Brand : HOT SNACK BBQ
Name : HOT SNACK BBQ
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 8 July 2024
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Italy- HOT SNACK BBQ – Listeria monocytogenes
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Quebec – Warning not to consume various pestos prepared and sold by the Pastina company
The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Pastina, located at 355, boulevard Gréber, in Gatineau , is advising the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as they have not been prepared and packaged in a way that ensures their safety. These products could promote the proliferation of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum .
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Product name |
Format |
Target lot |
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“PESTO” |
250 ML |
Units sold |
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“SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO” |
The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until July 4, 2024 , in several establishments in the region. The products were packaged in a sealed, transparent plastic container. They were sold refrigerated.
The operator is recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.
Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or have a suspicious odor, they may be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Food contaminated with the toxin from this bacteria can cause the following symptoms when ingested: facial paralysis, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, and impaired vision and speech. In severe cases, the illness can cause death.
It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.
Additional information
The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult the Food 
section of the Government of Quebec website. They also have the possibility of registering online to receive, by email, the food recall press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQaliments” on X (formerly Twitter) at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliments .
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Risk classification: class 1 |
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Hong Kong – CFS finds excessive Bacillus cereus in sample of bottled preserved bean curd
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (July 4) announced that a sample of bottled preserved bean curd was found to contain an excessive amount of Bacillus cereus. Members of the public should not consume the affected batch of the product. The trade should also stop using or selling the affected batch of the product immediately if they possess it.
Product details are as follows:
Product name: (Not available in English)
Place of origin: Hong Kong
Net weight: 255 grams
Best-before date: April 16, 2025
Manufacturer: LIU MA KEE LIMITED
“The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Sai Ying Pun for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained Bacillus cereus at a level of 130 000 per gram. According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if ready-to-eat food contains Bacillus cereus at a level of more than 100 000 per gram, it is considered unsatisfactory,” a spokesman for the CFS said.
The spokesman said that the CFS has informed the vendor concerned of the irregularity and has instructed the vendor to stop sales and to remove from shelves the affected batch of the product. The manufacturer concerned has initiated a recall of the affected batch of the product according to the CFS’s instructions. Members of the public may call the manufacturer’s hotline at 2730 2968 during office hours for enquiries about the product recall. The CFS has also inspected the food factory concerned, provided health education on food safety and hygiene to the person-in-charge and staff of the food factory, and requested it to review and improve the food production process and carry out thorough cleaning and disinfection. In addition, the sample did not indicate the best-before date according to the requirements stipulated in the Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations (Cap. 132W). Prosecution will be instituted against the persons concerned should there be sufficient evidence.
“Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea,” the spokesman said.
The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action. The investigation is ongoing.
Belgium – “Natural Tahini” sesame cream 160 g from the AL’FEZ brand – Salmonella
During a check carried out by the producer, the presence of salmonella was detected in a limited number of “Natural Tahini” products of the AL’FEZ brand with the expiry date 07-2025.
As a result, products with the above-mentioned expiration date will be removed from the shelves in all stores. Consumers who have purchased this product are requested not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale.
Product Description :
Product Category: Sesame Cream
Product Name: Natural Tahini
Brand: AL’FEZ
EAN code: 5010338300890
Expiration date (THT): 07/2025
Weight: 160 g
Sales period: from April 19, 2024
This product was distributed in Belgium in Delhaize and Intermarché stores.
For further information, customers can contact Pietercil Delby’s on 0473 32 34 45.
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New Zealand – Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste – Salmonella
7 July 2024: AB World Foods Pty Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste (160g) due to possible presence of Salmonella.
| Product type | Tahini |
| Name of product (size) | Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste (160g) |
| Batch marking | 3355 |
| Date marking | BEST BEFORE: 06 2025 |
| Package size and description | The product is sold in a 160g jar. |
| Distribution | The product is imported from Australia and manufactured in Poland.
The product has been sold by Foodstuffs South Island in selected supermarkets throughout the South Island. The product has not been re-exported. |
Point of sale notice for retailers
If you are a retailer of the product in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.
Point of sale notice – Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste [PDF, 99KB]
Consumer advice
Customers are asked to check the date marking and batch number on the product.
Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness in New Zealand. 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.
Who to contact
If you have questions, contact AB World Foods Pty Ltd:
- Phone: 0800 44 96 60.
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Australia – AB World Foods – Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste 160g – Salmonella
AB World Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale nationally in Woolworths stores.
Date Marking: Best Before 06 2025
Problem:
The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination.
Food safety hazard:
Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.
What to do:
Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information please contact:
AB World Foods Pty Ltd
1800132347
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USA – Al-Safa US LLC Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Al-Safa US LLC, the importer of record located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 2,010 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The frozen ready-to-eat chicken products were produced on June 5, 2024, in Canada and imported to the U.S. on June 13, 2024, and June 21, 2024. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:
- 12.1-oz. cardboard box package containing “Al Safa Halal Charcoal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebab Grilled, Minced, Chicken Patty Kebab” with “NOV 30 25” and “0605404” printed on a sticker on the outside of the package.
- 14.11-oz. cardboard box package containing “Al Safa Halal Fully Cooked Chicken Chapli Kebab Seasoned Chicken Patty” with “NOV 30 25” and “0605416” printed on a sticker on the outside of the package.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “866” inside the Canadian mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered after FSIS performed routine product testing and the results indicated the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
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Canada – Al’Fez brand Natural Tahini recalled due to Salmonella
Product
Tahini
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Salmonella
What to do
Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products
Distribution
National
Online
| Al’Fez | Natural Tahini | 160 g | 6 72774 10605 1 | 3354 Best Before 2025 JN 20; 4004 Best Before 2025 JL 04 |
Issue
The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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UK -AB World Foods Ltd recalls Al’Fez Natural Tahini because of contamination with Salmonella
AB World Foods Ltd is recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini because Salmonella has been found in some batches of the product.
Product details
| Pack size | 160g |
|---|---|
| Batch code | 3355, 4004, 4023, 4024, 4039, 4040 |
| Best before | June 2025, July 2025 and August 2025 |
Risk statement
Salmonella has been found in some batches of the product listed above.
Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Action taken by the company
AB World Foods Ltd is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in stores where the product was sold. 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.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further information, please contact the Al’Fez customer care team on 0800 0195 617 or by email at consumer.services@abworldfoods.com.
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Hungary – Auchan Premium MMM! Cantal medium-long ripened cheese OEM 250 g – STEC E.coli O26
Name of Product Auchan Premium MMM! Cantal medium-long ripened cheese OEM 250 g
Nature of the problem Microbiological non-compliance (E.coli)
DetailsNébih asks customers not to consume the product that matches the identification data below!
Notifier: Auchan Magyarország Kft.
Product name: Auchan Premium MMM! Cantal medium-long ripened cheese OEM 250 g
Distributor: AUCHAN Magyarország Kft.
Picture of the product :
Nature of the problem: Microbiological non-conformity ( E.coli )
Bar code : 3596710160730
Quality retention period : 24.07.2024
Item ID : 24156104
Action: Product recall
You can read more about the nature of the problem here .
The affected product can be returned to any Auchan store, the price of the product will be refunded even without a block. The store chain informed its customers about the recall on its website .
The product recall only applies to the product identified by the above data.
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