Food recalls in EU/Week 41

This week on the RASFF database (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) we have five recalls from consumers in EU in the alert notifications: - Biocontaminants: histamine in canned anchovies in olive oil, following an official control on the market. Origin Spain (via Netherlands), notified by Malta; - Pathogenic micro-organisms: Listeria monocytogenes in organic cooked ham and mortadella, following company's own check. Origin Italy, notified by … Continue reading Food recalls in EU/Week 41

US – Food service company recalls 150 products for potential Listeria contamination

Next time a firm does not want to activate a recall  for Listeria contamination, I will try to bring this case as an example of the different behavior US firms have towards food recalls and respect for consumers. Anyway, it won't be a joke managing such a recall! A food service company in North Carolina … Continue reading US – Food service company recalls 150 products for potential Listeria contamination