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UK – Update 1: AB World Foods Ltd recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini because of contamination with Salmonella

Posted on July 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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AB World Foods Ltd is recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini because Salmonella has been found in the product. This product recall has been extended to include more ‘best before end’ dates and an additional pack size. This replaces the previous alert.

Product details

Al’Fez Natural Tahini
Pack size 160g and 270g
Best before All date codes between July 2024 and December 2025

Risk statement

Salmonella has been found in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

AB World Foods is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached recall notice.

Customer Notice: Al’Fez Natural Tahini (Update 1) (279.54 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. If bought online and for further information, please contact the Al’Fez customer care team on 0800 0195 617 or by email at consumer.services@abworldfoods.com.

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Luxembourg – Tahini natural from the AL’FEZ brand – Salmonella

Posted on July 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Name Natural Tahini
Brand AL’FEZ
Unit 160 g
Barcode 5010338300890
Use-by date (UBD) 07/2025
Sale period from April 19, 2024

Danger  : Possible presence of Salmonella

Salmonella can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, and headache within 6 to 72 hours after consumption. These symptoms may be worse in young children, immunocompromised individuals, and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and are experiencing these symptoms are advised to consult a doctor and report their consumption.

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

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Singapore – Abu Mubarak Pte Ltd fined $4,700 for multiple food safety lapses

Posted on July 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

SFA

Abu Mubarak Pte Ltd was fined $4,700 by the Court today for food safety lapses committed under the Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations.

In April 2023, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA)
received reports of gastroenteritis involving 12 persons after consuming food provided
by the food establishment located at 300 Tampines Avenue 5 #01-01A, Singapore
529653. Two were hospitalised and subsequently discharged.
3 MOH and SFA conducted a joint investigation at the licensee’s premises and
found multiple food safety lapses. They include cockroach infestation at the food
preparation area and possession of unclean food for sale.
Cockroach infestation found underneath the hand washing sink and chiller motor compartment in the kitchen.

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Australia – ALDI Stores – Stonemill Sesame Seeds 60g – Salmonella

Posted on July 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

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The recalled product has been available for sale in ALDI Stores in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

Date Marking: All date codes (VIC, SA, WA)

Problem:

The recall is due to Salmonella contamination.

Food safety hazard:

Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.

What to do:

Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product to any ALDI Store for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

ALDI Food Recall Hotline on 1800 709 993

Document

ALDI Stores Stonemill Sesame Seeds 60g Recall Notice PDF 414kb.pdf

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France – CORA DEGUSTATION 12% FAT MINCED STEAK – STEC E.coli O157

Posted on July 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
CORA TASTING
Model names or references
2 MINCED STEAKS 125G 12% CHAROLAIS CORA VBF 4 MINCED STEAKS 125G 12% CHAROLAIS CORA VBF
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3257981177840 5418832370001/10 Expiry date 07/15/2024
3257981177857 5418832369901/10 Expiry date 07/15/2024
Packaging
Under protective atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/09/2024 to 07/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 18.033.033 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
CORA

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France – CHAROLAIS BUTCHER STYLE MINCED MEAT 500 G 12% FAT – STEC E.coli O157

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Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
CORA TASTING
Model names or references
CHAROLAIS BUTCHER STYLE 500G 12% fat gr
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3257981177871 5418832370501/10 Expiry date 07/15/2024
Packaging
Under protective atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/09/2024 to 07/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 18.033.033 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
CORA

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Belgium – Mini bbq black puddings – white-merquez-curry – from the Aubel brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

worst

09-07-24 – The DETRY company is withdrawing the product “Mini boudin bbq 450g (blanc-merguez-curry)” from the Aubel brand from sale and recalling it from consumers following the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

If you own this product, do not consume it and return it to the point of sale where you will be refunded.

Product description:
Name: Mini bbq black pudding (white-merguez-curry) 
Brand: AUBEL
Batch numbers: 5012, 5212, 5412, 5612, 0414
Use-by dates: 07/20/2024 (batch 5012) – 07/21/2024 (batch 5212) – 07/22/2024 (batch 5412) – 07/23/2024 (batch 5612) – 07/27/2024 (batch 0414)
Sales period: from 06/25/2024 to 07/20/2024
EAN code: 5410459000530
Packaging: transparent plastic dish
Weight: 450g

Product sold through multiple points of sale. 

For any further information, you can contact DETRY on 087/680.600. 

We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused.

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France – IGAITXIPIA soft farmhouse sheep’s cheese made from raw milk – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
IGAITXIPIA
Model names or references
IGAITXIPIA
Product identification
Batch Date
lot N°527 Expiry date 08/14/2024
Packaging
Cheese paper in a Camembert box type box
Start/End of marketing date
From 01/07/2024 to 05/07/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
Approval No. FR64378101CE
Further information
320 gr format
Geographic area of ​​sale
Regions: New Aquitaine
Distributors
Green Point of Lescar Chemin de Lons 64230 LESCAR Green Point of Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse RN 10 Place called “Challons” 40230 SAINT-VINCENT-DE-TYROSSE (store contact: Sylvie Hureaux)

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Belgium – Raw milk goat cheese – Banon AOP – from the Etoile de Provence brand – Yesrsinia enterocolitica

Posted on July 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

cheese

Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed), the AFSCA is withdrawing raw milk goat’s cheese (Banon AOP) from the Etoile de Provence brand due to the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica.

The AFSCA asks that you do not consume this product and return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product Description :

  • Product name: Raw milk goat cheese (Banon AOP)
  • Brand: Star of Provence
  • Lot numbers and expiration dates:
    • GTIN 3461680002062: all lots, dates from 06/20/2024 to 07/31/2024
    • GTIN 3461680004011: all lots, dates from 06/20/2024 to 08/02/2024
  • Weight: 100g

The product was distributed through various points of sale.

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

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Quebec – Warning not to consume mixed bean salad prepared and sold by the company Délices de Sabah inc. – E.coli

Posted on July 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , July 9, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Délices de Sabah inc., located at 8551, 10 e  Avenue, in Montreal, is warning the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, as this food may contain the E. coli bacteria .

Product name 

Format 

Target lot

“MIXED BEAN SALAD” 

380  g 

Best before

2024JL14

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale in several establishments in the province of Quebec. The product was packaged in a transparent plastic container. It was sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the product in question. It has agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. 

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