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Belgium – Delfood Recall – American kind of 350g LOUIS brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

As a precautionary measure and in agreement with Afsca, the firm DELFOOD is withdrawing from sale the 350g plain American trays of the LOUIS brand bearing the batch number 8404220 – DLC 20/10/2020 .

This recall action only concerns the aforementioned product, in very limited quantities, for the batch number communicated.
No other product in the LOUIS range is affected.

We ask that you return the suspicious product (s) you purchased from your store. They will be fully refunded.

The products were marketed at the following points of sale:
Louis Delhaize – JAN BIJLSTRAAT, 17- 9300 AALST
Louis Delhaize – Stuiverstraat, 327- 8400 Oostende
Louis Delhaize – GONTRODE HEIRWEG, 25 -9090 MISS
Louis Delhaize – Margote 18- 9260 WICHELEN
Louis Delhaize – Bellestraat, 16 – 9100 SINT NIKLAAS
Louis Delhaize – PLACE OF GUILLEMINS 2B2- 4000 LIEGE
Louis Delhaize – VILVOORDELAAN, 92 – 1930 ZAVENTEM
Louis Delhaize – PASTOOR VENDELMANSTRT 22 – 1600 SINT-PIETERS-LEEUW
Louis Delhaize – RUE BELLIARD, 141- 1040 BRUSSELS
Louis Delhaize – RUE REPEN VREREN 53 – 1020 LAEKEN
Louis Delhaize – RUE DE L’EGLISE 2 – 5060 MOIGNELEE
Louis Delhaize – PLACE SIMONIS, 2 -1081 KOEKELBERG
Louis Delhaize – RUE DU CROISEAU, 151- 1460 ITTRE
Louis Delhaize – CHAUSSE D’ENGHIEN, 248 -1480 SAINTES
Louis Delhaize – CHAUSSEE DE CHARLEROI, 172 -1060 SAINT-GILLES
Louis Delhaize – DORP 45 -9860 OOSTERZELE
Louis Delhaize – QUAI DES PENICHES, 59 – 1000 BRUXELLES

For any further information , you can contact us on 071/204228 or the quality department of GHL group on 087/680210.

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UK – Precautionary advice on cooking frozen raw breaded chicken products following link to cases of Salmonella

Posted on October 19, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSA

The Food Standards Agency and Public Health England are reminding people to take care when handling and cooking frozen raw breaded chicken products at home, such as nuggets, goujons, dippers, poppers and kievs.

This comes as we investigate a rise in cases of two particular strains of Salmonella Enteritidis (a food poisoning bug) linked to frozen raw breaded processed chicken products. Two product recalls have been undertaken, however further investigations are ongoing.

Nick Phin, Deputy Director of PHE’s National Infection Service, said:

‘From January 2020 there have been 390 cases of Salmonellosis caused by two strains of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to frozen, raw, breaded chicken products.

‘Salmonella generally causes a mild illness, although vulnerable groups like children under five years, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness. Symptoms of a Salmonella infection include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and sometimes vomiting and fever. Anyone who is concerned about symptoms should contact their GP or out of hours service in the first instance.’

Further information on Salmonella can be found on the NHS choices website.

Colin Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer, FSA said:

‘You should always check the cooking instructions on food packaging, as different brands of the same product might have different instructions. Cooking food at the right temperature and for the correct length of time will ensure that any harmful bacteria are killed.

‘We’re not asking you to make changes to the food you buy, but we are asking you to always follow good hygiene practices to help reduce the risk of food poisoning to you and your family.’

Top food hygiene tips:

  • Always carefully check the advice on food packaging and follow the cooking instructions provided
  • If the packaging advises the product should be thawed/defrosted before cooking, follow the instructions
  • Consume or freeze food by its use-by date
  • Wash your hands with soap and water after touching raw chicken products and before you handle ready-to-eat food
  • Avoid cross-contamination by cleaning any surface, plate or utensil that has been in contact with raw meat

Salmonella is a common bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Salmonella can be found in raw meat (processed and unprocessed), undercooked poultry and unpasteurised milk. Inadequate cooking and cross-contamination in the kitchen during food preparation can lead to Salmonellosis.

The following recalls are linked to this Salmonella outbreak:

Aldi recalls Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin’ Chicken because of the possible presence of salmonella

Iceland recalls Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers and Southern Fried Chicken Popsters because of the presence of salmonella

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Netherlands – Important safety warning Butchers Best / 1 the Best Mixed Minced Stroganoff 400 grams Dekamarkt and Dirk – Salmonella

Posted on October 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

packaging stroganoff minced meat

Immediately, DekaMarkt and Dirk have bought Butchers Best / 1 Best Mixed Minced Stroganoff 400 grams with barcode code 2390600 (first 7 digits) and best before date 17-10-2020 from the shelves. After checking, it appeared that salmonella was found in this product.

Customers are urged not to consume the product. If not heated sufficiently, this product may pose a health hazard, especially to young children, the elderly, people with a weakened immune system and pregnant women. Consult your doctor or general practitioner for more information if you have health complaints after eating the said product.

Customers who have purchased the product can return it to a DekaMarkt or Dirk store.

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UK – Precautionary advice on cooking frozen raw breaded chicken products following link to cases of Salmonella

Posted on October 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSA

kswfoodworld Salmonella

The Food Standards Agency and Public Health England are reminding people to take care when handling and cooking frozen raw breaded chicken products at home, such as nuggets, goujons, dippers, poppers and kievs.

This comes as we investigate a rise in cases of two particular strains of Salmonella Enteritidis (a food poisoning bug) linked to frozen raw breaded processed chicken products. Two product recalls have been undertaken, however further investigations are ongoing.

Nick Phin, Deputy Director of PHE’s National Infection Service, said:

‘From January 2020 there have been 390 cases of Salmonellosis caused by two strains of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to frozen, raw, breaded chicken products.

‘Salmonella generally causes a mild illness, although vulnerable groups like children under five years, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness. Symptoms of a Salmonella infection include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and sometimes vomiting and fever. Anyone who is concerned about symptoms should contact their GP or out of hours service in the first instance.’

Further information on Salmonella can be found on the NHS choices website.

Colin Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer, FSA said:

‘You should always check the cooking instructions on food packaging, as different brands of the same product might have different instructions. Cooking food at the right temperature and for the correct length of time will ensure that any harmful bacteria are killed.

‘We’re not asking you to make changes to the food you buy, but we are asking you to always follow good hygiene practices to help reduce the risk of food poisoning to you and your family.’

Top food hygiene tips:

  • Always carefully check the advice on food packaging and follow the cooking instructions provided
  • If the packaging advises the product should be thawed/defrosted before cooking, follow the instructions
  • Consume or freeze food by its use-by date
  • Wash your hands with soap and water after touching raw chicken products and before you handle ready-to-eat food
  • Avoid cross-contamination by cleaning any surface, plate or utensil that has been in contact with raw meat

Salmonella is a common bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Salmonella can be found in raw meat (processed and unprocessed), undercooked poultry and unpasteurised milk. Inadequate cooking and cross-contamination in the kitchen during food preparation can lead to Salmonellosis.

The following recalls are linked to this Salmonella outbreak:

Aldi recalls Roosters Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken and Roosters Breaded Poppin’ Chicken because of the possible presence of salmonella

Iceland recalls Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers and Southern Fried Chicken Popsters because of the presence of salmonella

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France – Product recall: Salaisonniers du Pilat brand Pilat country sausage – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Oulah

Product recall: Salaisonniers du Pilat brand Pilat country sausage

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Those in possession of this product are asked not to consume it and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

People who have consumed this product and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, are invited to consult their attending physician and notify them of this consumption.
Pregnant women should pay special attention to these symptoms, as well as immunocompromised people and the elderly. These symptoms may suggest listeriosis, a disease that can be serious and can take up to eight weeks to incubate.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3595570001771

▸ DDM / DLUO
• 11/21/2020
• 11/23/2020
• 11/28/2020

▸ Lot
2022402

▸ Consumer service contact
La Salaison du Mont Pilat is available to consumers to answer
their questions at the telephone number: “04.77.20.97.23 or by email contact@salaisonsmont-pilat.fr”.

▸ Source
https://www.carrefour.fr/

▸ Photo
https://fr.openfoodfacts.org/

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RASFF – Salmonella – Frozen Chicken Fillets – Chilled Turkey Legs – Black Pepper – Chilled Broiler Quarters – Crushed Paprika Powder – Chicken Breast – Chicken Meat – Chicken Aiguillettes – Chicken Broiler Soup – Raschera Cheese

Posted on October 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (present /25g) in frozen chicken fillets from Poland in France

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium monophasic (1 ,4, [5], 12:i:-) (present /25g) in chilled turkey legs from France in France

RASFF

Salmonella (in 2 out of 10 samples /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (in 4 out of 5 sample /25g) in chilled broiler quarters from Poland in Latvia

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /10g) in crushed paprika from China in Romania

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence (4 in 5 samples)) in chilled broiler quarters from Poland in Latvia

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Infantis (presence /25g) in chilled chicken breast meat from Poland in the Czech Republic

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis in chilled chicken meat from the Netherlands in the Netherlands

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen chicken aiguillettes from Poland in France

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in quick frozen chicken broiler soup set from Lithuania, with raw material from Poland in Lithuania

RASFF

Salmonella (presence /25g) in cheese Raschera from Italy in Italy

RASFF

Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium (presence /25g) in chilled chicken meat in France

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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on October 16, 2020 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Alwatania - Liquid Tahina - 18 kg - front

Recall details

Ottawa, October 15, 2020 – The food safety warning issued on October 11, 2020 has been updated to a food recall warning and includes additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. is recalling Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Alwatania (Arabic characters only) Liquid Tahina 350 g 6 224007 246221 PRO : 20/05/2019
EXP : 19/05/2021
Alwatania (Arabic characters only) Liquid Tahina 750 g 6 224007 246191 PRO : 20/05/2019
EXP : 19/05/2021
Alwatania Liquid Tahina 18 kg None PRO : 20/05/2019
EXP : 19/05/2021

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Background

This warning was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Related recalls

2020-10-11 – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina may be unsafe due to Salmonella

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Belgium – Recall of Vleeswaren Coenen & Co – Chicken salad with curry 150g and meat salad 150g – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on October 15, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, Vleeswaren Coenen & Co is withdrawing from sale the chicken salad with curry “Kip currysla” and meat salad “Vleessalade” and is recalling them to consumers because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Vleeswaren Coenen & Co asks its customers not to consume these products and to bring them back to the point of sale where they were purchased, where they will be reimbursed. Description of the products Product name: Chicken salad with “Kip currysla” curry 150g and meat salad “Vleessalade” 150g Brand: Vleeswaren Coenen & Co Best before date (BBD): 26/10/2020 & 27/10/2020 Lot number: 20204106 & 20204107 Sales period: from 6/10/2020 to 7/10/2020


Type of packaging: plastic jar with lid
Weight: 150g

The product was sold via:

Name of point of sale /

Name of the distribution chain

 Street + number Postal code Municipality (city)
Bakker Vandevelde Sint-Kwintensstraat 2 3350 Inter
Bakker Vanderveken Leuvenselaan 92 3300 Tienen
Bakker Vanderveken Gilainstraat 12 3300 Tienen
Bakkerij Marien Diesterstraat 168 3980 Tessenderlo
Bakkerij Marien Halensebaan 64 3290 Diest
Bakkerij Leonardus Overdemerstraat 29 3511 Kuringen
Bakkerij Leonardus Stokrooieweg 21 3511 Stokrooie
Brood en Bakkerij Fabiano Grote straat 172 3600 Genk
Bakker Verdonck – Maes Harmoniestraat 8 3580 Beringen
Bakkerij Peeters Wilsonstraat 39 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Vangrootloon Pater Vanwingplein 1/1 3540 Herk-de-Stad

For any further information , contact:
Luc Coenen
Tel .: 013 / 52.20.62
vleeswaren.coenen@scarlet.be

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USA – Red Monkey Foods, Inc. Recalls Parsley and Herbes De Provence Because of Possible Health Risk – Salmonella

Posted on October 15, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Photo 1 – Label, World Market Organic Parsley

Red Monkey Foods, Inc. out of an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling select organic parsley as part of a recall initiated by High Quality Organics (HQO). HQO has issued a recall for a lot of parsley because a sample was tested by one of HQO’s customers and was found to be potentially contaminated with Salmonella. A portion of the lot recalled by HQO was supplied to Red Monkey Foods, Inc and subsequently repacked into consumer containers for parsley and was also used to manufacture herbes de provence which was then sold in consumer containers. To date, there have been no consumer complaints or reported cases of Salmonellosis in connection with these products.

The potentially affected product consists of retail packages weighing 0.3-0.65 oz.

The “Best By” date information can be found on the square bottom of the glass bottle. No other “Best By” dates are being recalled.

Item Number Product Name Package Size Product UPC Production Lot Product Dates
533310-06 Cost Plus World Market Herbes De Provence 0.6 oz 2533 3107 2552005C BEST BY 13 MAR 2023
533325-06 Cost Plus World Market Organic Parsley 0.3 oz 2533 3251 2662003D BEST BY: 24 MAR 2023
GV5451-24 Great Value Herbes De Provence Organic 0.6 oz 0 78742 15451 0 2562001C BEST IF USED BY MAR 14 2023
GV5460-24 Great Value Organic Parsley Flakes 0.3 oz 0 78742 15460 2 2532002J BEST If Used By: MAR 11 2023
14200102-24 O Organics Herbes De Provence Organic 0.65 oz 0 79893 41131 6 2662001J BEST If Used By: MAR 24 23
14200099-05 O Organics Parsley Organic 0.3 oz 0 79893 41109 5 2672001D BEST If Used By: MAR 25 23
32831-06 Full Circle Parsley Organic 0.3 oz 0 36800 32831 0 2532001J Best By: 11 MAR 2023

The products in question were distributed to all fifty states and Puerto Rico. The product was produced for sale at retail.

Consumers who have purchased the product with the listed “Best By” dates are urged not to consume the product, but to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers or Media with questions may call our Customer Service Center at (417) 319-7300 or by e-mail at customerservice@redmonkeyfoods.com for more information. Customer Service will be available in person from 8am to 5pm CST Monday to Friday.

Red Monkey Foods, Inc. is committed to providing food safe, high-quality products and the safety and satisfaction of our consumers is the company’s utmost priority. Although there have not been any reported cases of Salmonellosis, we are voluntarily recalling the products listed as a preventive measure.

Updated Press PDF

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Belgium – Burger Iberico, Chipolata Iberico and Gourmet Iberico – Salmonella

Posted on October 15, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Following an inspection and in order to guarantee consumer safety, Deli Ostrich NV is withdrawing from sale the ‘burger Iberico’, ‘chipolata Iberico’ and ‘Gourmet Iberico’ products of the Carrefour brand sold in the butcher’s department of certain Carrefour stores in Belgium. and recalls them to consumers due to the presence of Salmonella.

Product description:

Iberico Burger:
o Brand: Carrefour
o EAN-code: 2721846000000
o DLC: 10/15/2020
o Lots: 5550405

Iberico Chipolata:
o Brand: Carrefour
o EAN-code: 2721848000000
o DLC: 10/14/2020 and 15/10/2020
o Lots: 5550405

Iberico Gourmet:
o Brand: Carrefour
o EAN-code: 2721319000000
o DLC: 14/10/2020 and 15/10/2020
o Lots: 5450413 and 5450414

The company Deli Ostrich NV withdraws from sale the products ‘burger Iberico’, ‘chipolata Iberico’ and ‘Gourmet Iberico’ of the brand Carrefour and recalls them to consumers due to the presence of Salmonella.

The products have already been taken off the shelves. However, some products have already been sold. Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume them and to return them to the point of sale. They will be reimbursed.

If you have consumed these products before and you have symptoms such as fever and / or headache, contact your GP. These symptoms can be more serious in children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

For more information, consumers can call Carrefour customer service via the free number 0800 / 9.10.11 – working days from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The company Deli Ostrich NV apologizes to Carrefour consumers for the inconvenience.

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