E.Coli STEC sheep meet from New Zealand in Italy
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Ergot alkaloids in rye flour from France in Belgium and Ireland
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Soul Cedar Farm in Quilcene, Washington is voluntarily recalling all batches of shelf-stable Zesty Sweet Peppers because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin, according to the Washington State Department of Health. As of April 19, 2022 there are no reports of illness that are associated with the consumption of this product.
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Recall by Maalderij Roosens NV
Product: Fine rye flour (2.5kg) of the brand ‘t Korenveld.
Problem: Presence of ergot alkaloids.
In agreement with the FASFC, Maalderij Roosens withdraws the product “fine rye flour” (2.5kg) of the brand ‘t Korenveld from sale and recalls it from consumers due to the presence of ergot alkaloids rye. Ergot alkaloids (EA) are mycotoxins produced by several species of fungi of the genus “claviceps”.
Maalderij Roosens asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where it can be exchanged for a new one.
Product description
– Product name: Rye flour
– Brand: ‘t Korenveld
– Best before dates (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 21-08-2022, 04-09-2022 , 15-09-2022 & 16-09-2022
– Batch numbers: see DDM
– Sales period: from 21/02/2022 to 28/03/2022
– Type of packaging: Brown paper bag with inscription ‘ t Korenveld and blue and white label.
– Weight: 2.5kg
The product was distributed by:
Aerts-Hellings Sint Oederodeseweg 51 NL-5681 PJ Best
De Ridder Goossens Schoolstraat 33 2520 Ranst
Geukens Willy Wilders 87 2440 Geel
Haesen-Mertens Velveken 3 2440 Geel
Habbyvoeders Donckers Mortelstraat 13 2960 Brecht
Horta Brasschaat Miksebaan 195 2
Leyen Karel Venlosesteenweg 136 3680 Maaseik
Horta Bornem Klein Mechelen 35 2880 Bornem
For further information , contact:
Mr. Vincent Gysels tel. 03 658 58 88 – vincent@maalderijroosens.be
Maalderij Roosens, Metropoolstraat 3-4, 2900 Schoten
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In agreement with the FASFC, Maalderij De Weerdt bv withdraws the rye flour “Roggemeel” of the Maalderij De Weerdt brand from sale and recalls it from consumers due to the presence of ergot alkaloids in rye.
Maalderij De Weerdt bv asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. The purchase price will be refunded to you.
Product description :
– Product name: “Roggemeel” rye flour
– Brand: Maalderij De Weerdt
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): all BDDs
– Product number lot(s): all lots
– Sale period: from 03/17/2022 to 04/15/2022
– Type of packaging: paper bag
– Weight: 5 kg
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The product was distributed by:
Maalderij De Weerdt bv – Meester Van der Borghtstraat 53, 2580 Putte.
For further information , contact:
Bart Willems
0474/986/111
de_Maalder@telenet.be
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Delhaize recalls the following products:
| name | Italian mix |
| Mark | Delhaize |
| EAN code | 5400112326770 |
| Date of minimum durability (MDD) | All dates between 06/16/2022 and 08/27/2022 |
| Sale period | from 29/12/2021 to 25/03/2022 |
| name | Mix of nuts with dried olives |
| Mark | Delhaize |
| EAN code | 5400113689720 |
| Date of minimum durability (MDD) | All dates between 06/12/2022 and 08/18/2022 |
| Sale period | from 29/12/2021 to 25/03/2022 |
| name | Shelled pistachios |
| Mark | Delhaize |
| EAN code | 5400112508633 |
| Date of minimum durability (MDD) | All dates between 06/21/2022 and 09/11/2022 |
| Sale period | from 29/12/2021 to 25/03/2022 |
Danger : Too high aflatoxin content
Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the degree of temperature and humidity of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.
Sale in Luxembourg by: Delhaize
Source of Information: Delhaize Recall Notification
Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .
Click to access Communique-de-presse-Recall-Delhaize-Luxembourg.pdf
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| product sold between 01/03/22 and 06/03/22 | ||
Recall from Delhaize
Product: SHELLED PISTACHIOS, ITALIAN MIX and MIXED NUTS WITH DRIED OLIVES.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
Delhaize asks its customers not to consume and to bring the products below back to the store.
In collaboration with the FASFC, Delhaize has decided to withdraw these products from the market and to recall them from consumers due to too high aflatoxin content.
Product information:
Name: SHELLED PISTACHIOS
Brand: Delhaize
EAN code: 5400112508633 Best
before: all dates between 06/21/2022 and 09/11/2022
Name: ITALIAN MIX
Brand: Delhaize
EAN code: 5400112326770 Best
before: all dates between 06/16/2022 and 08/27/2022
Name: MIXED NUTS WITH DRIED OLIVES
Brand: Delhaize
EAN code: 5400113689720 Best
before: all dates between 06/12/2022 and 08/18/2022
Marketing period: from 29/12/2021 to 25/03/2022
Every day, Delhaize carries out hundreds of internal quality controls in order to guarantee the quality and food safety of its products at all times.
In the meantime, Delhaize has already taken all affected products off the shelves and tightened checks on products and suppliers. Customers who have purchased these products are asked not to consume them. Customers have the option of returning the products in question to the point of sale where they purchased them. Reimbursement for each affected item is guaranteed.
Other products of the same assortment are not affected and can therefore be consumed in complete safety. Delhaize would like to apologize for the inconvenience caused.
For further information , customers can contact our Customer Service on the free number 0800/95 713.
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Kerem – mini figs – 250g
Exceeding the limit value of the active substance ochratoxin A
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The product has been found to contain the pathogenic bacterium Escherichia coli enteropathogenic (EPEC), which causes diarrheal diseases.
| Lots: | L3907 |
| Expiration date: | 10/12/2021 |
| Packaging: | PP tray with label |
| Quantity of product in package: | 0.1 kg |
| Producer: | AN BOEKEL BV, Berrie 1, 1724BB Oudkarspel, The Netherlands |
| Country of origin: |  Netherlands |
| Sampling date: | 4. 10. 2021 |
| Reference number: | 22-000095-CAFIA-CZ |
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