Category Archives: Food Quality

RASFF Alerts – Vibrio parahaemolyticus/cholerae – Shrimps – Oysters – Mussels –

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Vibrio parahaemolyticus in oysters from France in Switzerland

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Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio cholerae in mitilus galloprovincialis from Spain in Italy

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Vibrio cholerae in shrimps from Ecuador in Portugal

RASFF

Vibrio cholerae in shrimps from Ecuador in Portugal

RASFF

Vibrio parahaemolyticus in oysters from France in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Ireland

 

Luxembourg – Vongole from the Premier Seafarmers brand – E.coli

SAP

Name Vongole
Brand First Seafarmers
Product appearance Sold at the Cora fish stand
Unit 1 kg
Use-by date (DLC) 12/10/2023
Sales period 06/10/2023 to 09/10/2023

Danger  : Presence of Escherichia coli

Among  Escherichia coli , some 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 individuals and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and present these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Cora. A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Recall Notification

France – Preparation of seasoned ground beef -Salmonella

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name Henri Boucher Cambrai avenue de Paris
  • Model names or references Preparation of seasoned ground beef 5% fat, portioned and bulk
  • Product identification
    Batch
    manufacture and sale between 09/28/2023 and 10/02/2023
  • Packaging counter sales
  • Start/end date of marketing From 09/28/2023 to 10/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Geographical sales areaHenri Boucher Cambrai, 2095 avenue de Paris 59400 Cambrai
  • Distributors Henri Boucher Cambrai, 2095 avenue de Paris 59400 Cambrai

France – HALAL GRILLED CHORIZO – 5KG -Salmonella

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name OZTAT
  • Model names or references HALAL GRILLED CHORIZO – 5KG UNDER PROTECTIVE ATMOSPHERE
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3436598139650 39072823 Use-by date 10/19/2023
  • Packaging UNDER PROTECTIVE ATMOSPHERE
  • Start/end date of marketing From 02/10/2023 to 04/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 88.218.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Grand-Est
  • Distributors OZTAT

Australia – Brand Solutions Australia – Performance inspired Water – Aureobasidium melanogenum

FSANZ

Product information

Brand Solutions Australia is conducting a recall of Performance Inspired Protein Water Ready 2 Go Blueberry Lemonade Flavour 500 mL and Performance Inspired Energy Water Go Time Fruit Punch Pow Flavour 500 mL.

The product has been available for sale at in Chemist Warehouse stores nationally.

Date markings

Performance Inspired Protein Water Ready 2 Go Blueberry Lemonade Flavour 500 mL

Best Before dates up to and including 28 DEC 2023, Batch No. 22300-1, 22300-2, 22300-3, 22301-1 and 22256-1

Performance Inspired Energy Water Go Time Fruit Punch Pow Flavour 500 mL

Best Before dates up to and including 26 DEC 2023, Batch No. 22299-1, 22298-1 and 22255-1

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (Aureobasidium melanogenum) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with Aureobasidium melanogenum may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Consumers should not ingest this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Customers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full cash refund. 

For further information please contact:
Brand Solutions Australia
03 8399 9419
admin@bsaus.com.au

France -Smoked sea-farmed trout – 4/6 slices 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishing and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Ets Neau
  • Model names or references Smoked sea-farmed trout – 4/6 slices 150g
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    All lots Use-by date between 10/10/2023 and 10/20/2023
  • Packaging Vacuum plate
  • Start/end date of marketing From 09/22/2023 to 10/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 78.005.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Retailers & wholesalers in Ile de France

France -Plain Meat- Salmonella

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name THE MONTLOUISIAN
  • Model names or references Sausage meat 1 kg Sausage meat 3 kg
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    400123 Use-by date 10/16/2023
  • Packaging Protective atmosphere tray
  • Start/end date of marketing From 03/10/2023 to 03/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 37.156.031 CE
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Sologne Frais, Leclerc Rueil Malmaison

France – Natural chipolatas – Salmonella

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name THE MONTLOUISIAN
  • Model names or references chipolatas 60g x20
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    400123 Use-by date 10/18/2023
  • Start/end date of marketing From 03/10/2023 to 03/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 37.156.031 CE
  • Further information Protective atmosphere tray
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Sologne Frais, Gallais, Leclerc Rueil Malmaison

France – CHICKEN MINCE 8*75G – Salmonella

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name TOP PRICE
  • Model names or references Minced chicken price 8*75g top price
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3700141404824 240523 Minimum durability date 11/21/2024
  • Products List List_of_concerned_products.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging Bag
  • Start/end date of marketing From 09/13/2023 to 10/04/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the freezer
  • Health mark ES 10000684/GE CE
  • Further information frozen product
  • Geographical sales area Departments: BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13), MEURTHE-ET-MOSELLE (54), OISE (60), SEINE-ET-MARNE (77), ESSONNE (91), SEINE-SAINT-DENIS (93), VAL- OF OISE (95)
  • Distributors Carrefour Traditional network
  • List of points of saleLIST_OF_POINTS_OF_SALES.pdf

Finland – Too much Ochratoxin in fruit bars

Epressi

Frugi Moomin apple-blueberry 120 g fruit bar.

The Danish company House of Denmark A/S has announced that it will withdraw three batches of Moomin fruit bars from sale. In one product lot, ochratoxin A has been measured above the amount considered safe. The recall concerns the product Frugi Moomin apple-blueberry 120 g fruit bar and its dates

  • best before 19.04.2024 (batch no. L10931)
  • best before 04/07/2024 (batch no. L18532)
  • best before 01.08.2024 (batch no. L21322)

The items in question have been on sale in the stores of the Tokmanni chain and the K group. According to the announcement, consumers can return the products to the place of purchase, where the price of the product will be refunded. There is  a notice on the matter on Tokmanni’s website.

More information:

  • House of Denmark A/S, Quality Assurance Manager Michael Gøttrup, +45 7581 5122.
  • Tokmanni customer service, tel. 020 33 1415,  kaspalvelu@tokmanni.fi

Customer service is open Mon-Thurs from 10 am to 6 pm and Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm. The price of the call when calling from a landline and mobile phone subscription is 8.4 cents/min (incl. VAT 24%).

The matter is handled at the Food Agency by special expert Mika Varjonen, tel. 050 38 68 416,  firstname.surname@ruokavirasto.fi .

Picture of the product:
(Photo: Tokmanni)