Category Archives: Food Safety Management

Catalonia – Detection of Clostridium botulinum toxin in canned mushrooms in brine

ACSA

canned mushrooms that corresponds to the alerted product

The Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency (AESAN) has received, through the European Food Alert Network, an alert notification from Germany for the detection of Clostridium botulinum toxin in canned mushrooms in brine from Russia , and has communicated this to the competent authorities of the autonomous communities in order to verify the withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels.

The product data are:

  • Name of the product on the label: Common white russula ( Russula delica ) cut, in brine.
  • Brand Name: Tpyzah
  • Product appearance: Glass packaging
  • Barcode number:  4250370532731
  • Best before date: 20/5/2025
  • Weight: 500 g

The product has been distributed in Catalonia and other autonomous communities. So far, there is no record of anyone affected in Catalonia.

The Catalan Public Health Agency has carried out the identification and withdrawal of the product involved in those establishments specializing in the marketing of food originating in other countries that have received it.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have this product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it due to the risk of serious poisoning. 

If you have consumed the affected product and present symptoms compatible with botulism (fatigue, weakness, blurred vision, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty speaking…) it is recommended to go to a health center. 

France – Cheese – CROTTIN DE CHAVIGNOL AOP – STEC E.coli 026

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
CROTTIN DE CHAVIGNOL AOP
Model names or references
CROTTIN DE CHAVIGNOL AOP 120g: 2x60g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3184670010600 123-01 Minimum durability date 06/29/2024
Packaging
Blister pack of 2 cheeses
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/22/2024 to 06/27/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 18.194.050 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
MONOPRIX, CARREFOUR, LECLERC, CASINO, LA BOUTIQUE RIANS

France – FROZEN WHOLE RAW TROPICAL SHRIMP 400G – Vibrio vulnificus

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
GOLDEN SEAFOOD
Model names or references
FROZEN WHOLE RAW TROPICAL SHRIMP 400G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
26048741 VN 089 V 101NTSF17 ALDIFR 23057B Minimum durability date 10/22/2025
Packaging
400G
Start/End of marketing date
From 03/18/2024 to 06/05/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored in the freezer
Health mark
DL 89
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
ALDI

France -PURE BEEF MINCED MEAT 5% 300G – STEC E.coli

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
ST CLEMENT THE BUTCHER
Model names or references
PURE BEEF MINCED MEAT 5% 300G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2006050098811 VF40138444 Expiry date 06/15/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 06/10/2024 to 06/15/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 51.649.002 CE
Geographical sales area
Regions: Hauts-de-France
Distributors
ALDI

France – STRIED CHOPPED STEAK 5% (6x 100G) – STEC E.coli

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
AUCHAN
Model names or references
STRIED CHOPPED STEAK 5% (6x 100G)
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3505625000826 VF40138661 Expiry date 06/16/2024
Products List
Poster_reminder_type.pdfAttachment
Start/End of marketing date
Until 06/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 51.649.002 CE
Further information
These products have a shelf life of 06/16/2024, however if you have possibly frozen this product, we ask you to no longer consume it and return it to the store for a refund.
Geographic area of ​​sale
Departments: MEURTHE-ET-MOSELLE (54), MEUSE (55), MOSELLE (57), BAS-RHIN (67), HAUT-RHIN (68), VOSGES (88)
Distributors
Auchan stores present in Alsace-Lorraine

France – CROTTIN DE CHAVIGNOL AOP RAW MILK 26%MG U FLAVORS 2X60G – E.coli

RASFF

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
U FLAVORS
Model names or references
CROTTIN DE CHAVIGNOL AOP RAW MILK 26%MG U FLAVORS 2X60G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3368954301060 L 123.01 Expiry date 06/29/2024
Packaging
2X60G
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/22/2024 to 06/26/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 18.194.050 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
COOPERATIVE U

France – CHICKEN CORNFLAKE AIGUILLETTE sold on the traditional rotisserie stand of Carrefour CLUSES FROM JUNE 10 TO 17, 2024 – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
AIGUILLETTE CHICKEN CORNFLAKE sold on the traditional rotisserie stand of Carrefour CLUSES FROM JUNE 10 TO 17, 2024
Product identification
GTIN Batch
1111111111116 Product sold at the traditional stand from June 10 to 17
Packaging
bulk
Start/end date of marketing
From 06/10/2024 to 06/17/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Further information
AIGUILLETTE CHICKEN CORFLAKE sold on the traditional rotisserie stand of Carrefour CLUSES FROM JUNE 10 TO 17, 2024
Geographic area of ​​sale
CARREFOUR CLUSES only
Distributors
CARREFOUR CLUSES only

France – Sardine fillet – Histamine

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Sardine fillets sold on the seafood stall from 06/18 to 06/22
Product identification
Batch
see list of products in attachment
Products List
Untitled_Document_-_Google Docs.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Sold in bulk on the Marée stall
Start/end date of marketing
From 06/18/2024 to 06/22/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
Sardine fillets sold on the seafood stall from 06/18 to 06/22
Geographical sales area
bi1 Luzy
Distributors
bi1 Luzy
List of points of sale
Untitled_Document_-_Google Docs.pdf

Italy – Mantuan sausage with fennel – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : Cucina express

Name : Mantuan sausage with fennel

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 27 June 2024

Documentation

Documentation

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Almonds – Hazelnuts – White Maize Flour – Pistachios – Pearl Millet Flour

RASFF

Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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

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Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in shelled almonds in the Netherlands

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High levels of aflatoxin in hazelnuts from Georgia in Bulgaria and Slovakia

RASFF

Aflatoxins and fumonisins in white maize flour from Serbia in Switzerland

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Aflatoxin in Pistachios from Turkey origin Iran in Italy and Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Too high content of aflatoxins in pearl millet flour from India via Italy in Spain and Switzerland

RASFF

Aflatoxins in almond kernels from the United States in the Netherlands and Germany