Category Archives: Food Spoilage

Czech Republic – K-Jarmark Czech Eidam – Visible Mould/Mold

Posted on August 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
DUC HANH LE
Moravský Písek ( Podhájí 194, 696 85 Moravský Písek )
ID: 63508320
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese
K-Jarmark Czech Eidam
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:
fungi visible to the eye
There were green and whitish gray mold colonies on the surface of the cheese. 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.

The sample was taken from the loaded package.

Expiration date: 08.07.24
Packaging: plastic packaging with paper label
Quantity of the product in the package: 3.165 kg
Country of origin: Czechia
Date of sample collection: 07/01/2024
Reference number: 24-000327-SZPI-CZ

The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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RASFF Alert – Lactic Acid Bacteria – Tomato Ketchup

Posted on August 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Too high lactic acid bacteria in tomato ketchup from the Netherlands in Belgium, Curaçao, Germany, Suriname.

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RASFF Alerts – Mould/Mold – Date Bars – Dried Cheese Powder

Posted on July 26, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Date bars with moulds from the Netherlands in Portugal

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Presence of Mould in Dried Cheese Powder from the Netherlands in Ireland

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Ireland – Recall of a batch of Roma Formaggio da Pasta due to possible presence of Mould/Mold

Posted on July 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.33
Product Identification: Roma Formaggio da Pasta Dried Cheese Powder; pack size: 80g
Batch Code Best before date: 21.03.2025
Country Of Origin: Netherlands

Message:

The above batch of Roma Formaggio da Pasta is being recalled due to the possible presence of mould.  Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the affected batch.

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.33
Product Identification: Roma Formaggio da Pasta Dried Cheese Powder; pack size: 80g
Batch Code Best before date: 21.03.2025
Country Of Origin: Netherlands

Message:

The above batch of Roma Formaggio da Pasta is being recalled due to the possible presence of mould.  Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the affected batch.

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Czech Republic – Albert almonds natural MAXI PACKAGING 500 g – Visible Mould/Mold

Posted on July 9, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Vyškov ( U Jandovky 127/2, 682 01 Vyškov )
IN: 44012373
Food group: Nuts / Nuts

Albert almonds natural MAXI PACKAGING 500 g
Category: Unsafe food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Inside all the checked packages, there was a green mold on the surface of the almonds.

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

The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

[machine translate]

Batch: L24049
Best date: 20.11.2024
Packaging: 05 PP
The amount of product in the package: 500 g
Producer: IBK Trade as, Dolanská 7/337, 161 Prague 6
Country of origin:  Spain
Date of taking the sample: 5/31/2024
Reference number: 24-000281-SZPI-CZ
Sample was detected by official control of Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority.

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RASFF Alerts – Yeasts – Apple Juice Spritzers

Posted on July 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Fermentable yeasts in apple juice spritzers from Germany in Austria

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France – Grated carrots vinaigrette – Spoilage Lactic Acid Bacteria

Posted on June 28, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Prepared meals and snacks
Product brand name
THE MARKET CHEF
Model names or references
packaged in 2.8kg multi-portion clipped tray packaged in 100g single-portion heat-sealed tray
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
347996000981 242413 Use-by date 07/04/2024
3479960006846 242413 Use-by date 06/28/2024
Products List
201101_grated_carrots_vinaigrette_2.8kg.PDFAttachment
Packaging
multi-portion clipped tray 2.8kg single-portion heat-sealed tray 100g
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/17/2024 to 06/20/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
Leclerc HARLY Maisons HOFER VIVALYA TGFL CDC DISPERE SERVIDIS HOSPITALS OF PARIS

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USA – Wildly Beloved Foods is Recalling Orzo (Vegan) Dried and Campbell (Vegan) Dried Due to Potential Mold/Mould

Posted on June 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Image of Wildly Beloved Foods Orzo, 10 oz; Image of Wildly Beloved Foods Campanelle, 10 oz.

June 24, 2024, Wildly Beloved Foods of Clinton, Washington is recalling approximately 30 packages of Orzo (vegan) Dried and 30 packages of Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10 oz, due to potential mold growth contamination.

The recalled Orzo (vegan) Dried, 10oz were distributed through Payless Foods, The Star Store, Bayview Farmers Market, Redmond Farmers Market, Woodinville Farmers Market, Tilth Farmers Market, Everett Farmers Market and the Wildly Beloved Foods Marketplace in Washington. The product is packaged in a clear compostable bag marked with the lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-050724-A and the expiration date of May 7, 2025 on the side of package.

The recalled Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10oz were distributed through Bayview Farmers Market, Redmond Farmers Market, Woodinville Farmers Market, Tilth Farmers Market, Everett Farmers Market and the Wildly Beloved Foods Marketplace in Washington. The product is package in a clear compostable bag marked with lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-051724-A and the expiration date of May 17, 2025 on the side of package.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem

We initiated this recall because the product was under-dried and we found three packages within our retail marketplace that had the beginning signs of mold.

Consumers who have purchased affected products in 10oz. packages are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (360) 321-5000, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm PT.

Representatives of the news media may obtain more information about Wildly Beloved Foods as well as any updates on this recall notification on our website: wildlybelovedfoods.com or by contacting Jennifer Adcock at the number listed above or at info@wildlybelovedfoods.com.

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RASFF Alert – Mold/Mould – Madeleines

Posted on June 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Mold on madeleines from Spain in France

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USA – Hudson Harvest Issues Voluntary Recall of Tomato Basil Sauce Due to Potential Under-Processing

Posted on June 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

“Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, Net Wt. 10 oz”

Company Announcement

Hudson Harvest of Germantown, NY, is voluntarily recalling Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting jars. There is a possibility that the product has been under processed, which could lead to the potential for spoilage organisms or pathogens.

The product was sold to retailers in NY, CT, and MA during the months of May and June 2024.

The product is packaged in a 16-ounce glass jar and printed with lot # 1042426, UPC # 683720301567. The UPC can be found above the bar code, and the lot number can be found on the side of the jar.

No illnesses or other adverse consequences have been reported to date

Consumers should not use this product, even if it does not appear to be spoiled. If you have purchased this product, please return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-811-3795 (extension 2) 9am – 5pm EST.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Hudson Harvest
 1-800-811-3795 (extension 2)

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