Author: Phyllis Entis

Recalls and Alerts: November 8-9, 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: CDC reports sixteen cases of Listeria monocytogenes in six states. One person has died and thirteen have been hospitalized. The outbreak has been linked to deli meat and cheese purchased at deli counters in multiple states. CDC advises people at higher risk of severe Listeria illness to not eat meat or cheese from any deli counter, unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot.

Food Safety Recall: Seven Seas International USA, LLC recalls Giant Private Label Wild Caught Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon (4 oz (113g); Lot R4132; UPC 68826715832) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Groupe Adonis inc. recalls Soupe champignon / Mushroom soup and Soupe creme brocoli / Cream of broccoli soup (Sold up to 7 November 2022) due to undeclared soy, and recalls Soupe lentille jaune / Yellow lentil soup (Sold up to 7 November 2022) in addition to the previously mentioned soups due to absence of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Verger Champêtre – gîte & compagnie inc. (Granby, QC) recalls Huile assaisonnée ail roti, fleur d’ail et piment fort / Oil flavoured with roasted garlic, garlic flower and hot pepper (Sold up to 4 November 2022) because the product might be unsafe to consume.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut has identified fish cakes (fish meatballs) from Jeka Fish as the source of an outbreak of seven cases of Listeria monocytogenes since mid-August. Please refer to the recall notice, below.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Cloetta Suomi Oy recalls Malaco Alphabet Choco (280g; Best before dates between 8 March 2023 and 3 August 2023) due to undeclared hazelnuts and almonds.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Holland & Barrett recalls Ultra Soya Lecithin soft gel capsules, 1200 mg (50, 100 & 250 pack sizes) and Mega Soya Lecithin, 1325 mg (100 capsule pack size) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Lidl recalls Kipster Indische stijl gehaktballetjes / Indian style meatballs (Expiry date 11/30/2022) due to undeclared wheat, barley, mustard seed, milk, soy and celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Holland & Barrett recalls H&B Mega Soya Lecithine, 1325 mg capsules (all batches) and H&B Ultra Soja Lecithine, 1200mg capsules (all batches) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Holland & Barrett recalls Ultra Soya Lecithin soft gel capsules, 1200 mg (50, 100 & 250 pack sizes) and Mega Soya Lecithin, 1325 mg (100 capsule pack size) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): FRANPRIX recalls Riz long Basmati / Long grain Basmati rice (1 kg; Best before 11/01/2023) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Marie Schuurman recalls Lait & Passion Marie Schuurman brand Petit Charlemagne Bio fromage à pâte molle / Organic soft curd cheese (100g & 120g; Lot 76; Best before 02/12/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Royal Greenland recalls Færdigstegt Fiskefilet / Ready-to-eat fish fillet (160g; Lot 22306; Use by 16.11.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Jeka Fish A/S recalls several types of Havet’s and Løgismose fish patties due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): LIDL Danmark A/S recalls Golden Sun Basmati Ris XXL (4.5 kg; Best before 16.12.2022 to 21.12.2022) due to ochratoxin A contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VILLENEUVE DISTRIBUTION LECLERC  recalls Cuisse de poulet farcie / Stuffed chicken thighs (Lot 04/10/2022; Use by 09/10/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HONG KONG 8 KONBINI D’ASIE recalls Nam Meo brand Champignons noirs / Black mushrooms (All lots; Best by 10/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): UNION BEURRIERE DU VAL DE MIEGES COOPERATIVE BEURRIERE DU VAL DE MIEGES recalls COOPERATIVE BEURRIERE brand Beurre de Table Pasteurise / Pasteurized table butter (250g; Lot 292; Use by 21/12/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EUROPAFROM recalls BRIE DES VOSGES cheese wedge (Lot 3441309; Use by 30/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRASELECT Henri boucher St Laurent Blangy recalls Préparation de viande bovine hachée assaisonnée 5% MG vrac et portionnée / Seasoned ground beef, 5% fat, bulk and portioned (Prepared and sold 02/11/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FTRECAL recalls MAUBERT brand BRIE 33% (~3 kg; Lot 3441309; Best before 30/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVRIER DES CRAYS brand Satonnay pétales de Fleurs Satonnay Truffe Tuber Aestivum Vitt. Satonnay coque fresh goat-milk cheeses (140g; Lot 255; Best before 11/10/2022) due to shigatoxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls Chevrier des Crays brand CABRIFRAIS au lait cru / cheese made with raw goat’s milk (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to shigatoxin producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls Chevrier des Crays brand Bouchons Bleuet Bouchon Chèvre France / cheese made with raw goat’s milk (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to shigatoxin producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVRIGNY – CHEVRIER DES CRAYS brand Barattes Mini Barattes/ cheese made with raw goat’s milk Lots 272 & 273; Best before 14/11/2022 & 21/11/2022, respectively) due to shigatoxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES ATELIERS recalls GRILLO PARTY brand Merguez sausages (12-pack; Lot 22297-5353; Use by 01/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CASINO recalls CASINO ÇA VIENT D’ICI brand Saucisse de Morteau cuite IGP / Cooked Morteau sausage (350g; Lot 623357; Use by 15/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES COOPERATEURS DE NORMANDIE PICARDIE COOP CNP recalls Steak haché vendu A LA DEMANDE / Ground beefsteak sold to order (Sold during Week 44) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE ANDRE BAZIN CASINO recalls Casino brand saucisse de morteau cuite / Cooked morteau sausage (Lot 623357; Use by 15/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FILS DE BENOIT DIENNET – CHARCUTERIE SALAISONS Charcuterie DIENNET recalls CHARCUTERIE REGIONALE DIENNET brand TETE ROULEE PISTACHEE DIENNET / Head meat round with pistachio (Lot 224203; Use by 16/11/2022) due to E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ASIAN MARKET recalls Nature’s Best Harvest brand Champignons noirs entiers et séchés “Nam Mèo” / Whole, dried Nam Mèo black mushrooms (100g; Lot 13-060-032; Best before 10/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): KING LONG STORE recalls Nature’s Best Harvest brand Nam Méo black mushrooms (100g; Best before 10/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Onkel Sahingöz GmbH & Co. KG recalls Ekonomik Tahin Helva Sade / Plain tahini halvah (300g; Lot L 09 E 22; Expiry 05/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Van Sillevoldt Rijst B.V. recalls Golden Sun Basmati Reis / Basmati rice (1 kg; Best before 07.01.2023, 08.01.2023, & 18.01.2023 – 20.01.2023) and Golden Sun Langkorn Spitzenreis im Kochbeutel / Long-grain rice in a cooking bag (1 kg; Best before 10.05.2023 – 12.05.2023, 17.05.2023 – 21.05.2023, 25.05.2023, 26.05.2023, 07.06.2023 & 08.06.2023) due to elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Szatmári Konzervgyár kft. recalls PENNY – Sonnenmais / Sun corn (3 x 150g cans; Lot EAN: 20603113 // CN L21266; Expiry 23.09.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Pernigotti S.p.a. recalls Pernigotti 1860 – Gianduiotto brand Praline di cioccolato alle nocciole gianduia / Hazelnut chocolate pralines (150g; Best before 10.04.24 / 13.04.24 / 19.04.24) due to foreign matter contamination (larvae).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Pernigotti S.p.a. recalls Pernigotti 1860 – Cremino Praline al cioccolato al latte e alla nocciole gianduia con farcitura alla nocciolas / Milk chocolate pralines with hazelnut filling (150g; Best before 10.04.24 / 13.04.24 / 19.04.24) due to foreign matter contamination (larvae).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): F.IIi Veroni fu Angelo S.p.A. recalls seven Veroni brand mortadella products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the individual recall notices for details on the affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: November 5-7, 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

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Comercializadora PepsiCo S. de R.L. de C.V. recalls Gamesa Arcoiris Marshmallow Cookies (15.5 Oz, 6 Count; Best before 28MAR23, 5MY228001, 28MAR23, 6MY128101) due to Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Public Health Alert: The Québec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAC) warns the public not to purchase or consume dairy products made with raw (unpasteurized) milk from la Ferme Deaubel (Saint-Romain, QC), as these products represent a hazard to health. Sale of dairy products made from raw milk is prohibited in the province of Québec.

Allergy Alert: Jiva Manufacturing & Distribution Inc. recalls Bliss Balls brand Chocolate Ginger (285g; Best before 30032023; UPC 0 59443 25202 6) and Everland brand Chocolate Hazelnuts (113g; Best before 30092023; UPC 0 59443 75092 8) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products were sold in Alberta and British Columbia.

Allergy Alert: Oscar and Libby’s Gift Store Inc., Elliot Home + Lifestyle recall Seed Ranch Flavor Co. brand Everything But… The Sushi & Dumplings Hot Sauce (148 ml; Codes 071122, 081822, 6188, Best before 061025; UPC 8 60008 58851 7) and Seed Ranch Flavor Co. brand Umami Everyday Sauce (148 ml; Code 031422; UPC 8 67732 00032 2) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Vegn Haus recalls Seed Ranch Flavor Co. brand Umami Everyday Sauce (148 ml; Batch code 012022; UPC 8 67732 00032 2) due to undeclared soy.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): El Taco Truck recalls Corn tortilla (195g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Steindal ehf recalls El Taco Truck brand Corn tortilla (195g; All Best before dates; Product of Mexico) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): El Taco Truck recalls Corn tortilla (195g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Choucroute d’Alsace garnie 2 personnes / Alsace sauerkraut for two (Lot M443 & M0443; Use by 26/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS CLERMONT recalls CLERMONT brand Jambonneaux cuits panés x6 / Breaded cooked ham (Lot 306; Use by 26/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls U brand Dès de Tomme de brebis / Cheese made from pasteurized sheep’s milk (120g; Lot 223019301; Use by 26/01/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Frial brand Special pig’s head cooked pork head meat (Lot 2238402; Expiration date 12/14/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Madsha Food Industries recalls Allalhem brand Choma Pepper (250g; Expiry date 14.03.2023) due to undeclared peanut.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Chocolatier Australia Pty Ltd recalls Plum Puddings which have been mislabeled as Christmas Caramels (Best before  JUL 2023 and OCT 2023) due to undeclared almonds and alcohol.

Recalls and Alerts: November 3-4, 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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations? Click on the TAINTED menu at the top of the page to read or listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

Food Safety Recall: Nestlé USA recalls NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Tub (Batch codes 22135554RR, 22145554RR, 22155554RR; Best by 1/28/2023, 1/29/2023, 1/30/2023, respectively) due to possible foreign matter contamination (soft plastic film).

Food Safety Recall: Kalera Public Limited Company recalls Kalera brand Krunch, Butter and Romaine whole head variety lettuce (Lot codes 001293 and 001294) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Daiso California LLC recalls Tiramisu Twist Cookies (96g; All codes where almond and hazelnut are not declared on the label; UPC 4 562138 450820) due to undeclared almond and hazelnut. The recalled product was  sold at Daiso, 810 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC.

Allergy Alert: Maple Leaf Foods recalls Cappola brand Genoa Salami (175g; Best before 23JA03, 23JA04, and 23JA09; UPC 0 63100 15111 9) due to undeclared wheat and milk. The recalled product was sold nationally.

Food Safety Recall: Les Aliments Felix Mish inc (Montréal, QC) recalls Bacon cuit prêt-à-manger / Cooked, ready-to-eat bacon (Variable weights; Sold up to 25 October 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI reports that Baxter & Greene Beef Lasagne (400g and 800g; All use by dates up to and including 10th November 2022) contains undeclared wheat, milk, egg and celery.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Naturà Srl recalls LA FINESTRA SUL CIELO brand Cannella in polvere Bio / Organic cinnamon powder (80g; Lots 100523A, 110523 & 120523; Best before 10/05/23A, 11/05/23 & 12/05/23, respectively) due to undeclared anhydrous sulphur.

Allergy Alert (Spain): AESAN reports that VIRGINIAS brand Bsan Digestive gluten-free chocolate biscuits (140g; Batch L2520L9; Expiry 02/20/23) contains undeclared lactose (milk sugar).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Alma By G. ApS recalls Salling Princip Chili Mayo / Chili mayonnaise (175g; Batch 2208314; Best before 20-09-2023) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Franprix brand Riz long Basmati / Long-grain basmati rice (1 kg; Best before 11/01/2023) due to aflatoxin contamination above the permitted limit.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE COSME recalls CHARCUTERIE COSME brand ROTI DE PORC CUIT TRADITIONNEL / Traditional cooked pork roast (x10; Lot 224410; Use by 26/11/ 2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Crêpes Jambon, Crêpes Jambon champignons / Ham crêpes, ham and mushroom crêpes (Prepared from 21/10 to 28/10/22) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Pizza Hawaienne, Pizza Jambon, Pizza Jambon – Champignons / Hawaiian pizza, Ham pizza, Ham and mushroom pizza (Prepared from 21/10 to 28/10/22) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Vol au vent Jambon, Vol au vent Jambon – Champignons, Vol au vent Quenelles de veau jambon champignons, Vol au vent Chèvre jambon / Vol au vent with ham, Vol au vent with ham and mushrooms, Vol au vent with veal dumplings, ham and mushrooms, Vol au vent with ham and goat cheese (Prepared from 21/10 to 28/10/22) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARCEL CHARRADE ET COMPAGNIE recalls L’empreur brand Saint Nectaire Fermier / Farm cheese (Lots AAL 39-4 & 22270111-4; Best before 09/12/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU brand EMINCES DE JAMBON SEC / Sliced cured ham (300g; Lot 210154097; Use by 07/12/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA recalls CORA brand beurre demi-sel de bretagne plaquette / Semi-salted butter (250g; Lot 294A; Best before 06/01/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): GUELLIER ET FILS recalls Novoris brand Filet Mignon de porc au chèvre / Pork filet mignon with goat cheese (Lot 4329922; Use by 05/11/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GUELLIER ET FILS recalls Novoris brand Filet Mignon de porc au roquefort / Pork filet mignon with roquefort cheese (Lot 4329922; Use by 05/11/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ONCLE WANG recalls Nam Meo brand Champignons Noir Séchés – Black Fungus (100g; Best before 10/10/2023) due to Salmonella Stanley contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Choucroute royale individuelle (avec pommes de terre) / Sauerkraut with potato – individual serviings (Lots M0340 and M340; Use by 04/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): erdbär GmbH recalls Freche Freunde brand Haselnussmus Dattel, Banane & Kakao / Hazelnut spread with date, banana and cocoa (180g; Lot L 41934; Best before 27.06.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Densher (1963) Ltd. recalls Dulce de leche (450g; Best before 06-23-23) due to foreign matter contamination (glass particle).