Category Archives: Food Testing

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Raisins – Ground Coffee – Wheat

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Ochratoxin A in raisins from Uzbekistan in Romania

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Too much Ochratoxin A in ground coffee in Finland and Germany

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Ochratoxin A in wheat from France in Belgium

RASFF Alerts – E.coli – Clams – Mussels

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High level of E coli in clams (Chamelea gallina) from Italy in Spain

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Escherichia coli in clam (Chamelea gallina) from Italy in Spain

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PRESENCE OF E.COLI IN MUSSELS from France in Poland

RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Chicken Aiguillettes – Smoked Salmon – Ice Cream

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Detection of listeria monocytogenes in chicken aiguillettes from France in Germany, Italy, UK and the Netherlands

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Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from Denmark in Italy

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Listeria monocytogenes in ice cream from Ukraine in Hungary and Germany

RASFF Alerts – Salmonella – Polish Chicken Products- Black Pepper – Hulled Sesame Seeds – Organic Sprouts – Chicken Fillet – Boneless Pork Neck – Pork Cheeks – Whole Frozen Chicken

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Salmonella spp. in hulled sesame from Pakistan in Germany, Netherlands and Poland

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Salmonella spp. in organic sprouts from the Netherlands in Germany

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Salmonella enteritidis in chicken filet from the Netherlands in Belgium

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Salmonella spp. in frozen boneless pork neck from Spain in Germany

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Salmonella Infantis in whole frozen chicken from Ukraine, via Slovakia in the Netherlands and Czech Republic

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Salmonella CO in chicken meat from Poland in Germany

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Salmonella in pork cheeks (Pata Negra) from Spain in Norway

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Salmonella spp. in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

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Pre-marinated frozen tenders with Salmonella from Poland in France

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Peanuts -Nutmeg Powder – Groundnuts- Husked Rice –

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Aflatoxins in pistachios originating from USA, dispatched from Türkey in Belgium, UAE, USA

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High content of aflatoxins in peanuts from China in Italy

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Aflatoxins in Pistachio Kernels from USA viaTurkey in Greece

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Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from the United States in Germany

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Aflatoxin B1 in pistachios originating from USA, dispatched from Türkiye in the UAE and Belgium

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Aflatoxins in pistachios originating from USA, dispatched from Türkiye in the UAE and Belgium

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Aflatoxins in nutmeg powder from India in France

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Aflatoxins in pistachios originating from USA, dispatched from Türkiye in the UAE and Belgium

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Aflatoxin B1 in Groundnut Kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands and Switzerland

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Presence of aflatoxins above legal limits in husked rice from Pakistan in Italy

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Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in Indian peanuts in the Netherlands and Switzerland

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Aflatoxin B1 in shelled groundnuts for human consumption, originating from Senegal in France and Belgium

Quebec- Notice not to consume marinated garlic flowers prepared and sold by Jardins du Témis – Clostridium botulinum

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , July 12. 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Jardins du Témis, located at 656, rang Notre-Dame-des-Champs, in Pohénégamook , advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure its harmlessness. Indeed, this product could promote the proliferation of the bacterium  Clostridium botulinum .

Product name

Format

Affected lot

 

“MARINATED Garlic Flower”

 

250ml

Batches 0001 and 0002

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale on July 9, 2023, at the public market located at 1171, avenue de l’Accueil, in Dégelis, as well as in several establishments in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. The product was packaged in a glass jar and sold at room temperature. The product label includes, in addition to its name, the mention “Jardins du Témis”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

Even if the affected product shows no sign of tampering or suspicious odor, it could be contaminated with  Clostridium botulinum bacteria . Foods contaminated with the toxin of this bacterium can cause, when ingested, the following symptoms: facial paralysis, non-reactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, droopy eyelids, vision and speech disorders. In severe cases, the disease can cause death.

It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult the FoodThis link will open in a new window. section  of the Government of Quebec website. They also have the possibility of registering online to receive, by e-mail, the food recallThis link will open in a new window. press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQfoods” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQfoodsThis link will open in a new window. .

Hazard Classification: Class 1
Reference Number: 4764

Source:
Media relations
Direction des communications
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.caThis link will open in a new window.

France – PURE PORK RILLETTES – Listeria monocytogenes

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name SAS ALPESPACE PERFORMANCES
  • Model names or references homemade pure pork rillettes
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3770019252246 p533 Use-by date 07/17/2023
  • Products List delivery note_rillette12072023.pdfAttachment
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/26/2023 to 07/11/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EMB80585
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Lyons
  • Distributors wine cellar

France- VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH FROZEN CARAMELIZED ALMOND CHIPS -Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name MONOPRIX GOURMET
  • Model names or references 282g bin
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3350033006430 L23031B1 Date of minimum durability 31/01/2025
  • Packaging 282g bin
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/02/2023 to 11/07/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to keep in the freezer
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Monoprix, Monop

France – VEAL LOAF WITH EMMENTAL – Salmonella

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name E.LECLERC
  • Model names or references Veal steak with Emmental cheese
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    0210952020000 120623 Use-by date 06/20/2023
  • Packaging ray under atmosphere
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/12/2023 to 06/20/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Further information The product was marketed in the Self-Service Butcher section
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: BAS-RHIN (67)
  • Distributors Leclerc Geispolsheim

Norway – Smoked salmon from Troll Salmon is withdrawn due to the discovery of Listeria monocytogenes

Matportalen

Since the use-by date has passed, this product is no longer available in stores.

Troll Salmon urges consumers who have the product with lot number 216 and the last consumption date 23.05.23 in the freezer to throw it away.

See message on Troll’s website: Troll Salmon AS

Read more about listeria: https://www.matportalen.no/matsmitte_og_hygiene/tema/smittestoffer/listeria

Contact information:

Arve Iversen, telephone 90022091