ( see picture )
Net weight: 225g
Valid until 25.07.2023
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Sold in:
The Chinese Merchant in Copenhagen
Asian Market in Grenaa
KFT Jutland
Far-East-Trading in Aarhus
Company that revokes:
DKK Wholesale – The Chinese Merchant, KFT Jylland, Far-East-Trading​ and Asian Market
Cause:
There is a risk that the product is contaminated with Hepatitis E, which is unacceptable in terms of health.
Risk:
There is a risk of infection with Hepatitis E. If you have any questions about symptoms, contact your own doctor or the doctor on call.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it

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Canada – Sober Island brand OG Oysters recalled due to generic E. coli

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CFIA

Summary

Product
OG Oysters
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – E. Coli – other pathogenic
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions
Retail

Sober Island brand OG Oysters recalled due to generic E. coli.
The recalled product was sold in Nova Scotia.

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New Zealand – Algota brand Sesame Tahini, Halvah Tahini and Halvah with Pistachio

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MPI

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Finland – Listeria in the broad bean product

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Epressi

Beanit broad bean crumble umami, 250 g product package.

Raisio Oyj has announced the recall of the Beanit® broad bean umami 250 g product. Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, i.e. listeria, has been found in two batches of the product during self-monitoring. According to the company, listeria has entered the product from the packaging line during packaging, and it does not come from the raw materials. The recall applies to batches of the product with an expiration date of August 25, 2022 and August 26, 2022. The products have been sold in retail stores all over Finland.

More information for consumers can be found in the company’s bulletin .

Those who bought the product can contact Raisio’s consumer service. The contact form can be found at: https://www.raisio.com/ota-yhteytta/kuluttajapalvelu/

Those who bought the product can also contact the consumer service by phone:

02 4432 022 (8-12 August 2022 from 8am-11am)

The matter is handled at the Food Agency by Chief Inspector Paula Hietanen, firstname.surname@ruokavirasto.fi .

Picture of the products
(Photo: Raisio Oyj)

 

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Whole dried bongas – Histamine

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name AFROASE
  • Model names or references AFROASE DRIED BONGA WHOLE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    WB15.22/23 Date of minimum durability 31/12/2022
  • Packaging Plastic wrap
  • Marketing start/end date From 16/01/2022 to 08/08/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Specialized retailers
  • List of points of saleLIST_RETAILERS.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Histamine levels above the norm.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other biological contaminants
  • Additional description of the risk Histamine food poisonings appear between half an hour and a few hours after consumption of the incriminated food and consist of an acute allergy.

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France – SLICED PORK. BI – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name NGOC XUYEN SAIGON
  • Model names or references NGOC XUYEN SAIGON BI PORK SLICED
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3557240000057 see attached product list Use-by date 02/08/2022
  • Products List PRODUCT_IDENTIFICATION.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging TRAYS UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE
  • Marketing start/end date From 19/07/2022 to 02/08/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EXEMPTION NUMBER 75-113-018
  • Further information BI PORK SLICED
  • Geographic area of ​​sale ILE-DE-FRANCE
  • Distributors ngoc xuyen saigon
  • List of points of sale client_list_.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall listeria monocytogenes <10ufc/g
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Crottin des Alpines – Cheese nut – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name The Alpines
  • Model names or references Crottins Cheesemaker’s Nut Ash Cheesemaker’s Nut with Fenugreek Seeds
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    0725 Date of minimum durability 08/25/2022
  • Packaging individually or in wooden crate X6 or x12
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/08/2022 to 09/08/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark50,363,005
  • Further information Crottins des Alpines Goat Cheese presented with a label containing red writing and marked Les Alpines in large type Cheese Nut from the cheese maker with Fenugreek Seeds, is characterized by a white hexagonal shape revealing the seeds Cheese Nut from the cheese maker Cendré, is characterized by a silver-colored hexagonal shape
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Wholesaler – Traditional GMS department – Cheese dairyman – and itinerant trader
  • List of points of saleappro_725___730.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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