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Czech Republic – Gothai – Spoilage

Posted on August 23, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
Albrechtice ( Životická 491, 735 43 Albrechtice )
ID: 70230706
Invalid parameter:

scent
surface appearance

The surface of the product was sticky and slimy. The food smelled rotten. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food had an expired use-by date.

Batch: DP: 25.07.23
Expiration date: 25.07.23
Packaging: unpacked for sale by weight
Quantity of the product in the package: 1.896 kg
Date of sample collection: 28/07/2023
Reference number: 23-000545-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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USA – Potential E. coli contamination prompts supplement recall

Posted on August 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Global Vitality Inc. of Chandler, AZ, is recalling Food Research International brand “Uro Kid Support Capsules” and “Serious Brain Enhancer Capsules” because of potential E. coli contamination.

According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on July 13, 2023, and is ongoing.

The product was distributed to a single consignee in California. The consignee was not disclosed.

Recalled products:

Food Research International – Serious Brain Enhancer Capsules

  • Packaged in glass bottle
  • 90 capsules per bottle
  • 12 bottles per case
  • Product Quantity: 2975 bottles total
  • Code Information: Item # B6506,  Lot #9231, Product # DRR6506-90VC, Best By 10/25

Food Research International – Uro Kid Support Capsules

  • Packaged in glass bottle
  • 90 capsules per bottle
  • 12 bottles per case
  • Product Quantity: 2975 bottles total
  • Code Information: Item # B6517, Lot #9237, Product # DRR6517-90VC, Best By 01/26

Anyone who purchased the recalled product should immediately dispose of it and not consume it.

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USA – FDA – Enforcement Reports – Hepatitis A

Posted on July 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Product Description:

Organic Daybreak Blend Brand Name: Wawona Frozen Foods 4 lb. plastic bags – 10 bags per case Keep Frozen Item# 684779 UPC: 0 34742 07244 5 Sold by Costco

Reason for Recall:

Product may contain Hepatitis A

Product Quantity:

9,878 cases

Recall Number:

F-1231-2023

Code Information:

20082D04/BEST IF USED BY 09/23/2023, 20082D05/BEST IF USED BY 09/23/2023, 20082D06/BEST IF USED BY 09/23/2023, 20082D07/BEST IF USED BY 09/23/2023, 20082D08/BEST IF USED BY 09/23/2023, 20088D04/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023, 20088D05/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023, 20088D06/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023, 20088D07/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023, 20088D08/BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023, more…

Classification:

Class I

Product Description:

Great Value Mixed Fruit Pineapple, Strawberries, Peaches and Mango. Item # 107355. Frozen, packed into flexible plastic bags. Net wt. 4lbs (64oz). UPC on retail bag: 0 78742 12423 0. A total of 6 sellable units (4lbs. each) are placed into a case for distribution to retailer. DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart more…

Reason for Recall:

Potential contamination with Hepatitis A.

Product Quantity:

87,570 bags (4lb. per bag)

Recall Number:

F-1233-2023

Code Information:

Lot Codes: 4024205, 4025305, 4032305, 4033305, 4034305, 4035305. Best By Dates: 07/25/2024, 07/26/2024, 08/02/2024, 08/3/2024, 08/04/2024, and 08/5/2024.

Classification:

Class I

Product Description:

Great Value Mixed Fruit Pineapple, Strawberries, Peaches and Mango. Item # 107355. Frozen, packed into flexible plastic bags. Net wt. 4lbs (64oz). UPC on retail bag: 0 78742 12423 0. A total of 6 sellable units (4lbs. each) are placed into a case for distribution to retailer. DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart more…

Reason for Recall:

Potential contamination with Hepatitis A.

Product Quantity:

87,570 bags (4lb. per bag)

Recall Number:

F-1233-2023

Code Information:

Lot Codes: 4024205, 4025305, 4032305, 4033305, 4034305, 4035305. Best By Dates: 07/25/2024, 07/26/2024, 08/02/2024, 08/3/2024, 08/04/2024, and 08/5/2024.

Classification:

Class I

Product Description:

Great Value Antioxidant Fruit Blend Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Pitted Dark Sweet Cherries and Pomegranate Arils. Item # 111097. Frozen, packed into flexible plastic bags. Net wt. 2lbs. 8oz. (40oz). UPC on retail bag: 0 78742 34615 1. A total of 6 sellable units (40oz each) are placed into a case more…

Reason for Recall:

Potential contamination with Hepatitis A.

Product Quantity:

5,694 bags (40oz. per bag)

Recall Number:

F-1234-2023

Code Information:

Lot Code: 4032305 Best By Date: 8/2/2024

Classification:

Class I

Product Description:

Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio Strawberry, Blackberry, Raspberry. Item # 105872. Frozen, packed into flexible plastic bags. Net wt. 3lbs. UPC on retail bag: 8 84038 85143 4. A total of 6 sellable units (3lbs. each) are placed into a case for distribution to retailer. DISTRIBUTED BY: Rader Farms Lynden, WA.

Reason for Recall:

Potential contamination with Hepatitis A.

Product Quantity:

74,376 bags (3lbs. per bag)

Recall Number:

F-1235-2023

Code Information:

Lot Codes: 4153205, 4283202, 4284202, 4058302, 4059302. Best By Dates: 12/02/2023, 04/10/2024, 04/11/2024, 08/28/2024, 08/29/2024.

Classification:

Class I

Product Description:

Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blueberry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Kale, Spinach. Item # 1399671. Frozen, packed into 8oz. flexible plastic pouches and six 8oz pouches more…

Reason for Recall:

Potential contamination with Hepatitis A.

Product Quantity:

62,380 bags (48oz. per bag)

Recall Number:

F-1236-2023

Code Information:

Lot Codes: 4224202, 4313202, 4314202, 4363202, 4364202, 4017302, 4018302, 4042306, 4043306, 4060306. Best By dates: 02/11/2024, 05/10/2024, 05/11/2024, 06/29/2024, 06/30/2024, 07/18/2024, 07/19/2024, 08/12/2024, 08/13/2024, 08/30/24

Classification:

Class I

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Denmark – Wrong expiration date on yogurt

Posted on July 12, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Image of Gazi yogurt

Unifood Import A/S is recalling a batch of Gazi yoghurt due to an incorrect expiry date and thus risk of growth of micro-organisms. The product should be returned to the store where it was purchased or discarded

Gazi Yoghurt 3.5% (see picture)
Best before: 15 July 2023

The product is sold in: Specialty shops throughout the country 

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Quebec- Notice not to consume the Pam Pi Gou brand 100% Haitian seasoning mix sold by the company Épicerie antillais et casse-croute Ében-Ézer – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on July 7, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , July 6. 2, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Épicerie antillais et casse-croute Ében-Ézer, located at 125, rue Valmont, in Repentigny , advises 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. Indeed, this product could promote the proliferation of the bacterium  Clostridium botulinum .

Product name

Format

Affected lot

“100% HAITIAN SEASONING”

500ml  _

Units sold until July 5, 2023

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until July 5, 2023, and only at the place designated above. The product was packaged in a Mason type glass jar and sold chilled. The product label includes, in addition to its name, the words “PAM PI GOU”.

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 sign of tampering or suspicious odor, it could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria . Foods contaminated with the toxin of this bacterium can cause, when ingested, the following symptoms: facial paralysis, non-reactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, droopy eyelids, vision and speech disorders. In severe cases, the disease can cause death.

It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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USA – House of Raeford Recalls Foster Farms Brand Mini Chicken Corn Dog Products Due to Possible Spoilage

Posted on July 3, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSIS USDA

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 – House of Raeford, a Nesmith, S.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 76,961 pounds of corn dog products due to possible spoilage, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The mini chicken corn dogs were produced on April 24, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]:

  • 1.83-lb. resealable bag containing “FOSTER FARMS MINI CORN DOGS BITE-SIZED CHICKEN FRANKS DIPPED IN BATTER HONEY CRUNCHY FLAVOR” with lot codes 123114 and 223114 and best if used by date of 4/23/24.

The product subject to recall bears the establishment number “P- 9136” printed on the package. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it received consumer complaints that the product had an odor, off appearance, and unpleasant taste.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

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Luxembourg – DELHAIZE SMOKED NORWEGIAN ATLANTIC SALMON – Possibility of Microbiological Contamination

Posted on May 25, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

• Product recalls • Alerts

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.

Click to access 2023-05-23-saumon-delhaize-fr.pdf

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USA – Possible Hepatitis A contamination leads to frozen blackberry recall

Posted on May 2, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

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.

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UK – FSA and FSS share findings from the evaluation of the recall system

Posted on April 5, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

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.

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Quebec – Lack of information necessary for the safe consumption of various smoked fish prepared and sold by Poissonnerie La Moulière

Posted on January 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

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.

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