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Ireland – Recall of a Batch of Derg Cheddar due to Elevated Levels of Histamine

Posted on July 20, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2021.49
Product: Derg Cheddar
Batch Code: 176-0, best before date: 20/10/2021
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

The above batch of Derg Cheddar is being recalled by Derg Farmhouse Cheese due to the presence of elevated histamine levels.  In some people, elevated levels of histamine can cause symptoms which are similar to those of an allergic reaction. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in The Cheese Shop, Tralee and some Sheridan Cheesemonger stores supplied with the implicated batch.

Derg

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Ireland – Recall of Certain Batches of Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd 15 Fields Whole Wheels due to the Detection of Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.48
Product: Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd 15 Fields Whole Wheel
Batch Code: 1137 and 1138
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Sheridan’s Cheesemongers Ltd. is recalling the above batches of its 15 Fields Whole Wheels due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. The implicated batches may have been sold via cheese counters and delis.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Nature Of Danger:

Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.  The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Sheridan’s Cheesemongers

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France – Product recall: le habert brand cheese – E.coli

Posted on July 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Escherichia coli

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who hold the product in question are asked not to consume them – and more particularly young children, pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly – and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased.

People who have consumed it and who present symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or vomiting should consult their doctor as soon as possible, mentioning this consumption and the possible link with the bacterium Escherichia coli.

In the absence of symptoms within 10 days after consuming the affected products, there is no need to worry and consult a doctor.

The E. coli bacterium is naturally present in the digestive microflora of humans and warm-blooded animals. Some strains of E. coli are pathogenic, and can be responsible in humans for various disorders ranging from mild diarrhea to more serious forms such as hemorrhagic diarrhea or severe kidney damage such as HUS, mainly in young children.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
Planou / Gros Planou / Fagotin

▸ Barcode
…

▸ Lot
94
96

▸ DLC – DDM
…

▸
Yoghurt packs sold by 2

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 06/19/2021 to 07/05/2021

▸ Health mark
FR 73-107-006 CE

▸ Geographical area of ​​sales throughout
France

▸ Distributors
Grocery Jay le Sappey in Chartreuse / Fromagerie Arpin in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Spar in Saint Pierre d’Entremont / Sica du granier Store in Entremont le vieux / Sica du granier Market in Saint Etienne de Crossey / Spar in Saint Pierre de Chartreuse

▸ Consumer service contact
0620654562

▸ Source
ESPOIR 73 Fromagerie le habert

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Belgium – “Pirinc unu” rice flour from the Ipek brand – Cronobacter.

Posted on July 16, 2021 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

07/16/2021 (update 07/12/2021) Product
recall from the AFSCA
Product: “Pirinc unu” rice flour from the Ipek brand.
Problem: presence of Cronobacter.

In agreement with the AFSCA, Said supermarkt is withdrawing from sale the “Pirinc unu” rice flour (200g) of the Ipek brand and is recalling this product to consumers following the presence of the Cronobacter bacteria.
Said supermarkt asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased, where it will be refunded to them.

Product description Product

category: rice flour Product
name: Pirinc unu
Brand: Ipek
Date of minimum durability (DDM): 30/05/2022
Lot number: 1001
Sales period: from 05/05/2021 to 08 / 07/2021
Packaging: box
Weight: 200 g

The product was sold in Belgium via:

Said Supermarkt (Statiestraat, 8-10, 2600 Antwerpen)
ASSIMA MARKET – RUE KERAMIS 56, 7100 LA LOUVIERE
AY MARKT BVBA – TURNHOUTSEBAAN 10, 2400 MOL
AYEM BVBA – DUMONTLAAN 180 BUS 11, 3600 GENK
BARAN BV – HAZEWINDSTRAAT 28, 9100 SINT NIKLAAS
FR BVBA – WONDELGEMSTRAAT 31A, 9000 GAND
GLE TICARET – ROUTE DE MONS 47, 6030 CHAREROI
OZFIRAT BV – HERENTALSEBAAN 287, 2100 DEURNE
RABOT SUPERMARKET BVAND 9000 GAND GLE TICARET – ROUTE DE MONS 47, 6030 CHAREROI OZFIRAT BV – HERENTALSEBAAN 287, 2100 DEURNE RABOT SUPERMARKET BVAND – SPLEAT HUB 58,
SONDELGEMBA 9000 BVANDUS-588, HUBSTRAAT Bv 46, 3500 HASSELT
TADU – RUE DE LA REINE 215, 1000 BRUSSELS

For any further information , contact:

Said supermarkt via said.bvba11@gmail.com

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USA – FDA Enforcement Report – Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.

Posted on July 16, 2021 by | Leave a comment
Product Details

Product Description:

Yakult Nonfat Probiotic Drink; Live and active Lactobacillus casei Shitota; 2.7 FL. OZ. (80 mL), 5 individual bottles per pack, 10 packs per case. Bottle UPC: 4520 8812 5 pack UPC: 6 99235 00100 7 Ingredients: Water, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Glucose, Natural Flavors, Lactobacillus Casei Shirota.

Reason for Recall:

Firm testing found trace levels of yeast in the product. Further investigation found the presence of Candida pelliculosa.

Product Quantity: 16,073 cases

Recall Number: F-0771-2021

Code Information: Lot code 0601ST03; Best if used by Jul 07 and Jul 08, 2021

Classification: Class II

Event Details

Event ID: 88204

Voluntary / Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type: Food

Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public: Letter

Status: Ongoing

Distribution Pattern: CA, MD, VA, WI, NC, NY, GA, FL, WA

Recalling Firm:

Yakult U.S.A. Inc.
17235 Newhope St Bldg B
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4274
United States

Recall Initiation Date: 6/26/2021

Center Classification Date: 7/8/2021

Date Terminated:

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RASFF Alert- Histamine – Fresh Tuna

Posted on July 16, 2021 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Istamina in eccesso in tonno fresco// High livel of histamine in fresh tuna from Spain in Italy

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Belgium – Ipek brand “Pirinc unu” rice flour – Cronobacter

Posted on July 12, 2021 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of Said supermarkt
Product: Ipek brand “Pirinc unu” rice flour.
Problem: presence of Cronobacter.

In agreement with the AFSCA, Said supermarkt is withdrawing from sale the “Pirinc unu” rice flour (200g) of the Ipek brand and is recalling this product to consumers following the presence of the Cronobacter bacteria.
Said supermarkt asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased, where they will be reimbursed.

Product description Product

category: rice flour Product
name: Pirinc unu
Brand: Ipek
Date of minimum durability (DDM): 30/05/2022
Lot number: 1001
Sales period: from 05/05/2021 to 08 / 07/2021
Packaging: box
Weight: 200 g

The product was sold in Belgium via Said Supermarkt (Statiestraat, 8-10, 2600 Antwerpen)

For further information , contact:

Said supermarkt via said.bvba11@gmail.com

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New Zealand – Speirs Foods (2018) Limited ready to eat salads – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 12, 2021 by | Leave a comment

MPI

On 10 July 2021: Speirs Foods (2018) Limited is recalling specific batches of its Chicken Caesar Penne, Hawaiian Pasta with Creamy Dressing, and Loaded Potato ready to eat salads due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Product identification
Product type Ready-to-eat salad
Name of product (size)
  • Chicken Caesar Penne (200g, 350g, and in-store deli counters) Use-by date 13 JUL 21
  • Hawaiian Pasta with Creamy Dressing (250g, 400g, and in-store deli counters) Use-by date 11 JUL 21
  • Loaded Potato (400g, and in-store deli counters) Use-by date 12 JUL 21
Date marking Product sold in plastic packaging has a Use-by date specified above.

Product sold at in-store deli counters will have a date applied by the deli counter and may be different to what is included above.

Sold in stores up to and including 10 July 2021.
Package size and description The product is sold in 250g, 350g and 400g plastic packaging.

Chicken Caesar Penne and Loaded Potato are available at Four Square,  Pak’n Save and New World in-store deli counters.
Distribution The products are sold in Four Square,  Pak’n Save and New World stores throughout New Zealand.

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date mark printed on the packaging.

Affected products should not be consumed unless the product is cooked thoroughly (piping hot all the way through). There have been no reports of illness, however, if you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund or cook thoroughly (piping hot all the way through).

More information on Listeria

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Speirs Foods (2018) Limited:

  • Phone: 0800 36 63 246
  • Address: 21 Lower High Street, Marton.

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Germany – Banana Chips – Salmonella

Posted on July 12, 2021 by | Leave a comment

LMW

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Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 07/09/2021
Product name: Banana chips
Manufacturer (distributor): Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Reason for warning:

Salmonella

Packaging Unit: 125g
Durability: 16.09.2021
Lot identification: Item No. 2401418
Additional Information:

Salmonella
A salmonella disease manifests itself within a few days after infection with diarrhea, abdominal pain and occasionally vomiting and a slight fever. The symptoms usually subside on their own after several days. Infants, toddlers, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system in particular can develop more severe disease processes. People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and advise them of a possible salmonella infection.
Seeking preventive medical treatment without symptoms does not make sense.

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Bavaria: poststelle@lgl.bayern.de

Hamburg: poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Schleswig-Holstein: poststelle@jumi.landsh.de

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Denmark – Mold in vegan walnut steaks

Posted on July 9, 2021 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

Rømer Vegan recalls a batch of vegan walnut steaks due to mold.

Recalled Foods , Published: July 9, 2021

What food: Romer Vegan Organic valnøddebøf Net weight. 180 grams Best before date: 19/07/2021, 26/07/2021 EAN barcode: 5708665800021, 5708665800021 Sold in: Irma stores, Kvickly Strandlodsvej, Kvickly Hvidovre, Kvickly Nørrebro and SuperBrugsen Østerbro. Company recalling: Rømer Vegan, Vrinners Bygade 45, 8420 Knebel Cause: The company has found that there is a risk of mold in the products. Risk: Mold formation means that the products are considered 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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