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United States
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: Washington State Department of Health is reporting four additional cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections, according to a report published in Food Safety News. The state has stated that the illnesses likely are linked to consumption of organic yogurt produced by Pure Eire Dairy
Public Health Alert Update: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issues a public health alert for approximately 130,860 pounds of frozen fully cooked, diced chicken products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of the affected products.
Allergy Alert: Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. recalls Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Salted (9.9 oz; Best by APR 09 22 N2; UPC 36800-40611) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert: Giant Eagle, Inc. recalls Chicken Street Taco Kits (Sell-by dates throiugh 05/28/21; PLU 56598) due to undeclared egg.
Allergy Alert: Legacy Food Company, Inc. recalls approximately 67,895 pounds of beef jerky due to undeclared sesame oil. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete llist of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Randall Foods, Inc. recalls Hurst brand Fully Cooked Great Northern Beans (48-oz glass jar; Lot #TGN19253; Best by 9/9/2022; UPC 0 256012 0) due to manufacturing deviations that may pose a potential health risk.
Canada
Food Safety Alert: CFIA warns the public not to consume Our Father’s Farm brand apricot kernel products due to risk of cyanide poisoning. Please refer to the Food Safety Alert for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall Update: Produits Africa recalls two Sauce MbaMbi products because the conditions under which they were prepared and packaged may render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Comptoir La Boustifaille recalls SOUPE AUX LÉGUMES ORDINAIRE / Regular vegetable soup (1L; Sold up to and including 26 May 2021) due to omission of mandatory “Garder réfrigéré” labeling.
Europe
Allergy Alert Update (Belgium): Manufacturer recalls Sau Tao brand Amoy Bean Strip noodles (Expiration dates 01/03/2022, 15/03/2022, 21/06/2022, 01/04/2022 & 01/06/2022) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand AH 100% notenpasta amandel / Almond butter (340g; Best before 31/07/2020 ) due to undeclared peanuts.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Ciloglu recalls Ciloglu brand Kavala – cookies with Almonds (290g; Best by 14/11/2021, 20/09/2021, 07/09/2021, 15/10/2021, 17/03/2022, 01/03/2022, 19/01/2022) due to undeclared peanuts and hazelnuts.
Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Bearnaisesås / Bearnaise sauce (400g; Best before 02-08-2021) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (UK): Liroy B.V. recalls Sau Tao (Sun Shun Fuk) ST Amoy Bean Strip (36x250g bag; Lot #252130; Best before 01 March 2022) due to undeclared soy.
Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls LES VIGNES MARINES brand Moule de corde filière ile Dumet élevage France / Mussels (Lots 20210515 & 20210516; Best before dates from 23/05/2021 to 24/05/2021) due to E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls LES VIGNES MARINES brand Moule de corde bio élevage France / Organic Mussels (Lots 20210515 & 20210516; Best before dates from 23/05/2021 to 24/05/2021) due to E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): PERLANDIS Centre Leclerc recalls Kerméné brand Museau de porc barde VPF / Pork muzzle (Lot #11652420; Best by 21/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BISCUITERIE DE BOURGOGNE recalls BISCUITERIE DE BOURGOGNE brand Mini Tuiles (150g & 250g; Multiple varieties and lot codes; Best by between 14/02/2021 and 04/08/2021) due to foreign matter (metal wire) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Zentrale Handelsgesellschaft mbH recalls “Jeden Tag” Paprikasalami (200g; Batch #1104; Best by 29.05.2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Matarkompaní ehf. recalls Preppup brand Kjúklingapasta / Chicken pasta (Batch #L 112; Best before 25.05.21) due to Listeria contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Sweden): HKScan recalls Scan Skåneleverpastej (150g; Best before 2021-07-03, 2021-07-11 and 2021-07-12) due to omission of nitrite during production.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Asda recalls Vegetable Cous Cous (500g; All date codes up to and including 03 June 2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own brands Ltd recalls Pams brand Cassava Vege Crisps Original (150g; Best before: 19 OCT 21) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Back Country Foods Ltd recalls Back Country Cuisine brand Chicken, Corn and Noodle Soup (60g; Best before 18 MAR 2025) due to undeclared sesame.
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