Category Archives: Food Poisoning

Belgium – Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne gerostet” (Roasted pistachios) and “Pistazienkerne gerostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) – from Alesto brand – Ochratoxin A

Posted on February 24, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Recall of Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH
Products: Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne gerostet” (Roasted pistachios) and “Pistazienkerne gerostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) – from Alesto brand.
Problem: too high content of ochratoxin A.
In agreement with the FASFC, Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH withdraws pistachios – “Pistazienkerne gerostet” (Roasted pistachios) and “Pistazienkerne gerostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) – from the Alesto brand from sale and recalls them from consumers due to an excessively high content of ochratoxin A.

Lidl Belgium asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt.

Description of the products:
– Product name: “Pistazienkerne gerostet” and “Pistazienkerne gerostet & gesalzen”
– Brand: Alesto
– Use-by dates (BDD) and sales periods:
           o “Pistazienkerne gerostet”:
               25/03/2023: from 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive
12/08/2023 and 15/10/2023: from 20/12/2022 to 24/02/2023 inclusive
           o “Pistazienkerne gerostet & gesalzen”:
               23/03/2023: from 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive
09/09/2023 and 16/10/2023: from 20/12/2022 to 24/02/ 2023 included
– Weight: 70g
– Type of packaging: plastic bag

The products were sold through Lidl stores in Belgium.

For any further information , contact Lidl customer service (+32 (0)2 320 6000)

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Austria – ALESTO PISTACHIOS, ROASTED & SALTED, 70G – Ochratoxin A

Posted on February 24, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

AGES

The manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH is currently calling the products “Alesto Pistachios, roasted & salted, 70 g” with the best before date September 9th, 2023 and lot number 30030/221213001 and with the best before date October 16th, 2023 and lot number 30030/230119001 as well as “Alesto Pistachios, roasted, 70 g” with the best before date 08/12/2023 and lot number 30031/221212001 and with the best before date 10/15/2023 and lot number 30031/230118001.

Elevated levels of ochratoxin A were detected in the products. Ochratoxin A is a mold toxin (mycotoxin) that can damage the kidneys if ingested over a long period of time. Customers should therefore pay attention to the recall and not consume the products under any circumstances.

The affected products ” Alesto Pistachios, roasted & salted, 70 g” with the best before date September 9th, 2023 and lot number 30030/221213001 and with the best before date October 16th, 2023 and lot number 30030/230119001 and also “Alesto Pistachios, roasted, 70 g” with the best before date 08/12/2023 and lot number 30031/221212001 and with the best before date 10/15/2023 and lot number 30031/230118001 were sold at Lidl Austria.

The products can be returned in all Lidl branches. The purchase price will be refunded, even without presenting the receipt.

Only the products explicitly mentioned are affected by the recall. Other products sold by Lidl Austria from the manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH and other items from the Alesto brand are not affected by the recall.

If you have any questions, the Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free number 0800 500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

original recall

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Belgium – “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” cheese -STEC E.coli

Posted on February 24, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall from Kaasimport Jan Dupont
Product: “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” cheese.
Problem: Possible presence of E.Coli (STEC).
In agreement with the FASFC, Kaasimport Jan Dupont, withdraws the cheese “NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers” from sale and reminds consumers of it because of the possible presence of E.Coli (STEC).

Kaasimport Jan Dupont asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale.

Product description:
– Product name: NEUFCHATEL Artisanal Villiers
– Brand: NEUFCHATEL
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“best before (or end)”): 05/03/23
– Batch number: 601
– Sales period: from 01/20/2023 to 02/23/2023
– Type of packaging: paper packaging
– Weight: 200g

The product was distributed through various points of sale.

For any additional information , please contact: incident@dupontcheese.be .

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Luxembourg – NEUFCHÂTEL ARTISANAL VILLIERS DE LA MARQUE NEUFCHÂTEL – STEC E.coli

Posted on February 24, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

SAP

Kaasimport Dupont is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Nom	Neufchatel Artisanal Villiers
Marque	Neufchatel
Unit	200 g
Code barre	3473220020023
Use-by date (DLC)	05/03/2023
Sale period	from 01/24/2023 to 02/22/2023 inclusive

Danger: E. coli STEC – Escherichia coli likely to produce toxins (shigatoxins)

E. coli STEC can cause food poisoning which can occur within a week after consumption and result in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sales confirmed in Luxembourg by: Lidl

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Poster – Lidl (DE) (Pdf – 151 Ko)
Poster – Lidl (FR) (Pdf – 167 Ko)

Source of information: Lidl recall notification

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Sweden – Lidl Sweden recalls pistachios from the Alesto brand – the recall applies to Alesto roasted pistachios 70g and Alesto roasted & salted pistachios 70g – Ochratoxin A

Posted on February 24, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Lidl

Lidl Sweden is recalling pistachios from the Alesto brand. After a routine analysis, it has been shown that the product contains Ochratoxin A above the permitted limit value. Ochratoxin A is added due to mold growth, and is not always visible. The recall applies to roasted pistachios 70 g with a best before date of 13.10.2023 and roasted & salted pistachios 70 g with a best before dates of 12.08.2023 and 14.10.2023.

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RASFF Alerts- Histamine – Anchovies with Capers in Sunflower Oil – Yellowfin Tuna

Posted on February 24, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF

Histamine in anchovies with capers in sunflower oil from Spain in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Histamine in Yellowfin Tuna from Sri Lanka in Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Nutmeg – Organic Rye – Nigella Seeds

Posted on February 24, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF

Ochratoxin A in Indonesian Nutmeg in the Netherlands

RASFF

Ochratoxin A in organic rye from Germany in Austria, Italy , Portugal and Romania

RASFF

Ochratoxin in nigella seeds from Turkey in France, Monaco, Tunisia, Ivory Coast

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Wales – Public Health Wales confirms food poisoning outbreak in Welsh town

Posted on February 22, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Daily Post

Public Health Wales (PHW) has confirmed a food poisoning outbreak believed to have been caused by the shigella bacteria. The infection can cause diarrhoea, a fever, and stomach cramps.

The infection, called shigellosis, is not life-threatening but can result in hospitalisation. Symptoms typically begin one to two days after being infected by the virus and can last up to seven days.

The outbreak in Abergavenny is said to be linked to a restaurant in the town, Wales Online reports. One person claims their family and friends have been put through “horrendous sickness” as a result of contracting shigella on February 12.

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India – Shirdi: 100 children admitted in hospital after falling ill due to food poisoning

Posted on February 22, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Free Press Journal

Shirdi: A fun day for the school kids who had gone to Shirdi on a picnic trip turned tragic after at least 100 children had to be admitted to a hospital after they showed symptoms of food poisoning.