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Belgium – Barry Callebaut detected Salmonella positive production lot in Wieze

Posted on July 4, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Barry Callebaut

  • Barry Callebaut detected a salmonella positive production lot manufactured in the chocolate factory in Wieze/Belgium
  • All chocolate products manufactured in Wieze since June 25 were placed on hold
  • As precautionary measure, Barry Callebaut stopped chocolate production in Wieze, while continuing the root cause analysis and risk assessment
  • When the analyses is completed, all chocolate production lines will be cleaned and disinfected before resuming the production process

On Monday June 27, Barry Callebaut detected a salmonella positive production lot manufactured in Wieze, Belgium. For Barry Callebaut food safety is paramount. Our robust food safety programs in place allowed us to quickly identify lecithin as the source of the contamination. Barry Callebaut informed the Belgian food authorities (FAVV) about the incident and has taken the precautionary measure to stop all chocolate production lines and to block all products manufactured since the time of testing. We are currently reaching out to all customers who may have received impacted products. The chocolate production in Wieze will remain suspended until further notice.

Our quality experts identified lecithin as the source of the contamination. As lecithin is used in all chocolate production, we have taken the precautionary measure to stop all production lines and to block all products manufactured since the time of testing, while we continue the root cause analysis and risk assessment. Out of precaution, we have also asked our customers to block any shipped products.

Food Safety is paramount for Barry Callebaut and this is a very exceptional case. Not only do we have a Food Safety charter and procedure in place, we also have over 230 people working on food safety and quality in Europe. In our local site in Wieze, we train our people to recognize food safety risks. This allowed us to quickly identify the risk and successfully start the root cause analysis.

Barry Callebaut will now take the time to continue with the very diligent root cause analysis – keeping the FAVV informed in the process. When that is completed the lines will be cleaned and disinfected before resuming the production process.

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RASFF Alerts – E.coli – Cheese

Posted on July 1, 2022 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

E. coli in cheese product from France (presumably not on the market) in Denmark

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France – Raw milk sheep’s cheese sold in the cut cheese department of the Peyrehorade Market store between June 14 and 27, 2022 – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 30, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Raw milk sheep’s cheese sold in the cut cheese department of the Peyrehorade Market store between June 14 and 27, 2022
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    0200505000000 marketed from 14/06 to 27/06 Peyrehorade Market cut cheese section Use-by date between 06/19/2022 and 06/30/2022
  • Packaging film packaging
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/14/2022 to 06/27/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Raw milk sheep’s cheese sold in the cut cheese department of the Peyrehorade Market store between June 14 and 27, 2022
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Carrefour Market Peyrehorade
  • Distributors Carrefour Market Peyrehorade ONLY

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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Norway – MENU recalls various cold cuts salads – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 29, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Matportalen

The producer has been diagnosed with Listeria monocytogenes in its production and therefore withdraws MENU Tzatziki, MENU Italian salad with ham, MENU crayfish tails in mayonnaise and MENU Whale salad. Listeria bacteria can pose a risk of serious illness in pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

The withdrawal applies to the following item:

  • Product name: MENU Tzatziki 200g
  • Name of company that recalls the goods: Matbørsen AS
  • Production business: Gorines AS
  • GTIN F-Pak: 7055330008496
  • Batch / lot no .: 220613
  • Last consumption date: 07.07.2022
  • Product name: MENU Italian salad with ham 200g
  • Name of company that recalls the goods: Matbørsen AS
  • Production business: Gorines AS
  • GTIN F-Pak: 7055330008045
  • Batch / lot no .: 220613
  • Last consumption date: 13.07.2022
  • Product name: MENU Crayfish tails in mayonnaise 200g
  • Name of company that recalls the goods: Matbørsen AS
  • Production business: Gorines AS
  • GTIN F-Pak: 7055330008885
  • Batch / lot no .: 220613
  • Last consumption date: 13.07.2022
  • Product name: MENU Whale salad 200g
  • Name of company that recalls the goods: Matbørsen AS
  • Production business: Gorines AS
  • GTIN F-Pak: 7055330007987
  • Batch / lot no .: 220613
  • Last consumption date: 19.07.2022

These products are sold in MENU stores across the country.

Consumers are asked to discard the product or return it to the store it was purchased for a refund.

Current products have been removed from the stores.

Press inquiries:

Birgit Nordvik , Quality Manager MatBørsen AS: 979 57 315.

Contact person:

Nina Horn Hynne , Head of Communications Menu: 934 44 213 .

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USA – Wegmans recalls Vidalia onions over Listeria concerns

Posted on June 28, 2022 by | Leave a comment

LEX

Wegmans is recalling Vidalia Onions from its stores because of potential Listeria contamination.

The potentially impacted product was sold from June 23 through June 24. There is concern that consumers may have the onions in their homes because of their long shelf life.

Recalled product:

  • Vidalia Onions sold by the pound
  • May have a 4-digit PLU sticker on the product (4159 or 4166)

Products were sold in the following store locations stated in the link above.

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France – Stuffed Veal – Salmonella

Posted on June 28, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand namebi1
  • Model names or references Veal paupiettes made in store and sold in the traditional department
  • Identification of products
    Batch
    All lots
  • Packaging Traditional spoke belly
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/13/2022 to 06/17/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: COTE-D’OR (21)
  • Distributors bi1 toutry

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – Belle France shell eggs – Salmonella

Posted on June 28, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Eggs and egg products
  • Product brand name BEAUTIFUL FRANCE
  • Model names or references12 fresh eggs raised on the floor medium or large Belle France 6 fresh eggs raised on the floor medium or large Belle France 12 fresh eggs dated the day of laying medium Belle France 6 fresh eggs dated the day of lay large Belle France
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    3258561421551 Use-by date 05/28/2022
    3258561421551 Use-by date 06/03/2022
    3258561421537 Use-by date 06/03/2022
    3258561421537 Use-by date 09/06/2022
    3258561421599 Use-by date 06/03/2022
    3258561421599 Use-by date 09/06/2022
    3258561421575 Use-by date 06/03/2022
    3258561421575 Use-by date 09/06/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/03/2022 to 06/16/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Ladybug; Cocci Market; Cool Basket; Rapid’Market; independent convenience stores

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France- Snout Salad – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 28, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name MAURER CRAFTSMAN
  • Model names or references Snout Salad
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22150 Use-by date 06/25/2022
  • Products List action-plan_charcuterie_ph.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging Product available in the traditional service of the ARTISAN MAURER charcuterie department
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/13/2022 to 06/24/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Distributors Crossroads Sallanches

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Analysis: Listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)
    Other risk

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France – ECOPRIX shell eggs – Salmonella

Posted on June 28, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Eggs and egg products
  • Product brand name ECOPRICE
  • Model names or references10 medium fresh eggs ECOPRIX 10 fresh eggs raised on the floor ECOPRIX
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Date
    3258565420772 Use-by date 06/24/2022
    3258565420796 Use-by date 06/25/2022
    3258565420796 Use-by date 01/07/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/03/2022 to 06/16/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Ladybug; Cocci Market; Cool Basket; Rapid’Market; Independent convenience stores

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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France – DAY-DATED EGGS FROM LAYING HENS FARMED ON THE FLOOR – Salmonella

Posted on June 28, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Eggs and egg products
  • Product brand name EGGS FROM OUR REGIONS
  • Model names or references DAY-DATED EGGS FROM LAYING HENS FARMED ON THE FLOOR
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    3564706542556 See list of DCRs and lots attached
    3564706516564 See list of DCRs and lots attached
    3564706516540 See list of DCRs and lots attached
    3564706516557 See list of DCRs and lots attached
  • Products List Poster_reminder_ODNV_Marque_Repère.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging BOXES OF 6, 12 or 20 EGGS
  • Marketing start/end date From 30/05/2022 to 24/06/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 78.263.001
  • Further information For barcodes, see the attachment which specifies the 2 additional digits following the barcode to identify the products.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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