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Italy – SOFT CHEESE WITH SLIGHTLY MOLDED EDIBLE RIND -Salmonella

Posted on April 18, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Brand : TOMINO DEL CANAVESE NONNO CASARO

Denomination : SOFT CHEESE WITH SLIGHTLY MOLDED EDIBLE RIND

Reason for reporting : Remind for microbiological risk

Date of publication : 18 April 2023

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 Italy – “Tomino piemontese” soft cheese – Salmonella

Posted on April 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Brand : Caseificio Longo Srl

Denomination : “Tomino piemontese” soft cheese

Reason for reporting : Recall for microbiological risk

Publication date : 17 April 2023

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Research – Salmonella and Flour

Posted on April 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

Salmonella has struck again with a recent multistate outbreak spanning eleven states, resulting in at least a dozen ill including three requiring hospitalization. The CDC has identified raw flour as the culprit, but are still trying to pinpoint which brand(s). The sources of these victims’ illnesses have been identified as both raw dough and batter, with the only common denominator in these consumed products being raw flour.

Baked/fully cooked flour isn’t an issue, but the problem is that many people consume flour raw by eating cookie dough or batter before cooking it. Although it can be fun to “try a little on your finger” before it goes into the oven and has a chance to cook, this is an inherently dangerous practice. The flour in these uncooked products is raw, which means it hasn’t been treated for bacteria yet (one way to “treat” food is to heat it to a sufficient temperature, as is done with cakes and cookies). Cooking the product eliminates the bacteria, therefore drastically reducing the chance of becoming ill.

This is why it is extremely important that when making these types of foods that consumers follow the instructions for how high the temperature needs to be when cooking, and for how long a product needs to bake. Thee instructions aer both to provide a well-cooked product, but also for safety. These directions are on the packaging to ensure that your food isn’t undercooked, which is a strong contributor to illness.

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Denmark – Aflatoxin in popcorn corn

Posted on April 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

Nordic Food Partners A/S is recalling Rema 1000 popmajs ØKO, Salling ØKO Popcorn Majs and ØGO Organic Popcorn Majs, as an excessively high content of the fungal toxin aflatoxin B1 has been found in the products. The products should be returned to the store where they were purchased or discarded.

Recalled foods , Published: April 13, 2023

Modified April 14, 2023

​​​​​​​​Which foods:

Rema 1000 pop corn ORGANIC
Net content : 400g
EAN code: 5705830008961
Best before date: 13.02.2024, Lot number: 35068
Best before date: 13.03.2024, Lot number: 35183

Sold in: Rema 1000 stores throughout the country.

Salling ØKO Popcorn majs
Net content: 400g
EAN code: 5712874018955
Best before date: 13.02.2024, Lot number: 35068
Best before date: 14.02.2024, Lot number: 35068
Best before date: 14.03.2024, Lot number: 35183

Sold in: Bilka, Føtex and Salling stores throughout the country.

ØGO Organic Popcorn Corn
Net content: 400g
EAN code: 5712872348313
Best before dates: 14.02.2024, 20.02.2024, 09.03.2024, 10.03.2024
Lot number: 35068

Sold in: Netto and Basalt stores throughout the country.

​Why are the products being recalled:

​An excessively high content of the fungus toxin aflatoxin B1 has been found in the products. A health risk cannot therefore be ruled out if you eat the products. The decisive thing is that you do not have too high an intake of aflatoxin over a long period of time. So it is not the individual meal that is decisive, but rather intake over a longer period of time. Therefore, you will not experience acute symptoms if you have eaten the products.

Read more about aflatoxin here

What should you do as a consumer:

​The Danish Food Agency advises consumers to return the products to the store where they were purchased, or to discard them.

Who is recalling the products:

Nordic Food Partners A/S
Ørslevklostervej 58A
7840 Højslev

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Netherlands – Pork Tenderloin 325g, Coop, Poiesz and Spar – Salmonella

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NVWA

Safety warning Pork Tenderloin 325g, Coop, Poiesz and Spar

The supermarkets Coop, Poiesz and Spar immediately recall the pork tenderloin, 325 grams. Salmonella was found during a quality control at the producer. Eating the pork tenderloin can pose a health hazard if it is not heated sufficiently. Especially for young children, the elderly, people with a weakened immune system and pregnant women. Don’t eat the pork tenderloin.

Which product is it?

Coop pork tenderloin culinary

  • Barcode: 2364636000000
  • Best before dates: 14-04 and 15-04

Poiesz pork tenderloin culinary

  • Barcode: 2309390
  • Best before dates: 14-04 and 15-04

Spar pork tenderloin culinary

  • Barcode: 2309375xxxxxx
  • Best before dates: 14-04 and 15-04

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Netherlands – Pork tenderloin 325g Boon supermarket chain – Salmonella

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NVWA

Safety warning Pork tenderloin 325g Boon supermarket chain

The supermarket chain Boon also immediately recalls the pork tenderloin, 325 grams. See also yesterday’s warning (Coop, Poesz and Spar ). Salmonella was found during a quality control at the producer. Eating the pork tenderloin can pose a health hazard if it is not heated sufficiently. Especially for young children, the elderly, people with a weakened immune system and pregnant women. Don’t eat the pork tenderloin.

See Bean’s website

Which product is it?

  • Boon pork tenderloin culinary
  • Barcode: 2309298
  • Best before dates: 14-04 and 15-04

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Denmark – Milk with a sour taste- Bacterial Contamination

Posted on April 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

Thise Dairy is recalling mini milk and skimmed milk from the brands Änglamark, Irma and COOP 365, as the products taste sour as a result of the growth of bacteria. The products are unsuitable as food and should be returned to the store where they were purchased or discarded.

Recalled foods , Published: April 14, 2023

Modified April 14, 2023

​​​​​​​​​​Which foods:
Änglamark mini milk, 1/1 liter
EAN: 5701975300922
Production date: 09.04.2023
Best before date: 20.04.2023 ( see picture of the date marking here )


Änglamark skimmed milk, 1/1 liter
EAN: 5701975300915
Production date: 09.04.2023
Best before date: 20.04.2023


COOP 365 mini milk, 1/1 liter 
EAN: 5701975300953
Production date: 09/04/2023
Best before date: 20/04/2023

COOP 365 skimmed milk, 1/1 liter
EAN: 5701975300953
Production date: 09/04/2023
Best before date: 20/04/2023

Irma mini milk , 1/1 liter
EAN: 5718146420228
Production date: 09.04.2023
Best before date: 20.04.2023


Irma skimmed milk, 1/1 liter
EAN: 5718146420242
Production date: 09.04.2023
Best before date: 20.04.2023

Sold
in: Kvickly, Super Brugsen, Dagli’ Brugsen, Irma and COOP-365 stores all over the country.

Why the food recalled:
​After several customer complaints about sour milk, the dairy has established that there has been a break in the cold chain. This means that there has been an opportunity for bacteria to grow in the milk, and this has made the milk sour and therefore unsuitable as food.

What should you do as a consumer:
​​​​The Danish Food and Beverage Agency advises consumers to return the products to the store, where they were purchased, or to discard them.

Who is recalling:
Thise Mejeri
Sundsørevej 62
7870 Roslev

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USA – Clio Strawberry Granola & Yogurt Parfait Bar – Listeria monocytogenes – Enforcement Report

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FDA

Product Description:

Clio Strawberry Granola & Yogurt Parfait Bar Net Wt. 1.94 OZ (55g ) UPC: 854021008152 Packaged in a cardboard box.

Reason for Recall: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Product Quantity: 581 cases of 10 single units

Recall Number: F-0697-2023

Code Information: 048C2023 Expiration date:4/30/2023

Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Status: Ongoing

Distribution Pattern: Product distributed to distribution centers in IL, SC, MO, WA, GA, MN, FL, NC, ME, and CA. Then further distributed to retail stores in IA, IL, VA, WI, and NC.

Recalling Firm:

Clio LLC
141 Ethel Rd W
Piscataway, NJ 08854-5928
United States

Press Release URL(s):

03/14/2023

Recall Initiation Date: 3/7/2023

Center Classification Date: 4/6/2023

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France – Buckwheat flour T130 1kg – Ochratoxin A

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name Biocoop
  • Model names or references Buckwheat flour T130 1kg
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3558630113005 130323FSAT130 Date of minimum durability 13/03/2024
  • Products List Poster_withdrawal_reminder_BR0216_-_Buckwheat_flour_T130_1kg.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging1kg package
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/24/2023 to 04/14/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Biocoop

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Following analysis, the level of ochratoxin A (OTA) is higher than the regulations in force.

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Guastalla Green and Black Pitted Olives due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 14, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Thursday, 13 April 2023

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.08
Product: Guastalla Green and Black Pitted Olives; pack size: 100g; approval number: IE 4071 EC
Batch Code: Use by date: 25.04.2023
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Italicatessen is recalling the above batch of Guastalla Green and Black Pitted Olives due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point- of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Guastalla Green and Black Pitted Olives

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