Category Archives: Food Temperature Abuse

Czech Republic – Jamaican salad – Mould/Mold

Potravinynapranyri

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.

Czech Republic – Red cabbage – Mould/Mold

Potravinynapranyri

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.

Netherlands – Safety warning Queso Iberico from Albert Heijn – STEC E.coli – Listeria monocytogenes

NVWA

Albert Heijn is removing Queso Iberico cheese from the stores. The product contains increased numbers of E. coli which may belong to the pathogenic STEC bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes may be present in some products. Eating the cheese can be a health hazard, especially for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.

Albert Heijn Website

Czech Republic – Dried Meat – Mould/Mold

Potravinynapranyri

Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:
Luže ( náměstí Plk. Josefa Koukala 48, 53854 Luže )
ID: 05771773
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

Mold colonies visible to the naked eye were found on the surface of the food under intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

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

Date of minimum durability: 12/01/2021
Packaging: Plastic packaging
Quantity of product in package: 0.695 kg
Producer: Kostelecké Uzenina as, Kostelec 60, 58861 Kostelec
Sampling date: Nov 25, 2021
Reference number: 21-000591-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

USA – Relish Foods, Inc Recalls Frozen Tuna Steaks Because of Possible Health Risk – Histamine

FDA

Photo 1 – Labeling, 10 oz Tuna Steak Portions

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Elevated levels of histamine
Company Name:
Relish Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:
Frozen Pacific Fusion Brand
Product Description:
Tuna steaks

Company Announcement

On December 27, 2021, Relish Foods, Inc of El Segundo, California voluntarily initiated the recall of Frozen Pacific Fusion Brand 10 oz Tuna Steaks. The recall was the result of a consumer complaint whereafter sampling by FDA revealed that the product has potential to contain elevated levels of histamines which can produce an allergic reaction called scombroid fish poisoning. Symptoms, including a tingling or burning sensation in the mouth, facial swelling, rash, hives and itchy skin, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, can appear within minutes to several hours after eating the affected fish. If symptoms are severe, an individual should seek immediate medical attention for treatment. Relish Foods Inc is continuing the investigation with FDA as to what caused the problem.

Product was distributed in Northern California and made for sale at Save Mart Supermarkets and Lucky Stores from October 6th, 2021 potentially up to December 27th, 2021. Product was sold to consumers as frozen 10 oz tuna steaks. 10 oz tuna steaks sold individually would have been labeled with the following dates and production code: Production Date : July 2021 Best Before : July 2023 R11G2821D22A D2091A. This information can readily be found on the packaging of the individual tuna steaks in the top right corner:

Products not bearing these codes are not affected by or involved in this recall.

Consumers concerned about whether the tuna steaks they purchased may be part of the recalled product should check with the store from which they purchased the tuna. Currently Relish Foods does not believe that any affected product is still available for purchase by consumers. Apart from initial complaint, Relish Foods has not received any other complaints to date.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-301-0881, Mondays through Fridays, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (PDT).


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Relish Foods, Inc.
 1-888-301-0881

USA – Haifa Smoked Fish Inc Expands Recall of Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Package Lots # 97, 223, 299, 321 Because of Possible Health Risk – Listeria monocytogenes

FDA

Image - TURBOT COLD SMOKED, HAIFA SMOKED FISH & CAVIAR

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential for Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:
HAIFA SMOKED FISH
Brand Name:
HAIFA SMOKED FISH
Product Description:
TURBOT COLD SMOKED

Company Announcement

HAIFA SMOKED FISH of Jamaica, NY is expanding their recall of Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Packages to include 920 LB of Turbot from Lots 97, 223, 299, 321. The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The following lots of Turbot Cold Smoked 8z Lots are being recalled:

Lot #97
Lot #223
Lot #246 (original recall)
Lot #299
Lot #321

The above lots of TURBOT COLD SMOKED 8 OZ were distributed to retail stores in New York and New Jersey Areas.

The product is packaged in clear plastic with a gold board that contains sliced Cold Smoked Turbot fish with a blue label that reads “Haifa Smoked Fish & Caviar Turbot Cold Smoked” Net wt. 8 oz/227g. Ingredients: Turbot, Salt and Natural wood smoke. On the back of the board, it will display a sticker that reads “LOT # 97; LOT #223; LOT #246; LOT # 299; LOT # 321.”

No illnesses have been reported up to date.

Consumers who have purchased Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Package LOTS # 97, 223, 246, 299, 321 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with question may contact the company at 718 523-8899. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time. Contact name: Dmitriy Yakubbayev.

Original Press Release


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
HAIFA SMOKED FISH
 718 523-8899

RASFF Alert – Mold/Mould – Gluten Free Bread – Strawberry Jam

RASFF

Mould in gluten-free bread from Germany in Denmark

RASFF

Mould infestation in strawberry jam from Austria in Croatia, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Romania and Russia

RASFF Alerts – Histamine – Raw Milk Cheddar – Yellow Stripe Trevally – Frozen Mackerel

RASFF

Histamine in frozen mackerel (Scomber japonicus) from China in Poland

RASFF

Histamine in dried, frozen yellowstripe trevally (Selaroides leptolepis) from Thailand in Germany

RASFF

Histamine in organic raw milk cheddar cheese from Ireland in the UK

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Dried Figs – Hazelnuts – Crispy Peanut Candies –

RASFF

Aflatoxins (B1 = 15.7; Tot. = 19.9 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted pistachios in shell from Turkey, via Bulgaria in Austria, France and Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Luxembourg

RASFF

Aflatoxin in hazelnuts from Azerbaijan in Germany and Slovakia

RASFF

Aflatoxins (B1 = 3.8; Tot. = 21.8 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnuts from Georgia in Italy and Bulgaria

RASFF

Aflatoxin in crispy peanut candies from Russia in Latvia

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxin above legal limit in shelled pistachios from Iran in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in Hazelnut kernels from AZERBAIJAN in Italy and Luxembourg

Denmark – Mold/Mould in pita bread

DVFA

ISRASCAN / GymPoint EXPORT IMPORT is recalling Coop 365 Jumbo Wholemeal Spita and Änglamark Pita Bread due to the discovery of mold in the products.

Recalled Foods , Published: December 23, 2021

What foods:
Coop 365 Jumbo Fuldkornspita
Net content: 320g
Best before date: 21.01.2022
EAN-Code: 7340011469377

Änglamark Pita bread
Net content: 320g
Best before date: 02.09.2022
EAN-Code: 7340191103238

Sold in:
Super, Dagli’Brugsen , Kvickly, Fakta, Coop 365 and Irma as well as on Coop.dk MAD

Company recalling:
ISRASCAN / GymPoint EXPORT IMPORT

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

Risk:
Mold formation makes the product kernels 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.