Great Britajn: Müller Wiseman Dairies pasteurised Double Cream recalled

Müller Wiseman Dairies has recalled its Müller Wiseman Dairies pasteurized Double Cream 300 ml because low levels of Listeria monocytogenes have been found in a limited number of pots. Listeria monocytogenes can cause food poisoning, especially in vulnerable groups and expectant mothers.

Risk

Listeria monocytogenes in Müller Wiseman Dairies pasteurised Double Cream 300ml

Product details

Product: Müller Wiseman Dairies pasteurised Double Cream

Brand: Müller Wiseman Dairies

Pack size: 300 ml

'Use by' date: 2 September 2015

Action taken by the company

Müller Wiseman Dairies has recalled the product and displayed point-of-sale recall notices in stores. These notices alert customers to the recall and advise them of what actions to take if they have bought the product. The product has been distributed in Scotland and the North of England to convenience retailers and directly to consumers via doorstep delivery. A copy of the notice can be found via the link below.

No other Müller Wiseman Dairies products are known to be affected.

If you have bought the above product, do not eat it. Instead contact Müller Wiseman Dairies Customer Care:

Email: care@muller-wiseman.co.uk

Tel: 01355 270 629 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

Müller Wiseman Dairies Customer Care 159 Glasgow Road

East Kilbride Glasgow G74 4PA

Great Britain: Sainsbury's recalls SO Organic British Double Cream

Sainsbury's recalls SO Organic British Double Cream because low levels of Listeria monocytogenes have been found in a limited number of pots. Listeria monocytogenes can cause food poisoning, especially in vulnerable groups and expectant mothers.

Risk

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in SO Organic British Double Cream 300ml

Product details

Product: Sainsbury's SO Organic British Double Cream 300ml

'Use by' date: 2 September 2015

Batch code: 01716184

Action taken by the company

Sainsbury's has recalled the product and displayed point-of-sale recall notices in stores. These notices alert customers to the recall and advise them of what actions to take if they have bought the product.No other Sainsbury's products are known to be affected.

If you have bought this product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest Sainsbury's store for a full refund.

Aldi recalls McCallums Scottish Double Cream due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Aldi recalls McCallums Scottish Double Cream because low levels of Listeria monocytogenes have been found in a limited number of pots. Listeria monocytogenes can cause food poisoning, especially in vulnerable groups and expectant mothers.

Risk

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in McCallums Scottish Double Cream 300ml

Product details

Product: McCallums Scottish Double Cream 300ml

'Use by' date: 2 September 2015

Product code: 43090

Action taken by the company

Aldi has recalled the product and displayed point-of-sale recall notices in stores. These notices alert customers to the recall and advise them of what actions to take if they have bought the product. A copy of the notice can be found via the link below.

No other Aldi products are known to be affected.

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought this product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest Aldi store for a full refund.

Great Britain: Iceland Double Cream because Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Iceland recalls Double Cream because low levels of Listeria monocytogenes have been found in the product

Iceland recalls Double Cream because low levels of Listeria monocytogenes have been found in a limited number of pots. Listeria monocytogenes can cause food poisoning, especially in vulnerable groups and expectant mothers.

Risk

Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in Double Cream 284ml (10oz)

Product details

Product: Iceland Double Cream 284ml (10oz)

’Use by’ date: 2 September 2015

Action taken by the company

Iceland has recalled the product and displayed point-of-sale recall notices in stores. These notices alert customers to the recall and advise them of what actions to take if they have bought the product. A copy of the notice can be found via the link below.

No other Iceland products are known to be affected.

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Our advice to consumers

If you have bought this product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to your nearest Iceland store for a full refund or contact Iceland Customer Care Line on 01244 842 842.

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Recalled food products: Everyday Entertainer Brand Chocolate Bavarian Cheesecake (450g)

The product has been sold in Countdown supermarkets throughout New Zealand.

The New Zealand Dessert Company is initiating a recall of a batch of the Everyday Entertainer Brand Chocolate Bavarian Cheesecake (450g) (Best Before: 03/01/2017) as the product may contain Bacillus cereus.

The affected product should not be consumed. There have been no consumer reports of illness, however any person concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund or phone 07 542 2966 between 9 am and 5 pm with any queries. This recall does not affect any other Everyday Entertainer brand products. The New Zealand Dessert Company 38 Enterprise Drive, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga   07 542 2966

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Bimbo Bakeries USA has initiated a voluntary regional recall of certain bread products under the Sara Lee®, Kroger®, Bimbo®, Nature’s Harvest®, Great Value and L’Oven Fresh® brands due to the possible presence of fragments of glass caused by a broken light bulb at one of its bakeries.

Recalled products are the fresh bread products listed below with Best By Date, UPC Code and Bakery Code 1658 that were bought in the states listed below. The Best By Date can be found on the lower front/top third of the bag, the Bakery Code is to the left of the Best By Date. The UPC Code can be found in the bottom right corner on the back/bottom of the bag.

The company announced the recall after receiving 3 consumer reports of small pieces of glass found on the outside of the bread. There are no reports of injury.

All recalled products are being removed from store shelves. No other products are affected.

Consumers who have purchased the product can return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-984-0989 at any time 24 hours a day.

RECALLED PRODUCT

Product Name/Description	Best By Date	UPC Code	Bakery Code	States
Kroger 100% Whole Wheat Round Top Bread 16 oz	SEP 01	1111000132	1658	VA
L’Oven Fresh Fit & Active Multigrain Bread 20 oz	AUG 31	4149821093	1658	GA, NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread 20 oz	SEP 01	7294560134	1658	GA, NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread 20 oz	SEP 01	7294560136	1658	GA, NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread 16 oz	SEP 01	7294561103	1658	FL, GA, NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread Twinpack 2 lbs 8oz	SEP 01	7294561159	1658	NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread Twinpack 2 lbs 8 oz	AUG 29	7294561169	1658	AL, FL, GA, NC, SC
Sara Lee Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread 20 oz	SEP 01	7294571588	1658	FL, GA, SC
Sara Lee Delightful 100% Whole Wheat made with Real Honey Bread 20oz	AUG 29	7294571589	1658	FL, GA, SC
Bimbo 100% Whole Wheat Bread 16oz	SEP 01	7432309230	1658	AL, FL, GA, NC, OH, SC, TN
Nature's Harvest Stoneground 100% Whole Wheat Bread 20oz	SEP 01	7870080162	1658	AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, WV
Nature's Harvest Stoneground 100% Whole Wheat Bread twinpack 2 lbs 8oz	SEP 01	7870080168	1658	FL, GA, NC, VA
Great Value 100% Whole Wheat Roundtop Bread 16oz	SEP 01	7874207448	1658	NC, VA
Great Value 100% Whole Wheat Bread 20oz	SEP 01	7874236690	1658	NC, SC, VA