Category Archives: Food Safety

Listeria monocytogenes in pate from Belgium in the Netherlands

Listeria monocytogenes in cheese from France in Germany and Switzerland

Listeria Monocytogenes in P’tite comtesse aux truffes from France in the Netherlands and Nigeria

Listeria-contaminated in meat sleeves from France in Belgium and Luxembourg

Listeria monocytogenes – Pasteurised milk cheeses from France in Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine and Liechtenstein

Food recall : Blackbeards Smokehouse brand Smoked Mussels

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New Zealand – Smoked mussels recalled due to possible presence of Listeria

Posted on February 9, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

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New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Blackbeards Smokehouse Ltd in its recall of Blackbeards Smokehouse brand smoked mussels due to the possible presence of Listeria.

The following Blackbeards Smokehouse brand smoked mussels with a batch number of 076/015 and best before date of 27/02/2023 are affected by this recall:

Smoked Mussels Chilli & Lime 210g
Smoked Mussels Coromandel Gold 210g
Smoked Mussels Garlic & Dill 210g
Smoked Mussels Natural Smoked 210g

“Listeriosis can be serious for vulnerable groups, such as pregnant people and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

“It is particularly dangerous during pregnancy as it can cause miscarriage, premature labour or stillbirth, and infection in the unborn baby.

“Infection in healthy adults is unlikely to be severe, causing mild diarrhoea and flu-like symptoms within a few days of eating contaminated food.

“It can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund. If you are unable to do this, the product should be thrown out,” says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle.

If you have consumed any of these products and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional or call Healthline 0800 61 11 16.

For up-to-date details and the list of stores and products affected, go to our food recall page.

The affected products are sold at the following stores:

Farro Fresh (North Island)
Four Square Coromandel
Fresh Choice Papamoa
New World Albany
Raw Food Market Waiheke
Supie Auckland
Vetro Rotorua

There may be more stores and products affected, so for up-to-date details, go to our food recall page.

The product is being removed from stores and has not been exported.

The product under recall was identified through routine testing and there have been no reports of associated illness.

“As is our usual practice, we will be working with the company to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence,” Mr Arbuckle said.

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France – Soft raw butter – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Feed
Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
Product brand name The Cows of Fadainville
Model names or references Unsalted raw butter 250g
Identification of products

Batch Date

DLC = 02/14/2023 Use-by date 02/14/2023

DLC = 02/16/2023 Use-by date 02/16/2023
Packaging 250g
Marketing start/end date From 01/02/2023 to 04/02/2023
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale Serazereux
Distributors farm shop

Batch	Date
DLC = 02/14/2023	Use-by date 02/14/2023
DLC = 02/16/2023	Use-by date 02/16/2023

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – Cheese – GAPERON DE TOINE / GAPERON FICELLE DU TOINE -Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Feed
Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
Product brand name unbranded
Model names or references THE GAPERON FICELLE DU TOINE THE GAPERON DU TOINE
Identification of products

GTIN Lot Date

3760014990946 All lots Use-by date between 06/12/2022 and 23/03/2023

3760014991127 All lots Use-by date between 26/11/2022 and 22/02/2023
Packaging Folding, individual.
Marketing start/end date From 11/10/2022 to 06/02/2023
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark FR 03 094 002 CE
Further information Thermized cow’s milk cheese
Geographic area of sale Whole France
Distributors HELP

GTIN	Lot	Date
3760014990946	All lots	Use-by date between 06/12/2022 and 23/03/2023
3760014991127	All lots	Use-by date between 26/11/2022 and 22/02/2023

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – Orloff-style roast – Salmonella

Posted on February 9, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Feed
Product subcategory Meats
Product brand name unbranded
Model names or references Orloff-style roast
Identification of products

Date

Use-by date 02/11/2023
Packaging Product sold in the traditional department
Marketing start/end date From 02/01/2023 to 02/02/2023
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark FR-28-111-020-CE
Further information Roast pork elaborated about 4kg. Roast stuffed with slices of Emmental and smoked bacon, covered with slices of Emmental and bacon, all covered.
Geographic area of sale Departments: CALVADOS (14), EURE-ET-LOIR (28), LOIR-ET-CHER (41), SARTHE (72), SEINE-ET-MARNE (77), YVELINES (78), ESSONNE (91), VAL -DE-MARNE (94)
Distributors Auchan, super U, crossroads, Leclerc and Intermarché
List of points of sale DHQUALCP_-_Orloff_TRAD.pdf

Date
Use-by date 02/11/2023

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Presence of Salmonella detected

France – Orloff-style roast – Salmonella

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Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Feed
Product subcategory Meats
Product brand name Vallegrain
Model names or references Orloff-style roast
Identification of products

GTIN Lot Date

3467980061488 2303205601 Use-by date 02/11/2023
Packaging Tray under modified atmosphere of about 1kg
Marketing start/end date From 02/01/2023 to 02/02/2023
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark FR-28-111-020-CE
Further information Roast pork elaborated about 1kg. Roast stuffed with slices of Emmental and smoked bacon, covered with slices of Emmental and bacon, all covered.
Geographic area of sale Departments: CALVADOS (14), EURE-ET-LOIR (28), ESSONNE (91)
Distributors U express and Intermarché
List of points of saleDHQUALCP_-_Orloff_LS.pdf

GTIN	Lot	Date
3467980061488	2303205601	Use-by date 02/11/2023

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Presence of Salmonella detected

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Research – Tackle Foodborne Illness When Ordering Takeout or Delivered Foods

Posted on February 8, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

FSIS USDA

The Super Bowl is the biggest and most anticipated sporting event of the year. Friends and families “huddle” and consume foods and snacks for the duration of the game while cheering for their favorite team. This iconic annual event is often celebrated by ordering takeout and delivered foods, which if left out too long, can cause foodborne illness.

Leaving food out at room temperature is a big food safety penalty. Bacteria that can cause foodborne illness will start to grow to dangerous levels in the range of temperatures between 40 F and 140 F when left out for over two hours or one hour if above 90 F. This range of temperatures is called the Danger Zone.

To avoid foodborne illness during the big game, follow this game plan:

Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot. Cold foods should be kept under 40 F on the buffet table by nesting serving dishes of food in bowls of ice. Hot foods should be kept above 140 F. A preheated oven, chafing dishes, preheated warming trays or slow cookers can be used to keep food hot.
Don’t serve all food at once. Use small platters and replace them often with fresh refrigerated platters of food, rather than adding fresh food to a serving dish already on the table. Hot foods should be reheated to 165 F as measured with a food thermometer. When reheating in the microwave, cover the food for even heating. Check the temperature of the food in several places with a food thermometer, as some microwaved foods can have cold spots.

For more information, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or email MPHotline@usda.gov to reach a food safety expert or chat live at ask.usda.gov from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

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Belgium – Le Gaulois brand “Grignottes EXTRA Mexican” chicken drumsticks – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 8, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall by LDC
Product: Le Gaulois brand “Grignottes EXTRA Mexican” chicken drumsticks.
Problem: possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.

In agreement with the FASFC, LDC is withdrawing Le Gaulois brand “Grignottes EXTRA Mexican” chicken drumsticks from sale and recalling them from consumers due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.

LDC asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased where you will be reimbursed.

Product description:
– Product name: “EXTRA” Mexican nibbles
– Brand: Le Gaulois
– Best before date (BBD) (“Use by”): 02/17/2023
– Batch number: 026
– Period of sale: from 01/02/2023 to 04/02/2023
– Type of packaging: sachet
– Weight: 250g

The product was distributed by:
Intermarché by Mestdagh
Marchienne-au-Pont Rue de l’Hospital 3 6030 Marchienne-au-Pont
Seneffe Rue Rouge Croix 6 7180 Seneffe
Marcinelle Avenue Mascaux 869 6001 Marcinelle

For any additional information, contact Madame Aude Bouffioux via 071 257 204 OR AUDE.BOUFFIOUX@MESTDAGH.BE.

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France – Semi-salted raw butter – Listeria monocytogenes

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Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Feed
Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
Product brand name The Cows of Fadainville
Model names or references Raw butter 250g
Identification of products

Batch Date

DLC = 02/14/2023 Use-by date 02/14/2023

DLC = 02/16/2023 Use-by date 02/16/2023
Packaging 250g
Marketing start/end date From 01/02/2023 to 04/02/2023
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale Serazereux
Distributors farm shop

Batch	Date
DLC = 02/14/2023	Use-by date 02/14/2023
DLC = 02/16/2023	Use-by date 02/16/2023

Practical information regarding the recall

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

France – Raw Cream – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 8, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Feed
Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
Product brand name The Cows of Fadainville
Model names or references Raw cream 250mL and 500mL
Identification of products

Batch Date

DLC = 02/13/2023 Use-by date 02/13/2023
Packaging 250mL and 500mL
Marketing start/end date From 01/02/2023 to 04/02/2023
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale Departments: EURE-ET-LOIR (28)
Distributors Farm shop Ferme des merisiers 28320 Écrosnes Localie 28630 Gellainville

Batch	Date
DLC = 02/13/2023	Use-by date 02/13/2023

Practical information regarding the recall

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