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USA – Listeria found in Real Kosher Ice Cream in both New York and Pennsylvania

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

The outbreak strain of Listeria was found in “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found the outbreak strain of Listeria in an unopened “Soft Serve On The Go” vanilla chocolate ice cream cup that the sick person had in their freezer. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets found the outbreak strain of Listeria in five “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups that were collected from Real Kosher Ice Cream’s manufacturing location.

As of August 10, 2023, two people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from two states: one from New York and one from Pennsylvania. Sick people’s samples were collected in May and June 2023. Both sick people have been hospitalized, and neither died.

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Czech Republic – Smoked bacon higher – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Žabeň ( Žabeň 87, 739 25 Žabeň )
ID: 26788942
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated perishable products

Smoked bacon higher
Category: Dangerous foods
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fungi visible to the eye

The color of the product showed changes typical of rancidity. Colonies of mold were visible on the surface. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.

Batch: DP 12.07.2023
Expiration date: 12/07/2023
Manufacturer: Butcher H+H sro, Hlavní 46, 742 47 Hladké Životice
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 30/06/2023
Reference number: 23-000534-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Sweden – Eckes-Granini recalls Brämhult’s freshly pressed apple juice 0.85 liter and Brämhult’s Immun Shot 0.3 liter – may contain Mycotoxin Patulin

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

2023-08-23

Eckes-Granini is recalling Brämhult’s freshly pressed apple juice 0.85 liters with a best before date of 09/19/2023 and Brämhult’s Immun Shot 0.3 liters with a best before date of 11/14/2023 because they may contain patulin.

Eckes-Granini’s press release

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Czech Republic – Wafers with strawberry filling – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Letohrad ( Tyršova 351, 561 51 Letohrad )
ID: 68800061
Food group: Bakery products / Perishable pastries

Wafers with strawberry filling
Category: Dangerous foods
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fungi visible to the eye

The food had a damaged and soot-contaminated packaging. The food smelled strongly of spoilage, it was overgrown with mold.

Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Batch: 105
Best before date: 15/02/2024
Packaging: plastic foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 175 g
Date of sample collection: 20/07/2023
Reference number: 23-000507-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Gran Castelli – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Kroměříž ( Velehradská 3254/105, 767 01 Kroměříž )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Gran Castelli
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

All inspected packages were found to contain mold visible to the naked eye under the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not have an expired minimum durability date. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: L35310404
Best before date: 12/08/2023
Packaging: plastic vacuum packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 125 g
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 17/07/2023
Reference number: 23-000546-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Parmigiano Reggiano – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Kroměříž ( Velehradská 3254/105, 767 01 Kroměříž )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Parmigiano Reggiano
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Some of the inspected packages were found to contain mold visible to the naked eye under the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not have an expired minimum durability date. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: L51310705
Best before date: 10/08/2023
Packaging: plastic – protective atmosphere
Quantity of the product in the package: 125 g
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 17/07/2023
Reference number: 23-000549-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic -Gran Castelli – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Kroměříž ( Velehradská 3254/105, 767 01 Kroměříž )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Gran Castelli
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

All inspected packages were found to contain mold visible to the naked eye under the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not have an expired minimum durability date. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: L35314207
Best before date: 19/09/2023
Packaging: plastic vacuum packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 125 g
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 17/07/2023
Reference number: 23-000547-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Grana Padano – Visable Mould/Mold

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Kroměříž ( Velehradská 3254/105, 767 01 Kroměříž )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Grana Padano
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

In some of the inspected packages, the presence of mold visible to the naked eye was detected under the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not have an expired minimum durability date. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: L37315213
Best before date: 24/09/2023
Packaging: plastic – protective atmosphere
Quantity of the product in the package: 200 g
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 17/07/2023
Reference number: 23-000548-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Italy – Plain Halawa – Salmonella

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Halwani Bros

Name : Plain Halawa

Reason for Report : Microbiological Recall

Release Date : August 23, 2023

Documentation

Documentation

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 Gluten free Walnut biscuit from the brand Damhert Nutrition NV. Aflatoxin B1

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall by Damhert Nutrition NV
Product: Gluten free Walnut biscuit from the brand Damhert Nutrition NV.
Problem: Too high content of aflatoxin B1 in rice flour.

In agreement with the FASFC, Damhert Nutrition NV withdraws the product “Gluten free Walnut Biscuit” from sale and recalls it from consumers because of too high aflatoxin B1 content in rice flour.

Damhert Nutrition NV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

If you are in possession of this product, please return it to your local point of sale so that we can refund the purchase price. For more information, you can contact Damhert Consumer Services on +32 11 42 50 39, available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by e-mail at info@damhert.com .

Product description

– Product name: Gluten free Walnut cookie
– Brand: Damhert Nutrition NV
– Dates of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”) and batch numbers: 20/12/2023, 5/01/2024, 12/01/2024 & 01/26/2024
– Sales period: from 06/14/2023 to 08/14/2023
– Type of packaging: plastic tray and plastic film with label
– Weight: 160g

The product was distributed by various points of sale.

For more information , you can contact Damhert Consumer Services on +32 11 42 50 39, available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by e-mail at info@damhert.com .

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