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Czech Republic – Olomouc cottage cheese sticks, defatted ripening cheese, 125g – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Hodonín ( Dolní Valy 3739/4, 695 01 Hodonín )
ID: 13690558
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Olomouc cottage cheese sticks, defatted ripening cheese, 125g
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

The appearance of blue-green mold colonies was detected on the surface of the cheese under the packaging.

Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not have an expired minimum shelf life date, during the inspection no unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this product were found.

Batch: L 164 232
Best before date: 08 02 2023
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.125 kg
Manufacturer: AW spol.sro, Palackého 4, 789 83 Loštice
Date of sample collection: 30/01/2023
Reference number: 23-000095-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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USA – Canned Shrimp recalled due to Botulism risk

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Food Poison Journal

Kawasho Foods USA Inc. of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling one lot of canned GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting cans. There is a possibility that the product has been under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens.

The Product was distributed to retail stores (Walmart, Associated Food Stores, Stater Bros Markets, Safeway, Albertsons) in California, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.

The GEISHA Medium Shrimp is packaged in a 4oz. metal can, with UPC 071140003909. The one lot being recalled is LGC12W12E22; BEST BY: MAY/12/2026 and this code appears on the bottom of the product can.

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USA – Kawasho Foods USA Inc. Announces a Voluntary Recall of a Single Lot of GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. Because of Possible Health Risk

Posted on February 28, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Picture of GEISHA Medium Shrimp, 4 oz can

Company Announcement

Kawasho Foods USA Inc. of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling one lot of canned GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting cans. There is a possibility that the product has been under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens.

The Product was distributed to retail stores (Walmart, Associated Food Stores, Stater Bros Markets, Safeway, Albertsons) in California, Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.

The GEISHA Medium Shrimp is packaged in a 4oz. metal can, with UPC 071140003909. The one lot being recalled is LGC12W12E22; BEST BY: MAY/12/2026 and this code appears on the bottom of the product can.

Consumers should not use this product, even if it does not look or smell spoiled. No illnesses or other adverse consequences have been reported to date in connection with this product.

Consumer who have purchased this product are urged to return to place of puchase for a full refund. If you have any question regarding this recall, please contact us at (212)841-7400 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST) or via email at info@geishabrand.com.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 (212) 841-7400
 info@geishabrand.com

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Quebec – Notice not to consume duck and pork rillettes prepared and sold by the Chez Valère cafeteria at the Université de Montréal – Food Safety

Posted on February 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

(MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the Chez Valère cafeteria of the University of Montreal , located at 3200, rue Jean-Brillant, in Montreal, warns the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure its safety.

Product name

Format

Affected batch

“Duck and pork rillettes”

UNITARY

Units sold until February 20, 2023

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until February 20, 2023, at the establishment designated above as well as at the Bistro sur la montagne convenience store, located at 2350 , boulevard Édouard-Montpetit, in Montreal. The product was packaged in a glass jar and sold at room temperature.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to distribute this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk.

It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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UK – Aldi recalls Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu because of poor temperature control

Posted on February 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Aldi is recalling Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu because of a temperature control issue that could potentially spoil the product, which may be unsafe to eat. The issue only affects product sold at a limited number of Aldi stores in the Midlands.

Product details

Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu
Pack size 200 g
Use by 13 April 2023 and 14 April 2023

Risk statement

Insufficient temperature control may result in spoilage of the product which may be unsafe to eat.

Action taken by the company

Aldi is recalling the above product from affected stores only. Point of sale notices will only be displayed in affected Aldi stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: Plant Menu Organic Super Firm Tofu (76.63 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the Aldi store from where it was bought for a full refund. A full list of affected stores is available on the Aldi website at Product Notices (aldi.co.uk). For further information please visit help.aldi.co.uk or contact customer services on 08000420800

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Czech Republic – CZECH CHEESE BUNS 50% filling 360 g – Mold/Mould

Posted on February 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Prostějov ( JB Pecky 3589/13, 79601 Prostějov )
ID: 46967851
Food group: Bakery products / Delicate pastries

CZECH CHEESE BUNS 50% filling 360 g
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

molds visible to the naked eye

At the end of the shelf life, molds visible to the naked eye appeared on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Batch: 23.01./PR 2 GN
Best before date: 23.01.
Packaging: PP bag
Quantity of the product in the package: 360 g
Manufacturer: Penam, as
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 1/18/2023
Reference number: 23-000081-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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RASFF Alerts – Mold/Mould – Frozen Raspberries – Coconut Oil

Posted on February 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Mould infestation in frozen raspberries from Austria in Germany

RASFF

Mould in organic coconut oil from Germany in Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland

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Netherlands – DekaVers Bagels Sesame 4 pieces from DekaMarkt – Mold/Mould

Posted on February 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Safety warning DekaVers Bagels Sesame 4 pieces from DekaMarkt

DekaVers warns about Bagels Sesame 4 pieces from DekaMarkt. After checking, it has been found that this product can exhibit mold formation. Do not eat this product.
See the website of DekaMarkt

Which product is it?

  • DekaVers Bagels Sesame 4 pieces
  • Barcode: 8713834062657
  • Best Before Date: 23-02-2023

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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France – Picnic Break 50g – Mould

Posted on February 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Sweet products
  • Product brand name Hosta
  • Model names or references Picnic Break 50g
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    L070;BBD04/23 Use-by date 07/04/2023
  • Packaging CUP
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors NORMA SARL

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Quality problem
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other risk
  • Additional description of the risk Presence of mold

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Finland – Quality deviation in protein shakes; the product may spoil prematurely

Posted on February 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Epressi

Valio has announced that it has recalled two protein shake products because they may spoil before the marked best before date.

The recall applies to the following products with a best-before date of May 24, 2023:

  • Valio PROfeel® protein shake 2.5 dl orange cocoa lactose-free
  • Valio PROfeel® protein shake 2.5 dl raspberry cocoa lactose-free

Valio says that the aforementioned products should not be consumed and advises consumers to contact Valio via the feedback form on the website: link to the feedback form.

The matter is handled at the Food Agency by Chief Inspector Mika Varjonen, tel. 050 38 68 416, firstname.surname@ruokavirasto.fi .

Pictures of the products:
(Photo: Valio)

Two PROfeel protein shake products.

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