Category Archives: Food Spoilage

Denmark – Risk of mold/mould in applesauce

Posted on October 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Foedevarestyrelsen

Orskov Foods A/S is recalling Ørbæk Most unfiltered apple cider, as mold has been found in the lids.
Mold makes the product unsuitable as food.

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

Which food is recalled

Ørbæk Most unfiltered apple cider
Net content: 1000 ml
Production date: 10-07-2024
Best before date: 10-07-2025
EAN barcode no.: 5703210000024

Where is the product sold 

Rema 1000 stores throughout the country
Menu, Mågebakken 4-6, 5250 Odense
Letkøb, Tunø Hovedgade 31, 8799 Tunø
and via Nemlig.com

Why is the product being recalled?

There is a risk of mold growth in the lids and thus also in the product
. Mold makes the product unsuitable as food.

Read more about mold and mildew on food by clicking on the link here

What should you do as a consumer?

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

Who recalls the product

Orskov Foods A/S
Hammesbrovej 12
5883 Oure

 

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USA – Lunds & Byerlys Voluntarily Recalls L&B Lone Star Dip Due to Potential Mold/Mould

Posted on October 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Image 1 – Image, Labeling, L&B Lone Star Dip, on top of a clear plastic container

Edina, Minn. (October 4, 2024) – Lunds & Byerlys is voluntarily recalling approximately 500 containers of L&B Lone Star Dip because of potential mold growth contamination.

The recalled product was sold at Lunds & Byerlys stores throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding area.

Brand Name & Description

Unit Size

UPC

Impacted Best By Date(s)
L&B Lone Star Dip 12 oz. 18169-74197 10-15-24
10-17-24

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. This product concern was first noticed by store employees, and they notified the company’s Quality Assurance team.

If a customer recently purchased the impacted product, they are encouraged to return it to any Lunds & Byerlys for a full refund (no receipt required) or destroy the product immediately.

For additional questions, customers can call 952-548-1400 Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Czech Republic – Polish salami – Microbial Activity

Posted on October 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
Tanvald ( Sports 557, 468 41 Tanvald )
ID: 64913864
Invalid parameter:

appearance
scent
changes caused by microbial activity

The food smelled of spoilage and had a slimy and sticky surface. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. The food had an unknown expiration date.

Packaging: intestine (open technological package)
Date of sample collection: 14/08/2024
Reference number: 24-000481-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection

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Canada – Kirkland Signature brand Probiotic Yogurt recalled due to yeast

Posted on October 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
Probiotic Yogurt
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Retail
Distribution
National

Kirkland Signature brand Probiotic Yogurt recalled due to yeast.

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Canada – PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil recalled due to possible mould

Posted on October 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Retail
Distribution
National

PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil recalled due to possible mould.

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RASFF Alert- Spoilage – Sparkling Water – Bottled Soup

Posted on September 27, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Mold/Mould in sparkling water from Belgium in Germany and the Netherlands

RASFF

Bottled soup (minestrone) with a manufacturing issue causing accelerated spoilage from Italy in Switzerland

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Czech Republic- SAUSAGE WITH WILD GARLIC – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on September 26, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
Nové Město pod Smrkem ( Švermova 953, 463 65 Nové Město pod Smrkem )
ID: 01823094
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated perishable products

SAUSAGE WITH WILD GARLIC
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye
change method. MIBI activities
scent

The food had a slimy surface and smelled of spoilage. There were green and white mold colonies on the surface. The sample was taken from the loaded package. 

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: L: 0540128093
Expiration date: DP: 09.09.24
Packaging: PP bag
Date of sample collection: 09/04/2024
Reference number: 24-000456-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Canada – Spread’Em brand Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip recalled due to mould

Posted on September 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Retail
Distribution
British Columbia

Spread’Em brand Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip recalled due to mould.

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Canada – Central Dairies brand and S’Milk brand 2% Partly Skimmed Milk recalled due to spoilage

Posted on September 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
2% Partly Skimmed Milk
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions
Retail
Distribution
Newfoundland and Labrador

Affected products

Central Dairies brand and S’Milk brand 2% Partly Skimmed Milk recalled due to spoilage.

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Canada – Classic Philly Steak brand Sandwich Slices Seasoned Glazed Beef recalled due to off odour – microbial contamination

Posted on September 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
Sandwich Slices Seasoned Glazed Beef
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Hotels, restaurants and institutions
Distribution
Quebec

Classic Philly Steak brand Sandwich Slices Seasoned Glazed Beef recalled due to off odour.

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