Category Archives: Food Spoilage

USA – Toboton Creek Dairy recalls raw milk products for possible health risk – E.coli

Posted on January 31, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Yelm, WA- based Toboton Creek Dairy has recalled retail raw whole milk displaying Best By dates of “2/1” through “2/9”   because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli) that can cause serious illness.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) revealed the presence of toxin-producing E. coli in retail raw milk dated 2/1 (February 1). The recalled product was bottled in half-gallon containers and was sold via retail stores in Yelm and Olympia, WA as well as on-farm sales. Toboton Creek Dairy and WSDA continue to work jointly to address the source of the problem.

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Ireland – Recall of a Further Batch of The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar and Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese due to Elevated Levels of Histamine

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FSAI

FOP Little Milk Co.

FOP Sheebeg cheese

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2021.110 (Update 2)
Product: The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar; Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese; pack size: 135g; approval number: IE 1987 EC
Batch Code: K103; best before date: 01.03.22
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Further to FSAI Food Alerts 2021.110 and 2021.110 (update 1), the above additional batch of The Little Milk Co. Organic Irish Cheddar and Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese is being recalled due to elevated levels of histamine. In some people, elevated levels of histamine can cause symptoms which are similar to those of an allergic reaction. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the affected products.

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Denmark- Mold/Mould on layer cake bases

Posted on January 28, 2022 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

Coronet Cake Company ApS is recalling two varieties of Salling layer cake bases due to the discovery of mold in the products.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 28, 2022

Modified January 28, 2022

Which foods:
Salling Lagkagebunde Kakao 
Net weight: 340g
Best before dates: 07.02.2022 and 22.02.2022
EAN code: 571872607540

Salling Lagkagebunde, light
Net weight: 340g
Best before dates: 07.02.2022 and 22.02.2022

Sold in:
  Føtex and Bilka throughout the country

Company recalling:
Coronet Cake Company ApS, Valorevej 16, 4130 Viby Sjælland

Reason:
The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the products.

Risk:
Mold formation makes the products unsuitable as food.

Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the products back to the store where they were purchased or to discard them.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts

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RASFF

Aflatoxins in groundnuts in shell from Egypt in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs

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RASFF

Ochratoxin A (31.0 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Finland

RASFF

Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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USA – Enforcement Reports – ZOCALO AJI LIMO DRIED CHILI PODS – Mould/Mold

Posted on January 27, 2022 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Product Details

Product Description:

ZOCALO AJI LIMO DRIED CHILI PODS- ORGANIC, Dried Aji Peppers for consumer consumption. Product is vacuum sealed in plastic bag. Net weight per bag 1.25 oz (35 g), 6 bags per case. Product of Peru. UPC 8 32924 00879 0.The product label is read in parts: “***ZOCALO gourmet *** ORGANIC more…

Reason for Recall: Due to presence of mold on product

Product Quantity: 70 cases (6 bags per case)

Recall Number: F-0506-2022

Code Information: Product ZHR 252, Lot # 1-OALWDP-YU with best by date of March 2024.

Classification: Class II

Event Details

Event ID:  89219

Voluntary / Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type: Food

Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public: E-Mail

Status: Ongoing

Distribution Pattern: Distributed in CA, KY, MO,MS, MT, NM, NY, OR, TX, WA and Washington DC.

Recalling Firm:

Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective
12407 Mukilteo Speedway Bldg B Ste 245
Lynnwood, WA 98087-1518
United States

Recall Initiation Date: 12/13/2021

Center Classification Date: 1/14/2022

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Germany – Lotus Ice cream sticks white (3x90ml) – Mould/Mold

Posted on January 27, 2022 by | Leave a comment

LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 01/25/2022
Product name:

Lotus Ice cream sticks white (3x90ml)

Product images:

Product image ice cream.jpg

Lotus Bakeries GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):

Lotus Bakeries GmbH Rather Str. 110a 40476 Düsseldorf Distribution via Kaufland

Reason for warning:

Possible mold infestation

Packaging Unit: 3x 90ml
Durability: 11.2023
Lot identification: L1144ZZ
Further information:

Please refer to the attached recall letter.

Click to access R%FCckrufschreiben.pdf

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RASFF Alert- Fungal Growth – SuperValu Still Lemon & Lime Flavoured Spring Water

Posted on January 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Fungal Growth in and Off Taste from SuperValu Still Lemon & Lime Flavoured Spring Water from Ireland in Ireland and Belgium

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Czech Republic – Jamaican salad – Mould/Mold

Posted on January 20, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:
Olomouc ( Rooseveltova 111/10, 779 00 Olomouc )
Company ID: 05942209
Food group: Meals / Cold dishes

Jamaican salad
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

color
scent
mold visible to the eye

Mold colonies and color changes occurred on the salad surface. The food smelled like rot. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food had an expiration date.

Expiration date: 11/16/2021
Quantity of product in package: 2,086 kg
Sampling date: Nov 22, 2021
Reference number: 22-000033-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Czech Republic – Red cabbage – Mould/Mold

Posted on January 20, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:
Olomouc ( Rooseveltova 111/10, 779 00 Olomouc )
Company ID: 05942209
Food group: Meals / Cold dishes

Red cabbage
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

Mold colonies were found on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food had an expiration date.

Expiration date: 15.11.2021 according to HACCP
Quantity of product in package: 1,333 kg
Sampling date: Nov 22, 2021
Reference number: 22-000034-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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