Category Archives: Food Spoilage

Canada – Post Spoon Sized Shredded Wheat Original brand Cereal recalled due to possible spoilage

CFIA

Summary

Product
Cereal
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Retail

Affected products

Issue

Post Spoon Sized Shredded Wheat Original brand Cereal recalled due to possible spoilage.

The recalled product has been sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and online.

RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin – Zearalenone – Mixed Tocopherols

RASFF

Zearalenone in Mixed Tocopherols from China in Belgium, Netherlands and Spain

RASFF Alerts – Mold/Moulds – Almonds – Dried Apricots

RASFF

Presence of fungal hyphae and and traces of parasites in almonds from The United States in Italy

RASFF

Mould formation on dried apricots from Turkiye in Austria and the Netherlands

Austria – Inzersdorfer Junior Poultry Spread 80g – Microbial Contamination

AGES

AGES informs about a recall of the company Maresi Austria GmbH. On May 15th, 2023, the company recalled the product Inzersdorfer Junior Poultry Spread 80g:
© Maresi Austria
recall reason
Microbiological contamination
Manufacturer
Maresi Austria GmbH
Expiry Date
04.2026
Batch number
L3102

Maresi Austria GmbH is recalling “Inzersdorfer Junior Poultry Spread 80g” with the batch number “L3102” and the best before date “04 2026”.

As part of internal quality controls, bulges (bloating) on ​​the lid were discovered on individual packages of the product “Inzersdorfer Junior Poultry Spread 80g” with the batch number “L3102” and the best-before date “MHD 04 2026” .

There is therefore the possibility of microbiological contamination in individual packs of the product, which can lead to premature spoilage of the contents as a result. For reasons of precautionary consumer protection, Maresi Austria is recalling this article. Health impairments cannot be ruled out 100 percent. Consumption is not recommended for the product with the following batch number and the following best-before date.

Inzersdorfer Junior Poultry Spread 80 g
Batch number: L3102
Best before date: 04 2026
GTIN: 90333118

Products with the above best before date can be returned to the stores where they were purchased. Customers are reimbursed the purchase price even without proof of purchase. This warning does not imply that the hazard was caused by the producer, manufacturer, importer or distributor.

Other batches and products from Inzersdorfer are not affected and can be consumed without hesitation.

A Maresi hotline has been set up on 050 40 20 36 51 for more information .

original recall

RASFF Alert – Yeast Growth – Soy Dessert

RASFF

Bulging packaging of soy dessert due to yeast growth in Germany and Denmark

Czech Republic – Mozzarella cheese, slices – Mould/Mold

Potravinynapranyri

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Place of inspection:
Havířov ( U Stadionu 1655/8a, 736 01 Havířov )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Mozzarella cheese, slices
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Colonies of white mold were present on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not have an expiration date. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: LOT: 053
Best before date: 12/04/23
Packaging: PET and LDPE welded packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 140 g
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 3/31/2023
Reference number: 23-000211-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Czech Republic – Mozzarella cheese, slices – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Havířov ( U Stadionu 1655/8a, 736 01 Havířov )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Mozzarella cheese, slices
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Colonies of mold were present on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not have an expiration date. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: LOT: 084
Best before date: 03/05/23
Packaging: PET and LDPE welded packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 140 g
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 3/31/2023
Reference number: 23-000212-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Australia – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners- Barista Bros products – Bacterial Contamination – Update

FSANZ

Date published: 2/05/2023

Date updated: 5/05/2023

Product information

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is conducting a recall of Barista Bros Products. The product has been available for sale at Woolworths, Coles, Metcash/IGA grocers, Aldi, Independent retail stores and vending machines nationwide.

Date markings

Best before dates from BB 30 SEP 23 to BB 30 DEC 23​

Barista Bros Products

Problem

The recall is due to a potential packaging failure leading to a possible contamination risk.

Food safety hazard

Food products that have been spoiled may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

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:
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
1800 025 123

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Czech Republic – Truffle Gouda cheese + herbs – Mold/Moulds

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Place of inspection:
Přerov ( Čechova 970/17, 750 02 Přerov )
ID: 07707754
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Truffle Gouda cheese + herbs
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

There were white and green fungal colonies at the site of the cut. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The sample was taken from the loaded package. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Best before date: 28/02/2023
Packaging: Sliced ​​cheese wax
Date of sample collection: 27/02/2023
Reference number: 23-000193-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Czech Republic – Goat cheese chili – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Přerov ( Čechova 970/17, 750 02 Přerov )
ID: 07707754
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Goat cheese chili
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

There were white and green fungal colonies at the site of the cut. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The sample was taken from the loaded package. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Best before date: 28/02/2023
Packaging: Sliced ​​cheese wax
Date of sample collection: 27/02/2023
Reference number: 23-000194-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.