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Czech Republic – HIGHLANDS Meat Product – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou ( Kokonínská 255, 468 02 Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou )
ID: 28709128
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

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.

The sample was taken from the opened package, the inspected person was not able to determine when the package was opened.

On the package was the information: ” After cutting, use within 10 days. “

Batch: L 142511
Best before date: 31/08/2022
Packaging: technological packaging PA/PE sealed by welds
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.3 kg
Date of sample collection: 8/19/2022
Reference number: 22-000410-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – English bacon sliced – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Kopřivnice ( Štefániková 1155, 742 21 Kopřivnice )
ID: 73934798
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated perishable products

English bacon sliced
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

scent
fungi visible to the eye
surface appearance

The food smelled rotten, the surface was sticky and green mold was found on it. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

It was a raw material for cooking.

Quantity of the product in the package: 873 g
Date of sample collection: 7/1/2022
Reference number: 22-000391-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Meatballs 2×320 g – heat-treated meat product – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Ústí nad Orlicí ( Letohradská 1485, 566 01 Ústí nad Orlicí )
ID: 64945880
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated perishable products

Meatballs 2×320 g – heat-treated meat product
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

There were white and green mold colonies on the surface of the food under the intact packaging.

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

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

Batch: 22/08/2022
Expiration date: 22/08/2022
Packaging: plastic tub with foil, in a protective atmosphere
Quantity of the product in the package: 640 g
Producer: Uzeniny Příbram, as, Antala Staška 1670/80, 140 00 Prague 4
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 9/8/2022
Reference number: 22-000376-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic -Boni Korbáčik – steamed cheese – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Holice ( Hradecká 1122, 53401 Holice )
ID: 64945880
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

product Boni Korbáčik – steamed cheese
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

In part of the inspected packages, visible mold was detected on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. 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 expiration date.

Expiration date: 07/07/2022
Packaging: welded foil with print
Quantity of the product in the package: 55 g
Producer: SIMABELLE s.r.o., no. 1074, 739 98 Mosty near Jablunkov
Date of sample collection: 14/06/2022
Reference number: 22-000334-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Sweden – Coop is recalling Änglamark Wheat Tortillas – Mold/Mould

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Livsmedelsverket

Coop is recalling Änglamark Wheat Tortillas 240 grams with three different best before dates. The reason for the recall is that the product may contain mold.

https://news.cision.com/se/coop/r/coop-aterkallar-anglamark-vetetortillas-240-gram,c3636822

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France – 40 puffs 7cm with butter- Mold/Mould

Posted on September 20, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name PIDY
  • Model names or references40 puffs 7cm with butter – REF 830.50.040
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    0020176830355 2022224945 Date of minimum durability 30/06/2023
  • Products List20220914_RECALL_for_moulds_v2.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging white cardboard with window 40x30x12.7cm
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/10/2022 to 09/13/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • DistributorsPretagarnir.com
  • List of points of saleLIST_delivered_customers_EN.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Risk of presence of mold
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Manufacturing defect, sealing defect (eg: micro leaks, defective heat sealing) or packaging anomalies

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RASFF Alerts – Mold/Mould – Profiteroles – Cheese Slices – Nutmeg

Posted on September 16, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Mold in profiteroles from Belgium in the Netherlands

RASFF

Mould on cheese slices from the Netherlands in Belgium

RASFF

Visible mold in Indonesian Nutmeg in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alerts – Mold/Mould – Pita Bread – Oat Snack Products

Posted on September 9, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Mold in oat snack products from Finland in Lithuania

RASFF

Mould growth in pita bread from the Netherlands in Denmark

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Finland – Mold/Mould in oat snacks

Posted on September 6, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Epressi

Fazer has announced that it will remove the following Fazer Yosa products from sale, with a best-before date of 19 September 2022.

The product names and EAN codes of the recalled products are:

  • Fazer Yosa Oat snack Mango 400 g, 6410220009006
  • Fazer Yosa Oat snack Wild berry 400 g, 6410220009426
  • Fazer Yosa Oat snack Vanilla 400 g, 6410220009471
  • Fazer Yosa Oat snack Wild berry 2×125 g, 6410220003103
  • Fazer Yosa Oat snack Strawberry-banana 2×125 g, 6410220003066 

According to the manufacturer, mold growth has been detected in the product batches in question, and they are therefore not suitable for consumption. The consumer notices the growth of mold on the surface of the product. The recall only applies to the products and flavors mentioned above and marked with a best before date. No similar problem has been observed in other product lots. 

Fazer instructs consumers to dispose of the products and announces that it will refund the withdrawn products.

Instructions for consumers who bought the product can be found in the company’s bulletin.

More information: Fazer customer service, tel. 0800 0 5000 (Tues-Fri 10-12) and www.fazer.fi/asiakaspalvelu/palautelomake

The matter is handled at the Food Agency by Chief Inspector Paula Hietanen, tel. 050 596 9637 firstname.surname@ruokavirasto.fi .

Pictures of the products
(Photo: Fazer)

Five packages of Fazer Yosa products.

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Luxembourg – RECALL: 0% SUGAR SWEET CHILI SAUCE – Lactic Acid Bacteria

Posted on September 6, 2022 by | Leave a comment

SAP

RECALL: 0% SUGAR SWEET CHILI SAUCE

Potential presence of lactic acid bacteria causing the packaging to swell

• Product recalls • Alerts

Action is recalling the following product:

Last name 0% Sugar Sweet Chilli Sauce
Unity 250ml
bar code 8718836395338
Use-by date (DLC) 01/01/2024; 02/01/2024; 03/01/2024

Danger  : Abnormal development of lactic acid bacteria that can cause the packaging to swell

The development of lactic acid bacteria can cause the packaging to swell. The product itself does not generally pose a risk to public health if consumed.

The Food Safety Division advises, however, not to consume this product and to return it to the distributor. 

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