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Luxembourg – ALESTO BRAND ROASTED PISTACHIOS – Ochratoxin A

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SAP

Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH is recalling the following products:

Last name Roasted pistachios
Mark Alesto
Unity 70g
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 03/25/2023
Sale period from 05/07/2022 to 10/11/2022
Last name Roasted & salted pistachios
Mark Alesto
Unity 70g
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 03/23/2023
Sale period from 05/07/2022 to 10/11/2022

Danger  : Potential presence of ochratoxin A

Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced by molds which can be present in different products such as cereals, coffee, rice, spices and raisins. With repeated consumption, ochratoxin A can be carcinogenic and can have toxic effects at the renal level.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Lidl

Source of information: Lidl recall notification

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Netherlands – Safety warning Lidl Netherlands Pistachios roasted & salted and Pistachios roasted from Alesto – Ochratoxin A

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Safety warning Lidl Netherlands Pistachios roasted & salted and Pistachios roasted from Alesto

Lidl Netherlands warns against roasted & salted pistachios and roasted pistachios from the brand ‘Alesto’. An increased amount of Ochratoxin A (a fungal toxin) was found in the products. Ochratoxin A can lead to kidney disease if taken for a long time. Do not eat the products!

See Lidl’s website

Which products are involved?

  • Alesto Pistachios roasted, 70g
  • Best before: 25.03.2023
  • LOT: 30031/220622001
  • Alesto Pistachios roasted & salted, 70 g
  • Best before: 23.03.2023
  • LOT: 30030/220623001

If you have any questions, please contact Lidl Netherlands via email:  contact@lidl.nl  or telephone number 020 – 70 95 039.

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Belgium – “Zencefil” – Ground ginger from the Basak brand – Bacillus cereus

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AFSCA

FASFC recall
Product: “Zencefil” – Ground ginger from the Basak brand.
Problem: Possible presence of Bacillus Cereus.

The FASFC withdraws “Zencefil” – Ground Ginger of the Basak brand from sale and recalls it from consumers because of a possible presence of Bacillus Cereus.

It has therefore been decided to withdraw this product from sale and to recall it from consumers. Customers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale.


Product Description :

Product name: “Zencefil” – Ground ginger
Brand: Basak
Batch number: L4349M
Weight: 100g
Expiry date: DDM: 06/01/2023

This product was sold via various points of sale in Belgium.

For any additional information, you can contact the FASFC contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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Italy – Preparation based on cod – Listeria monocytogenes

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Brand : Sødergården

Denomination : Preparation based on cod.

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : November 14, 2022

Documentation

Documentation

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Italy – TALEGGIO DOP BONTALEGGIO DI GROTTA – Food Safety

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Brand : MAURI FORMAGGI

Name : TALEGGIO DOP BONTALEGGIO DI GROTTA

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 14 November 2022

Documentation

Documentation

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Belgium – Roasted pistachios – Roasted and salted pistachios from the Alesto brand – Ochratoxin A.

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AFSCA

Recall of Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH
Product: Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne geroostet” (Roasted pistachios) and “Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) from the Alesto brand.
Problem: too high content of Ochratoxin A.

In agreement with the FASFC, Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH withdraws Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne geroostet” (Roasted pistachios) (70g) and “Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) (70g) from the sale and recalls them from consumers because of an excessively high Ochratoxin A content.

Lidl Belgium asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt.

Product description: Product

name Pistazienkerne geroostet
(Roasted pistachios) Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen
(Roasted and salted pistachios)
Brand Alesto Alesto Use-by
dates (BDD) 25/03/2023 23/03/2023
Weight 70g 70g
Sales period From 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive From 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive
Type of packaging Plastic bag Plastic bag

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Romania – Scandinavian style cod fishcakes – Listeria monocytogenes

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Jeka Fish recalls Sødergaarden Chifteluțe de cod, în stil scandinav / Scandinavian style cod fishcakes (340g; Use by 15.09.2022 and 25.11.2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Germany – K-Classic Pistachio Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 100g – Ochratoxin A

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LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/12/2022
Product name:

K-Classic Pistachio Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 100g

Manufacturer (distributor):

Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH Hans-Koch-Ring GmbH 21493 Schwarzenbek Sales by Kaufland

Reason for warning:

During routine tests, increased levels of the mold toxin ochratoxin A were found.

Packaging Unit: 100 g
Durability: 04/22/2023
Lot identification: 21029/220726001

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Germany – Ginger ground (100 gr) (Zencefil) – Bacillus cereus

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LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/11/2022
Product name:

Ginger ground (100 gr) (Zencefil)

Product images:

product photo.jpg
Manufacturer (distributor):

Basak Tüketim ve Gida GmbH Marktstrasse 10 50968 Cologne

Reason for warning:

Increased levels of Bacillus cereus

Packaging Unit: 100 g
Durability: 06.2023
Lot identification: L4349M
Further information:

Reference is made to the attached consumer information.

Click to access R%FCckrufschreiben+(2).pdf

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Austria – Alesto Pistachios Roasted, 70g and Alesto Pistachios Roasted & Salted, 70g – Ochratoxin A

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AGES informs about a recall of the company Lidl Austria GmbH. The company recalled the products Alesto Pistachios Roasted, 70g and Alesto Pistachios Roasted & Salted, 70g on November 11th, 2022:
 © Lidl Austria GmbH
recall reason
Elevated ochratoxin A levels
Marketed by
Lidl Austria GmbH
Manufacturer
Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH
Expiry Date
03/25/2023
Batch number
30031/220622001, 30030/22062300

The manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH is currently calling the products “Alesto Pistachios roasted, 70g” with the best before date March 25th, 2023 and lot number 30031/220622001 as well as “Alesto Pistachios roasted & salted, 70g” with the best before date March 23rd, 2023 and lot number 30030 /220623001 public back .
Only the federal states of Upper Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg are affected.

Elevated levels of ochratoxin A were detected in the products. Ochratoxin A is a mold toxin (mycotoxin) that can damage the kidneys if ingested over a long period of time. Customers should therefore pay attention to the recall and not consume the products under any circumstances.

For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Lidl Austria reacted immediately and removed the affected products from sale. The products can be returned in all Lidl branches. The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presenting the receipt. Other products sold by Lidl Austria from the manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH are not affected by the recall. The manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH apologizes to all those affected for the inconvenience caused. This warning does not state that the hazard was caused by Lidl Austria.

If you have any questions, the Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free number 0800/500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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