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RASFF Alert – Moulds – Black Truffles

Posted on April 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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black truffles from Iran, via Hong Kong infested with moulds in Croatia

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RASFF Alert – E.coli – Mussels

Posted on April 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Escherichia coli (1600 MPN/100g) in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli -Chilled Lamb Meat – Chilled Lamb Chops

Posted on April 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx2+, eae+, /25g) in chilled lamb meat from New Zealand in Italy

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shigatoxin-producing Escherichia coli (stx1 + stx2 /25g) in chilled lamb chops from Belgium in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert – Listeria monocytogenes – Goat Cheese

Posted on April 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Listeria monocytogenes (< 10 CFU/g) in goat cheese from France in France

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RASFF Alert – Norovirus – Frozen Raspberries

Posted on April 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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norovirus (detected /25g) in frozen raspberries from Serbia, via Belgium in France

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Singapore – Holland Close stall Kin Hoi suspended following gastroenteritis outbreak

Posted on April 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Channel News Asia

SINGAPORE: Kin Hoi has been directed to suspend its food business operations with effect from Tuesday (Apr 20) until further notice after 15 cases of gastroenteritis were linked with the stall, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Wednesday.

Fifteen people reported gastroenteritis symptoms between Mar 28 and Apr 15 after consuming food prepared by Kin Hoi, and MOH and SFA were notified of the most recent case on Apr 19.

One person was hospitalised, but has since been discharged. MOH and SFA are investigating the incident.

Kin Hoi’s stall is located at 6 Holland Close and it also offers food delivery. The eatery, which is registered under the name Meetup @ 352, specialises in Thai-style seafood items such as cockles and grilled prawns.

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USA – Nationwide recall of Guan’s Enoki Mushrooms because of potential Listeria

Posted on April 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Guan’s Mushroom Co. of Commerce, CA, is recalling all cases of its 200g/7.05-ounce packages of Enoki Mushroom because of potential contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

The recalled products were distributed to retail stores nationwide from California, New York and Pennsylvania through produce distributors or wholesalers.

The recall was initiated after routine testing by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a 200g package of Enoki.

 

 

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Netherlands – Safety warning various meat products Dirk and DekaMarkt – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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As a precaution, DekaMarkt and Dirk are immediately removing several meat products from the shelves. After checking in our own central butcher, it appeared that listeria was found on one of the raw materials received. This raw material is further processed in several meat products. DekaMarkt and Dirk are immediately removing the products below from the shelves. Dirk and DekaMarkt ask their customers not to consume these meat products and to return them to one of their stores.

Dirk
Product name Barcode (first 7 digits) Expiration date
1 the Best Grill burger 3X 2390646 22-4-2021
1 the Best Lean
Beef Hamburger 2X		 2337227 22-4-2021 and 23-04-2021
1 the Best Beef Burger
3X		 2337259 24-4-2021 and 25-04-2021
ACTION 1 the Best
Beef Burger 4X		 2390761 24-4-2021 and 25-04-2021
1 the Best Beef Burger
6X		 2337348 24-4-2021 and 25-04-2021
1 the Best Beef Hamburger
BBQ Style 4X		 2390663 24-4-2021
DekaMarkt
Product name Barcode (first 7 digits) Expiration date
DekaVers Bavette 600 grams 2371928 24-4-2021
DekaVers Entrecote Vacuum
500-700 GRAM		 2390719 24-4-2021
DekaVers Grill burger 3X 2390664 22-4-2021
DekaVers Lean
Beef Hamburger 2X		 2337258 22-4-2021 and 23-04-2021
DekaVers Picanha 600-900 grams 2371919 24-4-2021
DekaVers Beef Burger 3X 2336518 24-4-2021 and 25-04-2021
DekaVers Beef Burger 6X 2337066 24-4-2021 and 25-04-2021

8 branches of DekaMarkt * have their own butcher shop in their shop. These butchers have also processed the affected raw material into products themselves. For the products that this may affect, see Dekamarkt.nl . Note: this only concerns products sold between 04-14-2021 and 04-19-2021.
* Only the branches: Spoorsingel 73 Beverwijk, Binnenweg 16-18 Heemstede, Zeewijkplein 1 IJmuiden, Blekersveld 25 Santpoort-Zuid, Vlijtseweg 186 Apeldoorn, Stationsstraat 44 Doetinchem, Irish Pond 2 Amersfoort, Plein 13 103 Wormerveer.

Consumption of the products mentioned can be a health hazard. Especially in pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system. People who have questions about their health are advised to contact their doctor.
Customers who have purchased a product can return it to the store. They get their money back. A purchase receipt is not necessary.

For more information, customers can contact the customer service
of DekaMarkt (via 088-3135555 or via DekaMarkt.nl ) or Dirk (via 088-3134444 or via Dirk.nl ).

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Belgium – Update – “mini Mont d’Or” raw milk cheese (cow) from the Mont de Joux brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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04/21/2021 (update of the product recall of 03/26/2021)
Communication from the AFSCA
Product: “mini Mont d’Or” raw milk cheese (cow) from the Mont de Joux brand.
Problem: Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes.

Today, the AFSCA is recalling consumers of the Mont de Joux brand “mini Mont d’Or” cheese.

This recall follows a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed Rapid Alert System) concerning the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes.

It was therefore decided to withdraw this product from sale and to recall it to consumers.

Product Description :

Product name: mini Mont D’or
Brand: Mont de Joux
Batch number: 3053 Best before
dates (BBD): all dates are concerned
Weight: 460g

The product was sold via:

La fromagerie Saint-Octave
• Rue Haute 254 , 1000 Brussels
• Chaussée d’Alsemberg 54/1, 1060 Saint-Gilles
• Chaussée de Waterloo 1241/1, 1180 Uccle

The Fromagerie “Happiness is in the Meadow”: Rue Saint-Paul, 30, 4000 Liège

For any further information , you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800 / 13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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France – Product recall: Chabichou du Poitou without brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Product recall: Chabichou du Poitou without brand

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who may have this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
• 3483130000183
• 3483130003429

▸ Lot
• 2114521
• 2114522

▸ DDM
05/15/2021

▸ Start / end date of marketing
From 04/06/2021 to 04/19/2021

▸ Health mark
FR44087045CE

▸ Distributors
Beillevaire points of sale – Market Hour signs – dairy

▸ Geographical sales area
CHARENTE-MARITIME (17), COTES-D’ARMOR (22), FINISTERE (29), GIRONDE (33), ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), INDRE-ET-LOIRE (37), LOIRE -ATLANTIQUE (44), MAINE-ET-LOIRE (49), MORBIHAN (56), ORNE (61), PARIS (75), YVELINES (78), DEUX-SEVRES (79), VENDEE (85), VAL-DE -MARNE (94), VAL-D’OISE (95)

▸ Consumer service contact
0240023398

▸ Source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/

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