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Ireland – Further Recall of all Dairy Products from Dunlavin Dairy as they were Produced in an Unapproved Establishment

Posted on June 17, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.45
Product: All Dunlavin Dairy products.

Please see photos below of some examples of these products.
Batch Code: All batch codes, all use-by dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Further to FSAI Food Alert 2020.81, all Dunlavin Dairy products including those bearing approval number IE 1989 EC or raw milk registration number RM02 are being recalled as the products were produced in an unapproved establishment. Products implicated include raw and pasteurised milk, semi-skimmed milk, buttermilk, cream and butter.

Action Required:

Inspectors:

EHOs are requested as part of their routine checks to verify that the implicated batches are recalled from sale.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Caterers should not use the implicated batches.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat or drink the implicated batches.

Dunlavin Pictures 1
Dunlavin Pictures 2
Dunlavin Pictures 3

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Denmark – Risk of mold in organic coconut oil

Posted on May 10, 2021 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark is recalling a batch of Green Choice Organic Coconut Oil Virgin, as there is a risk of mold in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: May 7, 2021

Modified May 8, 2021
What food:
Green Choice Organic Coconut Oil Virgin
Net weight: 200 grams
Lot number: L20224
Best before date: 31-08-2024, 30-09-2024, 31-10-2024, 30-11-2024 and 31-12-2024
Lot number: L20253
Best before date: 31-01-2024, 31-03-2024, 31-10-2024 and 31-12-2024
Lot number: L20150
Best before date: 31-07-2024
Lot number: L20192
Best before date: 31-08-2024
Lot number: L20139
Best before date: 31-08-2024
Lot number: L19176
Best before date: 31-08-2024
Sold in:
Normal stores throughout the country
Menu shops throughout the country
Company recalling:
Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark
Cause:
Mold has been found in products from the batch in question.
Risk:
Mold in the product makes it unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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Sweden – ICA recalls ICA Hamburger, frozen, 20×90 g (1800 g) -Salmonella

Posted on April 28, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

ICA recalls ICA Hamburgers, frozen, 20x90g (1800g), after the supplier informed ICA that salmonella has been detected in the meat raw material during a routine inspection. The recall only applies to products marked with best-before date 2022-02-13

ICA recalls ICA Hamburger, frozen, 20x90g (1800g), after the supplier informed ICA that salmonella has been detected in the meat raw material during a routine inspection. The recall only applies to products marked with the best-before date 2022-02-13.  

Incidents such as this are carefully investigated and an action plan with preventive measures is drawn up and then followed up.

– We and the supplier are now investigating how this may have happened and what measures we can take to prevent it from happening again, says Lena Sparring, quality manager at ICA Sweden.

Supervisory authority Solna City and the National Food Administration have been informed.

Upon recall, the products are stopped at checkout and are not possible to buy. ICA regrets what happened and urges customers who have purchased the product to return the product to the ICA store where it was purchased, complain via ica.se or contact ICA’s customer contact on telephone 020-83 33 33. ICA’s customer contact is open weekdays between 8:00 and 3 p.m. In case of perceived symptoms, we refer to healthcare.

For more information
ICA Gruppen’s press service, telephone: +46 (0) 10 422 52 52,
ica.se , icagruppen.se

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Canada – Notice not to consume spaghetti sauce packaged in glass jars prepared and sold by the Fumoir du fjord

Posted on April 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

MAPAQ

Notice not to consume spaghetti sauce packaged in glass jars prepared and sold by the Fumoir du fjord

Quebec

 , April 22, 2021 –

MAPAQ, in collaboration with the company Fumoir du fjord, located at 50, route de Tadoussac, in Saint-Fulgence , is warning 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 safety . 

Product name Format Targeted lot
“Spaghetti sauce” 1 liter Units sold until April 20, 2021

The product that is the subject of this advisory was available for sale until April 20, 2021 , and only at the location identified above. It was packaged in mason-type glass jars and offered at room temperature. The product label includes, in addition to its name, the words “Fumoir du fjord”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate 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 does not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, its consumption may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

Additional information

Media relations
Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Product (s)

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Australia- Food Recall Statistics – 2020

Posted on March 29, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Why do we collect food recall data?

We collect data on Australian food recalls to identify trends and common issues in the food industry and help find ways to prevent future incidents.

An analysis of annual food recall statistics for the last 10 years is below. For statistics on allergen-related recalls see Undeclared allergen food recall statistics. Our statistics are updated annually.

Classification of food recalls

We classify food recalls based on the reason for the recall. Reasons include:

  • Microbial contamination
  • Labelling
  • Foreign matter
  • Chemical/other contaminants
  • Undeclared allergen
  • Biotoxin
  • Other

Food recall statistics (1 January 2011 – 31 December 2020)

Figure 1: Food recalls by year 2011-2020

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Between 2011 and 2020, FSANZ coordinated 763 recalls, including 109 recalls in 2020 (see Figure 1). The 10-year average increased from 71 to 76 recalls per year.

Microbial contamination food recalls

Figure 6: Food recalls due to microbial contamination by microbe 2011-2020

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Between 2011 and 2020 there were 195 food recalls due to microbial contamination (see Table 1). As shown in Figure 6, the most common microbes were Listeria monocytogenes (65 recalls; 33%), Salmonella (48 recalls; 25%) and E. coli (42 recalls; 22%). Salmonella related recalls increased in 2020 due to multiple recalls associated with lettuce products.

Meat and meat products, dairy products and mixed and/or processed foods were the main food groups recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The food industry and government place a high priority on Listeria management in these sectors and undertake extensive product testing to monitor for contamination.

A wide range of foods are recalled due to Salmonella contamination. Eggs and fruits, vegetables and herbs were the most commonly recalled categories. Fruits, vegetables and herbs recalled due to Salmonella included lettuce, sprouts, rockmelon and dried herbs.

Dairy products are more commonly recalled due to concerns with process hygiene, indicated through E. coli testing, than other categories of food. Other products commonly recalled for E. coli include fresh sprouts and fermented sausages.

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Denmark – Lack of heat treatment of raw materials used in smoothie

Posted on March 26, 2021 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

Palæo Foods ApS is recalling a smoothie product because the raw materials are not heat-treated.
 
Recalled Foods , Published: March 16, 2021
Modified March 26, 2021
Updated 26.03.2021: Best before dates added
 
What food:
Smoothie Power Up – Strawberry Blueberry (see photo )
Net content: 330 ml
Last use date / best before date: 27.03.21, 28.03.2021 , 01.04.2021 , 05.04.21, 11.04.2021 and 12.04.21.  
EAN barcode no .: 5712889221340
 
Sold in:
7 Eleven stores nationwide
 
Calling company:
Palæo Foods ApS, Store Kongensgade 81 C, 1264 Copenhagen
 
 
Cause:
Lack of heat treatment of raw materials. 
 
Risk:
Risk of diarrhea.
 
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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USA – No Public Recall of Pet Food with Salmonella and Listeria.

Posted on March 11, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Product Details

Product Description: Visionary Keto Pet Foods, Enlightened Choice; Beef RecipeBeef and Beef Heart, Veggies, Seeds & Coconut Oil, Beef Liver, Added vitamins and minerals.Raw Frozen 1 oz. Keto Patties.Net Wt. 4 lbs. (1.81 kg)UPC 59381 00723 4Manufactured for Visionary Pet Foods by OCPP, Santa Margarita, CAPackage storage statement: “This product is made more…

Reason for Recall:Testing by Virginia Department of Agriculture found Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in the product.

Product Quantity:682 x 4 lb. bags

Recall Number:

Code Information:

Lot 6626, Use by 09/01/21

Classification:Not Yet Classified

Event Details

Event ID:87420

Voluntary / Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Type:Veterinary

Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:

Telephone

Status:Ongoing

Distribution Pattern:One customer Chewy.com

Recalling Firm:

Visionary Pet Food
2355 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064-2109
United States

Recall Initiation Date:2/26/2021

Center Classification Date:

Date Terminated:

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Ireland – Recall of Ballinwillin House Farm Venison, Wild Boar and Goat Minced Meat and Meat Preparations Due to Processing in an Establishment Not Approved for Production of Minced Meat or Meat Preparations

Posted on March 4, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.23
Product: All products listed in the table below with an approval number of IE-2930-EC
Batch Code: All batch codes, all use by dates.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

All venison, wild boar and goat minced meat and meat preparations from Ballinwillin House Farm, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork are being recalled as they were processed in an establishment that is not approved for the production of minced meat or meat preparations. The products were produced without relevant HACCP based procedures and were not subject to official controls. See examples of some product labels below.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected products were sold.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the affected products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.

Caterers should not use the implicated products.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.

Ballinwillin House Farm Meat Products.JPG
Ballinwillin House Farm Example labels

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Research – Initial reports of foodborne illness drive more public attention than food recall announcements

Posted on March 1, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Journal of Food Protection

Recall announcements by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Food Safety Inspection and Service (FSIS) are important communication tools. Nonetheless, previous studies found that effects of recalls on consumer demand are small. Social media analytics can provide insights into public awareness about food safety related incidents. Using the social listening data this study analyzes how the public, in social and online media space, responds to, interacts with, and references food safety recalls and/or initial announcements of foodborne illness outbreaks as reported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Analysis suggests that mentions quantified in the social and online media searches conducted moved closer in-step with the CDC’s initial reports of foodborne illness outbreaks than FDA and FSIS recall announcements. Issuance of recalls may not necessarily be a popular source of food risk information in social media space when compared with reactions to the CDC’s initial illness reports. This relative popularity reflects people more often sharing/posting about illness risk regardless of whether a recall occurs. This suggests that recall announcements by FDA and FSIS may not induce wanted changes in consumers’ behavior, while initial illness reports by CDC may. Although recalls by FDA and FSIS may not generate social media posts, their primary role is to take potentially unsafe food items off grocery shelves. Online media analytics provides policy makers with implications for effective food risk communication planning; initial CDC reports drive immediate attention more than FDA and FSIS recalls.

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Ireland – Recall of Zena Moringa Powder Due to the Presence of Salmonella

Posted on February 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.19
Product: Zena Moringa Powder; pack size: 100g
Batch Code: Best before date: 31/12/2023
Country Of Origin: Senegal

Message:

Unidex B.V. is recalling Zena Moringa Powder due to the presence of Salmonella. The presence of Salmonella may make this product unsafe to consume. A point-of-sale recall notice will be displayed in stores supplied with the product.

Nature Of Danger:

People infected with Salmonella typically develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection, but this can range between 6 and 72 hours. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can sometimes be bloody.  Other symptoms may include fever, headache and abdominal cramps. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhoea can occasionally be severe enough to require hospital admission. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the product from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the product was sold. 

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to consume the product

Recall of Zena Moringa Powder Due to the Presence of Salmonella

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