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United States
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA continues its follow-up investigation of the Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport illnesses linked to powdered infant formula products manufactured by Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, Michigan.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Le Valet Épices (Montréal, QC) recalls LE VALET MARINADE (500 ml; Sold up to 18 February 2022) because the product may not be safe to consume.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Sweden): Axfood recalls Smått & gott Godismix Favoriter / Candy Mix Favorites containing “Snickers” packaging (700g) due to undeclared peanuts.
Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Ireland): Abbott recalls Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac powdered infant formulas (400g; Multiple batch codes and Best-before dates; Product of USA) due to potential for Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (UK): Abbott recalls Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac powdered infant formulas (400g; Multiple batch codes and Best-before dates; Product of USA) due to potential for Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Austria): Baron International D.O.O. recalls BILLA BIO FRUIT BITES HIMBEERE-KAKAO / FRUIT BITES RASPBERRY-COCOA (100g) due to possible foreign matter (plastic parts) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Magret de canard fumé entier / Whole smoked breast of duck (Lot 301604; Use by 29/04/ 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan – Les Bouchées Jambon Fumé Ail et Fines Herbes / Garlic and fine herbs bite-sized smoked ham (100g; Lot 229; Use by 24/03/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR-MARKET ESSARS recalls crème de foie / creamy liver (Sold by the slice between 8 February 2022 and 9 February 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): ETS VAISSAIRE PAPON recalls L’ARVERNE brand SAINT NECTAIRE FERMIER cheese (Lot 63VBM040122; Best before 24/ 03/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): LT Foods recalls Golden Sun Riz Basmati / Basmati rice (1 kg; Use by 06/10/2023) due to aflatoxin contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Siljans Chark recalls Bacon (Best before 2022-03-04) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Freshers Foods Ltd. recalls various pork snack products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Israel): Abbott recalls Alimentum and Human Milk Fortifier powdered infant formula products (Expiration date 1.09.2023) due to potential contamination with Cronobacter and/or Salmonella Newport.
Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Singapore): Abbott Laboratories (S) Pte Ltd recalls Abbott Alimentum powdered infant formulas (400g; The first two digits of the code are “22” through “37” and the code on the container contains “K8”, “SH” or “Z2”; Expiration date 1 Apr 2022 or later; Product of USA) due to potential contamination with Cronobacter and/or Salmonella Newport.
Australia and New Zealand
Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Australia): Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd and Abbott US recall some EleCare, Similac and Alimentum infant formula products due to potential contamination with Cronobacter and/or Salmonella. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (New Zealand): Abbott Laboratories NZ Ltd recalls specific batches of its Similac, Alimentum and EleCare brands of infant formula products due to potential contamination with Cronobacter and/or Salmonella Newport. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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