Month: August 2022

Recalls and Alerts: August 9-10, 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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is continuing to investigate two separate Cyclospora outbreaks, totalling 83 illnesses. No food source has been identified in either outbreak.

Food Safety Recall Update: Lyons Magnus LLC expands its earlier recall to include additional nutritional and beverage products due to potential for microbial contamination, including Clostridium botulinum and Cronobacter sakazakii. Root cause analysis indicates that the products did not meet commercial sterility specifications. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Cuisine Centrale Prêt-à-Manger Inc. recalls Adonis brand All Dressed Mini Pizzas (144 count; Product code 4010272; Best before 22 OC 11, 22 OC 10, 22 OC 06, 22 SE 28, 22 SE 04, 22 AU 28, 22 AU 22) and Adonis brand Hot Dog Rolls (96 count; Product code 4010270; Best before 22 NO 12, 22 NO 08, 22 NO 01, 22 OC 27, 22 OC 15, 22 OC 12, 22 OC 04, 22 OC 01, 22 SE 30, 22 SE 17) due to undeclared pea protein.

Allergy Alert: Olde York Potato Chips recalls Circle K brand Classic Potato Chips (66g; Best before 2023 JA 11 1A8 21:45 to 2023 JA 11 1A8 23:10; UPC 1 94283 10103 2) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Amy’s Kitchen Inc. recalls Amy’s brand Vietnamese Banh Mi Wrap (156g; Batch codes 30F2422, 30E0622, 30D1122, 30B1422, 30J0121, 30I1721, 30H2721, 30G2321, 30F2521, 30E2821, 30D3021, 30D0921, 30D0221, 30B2621, 30B0521, 30L0420, 30J2320, 30J0220, 30-L199; UPC 0 42272 91238 4) due to undeclared mustard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Fa. Bleyer & Wichert GmbH & Co. KG recalls Kleine Rostbratwürstel / Small grilled sausages (350 g (14 x 25g); Lot 561; Use by 12.08.2022 – 25.09.2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): Linda McCartney recalls Linda McCartney 2 Vegetarian 1/4lb burgers (227g; Batch codes 20922, 21022 and 21122; Best before January 2024) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Asian Choice brand Seaweed Salad (225g; Expiry date 25/07/2023) due to possible Hepatitis E virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): MALI ASIAN MARKET recalls Asian Choice brand Seaweed Salad (225g; Expiry date 25/07/2023) due to possible Hepatitis E virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt and OKay recall Boni Selection brand Quatre-quarts (500g; Lots B179 – B180; Best before 27/8/2022 – 28/8/2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Arla Oy recalls Arla Little Baby Organic 1 UHT (500 ml; Best before 29 October 2022) due to a packaging error that might result in product spoilage.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Raisio Oyj recalls Beanit®-härkäpapumuru umami / Broad-bean umami (250g; Expiry dates of August 25, 2022 and August 26, 2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LAGUILLAUMIE recalls ARABI brand ALLUMETTES DE POULET / Chicken sticks (230g; Lot L2207005; Use by 18/08/2022 & 31/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FUMOIR prod’fish recalls prod’fish brand Saumon fumé Norvège prétranché / Sliced Norwegian smoked salmon (Lot 716158; Use by 09/08/ 2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Loseld Distribution recalls Ronckier brand Fromage de Bergues cheese (All Lots; Use by 30/08/2022, 06/09/2022, and 23/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RONCKIER JEAN-BERNARD recalls LAIT BATTU / Buttermilk (1 L; All lots) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC des Alpines recalls Les Alpines brand Crottins Ecrou du Fromager cendré Ecrou du fromager aux Graines de Fenugrec cheeses (Lot 0730; Use by 30/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODIRIB LECLERC recalls Pavé de Saumon / Salmon steak (Lot Marine 9270A; Origin 2214252) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODIRIB LECLERC recalls Brochettes de poulet marinée barbecue trad / Marinated chicken skewers (Lot 22194002; Use by 27/07/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Al Shalati Großhandel recalls Al Gota – Sesame Tahini (400g; Lot 1066; Expiry date 01.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Heinrich Aldag Altländer Fleisch – und Wurstwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalls Putenzwiebelmettwurst SB / Turkey onion mettwurst (500g & 1000g; Lot 210722; Use by 10.08.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): OSSOLANO D.O.P. recalls FORMAGGIO OSSOLANO D.O.P. cheese (Lot 00054-34381 / ns. L 2186) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): TRS ASIAN FINEST FOODS recalls TRS Madras Hot Curry Powder (100g & 400g; All lots; Expiry date 06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Food Safety Authority recalls Asian Choice brand Seaweed Salad (225g; Expiry date 25/07/2023) due to possible Hepatitis E virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection brand Quatre-quarts (500g; Lots B179 – B180; Best before 27/8/2022 – 28/8/2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Aldi, Lidl and Mercadona recall multiple ice cream products due to foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): Jireh International Health Ltd recalls Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Almonds (100g; Best before February 28, 2023 & March 28, 2023; Product of Canada) and Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Hazelnuts (100g; Best before January 30, 2023 & March 8, 2023) due to undeclared milk and tree nuts (cashew, almond and/or hazelnuts).

Allergy Alert (Israel): Kedma Jerusalem Import 2002 Ltd. recalls “Almond fruit” cold-pressed almond puree (400g; Expiry date 06.2023) due to undeclared peanuts and sesame.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK ALERT and Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Middle East Ltd recalls Algota brand Halvah Tahini, Algota brand Halvah with Pistachio, and Algota brand Sesame Tahini (all packaging size variations; Batch codes 359 & 498; Products of Syria) due to possible Salmonella contamination. There have been reports of associated illness in New Zealand.

Recalls and Alerts: August 6-8, 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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Canada

Food Safety Recall: A.C. Covert Distributors / True North Seafood Company recalls Sober Island brand OG Oysters (Variable weight; Code #PO077656) due to E. coli contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Austria): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio Smoothie mit Protein (250 ml; All Best before dates) due to undeclared peanuts, sesame and other nuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): RONCKIER JEAN-BERNARD  recalls Bergues fermier, Petit Bergues, Palet de Killem cheeses (All lots) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON AH SOUNE LE PAILLE EN QUEUE recalls LE PAILLE EN QUEUE brand MIEL DE BAIES ROSES / Pink berry honey (250g; Lot 21258; Use by 01/09/2024) due to microbiological contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VENG MY HUAT ngoc xuyen saigon recalls NGOC XUYEN SAIGON brand BI PORC EMINCE / shredded pork (Use by 02/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC des Alpines recalls Les Alpines brand Crottins Ecrou du Fromager cendré Ecrou du fromager aux Graines de Fenugrec cheeses (Lot 0725; Use by 25/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Vercelli spa recalls Vitello Casa Vercelli brand HAMBURGER VITELLO / Veal hamburger (200g; Lot 1304741; Best before 14-08-2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): PLG Enterprises Ltd. recalls Hatiful “fried and salted pea” (220g; Expiry dates 01/30/23 & 12/30/22) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Israel): PLG Enterprises Ltd. recalls Miasi “corn-coated peanuts” (270g; Expiry dates 12.30.22 & 02/28/23) due to undeclared almond.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Matebal Industries recalls Salt and Roots (120g; All Expiry dates up to and including 11/23/23) due to undeclared peanut.

Recalls and Alerts: August 4-5, 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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports that the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Big Olaf brand ice cream products has increased in size to 25 illnesses in 11 states. Twenty-four people have been hospitalized and one person has died.

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: FDA cautions pet owners not to feed their cats Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Chicken Recipe for Cats (Lot 9116; manufactured May 2, 2022) and Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Antibiotic & Grain Free Turkey Recipe for Cats (Lot 9121; manufactured May 4, 2022) due to Salmonella contamination. The FDA recommended that the manufacturer voluntarily recall these products and notify the public, but the company has not done so. 

Allergy Alert: That’s it Nutrition, LLC recalls Dark Chocolate Truffles (multiple package sizes, flavours and lot/expiration dates) due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Royal Crest Dairy recalls Farmer’s 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate Milk (pint; Code date AUG-22) due to undeclared egg.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Primal Pet Foods Inc. recalls Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula (Lot W10068709; Best by 05/22/23) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to Maryland, Georgia, Texas, and British Columbia, in late April 2022.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Mother Dairy CA recalls Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese (340g; Best before 2022/10/23; UPC 6 98708 98763 3) due to E. coli contamination. The recalled product was sold in Alberta.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Primal Pet Foods, Inc. recalls raw frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula (6 lb; Lot #W10068709; Best by 05/22/23; UPC 850334004164; Product of USA) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia:

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Cotton Gin Port recalls NIO Cocktails brand Cocktail Mai Tai (100g; Lot L7008; Best before 01/02/2025) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (France): BRIODIS E.LECLERC CARPONT recalls pâtés aux pommes / Apple pâté (Use by 27/07/2022, 01/08/2022, 03/08/2022, 08/08/2022, 10/08/2022) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (France): ANDRE LOUSSOUARN recalls ANDRE LOUSSOUARN brand PATE AUX POMMES / Apple pâté (All lots; Use by dates between 31/07/2022 and 28/08/2022 and Use by dates between 26/07/2022 and 17/08/2022) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Germany): dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG recalls dm Bio Smoothie mit Protein / Organic smoothie with protein (250ml) due to undeclared sesame, peanuts and other nuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): ASEAN warns consumers of undeclared gluten in JC JUCARNE brand Cordón Blue Extra (Batch #220730; Expiration date 08/08/2022).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Mondelez International recalls Grany moelleux fruits des bois / Chewy bars with berries (195g; Lot #OCE0922051 (Production hours 6:00 – 8:30); Use by 28/02/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Franprix recalls Franprix brand tomme de Brebis / sheep’s milk cheese (150g; Lot vf059; Expiry date 22/08/2022) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CASINO recalls Franprix brand tomme de Brebis / sheep’s milk cheese (150g; Lot vf059; Expiry date 22/08/2022) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand POUCE BARRE PATISSIERRE / Pastry log (800g; Lots B166, B173, B181, B193; Best before 13/09/2022, 08/09/2022, 28/09/2022, 10/10/2022, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls AUCHAN BARRE QUATRE QUARTS / Four-quarters bar (multiple package sizes and lot codes) due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls Quatre-Quarts à partager (multiple package sizes and lot codes) due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA NAUCELLOISE recalls LA NAUCELLOISE brand Tripous (230g; Lots AF186 & AF172; Use by 05/07/2026 & 21/06/2026) due to defective can seams.

Food Safety Recall (France): BISCHWILLER DISTRIBUTION-BISCHWIDIS SUPER-U recalls GENDARMES / dry sausages (sold in bulk) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls Bol de pâtes jambon sec Roquefort et noix / Pasta bowl with dry ham, Roquefort and nuts (300g; Use by 03/08/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (soft blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): LAGUILLAUMIE recalls ARABI brand ALLUMETTE DE POULET / Chicken matchsticks (Lot L2202001; Use by 17/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gerhard Labahn recalls Korngesund brand Bio Weizenmehl, Typ 550 / Organic wheat flour (1 kg; Best before 01.05.2023) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Germany): Global Foods Trading GmbH recalls Schani Kasoori Methi (getrocknete Bockshornkleeblätter) / Dried fenugreek leaves (100 g & 1 kg; Lots 19FEB22X1/1 & 28MAR22X2/1; Best before  01/2024 & 03/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hofladen Wallner recalls Weizenmehl Type 550 / Wheat flour (1 kg; Use by 30.05.2023) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Meadow Park Eggs recalls Meadow Park Free Range Duck Eggs (6-pack; All best before dates up to and including 08/08/2022; Product of Ireland) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio F.lli Cavallo S.R.L. recalls Salsiccia fresca di puro suino/Pasta di salsiccia / Fresh pure pork sausage/Sausage paste (Lot 220726UE; Best before 05/08/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Barre Quatre-Quarts (250g; Lots B171 & B189; Use by 19/08/2022 & 06/09/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Sunfrost recalls Tender green beans, whole, frozen (600g; Supplied to Haredi Community Hospital and Beit Yosef Hospital; multiple Use-by date codes) due to foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.