Category Archives: Food Safety Regulations

France – TAGLIATELE WITH SURIMI – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
TAGLIATELE WITH SURIMI
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0209152000000 06/24/2024 to 06/26/2024 Expiry date 02/07/2024
Packaging
Under atmosphere
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/24/2024 to 06/29/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Leclerc St Pol de Leon
Distributors
Leclerc St Pol de Leon

France – Banon AOP 100g Etoile de Provence naked or wooden bowl – Yersinia enterocolitica

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Star of Provence
Model names or references
Banon AOP cut Banon AOP fresh packaged (wooden bowl)
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3461680002062 All lots Minimum durability date between 06/20/2024 and 07/31/2024
3461680004011 All lots Minimum durability date between 06/20/2024 and 08/02/2024
Packaging
Naked and wooden bowl
Start/End of marketing date
From 05/13/2024 to 06/28/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 04.018.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Carrefour, Leclerc, Intermarché, Auchan, System U, Grand Frais, Metro, Casino, Migros

Italy- HOT SNACK BBQ – Listeria monocytogenes

Salute

Brand : HOT SNACK BBQ

Name : HOT SNACK BBQ

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 8 July 2024

Documentation

Documentation

Quebec – Warning not to consume various pestos prepared and sold by the Pastina company

Quebec

The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Pastina, located at 355, boulevard Gréber, in Gatineau , is advising the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as they have not been prepared and packaged in a way that ensures their safety. These products could promote the proliferation of the bacteria  Clostridium botulinum .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“PESTO”

250 ML

Units sold
until July 4,
2024

“SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO”

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until July 4, 2024 , in several establishments in the region. The products were packaged in a sealed, transparent plastic container. They were sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or have a suspicious odor, they may be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Food contaminated with the toxin from this bacteria can cause the following symptoms when ingested: facial paralysis, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, and impaired vision and speech. In severe cases, the illness can cause death.

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

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult the Food This hyperlink will open in a new window. section  of the Government of Quebec website. They also have the possibility of registering online to receive, by email, the food  recall This hyperlink will open in a new window. press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQaliments” on X (formerly Twitter) at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliments This hyperlink will open in a new window. .

Risk classification: class 1
Reference number: 5047

Netherlands – Safety warning AL’FEZ Tahini natural sesame paste 160 grams – Salmonella

NVWA

Pietercil Barends BV warns for AL’FEZ Tahini natural sesame paste 160 grams. The product may contain salmonella. Do not eat the sesame paste.

See the website of Boon’s Markt and Jumbo .
Which product are you referring to?
Product: AL’FEZ Tahini natural sesame paste 160 grams
Barcode: 5010338300890
Best before (BBD): 07-2025
Points of sale: Boon’s Markt and Jumbo
Kind regards,
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)

Belgium – “Natural Tahini” sesame cream 160 g from the AL’FEZ brand – Salmonella

AFSCA

tahini

During a check carried out by the producer, the presence of salmonella was detected in a limited number of “Natural Tahini” products of the AL’FEZ brand with the expiry date 07-2025.

As a result, products with the above-mentioned expiration date will be removed from the shelves in all stores. Consumers who have purchased this product are requested not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale.

Product Description :         

Product Category: Sesame Cream

Product Name: Natural Tahini

Brand: AL’FEZ

EAN code: 5010338300890

Expiration date (THT): 07/2025

Weight: 160 g

Sales period: from April 19, 2024

This product was distributed in Belgium in Delhaize and Intermarché stores.

For further information, customers can contact Pietercil Delby’s on 0473 32 34 45.

New Zealand – Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste – Salmonella

MPI

7 July 2024: AB World Foods Pty Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste (160g) due to possible presence of Salmonella.

Product type Tahini
Name of product (size) Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste (160g)
Batch marking 3355
Date marking BEST BEFORE: 06 2025
Package size and description The product is sold in a 160g jar.
Distribution The product is imported from Australia and manufactured in Poland.

The product has been sold by Foodstuffs South Island in selected supermarkets throughout the South Island.

The product has not been re-exported.

Point of sale notice for retailers

If you are a retailer of the product in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.

Point of sale notice – Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste [PDF, 99KB]

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date marking and batch number on the product.

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact AB World Foods Pty Ltd:

  • Phone: 0800 44 96 60.

Australia – AB World Foods – Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste 160g – Salmonella

FSANZ

Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste 160g

AB World Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale nationally in Woolworths stores

Date Marking: Best Before 06 2025

Problem:

The recall is due to microbial (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 the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

AB World Foods Pty Ltd

1800132347

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USA – Al-Safa US LLC Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS USDA

Al-Safa US LLC, the importer of record located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 2,010 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The frozen ready-to-eat chicken products were produced on June 5, 2024, in Canada and imported to the U.S. on June 13, 2024, and June 21, 2024. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 12.1-oz. cardboard box package containing “Al Safa Halal Charcoal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebab Grilled, Minced, Chicken Patty Kebab” with “NOV 30 25” and “0605404” printed on a sticker on the outside of the package.
  • 14.11-oz. cardboard box package containing “Al Safa Halal Fully Cooked Chicken Chapli Kebab Seasoned Chicken Patty” with “NOV 30 25” and “0605416” printed on a sticker on the outside of the package.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “866” inside the Canadian mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine product testing and the results indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Canada – Al’Fez brand Natural Tahini recalled due to Salmonella

Gov Canada

Al'Fez Brand - Natural Tahini - 160 g - Front

Product
Tahini
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Distribution
National
Online

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.