Month: January 2022

Recalls and Alerts: January 18-19, 2022

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United States

Allergy Alert: Amy’s Kitchen recalls Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze (8 oz; Lot #60J0421; Best before 10/2023; UPC 42272-00043) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Frozen Food Development recalls Lidl brand Frozen Chopped Spinach (12 oz; Lots  R17742 or R17963; Best by 09/10/23) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: African Foodways Market recalls certain repackaged Tiger Nuts (0.5 lb; All units sold up to and including November 18, 2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation.

Food Safety Recall: 1991166 Ontario Inc. recalls Mahruse brand Halva with Black Seeds (700g; Lot #001; Expiry 24/05/2023; UPC 8 681305 250691) due to Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Ongezouten Luxe Noten Mix / Unsalted mixed nuts (200g; Lot 74921; Best before 03-09-2022) due to undeclared cashews and peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Brauð Útgerð ehf recalls Brikk Gulrótarkaka / Carrot cake (All expiry dates up to and including 21.01.2022) due to undeclared pistachios.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Distributor recalls DOR brand CRISPY DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE (All production lots) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Salade snack quinoa noix / Quinoa nut salad (200g; Best before 17-01-2022, 18-01-2022, 19-01-2022 & 20-01-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Halal Fine Food recalls Amilah brand Andalouse Sauce (300g; Best before 06/01/2023) and Amilah brand Sauce Blanche / White sauce (300g; Best before 15/12/2022) due to possible foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Fresh Spegelaere recalls Atelier Spegelaere brand Balletjes in tomatensaus / Meatballs in tomato sauce (~400g & ~800g; Lot 220105.16; Use by 17/01/2022) and Atelier Spegelaere brand Vogelnetjes in tomatensaus  / Bird nests in tomato sauce (~400g; Lot 220106.41; Use by 18/01/2022) due to possible foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Golden Foods recalls TRS GINGER POWDER (100g; Batch GGR 20060; Best before 31/02/2022) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Kohberg recalls Kartoffelsandwich / Potato sandwiches (800g; Best before 19.01.2022 & 20.01.2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE PIERRAT recalls PIERRAT brand KNACK SUPERIEURE Sausages (4-pack, 10-pack & 30-pack; Lots 514 & 521; Various Use-by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected Use-by date codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le Marché brand Terrine de saumon à l’aneth / Salmon terrine with dill (150g; Lot #2202301; Use by 28/01/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE E.LECLERC recalls LES ENTRÉES DE LA MER brand TERRINE SAUMON BIO / Organic Salmon Terrine (150g; Lot #2202101; Use by 26/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le Marché brand Terrine aux noix de Saint-Jacques / Scallops terrine (140g; Lot 2201301; Use by 21/01/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le Marché brand Terrine de saumon à l’aneth / Salmon terrine with dill (150g; Lot #2201301; Use by 21/01/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls CASINO CA VIENT D’ICI brand Ravioles Dauphiné Label Rouge / Red Label Ravioli (240g; Lot #20050144; Use by 30/01/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls CASINO CA VIENT D’ICI brand Ravioles Basilic / Basil ravioli (240g; Lot #20050145; Use by 30/01/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Aldi recalls PAYS GOURMAND brand RAVIOLES DU DAUPHINE / Ravioli (240g; Lot #20050155; Use by 30/01/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK ALERT (New Zealand): New Zealand Food Safety reports 31 confirmed cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections since mid-November 2021, with 10 people hospitalized. Evidence suggests a change in water temperature and conditions may make live mussels more susceptible to the bacteria. Consumers are urged to cook mussels thoroughly.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd recalls various butter and spreadable butter blend products due to potential microbial contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: January 15-17, 2022

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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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Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Ongezouten Luxe Noten Mix / Unsalted Luxury Nut Mix (200g; Best before 03-09-2022) due to undeclared cashews and peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk van den Broek recalls 1 de Beste brand gebraden gehaktbal met jus / Roast meatballs with gravy (Best before 26-1-2022) due to undeclared soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): DekaMarkt recalls DekaVers gebraden gehaktbal met jus / Roast meatballs with gravy (2 pieces / 200g; All Best before dates up to and including 23-01-2022) due to undeclared soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Norway): Mondelēz Norge AS recalls Freia brand Melkerull / Milk roll (74g; Lot #OGO0414452; Best before 05.11.2022) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Tourangelle  recalls La Tourangelle brand Mayonnaise Traditionnelle (135g glass jar; Lot #1985; Best before 20/10/2022) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PICARD SURGELES recalls PICARD brand 9 MINI-BURGERS A LA MONTAGNARDE (160g; Multiple lot codes and dates) due to foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Reflets de France brand Ravioles au chèvre de la Drôme / Goat cheese ravioli (240g; Lot #20060174; Use by 31/01/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Reflets de France brand Ravioles au Saint Marcellin (240g; Lot #20060175; Use by 31/01/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRANCAP DISTRIBUTION recalls DELICES DE BELLE FRANCE brand RAVIOLE DU DAUPHINE (240g; Lot #20050154; Use by 30/01/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCOPA VIANDES AUCHAN recalls Porc de nos Villages brand SAUTE DE PORC / cubed pork for sautée (500g; Lot #14855859; Use by 24/01/2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONOPRIX recalls Monoprix Gourmet brand Ravioles au basilics / Basil ravioli (240g; Lot #20050151; Use by 30/01/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Chef Select & you brand Pasta kip groene pesto / Chicken pasta with green pesto (Best before 19-01-2022) due to possible undercooking.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Dirk van den Broek recalls 1 de Beste brand runderbraadworst / Beef bratwurst (6 pieces; Best before 19-1-2022) and 1 de Beste brand runderchipolata / Beef chipolata (10 pieces; Best before 20-1-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Dekamarkt recalls four beef products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: January 13-14, 2022

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United States

Allergy Alert: Lily’s Sweets recalls Lily’s Peppermint Flavor Baking Chips (7-oz pouch; Multiple lot codes; UPC 8-10003-46159-9) due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. recall various food products due to possible Salmonella contamination as a result of rodent infestation. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc.  recall additional food products due to possible Salmonella contamination as a result of rodent infestation. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: La boulangerie Wakefield (Wakefield, QC) recalls PEPPERETTE spicy sausages (Sold up to 7 January 2022) due to improper display temperature which could result in the product being unsafe to consume.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (NORWAY): The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of 16 cases of Salmonella Blockley in Viken (3), Vestland (2), Trøndelag (5), Nordland (2), Troms og Finnmark (3), and Rogaland (1). Twelve of the 16 victims have been hospitalized. The source of the infections is currently under investigation.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA mandates recall of Super Q brand Kan Mian Dried steamed noodles (200g; Best before 14-03-2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Aldi recalls Moser Roth, The Collection, Milk, White & Dark chocolates (160g; All batches and all best-before dates) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Makro recalls three prepared fish meals due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Revi Food recalls several prepared meals due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo snacksalade quinoa noten / Quinoa & nut salad snack (200g; Best before 17-01-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): UPFRESH recalls three prepared meals due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Pâturages Les P’tits Prods brand DESSERTS LACTES SAVEUR CHOCOLAT / Chocolate-flavour dairy dessert 4-pack (4 x 85g; Lot #12129951; Best before 28/10/2022) due to possible foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE PAIN DE BELLEDONNE recalls Belladonne brand BRIOCHE DES ROIS PEPITES CHOC / King’s brioche with chocolate chips (Lot 20211224; Use by 28/01/2022) due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le Marché Jambon Cuit, 2 tranches / Cooked ham, 2 slices (100g; Lot #1041939; Use by 26/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TIVOLI DISTRIBUTION INTERMARCHE recalls STEACK HACHE A LA DEMANDE / Ground steak, to order (Use by 08/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Orkla Foods Danmark recalls Den Gamle Fabrik brand Fruchtaufstrich Orange / Orange fruit spread (600g; Lot #2399318; Best before 21.02.2023) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Natsu Foods GmbH & Co. KG recalls Natsu Salat “Quinoa Nuts”, vegan / Vegan quinoa nuts salad (200g; Use by 16.01.22) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Revi Food recalls Revi Food brand Cassolette de Limandes, écrevisses & Pommes duchesses / Dabs, crayfish and Duchess potato casserole (Lots 90142527, 90142276, 90142545, 90142534, 90142541, 90142533, 90142543, 90142539, 90142544, 90142546, 90142542, 90142537, 90142538, 90142535, 90142547, 90142540, 90142548, & 90142536; Use by 13/01/2022 & 15/01/2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo snacksalade quinoa noten / Quinoa nut salad (200g; Use by 17-01-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Yoplait UK recalls Yoplait Frubes Strawberry, Red Berry and Peach Variety 9-Pack (9 x 37g; Batch code 9218195; Use by 9 February 2022; Only Use-by dates followed by the letter “C” are affected) due to foreign matter (small pieces of metal) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Kivo Petfood BV recalls Kivo Kip Compleet frozen raw pet food (500g & 1000g; Lot #210917; Best before 03-2023), Kivo Kip- Vis Compleet frozen raw pet food (500g & 1000g; Lot #210917; Best before 03-2023) and Kivo Pens-Kip mix frozen raw pet food (500g & 1000g; Lot #210917; Best before 03-2023) due to possible Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Fresh Food Enterprises recalls IQ Bar Chocolate Sea Salt (45g; Best before June 10 2022), IQ Bar Peanut Butter Chip (45g; Best before June 11 2022) and IQ Bar Almond Butter Chip (45g; Best before Apr 14 2022) due to undeclared milk.