Category Archives: Food Spoilage

RASFF Alert – Mold/Mould – Tortillas

Posted on December 8, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Mold in tortillas, from Poland in Sweden and the Netherlands

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Czech Republic -MOZZARELLA, natural un-ripened semi-fat cheese – Visible Mould/Mold

Posted on November 30, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Olomouc ( Polská 1201/1, 779 00 Olomouc )
ID: 26717701
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

MOZZARELLA, natural unripened semi-fat cheese
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

It was a raw material for the preparation of dishes. The sample was taken from the loaded package. There was mold visible to the naked eye on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Expiration date: 04/02/2024
Packaging: Unwrapped technological packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 9.604 kg
Date of sample collection: 16/10/2023
Reference number: 23-000876-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Germany – Wittenseer IsoSport Vital lemon-cherry – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on November 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

November 20, 2023

Product name:

Wittenseer IsoSport Vital lemon-cherry

Product images:

Wittenseer Sport Vital.png
Manufacturer (distributor):

Wittenseer Quelle Mineralbrunnen GmbH 24361 Groß-Wittensee

Reason for warning:

A microbiological abnormality has been detected, which may be manifested by mold formation on the surface of the beverage or a noticeably different odor.

Packaging Unit: 0.7 liter bottle
Durability: 09/07/2024
Additional Information:

Reference is made to the attached customer information.

Click to access Verbraucherinformation_IsoSport_Vital_Zitrone_Kirsch.pdf

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Denmark – Lactic acid bacteria in mayonnaise

Posted on November 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Foedevarestyrelsen

Lidl Denmark is recalling Kania mayonnaise, as growth of lactic acid bacteria has been detected in the product.

If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Kania mayonnaise
Image of the product

Which food is recalled

Kania mayonnaise
Net content 400 g
Best-before date 27-02-2024

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in Lidl stores throughout the country.

Why is the product being recalled?

Growth of lactic acid bacteria makes the product unsuitable as food.

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

Who recalls the product

Lidl Denmark K/S, Carl Blochs Gade 89, 8000 Aarhus C.

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Denmark – Lactic acid bacteria in Harboe Exotic ZERO sugar

Posted on November 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Foedevarestyrelsen

Harboes Bryggeri A/S is recalling a batch of Harboe Exotic Zero Sugar, as the development of lactic acid bacteria has been detected in the product. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which food is recalled
Harboe Exotic ZERO Sugar
Net content: 1.5 L
Best before date: 29.05.2024
LOT no. 290524
EAN barcode no.: 5711018035742

Where is the product sold
The product is sold in: Rema1000 stores throughout the country

Why is the product being recalled?
Lactic acid bacteria make the product unsuitable as food.

What should you do as a consumer?
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it.

Who recalls the product
Harboes Bryggeri A/S
Spegerborgvej 34
4230 Skælskør

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RASFF Alerts – Yeasts and Moulds – Stirred Yoghurts

Posted on November 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Presence of yeasts and moulds in stirred and steamed yoghurts from France in Ireland and the UK

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UK – FSA- Kitchen Life 2

Posted on November 14, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Kitchen Life 2 (KL2) used motion-sensitive cameras to explore food safety behaviours in 70 households and 31 food business operator (FBO) kitchens. It also captured data using surveys, interviews, and fridge and freezer thermometers. KL2 was commissioned in February 2021 and completed in June 2023. The aim of KL2 was to identify the key food safety behaviours that occur in household and business kitchens and understand the factors influencing these behaviours.

The findings from this study are detailed across seven separate reports, each focusing on a behaviour of interest to the FSA.

Each report explores the behaviour in detail and uses behavioural analysis to identify the factors influencing the behaviour.

The 7 reports are:

  1. Not washing hands with soap after touching meat, fish and poultry
  2. Reusing a chopping board after preparing meat, fish and poultry 
  3. Reusing a tea towel or cloth for multiple purposes
  4. Storing chilled foods at incorrect temperatures 
  5. Not reheating leftovers until steaming hot throughout 
  6. Not checking use-by dates and consuming foods past use-by dates
  7. The creation of food waste

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Czech Republic – Grana Padano – Mold/Mould

Posted on November 8, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Brno ( Netroufalky 770/14, 625 00 Brno )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Grana Padano
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Some of the inspected packages had colonies of mold on the surface of the food, these packages had a leak at the seam of the package. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

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

Batch: Lot: L35321403
Best before date: 25/11/2023
Packaging: PP with welds and printing
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.2 kg
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 19/09/2023
Reference number: 23-000794-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Melted sliced ​​cheese with cheddar – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on November 8, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Olomouc ( Nemilany 308, 783 01 Olomouc )
ID: 07441690
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Melted sliced ​​cheese with cheddar
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

It was a raw material for the preparation of dishes.

There were colonies of mold on the surface of the food. 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.

Batch: L 3 136A51
Expiration date: 02/09/2024
Packaging: Unwrapped original PP/PE packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 1.033 kg
Date of sample collection: 20/09/2023
Reference number: 23-000779-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Singapore – Recall of Marusan Banana Soy Milk (1000ml) from Japan due to possible product spoilage

Posted on November 6, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SFA

The Consumer Affairs Agency, Government of Japan has recalled Marusan Banana Soy Milk from Japan due to possible  product spoilage. As the implicated product was imported into Singapore, SFA has directed the importer, Imei (Exim) Pte Ltd., to recall the implicated product. The recall is ongoing.
Consumers who have purchased the implicated products should not consume it. Those who have consumed the products and are unwell should seek medical attention. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.
Details of the implicated product as follows:
Product Name:
Marusan Banana Soy Milk (1000ml)
Country of Origin: Japan
Lot No.: JAN code – 4901033 630188
Expiry Date: November 4, 2023 to April 12, 2024
Picture: Consumer Affairs Agency, Government of
Japan
Issued by the Singapore Food Agency
5 November 2023

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