Category Archives: Food Spoilage

RASFF Alert – Mould – Tortillas

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Mold growth on tortillas from Belgium in Denmark

Denmark – Gas evolution in meatball sausage – Microbial Contamination

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Atria Danmark A / S is recalling a batch of “Den Lette Frikadellepølse” from 3-Stjernet due to gas development in the packages, which indicates unwanted growth of microorganisms.

Recalled Foods , Published: September 22, 2021

What food:
“The Light Meatball Sausage” from the 3-star Net weight: 110g
Best before date: 09.29.2021
EAN number: 57067704, DK260EF

Sold in:
Grocery stores across the country

Company withdraws:
Atria Denmark A / S, Langmarksvej 1, 8700 Horsens

Cause:
The company has found gas development in some of the packages, which indicates unwanted growth of microorganisms.

Risk: The
evolution of gas and the possible growth of microorganisms make the product unfit for human consumption. Consumer

Advice:
Consumers are advised to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

RASFF Alerts – Moulds – Frozen Raspberries – Sesame Seeds- Flatbread

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Frozen raspberry from Ukraine infested with moulds in Poland

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Moulds in sesame seeds from Nigeria in Poland

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Mold growth on flatbread from Germany in Denmark

Denmark – Mold on flatbread

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Onaventura Sales Co. A / S is recalling Mediterranean Bread Flatbread due to mold in the product. Updated 30.08.2021 with clarification of stores. Updated 02.09.2021 with new best before date

Recalled Foods , Published: August 27, 2021

Modified September 2, 2021

What food:
Mediterranean Bread Flat Bread, Sesame & Black cumin 
Net weight: 400g
EAN number: 5701920705109
Best before-dates: 9/13/2021 and 9/14/2021 Sold in: Net stores nationwide firm that recall: Bonaventura Sales Co. A / S, Islandsvej 10, 5700 Svendborg Cause: The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the product. Risk: Mold formation makes the product unfit for human consumption. Advice for consumers: The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

Denmark – Mold on flatbread

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Bonaventura Sales Co. A / S is recalling Mediterranean Bread Flatbread due to mold in the product. Updated 30.08.2021 with clarification of stores

Recalled Foods , Published: August 27, 2021

Modified August 30, 2021

What food:
Mediterranean Bread Flat Bread, Sesame & Black cumin (see picture here )
Net weight: 400g
EAN number: 5701920705109
Best before date: 13/09/2021

Sold in:
Netto stores across the country

Company withdraws:
Bonaventura Sales Co. A / S, Islandsvej 10, 5700 Svendborg

Cause:
The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the product.

Risk:
Mold formation makes the product unfit for human consumption.

Advice for consumers: The Danish
Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

France – APPLE PUREE WITHOUT ADDED SUGAR 8x100g – Mycotoxin – Patulin

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Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name Sweetness of the Orchard
  • Names of models or references APPLE PUREE WITHOUT ADDED SUGAR 8x100g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Dated
    3564700705674 Date of minimum durability 12/18/2021
  • Packaging8 CUPS OF 100G
  • Start date / End of marketing From 08/13/2021 to 08/26/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information Only products bearing the additional code 03 after the barcode are affected by the recall.
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Patulin beyond regulatory limits
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Patulin
  • Additional description of the risk Mycotoxins are substances produced by microscopic fungi. These substances can present a health risk in the event of heavy and repeated consumption over the long term.

Czech Republic- Cake “Mix” – soft pastry with filling- Mould

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Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:
Teplice ( Duchcovská 939/4, 415 01 Teplice )
Company ID: 67848176
Food group: Bakery products Pastries

Cake “Mix” – soft pastry with filling
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

There was green-gray mold on the surface of the product, visible to the naked eye. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food had an expiration date.

Date of minimum durability: 7/27/2021
Packaging: sealed transparent plastic
Quantity of product in package: 160 g
Date of sampling: 30. 7. 2021
Reference number: 21-000283-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

Czech Republic – Olomouc cottage cheese small – Mould

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Illustration photo no. 1

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Place of inspection:
Pencin ( 798 57 Pencin 104 )
Company ID: 27326551
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Olomouc cottage cheese small
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

There were mold colonies visible to the naked eye on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

During the inspection, unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this product were not found. The food has not expired.

Date of minimum durability: 29 04 21
Packaging: PP foil
Quantity of product in package: 100 g
Producer: AW SPOL. SRO, Palackého 4, 798 83 Lostice
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sampling: 15. 4. 2021
Reference number: 21-000232-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

Czech Republic – Chicken tenderloins – Spoilage

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Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:
Chrudim ( SNP 1060, 537 01 Chrudim )
Company ID: 44012373
Unsatisfactory parameter:

appearance

The sausages were greenish in colour. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food had an expiration date.

Expiration date: 06/07/2021
Packaging: original packaging PE sealed bag
Quantity of product in package: 1,576 kg
Date of sampling: 10. 6. 2021
Reference number: 21-000210-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

Czech Republic – Sausages with blue cheese – Food Spoilage

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Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:
Chrudim ( SNP 1060, 537 01 Chrudim )
Company ID: 44012373
Food group: Meat and meat products Heat-treated non-perishable products

Sausages with blue cheese
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

appearance
scent

The product was slimy and smelled unpleasant. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food had an expiration date.

Expiration date: 06/08/2021
Packaging: original packaging PE sealed bag
Quantity of product in package: 1,238 kg
Date of sampling: 10. 6. 2021
Reference number: 21-000209-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.