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France – Small organic raw milk camembert – STEC E.coli

Posted on March 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Marie-Harel
  • Model names or references Small organic raw milk camembert Marie Harel
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3267031601003 018551 Date of minimum durability 19/03/2023
  • Products List Traca_lot_018551_Petit_cam_Bio_150_g_Marie_Harel.pdfAttachment
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/10/2023 to 03/19/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 61 402 001 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Carrefour / Cora / System U / Leclerc / Auchan / Intermarché

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Strong suspicion of STEC
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

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France – Organic compote gourds without added sugar 4x90g – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Posted on March 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Sweet products
  • Product brand name In BIO
  • Model names or references Organic strawberry apple gourds without added sugar 4x90g Apricot apple gourds without added sugar 4x90g Apple gourds without added sugar 4x90g Apple gourds without added sugar 12x90g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Date
    3256226396817 L9450 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
    3256226396848 L9423 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
    3256226396831 L9282 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
    3256226396862 L9283 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
  • Packaging Gourds 90 g
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EMB84080E
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Magasins U

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Physico-chemical risk
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Patulin

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France – Reblochon de Savoie PDO – Staphylococcus aureus

Posted on March 20, 2023 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 Val d’Arly cooperative
  • Model names or references Val d’Arly cooperative
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    331128 Date of minimum durability 01/04/2023
  • Packaging FILM PAPER
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/02/2023 to 06/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 73 114 001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13), ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), RHONE (69), HAUTE-SAVOIE (74), ESSONNE (91), VAL-D’OISE (95)
  • Distributors Wholesalers for catering professionals

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Possible presence of Staphylococci (precautionary principle)
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Staphylococcus aureus (causative agent of staphylococcal poisoning)

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Belgium Grain Maize for Popcorn – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall from FIDAFRUIT sa
Product: grain maize for popcorn.
Problem: high content of aflatoxins B1.
In agreement with the AFSCA, FIDAFRUIT withdraws grain maize for popcorn from sale and recalls it from consumers due to the high content of aflatoxin B1.
FIDAFRUIT asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt.

Product description Product

name: popcorn corn
Sale period: from January 1, 2023 to date

Jars Louis Delhaize 225g – LOT / DDM: 21/12/23
Match Lux trays. 250g – BATCH / DDM: 23/12/23
FIDAFRUIT trays 225g – LOT / DDM: 20/12/23
FIDAFRUIT jars 250g
– LOT / DDM: 29/12/23
Organic corn popcorn
BAGS in boxes of 25KG – LOT 2022-446 / DDM: 09/2024

The product was distributed by:

LOUIS DELHAIZE – SA DELFOOD NV
RUE DE L’ESPÉRANCE, 84 – 6061 MONTIGNIES-SUR-SAMBRE

ITM MUSKETEERS
RUE DU BOSQUET 4, 1348 LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE BELGIUM

EUROGIJBELS
ACACIASTRAAT, 21 B2440 GEEL

NICOLAI FRUIT
NIJVERHEIDSLAAN 5100 BUS 1 – 3800 SINT-TRUIDEN

LEGU-FRUIT
MARCHE DE LIEGE G6 4020 LIEGE

TERRABIO SPRL
AVENUE DES TANNEURS 60, 1000 BRUSSELS

BEHERETE MARKET TERRABIO
AVENUE DES TANNEURS 58, 1000 BRUSSELS

For further information , contact: info@fidafruit.be

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LUXEMBOURG – POPCORN CORN OF DIFFERENT BRANDS (CORA, CORA NATURE BIO, VEGEDRY) AND BULK SALE – Aflatoxin

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SAP

The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration is recalling the following products in Luxembourg:

Name Corn Popcorn
Brand Kora
Unit 320g
bar code 5400134407525
Dates of Minimum Durability (MDD) 08/30/2023; 09/13/2023; 12/10/2023; 10/18/2023
Name Corn Popcorn
Brand Cora Nature Organic
Unit 320g
bar code 5400134407969
Dates of Minimum Durability (MDD) 08/30/2023; 10/12/2023
Name Organic Popcorn Corn
Brand Vegetry
Unit 500g
bar code 5413612350190
Dates of Minimum Durability (MDD) 25/10/2023; 17/12/2023
Name Organic Popcorn Corn
Brand Bulk sale
Sale period from 02/01/2023 to 16/03/2023

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.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Cora

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Cora Recall Notification

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Belgium – Corn Popcorn from the Pit & Pit brand.

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AFSCA

Recall by Pit & Pit
Product: Corn Popcorn from the Pit & Pit brand.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing the Pit & Pit brand’s “Popcorn Maize” product from sale and recalling it from consumers because of an excessively high aflatoxin content.

Pit & Pit asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it. A free return label can be requested by sending an email with the photo of the label to help@pit-pit.com. Upon receipt of the return, the product will be refunded.

Product description:

– Product name: Corn Popcorn
– Brand: Pit & Pit
– Type of packaging: transparent jar with black lid
– Expiry date (BDD): 30/09/2024
– Weight and batch numbers:

o 450g – Lot: ULTGVTF8 o 1.3kg – Lot: ULTGVTF9

The product was sold online, via the website www.pit-pit.com .

For any additional information, please contact: help@pit-pit.com .

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Luxembourg – MATCH BRAND POPCORN CORN – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Fidafruit *  is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Name Popcorn grain corn
Brand Match
Unit 250g
bar code 5410781251068
MDD 23/12/2023
Sale period from 03/01/2023 to 03/16/2023

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.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Match/Smatch

Information Source: Match Recall Notification

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Singapore – Downgrading of food shop Rasel Catering Singapore Pte Ltd (253 Pandan Loop, Singapore 128432) due to food poisoning incident

Posted on March 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SFA

345 persons were reported to have developed gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food prepared by Rasel Catering Singapore Pte Ltdbetween 8 and 16 November 2022. None of them were hospitalised.
A joint investigation by the Ministry of Health and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) was conducted following the incident. Several hygiene lapses were identified during the inspections of the food shop on 10 and 18 November 2022, and SFA will be taking enforcement actions against the licensee for these lapses.
SFA has adjusted the food shop’s food hygiene grade from “A” to “C” with effect from 17 March 2023, to be reviewed in 12 months. The premises will also be kept under surveillance.
Food operators are reminded to adhere to good food hygiene and safety processes. Good hygiene practices such as the washing of hands before handling food can greatly reduce the incidence of gastroenteritis when adopted by all key stakeholders, including the industry and public
The information provided on this website should not be used as basis for any legal proceedings. Neither SFA nor any of its employees involved in the supply of the above information shall be liable for any loss or damage suffered by any member of the public by reason of any error or omission of whatever nature appearing therein or however caused.

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Luxembourg – MATCH BRAND POPCORN – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Match is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Nom Maïs Popcorn
Marque Match
Unit 250 g
Code barre 5410781251068
DDM 23/12/2023
Sale period from 03/01/2023 to 03/16/2023

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.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Match/Smatch

Information Source: Match Recall Notification

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Austria – Mayflower anchovy rings in olive oil 50g – Histamine

Posted on March 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AGES

During an official sampling of Mayflower anchovy rings in olive oil 50g, marketed by IMGRO GmbH, Untere Donaustraße 11, A-1020 Vienna, increased histamine levels were found. The corresponding batch R02L21 with a best-before date of 06/02/2023 was assessed as harmful and therefore not safe. As a result, we are recalling the affected batch of this item:

Mayflower anchovy rings in olive oil 50g

Batch: R02L21

Best before date: 06/02/2023

The product is not suitable for consumption and can be returned by consumers (in all branches). Of course, customers will also be reimbursed the purchase price without proof of purchase.

The distributor IMGRO GmbH fulfills its responsibility according to the food law regulations and has therefore initiated a recall of the product.

original recall

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