Category Archives: Food Safety Regulations

Italy – Iceberg Lettuce Hearts – Microbiological Contamination

Salute

Brand : DESPAR

Name : HEARTS OF ICEBERG

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : January 26, 2023

Documentation

Documentation

 Italy- Vegan cheeses – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Product:  Vegan cheeses

Brand:  JAY&JOY

Substance/Risk:  Listeria monocytogenes

Country of origin:  France

News/Notice:   26/01/2023

France – 4 slices of ASC Smoked Salmon – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Monoprix gourmet
  • Model names or references Vacuum packed – 160g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3350033876064 01001033 Use-by date 02/09/2023
    3350033876064 01001033 Use-by date 02/14/2023
  • Packaging Vacuum bag in a cardboard box.
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 62 667 200
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Monoprix

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

USA – FC Parsley Curly Chopped Fine – Salmonella

FDA

 FreshPoint South Florida, Inc. recalled December 22 -2022 there was no public recall notice. FC Parsley Curly Chopped Fine,12 Count, 2 1.5 Refrigerated at 34F, 301193, UPC 10022363, Parsley 12 CT, DIST BY FPSF, 22363 LOC 51, Parsley 6 CT, DIST BY FPSF, 22363 LOC 51 (JULIAN DATES FROM 346 TO 354; Imported from Mexico) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled parsley was imported from Mexico and was  distributed in Florida.

USA – Church Brothers and Fresh Point Parsley Recalled For Salmonella

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Church Brothers and FreshPoint parsley are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall information was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement page so there is no mention of any possible illnesses associated with this issue. The recalling firms are Church Brothers LLC of Salinas, California, and FreshPoint South Florida, Inc. of Pompano Beach, Florida.

Belgium – Pistachios from the Flourpower – Aflatoxin

AFSCA

01/25/2023 (Reminder of 01/17/2023 )
*ERRATUM*Recall from FLOURPOWER BV
Product: “biologische pistachenoten” pistachios from the Flourpower
brand Problem: too high aflatoxin content.


In agreement with the FASFC, FLOURPOWER BV is withdrawing pistachios “biologische pistachenoten” of the Flourpower brand from sale and recalling them from consumers due to an excessively high aflatoxin content.

FLOURPOWER BV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it on Saturday to the point of sale in which it was purchased.

Product Description :

– Product name: biologische pistachenoten (pistachios)
– Brand: Flourpower (B)
– Distributor: DO IT ORGANIC (NL)

– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 01 /08/2023
– Batch number: 010823-D / 12
– Sale period: from 21/03/2022 to 31/12/2022
– Type of packaging: paper bag
– Weight: 500g.

The product was distributed by:

Flourpower BV Artemeersstraat 14 A 9880 Aalter

For further information, contact:

FLOURPOWER BV
Tel: 0465 09 41 03
E-mail: kwaliteit@flourpower.be

Luxembourg – RECALL: JAY & JOY JEANNE, JIL AND JOSÉPHINE VEGAN CHEESES – Listeria monocytogenes

SAP

Last name Joan
Mark Jay & Joy
Unit 90g
bar code 3760253220330
Batch 09022023; 28012023
Last name Jill
Mark Jay & Joy
Unit 120g
bar code 3760253220378
Batch 02022023
Last name Josephine
Mark Jay & Joy
Unit 90g
bar code 3760253220118
Batch 26012023

Danger  : 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: Pall Center Oberpallen

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

Singapore – Two additional Jay and Joy products from France due to possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes.

SFA

Updated on 25 January 2023:Further to our media release on 22 January 2023, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has extended the recall to include two additional Jay and Joy products from France due to possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. Thisfollowsan additional alert from the European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) on the two other implicated products. SFA has directed the importer, Eurolink Nutrition Pte. Ltd. to recall these products. The recall is ongoing. Consumers who have purchased the implicated products are advised not to consume it. Those who have consumed the implicated products and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.

France – MORBIER AOP WITH RAW COW’S MILK 250 G – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name OUR REGIONS HAVE TALENT
  • Model names or references MORBIER AOP WITH RAW COW’S MILK 250 G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3564709172415 Batch No.: 006 Date of minimum durability 18/03/2023
  • Products Listposter_rappel_modele_morbier_AOP_NRT_24_01_23.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging 250g vacuum plastic wrap
  • Marketing start/end date From 10/01/2023 to 24/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 25.155.001 CE
  • Further information Only products bearing the additional code 03 following the barcode are affected by the recall.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC.

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallPresence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

Recall of some batches of various raw chicken products due to the presence of Salmonella Typhimurium

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.02
Product: Please see table link above
Batch Code: Please see link above
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Western Brand is recalling expired batches of raw chicken products listed in the table below due to the detection of Salmonella Typhimurium. These products were sold as fresh and are past their use-by date, however, the labels state they are suitable for home freezing. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

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.