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Belgium – Chocolate products (chocolate, chewing gum, sweets, cookies, waffles) of the STRAUSS ELITE brand – Salmonella

Posted on May 10, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Recall of Amandex
Products: Chocolate products (chocolate, chewing gum, sweets, cookies, waffles) of the STRAUSS ELITE brand
Problem: Possible presence of Salmonella.

In collaboration with the FASFC, AMANDEX is withdrawing chocolate products (chocolate, chewing gum, sweets, biscuits, waffles) from the STRAUSS ELITE company from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

AMANDEX asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased.

Description of products

– Chocolate products: chocolate, chewing gum, candies, cookies, waffles
– Brand: Elite Strauss
– Regardless of expiry date, batch number and nature of packaging

Complete list of recalled products (PDF) – UPDATE

The products were distributed in different points of sale:

Point of sale name / Distribution chain name	Street + number	Postal code	Commune (city)
GROSZ CENTER BV	J.JORDANSTRAAT 64	2018	ANTWERPEN
BAK. GOTTESFELD BV	MERCATORSTRAAT 20	2018	ANTWERPEN
KATZ-HERSHKOVITZ	ISABELLALEI 47	2018	ANTWERPEN
MANDL	LAMORINIERESTRAAT 136	2018	ANTWERPEN
Super shop BV	BELGIËLEI 151	2018	ANTWERPEN
BRAUN-HERSTIK DEVORA	VAN DIEPENBEECKSTRAAT 63	2018	ANTWERPEN
CONVENIENCE	LAMORINIÈRESTRAAT 199	2018	ANTWERPEN
Klein’s Voeding	MERCATORSTRAAT 22	2018	ANTWERPEN
HOFFMAN ELIEZER	LANGE KIEVITSTRAAT 58	2018	ANTWERPEN
PEREL	SIMONSTRAAT 22	2018	ANTWERPEN
KING FOOD MANDEL	LAMORINIERESTRAAT 25	2018	ANTWERPEN
HUIS VOOR DE JEUGD VZW.	BRIALMONTLEI 48	2018	ANTWERPEN
FRESH FOOD (GROSZ).	CHARLOTTELEI 25	2018	ANTWERPEN
FREEZE TOV	VANDERKINDEREN STREET 381	1180	BRUSSELS
HAMAKOM SRL	HENRI WAFELAERTS STREET 12	1060	BRUSSELS
HERCZL&GOLD BV	Provincestraat 216	2018	ANTWERPEN
BE.H	PRINS BOUDEWIJENLAAN 9/4A	2550	KONTICH

For any additional information , please contact:
Madame MANDEL via GSM: 0476 447259 or via e-mail: AMANDEX.77@GMAIL.COM

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Italy – Veal in Sauce – VITEL TONNE – Listeria monocytogenes

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Salute

Brand : GASTRONOMIA SOMASCA

Name : VITEL TONNE ‘200g

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 9 May 2022

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Australia – Nutricia comments on Australian Cronobacter test result

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Food Safety News

The Nutricia company has spoken out after Cronobacter was found during Australian testing of infant formula made in Europe.

A batch of KetoCal 3:1 was positive for Cronobacter spp. after being sampled at the border by Australian customs officials as part of random routine testing. There have been no known related illnesses. Nutricia said the batch was negative before leaving the production plant and additional testing also did not find Cronobacter.

The implicated formula is a specialized medical nutrition product intended for the dietary management of drug resistant epilepsy, or where a ketogenic diet is indicated by a healthcare professional. It is manufactured in Europe and not sold to the general public but is available by prescription.

Affected tins are batch number 101101598 with best before July 8, 2023.

In a letter to healthcare professionals in Australia dated April 29, Nutricia, which is owned by Danone, said there were 600 tins of the affected batch available in Australia and the next shipment of 800 tins from this batch was scheduled to arrive around May 23. A new batch from Europe has been ordered with an expected arrival of May 7.

A Nutricia spokesperson told Food Safety News it was committed to providing customers with the highest quality products.

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UK – Update 3: Ferrero recalls in the UK products intended for European market

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FSA

Ferrero is extending its precautionary recall of a selection of European labelled Kinder products manufactured at the Arlon factory in Belgium, which might be contaminated with Salmonella. Investigations have found that some products, intended for the European market only and which have already been recalled by Ferrero in Europe, have been imported into the UK by UK importers not linked to Ferrero. This update does not replace earlier update 2. Both updates are valid.

Product details

Kinder Maxi Mix Peluche
Pack size	133g
Best before	21 August 2022

Kinder Niespodzianka Maxi Lei
Pack size	100g
Best before	21 August 2022

Ferrero Kinder Mix Geschenktüte
Pack size	193g
Best before	21 August 2022

Ferrero Kinder Mix Bunte Mischung
Pack size	132g
Best before	21 August 2022

Kinder Niespodzianka Maxi Uni BN
Pack size	100g
Best before	21 August 2022

Kinder Surprise Geant Gar
Pack size	100g
Best before	20 August 2022

Kinder Surprise Fille
Pack size	100g
Best before	20 April 2022

Kinder Schokobons Sachet
Pack size	125g and 200g
Best before	26 October 2022

Kinder Happy Moments
Pack size	242g
Best before	21 August 2022

Kinder Happy Moment Ballotin 1
Pack size	All
Best before	21 August 2022

Swieta Kinder Jajko Z Niespodzianka Maxi Uni Wn
Pack size	100g
Best before	21 August 2022

Swieta Kinder Maxi Mix Peluche Bn
Pack size	133g
Best before	21 August 2022

Risk statement

The possible presence of Salmonella in the products listed above.

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

Action taken by the company

Ferrero is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, please take them back to the store where you purchased the products and request a refund.

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France- Chipolatas sold in the traditional butcher’s department – Salmonella

Posted on May 6, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Food
Product subcategory Meats
Product brand name Unbranded
Model names or references Chipolatas sold in the traditional butcher’s department
Identification of products

Batch Date

chipolatas sold in the traditional department Use-by date 30/04/2022
Packaging assisted sale
Marketing start/end date From 04/26/2022 to 04/30/2022
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Further information traditional chipolata
Geographic area of sale51530 Pierry
Distributors Center E.leclerc Pierry

Batch	Date
chipolatas sold in the traditional department	Use-by date 30/04/2022

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 – TRADITIONAL BLACK PUDDING BREAST – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on May 6, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Food
Product subcategory Meats
Product brand name ANDRE LOUSSOUARN
Model names or references TRADITIONAL BLACK PUDDING BREAST
Identification of products

Batch Date

22144 Use-by date between 04/24/2022 and 04/27/2022
Products List 2. CONSUMER_INFORMATION_Loussouarn.pdf Enclosed
PackagingPACKAGING X 1 PIECE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.93 KG – SALE AT THE CUTTING/TRAD DEPARTMENTS
Marketing start/end date From 04/14/2022 to 04/27/2022
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark FR 29.125.020 EC
Geographic area of sale Departments: FINISTERE (29), ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44), MORBIHAN (56)
Distributors INTERMARCHE – SUPER U – LECLERC – CASINO – BUTCHERS/GROCERIES/CREPERIE – USEFUL – YOUR MARKET – NEARBY – CARREFOUR
List of points of sale06.05.2022.LIST_OF_POINTS_DE_VENTE_-_BOUDIN_NOIR_TRAD_BRASSE_LOT_22144.pdf

Batch	Date
22144	Use-by date between 04/24/2022 and 04/27/2022

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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Mallorca – Six hospitalised in Palma with Salmonella

Posted on May 6, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Majorca Daily Bulletin

Six people have been hospitalised in Palma with salmonella.

The victims were infected after eating tortilla at a restaurant on the outskirts of the El Terreno neighbourhood of the city.

The Health department has launched an investigation to determine whether there are any other problems at the restaurant.

Hospitals and Health Centres must report all salmonella cases to the Ministry of Health, who carry out a survey to determine the source of the outbreak.

In August 2019, a Japanese restaurant in Calle Blanquerna was temporarily closed after a salmonella outbreak affected more than 100 people.

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Australia – Nutricia infant formula tests positive for Cronobacter in Australia

Posted on May 6, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Nutricia infant formula has been found to contain Cronobacter after testing in Australia.

A batch of KetoCal 3:1 was positive for Cronobacter spp. during testing at the border by customs officials. There have been no illnesses linked to the product, and the source of contamination is being investigated by the company.

The implicated formula is a specialist product not sold to the general public but available under prescription for children with special nutritional needs.

Affected tins are batch number 101101598 with best before July 8, 2023. For many patients there is no alternative feeding option so Nutricia has provided advice to consumers on how to make the product safe.