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Belgium – “Organic Pofmaïs” (corn kernels for popcorn – 400g) from the Smaakt brand – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall by Varesa
Product: “Organic Pofmaïs” (corn kernels for popcorn – 400g) from the Smaakt brand.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, Varesa is withdrawing the product “Pofmaïs bio” (corn kernels for popcorn – 400g) from the Smaakt brand from sale and recalling it from consumers because of too high aflatoxin content.

Varesa asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product description:

– Product name: Organic Pofmaïs
– Brand: Smaakt
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 04/07/2024
– Batch number: 83A0123
– Sale period: from 08/03/2023 to 20/03/2023
– Type of packaging: plastic bag
– Weight: 400g

The product was distributed by:

AD Delhaize Dok Noord Dok-Noord 7 9000 Gent
AD Delhaize Zwijnaarde
Oudenaardse Steenweg 80 9000 Gent
Proxy Delhaize Wemmel
Kaasmarkt 51 1780 Wemmel

For further information , contact:

Lisa Lommelen
qa@varesa.be

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France – Apple Strawberry no added sugar 4 x90 G – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Posted on March 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name Baccarat
  • Model names or references Apple Strawberry no added sugar 4 x90 G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    26080567 27/12/2023 Date of minimum durability 27/12/2023
  • Packaging 4 x 90G
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/02/2023 to 20/03/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors ALDI

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Detection of patulin above the regulatory value.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Patulin
  • Additional description of the risk Patulin is a mycotoxin, produced by microscopic fungi which can grow as mold on food products such as cereals or fruits.

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France – Small organic raw milk camembert – STEC E.coli

Posted on March 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Marie-Harel
  • Model names or references Small organic raw milk camembert Marie Harel
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3267031601003 018551 Date of minimum durability 19/03/2023
  • Products List Traca_lot_018551_Petit_cam_Bio_150_g_Marie_Harel.pdfAttachment
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/10/2023 to 03/19/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 61 402 001 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Carrefour / Cora / System U / Leclerc / Auchan / Intermarché

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Strong suspicion of STEC
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

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France – Organic compote gourds without added sugar 4x90g – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Posted on March 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Sweet products
  • Product brand name In BIO
  • Model names or references Organic strawberry apple gourds without added sugar 4x90g Apricot apple gourds without added sugar 4x90g Apple gourds without added sugar 4x90g Apple gourds without added sugar 12x90g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Date
    3256226396817 L9450 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
    3256226396848 L9423 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
    3256226396831 L9282 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
    3256226396862 L9283 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
  • Packaging Gourds 90 g
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EMB84080E
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Magasins U

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Physico-chemical risk
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Patulin

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France – Reblochon de Savoie PDO – Staphylococcus aureus

Posted on March 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Val d’Arly cooperative
  • Model names or references Val d’Arly cooperative
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    331128 Date of minimum durability 01/04/2023
  • Packaging FILM PAPER
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/02/2023 to 06/02/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 73 114 001 CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13), ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35), RHONE (69), HAUTE-SAVOIE (74), ESSONNE (91), VAL-D’OISE (95)
  • Distributors Wholesalers for catering professionals

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Possible presence of Staphylococci (precautionary principle)
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Staphylococcus aureus (causative agent of staphylococcal poisoning)

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Belgium Grain Maize for Popcorn – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall from FIDAFRUIT sa
Product: grain maize for popcorn.
Problem: high content of aflatoxins B1.
In agreement with the AFSCA, FIDAFRUIT withdraws grain maize for popcorn from sale and recalls it from consumers due to the high content of aflatoxin B1.
FIDAFRUIT asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt.

Product description Product

name: popcorn corn
Sale period: from January 1, 2023 to date

Jars Louis Delhaize 225g – LOT / DDM: 21/12/23
Match Lux trays. 250g – BATCH / DDM: 23/12/23
FIDAFRUIT trays 225g – LOT / DDM: 20/12/23
FIDAFRUIT jars 250g
– LOT / DDM: 29/12/23
Organic corn popcorn
BAGS in boxes of 25KG – LOT 2022-446 / DDM: 09/2024

The product was distributed by:

LOUIS DELHAIZE – SA DELFOOD NV
RUE DE L’ESPÉRANCE, 84 – 6061 MONTIGNIES-SUR-SAMBRE

ITM MUSKETEERS
RUE DU BOSQUET 4, 1348 LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE BELGIUM

EUROGIJBELS
ACACIASTRAAT, 21 B2440 GEEL

NICOLAI FRUIT
NIJVERHEIDSLAAN 5100 BUS 1 – 3800 SINT-TRUIDEN

LEGU-FRUIT
MARCHE DE LIEGE G6 4020 LIEGE

TERRABIO SPRL
AVENUE DES TANNEURS 60, 1000 BRUSSELS

BEHERETE MARKET TERRABIO
AVENUE DES TANNEURS 58, 1000 BRUSSELS

For further information , contact: info@fidafruit.be

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LUXEMBOURG – POPCORN CORN OF DIFFERENT BRANDS (CORA, CORA NATURE BIO, VEGEDRY) AND BULK SALE – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration is recalling the following products in Luxembourg:

Name Corn Popcorn
Brand Kora
Unit 320g
bar code 5400134407525
Dates of Minimum Durability (MDD) 08/30/2023; 09/13/2023; 12/10/2023; 10/18/2023
Name Corn Popcorn
Brand Cora Nature Organic
Unit 320g
bar code 5400134407969
Dates of Minimum Durability (MDD) 08/30/2023; 10/12/2023
Name Organic Popcorn Corn
Brand Vegetry
Unit 500g
bar code 5413612350190
Dates of Minimum Durability (MDD) 25/10/2023; 17/12/2023
Name Organic Popcorn Corn
Brand Bulk sale
Sale period from 02/01/2023 to 16/03/2023

Danger  : Too high aflatoxin content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the temperature and humidity level 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 confirmed in Luxembourg by: Cora

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Cora Recall Notification

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Belgium – Corn Popcorn from the Pit & Pit brand.

Posted on March 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall by Pit & Pit
Product: Corn Popcorn from the Pit & Pit brand.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing the Pit & Pit brand’s “Popcorn Maize” product from sale and recalling it from consumers because of an excessively high aflatoxin content.

Pit & Pit asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it. A free return label can be requested by sending an email with the photo of the label to help@pit-pit.com. Upon receipt of the return, the product will be refunded.

Product description:

– Product name: Corn Popcorn
– Brand: Pit & Pit
– Type of packaging: transparent jar with black lid
– Expiry date (BDD): 30/09/2024
– Weight and batch numbers:

o 450g – Lot: ULTGVTF8 o 1.3kg – Lot: ULTGVTF9

The product was sold online, via the website www.pit-pit.com .

For any additional information, please contact: help@pit-pit.com .

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Luxembourg – MATCH BRAND POPCORN CORN – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Fidafruit *  is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Name Popcorn grain corn
Brand Match
Unit 250g
bar code 5410781251068
MDD 23/12/2023
Sale period from 03/01/2023 to 03/16/2023

Danger  : Too high aflatoxin content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the temperature and humidity level 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 confirmed in Luxembourg by: Match/Smatch

Information Source: Match Recall Notification

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Luxembourg – SMALL CAMEMBERT WITH RAW MILK 150G FROM THE GILLOT BRAND – STEC E.coli

Posted on March 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Gillot SAS is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Nom Small Camembert with raw milk
Marque GILLOT
Unit  150g
Code barre 3 26703 1 60101 0
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 23/03/2023
Lot 018551

Danger: Possible presence of E. coli STEC – Escherichia coli likely to produce toxins (shigatoxins)

E. coli STEC can cause food poisoning which can occur within a week after consumption and result in gastrointestinal disorders often accompanied by cramps. These symptoms may be aggravated in young children, immunocompromised subjects and the elderly. People who have consumed these products and have these symptoms are invited to consult a doctor and report this consumption to him.

Click to access prp10-cen-rf21-communiqu-de-presse-recall-gillot-petit-camembert-bio-fr.pdf

Confirmed sale in Luxembourg by: Delhaize

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Gillot SAS recall notification

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