Author: Phyllis Entis

Recalls and Alerts: March 17-18, 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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United States

Allergy Alert: Cavendish Farms Corporation recalls Original Hash Brown Patties (42.3 oz; Best before 2024 FE 01; UPC 0 56210 34217 1) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: The Salsa Texan recalls Coconut Flour Tortillas with “Gluten Free” on the package label due to undeclared wheat. No lot code or expiration date information was provided in the recall notice. The recalled tortillas were distributed nationwide through the mail, following orders made via the social media platforms, FaceBook and Instagram. The tortillas also were sold at various Farmers Markets in Texas the months of August and September 2021. 

Food Safety Recall: Continental Mills recalls Kroger Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix (2 lb; Lots KX2063 and KX2064; Best by 09/01/2023 and 09/02/2023) due to foreign matter (fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line) contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Charcuterie Europe-Déli (L’Île-Perrot, QC) recalls Porc confit / Pork confit (500 ml & 1 L: All units sold up to 16 March 2022) due to absence of mandatory storage temperature information on the product label.

Food Safety Recall: Épicerie Le Butterblume (Montréal, QC) recalls GRAVLAX DE SAUMON MAISON / Homemade salmon gravlax (Sold up to 16 March 2022) due to absence of expiration date information.

Food Safety Recall: La Boulangerie Owl’s Bread (Potton, QC) recalls LE CASSOULET DE OWL’S BREAD / Stew (1L; Sold up to 17 March 2022) because the product may not be safe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Gourmand traiteur (Des Côtés Gourmands inc., Belœil, QC) recalls various soups and sauces (Sold up to 17 March 2022) because the products may not be safe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE): Santé Publique France has established a possible link between an outbreak of 27 serious E. coli infections leading to HUS and the consumption of Buitoni Fraîch’Up frozen pizzas. Two children have died so far during the course of this outbreak. Consumers are urged to not purchase or serve the implicated pizzas and to destroy any of the product that may be in their freezers.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Sau Tao ST Spinach Noodles (454g; All dates) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Wojnar´s Wiener Leckerbissen Delikatessenerzeugung GmbH recalls Green Heart BIO Frischecreme Natur / Unflavoured organic fresh cream (Lots 039, 046 & 054; Best before 06.04.22, 13.04.22 & 21.04.22, respectively) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Germany): KoRo Handels GmbH recalls KoRo Bio Cashewmus / Organic cashew butter (250g; Lots E213278 & E217689; Best before 31.01.2024 and 31.07.2024, respectively) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Liroy B.V. recalls Sau Tao ST Spinach Noodles (454g; All dates) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Liroy B.V. recalls Sau Tao ST Spinach Noodles (454g; All dates) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Liroy B.V. recalls Sau Tao ST Spinach Noodles (454g; All dates) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (France): NESTLE FRANCE Buitoni recalls all varieties of FRaich’Up frozen pizza purchased before the end of March (All best before dates between 01/06/2021  and 31/03/2023) due to possible E. coli O26 contamination. This recall results from the investigation of an outbreak of serious E. coli illnesses and HUS (see Outbreak Investigation Update, above).

Food Safety Recall (France): AGIS recalls AUCHAN brand 4 nems crevettes, merlu, crabe / 4 spring rolls with prawns, hake and crab meat (300g; Lot H22.066; Use by 04/04/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ELICO Intermarché recalls Jambon cuit supérieur / Superior cooked ham (Lot 421; Use by 19/03/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA VESOUL recalls Jambon cuit supérieur fumé, vendu à la coupe / Superior smoked cooked ham, sold by the slice (Sold between 05/03/2022 and 08/03/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALIMENTATION GROS IMPORT DIFFUS RHONE-A EPICERIE recalls CHAO’AN brand Nouilles asiatiques / Asian noodles (400g; Lot 20210706; Best before 06/07/2023) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA SODIBAG LECLERC recalls Leclerc sapiac brand Joue de porc à mijoter / Pork cheek for stewing (Use by 10/03/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Die Zentrale Handelsgesellschaft mbH recalls “Jeden Tag” Mozzarella gerieben / Grated mozzarella (250g; Best before 03.05.2022 and 07.05.2022) due to foreign matter (hard plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): GOLDSTEIG Käsereien Bayerwald GmbH recalls GOLDSTEIG Mozzarella schnittfest gerieben / Grated, firm mozzarella (200g; Best before 30.04.22 and 06.05.22) due to foreign matter (hard plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Industry withdraws KANG SHI FU Pickled Vegetables Beef Flavor Instant Noodle Bowl (122g; Product of China), KANG SHI FU Pickled Vegetables Beef Flavor Instant Noodle Packet (117g / pack of 5; Product of China) and one additional product (Name not available in English; 125g; Product of China) due to unhygienic processing.

Recalls and Alerts: March 15-16, 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 a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

United States

NEW OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA has opened an investigation into an outbreak of 59 cases of Salmonella Saint Paul illnesses. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified, and there is no information yet available as to the geographic or demographic distribution of the victims.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA reports that the number of confirmed cases of Listeria monocytogenes in an outbreak under investigation has increased to 16. The source of the outbreak still has not been determined.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Longsheng (Canada) Agricultural Products Ltd. recalls Golden Medal brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Batch code 300511; UPC 6 953150 100684) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Austria): Wojnar recalls Green Heart Bio Frischecreme Natur / Organic, unflavoured fresh cream (Lots 39,46 & 54; Best before 06.04.22, 13.04.22 & 21.04.22, respectively) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (France): CASINO recalls Casino Choucroute garnie / sauerkraut (800g; Lot F 2F 040 E; Best before 31/03/2025) due to undeclared pistachios.

Allergy Alert (France): HENRI RAFFIN recalls HENRI RAFFIN Excellence des Saveurs brand Spécialité de viandes sechees 100% Jambon / Specialty dried meats, 100% ham (Lot 20115036; Best before 11/04/2022) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK – Northern Ireland only): Lidl Northern Ireland recalls Culinea Paella (750g; Batch code L1354-2; Best before 20 June 2023) due to undeclared crustacean, fish, milk and molluscs.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Hax Trading recalls African Special Pépins de melon / Melon seeds (400g; Lot 1921; Best before 01/12/2023) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CASINO recalls Casino Filet de bacon fumé au bois de hêtre / Beechwood-smoked bacon filet (150g / 12 slices; Lot 025130 17; Use by 10/04/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LAGARDE SA INTERMARCHE recalls intermarché pamiers brand TETE PERSILLE AUX CORNICHONS / Parsley head with pickles (Use by 08/03/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Maison Milhau recalls Maison Milhau Pâté de tête aux cornichons pur porc / Pork head pâté with pickles (200g; Lot 068201; Use by 14/04/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Eurogroup Deutschland GmbH recalls Simply Sunny Erdnüsse in der Schale, geröstet / Roasted peanuts in the shell (400g; Lot L2122723; Best before 02.08.2022) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Baxter & Greene Smoked Salmon Pate (185g; Use by 17.03.2022) due to possible foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Nortura SA recalls multiple cold cut products due to inadequate heat treatment. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK – Northern Ireland only): Lidl Northern Ireland recalls Culinea Paella (750g; Batch code L1354-2; Best before 20 June 2023) because the product contains cooking instructions which are not written in English. This means the product may be unsafe to eat if not cooked correctly and may cause illness if consumed.

Food Safety Recall (UK – England only): Lidl GB recalls Alesto Californian Pistachios Roasted & Salted (200g; Batch code LP200N22004; Best before 04 October 2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Republic of Munchery Limited recalls several Wilsons brand pet food products (multiple package sizes and Best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: March 12-14, 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 a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Cavendish Farms Corporation recalls Cavendish Farms brand Classic Hash Brown Patties (1.2 kg; Best before 2024 FE 14; UPC 0 56210 26106 9) and Cavendish Farms brand no name brand Potato Patties (1.2 kg; Best before 2023 AU 04 LB, 2023 AU 05 LB, 2023 AU 06 LB; UPC 0 60383 01048 5) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall: BBQ Labonté La Boucherie (Drummondville, QC) recalls Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (packages sold up to 14 March 2022) due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (France): Santé publique France reports 26 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) or of severe E. coli infections have been reported from nine regions of metropolitan France. Two children have died. The affected children range in age between 1 and 15 years. An additional 22 cases are under investigation. The source of the infections has not yet been found.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl Ireland recalls Culinea Paella; frozen (750g; Batch #L1354-2; Best before 20/06/2023) due to undecalred crustaceans, fish, milk and molluscs.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Henri Raffin recalls Henri Raffin brand Spécialité de viandes séchées 100% Jambon / dried pork sausage, 100% ham (200g; Lot 20115036; Best before 11/04/2022) due to undeclared nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LEADER PRICE recalls LEADER PRICE brand 6 QUENELLES NATURE AUX OEUFS / 6 Natural egg quenelles (240g; All Use by dates between 23/02/2022 and 17/03/2022) due to possible Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Cocos Nucifera brand viande de noix de coco, congelée / Frozen coconut meat (250g; Lot GB 2004806; Best before 31/08/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARANDIS LECLERC BEZIERS MONTIMARAN recalls CABROL brand Pâté de campagne / Country pâté (Lot 53; Use by 29/03/2022) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CASINO recalls multiple brands and varieties of Quenelles due to possible Listeria contamination. Please refer to the individual recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Mooijer Volendam bv NL recalls Kokosnussfleisch “Coconut Meat, Cocos Nucifera” (250g; Lot #8716789014399; Best before 08/23) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Mooijer Volendam bv recalls Cocos Nucifera brand Coconut Meat (250g; Lot #8716789014399; Best before 08/23) due to possible Salmonella contamination.