21
Jan
Recall of Yeast cubes due to the presence of foreign matter contamination
Products Recalled:
Fresh yeast in cubes (42g) from the BIOREAL brand [1].
Problem:
- Fresh yeast cubes (42g) from the BIOREAL brand are recalled by the FASFC from 16-11-2022.
- Due to the potential presence of microscopic metal fragments, this recall was prompted by a signal sent via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed Rapid Alert System).
- The AFSCA requests that you return this item to the retailer rather than using it.
Scientific Evidence:
Ingesting metal fragments may be injurious to the consumer. Dental damage, mouth and throat laceration, or laceration or perforation of the intestine are some examples of the injury.
Product Image:What Regulations Clarifies:
The following guidance will also assist you in determining whether a processing step is a critical control point (CCP) for metal inclusion
- One can decide if a step involved in processing is a critical control point (CCP) for inclusion of metal by using the following advice.
- The product be run through a metal detector or a separation device, such as a screen, magnet, or flotation tank, on or after the last step
- Set Critical Limits.
- Establish Monitoring Procedures
- Establish Corrective Action Procedures.
- Establish a Recordkeeping System.
- Establish Verification Procedures [2].