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RASFF Alert – Mold/Mould – Tortilla

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Mold in Tortilla from the Netherlands in Belgium, Czech Republic and Denmark

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RASFF Alert – Cronobacter – Infant Formula

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Cronobacter in infant formula from Czech Republic in Slovenia

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RASFF Alerts – Norovirus – Clams

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Detection of norovirus genogroup I and II in japonica clam from Portugal in Spain

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Norovirus Genogroup I in Chamelea gallina from Italy in Spain

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Fishcakes – Brie Cheese – Smoked Red Sockeye Salmon – Chicken Franks – Salmon Fillet

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Listeria monocytogenes in fishcakes from Denmark in Finland, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Romania and Slovakia

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Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in Brie cheese from France in Belgium, Netherlands and Portugal

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Listeria monocytogenes in Smoked Red Sockeye salmon from Netherlands

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Listeria in chicken franks from Slovenia in Switzerland

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Listeria monocytogenes in Salmon fillet, raw material, from the Netherlands in Ireland

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RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs

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High content of Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanuts -Basmati Rice – Rice Flour – Dried/Chopped Organic Figs – Peanut Butter

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Aflatoxin in Basmati rice from the Netherlands in the UK and Germany

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Aflatoxin B1 in rice flour (raw material) from the Netherlands in Germany and France

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Aflatoxins in Basmati rice from the Netherlands in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and UK

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Excessive aflatoxin content (total aflatoxin) in dried, chopped organic figs from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in USA peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in inshell USA peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in Indian Peanut butter in  the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in peanuts from Egypt in Germany

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Finland – Possible risk of listeria in fish-meat steaks

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Sødergården pre-fried fish steak from cod.

Listeria has been detected in a Danish fish production plant, which is why the manufacturer has decided to withdraw all the products currently on sale from sale. Listeria bacteria can be particularly harmful to the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.

According to the information received by the Food Agency, only one product has been imported into Finland, and Lidl Suomi has now informed about the recall.

Lidl asks consumers to stop using the following product and return the product to the nearest Lidl store, where the price of the product will be refunded:

Product: Sødergården pre-fried fish steak from cod

Package size: 340 g

Last date of use: 15/09/2022, 22/09/2022 or 23/11/2022

More information for customers: Lidl’s customer service , kaspalvelu@lidl.fi, 0800 05435

The matter is handled at the Food Agency by Chief Inspector Mika Varjonen, tel. 050 38 68 416, firstname.surname@ruokavirasto.fi .

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Luxembourg – BRIE FROM THE MAUBERT BRAND – Listeria monocytogenes

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The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration recalls the following product:

Last name Brie
Mark MAUBERT
Sale period from 12/10/2022 to 09/11/2022
Batch 3441309

Danger: Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can cause fever, headache and gastroenteritis. Vulnerable people such as immunocompromised and elderly people and young children may present with neurological symptoms due to meningitis. Pregnant women should also be especially alert to these symptoms. Gastroenteritis can appear between a few hours and 3 days after consumption, while neurological symptoms can only appear after 3 months. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

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Luxembourg – BASMATI RICE FROM THE GOLDEN SUN BRAND – Ochratoxin A

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Lidl is recalling the following product :

Last name XXL Basmati Rice
Mark Golden Sun
Unity 4.5kg
Date of minimum durability (MDD) All DDMs between 12/15/2022 and 12/21/2022 (inclusive)

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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USA – Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat and Cheese

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You are at higher risk for severe Listeria illness if you are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system due to certain medical conditions or treatments. If you are in any of these groups, do not eat meat or cheese from any deli counter, unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot.

Fast Facts
  • Illnesses: 16
  • Hospitalizations: 13
  • Deaths: 1
  • States: 6
  • Recall: No
  • Investigation status: Active
Listeria in Deli Meat and Cheese

Deli meats (cold cuts, lunch meats, hot dogs, and pâtés sold at the deli) and cheeses are known sources of Listeria illnesses. This is because Listeria can easily spread among food on deli countertops, deli slicers, surfaces, and hands. Listeria is a hardy germ that can be difficult to fully remove once it is in the deli. It can survive and grow at cold temperatures in the refrigerator.

Source of the Outbreak

Information collected so far shows that deli meat and cheese purchased at deli counters in multiple states are the likely sources of this outbreak.

It is difficult for investigators to identify a single food as the source of outbreaks linked to deli meats and cheeses. This is because Listeria spreads easily between food and the deli environment and can persist for a long time in deli display cases and on equipment. A contaminated food likely introduced the outbreak strain of Listeria into delis in multiple states. Investigators are working to identify any specific products or delis that may be contaminated with the outbreak strain.

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