Category Archives: mold

Denmark – Mold in cream cheese

DVFA

LACTALIS DANMARK A / S is recalling a batch of cream cheese because there is a risk of mold in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: February 12, 2021

Which food:
Président Rondelé with sea salt ( see picture here )
Net content: 125 grams
Best before date: 03-03-2021
EAN bar code no .: 3228024090167
Lot number: 05H24 358A

Sold in:
Selected COOP, SuperBrugsen, Netto, Føtex and Bilka stores .

Company recalling:
LACTALIS DANMARK A / S

Cause:
There is a risk of mold in the product.

Risk: The
formation of mold means that the product has been assessed as 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.

Germany – Figs from Calabria 250g (dried figs, white) – Moulds

LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 02/08/2021
Product name: Figs from Calabria 250g (dried figs, white) – Fichi di Calabria EAN: 8031969000178 Best before: 09.06.2021 Batch: P.253 / 20 N real, – GmbH
 
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Manufacturer (distributor): Le Antiche Bonta ‘di Calabria srl ​​Via della pace 38, S. Cosmo Albanese (CS), Italy Sales: real, – GmbH

Reason for warning: Mold residues
Packaging Unit:250 g
Durability:06/09/2021
Lot identification: P. 253/20 N
Further information:

Reference is made to the enclosed customer information.

The product was sold regionally in some real markets in Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.

Contact to the responsible authorities:
Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Saxony:poststelle@sms.sachsen.de
Saxony-Anhalt:poststelle@ms.sachsen-anhalt.de
Thuringia:LM-Ueberendung@tlv.thueringen.de
 
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Canada – TerrAscend Canada recalls all lots of Haven St. Rise No.570 Wild Berry THC Infused Gummy and Haven St. Drift No. 470 Sour Watermelon THC Infused Gummy – Mould

CFIA

Affected products

All lots of Haven St. Rise No.570 Wild Berry THC Infused Gummy and Haven St. Drift No. 470 Sour Watermelon THC Infused Gummy

Product description

This recall involves 33 lots of two edible cannabis products produced by TerrAscend Canada. These products were sold through provincially- authorized retailers in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Newfoundland.

Product Name Lot Numbers
Haven St.Rise No.570 Wild Berry THC Infused Gummy 2002172, 2002228, 2002291, 2002307, 2002308, 2002364, 2002366, 2002372,2002374, 2002381, 2002591, 2002593, 2002670, 2002672, 2002674, 2002774, 2002794
Haven St. Drift No. 470 Sour Watermelon THC Infused Gummy 2002230, 2002232, 2002289, 2002311, 2002313, 2002339, 2002341, 2002368, 2002370, 2002595, 2002597, 2002599, 2002601, 2002738, 2002740, 2002742

Hazard identified

The affected product may contain mould. In certain individuals, exposure may result in allergic symptom such as sneezing, coughing, wheezing, runny nose or nasal congestion, and watery or itchy eyes.

The use of, or exposure to a mouldy product may cause temporary adverse health consequences, where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

To date, TerrAscend Canada has received 10 complaints regarding the recalled lots, none of which involved an adverse reaction. Health Canada has not received any complaints or reports of adverse reactions related to the recalled lot.

Number sold

330,927 units of recalled product were sold.

Time period sold

The recalled product was sold from September 2020 to January 2021.

Companies

Recalling Firm
TerrAscend Canada
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-855-837-7295
Distributor
Ontario Cannabis Store
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-844-627-1112
Distributor
British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch
British Columbia
CANADA
Tel: 604-252-7400
Distributor
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis
Alberta
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-272-8876
Distributor
P.E.I Cannabis
Prince Edward Island
CANADA
Tel: 902-368-5551
Distributor
Cannabis NB
New Brunswick
CANADA
Tel: 1-833-821-2195
Distributor
Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba
Manitoba
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-782-0363
Distributor
Cannabis NL
Newfoundland and Labrador
CANADA
Tel: 1-844-757-5986
Distributor
Retailers in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using this product and return unopened product to the retailer where the product was purchased. Open product should be discarded securely, and out of reach of children and young persons.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety complaints related to the use of this cannabis products or any other cannabis product by filling out the online complaint form.

Research – New infrared heat treatment approaches to dry and combat fungal contamination of shelled corn

Wiley Online

Commercial application of infrared (IR) heat has been hampered by a lack of readily available data adaptable to high‐throughput (HT) drying requirements in the grain processing industry. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a continuous flow IR heating system to simultaneously dry and decontaminate corn over various drying bed thicknesses (1.5, 2.7, and 4.5 cm). Additionally, impacts of intermediate tempering treatment and variation of IR emitter angle (zero [E‐0] and 30 [E‐30] degrees) on drying and decontamination of the corn were determined. Although IR heating was able to dry and decontaminate corn at the initial moisture content (MC) of ≈21% wet basis (w.b.), moisture removal was most effective at the least bed thickness (1.5 cm). At 1.5 cm bed thickness, a safe storage MC (<14%) was achieved after 15 min of IR heating. At all the bed thicknesses, IR heating with intermediate tempering resulted in higher fungal inactivation than IR heating without tempering. Infrared heating of corn at 1.5 cm bed thickness plus tempering resulted in a total fungal count (TFC) reduction of 3.1 and 4.6 log CFU/g using IR emitters at E‐30 and E‐0° angles, respectively. However, increasing the bed thickness to 2.7 cm resulted in a TFC reduction of 4.8 and 4.6 log CFU/g using E‐30 and E‐0, respectively. Infrared heating using E‐0, compared to using E‐30, accelerated TFC reduction when corn samples were dried at 1.5 cm bed thickness. These results could help guide the design of HT corn drying and decontamination systems.

Denmark – Layer cake bases with risk of mold – Dagrofa


DVFA

CDC Mould

Dagrofa ApS is recalling layer cake bases, as there is a risk of mold formation. Updated 15.01.21 with correct expiration date, 22.02.2021.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 15, 2021

Modified January 15, 2021

Which food:
Gestus Lyse Lagkagebunde
Best before dates: 22.02.2021
EAN barcode no .: 5701410375416

Sold in: The
store chains MENU, SPAR, Letkøb, Min Købmand, Løvbjerg and a few shops outside the chain.

Company recalling:
Dagrofa ApS

Cause:
There is a risk of mold formation on the layer cake bases.

Risk: The
formation of mold means that the layer cake bases 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.

Denmark – Layer cake bases with risk of mold

DVFA

CDC Fusarium

Coronet Cake Company ApS is recalling layer cake bases, as there is a risk of mold formation.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 18, 2021

Which food:
Our Layer Cake bases, light, 3-part
Best before date: 22.02.2021
EAN bar code no .: 5711044917739

Sold in: The
store chains Bilka, Føtex and Salling throughout the country.

Company recalling:
Coronet Cake Company ApS

Cause:
There is a risk of mold formation on the layer cake bases.

Risk: The
formation of mold means that the layer cake bases 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.

USA – Lavva Voluntarily Recalls a Single Lot of Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurt – Mold

FDA

Recall Limited to Lavva Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurt 5.3 Ounce Dated 2/21/21

Out of an abundance of caution, EVR Foods, INC, parent company to Lavva, is issuing a voluntary recall on its 5.3 ounce Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurt with expiration date 2/21/21. While this SKU and date code cleared strict quality assurance protocols, recent testing indicates a potential mold contamination. No other Lavva products are affected by the recall.

This plant-based yogurt was produced at a manufacturing facility in Norwich, NY, and has only been linked to the single date code. There have been no confirmed illnesses to date.

The recalled Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurts were distributed to retail stores nationwide. The product comes in a 5.3 ounce, colorful plastic cup with a foil lid, marked with lot #022121 on the bottom of the cup which is also used as the expiration date of the product.

Consumers are urged not to eat the product subject to the recall. Anyone who purchased the SKU may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can reach out to hello@lovvelavva.com or 833-885-2882 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has been notified of this recall and is assisting with the process.

About Lavva

Founded in 2017, Lavva is on a mission to realize the full potential of plant-based foods made without compromise. Powered by the world’s lowest carb, highest fat nut called the pili, Lavva’s functional superfoods are minimally processed and made only with real food ingredients — no added sugar, gums, oils, or natural flavors. Founder and CEO Liz Fisher discovered pili nuts while following a strict keto diet during a successful battle with advanced-stage ovarian cancer. Blown away by the pili’s smooth, buttery flavor Liz began blending them with coconut milk and eventually perfected the recipe to become what we know as Lavva’s yogurt today. Lavva currently offers its flagship Lavva yogurt line in six flavors — including two in 16-ounce family sizes — such as Vanilla, Mango, and Strawberry and the market’s first keto-certified vegan yogurt, Molten Lavva. Additionally, Lavva launched its Plant Milks and Creamer in September 2020, bringing a more sustainable alternative to the non-dairy milk category thanks to wild harvested pili trees. The brand is available at retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Kroger, and local natural food stores. All of Lavva’s products are vegan, dairy free, and use organic ingredients whenever possible.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Lavva
 33-885-2882
 hello@lovvelavva.com

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France – Product recall: Carrefour brand basmati rice 1kg bag – Ochratoxin A

Oulah

Product recall: Carrefour brand basmati rice 1kg bag

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of ochratoxin A.

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and return to the point of sale for reimbursement

Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced by several microscopic fungi (genera Penicillium and Aspergillus) and is naturally present in many plant products around the world, such as grains, coffee beans, cocoa and dried fruits.
Only a large quantity of contaminated products can lead to health problems.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3560070837984

▸ Lot
07/01/2022

▸ DLC
07/01/2022

▸ Consumer service contact
For any additional information, you can contact the Carrefour consumer service by dialing N ° Cristal 09 69 39 7000 – non-surcharged call from Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm.

▸ Source
https://www.carrefour.fr/

Iceland – Mould in pasta

MAST

Matvælastofnun warns consumers about two types of La Pasta di Alessandra pasta: Tortellini con ripieno di carne and Tortellini con ripieno di formaggio, due to mold. The company Aðföng, which imports pasta, has stopped selling and recalled the products.

The recall only applies to the following batches:

  • Brand: La Pasta di Alessandra
  • Product name: Tortellini with cornstarch
  • Best before date: 16-10-2021
  • Bar code: 8001195333005
  • Net amount: 1000 g
  • Producer: Nuovo Pastificio Italiano Srl
  • Country of manufacture: Italy
  • Brand: La Pasta di Alessandra
  • Vöruheiti: Tortellini con ripieno di formaggio
  • Best before date: 16-10-2021
  • Bar code: 8001195333029
  • Net amount: 1000 g
  • Producer: Nuovo Pastificio Italiano Srl
  • Country of manufacture: Italy
  • Distribution: In Bónus’ stores

Recalled pasta

Customers who have purchased the products are advised not to consume them and dispose of them, but they can also be returned to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Further information can be obtained from Aðfang’s quality manager by phone 530 5600 or via the email address gaedastjori at adfong.is.

RASFF Alert – Mould – Hazlenuts

European Food Alerts

RASFF

Cladosporium moulds in hazelnuts from Turkey, via Spain in the Netherlands