Month: November 2021

Recalls and Alerts: November 20-22, 2021

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United States

Allergy Alert: The Spice House recalls Sichuan Chili BBQ Rub (Sold from November 12 through November 18, 2021; UPC 816328028240) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert: TaDah! Foods recalls TaDah!, Spicy Brown Sugar Harissa Hummus Falafel Wrap (7.5 oz; Lot #0601 & 0621; Best by September 01, 2022 (090122) and September 03, 2022 (090322), respectively; UPC 85019800307-5) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz recalls select code dates of Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea powdered beverages and limited Kool-Aid powdered beverages with “Best When Used By” dates between May 10, 2023 and November 1, 2023 due to potential foreign matter (small pieces of metal or glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Les Aliments Johnvince recalls various brands of chocolate raisins due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz Canada recalls Country Time brand Original Lemonade Fruit Juice Substitute Drink Mix (2.4 kg; Best before 23 SE 15; UPC 0 66188 05337 5) and Tang Orange Flavour Crystals (2.2 kg; Best before 23 AU 20 & 23 AU 21; UPC 0 66188 05750 2) due to possible foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Going Nuts Inc. recalls Going Nuts brand Organic white sesame seeds (275g; Lot code L2134; UPC 4 59861 25655 0) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Basha Foods International recalls AlBurj brand and Algota brand tahina/tahini and halawa/halvah due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fandi Import Export Ltd. recalls AlBurj brand Halawa Pistachio Extra (400g & 800g; Expiry 03/2022 (400g size only) and 04/2022 (both sizes); UPC 6 217000 020219 & 6 217000 020677, respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls certain sesame seed-containing products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Cracker Spelt (175g; Lot #1211005; Best before 9-4-2022) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): BIOCYTE recalls Biocyte Longevity brand Oméga-3 Krill (64g; Lot 200915-1; Best before 08/23) due to undeclared wheat and macadamia nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Thrive Fish Pie (250g; Batch code L1272; Best before March 2023) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (France): Alterfoodie recalls Les Petites Pousses brand Plaisir de coco BIO cacao / Organic coconut milk-cocoa pudding (Lot 312; Use by 13/12/2021) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TANG FRERES recalls Coq brand Edamame congelées / Frozen edamame (500g; Best before 27/07/2023) due to breach of holding temperature.

Food Safety Recall (France): TANG FRERES recalls Coq brand Fèves congelées / Frozen beans (500g; Best before 27/07/2023) due to breach of holding temperature.

Food Safety Recall (France): TANG FRERES recalls Coq brand Feve Edamame congelées / Frozen beans and edamame (500g; Best before 27/07/2023) due to breach of holding temperature.

Food Safety Recall (France): ATELIER FOREZIEN DU FRAIS recalls DESPI brand MOUSSE DE FOIE PUR PORC / Pure pork liver mousse (Lot 313/9003; Use by 30/11/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ATELIER FOREZIEN DU FRAIS recalls DESPI brand TERRINE FORESTIERE (Lot 313/9003; Use by 30/11/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le marché brand Couscous Royal (350g; Lot #13060350; Use by 21/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PROMALIN SUPER-U recalls Mascarpone GONGORZOLA (Lot 211011; Use by 21/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hans Henglein & Sohn GmbH recalls Henglein Frische Knöpfle / Fresh egg noodles (400g; Best before 9.12.2021) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Carl Kühne KG recalls Kühne Sauerkraut mit Schwarzwälder Schinken Fix & Fertig / Sauerkraut with Black Forest ham (400g; Best before 07.05.2023) possible foreign matter (dark foreign bodies) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio CCS srl recalls salsiccia carne suino / pork sausage (Sold by weight; Lot #171121) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): CEDROB S.A. POLONIA recalls multiple poultry products due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: November 18-19, 2021

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Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports that contact with backyard poultry resulted in 1,135 reported Salmonella infections, 273 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths since the beginning of 2021. Cases were reported in 48 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. CDC reminds the public that you can get sick from touching your backyard poultry or anything in their environment and then touching your mouth or food and swallowing Salmonella germs. Children should always be supervised around backyard poultry.

Allergy Alert: Spice N’ More Corp. recalls all sizes and date codes of Salma and Casablanca Curry Powders due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Cargill recalls Wilbur Dark Chocolate Triple Covered Malted Milk Balls (1-lb bags; Lot #s 211007MB and 210917MB; UPC 200171-16) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Conagra Brands, Inc. recalls Birds Eye Broccoli Tots (12 oz / 340g; Lot codes 4715105620, 4715104220, 4715113720 & 4715113020; Best by AUG-19-2022 and AUG-25-2022, AUG-11-2022 and AUG-12-2022, NOV-17-2022 & NOV-10-2022, respectively) due to potential foreign matter (small rocks and metal fragments) contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert and Food Safety Recall: Confidences et Chocolats (Sainte-Thérèse, QC) recalls multiple products due to absence of mandatory storage temperature instructions on the product labels and presence of undeclared eggs, milk and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Greenline Distributors and Kelly’s Nutrition Centre recall Organic Sesame Seeds due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Toosti Impex Inc. recalls Toosti brand Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds (25 lb; Product code KAL HS 005 11 20 TIMC; Code 30080; UPC 10828779300803) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Traiteur Flash Express (Mirabel, QC) recalls SAUCE SPAGHETTI À LA VIANDE – POT MASSON / Spaghetti meat sauce in Mason jars (500 ml & 1 L; Best before JA-28-22) because the product may be unsafe to consume, due to improper production/packaging condtions.

Food Safety Recall: Tootsi Impex Inc. recalls Elan brand Organic sesame whole seeds (250g; Lots 21047 & 21030; Best before 2022 AU 16 (L6) & 2022 JL 30 (L6), respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (SWEDEN): The Swedish Public Health Agency reports that an outbreak of 52 cases of Salmonella Coeln infections across 14 regions of the country was likely linked to a contaminated batch of fresh sprouts delivered to grocery stores, wholesalers and commercial kitchens at the end of August. The outbreak is now over.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH oven vegan bitterbal appetizer (Best before 18/05/2022 and 21/07/2022) due to undeclared egg, milk, celery and soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Hanegal A/S recalls Irma’s Organic Bolognese Sauce (400g; Expiry 24.11.2021) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Sediq Großhandel recalls Gaz Persische Süßigkeit / Persian Candy (300g; Best before 10.05.2022) due to undeclared almonds and pistachios.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Aldi recalls Cranberry Pâté and Cream Pâté (150g; Expiration dates December 3, 2021, December 6, 2021 and December 10, 2021) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Orange Biscuits with Pastry Paste (250g; All dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH oven vegan bitterbal appetizer (Best before 18/05/2022 and 21/07/2022) due to undeclared egg, milk, celery and soy.

Allergy Alert (UK – Northern Ireland): U.M.I. Foods recalls ‘The Kitchen’ Chorizo & Oak Smoked Cheddar Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (200g; Batch code 5060207400619; Use by 22/11/2021) and ‘Harvest & Made’ Mini Stuffed Mushrooms with Oak smoked cheddar and sundried tomato (200g; Batch code 5060207400749; Use by 22/11/2021) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Wojnars Wiener Leckerbissen GmbH recalls various BILLA DIV BURGER AND PITA PRODUCTS due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand Hummus Trio tapas appetizer (210g; Best before 06/12/2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. LECLERC SODIROCHE recalls GRAINDORGE brand Normanville sur paille raw milk cheese (Lot #300921LI2; Use by dates between 14/11/2021 and 23/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TRELIDIS E.LECLERC recalls Boudin noir à la coupe stand charcuterie traditionnelle / Black pudding (Sold by the slice between 06/11/2021 and 13/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN SCHWEIGHOUSE recalls SIFFERT FRECH brand Munster fermier au lait cru / Farm-style Munster raw milk cheese (Sold from 03/11/2021 to 13/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Lothar Mei recalls „Pfefferbeißer“ (lose Ware) / Loose goods (Sold from 6/11/2021 to 15/11/2021 via sales vehicles at weekly markets) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): PLUS supermarkt recalls PLUS Veluws Wild boar medallion (Expiration dates 11/20/2021 to 11/23/2021 and 11/26/2021 to 11/28/2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): COPANEX SRL recalls Pipote de pui. Produs congelat. / Frozen chicken breasts (500g; Lot #080921; Expiry date 15.06.2022; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Blanco AAS Ltd. recalls Ballerina Cakes – Strawberry Flavored Personalized Cakes (All expiration dates up to and including 17.3.2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Bright It Pastelona Ltd. recalls multiple pasta products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (AUSTRALIA): Commonwealth, state and territory food regulators and health authorities are investigating an increase in cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus linked to the consumption of raw Pacific oysters (Magallana gigas) produced in Coffin Bay, SA. Trace back activities have identified oyster production areas in Coffin Bay as the source of the oysters consumed by the cases. The outbreak includes 36 reported cases in South Australia, 17 cases in Western Australia and 8 cases in Victoria. The Coffin Bay oyster harvesting area has been closed, and consumers are advised not to eat raw Pacific oysters from Coffin Bay, including fresh and frozen products.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): SA Health has issued an emergency order to recall raw Pacific oysters (Magallana gigas) produced in Coffin Bay, SA, including fresh and frozen products (All production dates from and including 4 September 2021 up to and including 16 November 2021) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Aldi recalls Snackers Market Little Pickers Cubed Tasty Cheese and Mini Crackers (35g; All USE BY dates up to 03.02.22​) and Snackers Market Little Pickers Cubed Tasty Cheese and Pretzels (40g; All USE BY dates up to 03.02.22​) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: November 16-17, 2021

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Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports an outbreak consisting of 10 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections in seven states. Two people have been hospitalized. Minnesota officials found E. coli O157:H7 in a package of leftover Josie’s Organics baby spinach with a “Best if Used By” date of October 23, 2021 collected from a sick person’s home. FDA is tracing back the supply of the baby spinach in the positive product sample. Whole Genome Sequencing is under way to determine whether the strain of E. coli O157:H7 found in the spinach sample is a match to the outbreak strain recovered from patients.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports an additional 84 new cases of Salmonella Oranienburg infections, bringing the total in the onion-related outbreak to 892. One hundred eighty-three (183) people have been hospitalized, and cases have been reported in 38 states and Puerto Rico. The investigation is ongoing.

Allergy Alert: Spice N’ More Corp. recalls Salma Natural Curry Powder (13 oz; Lot #H092021; Best by 12/20/23) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall Update: Potandon Produce L.L.C. recalls Green Giant Fresh to include 3lb. and 5lb. bags of whole yellow onions and 2 lb. bags of whole white onions shipped between July 15 and August 22, 2021 to a UNFI retail distribution center in Champaign, Illinois, due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: KraftHeinz recalls Kool-Aid Tropical Punch Mix (82.5 oz; Best if used by 2023-08-31 and 2023-09-01) due to foreign matter (small pieces of metal or glass) contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Exclusive Candy & Novelty Ltd. recalls Twinkle Baker Décor brand Frosting Tube/White/Vanilla (80g; Lot codes 20146L, 20177L, 20218L, 20245L; UPC 0 6063190651 5) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Verger La Perle Rouge (Saint-Hyacinthe, QC) recalls JUS DE POMME NON PASTEURISÉ / Unpasteurized apple juice (375 ml & 1 L; Sold from 30 October 2021 to 16 November 2021) due to mycotoxin (patulin) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Les Aliments MHD (Québec, QC) recalls PIMENT DU LION / Lion peppers (200 ml; Sold up to 17 November 2021) because the product was not processed and packed in a manner that would ensure its safety.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie St-Louis (Bois-des-Filion) recalls SAUMON FUMÉ À FROID / Cold-smoked salmon (variable weights; Sold up to 16 November 2021) due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (SWEDEN): The Swedish Public Health Agency reports 41 cases of Salmonella infections linked to consumption of sesame-based products (tahini and halva) from Syria since July 2019. Several different outbreak strains have been recovered from patients and from a number of different batches of tahini and halwa from the producer Alburj. Consumers are urged to check their pantries for any of the products listed in the National Food Administration notice and to discard any potentially contaminated products or return them to the store.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls pains précuits “AH Glutenvrije Afbakbroodjes” / Breads due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): LAITERIE LE GALL S.A. recalls Grandeur Nature brand 100% Végétal Riz Chocolat Bio / Organic vegetarian rice chocolate (200g / 2 x 100g; Lot #544; Use by 19/12/2021) due to undeclared shellfish.

Allergy Alert (France): SOCIETE PUR ALIMENT recalls Viana brand Real Jumbo Hot Dog (275g; Lot 233213; Best by 21/12/2021) and Viana brand Veggiefresh Bratwurst (300g; Lot 233213; Best by 21/12/2021) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Switzerland): Migros recalls Sélection Marroni-Morchel-Suppe / Chestnut-morel soup (Sell by 23.12.2021) due to undeclared tree nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Second Seoul Oy recalls Björck & Co Satay-kanavartaat karamelli-maapähkinäkastikkeella / Chicken skewers with caramel-peanut sauce (350g; Expiry dates 13.11. 14.11., 21.11 and 22.11.2021) due to inadequate cooking of the raw chicken.

Food Safety Recall (France): ORIENTAL KITCHEN recalls Oriental Kitchen brand NEM CHUA and NEM CHUA La Tam Ruot (300g; Use by 01/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls ITINERAIRE DES SAVEURS brand Reblochons de Savoie AOP cheese (450g; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential Brucella melitensis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): AZ DISTRIBUTION recalls AL BURJ brand Halawa Extra (400g & 800g; All lot codes; Best by 09/07/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LOSFELD DISTRIBUTION recalls FROMAGE DES 2 CAPS cheese (600g; Lot 292; Best before 19/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS DU DOUESY recalls PATE A L’AIL / Garlic pâté (Lot 20812930036; Use by 17/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan Mmm! brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP / raw milk cheese (450g; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential Brucella melitensis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Patrimoine Gourmand brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP / raw milk cheese (450g; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential Brucella melitensis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): L’ATELIER DES AFFINEURS SAS recalls Petit Boyard au lait de chèvre / goat-milk cheese (200g; Lot 21-282; Best before 08/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS SCHOEPFER recalls Disfrais brand Reblochon au lait cru Tradition fromagère / raw milk cheese (Lots 21038420, 21039074, 21039796, 21039886, 21040273, 21040630, 21041079, 21041860 and 21042769; Use by dates between 23/10/2021 and 30/11/2021) due to potential Brucella melitensis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Al Safir Handels GmbH recalls AL-BURJ Tahini (Sesam) Pistazien-Soße / Sesame tahini-pistachio sauce (800g; Expiry date 07/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ALLEVAMENTI FALCO SRL GINO recalls UOVA FRESCHE CAT A / Grade A fresh eggs (Multiple lot codes and Best By dates) due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Carrefour recalls Copanex PIPOTE PUI (500g; Lot 080921; Use by 15.06.2022) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Oatly recalls Oatly Vaniljsås / Vanilla sauce (250 ml; Best before 5 June 2022) due to foreign matter (small pieces of metal) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Torta Confectionery recalls certain frozen cakes due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Manufacture and Marketing of Tahina and Halva Gold Ltd. (dba Tahina Zahav) recalls Tahina Zahav brand Sesame tahini (500g & 3 kg; Use by 06/09/22 and 14/10/22) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Manassen Foods Australia Pty Ltd recalls GOOD TO GO TASTY CHEESE & Mild SALAMI BITES (40g; Use by 21.12.21, 24.12.21 and 13.01.22) and GOOD TO GO TASTY CHEESE & CABANOSSI (40g; Use by 15.12.21 and 23.12.21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.