eFoodAlert is taking a winter break to recharge our batteries.
We’ll be back on February 9th, refreshed and ready to keep you informed of the latest developments in human and pet food safety issues.
One story we’ll be watching closely is the Purina situation. For some background, check out The Purina Affair podcast interview on The Petropolist.
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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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: After 407 confirmed illnesses in 44 states, 158 hospitalizations, and 6 deaths, the CDC has declared the Salmonella outbreak associated with Mexican cantaloupes to be at an end. According to the FDA, all of the implicated cantaloupes should now be past their useable shelf life.
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The CDC reports that 47 confirmed Salmonella illnesses in 22 states have been linked to consumption of charcuterie meats. Ten people have been hospitalized.
FOOD SAFETY ALERT UPDATE: FDA advises restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat oysters from Sociedad Acuicola GolPac (MX 06 SP) harvested from Bahia Salina, Sonora, Mexico on 12/18/2023 or 12/27/2023 because they may be contaminated with norovirus. This is an expansion of an earlier food safety advisory.
Public Health Alert: FSIS has issued a Public Health Alert for Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta, sold at Costco and Sam’s Club, as these products have been linked to the Salmonella outbreak mentioned above. Although the products have been recalled, the FSIS is concerned that some product may still be in consumers’ refrigerators. Please refer to the FSIS alert for additional details.
Public Health Alert: FSIS issues a public health alert because Dim Sum Factory Inc., a Flushing, N.Y., establishment, produced and distributed raw, frozen pork dumpling products without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the alert for details on the affected product.
Allergy Alert: Hans Kissle recalls MEXICAN STYLE QUINOA SALAD (7 oz; Use by 1/22/24; UPC 036217172018) due to undeclared egg and soy.
Allergy Alert: Whitley’s Peanut Factory recalls Deluxe Nut Mix (12 oz; Lot codes MFG 22823, MFG 25023, MFG 25823, MFG 29323, MFG 35623; UPC 703795000551) due to undeclared peanuts, milk, soy, wheat, and sesame.
Allergy Alert: Rong Shing Trading NY Inc. recalls Lian Sheng Dried Tangerine Plum (4 oz; Expiration date 05/31/2023; UPC 6928580580214) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert: Rong Shing Trading NY Inc. recalls Lian Sheng Dried Plum (5.8 oz; Expiration date 11/13/2023; UPC 6928580581396) due to undeclared sulphites.
Food Safety Recall: Chang & Son Enterprises, Inc. recalls Natures Wonder Premium Bean Sprouts (12 x 12-oz bags/box; Sell by 12/13/23) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall: TreeHouse Foods, Inc. recalls multiple products due to potential microbial contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert: Marché Al-Hilal (Montréal, QC) recalls BURGER DE POULET / Chicken burger (All lots) due to undeclared egg, sesame, wheat and soy.
Allergy Alert: Épicerie-Marché G. Lalime (Montréal, QC) recalls Soupe au bœuf / Beef soup and Pate bourguignon / Pasta bourguignon (All lots) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert: La Petite Boulangerie (Montréal, QC) recalls SALADE DE COUSCOUS PERLÉ / Pearl couscous salad and GÂTEAU AUX FRUITS & RHUM ÉPICÉ / Fruit & rum spice cake (All lots) due to undeclared sulphites, peanuts and soy.
Allergy Alert: Kroes Croquettes Inc. recalls Kroes Croquettes brand Frikandellen (320g; All lot codes; UPC 8 25383 00023 8) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall: Épicerie La Teranga inc. (Longueuil, QC) recalls PAIN THON / Tuna loaf (sold up to 17 January 2024) because the product was prepared and packaged under conditions that present a risk to health.
Food Safety Recall: Candy Heaven Ltd. recalls Prime brand Hydration Drink (500 ml; All flavours which do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling) due to over-fortification of vitamins and labeling issues.
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Sweden): The Public Health Agency is investigating an outbreak of 68 cases of Cryptosporidium illness that began in December 2023. Although a specific source of the outbreak has not yet been determined, authorities suspect a fresh food.
Food Safety Recall (France): NAIVE FOOD recalls MOELLEUX TOBLERONE / Soft Toblerone (2 x 90g; Lot 133600049; Use by 01/02/2024) and CHEESECAKE TOBLERONE (2 x 85g; Lot 140050042; Use by 09/02/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).
Food Safety Recall (France): ANET DISTRIBUTION LECLERC recalls BERGERS DU HAUT BEARN brand TOMME DU BEARN VACHE BREBIS / Cow’s milk and sheep’s milk cheese (Lot 282; Best before 17/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls U brand Gambas entières crues / Whole raw prawns (600g; Best before 01/07/2025, 02/07/2025, 22/07/2025) due to Vibrio vulnificus contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls LES CROISES brand RACLETTE AU VIN BLANC / White wine raclette (250g; Lots 042 24 009 02 00:40 to 042 24 009 02 17:10, inclusive; Best before 06/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN recalls AUCHAN BOUDIN BLANC CEPES / White pudding cepes (375g; Lot 361362; Use by 23/01/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (clear, hard plastic pieces).
Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls SIMPL (Carrefour) brand Salade Batavia / salad (125g; Lots beginning with 02 V3014; Use by 13/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): PRO NATURA recalls ProNatura brand Mélange super fruits / Super fruit mixture (125g; Lot 2964087; Best before 26/12/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of wood).
Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U brand Batavia (200g; Lot 01V3014; Use by 13/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Munsters fermiers au lait cru / Raw milk munster cheese (Lot 13/12/2023; Use by 17/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Altschulzenhof GbR recalls Bauernbrie / Farmer’s brie raw milk cheese (Sold from January 1, 2024 to January 16, 2024) due to possible presence of staphylococcal enterotoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Schäfer‘s Produktionsgesellschaft mbH recalls Donauwelle / Danube wave (Sold January 18, 2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass fragments).
Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls SANTIVERI brand TRADITIONAL DEXTRIN 100% INTEGRAL BREAD (300g; Lot 030125) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).
Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Coop recalls Änglamark brand färsk dill / Fresh dill (20g; Batch P-010) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Bröderna Franzén recalls Bröderna Franzéns Chilibearnaise (200g; Batch M235231139; Best before 27/03/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Norrköpings mejeri recalls various Basimo brand cheeses due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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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.
If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.
“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” – JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.
“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News
Available from all major on-line retailers, including:
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of and consumers not to eat oysters from Baja California, Mexico from Acuacultura Integral De Baja California SA de CV – MX 4 SS from harvest area Laguna Manuela, B.C., Mexico, harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, or 12/23/2023 or Laguna De Guerrero Negro, B.C., Mexico, harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, 12/19/2023 or 12/29/2023 and shipped to distributors in California due to potential Norovirus contamination.
Allergy Alert: Big Island Candies recalls Makana Brownie Assortment Box (10 oz; Batch 60; PLU batch code RFFIC 326760; Sold at Ala Moana store) due to undeclared peanuts.
Allergy Alert: Kinjin Food Pvt. Ltd. Maharashtra, India recalls Asafoetida Vandevi Yellow powder (50g, 100g, 200g, 500g, 1 Kg; Multiple batch numbers and Best before dates) due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: BrightFarms recalls BrightFarms Baby Spinach and four BrightFarms Salad Kits due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert: Glorious Goodies Inc. recalls Glorious Goodies brand Cavendish Crunch Freeze Dried Treats (36g & 40g; All batch/date codes; UPC 6 56464 01277 8) due to undeclared egg, milk, and soy.
Food Safety Recall: Gentro Foods Inc. recalls Eagle brand frozen corn (1.75 kg; Expiry date 02/01/2025; UPC 0 55722 96964 7) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Pattison Food Group recalls Urban Fare brand UF Chia Tropical Fruit Parfait (385g; All Best before dates up to and including 2024/JA/19; UPC 0 288779 908998) and Urban Fare brand Yogurt Parfait (330g; All best before dates up to and including 2024/JA/18; UPC 0 280385 706999) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: IGA extra / Les Marchés Sabrina et Benoit (Trois-Rivières, QC) recalls Bœuf haché extra maigre, Bœuf haché mi-maigre, and Bœuf haché maigre / Extra lean, medium lean, and lean ground beef (All package sizes; Pack date 15.JA.2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Beyco bv recalls Yayla Sucuk salami (200g; Lot 10865984; Use by dates 14/01/2024, 26/01/2024, 23/02/2024 & 01/03/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls CASINO brand Pain de mie pour Toast Au Seigle / Sliced bread for rye toast (300g; Lot A296BB; Best before 22/01/2024) due to mycotoxin contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE E. Leclerc recalls ATELIER POISSONNERIE brand MOULES DE PECHE / Mussels (2 kg; Lot S01SEA; Use by 15/01/2024, 16/01/2024 & 17/01/2024) due to E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Hungary): Bio Fair Trade Kft. recalls NETTFOOD brand Bulgur (1 kg; Use by 2024.07.01, 2024.08.01 & 2024.08.05; Product of Ukraine) due to elevated mycotoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): All Food SRL recalls ASSAGGI E PAESAGGI SALAME STROLGHINO / Salami (80g; Lot L348; Use by 18-01-2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Norway): Ask Spekehus AS recalls Jåla trøffelsalami / Truffle salami (250g; Best before 11.07.2024 and 18.07.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): PepsiCo Beverages (HK) Ltd recalls QUAKER OATMEAL SQUARES HONEY NUT, QUAKER OATMEAL SQUARES CINNAMON, and QUAKER OATMEAL SQUARES ORIGINAL (14.5 oz; Best before dates January 11 to October 1, 2024; Product of USA) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Australia): Sabrands Australia Management Pty Ltd recalls Sunraysia Prune Juice (1 L; Best before 04/12/2025) due to unintended fermentation and presence of alcohol.
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