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Belgium – 4-grain pancakes (100g) from the Carrefour BIO brand sold in the GROCERY department

Posted on October 20, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall from Carrefour
Product: 4-grain pancakes (100g) from the Carrefour BIO brand sold in the GROCERY department.
Problem: excessive Mycotoxin content (aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone).

Brussels, 18-10-2022 – Following an inspection and in order to guarantee consumer safety, the company CONTINENTAL BAKERIES HAUST is asking to withdraw from the market the “Galettes 4 cereals” (100 g) of the Carrefour Bio brand sold on the shelves. GROCERY of certain Carrefour stores in Belgium. This product is also being recalled from consumers.

Product Description :

Product: 4-grain pancakes
Brand: Carrefour BIO
EAN code: 3560070443291 Expiry
dates (BDD): 06/04/2023 and 06/03/2023
Batch numbers: H22154J and H22153J

All products have been withdrawn from sale. Some of these products were, however, marketed on the Belgian market before the withdrawal measure. It is therefore recommended that people who hold the product described above do not consume it and destroy it or bring it back to the point of sale where they will be reimbursed.

For any additional information , you can contact the Carrefour Belgium consumer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

CONTINENTAL BAKERIES HAUST apologizes to Carrefour customers for the inconvenience caused.

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Luxembourg – WHOLE MEDITERRANEAN SARDINE – UNBRANDED – Histamine

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SAP

Auchan is recalling the following product :

Last name Whole Mediterranean sardine
Mark Unbranded
Marketing period from 29/09/2022 to 02/10/2022
Batch 0927355

Danger  : Non-compliant histamine level

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

Communicated by: Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration .

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Luxembourg – 100% LIMA BRAND RICE CAKES- Aflatoxin

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SAP

Auchan is recalling the following product :

Last name 100% rice cakes
Mark Lima
Unity 130g
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 02/07/2023
Sale period from 23/09/2022 to 19/10/2022

Danger : Too high aflatoxin content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the temperature and humidity level of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.

Click to access 20221019-affichette-de-rappel-galette-de-riz-lima.pdf

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

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Germany – Lima Rice Cakes Thin 130g – Aflatoxin

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LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 10/19/2022
Product name:

Lima Rice Cakes Thin 130g

Product images:

Aflatoxins Rice Cake - Ladenaushang.jpg

Lima Natural Voeding BV, Belgium

Manufacturer (distributor):

Lima Natural Voeding BV, Belgium

Reason for warning:

Elevated levels of aflatoxins

Packaging Unit: 130g
Durability: 02/07/2023
Lot identification: R22182B
Further information:

Reference is made to the attached customer information.

Click to access Aflatoxine+Reiswaffel+-+Ladenaushang.pdf

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France – Brown rice pancakes, 100g, Franprix- Aflatoxin

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name Franprix
  • Model names or references 100g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3263850575815 H22144J Date of minimum durability 25/05/2023
  • Packaging Bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/09/2022 to 19/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • DistributorsFRANPRIX and Franprix distribution networks

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Risk of presence of mycotoxins
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants

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USA – FDA Releases New, Prevention Strategies to Enhance Food Safety

Posted on October 19, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Two image collage depicting Bulb Onions on the right, and mushrooms on the left side of the image. The blue FDA logo is in the upper right corner of the image.

Protecting consumers from foodborne illness requires both rapid response when outbreaks occur, and focused attention on preventing outbreaks from happening.

Mark Moorman, Ph.D
Mark Moorman, Ph.D

Over the last decade, following enactment of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the FDA has investigated more outbreaks and conducted more research to advance our scientific understanding of the pathogens that contaminate our food — than any other time in history. We now know more than ever about the reoccurrence of contributing factors that can cause contamination of certain foods by specific disease-causing bacteria and how all parts of the food safety system – which includes the FDA and other government agencies, state and local health departments, the food industry, and others – can work together to keep such contamination from happening.

The FDA is compiling these learnings into a series of Prevention Strategies to Enhance Food Safety that identify and target specific patterns that have emerged with certain food-hazard pairings. The strategies contain recommendations to guide the work of preventing future foodborne illnesses.

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USA – Big Olaf’s Ice Cream Listeria Outbreaks stands at 25 sick with 24 hospitalized with 1 death

Posted on October 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

Epidemiologic Data

Since the last update on July 13, 2022, two more illnesses have been reported. As of August 2, 2022, a total of 25 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 11 states (see map). Thirteen sick people are residents of Florida and ten reported traveling to Florida before getting sick. Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 24, 2021, to June 24, 2022 (see timeline).

Sick people range in age from less than one to 92 years, with a median age of 72, and 56% are male. Of 25 people with information available, 24 have been hospitalized. One death in a person who was not pregnant has been reported from Illinois. Five people got sick during their pregnancy, and one person’s illness resulted in a fetal loss.

The true number of sick people in an outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for Listeria. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.

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USA – Seaweed products recalled for potential to cause botulism poisoning

Posted on October 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

recalled Royalty Moss seaweed

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has recalled lemonade and gel products sold by Royalty Sea Moss.

After a complaint from the Maryland Department of Health, an investigation found that Royalty Sea Moss, based out of Mt. Pleasant, MI, produced products with inadequate processing controls that are needed to stop the growth of foodborne pathogens, according to the department.

Royalty Sea Moss also does not have a license to manufacture, hold or sell products, which is a violation against the Michigan Food Law of 2000, officials said.

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Italy – Fontina DOP – STEC E.coli

Posted on October 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Pascoli Italiani

Denomination : Fontina DOP

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 18 October 2022

Documentation

Documentation

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France – Petit Pont l’Eveque 240g LA PERELLE- E.coli

Posted on October 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name THE PEARL
  • Model names or references N / A
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    325290007678 120922LI8 Use-by date 26/11/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/10/2022 to 13/10/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR-14-371-001
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Grand Frais, Fresh, Mon Marché

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of E. Coli bacteria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Escherichia coli

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