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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – Deer Meat – Sheep Cheese
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RASFF Alerts – Mycotoxin – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Chilli Powder – Pistachios – Maize Flour – Egusi Seeds
Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in Switzerland and the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in chilly powder from India in Malta
Aflatoxins in pistachios from the United Arab Emirates, origin USA in Italy
Aflatoxins above limit in maize flour from Italy in Spain and Switzerland
Aflatoxins in Inshell Groundnuts from Egypt in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in Syrian pistachio kernels from Turkey in Greece
Border Rejection of Egusi Seeds Over the Limits for Aflatoxin from Nigeria in Ireland
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF
RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products – Sesame Seeds – Chicken leg Quarters – Smoked Sausage – Sock Samples – Rosette – Whole Egg Powder – Carne Fresca di Tacchino dalla Spagna
Salmonella Enteritidis (in 4 out of 5 samples) fresh chicken leg quarters from Lithuania in Latvia
Salmonella CO in chicken fillet from Poland in the Czech Republic
Different types of Salmonella, including S. Enteritidis in poultry from Poland in Bulgaria
Salmonella Enteritidis in socks samples in the chicken coop from Poland in Germany
Salmonella in rosette from France in Belgium
Salmonella in Indian Sesame seed in the Netherlands
Salmonella spp. in whole egg powder from Bulgaria in Poland
Salmonella spp. in chilled chicken breast from Poland in Italy
Salmonella spp. from group O:9(D1) in frozen kebab made of poultry meat from Poland in Austria
Presence of Salmonella spp. in Nigerian hulled sesame seeds in Greece, Turkey and Switzerland
Salmonella Saintpaul in carne fresca di tacchino dalla Spagna from Spain in Italy
Salmonella spp. in carnati de casa afumati (smoked sausages) from Romania in Hungary
Salmonella spp. in sesame seeds from India in Poland
Salmonella in marinated chicken sliced fillet from Poland in Estonia
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Polish Chicken Salmonella, RASFF, Salmonella, Salmonella in Chicken, Salmonella in Eggs, Salmonella Poland, Salmonella Sesame Seeds
USA – Townsend Farms Inc. Voluntarily Recalling Specific Frozen Fruit Products Because of Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination
Townsend Farms Inc. of Fairview, Oregon out of an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling specific frozen fruit products linked to mango chunks supplied by SunOpta (Sunrise Growers) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Any consumers concerned about an illness should contact their physician.
The product was distributed to Kroger Stores in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia; and under the following banners: Baker’s, Dillons, Food 4 Less, FoodsCo, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less, Pick n’ Save, Ralphs, Ruler, and Smith’s from November 06, 2022 to March 16, 2023.
This voluntary recall includes the following products date codes. Date codes can be found printed on the back panel of the packaging.
UPC 0 11110 84663 1 Private Selection 48oz Tropical Mango Chunks
Date Codes:
BEST IF USED BY 04/30/24 T1 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202171
BEST IF USED BY 04/30/24 T2 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202172
BEST IF USED BY 04/30/24 T1 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202182
BEST IF USED BY 04/30/24 T2 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202183
BEST IF USED BY 05/04/24 T1 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202225
BEST IF USED BY 05/04/24 T1 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202229
BEST IF USED BY 05/07/24 T4 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202236
BEST IF USED BY 05/07/24 T4 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2202241
BEST IF USED BY 07/18/24 T3 PRODUCT OF MEXICO F2300116
UPC 0 11110 87853 3 Private Selection 16oz Strawberry, Mango & Pineapple Blend
Date Codes:
BEST IF USED 04/30/24 T4 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO & COSTA RICA F2202174
BEST IF USED 04/30/24 T4 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO & COSTA RICA F2202185
BEST IF USED 05/04/24 T2 PRODUCT OF USA, COSTARICA & MEXICO F2202227
BEST IF USED 05/28/24 T2 PRODUCT OF PERU, MEXICO & COSTA RICA F2202332
UPC 0 11110 82026 6 Private Selection 48oz Classic Fruit Medley
Date Codes:
BEST IF USED 05/03/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE & COSTARICA F2202213
BEST IF USED 05/03/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE & COSTA RICA F2202220
BEST IF USED 05/04/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE & COSTA RICA F2202226
BEST IF USED 05/04/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE & COSTA RICA F2202230
BEST IF USED 05/10/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, PERU, CHILE & COSTA RICA F2202268
BEST IF USED 05/10/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, PERU, CHILE & COSTA RICA F2202273
BEST IF USED 05/18/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE, PERU & COSTA RICA F2202319
BEST IF USED 05/18/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA, MEXICO, CHILE, PERU & COSTA RICA F2202325
UPC 0 11110 89623 0 Private Selection 48oz Blueberries, Strawberries & Mangoes
Date Codes:
BEST IF USED 04/30/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202173
BEST IF USED 04/30/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202184
BEST IF USED 05/07/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202235
BEST IF USED 05/07/24 T3 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202240
BEST IF USED 05/08/24 T6 PRODUCT OF USA & MEXICO F2202247
The affected retail customers have been notified of this recall and instructed to remove any recalled product from retail store shelves and inventories.
Customers are urged to check their freezers for the recalled product, not to consume it and either discard the product or return it to the store for a full refund. Consumers may also request a refund by calling Kroger Customer Connect at 800-632-6900, Option 1, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.- Midnight, EST. Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m., EST.
Consumers seeking product information may email recalls@townsendfarms.com or call 503-512-1317. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-Midnight, EST; Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m., EST.
To date, there have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary recall.
This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- Townsend Farms Inc.
- recalls@townsendfarms.com
- 503-512- 1317
- Media:
- Kroger Customer Connect
- 800-632-6900, Option 1
Posted in FDA, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes
France – Paris-Brest x 2 Pastry – Salmonella
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Sweet products
- Product brand name Paris-Brest sold in a traditional pastry tray
- Model names or references Paris brest x 2
- Identification of products
Batch Date pdv7353 Use-by date between 06/23/2023 and 06/29/2023 - Packaging Plastic tray – Set of 2 cakes
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Geographic area of sale Only Intermarché St André de la Marche
- Distributors Only Intermarché St André de la Marche
Italy – Corn flour for instant polenta – Fumonisins – Mycotoxin
Brand : MOLINO RIVA
Name : Corn flour for instant polenta
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 28 June 2023
Documentation
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USA – Applesauce recalled over elevated patulin levels
Motts LLP, of Frisco, TX, is recalling 9,593 cases of Motts applesauce because of elevated patulin levels.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds, particularly Aspergillus, Penicillium and Byssochlamys. Often found in rotting apples and apple products. The acute symptoms in humans include nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting.
According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on May 18, 2023, and is ongoing.
The recalled products were distributed in the U.S. in the following states: Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. It was also distributed in Bermuda and the Dominican Republic.
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New Zealand – Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) – Campylobacter
28 June 2023: Lindsay Farm HB Ltd is recalling specific batches of its Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) as the product may contain Campylobacter.
| Product identification | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk |
| Name of product (size) | Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) 2L |
| Batch marking | Lot Numbers : 0806, 0906,1006, 1106,1206, 1306, 1406, 1506, 1606, 1906, 2006, 2106, 2206, 2306, 2406, 2506, 2606, 2706 |
| Date marking | Use by date between 12.06.2023 and up to and including 01.07.2023. |
| Package size and description | The product is sold in a plastic 2L bottle. |
| Distribution | The product is sold in the Hawke’s Bay region via home deliveries and the following registered depots:
The product has not been exported. |
| Notes | This recall does not affect any other batches of Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) or any batches of Lindsay Farm brand Organic Pasteurised Whole Milk. |
Point of sale notice for retailers
If you are a retailer of the products in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.
Point of sale notice [PDF, 68.4KB]
Consumer advice
Customers are asked to check the lot number and Use by date printed on the bottle.
If you have purchased any of the affected product listed on this notice, do not consume it. Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund. Alternatively, consume after heating to 70°C and holding at this temperature for one minute. If you don’t have a thermometer, heat the milk until it nearly reaches a boil (or scald the milk) before drinking it.
There have been no reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
How to reduce the risk of illness if you drink raw unpasteurised milk
Campylobacter infection: symptoms and advice
Who to contact
If you have questions, contact Lindsay Farms HB Ltd:
- Phone: 06 858 5333
- Address: Lindsay Road, Waipukurau, Central Hawke’s Bay.
Posted in Campylobacter, campylobacter coli, Campylobacter jejuni, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, MPI, Raw Milk
France – JAPANESE CLAMS (Ruditapes philippinarum) – E.coli
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
- Product brand name JAPANESE CLAMS
- Model names or references MEDIUM CLAMS
- Identification of products
Batch Pal1823 Gouz1606 - Products List BL_OCEAN.pdfAttachment
- Packaging 5,10,20kg
- Marketing start/end date From 06/16/2023 to 06/26/2023
- Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
- Health mark Pal1823
- Further information Clam
- Geographic area of sale QUIBERON ETEL
- Distributors LA BOISSONNERIE, BOUT DU QUAI, LA VOGLIA, LA PASSERELLE, PRADIC FISH SHOP
Posted in E.coli, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing
France – Cheese – Burn – Listeria monocytogenes
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
- Product brand name Burn
- Model names or references Burn 150g
- Identification of products
Batch Date 1.166 Date of minimum durability 07/21/2023 1.159 Date of minimum durability between 07/14/2023 and 07/21/2023 - Marketing start/end date From 06/12/2023 to 06/24/2023
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Health mark EN 89.373.003 EC
- Geographic area of sale Whole France
- Distributors Cheese dairies, dairies, small food shops…
- List of points of sale List_of_Brûlon_clients.pdf
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