Category Archives: mold

Denmark – Mold in vegan nuggets

Posted on June 30, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Rømer Vegan is recalling a batch of vegan nuggets, as there is a risk of mold in the products.

Recalled Foods , Published: June 30, 2021

Modified June 30, 2021

Which food:
Rømer Vegan Nuggets Organic
Net Weight: 250 grams
Best before date: 19/07/2021, 21/07/2021, 26/07/2021
EAN barcode: 5708665800144

Sold in:
Irma stores throughout the country.

Company recalling:
Rømer Vegan, Vrinners Bygade 45, 8420 Knebel Cause: The company has found that there is a risk of mold in the products. Risk: Mold formation means that the products are considered unsuitable as food. Advice for consumers: The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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RASFF Alerts – Moulds – Maize Cobs

Posted on June 25, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF

Spoilage of maize cobs infested with moulds from Morocco in Spain

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USA – Arizona: Marijuana products recalled due to possible contamination with Salmonella or Aspergillus fungus

Posted on June 24, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Outbreak News Today

Arizona state health officials announced Wednesday that multiple Arizona marijuana establishments and dispensaries are initiating a voluntary recall of specific marijuana products due to possible contamination with Salmonella or Aspergillus.

To date, no illnesses have been reported. This announcement is being made out of an abundance of caution. Patients who have purchased potentially contaminated products should not ingest, inhale, or otherwise consume them and should dispose of them. If you have already consumed any of the products and have any of the symptoms described below, please contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency care in the event of an emergency.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is advising purchasers to dispose of the products in the link aboe, which were found in laboratory tests to be positive for Salmonella or Aspergillus:

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Denmark – Risk of mold growth in Organic mayonnaise

Posted on June 22, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

DVFA

Scandic Food A / S is recalling REMA 1000 Organic Mayonnaise, as there is a risk of mold growth in the product

Recalled Foods , Published: June 21, 2021

What food:

REMA 1000 Organic Mayonnaise

Net content: 210g

Best before date: 21-02-2022

Lot: L2

Sold in:

REMA 1000 stores nationwide

Company recalling:

Scandic Food A / S

Cause:

There is a risk of mold growth in the product.

Risk:

Mold growth means that the product is considered unsuitable as food.

Advice for consumers:

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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Czech Republic – Tourist durable salami – Mould

Posted on June 18, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Potravinynapranyri

Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:

Slezske uzeniny, sro

“Silesian sausages”

Prerov ( Kojetinska 3133/10, 750 02 Prerov )

Company ID: 07329709

Food group: Meat and meat products / Durable meat products

Tourist durable salami

Category: Dangerous food

Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

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

The food had a broken package.

Lots:	L: 54
Date of minimum durability:	06/14/2021
Packaging:	Original (PE cover)
Quantity of product in package:	0.954 kg
Date of sampling:	May 20, 2021
Reference number:	21-000164-CAFIA-CZ

The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Czech Republic – Balviten gluten free BRIOCHE – Moulds

Posted on June 18, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:

Lidl Czech Republic vos

Prostejov ( Ujezd 2169/19, 796 01 Prostejov )

Company ID: 26178541

Food group: Bakery products / Breads

Balviten gluten free BRIOCHE

Category: Dangerous food

Unsatisfactory parameter: mold visible to the eyeUnder the intact casing, mold colonies visible to the naked eye were visible on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food has not expired.

Date of minimum durability:	05/22/2021
Packaging:	plastic transparent tray sealed from above with colored foil
Quantity of product in package:	200 g
Producer:	Balviten Sp.zoo Al.Korfantego 191, PL-40-153 Katowice
Country of origin:	Poland
Date of sampling:	13. 4. 2021
Reference number:	21-000166-CAFIA-CZ

The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Czech Republic – HIGHLANDS – Mould

Posted on June 18, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:

Cuong Hoang Kim

Tovacov ( Zvolenov 667, 75101 Tovacov )

Company ID: 63166682

Food group: Meat and meat products / Durable meat products

HIGHLANDS

Category: Dangerous food

Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

Colonies of white fungi appeared on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

During the inspection, unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this product were not found. The product did not expire, which was shortened according to the data / instructions on the package “Use within 4 days after unpacking”.

Lots:	L: 0852024675
Date of minimum durability:	04/24/2021
Producer:	MP Krasno, as, Hranicka 430/34, Krasno nad Becvou, 757 01 Valasske Mezirici
Country of origin:	Czechia
Date of sampling:	22. 4. 2021
Reference number:	21-000163-CAFIA-CZ

The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Denmark – Risk of mold in wheat buns with vanilla cream

Posted on June 16, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

DVFA

Pågen A / S is recalling Pågen Vanillas, as mold has been found in the product following a number of consumer inquiries.

Recalled Foods , Published: June 15, 2021

What foods:
Pågen Vanilla (see picture here )
Net Contents: 220g
Expiry date: 29.06.2021-07.07.2021
EAN number: 7311070006230

Sold at:
The product is sold in grocery stores throughout the country.

Company recalling:
Pågen A / S

Reason:
After receiving a number of consumer inquiries, the company has established that there is a risk of mold in the products with the mentioned expiry dates.

Risk:
Mold formation makes the product unfit for human consumption.

Advice for consumers: The Danish
Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.