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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Food Safety Recall: Metro Plus Supermarché Collin inc. (Chambly, QC) recalls numerous prepared dishes due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Italy):Grandi Riso SpA recalls Per Te brand Riso Carnaroli (1 kg; Lot 17-11-2022) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (Italy): Grandi Riso SpA recalls Coop brand Riso Carnaroli (1 kg; Lot 13-11-2022) due to undeclared soy.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium):Imperial Meat Product recalls Delhaize Minisnacks ‘Snack Saucisson’ / snack sausage (125g; Lot #541859; Best before 20/04/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH Eierkoeken / Egg cakes (Best before 30-01-2022 and 03-02-2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): ABCD NUTRITION recalls RAYON VRAC Riz rouge BIO / Organic red rice (Lot #36674; Best before 14/10/2022) due to aflatoxin contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERL ARC ATLANTIQUE recalls Côtes de porc 1ère / Pork chops (5-pack; Lot 440 / 4562079; Use by 04/02/2022) due to possible foreign matter (metal) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH recalls Alnatura Erdmandeln, gemahlen / Ground almonds (225g; Best before 12.02.2022, 15.07.2022, and 14.09.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Marmo brandEmincés de poulet curry doux/ Mild sliced chicken curry (Lot 05202102008; Use by 27/01/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jan Linders Supermarktenrecalls ambachtelijke boerenpastei / traditional farmer’s pie (125g; Best before 10 February and 12 February 2022) due to possible foreign matter (white plastic) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Romania): SC FIRENZE COM SRL recalls Biscuiți Digestivi cu ovăz fără zahăr adăugat/ Digestive oatmeal cookies, sugar-free (410g; Lot 30823521; Product of Spain) due to possible foreign matter (metal) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Romania): Mega Image recalls Delhaize MINI CARNATI / sausages (125g; Lot #541859; Use by 20.04.2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Migros and Altanatura recall Alnatura Erdmandeln, gemahlen / Ground almonds (225g; Best before 12.02.2022, 22.03.2022, 20.05.2022, 15.07.2022 and 14.09.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): EB Times Pty Ltd recalls Tohato Caramel Corn Original Flavour (80g; All Best Before dates up to and including 22.01.11) due to undeclared almonds.
The Public Health Agency of Canada(PHAC) is alerting Canadians to an outbreak of fourteen cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to consumption of Hankook brand kimchi products.
As of today, outbreak cases have been confirmed in Alberta (13) and Saskatchewan (1).
The first case was reported during the week of December 5, 2021, and the most recent case during the week of January 2, 2022.
Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi, 1670g. UPC 6 23431 00030 4. Best before 22JA29.
The recalled product was sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may result in the recall of additional products.
People infected with E. coli O157:H7 can develop a wide range of symptoms, which can appear between one day and ten days after consuming a contaminated food. Some do not get sick at all, though they can still spread the infection to others. Others may feel as though they have a bad case of upset stomach. In some cases, individuals become seriously ill and must be hospitalized.
The following advice from the PHAC applies to individuals, as well as retailers, distributors, manufacturers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and long-term care homes, across Canada:
Do not eat, use, sell or serve the recalled kimchi or any products made with the kimchi. Check to see if you have recalled food products at home. If you do, throw them out and wash your hands.
Clean and sanitize all surfaces and storage areas that recalled kimchi or any products made with the recalled kimchi may have come in contact with, including countertops, containers, utensils, freezers, and refrigerators.
If you have been diagnosed with an E. coli infection or any other gastrointestinal illness, do not cook food for other people.
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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
Allergy Alert: Siren recalls Birthday Cake Bites (1.7 oz bag; Lots 21326, 21335, 21336 and 21340; UPC 8-62768-00048-3 & 8-62768-00049-0) due to undeclared cashews and almond butter.
Allergy Alert: Conagra Brands, Inc. recalls Wish-Bone® THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING (15 oz; Lots 4254200620 & 4254200720; Best by JAN312023 & FEB012023, respectively), Wish-Bone® THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING (24 oz; Lot 4254201720; Best by FEB112023) and Wish-Bone® CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING (24 oz; Lot 4254201320; Best by NOV092022) due to undeclared egg.
Public Health Alert: FSIS alerts consumers to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in simply fresh MARKET CHICKEN SALAD Apples & Walnuts (8-oz and 16-oz. deli hinged containers; Sell by 1/25; EST. P47170). The recalled items were shipped to three local markets in Atlanta, Ga.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: IGA Supermarché G.C. inc. (Baie-Saint-Paul, QC) recalls Filet de truite fumée au poivre / Smoked trout filet, with pepper (Sold up to and including 28 January 2022) due to lack of mandatory “Garder congelé jusqu’à utilisation” (keep frozen until use) labeling.
Food Safety Recall: Bagel Beaubien (Montréal, QC) recalls three smoked salmon products (Sold up to 27 January 2022) because the items were not stored frozen until use. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: 3 Patapoufs (Montréal, QC) recalls two salmon products (Sold up to 27 January 2022) because the items were not stored frozen until use. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalls PC Organics brand Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (900g; Best before 2022 OC23; UPC 0 60383 03544 0) due to insect infestation.
Food Safety Recall: T-Brothers Food & Trading Ltd. recalls Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi (1670g; Best before 22JA29; UPC 6 23431 00030 4) due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Belgium):Albert Heijn recalls Chio brand Los mixos sweet chili (125g; All Best-before dates) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (France): LACTALIS NUTRITION SANTE LNS recalls Sanavi brand Galletas Vainilla HARIFEN / Vanilla cookies (200g; Lot 29J & 35L; Best before 28/02/2023 & 30/04/2023, respectively) due to undeclared soy lecithin.
Allergy Alert (Italy): Grandi Riso SpA recalls Selex brand RISO CARNAROLI (1 kg; Lot 17/11/2022) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (Italy): Grandi Riso SpA recalls Per Te brand RISO CARNAROLI (1 kg; Lot 17/11/2022) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (Italy): Grandi Riso SpA recalls Coop brand RISO CARNAROLI (1 kg; Lot 13/11/2022) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Intersnack Nederland B.V. and Jumbo recall Chio brand Los mixos sweet chili (125g; Best before 23-07-2022) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Pirato brand Chips de Crevettes Kroepoek naturel / Shrimp chips (Lots 337B21, 337C21, 337D21; Use by 07/06/2022) because the packages may contain small pieces of crackers that are sharp and hard due to inadequate frying.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coronet Cake Company ApS recalls Salling Lagkagebunde Kakao / Cocoa layer cake (340g; Best before 07.02.2022 and 22.02.2022) and Salling Lagkagebunde, lyse / Light layer cake (340g; Best before 07.02.2022 and 22.02.2022) due to mold contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Bodylab ApS recalls multiple varieties of Bodylab brand protein pancake mixes and waffle mixes due to possible foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination. Please refer to the notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Emile Fournier Fils recalls Fournier fils brand HADDOCK MOYEN / Medium haddock (1 kg; Lot 2200701; Use by 12/02/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Emile Fournier Fils recalls Fournier fils brand Haddock 250 sous atmosphère modifiée / Haddock, modified atmosphere packaging (250g; Lot 2200701; 12/02/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls POULIGNY SAINT PIERRE cheese (Lot L347; Use by 06/02/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BERGUECO INTERMARCHE recalls Fabrication maison brand Paupiette de veau / Stuffed veal (Lot T13640048) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): NIKAIADIS LECLERC NICE ST ISIDORE recalls SALADE DE PATES AUX LEGUMES GRILLES / Pasta salad with grilled vegetables (All lot codes; Use by 26/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Raoul Deschildre recalls Raoul Deschildre brand Rilettes au piment d’Espelette / Espelette pepper rilettes (Lot 0046143; Use by 06/01/2022 and 30/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fromi GmbH recalls Camembert Moulé à la Louche, Isigny Calvados / Ladle-molded Camembert cheese (Lot A3301; Best before 28.01.2022) due to E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Bodylab recalls Bodylab brand Pancake & Waffle Mix Classic – High Protein Baking Mix (500g; Lots 10921/5176 and 11121/5176; Best before 01.09.2023 and 01.11.2023, respectively) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): The Little Milk Co. recalls The Little Milk Co. brand Organic Irish Cheddar and Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese (135g; Batch code K103; Best before 01.03.22) due to elevated histamine levels.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls Pirato brand Chips de Crevettes Kroepoek naturel / Shrimp chips (Lots 337B21, 337C21, 337D21; Use by 07/06/2022) because the packages may contain small pieces of crackers that are sharp and hard due to inadequate frying.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Coop recalls three varieties of Coop brand egg cakes due to possible foreign matter (piece of wire) contamination. Please refer to the notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Plus recalls PLUS Eierkoeken vrije-uitloop / Free-range egg biscuits (4 pieces; Best before 04-02-2022) due to possible foreign matter (piece of wire) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls several varieties of AH brand egg biscuits due to possible foreign matter (piece of wire) contamination. Please refer to the notice for a complete list of affected products.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): Consumers are advised that two kinds of prepackaged rice products may contain undeclared gluten. Please refer to the notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Vitamin Well Hong Kong Limited recalls Barebells brand Milkshakes, Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry and Banana flavours (330 ml; Product of Germany), which were imported without permission.
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Korpiko NZ Ltd recalls three varieties of Korpiko brand pies due to undeclared soy, milk and/or (possibly) egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Hello Foods Ltd recalls Natava SuperFoods brand Organic Chlorella Powder (100g; Batches N-232, N-233 and N-234; Best before 07-Sep-22) and Natava SuperFoods brand Organic Clean Greens Wholefood Powder (200g; Batch N-227; Best before 31-Dec-22) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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