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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes –
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RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Rice – Shelled Peanuts- Groundnuts – Pistachios –
Presence of aflatoxins above the maximum permissible limit in rice from Pakistan in Spain
High content of aflatoxins in shelled peanuts from Egypt in Italy
Aflatoxin in Groundnut kernels from Paraguay in the Netherlands
Presence of aflatoxin B1 above the maximum permissible limit in rice from Pakistan in Spain
Aflatoxine in Groundnut Kernels from Paraguay in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin B1 (92 ppb), Aflatoxin Sum (97 ppb) and Ochratoxin A (16 ppb) in pistachios from Iran via Spain in Belgium, Curaçao, Denmark, Germany, Iran, Netherlands, Spain.
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin in Groundnuts from China in the Netherlands
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, 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 Poultry Products – Betel Leaves – Chilled Beef – Walnut Kernels – Beef Trimmings – Poultry Minced Meat – Frozen Raw Pork – Chicken Offal – Bay Leaves
Salmonella spp in fresh chicken fillet from Poland via EE to Finland
Salmonella in bay leaves from Türkiye in Latvia
the presence of Salmonella enterica subsp. was detected. enterica gr. CO in 1 of 5 samples of chicken breast fillet from Poland in the Netherlands
Salmonella in betel leaves from India in France
Salmonella spp in chilled Beef from Uruguay via the Netherlands in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.
Salmonella in fresh beef cuts, origin Uruguay in Sweden and the Netherlands
Salmonella ssp. in walnut kernels (raw material) from the United States in Germany and the Netherlands
Salmonella spp. in beef trimmings from Poland in Germany
Presence of Salmonella in frozen poultry minced meat from the Netherlands in Italy
Salmonella spp present in 3 out of 5 samples in raw, frozen pork. from Spain in Poland
Salmonella enteritidis in frozen chicken offal from the Czech Republic in Slovakia
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Austria – Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml – Mycotoxin – Patulin
AGES informs about a recall from Lidl Austria. The company issued a recall of the product Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml on March 7, 2024:
© Lidl Austria
Reason for recall
Patulin residues
Marketed by
Lidl Austria
Manufacturer
Dairy Gropper GmbH & Co. KG
Expiry Date
March 13, 2024
The manufacturer Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG is currently recalling the product “Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml” with the best-before date of March 13, 2024.
The affected smoothie contains aronia juice, which is contaminated with patulin. Patulin is a substance (mycotoxin) produced by molds that can cause nausea, vomiting and indigestion. Therefore, customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and under no circumstances consume the affected smoothie.
The affected product was sold at Lidl Austria. For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Lidl Austria reacted immediately and removed the affected product from sale. The item can be returned to all Lidl branches. The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presentation of the receipt.
Only the product “Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml” with the best-before date of March 13, 2024 is affected by the recall from the manufacturer Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG. Other products sold by Lidl Austria from the manufacturer Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG as well as other items from the “Solevita” brand are not affected by the recall.
Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG apologizes to all those affected for the inconvenience caused. This warning does not say that the threat was caused by Lidl Austria.
Customer service
If you have any questions on this topic, Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free telephone number 0800/500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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France – Caesar platter salad 320g – Salmonella
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
Daunat
Model names or references
Caesar platter salad (Chicken – Egg – Grana Padano)
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3367651008470 409191 Use-by date 03/10/2024
Products List
Traça_aval_client_lightv5.pdfAttachment
Packaging
320g cardboard packaging tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/28/2024 to 03/04/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Système U, Leclerc, Intermarché, Carrefour, Auchan, Casino, Monoprix, BP, Dyneff, Avia, Bistrot snack distribution, Proxi, Match, Cora
List of points of sale
Traça_aval_client_lightv5.pdf
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Belgium – AH ongezouten pistachios from the Albert Heijn brand – Aflatoxin
In agreement with the AFSCA, Albert Heijn reminds consumers of the
‘AH ongezouten pistachios’ from the Albert Heijn brand with the best before date 07/2024.
The product contains too high aflatoxin content ( b2, g1 and g2) . There is no immediate health hazard. If consumed in large quantities over a long period of time, it can be harmful.
Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale. It will be replaced or refunded.
Product Description
- Product category: nuts
- Product name: AH ongezouten pistachios
- Brand: Albert Heijn
- Expiration date (DDM): 07/2024
- Sales period: 01/17/2024 until 03/04/2024 inclusive
- Type of packaging: plastic bag
- Weight: 200g
For any further information, please contact Albert Heijn via 0800 777 05
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Belgium Dried white blackberries from the GreenAge brand – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A
In agreement with the FASFC, Biofresh Belgium is withdrawing the 100g dried white blackberries from sale and recalling it from consumers due to its excessively high ochratoxin-A content.
Biofresh Belgium 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: dried white blackberries 100g
- Brand: GreenAge
- Minimum durability date: 01/20/2025
- Lot number(s): 2404
- Sales period: from 02/14/2024 to 02/29/2024
- Nature of packaging: plastic bag
- Weight: 100g
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Denmark – Risk of bacteria and mold/mould in organic food supplements (plant powder) – Bacillus cereus
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Coalas Naturprodukter is recalling the plant powder Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix, which is used as a dietary supplement, as there is a risk that the product contains the bacterium Bacillus cereus and mould.
If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.
Image of the product – Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix
Image of the product: Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix
Which food is recalled
Dragon Superfoods – Organic In Shape Mix, 200g
Origin: Bulgaria
Lot number: 23275
EAN barcode: 3800233685510
Best-before date: 02.04.2024
Where is the product sold
The product is sold through Salling grocery stores and on Matas.dk, as well as via a number of other web shops for food supplements under the company Firtal, e.g. Helsebixen.dk, made4men.dk or well.dk
Why is the product being recalled?
There is a risk that the product contains too high a content of the bacterium Bacillus cereus. The bacterium is found naturally in soil and on plants, but can cause illness such as vomiting and diarrhea in humans.
The risk of an increased content of mold does not constitute a health risk in the same way, but alone makes the product unsuitable for human consumption.
What should you do as a consumer?
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.
If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the product, you should contact your own doctor.
Who recalls the product
Koala’s Natural Products
AC Illumsvej
12, 8600 Silkeborg
Posted in Bacillus, Bacillus cereus, Foedevarestyrelsen, 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, mold, Mold Toxin, Mold/ MouldAscospores, Mould/Mold
France – Marinated salmon and salmon tartare – Salmonella
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
AUCHAN
Model names or references
Marinated salmon and salmon tartare
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760105174484 24057 Use-by date 03/02/2024
3254560238404 24057 Use-by date 03/03/2024
3254560238404 24057 Use-by date 03/04/2024
3254560741416 24057 Use-by date 03/10/2024
3254560741416 24057A Use-by date 03/11/2024
3254560741416 24057AAA Use-by date 03/13/2024
3254566435111 24057 Use-by date 03/05/2024
3254562307856 24057 Use-by date 03/03/2024
3254560741416 24057AA Use-by date 03/12/2024
3254560780774 24057 Use-by date 03/11/2024
3254560780774 24057 Use-by date 03/12/2024
Products List
New_posterette_auchan.pdfAttachment
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/27/2024 to 03/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 62.160.128 EC
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Auchan stores and any other brand selling Auchan branded products
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France – PEACH MUSSELS – E.coli
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Peach mussels
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
102172702 – 079.30.27.02 – 102.17.27.02 – 016.21.27.02 – 090.23.27.02 – 017.45.27.02 – 331.76.27.02 Use-by date 06/03/2024
Packaging
15kg bag
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/28/2024 to 03/02/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Label number: 483 to 496
Geographical sales area
Pas-de-Calais
Distributors
– Ms. PONT Myriam – Ms. MARTIN Nicole – Ms. MONIER Marie-louise – Mr. COUSIN Alain – MR. SUEUR Emmanuel
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