Category Archives: Food Testing

Belgium – Kok O’Rell brand chicken chipolata – Salmonella

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, De Waele – Van Osselaer NV – Eurokip is withdrawing theproduct “Chipolata de volaille” of the Kok O’rell brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

De Waele – Van Osselaer NV – Eurokip asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where they will be refunded.

Product Description:

  • Product Name: Chicken Chipolata
  • Brand: Kok O rell
  • Use-by date (UBD) (“Use by”): 10/31/2024
  • Lot number: 223834
  • Sales period: from 10/24/2024 to 10/25/2024
  • Nature of packaging: MAP packaging
  • Weight: 250g, 500g, 1kg and 3kg
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Kok O'Rell Chipolata
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Kok O'Rell Chipolata
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Kok O'Rell Chipolata
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Kok O'Rell Chipolata

The product was distributed through various points of sale.

For further information , please contact:
Victoria Kholbabayeva
03 771 14 35 and/or kwaliteit@eurokip.be

USA – Acme Smoked Fish Corporation Recalls Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

FDA

BROOKLYN, NY – October 25, 2024 – Acme Smoked Fish Corporation is issuing a recall of 111 cases of Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon in twin 12oz package, UPC 0 96619 25697 6, Lot# 8512801270, Best-by-Date 11/13/2024 due to laboratory testing confirming Listeria monocytogenes on October 21, 2024. 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.

This product was distributed between October 9, 2024 to October 13, 2024. The product was distributed to the Southeast Costco Distribution Center located in West Palm Beach, Florida and Costco Warehouse stores in Florida.

The Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon is vacuum packed in a black bordered plastic package, with a blue name of “Smoked Salmon” and an illustration of a salmon fish on the front.

To date there have been no reported illnesses linked to the recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume the products and are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard the product. Consumers with questions can call 718-383-8585 Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST or contact the recall coordinators:

Acme Smoked Fish is issuing the voluntary recall to protect the public health.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.


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France – Free range eggs all sizes x10 PPX – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Eggs and egg products
Product brand name
UNBRANDED
Model names or references
Free range eggs all sizes x10 PPX
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3760150110543 132425505 Expiry date 03/10/2024
3760150110543 132425506 Expiry date 05/10/2024
3760150110543 132427004 Expiry date 20/10/2024
3760150110543 132427604 Expiry date 10/24/2024
Packaging
boxes of 10 eggs
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/12/2024 to 10/24/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
COOPERATIVE U

Italy – I Friulani salami / soppressa with garlic – I Friulani salami / soppressa – Salmonella

Salute

Brand : SALUMI LUIGI VIDA

Name : I Friulani salami / soppressa with garlic – I Friulani salami / soppressa

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 25 October 2024

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France – FREE RANGE EGGS – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Eggs and egg products
Product brand name
VOLAE
Model names or references
Packaging X6 Packaging X12 Packaging X18
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3250390168218 132425506 Recommended consumption date 05/10/2024
3250390168218 132426408 Recommended consumption date 10/13/2024
3250390168218 132427110 Recommended consumption date 10/23/2024
3250390168218 132427703 Recommended consumption date 10/27/2024
3250390168232 132425505 Recommended consumption date 03/10/2024
3250390168232 132425506 Recommended consumption date 05/10/2024
3250390168232 132426301 Recommended consumption date 10/14/2024
3250390168232 132426408 Recommended consumption date 10/13/2024
3250290168232 132427110 Recommended consumption date 10/23/2024
3250290168232 132427703 Recommended consumption date 10/27/2024
3250392264857 132425506 Recommended consumption date 05/10/2024
3250392264857 132426408 Recommended consumption date 10/13/2024
3250392264857 132427001 Recommended consumption date 10/19/2024
3250392264857 132427110 Recommended consumption date 10/23/2024
3250392264857 132427703 Recommended consumption date 10/27/2024
Start/End of marketing date
From 09/12/2024 to 10/25/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 79 201 001 CE
Additional information
Manufacturer: OVALIS
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
INTERMARCHE

Sweden – ICA recalls ICA Ruccola 65g and ICA Ruccola 200g – may contain Salmonella

Livsmedelsverket

ICA is recalling ICA Ruccola 65g and ICA Ruccola 200g because it may contain Salmonella.

France – Tome of the Golden Mountains – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Auvermont
Model names or references
Package of 4
Product identification
GTIN Batch
3376963684531 0001407
Start/End of marketing date
From 10/21/2024 to 12/12/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be kept in the refrigerator
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
SARL Pagedid

Canada – Country Traditions Frozen Food Outlet brand Homestyle Waffles recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Gov Canada

Product
Homestyle Waffles
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Listeria
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Ontario

Affected products

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Catalan – Possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked hands and precooked pork feet

ACSA

cooked pork hands from the alert

"BONPREU" brand pre-cooked pork feet

The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cooked pork hands from the “El Mercado de ALDI” brand and in pre-cooked pork feet from the “BONPREU” brand from Catalonia is reported.

The data of the products involved are:

  • Product name:  Cooked pork knuckles
  • Brand:  El mercado de ALDI
  • Product appearance:  vacuum packed
  • Batch number:  249
  • Expiry date: 14/11/2024
  • Unit weight:  700g
  • Temperature:  Frozen
  • Product name:  Precooked pork feet
  • Brand:  BONPREU
  • Product appearance: vacuum packed
  • Batch number:  136
  • EAN code: 8422410416967
  • Expiry date or best before date:  1/11/2024
  • Unit weight:  700g
  • Temperature:  Frozen

The company itself has detected this incident as part of its self-controls and has communicated it to its customers and the competent authorities, in compliance with the legislation and in order not to make unsafe food available to the population.

According to the information available, the initial distribution of the pre-cooked pork feet of the “BONPREU” brand was in the autonomous communities of Catalonia and Aragon, and of the lightly pre-cooked hands of the “El Mercado de ALDI” brand in Catalonia, although it cannot be ruled out that there may be redistributions to other autonomous communities.

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has communicated this information to the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency through the  European Food Alert Network .

The market withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and present symptoms compatible with listeriosis (vomiting, diarrhea or fever) it is recommended to go to a health center. 

France – FRESH FREE RANGE EGGS – Salmonella

Gov France

Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Eggs and egg products
Product brand name
ORIGINAL CROSSROADS
Model names or references
FRESH FREE RANGE EGGS x 6 FRESH FREE RANGE EGGS x 12
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3270190205678 132428102 Recommended consumption date 10/31/2024
3270190205685 132427604 Recommended consumption date 10/24/2024
3270190205685 132427605 Recommended consumption date 10/26/2024
3270190205685 132427703 Recommended consumption date 10/27/2024
3270190205685 132427905 Recommended consumption date 10/29/2024
3270190205685 132428102 Recommended consumption date 10/31/2024
3270190205685 132428302 Recommended consumption date 10/31/2024
Packaging
Boxes of 6 eggs / boxes of 12 eggs
Start/End of marketing date
From 06/09/2024 to 10/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Health mark
FR 79.201.001 CE
Additional information
Supplier name: OVALIS – health stamp: FR 79.201.001 CE
Geographic area of ​​sale
Whole France
Distributors
CROSSROADS