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Potts Partnership Ltd is recalling Potts’ TruffleMayonnaise because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product.
| Pack size | 230g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 18823 |
| Best before | July 2024 |
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.
Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
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QUEBEC CITY , July 19. 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because they have not been prepared and packaged to ensure their safety. Indeed, these products could promote the proliferation of the Clostridium botulinum bacterium .
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Product name |
Format |
Affected batch |
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Mussels in oil |
All sizes |
Units sold |
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Smelt |
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lobster meat |
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Lobster paste |
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Clams |
The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until July 19, 2023, by Fruits de mer Fougère, located at 1189, route 199, in the Îles-de- Madeleine. The products were packaged in glass jars with a metal lid. They were sold at room temperature. The products do not have a label.
MAPAQ is issuing this warning as a precaution. In addition, people who have any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it and to throw it away.
Even if the affected products show no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, they could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria . Foods contaminated with the toxin of this bacterium can cause, when ingested, the following symptoms: facial paralysis, non-reactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, droopy eyelids, vision and speech disorders. In severe cases, the disease can cause death.
It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ to date.
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Willamette Valley Fruit Recall:
Wawona Frozen Foods Recall: Wawona brand Organic DayBreak Blend 4-lb. bag with “Use By” dates of 9/23/2023, 9/29/2023, 9/30/2023 and 10/18/2023.
California Splendor Recall: Kirkland Signature 4-lb. bag Frozen Organic Whole Strawberries in certain states with specific lot codes.
Scenic Fruit Recall: Recalled brands include Simply Nature, Vital Choice, Kirkland Signature, Made With, PCC Community Markets frozen organic strawberries and Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend with specific best by dates.
Additional recall information is available below.
Great Value Mixed Fruit, Sliced Strawberries, and Antioxidant Fruit Blend were sold in Walmart stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, and WY.
Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend was sold in Costco stores in CO, TX, CA, and AZ.
Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio was sold in HEB stores in TX.
Wawona Frozen Foods distributed recalled packages of Organic DayBreak Blend to Costco Wholesale stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, and Washington.
California Splendor supplied recalled product to Costco stores in Los Angeles and Hawaii, and to two San Diego business centers. Scenic Fruit supplied recalled product to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, and PCC Community Markets in specific states, and to Trader Joe’s nationwide.
On March 17, 2023, the retailer, Meijer, also issued press to voluntarily recall Made-WithExternal Link Disclaimer brand frozen organic strawberries from certain market store locations.
This is not an exhaustive list of products or stores. FDA is continuing to work with the firms to identify potential additional product information.
Illness usually occurs within 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Symptoms of hepatitis A virus infection include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, and pale stool. In some instances, particularly in children under the age of six, hepatitis A infection may be asymptomatic.
Ongoing
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07/20/2023
Recall from the FASFC
Product: “Kaffee Wiener Art” ground coffee from the original Gina brand
Problem: excessive ochratoxin A content
The FASFC is withdrawing the original Gina brand ‘Kaffee Wiener Art’ ground coffee from sale and is recalling it from consumers due to an excessively high content of ochratoxin A. The FASFC requests that
this product not be consumed and returned to the point of sale.
Product Description :
Name: Kaffee Wiener Art
Brand: Original Gina
Lot: A19Y 1/2025
Barcode: 9002859064401
Weight: 250g
The product was sold via several 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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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2428110000000 | 231879002 | Use-by date 07/26/2023 |
| 2428110000000 | 231849005 | Use-by date 07/23/2023 |
| 231840001 | Use-by date 07/23/2023 | |
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Orkla Food Denmark is recalling Beauvais Tomato Ketchup, 1000g, as there is a risk of lactic acid bacteria in the product. The lactic acid bacteria can affect the consistency and taste of the ketchup, making it unsuitable as food.
If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.
Beauvais Tomato Ketchup
Net content: 1000g
Best-before dates: 29.06.2025, 02.07.2025 and 01.07.2025
Lot numbers: 154603, 156306 and 154602
The product is sold in grocery stores throughout the country
Due to a manufacturing error, there is a risk of lactic acid bacteria in the product.
The lactic acid bacteria make the product unsuitable as food, as the bacteria can affect the consistency and give the tomato ketchup a sour taste.
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.
Orkla Food Danmark A/S
Deltapark 45
2665 Vallensbæk
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3346650107223 | 000011132461 | Use-by date 08/19/2023 |
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The product is sold via the specialist grocer Troye as local food in Western Norway and it is about 250 kg.
Small amounts of Listeria Monocytogenes have been detected in the product. This means that the manufacturer cannot guarantee that the amount of Listeria in the item at the end of its shelf life cannot be harmful to health.
Listeria Monocytogenes can be dangerous for pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems.
Sotra Sjømat encourages customers who have bought the product to throw it away or return it to the store.
Kjetil Søyland, +4791163906
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3261680720139 | 02319107 | Use-by date 08/07/2023 |
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