Category Archives: Food Toxin

Canada – Kerem brand “Feigen mit Reismehl” (dried figs) recalled due to Ochratoxin A

CFIA

Summary
Product ; Dried figs
Issue Food – Chemical – Contamination
What to do
Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product

Audience Retail

Issue
Kerem brand “Feigen mit Reismehl” (dried figs) recalled due to ochratoxin A.

The recalled product was sold in Ontario.

Belgium – Cora organic dried figs 220 gr – Ochratoxin A

AFSCA

Recall of Cora
Product: Cora organic dried figs 220 gr.
Problem: Too high level of ochratoxin A.

WE ARE RECALLING THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED BELOW FOLLOWING A NON-COMPLIANCE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A RISK FOR THE CONSUMER:

Product: Cora organic dried figs 220 gr

Barcode: 5400134408133

MDD: 05/25/2022, 05/28/2022 & 06/05/2022

Problem: Too high level of ochratoxin A

These products were sold in Cora Belgium hypermarkets.

CORA has decided, in collaboration with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), to recall these products from consumers.
Customers who have purchased these products are asked not to consume them and to return them to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

In the meantime, the products have been removed from the shelves of all stores.
We sincerely apologize to our customers for these inconveniences and assure them that we are taking the most effective measures to prevent such incidents.

Any customer who wants more information can contact our quality department on 071.69.95.24 or by e-mail at the following address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE .

CORA quality department

France – Laguiole Selection Aged 6 months lots 21229 and 21248 – STEC E.coli O26:H11

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Laguiole 6 months fresh packed
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3321271194579 21229123 Use-by date 04/23/2022
    3321271194579 21248134 Use-by date 04/26/2022
    3321271194579 21229123 Use-by date 04/18/2022
  • Packaging Portions fresh packaged 275g approx
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/24/2022 to 04/26/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 63 113 081 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Intermarché
  • List of points of sale Press release.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of STEC strain O26:H11
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

Czech Republic – Effervescent powder with flavour – Mold/Mould

Potravinynapranyri

Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:
Brno ( Masarykova 427/31, 602 00 Brno )
Company ID: 28285182
Food group: Soft drinks Powdered drinks

Effervescent powder with flavor
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

Mold was found inside the product. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The product had an expiration date of almost five years.

Date of minimum durability: 06/22/17
Packaging: PAP with welds and print
Quantity of product in package: 0.04 kg
Sampling date: Feb 24, 2022
Reference number: 22-000139-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

France -Laguiole 6 months, lot 21229 – STEC E.coli O26:H11

Gov france

 

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Laguiole 6 months, fresh packed
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3321271197556 21229 Use-by date 04/17/2022
    3321271196351 21229 Use-by date 04/21/2022
    3321271195675 21229063 Use-by date 04/18/2022
    3321271195583 21229 Use-by date 04/17/2022
  • Packaging Portions fresh packaged 200g approx
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/03/2022 to 21/04/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR12119054CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Auchan, Casino, Leclerc Socamil, Solignac garden center (31)
  • List of points of sale Press release.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of STEC strain O26:H11
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

France – Tuttigrain – Ergot Alkaloids

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name The Grasses
  • Model names or references Tuttigrain in 2 kg and 5 kg
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3760130790581 03104 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2022
    3760130790239 03104 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2022
  • Packaging2 and 5 kg
  • Marketing start/end date From 11/03/2022 to 02/04/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Poubeau, The Basket of the Farm, Villaverdé
  • List of points of saleList_and_contact_of_distributors.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of ergot alkaloids.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants

France – ORGANIC AMAZONIAN NUTS – ORGANIC VILLAGE – SOLD IN BULK – Aflatoxins

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Nuts and seeds
  • Product brand name ORGANIC VILLAGE
  • Model names or references ORGANIC AMAZONIAN NUTS – ORGANIC VILLAGE – SOLD IN BULK
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    These nuts were marketed in the bulk department from 02/14/2022 to 04/25/2022 Date of minimum durability 01/24/2023
  • Packaging BULK
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/14/2022 to 04/25/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information These nuts were marketed in the bulk department from 02/14/2022 to 04/25/2022. The DDM concerned is 24/01/2023.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of aflatoxins B1 and total aflatoxins
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxins

France – ORGANIC AMAZONIAN NUTS – ORGANIC VILLAGE – SOLD IN BULK – Aflatoxin B1

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Nuts and seeds
  • Product brand name ORGANIC VILLAGE
  • Model names or references ORGANIC AMAZONIAN NUTS – ORGANIC VILLAGE – SOLD IN BULK
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    These nuts were marketed in the bulk department from 02/14/2022 to 04/25/2022 Date of minimum durability 01/24/2023
  • Packaging BULK
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/14/2022 to 04/25/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information These nuts were marketed in the bulk department from 02/14/2022 to 04/25/2022. The DDM concerned is 24/01/2023.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of aflatoxins B1 and total aflatoxins
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxins

RASFF Alert – STEC E.coli – Bovine Carcass

RASFF

STEC (stx+;eae+) in bovine carcass from Belgium in France

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Raisins

RASFF

Ochratoxin A (68 mg/kg – ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan, via Lithuania in Latvia