Category Archives: Mould/Mold

Germany – Biscotti Darlings – filled with strawberry cream – Mold/Mould

Posted on October 31, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication: October 30, 2023
Product name:

Biscotti Darlings – filled with strawberry cream

Manufacturer (distributor):

TJX Germany Ltd. & Co. KG (“TK Maxx”) Peter-Müller-Straße 18 40468 Düsseldorf Sales via TK Maxx branches

Reason for warning:

The product is being recalled because mold was found in it, which could lead to a possible safety issue.

Packaging Unit: 140g
Durability: 03/03/2024 (030323), 05/25/2024 (052523)
Lot identification: 030323, 052523
Additional Information:

Further information can be found in the enclosed customer information.

Click to access PR24BISC_Biscotti_Darlings_(TK_DE).pdf

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Germany – Patisserie Zebra cakes (6 pieces/180 g) – Mold/Mould

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Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

October 30, 2023

Product name:

Patisserie Zebra cakes (6 pieces/180 g) Affected are the items with the following GTIN (number is under the barcode) and expiry dates mentioned below: GTIN: 8714065111503 – Expiry date & batch number: 02-11-23 1K25, 03-11 -23 1K26 and 08-11-23 1K31

Manufacturer (distributor):

Partijgoederenhandel Mandemakers Ierlandstraat 11 5171 PD Kaatsheuvel Netherlands The sale took place in branches of Action Deutschland GmbH

Reason for warning:

The product may contain mold before the expiry date, which gives the cakes an unusual smell and taste.

Packaging Unit: 180g
Lot identification: 02-11-23 1K25, 03-11-23 1K26 and 08-11-23 1K31
Additional Information:

Reference is made to the attached customer information.

Click to access DE_Code+99+Poster+EN+recall+zebra+cakejes+(180gr.)+final+(1).pdf

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Luxembourg – Zebra cakes from the Patisserie brand – Mold/Mould

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The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration informs of the potential presence of mold in the following product in Luxembourg:

Name Zebra cakes
Brand Pastry shop
Barcode 8714065111503
Minimum Durability Date (MBD) 02/11/2023
Batch 1K25

Problem  : Possible presence of mold before the end of the minimum durability date

The product can be distributed by different points of sale in Luxembourg.

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RASFF Alert- Mold/Mould – Edam Cheese

Posted on October 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Mould on EDAM cheese from Spain in Switzerland and France

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Norway – Ringnes AS withdraws Hamar Lillehammer Christmas soda and Dahl’s Christmas soda – Mold/Mould

Posted on October 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Matportalen

Christmas soda from Ringnes AS is withdrawn from the market due to a defective/leaking cap. There is a risk of mold developing in the products due to the introduction of oxygen.

About. 350,000 bottles of Christmas soda have been sold throughout the country, both to grocery stores, kiosks, petrol stations and catering establishments. 

The consumer can return the unopened product back to the store for compensation.

Contact:
Quality manager Anett Christensen, Ringnes AS, tel. 95 70 84 07 , e-mail: anett.christensen@ringnes.no

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RASFF Alerts – Mold/Mould – Pasta – Brown Rice – Butter

Posted on October 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Mold in pasta product from Belgium in the Netherlands

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Mold, musty odor and possibly yeast in Brown rice from The Netherlands in Belgium

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Mold in single portion of butter from Italy in Croatia

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Canada – Genuine Health brand Fermented Vegan Proteins+ Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar recalled due to mould

Posted on October 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Summary

Product
Fermented Vegan Proteins+ Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar
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
National
Online

Issue

Genuine Health brand Fermented Vegan Proteins+ Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar recalled due to mould.

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Czech Republic – WHOLE GRAIN RYE FLOUR – Mycotoxin – Ergot Alkaloids

Posted on October 13, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Mírová pod Kozákovem ( Dubecko 1, 511 01 Mírová pod Kozákovem )
ID: 86688472
Food group: Milled cereal products / Flour and semolina

WHOLE GRAIN RYE FLOUR
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

sum of ergot alkaloids

The legislative limit for the contaminating substance – ergot alkaloids was exceeded several times in the food.

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

Best before date: 01-10-2023
Packaging: PAP bag with label
Quantity of the product in the package: 1 kg
Manufacturer: Michal Zuna, Under the Green Road 1768, Turnov
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 6/21/2023
Reference number: 23-000727-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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RASFF Alert – Mould/Mold- Aspergillus niger- Almonds

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Aspergillus niger mold in almonds from USA in Italy

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Aspergillus niger mold in almonds from USA in Italy

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Aspergillus niger mold in almonds from USA in Italy

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France – Sliced ​​cake 500g – Mold/Mould

Posted on October 11, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Cereals and bakery products
  • Product brand name GOURMET COUNTRY
  • Model names or references Sliced ​​cake 500g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    2006050036936 H23248 Minimum durability date 10/10/2023
    2006050036936 H23249 Minimum durability date 10/11/2023
  • Packaging 500g bag
  • Start/end date of marketing From 09/06/2023 to 10/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographical sales area Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes,  Burgundy-Franche-Comté,  Brittany, Centre-Val de Loire, Grand-Est, Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France, Normandy, New Aquitaine, Occitanie, Pays-de-la-Loire,  Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
  • Distributors ALDI

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