Category Archives: Food Spoilage

Czech Republic – Tudlee Budapest spread – Microbial Contamination

Posted on January 31, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Hodonín ( Dvořákova 4054/10, 695 01 Hodonín )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Cold food / Other cold food

Tudlee Budapest spread
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

changes caused by microbial activity
content appearance

The packaging of the product was swollen, it was obvious that fermentation was taking place – bubbles were visible in the product. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. 

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection, the food did not have an expired use-by date.

Expiration date: 20/12/2022
Packaging: plastic tub with sealed printed foil and label
Quantity of the product in the package: 120 g
Producer: GASTRO-MENU EXPRESS as, Konská 199, 739 61 Třinec
Date of sample collection: 13/12/2022
Reference number: 23-000054-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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RASFF Alert – Mould/Mold – Protein Snack

Posted on January 27, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Mould in protein snack from Finland in Poland and Spain

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Jordan – Seven family members suffer food poisoning in Amman

Posted on January 26, 2023 | Leave a comment

Roya News

A spokesperson from the directorate told Amen FM Wednesday that the spoiled food they ate was bought from outside the house.

They were taken to hospital where they were treated from symptoms such as nausea and abdominal pain.

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Canada – Dubon brand Mixed Forest Mushrooms recalled due to insects and mold/mould

Posted on January 25, 2023 | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product
Mixed Forest Mushrooms
Issue
Food – Extraneous Material
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

Dubon brand Mixed Forest Mushrooms recalled due to insects and mold.
The recalled product was sold in Quebec.

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RASFF Alert- Mold/Mould – Gouda Cheese

Posted on January 20, 2023 | Leave a comment

RASFF

Mould on gouda cheese from the Netherlands in Sweden and Denmark

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Denmark – Risk of mold/mould on gouda cheese

Posted on January 16, 2023 | Leave a comment

DVFA

Wernersson Ost Danmark A/S is recalling gouda cheese due to the risk of mold on the cheeses, which makes them unsuitable as food.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 13, 2023

Which food:

Gouda Holland ( see picture ​)
Net weight: 340g
Best before dates: 14/01/23, 22/01/23, 26/01/23, 30/01/23, 10/02/23.
EAN barcode number: 7331494127915 Country of
origin: The Netherlands

Sold in:
Føtex and Bilka throughout the country

Company that is recalling:
Wernersson Ost Danmark A/S

Reason:
The company has determined that there is a risk of mold in the specific batches of cheese.

Risk:
Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food.

Advice to consumers:
The Danish Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it.

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RASFF Alerts – Mold/Mould – Napoli Bread – Tapas Cheese – Chill Mayo

Posted on January 13, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Mold in Napoli bread from Italy in Denmark

RASFF

Risk of mold on tapas cheeses from Spain in Denmark

RASFF

Mold in chili mayonnaise from Lithuania in Denmark

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Denmark – Risk of mold/mould in chilli mayonnaise

Posted on January 4, 2023 | Leave a comment

DVFA

Food Solutions is recalling Big Farm Boys Chili Mayonnaise due to the risk of mold on the product, which makes it unfit for food.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 4, 2023

​Which food:
Big Farm Boys Chili Mayonnaise
Net weight: 230g
Best before date: 22/11/2023
LOT No. L 472
EAN barcode number: 5708308601336
Sold in:
Netto stores throughout the country.
Company that revokes:
Food Solutions A/S, Stavneagervej 22, 8250 Egå
Cause:
The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the product.
Risk:
Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it.

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Denmark – Risk of mold/mould on tapas cheeses

Posted on January 4, 2023 | Leave a comment

DVFA

Geia Food A/S is recalling Don Juan tapas cheeses – three Spanish cheeses – due to the risk of mold on the cheeses, which makes them unsuitable as food.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 4, 2023

​Which food:
Don Juan tapas cheeses – three Spanish cheeses
Net weight: 150g
Best before date: 26.02.2023
EAN barcode number: 8436529776973
Sold in:
Føtex and Bilka throughout the country
Company that revokes:
Geia Food A/S, Fuglevænget 9, 9000 Aalborg
Cause:
The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the product.
Risk :
Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it.

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Denmark – Risk of mold/mould on Neapolitan bread

Posted on January 3, 2023 | Leave a comment

DVFA

Geia Food A/S is recalling Neapolitan bread 500g, as there is a risk of the occurrence of mould, which makes the bread unsuitable as food.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 2, 2023

​Which food:
Neapolitan bread – Italian inspired bread
Net weight: 500g
Best before date: 07.02.2023
EAN barcode number: 5710326011547
Sold in:
REMA 1000 stores throughout the country.
Company that revokes:
Geia Food A/S, Fuglevænget 9, 9000 Aalborg
Cause:
The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the product.
Risk:
Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it.

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