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RASFF Alert- Mold/Mould – Apple Juice

Posted on October 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Mold in mold found in the lids of the product (apple juice) in Sweden and Denmark

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USA – Lunds & Byerlys Voluntarily Recalls L&B Lone Star Dip Due to Potential Mold/Mould

Posted on October 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Image 1 – Image, Labeling, L&B Lone Star Dip, on top of a clear plastic container

Edina, Minn. (October 4, 2024) – Lunds & Byerlys is voluntarily recalling approximately 500 containers of L&B Lone Star Dip because of potential mold growth contamination.

The recalled product was sold at Lunds & Byerlys stores throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding area.

Brand Name & Description

Unit Size

UPC

Impacted Best By Date(s)
L&B Lone Star Dip 12 oz. 18169-74197 10-15-24
10-17-24

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. This product concern was first noticed by store employees, and they notified the company’s Quality Assurance team.

If a customer recently purchased the impacted product, they are encouraged to return it to any Lunds & Byerlys for a full refund (no receipt required) or destroy the product immediately.

For additional questions, customers can call 952-548-1400 Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Canada – PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil recalled due to possible mould

Posted on October 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil
Issue
Food – Microbial contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

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

Audience
Retail
Distribution
National

PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil recalled due to possible mould.

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Czech Republic – FRESH BAKER’S YEAST -Visible Mould/Mold

Posted on October 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Turnov ( Nádražní 1437, 51101 Turnov )
ID: 28169387
Food group: Distillery products / Yeast

FRESH BAKER’S YEAST
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

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

The food had an expired use-by date.

Expiration date: 09.07.24
Packaging: other
Date of sample collection: 22/08/2024
Reference number: 24-000429-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Czech Republic- SAUSAGE WITH WILD GARLIC – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on September 26, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Nové Město pod Smrkem ( Švermova 953, 463 65 Nové Město pod Smrkem )
ID: 01823094
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated perishable products

SAUSAGE WITH WILD GARLIC
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye
change method. MIBI activities
scent

The food had a slimy surface and smelled of spoilage. There were green and white mold colonies on the surface. The sample was taken from the loaded package. 

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: L: 0540128093
Expiration date: DP: 09.09.24
Packaging: PP bag
Date of sample collection: 09/04/2024
Reference number: 24-000456-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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Canada – Kirkland Signature brand Greek Yogurt (24 pack) recalled due to mould

Posted on September 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
Greek Yogurt (24 pack)
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
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan

Kirkland Signature brand Greek Yogurt (24 pack) recalled due to mould

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RASFF Alert- Mold/Mould – Strawberry Jam

Posted on September 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Mould infestation in strawberry jam from Austria in Croatia, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, South Korea, Switzerland.

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Canada – Margarine recalled in Canada over mold/moulds concerns.

Posted on September 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil because of possible mold/mould in the product.

According to the details published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed nationally in Canada

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Hong Kong – Do not consume a batch of fruit jam with possible presence of Mould

Posted on September 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

CFS

Issue Date 10.9.2024
Source of Information The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission
Food Product Fruit jam
Product Name and Description Product name: Double Fruit Spread Garden Strawberry (70% Fruit) [Naturrein 70% Fruchtreich Garden Erdbeere]

Brand: Darbo

Place of origin: Austria

Net weight: 200 grams

Best-before date: June 21, 2026

Batch/lot number: 0422616 – L 173 4

Importer: Goodwell Sam Cheong Grocery Company Limited
Reason For Issuing Alert The CFS received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product might contain mould and is being recalled.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer concerned for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of product concerned.

For the sake of prudence, the importer concerned has stopped sales, has removed the affected product from shelves and has initiated a recall according to the CFS’s instructions.

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 The trade should stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess it.
Advice to Consumers Not to consume the affected product if they have bought any.
Further Information The CFS press release

Members of the public may call the importer’s hotline at 3972 8980 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.

Enclosed photo is for reference only.Example of product affected for reference only

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USA – FDA issues warnings to water company over mold contamination and infant formula producer lacking Cronobacter testing

Posted on September 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warning letters to Waiakea Bottling Inc. and Graceleigh, Inc., doing business as Sammy’s Milk, for serious violations of food safety regulations. The violations pose potential risks to public health, emphasizing the need for compliance with FDA regulations.

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