Category Archives: Food Safety Alert

USA – Savencia Cheese USA Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Soft Ripened Cheeses

FDA

NEW HOLLAND, Pa. (Nov. 2, 2024) – Savencia Cheese USA is recalling select soft ripened cheeses manufactured in our Lena manufacturing facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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.

The following products are affected by this recall:

Description

Best Buy Date

GTIN

UPC-A

UPC-B

Emporium Selection Brie, 12/8oz Brie 12/24/2024 10041498111325 004149811132 041498111328
Supreme Oval 7oz, 6/7oz 12/24/2024 10071448504211 007144850421 071448504214
La Bonne Vie Brie, 6/8oz 12/24/2024 10820581678538
La Bonne Vie Camembert, 6/8oz 12/24/2024 10820581678613
12/8oz Industrial Brie 12/24/2024 10077901005226 077901005229
Market Basket Brie 6/8oz 12/24/2024 10049705666309 004970566630 049705666302

The only products being recalled are those in the table above. You can identify these products by reviewing the UPC and the best buy date on the product labels. These products had limited regional distribution in the United States. The few retailers that received the product have been informed of this possible contamination and are in the process of removing products from shelves. Consumers that have any of the recalled products listed in the table above should refrain from consuming them and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse health events due to consumption of these products.

Through routine testing, it was identified that processing equipment at the site may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. While finished product testing has not identified contaminated product, we have initiated a voluntary recall to retrieve the potentially affected product.

This voluntary recall is being conducted in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Consumer Relations at (800)-322-2743 or email sc.customer.service@savencia.com.

Media Contact:
Kriston Ohm
kriston.ohm@savencia.com

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France – Fresh and matured cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
EARL the low boards
Model names or references
Crottins, log, barrel, medallion, little creamy
Product identification
Batch Date
288 fresh cheese Minimum durability date 07/11/2024
289 fresh cheese Minimum durability date 07/11/2024
290 matured cheese Minimum durability date 11/24/2024
291 matured cheese Minimum durability date 11/24/2024
292 matured cheese Minimum durability date 11/24/2024
293 fresh cheese Minimum durability date 07/11/2024
294 fresh cheese Minimum durability date 07/11/2024
295 fresh cheese Minimum durability date 07/11/2024
List of products
List_of_products.pdfAttachment
Packaging
stretch film
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/24/2024 to 10/25/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 14-635-001
Additional information
raw milk farmhouse goat cheese
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Grocery store and shop

Denmark – Suspicion of Listeria in fish patties

Foedevarestyrelsen

Insula Fersk Fisk A/S is recalling fish meatballs due to the discovery of Listeria in the production environment at the producer.

If you have the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased.

Which foods are recalled

Glyngøre Ready-fried Fish Meatballs
EAN 5715030200034
Net weight 390 grams 
All best before dates from 30-10-2024 to 10-11-2024. 

Where are the products sold?

The products are sold in; MENU, SPAR, Min Købmand, Løvbjerg, Wolt market, SuperBrugsen, Kvickly, Brugsen, Dagli’ Brugsen and 365 Discount stores

Why are the products being recalled?

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in the production environment at the manufacturer and there is therefore a suspicion of Listeria in the products.

Infection with Listeria bacteria can cause flu-like symptoms, fever and headache and, in rare cases, gastrointestinal problems.

Read more about Listeria in food here

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the products to the store where they were purchased or to discard them. 

If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the products, you should contact your own doctor.

Who recalls the products

Insula Fresh Fish A/S
Constantiavej 29
9900 Frederikshavn

France – Organic flour T80 – Ergot Alkaloids – Mycotoxin

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Cereals and bakery products
Product brand name
Minetorie TROTTIN own brand
Model names or references
SA5KG80 ORGANIC BAG T 80 5kg
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3700676300479 39-24-05 Minimum durability date 03/20/2025
Packaging
5kg
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/07/2024 to 10/31/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Sales to individuals on site and in bakeries

France – Creole shrimp – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Creole flavors
Model names or references
2 kg tray of cooked Creole shrimp, batch 24.292. Best before date: 8/11/2024.
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
1605290099 24,292 Expiry date 08/11/2024
Packaging
Product sold in Creole events in stores, original packaging in 2 kg trays “packaged in a protective atmosphere”.
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/18/2024 to 10/31/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
Oval mark: FR 80 561 009 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan, Leclerc, Intermarché and “au fil du goût”.

France – CREOLE SHOULDER BLOCK / CREOLE SHOULDER SLICE LS – E.coli

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
THE BREEDER
Model names or references
CREOLE SHOULDER BLOCK CREOLE SHOULDER BLOCK LS S/V
Product identification
Batch Date
24282 Expiry date 06/11/2024
Packaging
UNDER A VACUUM
Start/End of marketing date
From 08/10/2024 to 24/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: GUADELOUPE (971)
Distributors
CROSSROADS, 8 A 8,

France – SMOKED PROVENCAL-STYLE MACKEREL FILLET – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishery and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
SMOKED PROVENCAL-STYLE MACKEREL FILLET
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0209061000000 packed on 10/18/2024 Expiry date 10/28/2024
Packaging
Under a vacuum
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/18/2024 to 10/28/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
OLIVET
Distributors
E.LECLERC OLIVET

Denmark – Suspicion of Listeria in fish patties

Foedevarestyrelsen

Jeka Fish A/S is recalling several types of fish meatballs due to the discovery of Listeria in the production environment.

If you have the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased.

Which foods are recalled

Havet´s Små classic fish meatballs
EAN number: 5730444919648
Net weight 200g
Expiration date: 01-11-2024, 02-11-2024, 05-11-2024, 08-11-2024, 12-11-2024, 14-11-2024 2024 and 15-11-2024

Havet´s Small fish meatballs with salmon
EAN number: 5730444930513
Net weight 200g
Last date of use: 06-11-2024 and 13-11-2024

Havet´s Small fish meatballs with prawns and chili
EAN number: 573044491624
Net weight 200g
Last use-by date: 08-11-2024

Havet’s classic fish patties
EAN number: 5730444915862
Net weight 260g
Best-by date: 30-10-2024, 01-11-2024, 05-11-2024, 07-11-2024, 09-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Havet´s midðs fish frikadeller
EAN number: 5730444919600
Net weight 380g
Expiration date: 31-10-2024, 05-11-2024, 09-11-2024, 13-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Havet´s fish meatballs with salmon
EAN number: 5730444916272
Net weight 260g
Last date of use: 02-11-2024, 05-11-2024, 06-11-2024, 12-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Havet´s Gourmet fish meatballs
EAN number: 5730444930551
Net weight 380g
Last date of use: 14-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Nautica cod fish meatball
EAN number: 20295271
Net weight 340g
Expiration date: 30-10-2024, 09-11-2024, 13-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Cimbric Pan-fried cod meatballs
EAN number: 5730444930322
Net weight: 130g
Expiration date: 30-10-2024, 07-11-2024, 09-11-2024 and 15-11-2024

Where are the products sold?

Lidl and Coop stores (SuperBrugsen, Kvickly, Dagli’Brugsen, Brugsen and 365 Discount)

Why are the products being recalled?

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in the production environment and there is therefore a suspicion of Listeria in the products.

Infection with Listeria bacteria can cause flu-like symptoms, fever and headache and, in rare cases, gastrointestinal problems.

Read more about Listeria in food here

Quebec – Warning not to consume lean ground beef and pork sold by the company Au Saucisson Vaudois – STEC E.coli

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , Nov. , 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Au Saucisson Vaudois, located at 368, rue Principale, in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, is advising the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as these foods may contain the E. coli bacteria that produces Shiga toxins.

Product name

Format

Target lot

“LEAN GROUND BEEF”

Variable weight

Lot: 264594

Packaging date: 20.09.24

Best before date: 19.09.25

“LEAN GROUND PORK”

Lot: 264595

Packaging date: 20.09.24

Best before date: 19.09.25

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until November 1, 2024. They were packaged in a plastic pouch with the words “Au Saucisson Vaudois” written on one side. They were sold frozen.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. People who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

However, properly cooking meat destroys  E. coli bacteria . Preparing ready-made meals, such as spaghetti sauce, shepherd’s pie, or meat pie, requires a long enough cooking time and a high enough temperature to destroy the bacteria.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Catalonia – Extension of information on the alert for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked hands and precooked pork feet

ACSA

As an extension of the alert regarding the presence of listeria monocytogenes in cooked hands and pork feet of the “El Mercado de ALDI” brand and precooked pork feet of the “BONPREU” brand from Catalonia, new Products involved:

  • Product name: Cooked ear

Marketed through the following brands: Totcuit – Comercial Ancares – Comercial Pocre – Carns Albet – El Senglar – Embutidos Santa Cruz – Germans Gracia – Segell d’Or – Serratelles – Alimentbarna – Carns Ausió Rifà – Can Llobateras – Caso Tió – Tendem Fragadis – Subirat sausages – Arderiu meats – Friopalau.

  • Product name: Cooked morro   

Marketed through the following brands: Totcuit – Comercial Pocre – Albet Meats – El Senglar – Santa Cruz Sausages – Segel d’Or – Serratelles – Alimentbarna – Ausió Rifà Meats – Caso Tió – Tendem Fragadis – Subirats Sausages – Arderiu Meats – Innovation and Tradition – Commercial Baides – Friopalau.

  • Product name: Pre-cooked pig’s ear  

Brand: Good Price

  • Product name: Pre-cooked pork shoulder   

Brand: Good Price

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in Catalonia. 

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has communicated this information to the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency through the  European Food Alert Network .

The market withdrawal of the affected products from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned products in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming them .

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and have symptoms compatible with listeriosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever), it is recommended to go to a health center.