Category Archives: Food Quality

RASFF Alert – Histamine – Yellowfin Tuna

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Presence of histamine above the limits in fresh yellowfin tuna from Sri Lanka in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Campylobacter and ESBL – Chilled Chicken Breast

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Campylobacter and suspected ESBL in chilled chicken breasts from Poland in Germany

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RASFF Alert – Yeast – Red Fruit/Blueberry Skyr

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Detection of yeast Pichia kudriavzevii in RED FRUIT/BLUEBERRY SKYR from France in Belgium

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – French Cheese – Lamb Meat

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STEC in cheese “crottin de chavignol” in France in Netherlands

E. Coli STEC in lamb meat from Ireland in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – E.coli – Mussels

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Presence of E.coli in chilled mussels from Spain in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Smoked Salmon – Salted Trout Fillet – Pate de Campagne

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Presence of listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from the UK in Italy in France

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in salted trout fillet sliced from Latvia in Norway and Estonia

Listeria monocytogenes in Pâté de campagne IGP from France in Luxembourg

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RASFF Alert- Aflatoxins – Dried Figs -Groundnuts – Spices – Bitter Almond – Pistachios – Red Quinoa

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

Aflatoxins in bitter almond from Kirghizistan in Turkey and Italy

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

Aflatoxins above permitted limits in shelled pistachios from Türkiye in Italy

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Malta

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

Aflatoxin B1 in red quinoa from Peru in France, Germany, Ireland, Lebanon, Netherlands, Peru, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Bulgaria and Poland

Aflatoxins in spices from Pakistan in Greece

Sum of aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

Аflatoxin in groundnuts from USA in Bulgaria

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

Aflatoxins in groundnuts from China in Spain

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Spain – Possible presence of Salmonella spp in sprouts from Spain, with raw material from Italy (Ref. ES2023/584)

Posted on October 31, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Different brands of sprouts

Mix of sprouts

The possible presence of Salmonella is reported in the products Sprouted collard greens and mixed sprouts, of the BROT D’OR brand, the sprouted collard greens and sprouted mezclum products, of the VERITAS brand, and the product mix of 4 sprouts, from the VEGETALIA brand, from Spain.

The data of the products involved are:

Product name: Sprouted cabbage sprouts // Sprouted cabbage sprouts
Brand: BROT D’OR
Other mentions on the label: Bio
Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
Expiry date: 12/11/2024
Unit weight: 70g
Temperature: Refrigeration

Product name: Sprouts mix // Sprouts mix
Brand: BROT D’OR
Other mentions on the label: Alfalfa, Lombardy cabbage, broccoli and leek
Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
Expiry date: 12/11/2024
Unit weight: 70g
Temperature: Refrigeration

Product name: Lombard cabbage sprouts
Brand: VERITAS
Other mentions on the label: Ecológicos
Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
Expiry date: 12/11/2024
Unit weight: 50g
Temperature: Refrigeration

Product name: Germinados de mezclum
Brand: VERITAS
Other mentions on the label: Ecológicos
Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
Expiry date: 12/11/2024
Unit weight: 50g
Temperature: Refrigeration

Product name: Mix of 4 sprouts
Brand: VEGETALIA
Other mentions on the label: Organic farming
Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
Expiry date: 12/11/2024
Unit weight: 70g
Temperature: Refrigeration

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia and the Valencian Community.

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has communicated this information to the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency through the European Food Alert Network .

The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure, people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and present symptoms compatible with Salmonella (mainly diarrhea and/or vomiting accompanied by fever and headache) it is recommended to go to a health center.

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France – CHIPOLATA X6 – Salmonella

Posted on October 31, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
GRILLO PARTY
Model names or references
CHIPOLATA X6 CHIPOLATA X12 CHIPOLATA PANACHE TRAY
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3700502704396 24299-5748 CHIPOLATA X6 Expiry date 02/11/2024
2672032049661 24299-5739 CHIPOLATA Expiry date 02/11/2024
3700502705508 24299-5816 PANACHE TRAY Expiry date 02/11/2024
3700502704402 24299-5724 CHIPOLATA X12 Expiry date 02/11/2024
Packaging
plastic tray
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/25/2024 to 10/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 13 097 003 CE
Additional information
The commercial label of the chipolata X12 product is the same as that of the chipolata X6 product.
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
CARNIVOR O CIRCUS O VERTITUDE NEWFRUIT

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France – SMOKED PROVENCAL-STYLE MACKEREL FILLET – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 31, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
SMOKED PROVENCAL-STYLE MACKEREL FILLET
Product identification
GTIN Date
205684000005 Expiry date 10/23/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/10/2024 to 30/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR49 035 001 CE
Geographic area of sale
SUPER U CHATEAUNEUF-LA FORET, HYPER U MANOSQUE
Distributors
COOPERATIVE U

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