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United States
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC is investigating two separate outbreaks of Salmonella illnesses linked to consumption of Italian-style meats. Twenty-three Salmonella Typhimurium infections have been reported from 14 states, and thirteen Salmonella Infantis infections have been reported from seven states. Twelve people have been hospitalized. CDC is working with federal and state partners to identify the source of the outbreaks. Until the source has been identified, consumers are urged to heat all Italian-style meats to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot before eating.
Allergy Alert: Jimbo’s Kitchen, DBA New England Cupboard recalls Jimbo’s Bloody Mary Mix (4”x6” stand up plastic resealable pouch; Manufactured from 8/23/2019 till 8/23/2021; UPC 7 87562 00099 9) due to undeclared soy, wheat, and sulphites.
Food Safety Recall: Willow Tree Poultry Farm recalls approximately 52,022 pounds of various chicken salads and dip products due to possible foreign matter (hard white plastic pieces) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Curation Foods recalls Eat Smart brand Asian Sesame (Sésame asiatique) Chopped Salad Kit (340g; Batch codes AUG 24 2021, 2021 AU 24, 2 0 A 221; UPC 7 09351 30169 8) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Morgan Williams International Inc. recalls Mr. Porky brand Original Scratchings (65g; All Best Before dates up to and including 19 FEB 22; UPC 5 010052 112700) due to possible Salmonella contamination. Although there have been no reported illnesses in Canada, this product has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses in the UK.
Food Safety Recall: Foothills Creamery Ltd. recalls Foothills Creamery brand Turtle Mountain Ice Cream (11.4 L; Product code 210 227 217; UPC 0 67408 11093 9) and Foothills Creamery brand Rocky Road Ice Cream (11.4 L; Product code 210 232 218; UPC 0 67408 11058 8) due to foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Carrefour recalls Scampis Aigre-Doux (350g; Lot #417772; Use by 07/09/2021) due to undeclared sesame seeds and celery.
Allergy Alert (Germany): dennree GmbH recalls dennree Cashewmus / Cashew nut butter (350 g; Best before 30.11.2022) due to undeclared peanuts.
Allergy Alert (Italy): TRS recalls TRS Cinnamon Powder (100g; Lot #2020210) due to excessive sulphites.
Allergy Alert (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls On the Go Spicy Chicken Pasta (275g; Use by 30 August 2021) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Van Loon Group recalls Chipolata mix (360g; Use by 26/08/2021 to 01/09/2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand Terrine lapin aux noisettes et thym / Rabbit terrine with hazelnuts and thyme (multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand PATE DE CAMPAGNE A L’ANCIENNE / Old country-style pâté (multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand MARBRE BLANC DE POULET A L’ESTRAGON / White marbled chicken with tarragon (multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): SNC LE FOURNIL DU VAL DE LOIRE INTERMARCHE recalls CHABRIOR brand PAIN DE MIE SANDWICH / 7-grain sandwich bread (multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): SNC LE FOURNIL DU VAL DE LOIRE INTERMARCHE recalls CHABRIOR brand PAIN DE MIE SANS CROUTE / 7-grain sandwich bread without crusts (multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): SNC LE FOURNIL DU VAL DE LOIRE NETTO recalls NETTO brand PAIN DE MIE / whole-grain bread (multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): MONOPRIX recalls MONOPRIX BIO brand Jeunes pousses bio / organic sprouts (100g; Lot 07B5321; Use by 22/08/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Food Safety Recall (Israel): Waldman Bich R. Sausage and Meat Products Ltd recalls Smoked chicken shanks (Use by 31/08/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Israel): Opal Export Ltd. recalls Tasty brand frozen avocado puree product (1 kg; Lot #14521; Expiration date 25/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall Update (New Zealand): Five Eight Distribution Ltd recalls Mr Porky brand Crispy Strips (35g; All best before dates up to and including 19 FEB 22) and Mr Porky brand Original Scratchings (40g & 65g; All best before dates up to and including 19 FEB 22) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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