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Czech Republic – Highlands – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on November 17, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:

MINH SAN DANG

Starý Mateřov ( Starý Mateřov 38, 530 02 Starý Mateřov )

ID: 27559033

Food group: Meat and meat products / Durable meat products

Highlands

Category: Dangerous foods

Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

There was mold visible to the naked eye on the surface of the product. 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 had an unknown expiration date.

Quantity of the product in the package:	1.054 kg
Date of sample collection:	26/09/2023
Reference number:	23-000838-SZPI-CZ

The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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RASFF Alerts – Yeasts and Moulds – Stirred Yoghurts

Posted on November 17, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF

Presence of yeasts and moulds in stirred and steamed yoghurts from France in Ireland and the UK

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Sweden – Plivit Trade recalls Klas corn flour and corn grits – Mycotoxins – Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin

Posted on November 9, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

Plivit Trade is recalling Klas finely ground cornmeal and polenta cornmeal with best-by dates 2024-03-13 and 2024-04-28.

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Singapore – Not to consume a kind of bread product with possible presence of mould

Posted on November 8, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

CFS

Issue Date	7.11.2023
Source of Information	Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan
Food Product	Bread product
Product Name and Description	Product name: BASE BREAD (Cinnamon) Brand: BASE BREAD Place of origin: Japan Net weight: 81 grams Best Before: October 23, 2023 to December 12, 2023 Seller: BASE FOOD
Reason For Issuing Alert	The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, that the above-mentioned product was being recalled in Japan as the product might contain mould.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety	Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the seller for follow-up. A preliminary investigation revealed that the above-mentioned seller had sold the affected batch of product concerned to Hong Kong. The CFS has instructed the above-mentioned seller to stop sale and remove from shelves the affected products, and to initiate a recall. The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.
Advice to the Trade	Stop using or selling the affected batch of product concerned immediately if they possess them.
Advice to Consumers	Stop consuming the affected product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned
Further Information	The CFS press release Enquiries about the recall can be made to the seller (hotline: +81 03-6416-8905 or email: contact_hk@basefood.co.jp) or to relevant retailers.

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Czech Republic – Grana Padano – Mold/Mould

Posted on November 8, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:

Tesco Stores CR as

Brno ( Netroufalky 770/14, 625 00 Brno )

ID: 45308314

Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Grana Padano

Category: Dangerous foods

Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Some of the inspected packages had colonies of mold on the surface of the food, these packages had a leak at the seam of the package. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.

Batch:	Lot: L35321403
Best before date:	25/11/2023
Packaging:	PP with welds and printing
Quantity of the product in the package:	0.2 kg
Country of origin:	Italy
Date of sample collection:	19/09/2023
Reference number:	23-000794-SZPI-CZ

The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic – Melted sliced cheese with cheddar – Visible Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:

KoolecBar sro

“Big Boss Motorsport”

Olomouc ( Nemilany 308, 783 01 Olomouc )

ID: 07441690

Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Melted sliced cheese with cheddar

Category: Dangerous foods

Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

It was a raw material for the preparation of dishes.

There were colonies of mold on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The sample was taken from the loaded package. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch:	L 3 136A51
Expiration date:	02/09/2024
Packaging:	Unwrapped original PP/PE packaging
Quantity of the product in the package:	1.033 kg
Date of sample collection:	20/09/2023
Reference number:	23-000779-SZPI-CZ

The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Italy – FORMAGGINI 280G – Mold/Mould

Posted on November 8, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : SAPOR DI CASCINA

Name : FORMAGGINI 280G

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 6 November 2023

Documentation

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Czech Republic – Scamorza, an Italian cheese – Visible Mould/Mold

Posted on November 8, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:

Lidl Czech Republic vos

Pardubice ( Hůrka 1950, 530 12 Pardubice )

ID: 26178541

Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Scamorza, an Italian cheese

Category: Dangerous foods

Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

In some of the inspected packages, there were mold colonies visible to the naked eye on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

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

Best before date:	04/10/23
Packaging:	PP foil
Quantity of the product in the package:	300 g
Manufacturer:	Diano Casearia SpA, Via Cavarelli 5, IT-84038 Sassano (SA)
Country of origin:	Italy
Date of sample collection:	8/25/2023
Reference number:	23-000757-SZPI-CZ