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New Zealand – Apna Spice and Grocery store brand Sesame Seed – Salmonella

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Apna Spice and Grocery store is recalling a specific batch of Sesame seed due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product identification

Product type

Sesame Seed

Name of product (size)

Sesame Seed (sold in bulk bin)

Date marking

The product sold between 12 July 2024 to 19 July 2024.

Package size and description

 The product is sold in bulk bin.

Distribution

The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product is sold at Apna Spice and Grocery store – 165 Great South Road Manurewa, Auckland.

Consumer advice

Consumers are asked to check the date of sesame seed purchase.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Apna Spice and Grocery store:

  • Phone: : 09 266 3919
  • Address: 165 Great South Road Manurewa, Auckland.

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New Zealand – My Food Bag Ltd White Sesame Seed and products containing sesame seeds – Salmonella

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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19 July 2024: This recall has been updated to include various products containing sesame seed, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

19 July 2024: My Food Bag is recalling a specific batch of White Sesame Seed and various products containing sesame seeds, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product identification
Product type Sesame seed
Name of product (size) White Sesame Seed (10g)
Batch marking AAI/3890
Package size and description The product is sold in a 10g paper packet.
Distribution The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product was delivered through My Food Bag between 6 July and 22 July 2024.
Product identification
Product type Condiments
Name of product (size) and date marking (Best before date) Ssamjang (50g) – 3/08/2024

Ssamjang (100g) – 3/08/24, 08/08/24

Falafel Paste (100g) – 6/08/2024

Sesame Peanut Dressing (50g) – 22/08/2024

Gluten Free Korean Soy chilli Sauce (100g) – 27/08/2024

Korean Soy Chilli Sauce (50g, 100g) – 27/08/2024

Korean Sticky Chilli Sauce (100g) – 10/10/2025, 15/01/25, 16/01/25

Creamy Roasted Sesame Dressing (50g, 100g) – 15/08/2024

Wasabi Ginger Dressing (50g, 100g) – 17/08/2024, 28/07/24

Korean Sticky Chilli Sauce (100g) – 27/12/2024
Distribution The products have not been exported.

The products were delivered through My Food Bag between 6 July and 22 July 2024.

Consumer advice

Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. Affected product should be disposed of.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact My Food Bag Ltd:

  • Phone: 0800 46 93 66
  • Address: 56 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland.

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New Zealand – Various Bread Products containing Sesame Seeds – Salmonella

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Various brands of bread products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. These products contain sesame seeds sourced from Davis Trading Company Ltd.

Product identification
Name of product (size) Dough Boys Limited (Daily Bread) Hamburger Buns and Ham and Cheese Croissants
Date marking Products purchased on 18/07/2024 with a best before date of 19/07/2024
Distribution The products are sold at Dough Boys Limited (Daily Bread) stores throughout Auckland.

The products have not been exported.
Who to contact If you have questions, contact Dough Boys Limited.

Phone: 021 799 240.

Consumer advice

Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

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New Zealand – Bare Refill Grocery brand White Sesame Seeds – Salmonella

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Bare Market Limited is is recalling a specific batch of Bare Refill Grocery brand White Sesame Seeds due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product identification
Product type

Sesame seed

Name of product (size)

White Sesame Seeds

Date marking

Sold from 26/06/2024 to 19/07/2024.

Package size and description

The product is sold in bulk food bin.
Distribution

The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product is sold at Bare Refill Grocery, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton.

Notes

This recall does not affect any other products sold from Bare Refill Grocery.

Consumer advice
Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to the retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact
If you have questions, contact Bare Market Limited:

Phone: 027 214 8484
Address: 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton.

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New Zealand – Bin Inn brand Sesame Seed – Salmonellla

Posted on July 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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 Selected stores from Bin Inn Retail Group Ltd are recalling a specific batch of Sesame Seed due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product identification

Product type

Sesame Seed

Name of product (size)

Sesame Seed (sold in bulk bins and various sized bags and jars)

Notes

This recall does not affect any other products sold from Bin Inn stores.

Distribution

The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product has been sold at the following Bin Inn stores:

Bin Inn store Address Package size and description Dates sold Best before date

Bin Inn Bethlehem

Bethlehem Shopping Centre, 19 Bethlehem Road, Tauranga

Bulk Bin, Plastic bags of various sizes

13 June 2024 to 18 July 2024

02/2026

Bin Inn Feilding

85 Kimbolton Road, Feilding

Bulk Bin, 200g Jar

25 June 2024 to 18 July 2024

02/2026

Bin Inn Hamilton East

Hamilton East Shopping Centre 15/20 Clyde Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton

Bulk Bin

17 June 2024 to 18 July 2024

 

Bin Inn Palmerston North

688 Main Street, Terrace End, Palmerston North

Bulk Bin

18 June 2024 to 05 July 2024

 

Bin Inn Whakatāne

22 Richardson Street, Whakatāne

Bulk Bin 

Bags of various sizes

04 July 2024 to 18 July 2024

02/2026

Consumer advice

Consumers are asked to check the date and location of sesame seed purchase.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Bin Inn Retail Group Ltd:

  • Phone: 07 575 6939.

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New Zealand – My Food Bag Ltd White Sesame Seed and products containing sesame seeds – Salmonella

Posted on July 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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19 July 2024: This recall has been updated to include various products containing sesame seed, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

19 July 2024: My Food Bag is recalling a specific batch of White Sesame Seed and various products containing sesame seeds, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Product type Sesame seed
Name of product (size) White Sesame Seed (10g)
Batch marking AAI/3890
Package size and description The product is sold in a 10g paper packet.
Distribution The product is imported from India.

The product has not been re-exported.

The product was sold through My Food Bag between 6 July and 15 July 2024.
Product identification
Product type Sauces
Name of product (size) and date marking (Best before date) Sesame Peanut Dressing 50g – 22/08/2024

Gluten Free Korean Soy chilli Sauce 100g – 17/08/2024, 27/08/2024

Korean Soy Chilli Sauce (50g, 100g) – 27/08/2024

Korean Sticky Chilli Sauce 100g – 1/10/2025

Creamy Roasted Sesame Dressing (50g, 100g) – 15/08/2024

Wasabi Ginger Dressing (50g, 100g) – 17/08/2024

Korean Sticky Chilli Sauce 100g – 27/12/2024
Distribution The products have not been exported.

The products were delivered through My Food Bag between 6 July and 20 July 2024.

Consumer advice

Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. Affected product should be disposed of.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact My Food Bag Ltd:

  • Phone: 0800 46 93 66
  • Address: 56 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland.

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New Zealand – Davis Trading Company Ltd is recalling a specific batch of their Sesame Seed, due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

Posted on July 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Product identification
Product type Sesame Seed
Name of product (size) Sesame Seed
Batch marking Batch No: AAI/3890

P.O No. 780004
Package size and description The product is sold in a 1kg plastic packet.
Distribution The product is imported from India.

The product is sold at Davis Food Ingredients at 91-93 Carbine Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland.

The product has not been re-exported.

Point of sale notice for retailers

If you are a retailer of the products in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.

Point of sale notice – Sesame Seed [PDF, 77KB]

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the Batch No. and P.O No. on the product label.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

More information on Salmonella

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Davis Trading Company Ltd:

  • Phone: 09 574 2250
  • Address: 91-93 Carbine Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland, 1060.

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New Zealand – Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste – Salmonella

Posted on July 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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7 July 2024: AB World Foods Pty Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste (160g) due to possible presence of Salmonella.

Product type Tahini
Name of product (size) Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste (160g)
Batch marking 3355
Date marking BEST BEFORE: 06 2025
Package size and description The product is sold in a 160g jar.
Distribution The product is imported from Australia and manufactured in Poland.

The product has been sold by Foodstuffs South Island in selected supermarkets throughout the South Island.

The product has not been re-exported.

Point of sale notice for retailers

If you are a retailer of the product in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.

Point of sale notice – Al’Fez Natural Tahini Paste [PDF, 99KB]

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the date marking and batch number on the product.

Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact AB World Foods Pty Ltd:

  • Phone: 0800 44 96 60.

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New Zealand – South Island shellfish biotoxin warnings – PSP

Posted on April 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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MARLBOROUGH

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Reason for alert Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)
Date warning issued Media release: 24 April 2024
Affected area Inner Queen Charlotte Sound – Anakiwa to West Head and Dieffenbach Point.
Shellfish affected Affected shellfish include bivalve shellfish such as mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), Cook’s turban, and kina (sea urchin).

Note, cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.

Pāua, crab, and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process. Finfish are not affected by this warning.
Symptoms Symptoms typically appear between 10 minutes and 3 hours after ingestion and may include:

  • numbness and a tingling (prickly feeling) around the mouth, face, and extremities (hands and feet)
  • difficulty swallowing or breathing
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhoea
  • paralysis and respiratory failure and in severe cases, death.
Other information Paralytic shellfish toxins have been detected in shellfish at levels three times over the safe limit of 0.8mg/kg set by New Zealand Food Safety. Ongoing testing will continue and any changes will be communicated accordingly.

Map of affected area

Map showing the area covered by the lobster biotoxin alert, from the inner Queen Charlotte Sound, as well as near Collingwood in Golden Bay.

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New Zealand – Prolife Foods Value Pack and Refill Pack Products Containing Peanuts – Aflatoxin

Posted on April 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Last reviewed: 
Value Pack (VP) brand Nuts and Raisins 400g
Value Pack (VP) brand Roasted Salted Peanuts 400g
Value Pack (VP) brand Roasted Salted Peanuts 750g
Refill Pack Roasted Nut Mix 850g
Refill Pack Raw Nut Mix 850g
Product identification
Product type Snack Foods
Name of product (size) and Date marking Value Pack brand and VP brand Nuts and Raisins 400g
Best Before 29 SEP 2024

Value Pack brand and VP brand Roasted Salted Peanuts 400g
Best Before 08 OCT 2024 and 15 OCT 2024

Value Pack brand Roasted Salted Peanuts 750g
Best Before 08 OCT 2024

Refill Pack Roasted Nut Mix 850g
Best Before 05 OCT 2024

Refill Pack Raw Nut Mix 850g
Best Before 05 OCT 2024
Package size and description The products are sold in clear plastic packaging.
Distribution The products are sold in selected supermarkets and retail outlets throughout New Zealand.

The products are not sold at Countdown and Woolworths stores.

A Food Recall Notice is displayed at stores where affected product has been sold.

The affected products are not available overseas.

Point of sale notice for retailers

If you are a retailer of the products in this recall, download a copy of the point of sale notice. You need to display it in your store for one month.

Point of sale notice – Prolife Foods Value Pack [PDF, 146KB]

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