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Czech Republic – Balviten gluten free BRIOCHE – Moulds

Posted on June 18, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:

Lidl Czech Republic vos

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 KSW | 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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British Virgin Islands- Ciguatera increase

Posted on June 16, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Authorities in the British Virgin Islands have issued a warning after a surge in Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) within the past few weeks.

Cases until the week of June 6 were sporadic, but within three weeks there have been eight confirmed infections with other suspected cases also being investigated.

National Epidemiologist Harmony Massiah said CFP is not uncommon in tropical and sub-tropical areas and is mainly associated with consumption of big coral reef fish like snapper, bass and perch that have accumulated ciguatoxin in the body.

Larger fish will have higher amounts of the toxin. Contaminated fish cannot be identified by appearance and the toxin cannot be destroyed by cooking or freezing.

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France- Product recall: Bleu de Provence unbranded – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 14, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Oulah

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

People who may have this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician, notifying him of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Names of models or references
…

▸ Barcode
3760007489914

▸ Lot
154

▸ DLC – DDM
07/07/2021

▸ Packaging
BREAD 1KG TRAY 125 G

▸ Start date / End of marketing
From 06/03/2021 to 06/11/2021

▸ Health mark
FR.26.362.001 CE

▸ Geographical sales area
…

▸
GMS distributors WHOLESALE TRADE SEDENTARY / NON-SEDENTARY

▸ Contact
customer service 0760901938

▸ Source
STE OF DISTRAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION

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Belgium – “Bernister Fleuri” soft raw milk cheese – STEC E.coli

Posted on June 11, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of La Ferme des Grandes Fagnes
Product: “Bernister Fleuri” soft raw milk cheese.
Problem: Possible presence of E.coli STEC.

In agreement with the AFSCA, the Ferme des grandes Fagnes is withdrawing “Bernister Fleuri” cheese (300g) from sale and is recalling it to consumers because of the presence of E.coli STE.

La Ferme des Grandes Fagnes asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased where it will be reimbursed.

Product description

– Product category: Soft raw milk cheese
– Product name: Bernister Fleuri
– Best before date (Best before): 07/08/2021
– Batch number: 211721
– Sales period: from 05/11/2021 to 06/10/2021
– Type of packaging: cellophane
– Weight: 300g

The product was sold through several outlets, including:

Name of point of sale / Name of the distribution chain	Street + number	Postal code	Municipality (city)
RAG DISTRIBUTION	Carl Jost Street, 46	4621	RETINNE
The Milky Way	Chaussée de Namur 40	5170	DEEPVILLE
Butcher LAVAL	Albert Counson Street 127	4970	FRANCORCHAMPS
LMBA Maitres Butchers Ardennes	Avenue of the Allies 98	4960	MALMEDY
Vitamine cheese dairy (Evrard)	Station Street 15	4430	YEARS
Grossemarkt Butgenbach LS	Monschauerstrasse 9	4750	BUTGENBACH
DELVITH	Rue de Malmedy 21	4760	BULLANGE
Gourmet counter	Rue des Deux Eglises 4	4120	NEUPRE
PARENT SIGARD	Great street 38	6700	Arlon
LALERO BVBA	HAACHTSESTEENWEG 47	1820	STEENOKKERZEEL
KAASWERELD VOF	Karel Picquelaan 96	9800	DEINZE
SLIGRO FOOD GROUP	Wingepark 10	3110	Rotselaar
Butcher Curnel	Henri Massenge Street	4970	Stavelot
AD Spa	Avenue Reine Astrid 244	4900	Spa
Sweet cuberdon	Rue du Têris 56,	4100	Seraing

For any further information , contact:
Fabienne Remacle tel: 0474 280 559

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Denmark – Mold in vegan nuggets and fish sticks

Posted on June 11, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

DVFA

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

And

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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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Shelled Groundnuts – Pistachios Kernels

Posted on June 11, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts shelled from Brazil in Bulgaria

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Aflatoxins in Bolivian groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

AFLATOXINS IN PISTACHIOS KERNELS FROM IRAN in Italy

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USA – Kirkwood’s Chicken Cordon Bleu appears linked to Salmonella Outbreak

Posted on June 4, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

Arizona, Minnesota, Indiana, Indiana, Michigan and New York report Salmonella illnesses.

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to raw frozen breaded stuffed chicken products.

As of June 2, 2021, a total of 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 6 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 21, 2021 to May 7, 2021.

Sick people range in age from 3 to 83 years, with a median age of 52 years, and 60% are female. Of 13 people with information available, 8 (62%) have been hospitalized; no deaths have been reported.

People reported buying many different brands of raw frozen breaded stuffed chicken products from multiple stores. When asked about how the products were prepared at home, seven people reported undercooking, microwaving, or air frying the product.

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New Zealand – Peter Timbs Meats Ltd – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 1, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

MPI

Peter Timbs Meats Ltd

31 May 2021: Peter Timbs Meats Ltd is recalling specific batches of its cooked sliced roast beef, cooked sliced ham and whole hams, and boneless cooked smoked chicken due to the possible presence of Listeria.

Product identification
Product type	Ready-to-eat meat
Name of product (size)	Peter Timbs Meats Half Ham on the Bone (various weights) Best before 10/08/2021 – 23/08/2021 Peter Timbs Meats Traditional Boneless Ham Half (various weights) Best before 10/08/2021 – 23/08/2021 Peter Timbs Meats Roast Beef (various weights) Best before 02/06/2021 – 15/06/2021 Peter Timbs Meats Cooked Sliced Silverside (various weights) Best before 02/06/2021 – 15/06/2021 Peter Timbs Meats Half Boneless Smoked Chicken (various weights) Best before 02/06/2021 – 15/06/2021 Peter Timbs Meats Whole Smoked Chicken (various weights) Best before 02/06/2021 – 15/06/2021 Peter Timbs Meats Traditional Ham Sliced (various weights) Best before 02/06/2021 – 15/06/2021 Peter Timbs Meats Whole Ham on the Bone (various weights) Best before 10/08/2021 – 23/08/2021
Date marking	Various weights with specific best before dates as listed above. All dates are inclusive.
Package size and description	The product is sold in plastic packaging of various weights.
Distribution	The product is at the following stores in the South Island: Freshchoice Barrington, 256 Barrington Street, Spreydon, Christchurch Freshchoice City Market, 71 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City Peter Timbs Meats Bishopdale, 35 Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale, Christchurch Peter Timbs Meats St Albans, 70 Edgeware Road, St Albans, Christchurch Supervalue Fendalton, 376 Ilam Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch Supervalue Sumner, 43 Nayland Street, Sumner, Christchurch
Notes	This recall does not affect any other Peter Timbs Meats Ltd products.

Consumer advice

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated 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). For the large hams this means an internal temperature of 75^oC.