Update*
Delhaize is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:
| Name | Smoked Norwegian Atlantic Salmon |
| Brand | Delhaize |
| Unit | 280g |
| bar code | 5400112212509 |
| Use-by date (DLC) | 08/06/2023 |
| Batch | 23185650 |
| Sale period | 05/19/2023* to 05/22/2023 |
Danger : Packaging problem
The packaging does not guarantee the shelf life.
Posted in food recall, Recall
Patagonia Food LLC, of San Luis Obispo, CA, is recalling certain frozen blackberries because of possible hepatitis A contamination.
According to the company recall posted by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 17 and is ongoing. There is concern that consumers may have the frozen fruit in their home freezers.
The recalled blackberries were distributed in California, Oregon, Nebraska, Texas, Washington and Nevada.
Recalled product:
| Product Description | Recall Number | Class | Code Info | Product Quantity | Reason for Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patagonia Foods 3610100 Blackberry IQF Product of Mexico Net Wt. 30 LBS. (13.61 kg) Production/Lot Code 20422 Distributed By: Patagonia Foods, LLC. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 patagoniafoods.com | F-0760-2023 | Class I | Lot Code: 20422 | Possible Hepatitis A in blackberries |
Consumers who purchased the recalled products should immediately dispose of them and not consume them.
An updated food recall system in the United Kingdom has improved the situation but there are still areas to develop and things to consider for the future, according to an evaluation.
In 2016 and 2017, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) held a review to improve the way food is recalled. This resulted in changes to the withdrawals and recalls system, including new guidance, a revised point-of-sale notice template for shops, and additional training for food businesses.
RSM UK Consulting was commissioned by FSA and FSS in 2021 to evaluate the development of the new system. This included a desk review, interviews with those who worked on the updated system, case studies of real recalls, looking at hypothetical scenarios, and consumer focus groups.
Those who worked on the new traceability, withdrawals, and recalls guidance said it was an improvement on the old document. However, one concern was that smaller businesses have fewer resources to implement the new processes and understand the legalities behind them. Lack of resources was also discussed as a barrier by local authorities.
QUEBEC CITY , Jan. 18, 2023 The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Poissonnerie La Moulière, located at 102, boulevard des Bois-Francs Nord, in Victoriaville , advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below if they have not been kept in the freezer at all times since the time of purchase. In fact, product labels do not include the information necessary for their safe consumption, namely the statement “Keep frozen until use” which is required.
|
Name of products |
Format |
Affected lot |
|
“SMOKED EEL” |
Variable |
Units sold until January 17, 2023 |
|
“CAJUN SMOKED MACKEREL” |
Variable |
Units sold until January 17, 2023 |
|
“SMOKED PEPPER MACKEREL” |
Variable |
Units sold until January 17, 2023 |
|
“SMOKED COD” |
Variable |
Units sold until January 17, 2023 |
|
“SMOKED SALMON TRIMURE” |
Variable |
Units sold until January 17, 2023 |
|
“TURBOT SMOKED PIECES” |
Variable |
Units sold until January 17, 2023 |
The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until January 17, 2023 inclusive, only at the establishment designated above. They were vacuum-packed in a transparent plastic wrapper and sold frozen. The label of the products included, in addition to their name, the words “Poissonnerie La Moulière inc. “.
The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. People who have one of these products in their possession and have not kept it in the freezer at all times since the time of purchase are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected products show no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, their consumption may represent a health risk.
It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ to date.
The Food Agency has ordered all products manufactured in Amissa Oy’s bakery after 19 December 2022 to be removed from the market and to dispose of the products in such a way that they cannot return to the food chain. The operators of the food industry who have said products, the local food control authorities should be informed about the removal and evidentiary disposal of the products.
Amissa Oy is a bakery operating in Keuruu, which produces various packaged bakery products for national sale, such as meat, apple and raspberry slörs, meat pies, meat patties, egg and rice patties and peremets (Turkish meat pie).
Food control has found various deficiencies in the company’s operations. There have been shortcomings and grievances especially in the self-monitoring system, the suitability of the premises, the condition and cleanliness of the premises, the cleanliness of work tools, equipment and cleaning equipment, hand hygiene, work clothes, staff orientation and hygiene knowledge. The operation has not been changed, and the conditions have not been corrected despite the given instructions and prompts. The municipal food control authority has prohibited the company from operating as a bakery since 19 December 2022. As a result, products manufactured after 19.12.2022 cannot be considered to comply with the requirements of food legislation, and therefore cannot be kept on the market.
The Finnish Food Agency has asked the municipal food control authorities to make sure that the company’s products are disposed of at their places of purchase. Consumers are also asked to dispose of the products as household waste themselves or return them to the place of purchase. You can contact the manufacturing company about possible compensation claims.
Withdrawal from the market of oysters following closure of production zone due to detection of Norovirus and food poisoning
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Virus, Norovirus, Norovirus Oysters, Recall
The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating consumer complaints of gastrointestinal illness and abnormal liver function that may be attributable to eating Daily Harvest French Lentil & Leek Crumbles frozen product.
On June 17, 2022, in response to consumer complaints submitted to the company, Daily Harvest voluntarily initiated a recall of their French Lentil & Leek Crumbles. In response to Consumer Adverse Event Reports (CAERS) and Consumer Complaints submitted to the FDA, the FDA has initiated an investigation, including an inspection and sample collection in an effort to determine the cause of illnesses. As of July 14, 2022, the FDA has received 277 CAERS reports and Consumer Complaints related to this product.
FDA’s investigation is ongoing, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled products. Consumers who may still have the recalled product in their freezers should throw it away.
Product was sold through online sales and in two retail locations; the Daily Harvest store in Chicago, IL, and a “pop-up” store in Los Angeles, CA. French Lentil + Leek Crumbles is a frozen product packaged in a 12oz white pouch with the words “Daily Harvest” at the top, a large “CRUMBLES” immediately below the top and the words “French Lentil + Leek” in bold, as shown below. All lot codes of the French Lentil + Leek Crumbles are affected. At this time, no other Daily Harvest products are affected or part of this recall.
If you experience symptoms including yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), dark urine, itching with no rash, gastrointestinal illness, nausea, fatigue, body aches, severe abdominal pain and/or fever after consuming this product, please consult with your healthcare provider. Let your healthcare provider know you have recently consumed the recalled Daily Harvest French Lentil & Leek Crumbles. Healthcare providers should report these illnesses to their health department.
Posted in FDA, food recall, Recall
| GTIN | Lot | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3596710491513 | 22 150 003 | Use-by date 20/06/2022 |
Posted in Decontamination Microbial, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, food recall, Food Spoilage, Food Temperature Abuse, Food Testing, microbial contamination, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Organoleptic Microbial, Recall
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Comptoir La Boustifaille, located at 5261, avenue du Pont Nord, in Alma , warns the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure its harmlessness.
|
Product name |
Format |
Affected lot |
|
“Creton” |
350 grams |
Units sold until June 13, 2022 |
The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until June 13, 2022 at the establishment named above. The product was packaged in glass jars with a gold lid and sold chilled. The product label includes, in addition to its name, the mention “La Boustifaile” as well as the list of ingredients.
The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk. No case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.
Posted in Decontamination Microbial, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, microbial contamination, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Recall
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company La Bernoise Boucherie Charcuterie Inc. located at 3988, boulevard Saint-Charles in Pierrefonds (Montreal), warns the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been packaged in such a way as to ensure its harmlessness.
|
Product name |
Format |
Affected lot |
|
“SMOKED SALMON” |
Variable |
Units sold until May 31, 2022 |
The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until May 31, 2022, only at the establishment mentioned above. It was packaged in a clear plastic wrapper with a gold bottom and offered refrigerated. The product label includes, in addition to its name, the words “La Bernoise” and “Produit Artisanal”.
The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product shows no signs of tampering or suspicious odors, its consumption may represent a health risk. However, no case of disease associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.
Additional information
The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult them in the “Food Consumption” section of the MAPAQ website: www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/consommation . They also have the possibility of registering online by visiting www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/rappelsfoods to receive, by e-mail, the food recall press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQfoods” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQfoods .
Hazard Classification: Class 1
Reference Number: 4558
Source
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