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Italy – Cocoa Powder – Ochratoxin A

Posted on April 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Penny

Name : Cocoa Powder

Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk

Publication date : 3 April 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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France – Halal Chicken Samosa – Salmonella

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Frosted Yakis
Model names or references
Halal Chicken Samosas x6 PCS Halal Chicken Samosas x14 PCS
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3770019028353 150925 Minimum durability date 09/15/2025
3770019028377 150925 Minimum durability date 09/15/2025
Packaging
330g bag of 6 pieces 770g bag of 14 pieces
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/19/2024 to 04/02/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the freezer
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
LAM, 107 Avenue Joffre 93800 EPINAY-SUR-SEINE 0147 99 44 99

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Sweden – Tulip recalls Turkey Bacon 110g due to Salmonella

Posted on April 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

Danish Crown A/S is recalling 110 grams of Tulip Turkey Bacon due to salmonella.
Production date: 26.03.2024; Best before: 30.04.2024

 Recall of Tulip Turkey Bacon 110g – Press release from Danish Crown A/S

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France – Chef’s pâté with green pepper – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
Ram salting
Model names or references
Ram salting
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
0245665000000 240222000 Use-by date 04/07/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/11/2024 to 03/29/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
BE B659 EG
Further information
The product was sold in the traditional delicatessen section
Geographical sales area
Templeuve-en-Pévèle
Distributors
E.Leclerc Templeuve

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Denmark – Salmonella in turkey bacon

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Foedevarestyrelsen

Danish Crown is recalling Den Grønne butcher turkey bacon, as salmonella has been found in the raw material for the product.
If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Which food is recalled

The Green Butcher Turkey Bacon

Net weight: 100 grams
Best before date: 30.04.2024 and 01.05.2024
EAN code: 5707196309232

Where is the product sold

The product is sold in : COOP and Netto

Why is the product being recalled?

A check at the Polish raw material supplier has detected salmonella in the raw material.

There is therefore a risk that there may be salmonella in the product. The symptoms of infection with salmonella are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and possibly nausea and vomiting. The illness can last from a few days to several weeks.

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France – Scallop in shell – E.coli

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
without marks
Model names or references
In shell and nuts
Product identification
Batch
10071
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/23/2024 to 03/26/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Self-service store and distributor

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France – Poultry bacon to cook 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
Poultry bacon to cook 150g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760237752284 4064057 Use-by date 03/25/2024
Packaging
Plastic tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/06/2024 to 03/25/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 67-045-002 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Fresh, Grand Frais and Mon Marché stores
List of points of sale
List_of_stores_concerned.pdf

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France – Saint-Nectaire farmer AOP on straw le pailloux, Supplier Vaissaire Papon – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Saint-Nectaire farmer AOP on straw le pailloux
Model names or references
Saint-Nectaire farmer AOP on straw le pailloux
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2910996000008 09M020124 Use-by date 03/16/2024
2480996000006 09M020124 Use-by date 03/16/2024
Packaging
Naked filming
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/01/2024 to 03/16/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
63-014-009
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Fresh, Grand Frais, My Market, BioFrais

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Belgium Raw Milk Butter – Ferme de la Vacheresse – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

afsca

Salted and sweet raw milk farm butter [500gr – 250gr – 125gr], Guérande salt butter [125gr] and garlic and fine herb butter [125gr] from the Ferme de la Vacheresse brand

Vacheresse Firm Butter

In agreement with the AFSCA, Ferme de la Vacheresse withdraws salted and sweet raw milk farm butter (500gr – 250gr – 125gr), Guérande salt butter (125gr) and garlic and fine herb butter (125gr) of the Ferme de la Vacheresse brand of sale and recalls them from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Ferme de la Vacheresse asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale at which they were purchased, where they will be refunded.

Description of products:

  • Product name: Salted and sweet raw milk farm butter (500gr – 250gr – 125gr), Guérande salt butter (125gr) and garlic and fine herb butter (125gr)
  • Brand: Ferme de la Vacheresse
  • Best before date (Best before) (“Consume by”): 04/11/2024
  • Batch number: 11042024
  • Sales period: from 03/11/2024 to 03/23/2024
  • Nature of packaging: paper packaging
  • Weight: 500gr, 250gr and 125gr

The products were distributed via:

  • Delhaize Wanze
  • La Halle de Huy grocery store
  • The Milk Cat (Van den Berg-Vaessen farm)
  • Delhaize Tihange
  • Delhaize Strée
  • Fromagerie des pays D’aubel (street vendor)
  • Houtain Pierre (traveling merchant)
  • Delhaize Engis
  • Delhaize Remicourt
  • Umami Bakery
  • Time for a delight
  • Cornuchamps
  • Boca Butchery
  • At the table – cheese shop
  • Ferme Laruelle-Bada
  • Delhaize Andenne
  • Delhaize Verlaine

For any further information , contact: Arnaud Van Daele
Tel. : 0479 67 90 40 or 0479 72 34 94

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UK – ASDA recalls ASDA Extra Special Taleggio because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FSA

ASDA Extra Special Taleggio
Pack size 200g
Use by 14 April 2024

Risk statement

The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product listed above.

Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis.

Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

Action taken by the company

ASDA 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 product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer notice: ASDA recalls ASDA Extra Special Taleggio (213.56 KB)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of 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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