Category Archives: Food Safety Regulations

Belgium – Minced chicken meat from the Kok O rell brand – Salmonella

afsca

Kok O rell

In agreement with the FASFC, De Waele – Van Osselaer NV – Eurokip is withdrawing the product “Seated minced chicken meat” (500g and 3kg) of the Kok O rell brand from sale and is recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

De Waele – Van Osselaer NV – Eurokip asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased, where it will be refunded.

Product Description

– Name of product: Minced chicken meat
– Brand: Kok O rell
– Expiry date (Best before date): 06/12/2024
– Batch number: 213460
– Sales period: from 04/04/2024 to 04/06/ 2024
– Nature of packaging: MAP packaging
– Weight: 500gr and 3 Kg

The product was distributed by:

  • NORENCA NV – Winkelom 58 – 2440 – Geel
  • GEYSKENS DELIKATESSEN NV – Terbekstraat 16 – 3580 – Beringen
  • BV HOME DELANO – Avenue DELI XL – 6530 – Thuin
  • OPSOMER – RUBOP BV – Legen Heirweg 22 – 9140 – Elversele
  • BV UNIC HERENT – Tiensesteenweg 53 – 3390 – Tielt-Winge
  • DISCOUNT SONCK – Groenlaan 79 – 9550 – Herzele
  • HOFSTADE-AALST – BERJAN BV – Aalstersestraat 79 – 9280 – Wieze
  • CARREFOUR KAPELLE OP DEN BOS – Mechelseweg 43 – 1880 – Kapelle op den Bos
  • BV ZUID-HOBOKEN – Sint Bernardsesteenweg 1400 – 2660 – Hoboken
  • AGENTUREN DE CLERCQ BV – Beekstraat 25 – 3051 – Oud-Heverlee
  • LAUWERS INVEST BV – Cleylandt 7 – 9290 – Berlare
  • SPAR TONGEREN BV – Rode kruislaan 54 – 3700 – Tongeren
  • FRESHVILLE VDM BV – Ninoofsesteenweg 180 – 1750 – Lennik
  • JOLIN BY SHANNA – Kloosterstraat 8 – 2830 – Willebroek
  • VRINS JELLE BV – Bertelsbroekstraat 41 – 2235 – Hulsthout
  • CIPPENS BV – BOX 6 – 1520 – Meesterstraat 95 – 9100 – Nieuwkerken-waas
  •  THE NEW LUNCHBOX – Hospitaalstraat 1 – 9100 – Sint-Niklaas
  • BV DE LOOZE – Heikant 39 – 9190 – Steken
  • CHAMPAGNE BJORN BV – Dorpstraat 30/001 – 3850 – Kozen
  • MOL KRUISVEN MARKET BV – 372 – Molenstraat 34 – 3440 – Geel
  • MOL WEZEL MARKET BV – 425 – Molenstraat 34 – 3440 – Geem
  • BV J&A – Hoogstraat 5 – 8460 – Oudenburg
  • NV MEBA – Steegstraat 16 – 2490 – Balen
  • CJ GROUP BV / MASAJO – IO- Parklaan 28 – 3650 – Dilsen – Stokkem
  • WITZWART DELI BV – Blauwtorenplein 10 – 2000 – Antwerpen
  • Thuis Gekookt, Koning Albertstraat 11, 3290 Diest

For any further information , contact:
Victoria Kholbabayeva.
03 771 14 35 and/or kwaliteit@eurokip.be

France – GORGONZOLA MASCARPONE 200G – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
ITALIAN TRADITIONS
Model names or references
GORGONZOLA MASCARPONE 200G
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760113766329 All batches with the expiration date of 06/29/24 Use-by date 06/29/2024
Packaging
200G
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/29/2024 to 06/12/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
IT 03 39 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
E.LECLERC

Canada – Various brands of Cheese recalled due to Staphylococcus aureus

Gov Canada

Summary

Product
Cheese
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Staphylococcus aureus
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
Alberta
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec

Various brands of Cheese recalled due to Staphylococcus aureus.

USA – Suntegrity Skincare Issues Voluntary Recall of Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation (Multiple Shades) Due to Microbial Contamination – Salmonella

FDA

Label, Nature’s Wonderland Thyroid Formula, 60 veg capsules, Lot 23289A

Penn Herb Company Ltd of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is recalling 51 bottles (60 Capsules per bottle) of Nature’s Wonderland Thyroid Formula (Item #: Sm32x, Lot #: 23289A), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Product was distributed through the Penn Herb Company Ltd website (www.pennherb.com) and retail store. 47 customers who purchased the product were notified directly.

Nature’s Wonderland Thyroid Formula was packaged in a white plastic bottle with a blue cap. The label specifies the Item #: Sm32x, and the Lot #: 23289A. The location of the Lot # is circled below:

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was as the result of a routine sampling program by FDA which revealed that the finished products contained Salmonella. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Any consumer who has Nature’s Wonderland Thyroid Formula (Item #: Sm32x, Lot #: 23289A) should discontinue use immediately and are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-523-9971, Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm EDT.

Hong Kong – Do not consume a batch of bottled preserved bean curd due to excessive level of Bacillus cereus

CFS

Issue Date 11.6.2024
Source of Information Food Surveillance Programme, Centre for Food Safety
Food Product Bottled preserved bean curd
Product Name and Description Product name: Preserved Beancurd

Brand: Yuet Wo

Place of origin: China

Net weight: 12 ounces

Best-before date: May 30, 2025

Distributor: Yuet Wo Sauce And Preserved Fruits Limited

Reason For Issuing Alert The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Tsuen Wan for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained Bacillus cereus at a level of 130,000 per gram. According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if ready-to-eat food contains Bacillus cereus at a level of more than 100,000 per gram, it is considered unsatisfactory.

Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea.

Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety CFS has informed the vendor concerned of the irregularity and has instructed the vendor to stop sales and to remove from shelves the affected batch of the product. The distributor concerned has initiated a recall of the affected batch of the product according to the CFS’s instructions.

The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.

Advice to the Trade The trade should stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess it.
Advice to Consumers Not to consume the affected product if they have bought any.
Further Information The CFS press release

Members of the public may call the hotline of the distributor at 2492 3354 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.

Centre for Food Safety

Belgium – Wangzhihe brand chili sauce – Bacillus cereus

AFSCA

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The FASFC withdraws Wangzhihe brand chili sauce due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus.

The FASFC asks not to use this product and to return it to the point of sale from which it was purchased.

Product Description :

– Product category: chili sauce

– Brand: Wangzhihe

– Barcode: 5013635101917

– Expiration date (DDM): 05/09/2025

– Weight: 240g

The product was distributed through various points of sale.

For any further information, you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be.

France – PERCH DRY SAUSAGE – Salmonella

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
THE GORGES OF THE AVEYRON
Model names or references
PERCH DRY SAUSAGE
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3424640001000 202A Minimum durability date 02/08/2024
Packaging
The cutting
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/30/2024 to 06/11/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
LECLERC AUCHAN INTERMARCHE PROMOCASH SUPER U

France – Beaten White Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Beaten White Cheese
Model names or references
50 cl jar
Product identification
Date
Use-by date 06/09/2024
Packaging
50 cc plastic pot
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/22/2024 to 05/30/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Further information
recall of 30 jars
Geographical sales area
Oise, Paris
Distributors
Cheese shop and producers’ market from May 25 to 104 (Paris)

USA – Classic Delight LLC Issues Public Health Alert Due to Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

ST. MARY’S, OHIO, June 10, 2024 – Classic Delight LLC, a St. Mary’s, OH firm is voluntarily recalling a limited number of individually wrapped sandwiches due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Products subject to the recall were shipped to distributors located in Arkansas, California, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Products may end up in food service distribution, convenience stores and vending. Items were produced between May 11, 2023 and June 6, 2024.

7060 Classic Delight Twin Chili Cheese Dog 514713 Wakefield Charbroiled Cheeseburger
311 Classic Delight Turkey Ham and Cheese Sub 551697 Wakefield Ham Cheddar Pretzel Croissant
314 Classic Delight Turkey Cheese Sub 648899 Wakefield Chorizo Egg Ciabatta
6731 Classic Delight Turkey Cheese Round 806604 Wakefield Ham Egg Cheese Muffin
6757 Classic Delight Twin Breaded Chicken Sliders 806612 Wakefield Ham Egg Cheese Croissant
7626 Classic Delight Breaded Chicken Waffle 806620 Wakefield Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel
73131 Nutrisystem Turkey Sausage and Egg Muffin 806638 Wakefield Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit
176586 Wakefield Pretzel Bacon Angus Cheeseburger 806646 Wakefield Sausage Egg and Cheese Muffin
176594 Wakefield Southern Chicken Biscuit 806653 Wakefield Bacon Cheeseburger
195263 Wakefield Spicy Hawaiian Sliders 806661 Wakefield Blazin Chicken
514711 Wakefield Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel 806679 Wakefield Charbroiled Cheeseburger
514712 Wakefield Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit 806687 Wakefield Chicken and Cheese
942821 Wakefield Sausage Egg Pancake

The recall was initiated after environmental samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The company is working in conjunction with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct this recall. The production of these products has been suspended while the FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem.

Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased affected products should discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions should be directed to the Classic Delight Consumer Hotline at (419)-300-3202, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm Pacific Time or via email at info@classicdelight.com.

France – Raw Milk Cheese – Stools on Cher – STEC E.coli

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Hardy Refiner
Model names or references
Stools on Cher with raw milk
Product identification
Batch Date
672-143 Minimum durability date 07/11/2024
672-143 Minimum durability date 07/12/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 06/04/2024 to 06/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Fresh West, Team West, Fresh France