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Belgium – “Maiz Morado” black corn from the América brand – Mycotoxin – Fumonisin

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Recall from the FASFC
Product: “Maiz Morado” black corn from the América brand.
Problem: Too high fumonisin content.
The FASFC is withdrawing the product “Maiz Morado” from the América brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to its high fumonisin content.

Please do not consume this product and return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product Description

– Product name: Maiz Morado
– Brand: América
– Lot: 02.2022
– EAN code: 8436048721348
– Minimum durability date (MBD): 01/31/2024
– Weight: 500g

The product was distributed via various points of sale in Belgium, including:

– FOODMET, Quai de l’industrie 168, Brussels
– VIVA MARKET, Chaussée d’Alsemberg 46, Brussels

For any further information, you can contact the sales point AFSCA contact for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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Czech Republic – Qualiko CHICKEN WITHOUT GRILL, DEEP FROZEN, QUALITY CLASS A – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
České Budějovice ( Nemanická 2180/3, 37010 České Budějovice )
ID: 27464822
Food group: Meat and meat products / Packaged meat

Qualiko CHICKEN WITHOUT GRILL, DEEP FROZEN, QUALITY CLASS A
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Infantis , which can cause a disease called salmonellosis, was detected in the food  .

SZPI has already informed about this product in a press release dated 07/12/2023.  The Food Inspection Agency warns of frozen chicken products containing salmonella.

Batch: 19/05/2022 A
Best before date: 18/11/2023
Packaging: food foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 1.1 kg
Manufacturer: Branch “Pererobniy Compleks” Of Limited Liability Company “Vinnytska Ptahofabryka” 2B, Khlibozavodska st., Ladyzhyn, Vinnyts´ka Oblast´, 24320, Ukraine
Country of origin:  Ukraine
Date of sample collection: 6/7/2023
Reference number: 23-000732-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Näno Supps Pancake ä Protein Pancake – with caramel sauce – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Břeclav ( Na Zahradách 3517/2A, 690 02 Břeclav )
ID: 27708144
Food group: Bakery products / Delicate pastries

Näno Supps Pancake ä Protein Pancake – with caramel sauce
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

On the surface of the food, mold was visible to the naked eye in the vast majority of the inspected packages.

Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. The product did not have an expiration date. 

Batch: EXP 050823
Expiration date: 050823
Packaging: plastic foil printed sealed with CZ label
Quantity of the product in the package: 45 g
Manufacturer: Nanosupps Kft, 1213 Budapest Szent István út 292
Importer: ZZM, spol. sro, U Vlečky 1108, 664 42 Modřice
Date of sample collection: 6/26/2023
Reference number: 23-000773-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Germany – Biscotti Darlings – filled with strawberry cream – Mold/Mould

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Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication: October 30, 2023
Product name:

Biscotti Darlings – filled with strawberry cream

Manufacturer (distributor):

TJX Germany Ltd. & Co. KG (“TK Maxx”) Peter-Müller-Straße 18 40468 Düsseldorf Sales via TK Maxx branches

Reason for warning:

The product is being recalled because mold was found in it, which could lead to a possible safety issue.

Packaging Unit: 140g
Durability: 03/03/2024 (030323), 05/25/2024 (052523)
Lot identification: 030323, 052523
Additional Information:

Further information can be found in the enclosed customer information.

Click to access PR24BISC_Biscotti_Darlings_(TK_DE).pdf

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Germany – Patisserie Zebra cakes (6 pieces/180 g) – Mold/Mould

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Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

October 30, 2023

Product name:

Patisserie Zebra cakes (6 pieces/180 g) Affected are the items with the following GTIN (number is under the barcode) and expiry dates mentioned below: GTIN: 8714065111503 – Expiry date & batch number: 02-11-23 1K25, 03-11 -23 1K26 and 08-11-23 1K31

Manufacturer (distributor):

Partijgoederenhandel Mandemakers Ierlandstraat 11 5171 PD Kaatsheuvel Netherlands The sale took place in branches of Action Deutschland GmbH

Reason for warning:

The product may contain mold before the expiry date, which gives the cakes an unusual smell and taste.

Packaging Unit: 180g
Lot identification: 02-11-23 1K25, 03-11-23 1K26 and 08-11-23 1K31
Additional Information:

Reference is made to the attached customer information.

Click to access DE_Code+99+Poster+EN+recall+zebra+cakejes+(180gr.)+final+(1).pdf

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France – GORGONZOLA AND MASCARPONE – Listeria monocytogenes and E.coli

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name AMBROSI SPA
  • Model names or references GORGONZOLA AND MASCARPONE AMBROSI TRAYS 1.2 KG APPROX.
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    262 with lifespan as of 11/18/23 Use-by date between 07/10/2023 and 22/10/2023
  • Products List F613_GORGONZOLA_ET_MASCARPONE_AMBROSI_BARQUETTE_1.2_KG_ENV_X_4.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging Tray under film
  • Start/end date of marketing From 07/10/2023 to 18/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark IT 01 86 CE
  • Further information Product put on sale in Traditional Self-Service Cheese Shop
  • Geographical sales area Rueil-Malmaison
  • Distributors E.LECLERC
  • List of points of saleE.pdf

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France – Guinea fowl with mushrooms 2.4kg – Risk of Microbiological Growth

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name The Frairie de Bourgogne
  • Model names or references 509C.PLT: Guinea fowl with mushrooms in a 2.4kg tray
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3525165099647 Lot 29947 Minimum durability date 01/23/2025
  • Packaging Sealed aluminum tray
  • Start/end date of marketing From 04/27/2023 to 10/27/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark FR 71.004.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Burgundy-Franche-Comté
  • Distributors Dijon cured meats, Burgundy frairie

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France – Ground Egusi – Aflatoxins

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name Nina
  • Model names or references Melon seeds Bag 227g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    1074585100310 4555-50 Minimum durability date 08/31/2025
  • Start/end date of marketing From 10/15/2023 to 10/25/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors KBS Store – Bordeaux SARL Alif – Lyon Epicerie Exotique – Toulouse

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Luxembourg – Zebra cakes from the Patisserie brand – Mold/Mould

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The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration informs of the potential presence of mold in the following product in Luxembourg:

Name Zebra cakes
Brand Pastry shop
Barcode 8714065111503
Minimum Durability Date (MBD) 02/11/2023
Batch 1K25

Problem  : Possible presence of mold before the end of the minimum durability date

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

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Australia – Update – Tempo Foods – Fresh Milk – E.coli

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FSANZ

Date published: 27 October 2023

Update published: 31 October 2023

Product information

Tempo Foods is conducting a recall of Fresh Milk. The products have been available for sale at Coles, Woolworths and independent retailers in VIC and NSW​.
​

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (E. coli) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with E. coli may cause illness if consumed.​

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full cash refund.

For further information please contact:

Tempo Foods
+613 95880200

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