There were mold colonies on the surface of the food visible to the naked eye. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
The food had an expired use-by date.
| Expiration date: | 09.07.24 |
| Packaging: | other |
| Date of sample collection: | 22/08/2024 |
| Reference number: | 24-000429-SZPI-CZ |
Mold/Mould in sparkling water from Belgium in Germany and the Netherlands
Bottled soup (minestrone) with a manufacturing issue causing accelerated spoilage from Italy in Switzerland
The food had a slimy surface and smelled of spoilage. There were green and white mold colonies on the surface. The sample was taken from the loaded package.
Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.
| Batch: | L: 0540128093 |
| Expiration date: | DP: 09.09.24 |
| Packaging: | PP bag |
| Date of sample collection: | 09/04/2024 |
| Reference number: | 24-000456-SZPI-CZ |
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Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
Spread’Em brand Beet & Balsamic Cashew Dip recalled due to mould.
AW Olomouc cottage cheese bars, defatted ripening cheese
AW Olomouc cottage cheese bars, defatted ripening cheese
Castle cheese, Dutch type
AW Olomouc cottage cheese bars, defatted ripening cheese
Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
Kirkland Signature brand Greek Yogurt (24 pack) recalled due to mould
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Mould infestation in strawberry jam from Austria in Croatia, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, South Korea, Switzerland.
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Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling PC Blue Menu brand Original Margarine and Margarine with Olive Oil because of possible mold/mould in the product.
According to the details published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed nationally in Canada
Posted in mold, Mold Toxin, Mould/Mold, Visible Mould/Mold
| Issue Date | 10.9.2024 |
|---|---|
| Source of Information | The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission |
| Food Product | Fruit jam |
| Product Name and Description | Product name: Double Fruit Spread Garden Strawberry (70% Fruit) [Naturrein 70% Fruchtreich Garden Erdbeere]
Brand: Darbo Place of origin: Austria Net weight: 200 grams Best-before date: June 21, 2026 Batch/lot number: 0422616 – L 173 4 Importer: Goodwell Sam Cheong Grocery Company Limited |
| Reason For Issuing Alert | The CFS received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product might contain mould and is being recalled. |
| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety | Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer concerned for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of product concerned.
For the sake of prudence, the importer concerned has stopped sales, has removed the affected product from shelves and has initiated a recall according to the CFS’s instructions. The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing. |
| Advice to the Trade | The trade should stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess it. |
| Advice to Consumers | Not to consume the affected product if they have bought any. |
| Further Information | The CFS press release
Members of the public may call the importer’s hotline at 3972 8980 during office hours for enquiries about the recall. Enclosed photo is for reference only. |
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There were colonies of green mold on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.
| Packaging: | PP “5” |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 56 g |
| Date of sample collection: | 20.06.2024 |
| Referenční číslo: | 24-000396-SZPI-CZ |
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