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Belgium – “Maiz Morado” black corn from the América brand – Mycotoxin – Fumonisin

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AFSCA

Recall from the FASFC
Product: “Maiz Morado” black corn from the América brand.
Problem: Too high fumonisin content.
The FASFC is withdrawing the product “Maiz Morado” from the América brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to its high fumonisin content.

Please do not consume this product and return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product Description

– Product name: Maiz Morado
– Brand: América
– Lot: 02.2022
– EAN code: 8436048721348
– Minimum durability date (MBD): 01/31/2024
– Weight: 500g

The product was distributed via various points of sale in Belgium, including:

– FOODMET, Quai de l’industrie 168, Brussels
– VIVA MARKET, Chaussée d’Alsemberg 46, Brussels

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

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Czech Republic – Qualiko CHICKEN WITHOUT GRILL, DEEP FROZEN, QUALITY CLASS A – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
České Budějovice ( Nemanická 2180/3, 37010 České Budějovice )
ID: 27464822
Food group: Meat and meat products / Packaged meat

Qualiko CHICKEN WITHOUT GRILL, DEEP FROZEN, QUALITY CLASS A
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella

The presence of the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Infantis , which can cause a disease called salmonellosis, was detected in the food  .

SZPI has already informed about this product in a press release dated 07/12/2023.  The Food Inspection Agency warns of frozen chicken products containing salmonella.

Batch: 19/05/2022 A
Best before date: 18/11/2023
Packaging: food foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 1.1 kg
Manufacturer: Branch “Pererobniy Compleks” Of Limited Liability Company “Vinnytska Ptahofabryka” 2B, Khlibozavodska st., Ladyzhyn, Vinnyts´ka Oblast´, 24320, Ukraine
Country of origin:  Ukraine
Date of sample collection: 6/7/2023
Reference number: 23-000732-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Näno Supps Pancake ä Protein Pancake – with caramel sauce – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Břeclav ( Na Zahradách 3517/2A, 690 02 Břeclav )
ID: 27708144
Food group: Bakery products / Delicate pastries

Näno Supps Pancake ä Protein Pancake – with caramel sauce
Category: Dangerous foods
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fungi visible to the eye

On the surface of the food, mold was visible to the naked eye in the vast majority of the inspected packages.

Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. The product did not have an expiration date. 

Batch: EXP 050823
Expiration date: 050823
Packaging: plastic foil printed sealed with CZ label
Quantity of the product in the package: 45 g
Manufacturer: Nanosupps Kft, 1213 Budapest Szent István út 292
Importer: ZZM, spol. sro, U Vlečky 1108, 664 42 Modřice
Date of sample collection: 6/26/2023
Reference number: 23-000773-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Germany – Biscotti Darlings – filled with strawberry cream – Mold/Mould

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Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication: October 30, 2023
Product name:

Biscotti Darlings – filled with strawberry cream

Manufacturer (distributor):

TJX Germany Ltd. & Co. KG (“TK Maxx”) Peter-Müller-Straße 18 40468 Düsseldorf Sales via TK Maxx branches

Reason for warning:

The product is being recalled because mold was found in it, which could lead to a possible safety issue.

Packaging Unit: 140g
Durability: 03/03/2024 (030323), 05/25/2024 (052523)
Lot identification: 030323, 052523
Additional Information:

Further information can be found in the enclosed customer information.

Click to access PR24BISC_Biscotti_Darlings_(TK_DE).pdf

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France – GORGONZOLA AND MASCARPONE – Listeria monocytogenes and E.coli

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name AMBROSI SPA
  • Model names or references GORGONZOLA AND MASCARPONE AMBROSI TRAYS 1.2 KG APPROX.
  • Product identification
    Batch Date
    262 with lifespan as of 11/18/23 Use-by date between 07/10/2023 and 22/10/2023
  • Products List F613_GORGONZOLA_ET_MASCARPONE_AMBROSI_BARQUETTE_1.2_KG_ENV_X_4.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging Tray under film
  • Start/end date of marketing From 07/10/2023 to 18/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the refrigerator
  • Health mark IT 01 86 CE
  • Further information Product put on sale in Traditional Self-Service Cheese Shop
  • Geographical sales area Rueil-Malmaison
  • Distributors E.LECLERC
  • List of points of saleE.pdf

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France – Guinea fowl with mushrooms 2.4kg – Risk of Microbiological Growth

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name The Frairie de Bourgogne
  • Model names or references 509C.PLT: Guinea fowl with mushrooms in a 2.4kg tray
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3525165099647 Lot 29947 Minimum durability date 01/23/2025
  • Packaging Sealed aluminum tray
  • Start/end date of marketing From 04/27/2023 to 10/27/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark FR 71.004.001 CE
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Burgundy-Franche-Comté
  • Distributors Dijon cured meats, Burgundy frairie

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France – Ground Egusi – Aflatoxins

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name Nina
  • Model names or references Melon seeds Bag 227g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    1074585100310 4555-50 Minimum durability date 08/31/2025
  • Start/end date of marketing From 10/15/2023 to 10/25/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors KBS Store – Bordeaux SARL Alif – Lyon Epicerie Exotique – Toulouse

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Australia – Update – Tempo Foods – Fresh Milk – E.coli

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FSANZ

Date published: 27 October 2023

Update published: 31 October 2023

Product information

Tempo Foods is conducting a recall of Fresh Milk. The products have been available for sale at Coles, Woolworths and independent retailers in VIC and NSW​.
​

Problem

The recall is due to microbial (E. coli) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products contaminated with E. coli may cause illness if consumed.​

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Customers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full cash refund.

For further information please contact:

Tempo Foods
+613 95880200

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Czech Republic – Chilled boneless and skinless chicken steak – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Vodochody ( Prúběžná 5, 25069 Vodochody )
ID: 24211249
Food group: Meat and meat products / Unpackaged: meat, minced meat, semi-finished meat

Chilled boneless and skinless chicken steak
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella Enterica sera. Enteritidis

The pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Enterica sera were detected in chilled chicken meat . Enteritidis . This bacteria can cause a disease called salmonellosis.

Best before date: 15/09/2023
Manufacturer: BOMAFAR Sp. , PL 02204303 WE
Country of origin:  Poland
Date of sample collection: 11/09/2023
Reference number: 23-000035-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

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Czech Republic – Chilled chicken legs – Salmonella

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Place of inspection:
Vodochody ( U Pošty 107, 25069 Vodochody )
ID: 69804702
Invalid parameter:

Salmonella Infantis

The pathogenic bacterium Salmonella Infantis was detected in refrigerated chicken legs . This bacteria can cause a disease called salmonellosis.

Expiration date: 16/09/2023
Manufacturer: CEDROB SA, PL 14023901 WE, Ujazdowek 2, Ciechanow, 06-400,cPoland
Country of origin:  Poland
Date of sample collection: 11/09/2023
Reference number: 23-000034-SVS-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Veterinary Administration.

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