Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product
Red Chilli Powder – Extra Hot recalled by Sun Global due to Bacillus cereus. The recalled product was sold in Ontario.
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| Issue Date | 5.5.2023 |
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| Source of Information | The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission |
| Food Product | Prepackaged caviar |
| Product Name and Description | Product name: Lachskaviar
Brand: Balik Pearls Net weight: 100 g Place of origin: United States Best-before date: December 31, 2023 Batch number: 113023 Importer: Caviar House & Prunier (HK) Limited |
| Reason For Issuing Alert |
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| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety |
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| Advice to the Trade | The trade should stop using or selling the affected batch of products immediately if they possess it. |
| Advice to Consumers | Do not consume the affected products. |
| Further Information | The CFS press release
Members of the public may call the hotline of the importer, Caviar House & Prunier (HK) Limited, at 3974 6746 during office hours for enquiries about the recall of the product concerned. |
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Notifier: ALDI Magyarország Élélmiszer Bt.
Name of products: Delicacy double sausage, 250 g and Paprika, spicy double sausage, 250 g
Picture of the products :
Nature of the problem: Possible presence of Salmonella
Quality retention time and lot number (L):
Delicacy double sausage, 250 g – 09.06.2023 and L: 38087
Peppery, spicy double sausage, 250 g – 09.06.2023 and L: 39087
Packaging: 250 g
Supplier: Tona Hungary Kft.
Action: Product recall
The affected products can be returned to any ALDI store in Hungary, the price of the products will be refunded even without a block. The store chain informed its customers about the recall on its website and on posters in stores.
You can read more about the nature of the problem here .
The product recall only applies to products identified with the above data.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns that consumers should immediately discard “A Joy” brand raw milk products sold in Susquehanna County. Tests following a report of potential bacteria contamination confirmed the presence of listeria monocytogenes bacteria in half gallon and gallon plastic jugs at the A Joy Farm store at 21 Lalor Lane in Little Meadows, Susquehanna County.
The tainted raw milk may be unlabeled and undated, or may bear the A Joy label and A2 or “A2/A2” product description. The producer refused to issue a recall, post a notice, or supply a customer list for direct notification.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an illness which has symptoms including fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. Listeriosis mainly affects pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and adults with impaired immune systems. Listeriosis in pregnant women can result in miscarriage, premature delivery, serious infection of the newborn, or stillbirth.
No reported illnesses have been attributed to the product, but people who consumed the milk should consult their physicians if they become ill.
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Korea Connections is conducting a recall of Enoki Mushrooms 300G. The product has been available for sale at independent/Asian grocery stores in WA.
Best Before 17.08.2023
The recall is due to the contamination of Listeria monocytogenes and no instructions to cook the product prior to consumption.
Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and individuals who are immunocompromised. The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
For more information about Listeria monocytogenes and enoki mushrooms please visit Listeria monocytogenes and imported fresh enoki mushrooms (foodstandards.gov.au).
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Lancaster Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 3 brands of already-expired Robinson Fresh, Lancaster, and Giant brand Kale, Spinach and Collard Green products produced at the company’s Jessup, Maryland facility. This recall is due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. No related illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled products are beyond their “Best If Used By Date”.
Listeria monocytogenes 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 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. Consumers with these symptoms should immediately consult their health care provider.
The recall was initiated after notification that a random sample of a single bag of Chopped Kale Greens product with a “BEST IF USED BY May 1 2023” date collected by the New York Agriculture and Markets Food Safety Division tested positive for the Listeria pathogen.
A listing of products subject to this recall are summarized at the end of this announcement. Products can be identified by using the UPC or Item Number codes and the Best if Used by Dates outlined in the table below. These products were distributed through retailers and distributors in the states of Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Retailers and distributors have been instructed to ensure the recalled products are removed from all inventories. Consumers who might still have the recalled products in their refrigerators should discard the items and they should not be consumed.
No other products distributed by Lancaster Foods have been recalled. Lancaster Foods is working collaboratively with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on this recall.
The safety and integrity of products distributed by Lancaster Foods are a top priority and taken very seriously. Lancaster Foods regrets any inconvenience and concern this recall may cause.
Customers who have any questions about the recall may contact Lancaster Foods Customer Service at 877-844-3441 Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM EDT.
AFFECTED PRODUCT:
| Item Number | Brand | Pack/Size | UPC Codes | Description | Best If Used By Date |
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| 00682 | ROBINSON FRESH | 8/16 OZ | 0-95829-60015-9 | KALE GREENS | May 01 2023 |
| 00619 | ROBINSON FRESH | 6/32 OZ | 0-95829-60016-6 | KALE GREENS | May 01 2023 |
| 55423 | LANCASTER | 20/4 OZ | N/A | CHOPPED KALE | May 01 2023 |
| 78983 | GIANT | 12/8 OZ | 6-88267-09813-0 | CURLY LEAF SPINACH | April 29 2023 |
| 00684 | ROBINSON FRESH | 8/16 OZ | 0-95829-60006-7 | COLLARD GREENS | May 01 2023 |
| 01907 | GIANT | 8/16 OZ | 6-88267-05311-5 | COLLARD GREENS | May 01 2023 |
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Chang Farm, 301 River Road, Whatley, MA is issuing a voluntary recall of Mung Bean Sprouts; all 10lb bags (as some bags may not have sell-by dates), as well as 12 oz retail bags, both packaged on April 23rd, 2023 (distributed on April 24th, 2023), produced by Chang Farm, with the specific sell-by date of May 7th, 2023 because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes (L. Monocytogenes) contamination. 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 headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The affected product is packaged in 10 lb bags (bulk) with no specified “Sell By” dates and 12 oz plastic bags (retail), labeled under the Chang Farm Brand as Premium Bean Sprouts and have a “Sell By” date of May 7th, 2023.
The product has been distributed to retail stores and wholesalers throughout MA, CT, NY and NJ.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Sample analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ (NYSDAM) Division of Food Safety and Inspection confirmed Listeria Monocytogenes.
All retail stores and wholesalers who have this lot in MA, CT, NY and NJ should remove this product from their shelves. Consumers should not consume the products and should discard this product or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers should contact their healthcare provider with any illness concerns. Consumers with questions about the warning may contact Chang Farm at 413-522-0234 or 413-222-5519 which will be monitored 24 hours EST from Monday – Sunday.
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
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| 3760114570062 | 131220017 | Use-by date 05/28/2023 |
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With summer approaching, many of you may well be planning to travel abroad. Travelling can be exciting and rewarding, but can also carry potential risks. Contaminated water or food can cause a variety of diseases that range from mild and short-lived symptoms (e.g. vomiting, diarrhoea) to longer and more severe diseases (e.g. cholera, hepatitis A). Travellers should remain vigilant when abroad and take the following precautionary measures to prevent food- or water-borne illness.
Dangerous microorganisms are present in the environment and can be carried on hands and transferred to food.
Water (including ice) and raw food can be contaminated with dangerous microorganisms. Toxins may also be formed in damaged and mouldy food.
Food held at room temperature for long hours allow pathogens to grow and produce toxin.
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