Category Archives: Food Spoilage

UK – John West recalls Sardines in Tomato Sauce because of suspected bacterial contamination

Posted on February 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSA

John West has taken the precautionary step of recalling Sardines in Tomato Sauce due to suspected bacterial contamination that has resulted in a small number of swollen cans. This may make the product unsafe to eat.

Product details

John West Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Pack size 120g
Batch code KX319H
Best before June 2022
Batch code KX326H
Best before June 2022

Risk statement

The presence of suspected bacterial contamination in the product may make the product unsafe to eat.

Action taken by the company

John West is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Customer Notice: John West Sardines in Tomato Sauce(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

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UK- Lidl recalls several Lupilu Baby Food Pouches due to possible presence of mould

Posted on February 14, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Lidl GB and Lidl Northern Ireland are recalling several Lupilu Organic Baby Food Pouches due to the possible presence of mould in the products.

Product details

Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit & Veg Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit & Veg Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Fruit & Veg Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 120g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Apple Pouches, Stage 1
Pack size 5 packs (5 x 90g)
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Breakfast Pouches, Stage 2
Pack size 100g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Breakfast Pouches, Stage 2
Pack size 100g
Batch code All
Best before All
Lupilu Organic Baby Breakfast Pouches, Stage 2
Pack size 100g
Batch code All
Best before All

Risk statement

The possible presence of mould makes the products unsafe to eat.

Action taken by the company

Lidl GB and Lidl Northern Ireland are recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Customer notice: Lidl GB recalls several Lupilo baby food pouches due to presen…(Opens in a new window)
Customer notice: Lidl Northern Ireland recalls several Lupilu Baby Food Pouches…(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

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Tanzania – Tantrade – Aflatoxin a Serious Problem

Posted on January 27, 2020 by | Leave a comment

All Africa

MAIZE and groundnuts farmers have been warned on unsafe levels of aflatoxin in crops, a poisonous fungus that threatens their livelihoods and the health of consumers as it may cause cancer.

Addressing members of the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry and Environment in Dodoma yesterday, Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) Director-General Edwin Rutageruka said the country’s export potential of groundnuts into European and Asian markets have been hampered by the deadly carcinogenic fungus found in the food crops.

Medical and expert studies have suggested that aflatoxin, a well-known toxic chemical produced by a common fungus in soils and crop debris, attacks maize and peanut crops in the field, during harvest and grows to the storage.

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Australia -Wintulichs Metwursts – Food products with the potential for microbial contamination may cause illness if consumed.

Posted on January 24, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Wintulichs Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Metwurst Garlic 300g, 375g, 500g, 700g, Metwurst Plain 700g and Metwurst Pepperoni 375g. The products have been available for sale at Woolworths, IGA and independent stores in SA.

Date markings

Use By 080420

Problem

The recall is due to other (incorrect ph and water activity levels leading to potential microbial contamination).

Food safety hazard

Food products with the potential for microbial contamination may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Consumers should not eat these products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Wintulichs Pty Ltd

​08 8522 2100

​www.wintulichs.com

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Canada – Good to Go Snack Bars Recalled For Mold in Canada

Posted on January 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is recalling some Good to Go Snack Bars in some Canadian provinces because they may contain mold. Not all molds are dangerous to eat, but some may produce toxins as they grow that cause vomiting and other food poisoning symptoms if ingested. There is no word on whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.

The recalled Go to Go Snack Bars were sold at the consumer level in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan at the consumer level. The recalled bars are Good to Go Cocoa Coconut Snack Bar sold in 40 gram sizes. The UPC number on the product is 6 87456 11119 3. Also recalled is Good to Go Cinnamon Pecan Snack Bar, also sold in 40 gram packages. The UPC number on that product is 6 87456 11121 6.

Good to Go Cocoa Coconut Snack Bars in 9 x 40 gram (360 gram) packages is recalled. The UPC number on that product is 6 87456 11319 7. Finally, Good to Go Cinnamon Pecan Snack Bars, also sold in 9 x 40 gram (360 gram) packages is recalled. The UPC number on that product is 6 87456 11321 0.

All of these recalled items have a long list of best before dates that are included in the recall. You can see those dates at the CFIA web site. The dates are in February, March, April, and May 2020 and vary with each product.

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Ireland – Withdrawal of Tesco Halloween Monkey Nuts Due to Elevated Levels of Aflatoxins

Posted on January 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Tesco is withdrawing the above batches of its Halloween Monkey Nuts due to the detection of elevated levels of aflatoxins.  This product was supplied to stores for the Halloween Season 2019.  The levels of aflatoxins detected exceed the maximum legal limit, however, health concerns are not expected from consuming the implicated batches.

Tesco Monkey Nuts

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India – Boy dies after food poisoning

Posted on January 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

The Hindu

A minor boy died while his sister and grandmother are reported to have recovered after they consumed food at home which had turned bad. Ellavva of Hanuman Nagar in the district headquarters and her grandchildren were hospitalised after they ate some food prepared at home and took medicine from a local medical practitioner. Later, they were shifted to hospital. While Ravi died while being shifted to a hospital on Thursday evening, Ellavva and her granddaughter are being treated at the hospital and their health was reported to be stable.

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RASFF Alert – Moulds – Yeasts – Black Olives

Posted on January 3, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF – high counts of moulds and of yeasts in black olives from Turkey in Germany

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Australia – Kienfat Trading Pty Ltd — Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce 481g and 793g – Lactic Acid Bacteria

Posted on December 30, 2019 by | Leave a comment

Product Safety Australia

PRA No.
2019/18094
Date published
27 Dec 2019
Product description

Hot Chilli Sauce
Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce 17oz (481g) and 28oz (793g)

Best Before MAR 2021

Photograph of Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce

Identifying features

Other
APN/EAN 024463061095, 024463061163

What are the defects?

Lactic acid may build up, causing certain bottles to “bloat” and continue to ferment.

What are the hazards?

Food products with excessive pressure build up may splatter on to property or persons on opening, increasing the risk of injury.

What should consumers do?

Do not open bottles that feel “bloated”. Consumers should return the products to the place of purchase for a full cash refund.

For further information, contact Kienfat Trading Pty Ltd on 0412 012 362.

Supplier
Kienfat Trading Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product

Asian Grocery Stores
Coles
IGA’s
Independent Grocery Stores
Woolworths

Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
  • 27 June 2019 – 27 December 2019

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (300.06 KB)

Coordinating agency

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is the coordinating agency for this recall.

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Australia – Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce 17oz and 28oz – Recall – Lactic Acid Bacteria

Posted on December 27, 2019 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

26 December 2019

Product information

Kienfat Trading Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce 17oz and 28oz. The product has been available for sale at Coles, Woolworths, IGA’s, independent’s and Asian grocery stores nationally.

Date markings

Best Before MAR 2021

Problem

The recall is due to lactic acid build up causing certain bottles to “bloat” and continue to ferment.

Food safety hazard

Product may splatter on to property or persons on opening.

Country of origin

United States

What to do​

Do not open bottles that feel bloated and return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Kienfat Trading Pty Ltd

​0412 012 362

Related links:

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