Recalls and Alerts: December 28-29, 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: FDA has opened a traceback investigation into an eleven-case outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses. No food source has been identified as yet.

Allergy Alert: Dianne’s Fine Desserts recalls Sienna® Chocolate Decadent Brownies (3.06 kg; Lot #6Z1L24) due to undeclared pecans.

Food Safety Recall: Relish Foods, Inc recalls Frozen Pacific Fusion Brand Tuna Steaks (10 oz; Production code R11G2821D22A D2091A; Best before July 2023) due to potential for elevated levels of histamine. The recalled products were distributed in Northern California and made for sale at Save Mart Supermarkets and Lucky Stores from October 6th, 2021 potentially up to December 27th, 2021. 

Food Safety Recall: Poppies International, Inc. recalls Delizza Choc Enrobed 30 ct (400g; Lots L1J5021 & L1K5021; Best before 06/09/2023; UPC 6 76670 00402 2), Delizza Cream Puffs 30 ct (375g; Lots L2N5021 & L2O5021; Best before 06/10/2023; UPC 6 76670 00107 6) and Delizza Cream Puffs 120 ct (1.5 kg; Lots L32E5021 & L32F5021; Best before 06/07/2023; UPC 6 76670 00800 6) due to possible foreign matter (small metal fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update: HAIFA SMOKED FISH recalls Turbot Cold Smoked (8-oz pkgs; Lots 97, 223, 246, 299 & 321) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Pastasaus spinazie room / Creamy spinach pasta sauce (275g; Best before 28-01-2022) due to undeclared eggs.

Allergy Alert (Germany): ENCINGER SK s.r.o. recalls K-Classic Schoko Rosinen in Vollmilchschokolade / Milk chocolate-covered raisins (200g; Lot #E06210705D; 23/07/2022; Product of Slovakia) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Pastasaus spinazie room / Creamy spinach pasta sauce (275g; Best before 28-01-2022) due to undeclared eggs.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH Gingerbreadman koekjes / Gingerbread cookies (125g; Best before 01-02-2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BCT 500 recalls Rôti de porc farci / Stuffed pork roast (~800g; Lot #21355-8810; Use by 29/12/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Germany): Klaas + Pitsch Fleisch- & Wurstwaren GmbH recalls multiple products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Queso de cabra cheese (Best before 03/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Gingerbreadman koekjes / Gingerbread cookies (125g; Best before 01-02-2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Dekamarkt and Dirk recall 1 de Beste Luxe vis borrelschotel / Fish snack (Expiration dates up to and including 03-01-2022) due to potential for damaged package seals.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Amer Ahmad Ben Salim recalls Mixed Gurayba (500g; Expiration date 19.04.2022; Produced by Sweet Gida, Turkey) due to undeclared wheat (gluten), nuts (pistachios), sesame seeds, and soy.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Delicatessen Artisanal Ltd. recalls Rosette sausage product, sliced (100g; Expiry dates 12.03.22 to 15.03.22 inclusive) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Manukau recalls specific batches and flavours of Pams and Pak’n Save Hot Roasted Chickens (Sold on 29 December 2021) due to possible contamination by a cleaning agent. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.