Category Archives: Food Quality

USA – Wiers Farm, Inc Issues a Voluntary Recall on Whole and Salad Cucumbers Due to Possible Contamination with Listeria

FDA

Image of salad cucumber sticker label , pack date 6/5/2024 and 6/6/2024

Willard, OH (July 12, 2024) – Out of an abundance of caution, Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of whole cucumbers with a pack date of June 5, 2024 and bagged salad cucumbers with a pack date of June 5, 2024 and June 6, 2024 due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This product was not grown or harvested by Wiers Farm. It was sourced from out of state, then handled and distributed by Wiers Farm. Wiers Farm Inc. is coordinating closely with regulatory officials in connection with the recall.

The potential contamination was discovered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) through routine sampling.

Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacteria that can cause listeriosis. Symptoms vary depending on the severity of the illness and symptoms may last from days to several weeks. Consumers who have consumed the affected product and are experiencing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues should seek medical attention. For more information about Listeria monocytogenes, consumers can visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.

Product Details

Product Name: Whole Cucumbers
Size: 1.5-2.5 inch diameter, 6-9 inch length

Product Name: Wiers Farm 2 lb bagged Salad Cucumber
Packaging: clear bag with blue base

Distribution: Select Walmart stores in MI, IN and OH

Consumers should discard product. The product involved is past its shelf life and should already be out of distribution, but if consumers have any product they question, do not consume it, but rather discard it. For any questions or concerns, consumers may contact us at (419) 933-2161 or email us at customercare@wiersfarm.com.

“Wiers Farm operates to the highest standards of health and food safety. We have taken immediate steps to address this isolated incident and we are collaborating closely with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) to ensure a swift resolution.”

France – Saint Paulin sold by the slice and freshly packaged self-service – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
unbranded (sold in the stand section with service and self-service packaged on site)
Model names or references
SAINT PAULIN
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2056315000000 packaged between 06/24/2024 and 07/05/2024 Expiry date between 04/07/2024 and 15/07/2024
sold in the section by the cut between 04/07/2024 and 06/07/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/24/2024 to 07/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
cora Sainte Marie aux Chênes
Distributors
cora Sainte Marie aux Chênes

Belgium – Chicken pepper/onion skewers, Chicken pineapple skewers, Chicken cubes, Chicken skewers, Chicken curry pepper skewers – Salmonella

AFSCA

kip pike

In agreement with the AFSCA, Paas Food Industries is withdrawing the Chicken skewers pepper/onion, Chicken skewers pineapple, Chicken cubes, Chicken skewers, Chicken skewers curry pepper from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
Z asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased where it will be refunded.

Product Description

  • Product Name: Chicken Pepper/Onion Skewers, Chicken Pineapple Skewers, Chicken Dice, Chicken Skewers, Chicken Curry Pepper Skewers
  • Brand: Paas Food Industries
  • Use-by date ( UBD) (“Use by”): 07/19/2024
  • Lot number: 1341313
  • Sales period: from 07/10/2024 to 07/15/2024
  • Nature of packaging: plastic tray
  • Weight :
    • Chicken pepper/onion skewers: 450g
    • Pineapple chicken skewers: 450g; 625g; 3120g
    • Chicken cubes: 500g
    • Chicken skewers: 450g; 3120g 
    • Chicken curry pepper skewers: 450g

Belgium – Tuna steak – sold in the fish section of Carrefour – Salmonella

AFSCA

Tone steak

Following the detection of the presence of Salmonella, the company COMPTOIRS  OCEANIQUES is today withdrawing the sale of “STEAK DE THON”. This is the batch with the following characteristics:Nature of Product: tuna steak

Product sold in the fish section of Carrefour between 07/09/2024 and 07/15/2024

Lot No.: 3907

Expiration date (DLC): 07/19/2024

All products have been withdrawn from sale. However, some of these products were marketed on the Belgian market before the withdrawal measure. Consumers who have the above-mentioned products in their possession are requested not to consume them and to return them to the point of sale, where they will be refunded.

Foodborne illness caused by salmonella results in gastrointestinal symptoms often accompanied by fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption of contaminated products. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly.

People who have consumed one of the above-mentioned products and who present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

For any further information, you can contact Carrefour Belgium customer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11,
from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused.

Belgium – “Abondance raw milk AOP” cheese from the Itinéraire des Saveurs brand – STEC E.coli

AFSCA

cheese

The “Fromagerie des Pays de Savoie” is withdrawing from sale “Abondance raw milk AOP” cheese from the Itinéraire des Saveurs brand.

A microbiological test revealed the presence of Escherichia coli (STEC).                                                                                                                     

Product :

Product: “Abondance raw milk AOP” cheese

Brand: Itinerary of Flavors

Expiry date (DDM): 02/08/2024 – lots A4157003261 and A4158000761

Expiration date (DDM): 08/15/2024 – Lot: A4164003374

EAN: 3250391408818

Weight: 200g

The products were marketed in Intermarché & Intermarché by Mestdagh points of sale between June 25 and July 12, 2024.

Please do not consume this product and return it to this  store where you will be refunded.

Escherichia coli STEC can cause, within a week of consuming contaminated products, diarrhea, sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever. These symptoms can be followed (5 to 8% of cases) by severe kidney complications, mainly in children. People who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present these types of symptoms are invited to consult their doctor without delay, informing them of this consumption as well as the place and date of purchase.

For any questions, you can call the company Fromageries des Pays de Savoie
at 0033 805 805 950 or via 
itmai_be_recall@mousquetaires.com

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Finland – Pirkka seeds, nuts recalled over health concerns -Salmonella – Aflatoxin

YLE

A batch of Pirkka salad seed mix and Pirkka pumpkin seeds will be withdrawn from sale due to Finnish Customs control inspections showing Salmonella, K-Group said in a press release about its store brand on Monday.

In the same inspection, aflatoxin levels also exceeding the EU legal limit were found in K-Menu-branded peanuts. Aflatoxin is a mould toxin that can form in products stored in humid and warm conditions. The products are dangerous and should not be consumed.

Romania – AlFez – Tahini Products – Salmonella

ANSVA

Tahini Al’Fez paste 160g
The manufacturing company AB World Foods UK informs about the withdrawal
from the market of all batches of the product Pasta Tahini Al’Fez 160g

ANSVA

Al’Fez Pasta Tahini

ANSVA

Pasta Tahini Al`Fez 160g
The manufacturer AB World Foods LTD UK is currently withdrawing the Pasta product from the market
Tahini Al`Fez 160g from the lots with the expiration dates:
31.07.2024
30.09.2024
30.11.2024
31.01.2025

France – Camembert made from microfiltered cow’s milk 210g – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Capipontain
Model names or references
Camembert made from microfiltered cow’s milk 210g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3254550030797 D1692 Minimum durability date 08/13/2024
Packaging
Wooden box 210g
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/05/2024 to 07/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 14.342.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
PROAPRO CHATEAU GONTIER-SODEGER SOUTIFRAIS

France – Camembert d’Isigny made from milk from selected farms 250g – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Isigny holy mother
Model names or references
Camembert d’Isigny made from milk from selected farms 250g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3254550030193 D1692 Minimum durability date 08/19/2024
Packaging
Wooden box
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/05/2024 to 07/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 14.342.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Carrefour Cora Intermarché Leclerc Independent wholesaler Mr. LECONTE

Belgium – AL’FEZ brand “Natural Tahini” sesame seed paste – Salmonella

AFSCA

tahini

In consultation with the AFSCA, Albert Heijn is recalling the sesame seed paste “Natural Tahini” from the AL’FEZ brand (all expiry dates combined). A check carried out by the producer has detected the presence of salmonella in a limited number of products.

Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale. It will be refunded.

Product Description :     

  • Product Category: Sesame Seed Paste
  • Product Name: Natural Tahini 
  • Brand: AL’FEZ
  • EAN code: 5010338300890
  • Expiry date (BDD): all
  • Lot: all
  • Weight: 160g
  • Sales period: from January 1, 2023 to July 11, 2024

Product sold in Albert Heijn stores.

For further information please contact Albert Heijn on: 0800 777 05