Research – Say Goodbye to Spoiled Food With New Smart Packaging

Posted on June 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Scitech Daily

Researchers at McMaster University have created smart packaging that detects spoilage, potentially reducing global costs by minimizing waste and illness. Despite its benefits, adoption faces hurdles due to cost concerns and regulatory challenges.

A team of researchers from McMaster University has invented a suite of tests for food packages that can indicate if the contents are contaminated, aiming to reduce food waste and prevent illnesses. They are now focusing on integrating this smart packaging technology into commercial products by engaging with producers and regulators.

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Belgium – Natural rillettes from the Duroc D’Olives brand – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, Deliflanders is withdrawing the product “rillettes nature” (1.2kg) of the Duroc D’Olives brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.  

Delflanders asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased, where they will be refunded.

Product Description :

  • Product name: Natural rillettes
  • Brand: Duroc D’Olives
  • Minimum durability dates (DDM) (“Best before (or end)”): 07/12/2024 and 07/24/2024
  • Lot numbers: 0305-1207 and 1505-2407
  • Sales period: from 05/08/2024 to 06/12/2024
  • Nature of packaging: porcelain bowl
  • Weight: 1.2 kg

The product was sold through different points of sale and via https://www.durocdolives.com

For any further information , contact:
MR C Maes
Tel. : 050 54 49 40

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Canada – Irresistibles brand Roasted Garlic – Caesar Aïoli recalled due to possible bursting bottles – Microbial Contamination

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Product
Roasted Garlic – Caesar Aïoli
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
Ontario

Issue

Irresistibles brand Roasted Garlic – Caesar Aïoli recalled due to possible bursting bottles.

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France – GROUND BEEF – Salmonella

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
AUCHAN
Model names or references
GROUND BEEF
Product identification
Batch
Sold in the “traditional” section between 06/11/2024 and 06/18/2024.
Products List
poster.pdfAttachment
Packaging
Assisted sales
Start/end date of marketing
From 06/11/2024 to 06/18/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 03 185 038 CE
Further information
Sold in the ”traditional” section of our store between 06/11/2024 and 06/18/2024.
Geographical sales area
AUCHAN SAINT-AMARIN
Distributors
AUCHAN SAINT-AMARIN

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France – Block of yellowfin tuna – Histamine

Posted on June 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
block of yellowfin tuna
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
2697595000000 ABF285 Use-by date 06/09/2024
Products List
TRACABILITE_THON_ALBACORE.pdfAttachment
Packaging
in bulk
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/30/2024 to 06/03/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
SAVERNE
Distributors
SUPER U SAVERNE

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USA – E. coli concerns prompt cheese curd recall in Iowa

Posted on June 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

Moore Family Cheese LLC of Maquoketa, IA is recalling Moore Family Farms and Creamery Cheddar Cheese Curds because of high coliform and generic E. coli count.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 23, 2024, and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed in Iowa.

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Belgium -Peanut sauce “Satay Peanut Sauce” from the POR KWAN brand – Aflatoxin

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AFSCA

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Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed rapid alert system), the FASFC withdraws the product “Satay Peanut Sauce” from the POR KWAN brand due to a too high aflatoxin B1 content.

The FASFC asks not to use this product and to return it to the point of sale from which it was purchased.

Product Description :

– Product name: Satay Peanut Sauce

– Brand: POR KWAN

– Expiry date (DDM): 10/25/2025

– Weight: 200g

The product was distributed through various points of sale.

For any further information, you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be.

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Belgium – Raw milk butter “Beurre de Gribelle” from the Lenoir-Thibaut brand – Listeria monocytogenes

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AFSCA

Boter-LP

In agreement with the AFSCA, Lenoir Pierre is withdrawing the salted and unsalted butter “Beurre de Gribelle” (250gr and 500gr) of the Lenoir-Thibaut brand from sale and is recalling it from consumers following the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Lenoir Pierre asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale at which it was purchased, where it will be refunded.

Product description Product
name: Gribelle butter
Use-by date: 06/24/2024
Batch number: 06/24/2024
Sales period: from 06/03/24 to 06/13/24
Packaging: paper
Weight: 250gr and 500gr

The product was sold in Gedinne’s own point of sale and intermarché (5575, Gedinne)

For any further information , contact: Thibaut Claudia via 0474958716 or lenoirpierre@skynet.be

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France – BLACK PUDDING WITH ONIONS SOLD IN THE COUPE CHARCUTERIE SECTION OF THE CARREFOUR VILLEFRANCHE DE ROUERGUE STORE BETWEEN 06/06/24 AND 10/06/24 – Listeria monocytogenes

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Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
Unbranded
Model names or references
BLACK PUDDING WITH ONIONS SOLD IN THE COUPE CHARCUTERIE SECTION OF THE CARREFOUR VILLEFRANCHE DE ROUERGUE STORE BETWEEN 06/06/24 AND 10/06/24
Product identification
GTIN Batch
11111111116 06/06/24 to 10/06/24
Packaging
BULK
Start/end date of marketing
From 06/06/2024 to 06/10/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Health mark
Without
Further information
BLACK PUDDING WITH ONIONS SOLD IN THE COUPE CHARCUTERIE SECTION OF THE CARREFOUR VILLEFRANCHE DE ROUERGUE STORE BETWEEN 06/06/24 AND 10/06/24
Geographical sales area
CARREFOUR VILLEFRANCHE DE ROUERGUE
Distributors
CARREFOUR VILLEFRANCHE DE ROUERGUE ONLY

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France – Cheese – PICODON – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
Pradel Farm
Model names or references
Picodons
Product identification
Batch
lots 146 to 157
Storage temperature
Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
On the Ferme du Pradel production site

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