Category Archives: Food Quality

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanuts – Dried Organic Figs – Hazelnuts

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Aflatoxin B1 in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in dried organic figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in Clean and Sized Peanuts from United States in the Netherlands

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Total aflatoxins above limits (21.0+/-9.2) in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxin in hazelnuts from Georgia in Germany and Bulgaria

RASFF Alert -Campylobacter – Chicken Wings

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Salmonella infantis and Campylobacter jejuni in chicken wings from Austria in Germany

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Poultry Products – Marjoram – Sesame Seeds – Minced Chicken Meat – Chicken Wings – Pistachio Paste –

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Presence of Salmonella Infantis in 1 of 5 dried marjoram samples from Egypt in Poland

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Salmonella in Ugandian Sesame Seed in the Netherlands

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Salmonella infantis in frozen minced chicken meat from the Netherland in Italy

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Salmonella infantis and Campylobacter jejuni in chicken wings from Austria in Germany

RASFF

Salmonella spp. in 3 out of 5 samples of raw poultry kebab, country of origin: Poland in Slovenia and Hungary

RASFF

Salmonella in pistachio paste from Italy in Belgium

RASFF

Salmonella Enteritidis in poultry elements from Poland in the Congo

RASFF

Salmonella group CO in Frozen Chicken Kebab from Poland in Hungary, Latvia and Slovakia

France – NICOIS RICE – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Flavors and Passion
  • Model names or references800g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3300842253549 From lots No. 332750000 to lot No. 333119999 Use-by date between 10/26/2023 and 12/01/2023
  • Packaging Capped tray under modified atmosphere
  • Start/end date of marketing From 09/10/2023 to 13/11/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 71 388 002 EC
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors GMS, RHF, collective catering, wholesaler

France – CHICKEN TABOULE – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Chapuis House
  • Model names or referencesAll weights
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3300842270416 From lots N°332750000 to lot N°333119999 Use-by date between 10/26/2023 and 12/01/2023
    3300842240426 From lots N°332750000 to lot N°333119999 Use-by date between 10/26/2023 and 12/01/2023
    3300842253587 From lots N°332750000 to lot N°333119999 Use-by date between 10/26/2023 and 12/01/2023
    3300841245514 From lots N°332750000 to lot N°333119999 Use-by date between 10/26/2023 and 12/01/2023
  • Packaging Capped tray under modified atmosphere
  • Start/end date of marketing From 09/10/2023 to 13/11/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 71 388 002 EC
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Supermarkets, wholesaler, bakery, independent store

France – NICOIS RICE – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Chapuis House
  • Model names or references All weights
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3300842274070 From lots No. 332750000 to lot No. 333119999 Use-by date between 10/26/2023 and 12/01/2023
    3300842240389 From lots No. 332750000 to lot No. 333119999 Use-by date between 10/26/2023 and 12/01/2023
    3300842253549 From lots No. 332750000 to lot No. 333119999 Use-by date between 10/26/2023 and 12/01/2023
    3300842253259 From lots No. 332750000 to lot No. 333119999 Use-by date between 10/26/2023 and 12/01/2023
    3300841246498 From lots No. 332750000 to lot No. 333119999 Use-by date between 10/26/2023 and 12/01/2023
  • Packaging Capped tray under modified atmosphere
  • Start/end date of marketing From 09/10/2023 to 13/11/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 71 388 002 EC
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Supermarkets, wholesaler, bakery, independent store

Sweden – Plivit Trade recalls Klas corn flour and corn grits – Mycotoxins – Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin

Livsmedelsverket

Plivit Trade is recalling Klas finely ground cornmeal and polenta cornmeal with best-by dates 2024-03-13 and 2024-04-28. 

Australia – Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd – Sydney City Oysters Pacific Oysters 12 oysters 

FSANZ

Product information

Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of Sydney City Oysters Pacific Oysters 12 pack​. This product has been available for sale from 4 November to 8 November in Coles Supermarkets and from Coles Online in the ACT and NSW.

Date markings

Use by 30/11/23

Problem

The recall is due to incorrect Use by date. The product was incorrectly labelled with a Use By date of 30 November 2023, instead of 10 November 2023.

Food safety hazard

The food may cause illness if consumed after 10 November 2023.​
What to do​

Customers should not consume the product after the Use By date of 10 November 2023. Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Coles Customer Care
1800 061 562​

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Singapore – Not to consume a kind of bread product with possible presence of mould

CFS

Issue Date 7.11.2023
Source of Information Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan
Food Product Bread product
Product Name and Description Product name: BASE BREAD (Cinnamon)
Brand: BASE BREAD
Place of origin: Japan
Net weight: 81 grams
Best Before: October 23, 2023 to December 12, 2023
Seller: BASE FOOD
Reason For Issuing Alert
  • The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, that the above-mentioned product was being recalled in Japan as the product might contain mould.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety
  • Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the seller for follow-up. A preliminary investigation revealed that the above-mentioned seller had sold the affected batch of product concerned to Hong Kong.
  • The CFS has instructed the above-mentioned seller to stop sale and remove from shelves the affected products, and to initiate a recall.
  • The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.
Advice to the Trade
  • Stop using or selling the affected batch of product concerned immediately if they possess them.
Advice to Consumers
  • Stop consuming the affected product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned
Further Information The CFS press release

Enquiries about the recall can be made to the seller (hotline: +81 03-6416-8905 or email: contact_hk@basefood.co.jp) or to relevant retailers.

Canada – Lian Teng brand “Champignon Énoki” (Enoki Mushrooms) recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Gov Canada

Summary

Product
“Champignon Énoki” (Enoki Mushrooms)
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Listeria
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products.

Distribution
Ontario
Quebec

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.