Category Archives: Food Safety Regulations

France – Saint Nectaire Farmer – Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name LM (Rodolphe LeMeunier)
  • Model names or references Saint Nectaire Farmer
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    04L130323 Best before date 02/07/2023
  • Packaging Sale at the cheese department by the slice (traditional)
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/05/2023 to 10/05/2023
  • Storage temperatureProduct to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 63.035.004 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: LOIR-ET-CHER (41)
  • Distributors E.LECLERC CENTER (SAS SORODIS) located in ROMORANTIN-LANTHENA

France – CANNED RED BEAN – Clostridium botulinum

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name DESFARGES
  • Model names or references Red beans in DESFARGES jars
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    batch F18-1212 Date of minimum durability 05/05/2025
    BATCH F48-1172 Date of minimum durability 02/12/2024
  • Packaging glass jar 600g, net drained weight 300g
  • Marketing start/end date From 10/01/2022 to 20/04/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: AIN (01), ISERE (38), RHONE (69)
  • Distributors so bio, biocoop, retail groceries, market

France – CANNED WHITE INGOT BEANS – Clostridium botulinum

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name DESFARGES
  • Model names or references PRESERVED WHITE INGOT BEAN
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    F50-1403 Date of minimum durability 12/15/2025
    BATCH F23-1229 Date of minimum durability 07/06/2025
  • Packaging GLASS JAR 600 G, DRAINED NET WEIGHT 300 G
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/07/2022 to 20/04/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information WHITE INGO BEANS JAR
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: AIN (01), RHONE (69)
  • Distributors SO BIO, retail groceries, biocoop,

Quebec – Notice not to consume smoked mussels and warning concerning the lack of information necessary for the consumption of certain smoked fish products, prepared and sold by Poissonnerie de la Baie inc. by Bonaventure – Clostridium botulinum

Quebec

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Poissonnerie de la Baie inc., located at 170, avenue de Port- Royal , in Bonaventure, warns the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because the retailer mentioned above has not prepared and packaged it in such a way as to ensure its safety. Indeed, this product could promote the proliferation of the bacterium  Clostridium botulinum .

Product name

Format

Affected lot

“ATKINS SMOKED MUSSELS”

Unitary

Units sold until May 12, 2023

In addition, the MAPAQ, in collaboration with the same company, warns the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below beyond 14 days following the date of packaging.

Product name

Format

Affected lot

“SMOKED SALMON BITES IN LERABLE”

Variable

Units sold until May 12, 2023

“ATKINS SMOKED TURBOT FILLET”

Variable

Units sold until May 12, 2023

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until May 12, 2023 inclusively, and only at the establishment designated above. The smoked fish products were vacuum packed in a transparent plastic bag and the smoked mussels were packed in glass jars with a metal lid. The products were all sold chilled. The label of the products included, in addition to their name, the words “Poissonnerie de la Baie”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. 

Smoked mussels  : people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk.

Maple Smoked Salmon Bites and Smoked Turbot Fillets  : People who have either of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it if it has been packaged for more than 14 days. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected products show no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, their consumption may represent a health risk. In fact, when smoked fish is sold refrigerated, mandatory preventive measuresThis link will open in a new window. must be taken with regard to the type of packaging and the shelf life.

It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Ireland – Recall of a batch of Full Moon Frozen Shrimp due to the presence of Vibrio

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.12
Product Identification: Full Moon Raw Frozen Shrimp; pack size: 2kg
Batch Code 29936030; ​​​​​​​Best before: 01/03/2025
Country Of Origin: Ecuador

Message:

The above batch of Full Moon Raw Frozen Shrimp is being recalled due to the presence of Vibrio cholera and Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms typically include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, fever, headache, and watery diarrhoea (which may be bloody or contain flecks of mucus). Symptoms generally start within 6 to 48 hours and usually last between three to five days. However, depending on the species of Vibrio, symptoms may persist for up to 3 weeks. In some people, particularly children under 5 years of age, the elderly, or those with underlying health conditions, the infection can lead to severe dehydration, which may be fatal if not treated promptly.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point of sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Netherlands – Safety warning Free-range chicken fillet steaks from Jumbo Supermarkets – Salmonella

NVWA

Safety warning Free-range chicken fillet steaks from Jumbo Supermarkets

Jumbo warns against the free-range chicken fillets from Jumbo Supermarkets. Salmonella has been found in products with a Best before date of 16-05-2023. Eating the product may pose a health hazard. Do not eat the product.
See Jumbo’s website

Which product is it?

  • Jumbo Free-range chicken Fillet steak
  • Best Before: 16-05-2023
  • Barcode: 8718452684656

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

Ireland – Recall of specific batches of Tesco Southern Fried Chicken Goujons due to the possible presence of Salmonella

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.11
Product Identification: Tesco Southern Fried Chicken Goujons (frozen); pack size: 360g
Batch Code 23122 and 23123; best before date: 31/05/2024
Country Of Origin: Netherlands

Message:

Tesco is recalling the above batches of Tesco Southern Fried Chicken Goujons due to the possible presence of Salmonella.  

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in Tesco stores.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody. Other symptoms may include fever, headache, and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches. If the chicken has already been consumed, cooking should remove the risk. Raw chicken should always be handled hygienically when defrosting and preparing it, and also cooked thoroughly before eating it.

Ireland- Recall of batch of Wrights of Howth Smoked Salmon due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.13
Product Identification: Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Farmed Irish Organic Salmon; pack size: 120g, 140g, 250g & 350g
Batch Code 21P; best before date: 19/05/2023
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Wrights of Howth is recalling the above batch of Oak Smoked Farmed Irish Organic Salmon due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. 

Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symtpoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symtpoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Display recall notices at point-of-sale

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.

Smoked Salmon Product Label

Luxembourg – RECALL: NEM CHUA LA TAM RUOT OF THE ORIENTAL KITCHEN BRAND – Listeria monocytogenes

SAP

The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

©Consumer reminder
Name Nem Chua La Tam Ruot
Brand Oriental Kitchen
Unit 300 g, Nest of 10 pieces
Use-by date (DLC) 05/16/2023

Danger  : Possible 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 confirmed in Luxembourg by: Asia Market Edens SA

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

UK – Sainsbury’s recalls by Sainsbury’s Mexican Style Chilli Cheddar because of the possible presence of Salmonella

Gov UK

Sainsbury’s is recalling by Sainsbury’s Mexican Style Chilli Cheddar because it may contain Salmonella.

Product details

by Sainsbury’s Mexican Style Chilli Cheddar
Pack size 200g
Best before 12 June 2023, 22 June 2023 and 30 June 2023

Risk statement

The possible presence of Salmonella in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps

Action taken by the company

Sainsbury’s are recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling this product. 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 notice.

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 you have any queries or concerns please call Sainsbury’s customer care line on 0800 636 262 or visit help.sainsburys.co.uk.