Category Archives: Food Safety Management

France – MUNSTER AOP WITH RAW MILK – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name MUNSTER VALLEY DAIRY
  • Model names or references Small Munster AOP and Grand Munster AOP
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    293 Use-by date between 08/12/2022 and 31/12/2022
  • Packaging FOOD WRAPPING PAPER
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/11/2022 to 30/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR.68.117.001 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors See the list of points of sale attached
  • List of points of saleMunster_lot_293.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

Netherlands – AH Biological Alfalfa from Albert Heijn – Salmonella

NVWA

Albert Heijn warns against the AH Organic Alfalfa. The product may contain salmonella. Eating the AH Organic Alfalfa with at least use until 16/12 and 17/12 can pose a health hazard. Especially for young children, the elderly, people with a weakened immune system and pregnant women. Do not eat the product!

See the Albert Heijn website

Which product is it?

  • AH Organic Alfalfa 40 grams
  • Best Before: 16/12 and 17/12

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

Austria – Black Pepper – Salmonella

AGES

AGES informs about a recall of the company dm drogerie markt GmbH. The company recalled the product dmBio black pepper, whole grains, 70 g on December 14th, 2022:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 © dm drogerie markt GmbH
recall reason
Salmonella
Marketed by
dm drugstore market GmbH
Manufacturer
dm drugstore market GmbH
Expiry Date
11/01/2025

dm drogerie markt is recalling the item “dmBio pepper black, whole grains,
70 g” for reasons of preventive consumer protection. Goods with a best before date of 09/2025 and 11/2025 are affected .

Reason for the recall: It cannot be ruled out that salmonella may occur in the article mentioned above. This was determined during internal controls. Eating foods contaminated with salmonella can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and occasionally vomiting and a slight fever. The symptoms usually go away on their own after a few days. A doctor should be consulted if symptoms are severe or persistent.

Other products in the dmBio range are not affected. The best before date (MHD) is easy to see on the back of the packaging.

Customers are asked not to consume the product with the above-mentioned BBD and to return it to the dm branches unopened or already opened. The purchase price will of course be refunded – even without presenting the receipt.

If you have any questions, the dm customer service is available: 0800 – 365 86 33 (free of charge) Mon – Fri 07:30 – 17:30 or kundenservice@dm.at

original recall

Germany – Duck – Listeria monocytogenes

LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 14.12.2022
Product name:

“Than Binh Grill Duck”

Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Thanh Binh Grillente Friedrich-Wöhler-Ring 9 / 06749 Bitterfeld-Wolfen

Reason for warning: Listeria monocytogenes
Packaging Unit: Capacity approx. 2.5 kg
Durability: Best before 16.11.2024
Production date: 11/16/2022
Lot identification: Best before 16.11.2024

France – CREOLE SHRIMPS – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name UNBRANDED
  • Model names or references CREOLE SHRIMPS
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    22332 Use-by date 15/12/2022
  • Packaging TRAY
  • Marketing start/end date From 29/11/2022 to 13/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 80.561.009 CE
  • Further information SOLD IN ANIMATION STAND CREOLES
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • DistributorsCASINO, SYSTEM U, LECLERC, CARREFOUR, AUCHAN, GÉANT, CORA, INTERMARCHÉ.

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall PRESENCE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

France – STRAIGHT SMOKED GARLIC SAUSAGE FRANCILIN 1.3KG X6 – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name REGIONAL SALTED PRODUCTS
  • Model names or references STRAIGHT SMOKED GARLIC SAUSAGE FRANCILIN 1.3KG X6
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3233970680133 22344 Use-by date 07/12/2022
  • Packaging Bare product in the traditional department
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/11/2022 to 07/12/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors disperse; Father Champain; intermarche chartres du gord; TVB; U.S. Tours

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of traces of Listeria
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

Belgium – Bio mix sweet germs (60g) from the Delhaize brand – Salmonella

AFSCA

Delhaize recall
Product: Bio mix sweet germs (60g) from the Delhaize brand.
Problem: Possible presence of Salmonella.



Delhaize asks its customers who have purchased the product below at Delhaize Wezembeek not to consume it and to bring it back to a point of sale.

In collaboration with the FASFC, Delhaize has decided to withdraw this product from the market and to recall them from consumers due to the presence of Salmonella .


 

 

 

 

 

 

Product info:

Name: Bio mix sweet sprouts 60g
Brand: Delhaize
EAN code: 5400119583312
Expiry date (DLC): 16/12/2022
Marketing period: 12/12/2022

Every day, Delhaize carries out hundreds of quality checks in in order to guarantee the quality and food safety of its products at all times.

In the meantime, Delhaize has already taken all affected products off the shelves and tightened checks on the product and the supplier. Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it. Customers have the option of returning the product in question to the point of sale where they purchased it. Reimbursement for each affected item is guaranteed.

Other products of the same assortment are not affected and can therefore be consumed in complete safety. Delhaize would like to apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Advice and information for consumers:

What if you have already purchased the product from Delhaize Wezembeek?
Do not consume the product and return it to your Delhaize store. The products will be refunded to you.

For further information , customers can contact our Customer Service on the free number 0800/95 713 .

Germany – House brand Italian herb cheese, raw milk cheese – STEC/VTEC E.coli

LMW

Alert type:

Food

Date of first publication:

13.12.2022

Product name:

House brand Italian herb cheese, raw milk cheese

Manufacturer (distributor):

Cattle and horse farm Köber Merkendorf No. 41 07950 Zeulenroda-Triebes

Reason for warning:

Verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) detection

Durability:

03/03/2023

Further information:

For reasons of preventive consumer protection, Rinder- und Pferdehof Köber is recalling the product house brand Italian herb cheese, raw milk cheese (see recall letter in the attachment). Verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) was detected in the product. 

The product was sold from December 3rd, 2022 exclusively via the machines in Silberfeld  .  

Click to access R%FCckruf.pdf

USA – Utopia Foods Recalls “Enoki Mushrooms” Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Utopia Foods Inc, Enoki Mushrooms, Net: 200g

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:
Utopia Foods Inc
Brand Name:
Utopia Foods Inc
Product Description:
Enoki Mushrooms

Company Announcement

Utopia Foods Inc of Glendale, NY, is recalling its 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms”, imported from China and distributed nationwide in the US, because they have 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 recalled “Enoki Mushrooms” were distributed nationwide in produce wholesale companies.

The product comes in a 200g, clear and blue plastic package with brand name “Utopia” and barcode# 8928918610017 marked on the packaging.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential contamination was noted by a routine sampling conducted in the State of Missouri revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms”.

The distribution of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem.

All Utopia branded Enoki Mushrooms imported from China and within expiry are effected by the recall. Consumers who have purchased the 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms” within expiry are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718.389.8898 Monday-Friday EST 8AM-4PM.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Utopia Foods Inc
 718.389.8898
Media:
Jack
 718.389.8898

Sweden – ICA recalls ICA I Love Eco Kale 150 grams – may contain Listeria

Livsmedelsverket

2022-12-13

ICA recalls ICA recalls ICA I Love Eco Kale 150 grams because it may contain listeria. 

Recall Notice