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France – COUNTRYSIDE SURPRISE BREAD 475g – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Prepared meals and snacks
  • Product brand name Sliced ​​country surprise bread – 32 sandwiches – frozen
  • Model names or references COUNTRYSIDE SURPRISE BREAD 475g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3492032104806 210480.2319 Use-by date 05/15/2024
  • Packaging Packaged in packaging box
  • Marketing start/end dateSince 16/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the freezer
  • Further information32 Sandwiches, 4 assorted toppings: – Dill smoked salmon mousseline – Porto duck mousse – Tzatziki – Tuna rillettes with red pepper
  • Geographic area of ​​saleWhole France
  • Distributors Normandy Fresh Service Gimbert Fleurance Warehouse transport cauyez

Practical information regarding the recall

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

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UK – Osem UK recalls Yarden Tahina, Salad of Sesame Paste with Garlic and Parsley because of possible Salmonella contamination

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FSA

Osem UK has taken the precautionary step of recalling Yarden Tahina, Salad of Sesame Paste with Garlic and Parsley because it may contain Salmonella.

Product details

Yarden Tahina, Salad of Sesame Paste with Garlic and Parsley
Pack size 250g
Batch code 2306196504
Best before 01 January 2023

Risk statement

The possible presence of Salmonella in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Action taken by the company

Osem UK is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell customers what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Customer notice Yarden Tahina Salad of Sesame Paste with Garlic and Parsley (155.04 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead, dispose of the content immediately and contact Osem UK Consumer Support on 01268410707 or email: Customersupport@osem.co.uk for a full refund.

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29 sickened in US and Canada from Mexico Strawberries – Hepatitis A

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Food Poison Journal

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Canadian Food Safety Agency investigated an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to imported fresh organic strawberries. 

These potentially contaminated fresh organic strawberries were imported from Baja California, a state in northern Mexico, and branded as FreshKampo and HEB by a common supplier; they were purchased in the United States during March 5, 2022, through April 15, 2022. 

Traceback investigations showed that outbreak-associated cases in California and Minnesota purchased FreshKampo brand fresh organic strawberries prior to becoming ill. The Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency also investigated an outbreak of hepatitis A; imported FreshKampo brand fresh organic strawberries were identified as the likely source of that outbreak.

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New Zealand – Countdown brand Bone-in New Zealand Free Farmed Half Leg Ham – Listeria monocytogenes

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MPI

13 December 2022: Countdown is recalling a specific batch of its Countdown brand Bone-in New Zealand Free Farmed Half Leg Ham due to the possible presence of Listeria.

Product identification

Product type

Ready-to-eat meat

Name of product (size)

Countdown brand Bone-in New Zealand Free Farmed Half Leg Ham (various weights)
Batch and date marking

Product sold on 8 December until 12 December 2022 with a Use By of 27.02.23 is affected.

Package size and description

The product is vacuum packaged in various weights.

Distribution

The product is sold at Countdown Spotswood, Corner Manadon Street and South Road, New Plymouth.

The product is not exported.

Notes

This recall does not affect any other Countdown brand products.

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date mark on the product.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

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

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 Belgium – Traditional smoked bacon (English artisanal smoked bacon ½) from the Chimay brand Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Product: Traditional smoked bacon (English artisanal smoked bacon ½) from the Chimay brand.
Problem: Presence of listeria monocytogenes.


In agreement with the FASFC, Chimay Tradition and Chasal srl are withdrawing the traditional smoked bacon (English artisanal smoked bacon ½) from the Chimay brand from sale and are recalling it from consumers due to the presence of listeria monocytogenes.

Chimay Tradition and Chasal srl ask their customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where they will be reimbursed.


Product description:

– Product name: English artisanal smoked bacon ½ (trade name: old-fashioned smoked bacon)
– Brand: Chimay
– Use-by date (BBD) (“Use by”) 06/02/ 2023
– Batch number: 221118004
– Sales period: from 18/11/2022 to 28/11/2022
– Type of packaging: vacuum-packed
– Weight: +/- 2 kg



The product was distributed by Chasal srl (Rue Brisack 7, 6001 Marcinelle).


For any additional information , contact:

Chimay Tradition
CONTACT PERSON: Martial BONOU
ADDRESS: Zoning Industriel, 31, 6464 Baileux – Belgium
tel. 00 32 (0) 60 210 226
fax. : 00 32 (0) 60 210 221
Mobile: 0473/ 95 35 01
EMAIL ADDRESS: qualite@chimaytradition.be

Chasal srl
Rue Brisack, 7 6001 Marcinelle
CONTACT PERSON: Jean-Marc Claeys
ADDRESS: Rue Brisack, 7 B-6001 MARCINELLE
Phone. 00 32 (0) 71 44 85 52
fax. : 00 32 (0) 71 44 85 81
EMAIL ADDRESS: JM.Claeys@chasal.be

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Belgium – Organic Alfalfa “Biologische Alfalfa” from the Albert Heijn brand.

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AFSCA

In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn withdraws from sale the organic alfalfa “Biologische Alfalfa” of the Albert Heijn brand with expiry dates (DLC) 16/12/22 and 17/12/22 and recalls it from consumers more to the possible presence of Salmonella. Consumption of this product can potentially cause food poisoning and therefore pose a health risk – especially to young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.

Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. The product will be refunded or exchanged there. Please contact a doctor in case of any health problem.


 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Description

• Product category: raw vegetables
• Product name: AH Biologische Alfalfa
• Brand: Albert Heijn
• Date of minimum durability (DLC): 16/12/2022 and 17/12/2022
• Period of sale: until 12/12 /2022 included
• Type of packaging: plastic tray
• Weight: 40 g


For any further information , please contact Albert Heijn on 0800 777 05 .

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Germany – Eggs – Salmonella

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LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 12/12/2022
Product name:

Eggs with a best before date up to and including 21.12.2022

Product images:
Eggs.PNG

 

 

 

press release

Manufacturer (distributor):

Berghof Glatt Balmer Str.6 79807 Lottstetten Sales are limited to Baden-Württemberg

Reason for warning:

Salmonella were found in the eggs as part of regular self-monitoring.

Durability:

Best before date up to and including 21.12.2022

Further information:

Please refer to the company’s press release attached.

Click to access Salmonellen+Pressemitteilung+schwarz.pdf

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Food Safety at Christmas

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France – Updated – ASSORTMENT OF 16 SALTED VERRINES – Staphylococcal aureus

Posted on December 12, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name METRO Chef
  • Model names or references 4 VERRINES VEGETABLES – RICOTTA – TOMATO
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3439496421988 29222 Date of minimum durability 06/05/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the freezer
  • Health mark EN 35.125.007 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale  Whole France
  • Distributors SUBWAY

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Non-compliant bacteriological analysis on the Vegetables / Ricotta / Tomato verrine – Presence of staphylococci
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Staphylococcus aureus (causative agent of staphylococcal poisoning)

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Norway – Oysters from A La Carte Produkter AS are withdrawn from the market due to suspicion of Norovirus

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Matportalen

A La Carte Produkter AS in Oslo is recalling oysters (Crassonstrea Gigas) from Ireland, via France, of the brands “BB Boudeuse No 5” and “Royale No 3”. The reason is suspicion of norovirus, following several cases of illness.

  • Oyster label
 

The withdrawal applies to the following product:

  • Product name: Oysters (Crassostrea Gigas)
  • Name of the company that is recalling the goods: A La Carte Produkter AS
  • Batch: “BOUDEUSE 22464BBOU5”, “BOUDEUSE 22474BBOU5”, and “ROYALE 22474ROY3”.
  • The oysters are farmed in Ireland.

The products are sold to restaurants, grocery stores and delicatessens all over Norway.

A La Carte Products asks consumers who have purchased the product to throw it away or return it to where the product was purchased.

Oysters are often eaten raw without heat treatment, and they can contain viruses, most often norovirus. Norovirus is the most common cause of viral diarrheal disease in Norway. Boiling and frying will kill norovirus, but it is uncertain whether steaming has sufficient effect.

Contact person at the business: Monica Skålvoll 975 15 690

Contact person in the Norwegian Food Safety Authority: Odd Eirik Breivik odebr@mattilsynet.no 22 77 78 09

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