Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination.
The recalled products have been sold in Ontario, Quebec, online and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
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QUEBEC CITY , Jan. 19, 2023 /CNW Telbec/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and Première Bakery Moisson du Plateau -Mont-Royal , located at 860, avenue du Mont-Royal Est, in Montreal, is warning the public not to consume the product listed in the table below because this food may contain Salmonella bacteria .
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Product name |
Format |
Affected lot |
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” Chinese dough “ |
300g |
Units sold from January 11 to 16, 2023 inclusively |
The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale from January 11 to January 16, 2023 inclusively, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was packaged in a black plastic tray covered with a transparent plastic lid. The product was sold refrigerated, at the service counter, with or without a label.
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 distribute 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 signs of tampering or a suspicious odor, it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
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Utopia Foods Inc of Glendale, NY, is expanding the recall of its 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms”, imported from China, with clear and blue plastic packages with clear markings of “Best before 03/02/2023” or “Best before 03.09.23” distributed between January 6th to January 13th, 2023 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The product comes in a 200g, clear and blue plastic package with brand name “UTOPIA” and bar code 8928918610017 marked on the packaging.
The recalled “Enoki Mushrooms” were distributed in NY, NJ and CT to produce wholesale companies.
The distribution of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem.
All vendors who have distributed the 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms” should immediately cease the distribution and notify their customers of the recall and recall instructions. If their customers have further distributed the product notify them to instruct their customers.
Consumers who have purchased the item are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718.389.8898.
Link to Initial Recall
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MIAMI, FL – Fullei Fresh is voluntarily recalling Alfalfa Sprouts due to the detection of Shiga toxin producing E.coli (STEC.) Shiga toxin producing E.coli is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. The illness primarily impacts elderly individuals, children, and people with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.
STEC is a bacterial strain that is not part of our routine microbial testing conducted in compliance with the FDA’s Produce Safety Rule Subpart M on every lot we produce. It was detected upon sampling of finished product by the FDA.
There have been no known illnesses reported to date in connection with this product.
The affected Fullei Fresh brand alfalfa sprout lot number is 336. They were shipped to distributors and retailers in Florida between December 9-23, 2022. No other lots or products are affected.
The lot numbers are printed on the 4 ounce retail packs and on 5 lb. bulk cardboard boxes in the barcode (the last 3 digits being 336.) Pictures are below.
Should you be in possession of these products, please discard.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration and the Florida Department of Agriculture.
If you require further information, please contact sales@fulleifresh.com or (305) 758-3880 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00PM EST.
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20 January 2023: Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Pams brand Carrot Batons due to the possible presence of E.coli.
| Product type | Carrots |
| Name of product (size) | Pams brand Carrot Batons (300g) |
| Date marking | Use By Date 20/01/23 |
| Package size and description | The product is sold in a 300g plastic package. |
| Distribution | The product is sold at Pak’n Save, New World and Four Square stores throughout New Zealand.
The product has not been exported. |
| Notes | This recall does not affect any other Pams brand products. |
If you are a retailer of the product in this recall notice, you need to download a copy of the below Point of sale notice and display it in your store for one month.
Point of sale notice – Pams brand Carrot Batons [PDF, 47 KB]
Customers are asked to check the date mark on the back of the packaging.
Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness, however if you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
If you have questions, contact Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd:
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2023-01-19
Wernersson Ost recalls grated cheese 500g and 1 kg because they may contain listeria.
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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Slovakia
Aflatoxin B1 in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin B1 in Argentine groundnut kernels in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from Egypt in Germany
Aflatoxins in peanuts from the United States in Germany
Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from the United States in Germany
Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from Egypt in Germany
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Mould on gouda cheese from the Netherlands in Sweden and Denmark
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Norovirus in Oysters from France in Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Moldova, Netherlands, Romania, Singapore and Switzerland
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Vibrio cholerae (NON 014/NON 0139) was detected in frozen shrimps from Venezuela in Spain
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