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RASFF Alert- Mold/Mould – Neutral Sweetened Gelled Water

Posted on January 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Presence of mold in neutral sweetened gelled water from France in Italy

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Czech Republic – Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on January 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Žamberk ( Masarykovo náměstí 87, 564 01 Žamberk )
ID: 03392341
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Mold was detected on the surface of the food under the intact packaging in some packages. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

Batch: 21.09.
Best before date: 25/11/2023
Packaging: plastic welded foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 110 g
Manufacturer: Dairy Polná spol. s ro, Za Nádražím 680, 588 13 Polná
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 14/11/2023
Reference number: 24-000005-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on January 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Žamberk ( Masarykovo náměstí 87, 564 01 Žamberk )
ID: 03392341
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

The food had passed its best before date.

The presence of mold was detected on the surface of the food under the intact packaging in all inspected packages. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Batch: 08.09.
Best before date: 11/12/2023
Packaging: plastic welded foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 110 g
Date of sample collection: 14/11/2023
Reference number: 24-000006-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic -Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on January 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Žamberk ( Masarykovo náměstí 87, 564 01 Žamberk )
ID: 03392341
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Jadel – natural, steamed cheese, hand-knitted
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

The food had passed its best before date.

Mold was detected on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Batch: 25.08.
Best before date: 29/10/2023
Packaging: plastic welded foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 110 g
Date of sample collection: 14/11/2023
Reference number: 24-000007-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – To Bio Dinkel-Vollkorn Fusilli – Ergot Alkaloids

Posted on January 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Hodonín ( Konečná 4010/4, 695 01 Hodonín )
ID: 25110161
Food group: Pasta / Pasta with egg products

To Bio Dinkel-Vollkorn Fusilli
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

sum of ergot alkaloids

The maximum permitted limit for the content of ergot alkaloids was exceeded in the food.

Food is not considered safe if it is contaminated with foreign substances.

Ergot alkaloids are produced by the fungus Claviceps purpurea and cause poisoning (ergotism).

Batch: DMT: 11/04/2026
Best before date: 11/04/2026
Packaging: PP
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.5 kg
Manufacturer: Spaichinger Nudelmacher GmbH, Eschenwasen 7, 78549 Spaichingen
Date of sample collection: 3/10/2023
Reference number: 24-000008-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs

Posted on December 29, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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High content of ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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High content of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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RASFF Alert- Mold/Mould – Duck Foie Gras

Posted on December 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Presence of mould in blocks of duck foie gras from France in Belgium and Luxembourg

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Canada – Yoso brand Unsweetened Coconut Plant-Based Yogurt recalled due to Mould/Mold

Posted on December 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Product
Unsweetened Coconut Plant-Based Yogurt
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Retail
Distribution
Alberta
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Ontario

Yoso brand Unsweetened Coconut Plant-Based Yogurt recalled due to mould

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Czech Republic – English bacon – Mold/Mould Visible to the Eye

Posted on December 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Uherský Brod – Újezdec ( Spožových 31, 687 34 Uherský Brod – Újezdec )
ID: 06742921
Invalid parameter:

surface appearance
change method. MIBI activities
fungi visible to the eye
scent

There were white mold colonies on the surface of the food. The product smelled of spoilage and had a slimy surface. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

During the inspection, no unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this food were found.

Date of sample collection: 16/10/2023
Reference number: 23-000914-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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France – Madeleines, Cakes, Financiers, Brownies – Mold/Mould

Posted on December 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Cereals and bakery products
Product brand name
Jeannette 1850
Model names or references
Madeleines: Plain, Organic Plain, Almond, Lemon, Chocolate, Raspberry, Choco-Nature, Halloween, Apple, Citrus, Yuzu. Financiers: Almond. Cakes: Plain, Chocolate chips, chocolate chip brownies.
Product identification
Batch Date
All lots Minimum durability date between 12/03/2023 and 01/16/2024
Products List
Product_recall_Jeannette_18_12_23.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Individual plastic bag, box of 10 products, box of 12 products, box of 20 products, box of 40 products.
Start/end date of marketing
From 09/01/2023 to 10/31/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Supermarkets, grocery stores, garden centers, factory shops, individuals.

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