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Singapore – Two additional Jay and Joy products from France due to possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes.

Posted on January 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SFA

Updated on 25 January 2023:Further to our media release on 22 January 2023, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has extended the recall to include two additional Jay and Joy products from France due to possible presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. Thisfollowsan additional alert from the European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) on the two other implicated products. SFA has directed the importer, Eurolink Nutrition Pte. Ltd. to recall these products. The recall is ongoing. Consumers who have purchased the implicated products are advised not to consume it. Those who have consumed the implicated products and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.

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France – MORBIER AOP WITH RAW COW’S MILK 250 G – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on January 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name OUR REGIONS HAVE TALENT
  • Model names or references MORBIER AOP WITH RAW COW’S MILK 250 G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3564709172415 Batch No.: 006 Date of minimum durability 18/03/2023
  • Products Listposter_rappel_modele_morbier_AOP_NRT_24_01_23.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging 250g vacuum plastic wrap
  • Marketing start/end date From 10/01/2023 to 24/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 25.155.001 CE
  • Further information Only products bearing the additional code 03 following the barcode are affected by the recall.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC.

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallPresence of Listeria monocytogenes
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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Recall of some batches of various raw chicken products due to the presence of Salmonella Typhimurium

Posted on January 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.02
Product: Please see table link above
Batch Code: Please see link above
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Western Brand is recalling expired batches of raw chicken products listed in the table below due to the detection of Salmonella Typhimurium. These products were sold as fresh and are past their use-by date, however, the labels state they are suitable for home freezing. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours.  The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps.  The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

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Netherlands – Safety warning Jumbo Liver Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on January 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Jumbo asks customers not to consume this product and to return it to one of its stores. The products may contain Listeria Monocytogenes and are therefore being withdrawn from the market.
Do not eat this product!
See Jumbo’s website

Which products are concerned?

  • Jumbo Liver cheese
  • EAN code: 8718452611065
  • Best Before: 11-2-2023

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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France – Jeta Frais 100g – Vegetable specialty with almond milk – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on January 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Others
  • Product brand name JAY&JOY
  • Model names or references Jeta Frais 100g – Vegetable specialty with almond milk
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3760253220156 All lots Use-by date between 01/14/2023 and 03/30/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Europe
  • Distributors Biocoop, Naturalia, Relais Vert, Fresh Vita, Natureco, Effegi,

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Suspicion of Listeria

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France – APPLE COMPOTE GOURDS LOW IN SUGAR 12x90G – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Posted on January 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name SWEETNESS OF THE ORCHARD
  • Model names or references APPLE COMPOTE GOURDS LOW IN SUGAR 12x90G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3564700416037 / Date of minimum durability 05/06/2024
  • Products ListPoster_reminder_gourdes_all_apple_12x90g.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging 12 CUPS OF 90G
  • Marketing start/end date From 12/01/2023 to 20/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Only products bearing the additional code 10 following the barcode are affected by the recall.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Patulin beyond regulatory limits
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Patulin

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France – Smoked-flavoured chicken matchsticks – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on January 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name ISLA DELICE
  • Model names or references ID SMOKED CHICKEN MATCHES 2x100G (1AP203000)
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3512690003393 30130014 Use-by date 02/20/2023
  • Packaging 2x100g breakable plastic tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/14/2023 to 01/20/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 01 336 002 CE
  • Further information Batch and date of consumption indicated on the upper film, inscription in inkjet
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors4 trays concerned; distributed by Epinal Supermarket, El Baraka Supermarket, TAD Market

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallPresence of Listeria moncytogenes <10/g, 4 trays distributed to the consumer, likely to be contaminated
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Listeria monocytogenes (causative agent of listeriosis)

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France – Oysters from Eastern Normandy Special – Norovirus

Posted on January 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Carrefour Quality Line
  • Model names or references Eastern Normandy oysters special N°2 FQC 2.5KG 24 pieces – EAN: 3000046136821 Eastern Normandy oysters special N°3 FQC 2KG 24 pieces – EAN: 3276559776285
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch
    3000046136821 batches packaged between 06/01/23 and 16/01/23
    3276559776285 batches packaged between 06/01/23 and 16/01/23
  • Products ListList_products_recall_special_oysters_Ndie_Est_Cultimer_FQC.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging wooden keepnets with plastic cover for 2 dozen oysters.
  • Marketing start/end date From 06/01/2023 to 16/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark  EN 14.312.119 EC
  • Further information Name of supplier: Cultimer
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Crossroads

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Norovirus (Prefectural decree relating to the Grandcamp maisy area)
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Norovirus

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Canada – Dubon brand Mixed Forest Mushrooms recalled due to insects and mold/mould

Posted on January 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product
Mixed Forest Mushrooms
Issue
Food – Extraneous Material
Food – Microbial Contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product

Audience
Retail

Affected products

Issue

Dubon brand Mixed Forest Mushrooms recalled due to insects and mold.
The recalled product was sold in Quebec.

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Belgium – Cereal bars “Lemon pistachio aperitif / Pistachio aperitif”- Aflatoxin

Posted on January 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of Coup d’barre
Product: Cereal bars “Lemon pistachio aperitif / Pistachio aperitif”.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.

In agreement with the FASFC, Coup d’barre is withdrawing the “Lemon Pistachio Apéro / Pistachio Apéro” cereal bars from sale and recalling them from consumers due to an excessively high content of aflatoxins in the pistachios used in the recipe. .

Coup d’barre asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. You can exchange with a compliant product.

Product Description :

– Product name: Lemon pistachio aperitif cereal bars / Pistachio aperitif cereal bars
– Brand: Coup d’barre
– Expiry dates (BDD) and batch numbers:

• 03/30/23 – LAPC301022
• 04/14/23 – LAPC141122
• 05/08/23 – 05/08/23

– Sales period: 30/10/22 to 16/01/23
– Type of packaging: Individual packaging or display of 25 bars
– Weight: 40g or display of 25 bars of 40g

 

The product was distributed online via www.coupdbarre.com and via various points of sale including:

Tandem Fiets Café, Rue de la Charité 22, 1210 Brussels

Kazidomi, Rue Saint-Lambert 135, 1200 Brussels

For any additional information , contact: Mr. Evan Rouard on 0479328484 (in Belgium) and/or evan@coupdbarre.com

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