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Recalls and Alerts: November 10-11, 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 an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to deli meat and cheese sold at deli counters. The federal agency has received confirmed reports of 16 illnesses from 6 states. One person has died and 13 required hospitalization. The specific source of the infections has not yet been determined.

Food Safety Recall: Menu19 LLC recalls Mantu menu19 frozen beef dumpling products (1.5-lb. cartons; Produced in produced in November 2020 through October 23, 2022; UPC 86000524010) because they were produced without benefit of federal inspection.

Canada

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: The Québec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food urges the public to discard any meat products purchased at la ferme Deaubel, located at126, route Dostie, Saint-Romain, QC, because the products were prepared and packed under conditions that render them potentially unsafe to consume

Allergy Alert: Épicerie Mi-Jo (Drummondville, QC) recalls multiple products due to undeclared milk, mustard, nuts, soy, and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Riverin du Lac (Hébertville-Station, QC) recalls Lait au chocolat / Chocolate milk (1 L; Lot 3071026) and Beurre / Butter (Variable weight; Lot 3071006) because they were produced under conditions that represent a possible food safety hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Holland & Barrett recalls Holland & Barrett brand Ultra Soja Lecithine (100 capsules / 1200 mg; All batches) and Holland & Barrett brand Mega Soya Lecithine (100 capsules / 1325 mg; All batches) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Icelandic Food Company ehf recalls Fiskverzlun Hafliða brand Fiskur í mangó karrýsósu / Fish in mango curry sauce (All best before dates) due to undeclared celery, eggs, gluten and mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): Hotel Chocolat recalls Hotel Chocolat Caramel Milk Batons (120g; Lots 22286 & 22287; Best before July 2023) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Alnatura recalls Alnatura Hefewürfel / Yeast cubes (Best before 20.11.2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal shavings).

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls Alesto Pistachios Roasted (70g; Lot  30031/220622001; Best before 25.03.2023) and Alesto Pistachios Roasted & Salted (70g; Lot 30030/220623001; 23.03.2023) due to elevated level of ochratoxin A.

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

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Van Sillevoldt Rijst recalls Golden Sun brand Basmati rice XXL (4.5 kg; Best before dates from 15/12/2022 to 21/12/2022, inclusive) due to possible ochratoxin A contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Insula Hvide Sande A/S recalls Glyngøre Færdigstegte Fiskefrikadeller / Ready-to-eat fish meatballs (390g; All use-by dates up to 14.12.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Sødergården esipaistettu kalapihvi turskasta / Pre-cooked cod fishcakes (340g; Use by 15/09/2022, 22/09/2022 and 23/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Golden Sun brand Riz Basmati / rice (1 kg; Best before 11/01/2023, 12/01/2023 & 13/01/2023) due to possible aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COTE DES LEGENDES E.LECLERC recalls Feuilleté au Brie / Brie puff pastry (380g; Use by dates between 17/10/2022 and 02/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Agrano GmbH & Co. KG recalls BIOREAL Bio-Würfelhefe Riegeler Bio-Hefe / Yeast cubes (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20.11.2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal filings).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Basak Tüketim ve Gida GmbH recalls Zencefil brand Ingwer gemahlen / Ground ginger (100g; Lot L4349 M; Best before 06.2023) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AVIMARCHE recalls COPAV shell eggs (Lots 22420650AVI, 22420655AVI, 22430669AVI, 22440674AVI, 22420634AVI, 22420648AVI; Use by 14/11/2022, 16/11/2022, 17/11/2022, 23/11/2022 & 27/11/2022) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): F.IIi Veroni fu Angelo S.p.a. recalls Veroni brand Mortadella supergigante a tranci con e senza pistacchio distribuita da Tosano / Supergiant mortadella with or without pistachio, distributed by Tosano (~350g; All lots; All use by dates up to 27/12/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): F.IIi Veroni fu Angelo S.p.a. recalls Veroni brand Mortadella supergigante a tranci con e senza pistacchio distribuita da COOP / Supergiant mortadella with or without pistachio, distributed by COOP (~350g; All lots; All use by dates up to 27/12/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Lidl recalls Golden Sun brand Basmati rice XXL (4.5 kg; Best before dates from 15/12/2022 to 21/12/2022, inclusive) due to possible ochratoxin A contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): FTRECAL recalls MAUBERT brand Brie (Lot 3441309; Sold between 06/10/2022 and 08/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): PLUS supermarkten recalls PLUS brand lekkerste appeltaart / Tastiest apple pie (Use by 12-11-2022) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Jeka Fish recalls Sødergaarden Chifteluțe de cod, în stil scandinav / Scandinavian style cod fishcakes (340g; Use by 15.09.2022 and 25.11.2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): A.S Watson Retail (HK) Limited recalls Holland & Barrett brand Mega Soya Lecithin 1325 mg (All batches; Product of UK) due to undeclared peanuts.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): The Protein Bread Company recalls Vegan Egg Replacer (180g; Best before 06Oct23), Protein Muffin Mix (340g; Best before 10Oct23 and 25Aug23) and Protein Pancake Mix (300g; Best before 20Oct23 and 06Nov23 and 26Nov23​​) due to undeclared soy.

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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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

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.

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

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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.