Category Archives: Food Spoilage

Czech Republic – Balviten gluten free BRIOCHE – Moulds

Posted on June 18, 2021 by | Leave a comment
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Place of inspection:
Prostejov ( Ujezd 2169/19, 796 01 Prostejov )
Company ID: 26178541
Food group: Bakery products / Breads

Balviten gluten free BRIOCHE
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter: mold visible to the eyeUnder the intact casing, mold colonies visible to the naked eye were visible on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food has not expired.

Date of minimum durability: 05/22/2021
Packaging: plastic transparent tray sealed from above with colored foil
Quantity of product in package: 200 g
Producer: Balviten Sp.zoo Al.Korfantego 191, PL-40-153 Katowice
Country of origin:  Poland
Date of sampling: 13. 4. 2021
Reference number: 21-000166-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Pistachios – Nutmeg – Popcorn Maize

Posted on June 18, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin in nutmeg Indonesia in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in Argentine groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the United States in Germany

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Aflatoxin in Argentine groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in organic popcorn maize from Turkey in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Spain

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Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels in Belgium

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RASFF Alert – Mould – Wheat Bun with Vanilla Cream

Posted on June 18, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Mold growth on wheat buns with vanilla cream from Sweden in Denmark

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Denmark – Risk of mold in wheat buns with vanilla cream

Posted on June 16, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Pågen A / S is recalling Pågen Vanillas, as mold has been found in the product following a number of consumer inquiries.

Recalled Foods , Published: June 15, 2021

What foods:
Pågen Vanilla (see picture  here )
Net Contents: 220g
Expiry date: 29.06.2021-07.07.2021
EAN number: 7311070006230

Sold at:
The product is sold in grocery stores throughout the country.

Company recalling:
Pågen A / S

Reason:
After receiving a number of consumer inquiries, the company has established that there is a risk of mold in the products with the mentioned expiry dates.

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.

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Denmark – Mold in vegan nuggets and fish sticks

Posted on June 11, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Rømer Vegan is recalling a batch of vegan nuggets and a batch of vegan fish fins, as there is a risk of mold in the products.

Recalled Foods , Published: June 11, 2021

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What foods:

Escapes Vegan Organic Vegan Nuggets

Net weight: 250 grams

Best before date: 28/06/2021

EAN barcode no .: 5708665800120

Rømer Vegan Organic Vegan Fishing Rods

Net weight. 250 grams

Best before date: 28/06/2021

EAN barcode no .: 5708665800144

Sold in:

COOP and Irma stores nationwide

Company recalling:

Rømer Vegan, Vrinners Bygade 45, 8420 Knebel 

Cause:

The company has found that there is a risk of mold in products from these two lots.

Risk:

The mold formation means that the products are assessed as unsuitable as food.

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.

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France – Recall – FERME GINEAU – INVITATION A LA FERME brand Crèmes desserts vanille et crèmes desserts vanille sur lit de caramel / Vanilla cream pudding and vanilla cream pudding on a bed of caramel – Microbial Contamination

Posted on June 10, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Recall Notice in French

FERME GINEAU recalls FERME GINEAU – INVITATION A LA FERME brand Crèmes desserts vanille et crèmes desserts vanille sur lit de caramel / Vanilla cream pudding and vanilla cream pudding on a bed of caramel (4 x 100g; Use by 30/06/2021)

 

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France – Product recall: Fromagerie Du Pré Verdot brand raw cream – Microbiological Contamination

Posted on June 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Microbiological contamination.
Symptoms are vomiting, mild or severe diarrhea, abdominal pain. These symptoms may be aggravated in pregnant women, young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly.

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and bring back to the point of sale

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Model names or references
Raw cream 25 cL
Raw cream 50 cL

▸ Barcode
376009100026

▸ Lot
16/06/2021

▸ DLC – DDM
06/16/2021

▸ Packaging
Plastic jars

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 05/26/2021 to 06/03/2021

▸ Health mark
FR-25-467-001-CE

▸ Geographical sales area
…

▸ Distributors
Click here

▸ Contact
customer service 0381590846

▸ Source
Fromagerie Du Pré Verdot

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France – Product recall: Fromagerie Du Pré Verdot brand raw milk white cheese – Microbiological Contamination

Posted on June 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Oulah

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Microbiological contamination.
Symptoms are vomiting, mild or severe diarrhea, abdominal pain. These symptoms may be aggravated in pregnant women, young children, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly.

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and bring back to the point of sale

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Model Names or reference
white cheese beaten Nature 500g
white cheese beaten with fruit 500g
white cheese 500g cottage cheese
Cottage cheese curds 6x110g
curd cheese 1kg

▸ Barcode
3760091000156

▸ Lot
06/13/2021

▸ DLC – DDM
06/13/2021

▸ Packaging
Plastic jars

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 05/26/2021 to 06/03/2021

▸ Health mark
FR-25-467-001-CE

▸ Geographical sales area
…

▸ Distributors
Click here

▸ Contact
customer service 0381590846

▸ Source
Fromagerie Du Pré Verdot

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RASFF Alerts – Moulds – Whole Black Olives

Posted on June 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Spoilage by mould Penicillium spp. of whole black olives with stone from Turkey in France, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland

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Spoilage due to mould infestation (Penicillium spp.) of whole black olives with stone from Turkey in Germany, Austria, France and the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert – Mould – Groundnuts

Posted on May 28, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Visible mould in Chinese groundnuts in the Netherlands

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