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Recalls and Alerts: December 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 ALERT (Texas): The Texas Department of State Health Services has ordered a recall of all oysters harvested in the TX 1 area of southeastern Galveston Bay (shell and shucked oysters harvested in the area from Nov. 17 through Dec. 7) after reports of a few dozen cases of gastrointestinal illness among people who ate oysters from those waters. Reported symptoms include fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, chills and headache. 

Allergy Alert: Hartzler Family Dairy (Wooster, OH) recalls Hartzler Family brand Egg Nog (1-qt bottles; Sell by 12/15 and 12/25) due to undeclared allergens (absence of ingredient list).

Food Safety Alert: The Ohio Department of Agriculture issues a health alert for Seville Spread and Seville Spread Brown Sugar Cinnamon (4oz & 8oz pkgs; Batch No. 221112), made by Yellow House Cheese LLC (Seville, OH) due to the lack of antibiotic testing and pasteurization records for the milk used to make the cheese.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Jan K. Overweel Limited recalls Igor brand Gorgonzola mild ripened blue-veined cheese (350g; Lot 2777001; Best before 2023/FE/01; UPC 8 021398 400069) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Ontario and Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Café Lazio (La Prairie, QC) recalls multiple soups and sauces (1L glass jars; Sold on or before 9 December 2022) due to potential for improper storage due to lack of mandated labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): UN AIR D’ICI recalls JUSTE BIO brand SUCRE DE COCO BIO / Organic coconut sugar (Lot 220700039; Best before 31/07/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): BIOTEAM recalls BIONLY brand Le sucre de coco la douceur des tropiques biologique and sève de fleur de cocotier cristallisée non raffinée / Unrefined, crystalline coconut sugar (250g; Lot 138-22-10) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI reports undeclared wheat, soy and sulphites in Dunnes Stores Vegan Plant Based Roast (530g; Use by 15 Dec).

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Monoprix recalls Daily Monop brand La Soupe Potimarron / Pumpkin soup (375 ml; Use by 14/12/2022) due to undeclared shrimp and celery.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): SAINTE LUCIE recalls multiple spice blends and spice products due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Mélange pour Poissons / Spice blend for fish (42g; Lot 000324548; Best before 20/09/2025) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Mélange pour Pain d’épices / Gingerbread spice mix (34g; Lot 000324516; Best before 20/09/2025) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Mélange pour Guacamole / Guacamole spice mix (48g; Lot 000324504; Best before 20/09/2025) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (35g; Lots 03.05.25/F5904, 000322885 & 000323659; Best before 03/05/2025, 09/06/2025 & 14/09/2025, respectively) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA BOVIDA LE SUBDRAY recalls La Bovida brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (1kg; Lot PR22110341; Best by 30/11/2024) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA BOVIDA LE SUBDRAY recalls La Bovida brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (450g jar; Lot PR22110293; Best by 30/11/2024) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Dirk Rossmann GmbH recalls GenussPlus Kids Mini-Brezeln / Mini pretzels (Best before 30.06.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (threads or particles of blue fabric).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Buss Fertiggerichte GmbH recalls Poté Cevapcici mit Balkangemüse & Reis / Cevapcici with Balkan vegetables and rice (300g; Best before 13.12.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (red plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Panico Filomena recalls Corcione Ingross Alici marinate dolci e piccanti / Sweet and spicy marinated anchovies (~200g; Lot #261022; Best before 26/06/2023) due to possible presence of Anisakis type parasite.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sofia S.r.l. recalls POSEIDON brand RITAGLI SALMONE AFFUMICATI PRONTI DA CUCINARE / Ready-to-cook smoked salmon trim (150g; Lot 22248E-SOLA-2094; Best before 12-12-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sofia S.r.l. recalls POSEIDON brand RITAGLI SALMONE AFFUMICATI PRONTI DA CUCINARE / Ready-to-cook smoked salmon trim (150g; Lot 22248E-SOLA-2092; Best before 10-12-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sofia S.r.l. recalls POSEIDON brand RITAGLI SALMONE AFFUMICATI PRONTI DA CUCINARE / Ready-to-cook smoked salmon trim (150g; Lot 22248E-SOLA-1995; Best before 12-12-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Asda recalls three Asda in store bakery Extra Special Mince Pies due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Tnuva Fish recalls frozen Argentinian Marluza fillet (Use by 02/28/2023 A) due to possible presence of Anisakis type parasite.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Ohakune recalls New World Ohakune brand NZ Beef Prime Mince (various weights; Use by 9 12 2022 and 10 12 2022), New World Ohakune brand NZ Pork Mince (various weights; Use by 9 12 2022) and New World Ohakune brand Beef Burger Patties (4 x 1 pack; Use by 12 12 2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

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Recalls and Alerts: December 6-7, 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

Allergy Alert: Cranberry Sweets & More recalls Mint Meltaways candies (4 oz & 8 oz pkgs; Lot #032123) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Northern Food I/E Inc. recalls Lukai sweetened jujube (8.3 oz / 235g; All lot and date codes) due to undeclared sulphites.

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: USDA/FSIS issues Public Health Alert for ground beef sold at La Michoacana Meat Market, in Greenville, Texas, after a sample of the product tested positive for the presence of E. coli O157:H7. Please refer to the USDA notice for details on the affected product.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz Foods Company recalls Oscar Mayer Ham & Cheese LOAF (16-oz pkgs; Codes from 07 Feb 2023 20:40 7B through 07 Feb 2023 22:16 7B; USDA Est. 537V) due to possible cross-contamination with under-processed products.

Food Safety Recall: Lidl US recalls Favorina branded Advent Calendar (Premium Chocolate with a Creamy Filling) (8.4 oz; Best if used by 2023; UPC 4056489516965) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were available for sale at Lidl stores between October 12, 2022 and December 5, 2022.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Pinty’s Delicious Foods Inc. recalls Pinty’s Eatwell brand Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets (810g & 790g; UPC 0 69094 62591 9 & 0 69094 63498 0, respectively; Best before 2023 SE 07) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of rubber).

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Sweden): Sweden’s Public Health Agency is tracking an outbreak of Salmonella Agona illnesses that has affected 26 people in Sweden since November 1st. The same outbreak strain also has been recovered from 58 individuals in Norway. A specific food source for the cross-border outbreak has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert (Spain): The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition warns of undeclared almonds in multiple brands of dark chocolate manufactured in Spain. Please refer to the notice for a complete list of affected brands.

Food Safety Recall (France): GLACES THIRIET recalls THIRIET brand GALETTES DE BOULGOUR, POIS CHICHES, CAROTTES ET CURRY / Bulgar, chick pea, carrot and curry cakes (200g (2-pack); Lots 2160355 & 2208353; Best before 30/11/2023 & 31/12/2023, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (small pebbles).

Food Safety Recall (France): TRAITEUR DE PARIS recalls METRO Chef brand ASSORTIMENT DE 16 VERRINES SALEES / Assortment of 16 savory minicups (496g; Lot 29222; Best before 06/05/2023) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Simpl brand Compote de pommes allégée en sucres / Reduced sugar apple compote (720g jar; Lot LFK0002202012X; Best before 01/09/2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERL ARC ATLANTIQUE recalls Véritable brand Andouillettes de Troyes sausages (4-pack; Lot 53400 / 4855893; Use by dates between 22/12/2022 and 25/12/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E.LECLERC LA CRAU recalls E.LECLERC LA CRAU – Les mains dans la pâte brand Baguette complète / Whole grain baguette (250g; All lots) and Mini pain complet / Whole grain bread rolls (30g; All lots) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SO.SU.MAR CENTRE E.LECLERC recalls SALAISONS ARTISANALE D’ARDECHE brand ROSETTE / Sliced cured sausage (Sold by the slice; Lot 4022; Best before 22/02/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): San Leonardo Prosciutti S.r.l. recalls REGIONE CHE VAI brand SALAME FELINO IGP / Salami (500g; Lots C22430083, C22450029, C22450054 & C22470486) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: December 1-2, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC declares the E. coli O121:H19 outbreak over. Final tally is 24 confirmed illnesses in 6 states. Five people were hospitalized. The source of the outbreak was Frozen Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel, sold in Aldi stores.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Station Rustique (Laurier-Station, QC) recalls FÈVES AU LARD / Baked beans (500 ml & 1 L; Sold up to November 30, 2022) due to potential food safety hazard.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (MULTIPLE COUNTRIES): ECDC is investigating a nine-country outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka ST413 infections. Outbreak illnesses have been reported by Czechia (Czech Republic), Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. One person has died, and nineteen have been hospitalized out of the total of 196 confirmed and probable cases reported so far. The outbreak is thought to be linked to consumption of ready-to-eat chicken products, but a specific source has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Moilas Oy recalls multiple Moilas brand gluten-free products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): TOTOLA DeNeuville  recalls CRUZILLES brand PATE DE FRUITS MINI-PASTILLES ACIDULES / Fruit jellies (175g & 320g; Lot 22828) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): LABEYRIE FINE FOODS FRANCE recalls Blini brand Tarama Saumon Offre Découverte / Salmon Tarama Discovery Offer (255g; Lot 07223761; Use by 18/12/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): MONOPRIX recalls Monoprix brand LA SOUPE Potimarron Graine de courge / Pumpkin seed soup (All Lots; Use by 14/12/2022) due to undeclared shrimp and celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS recalls Feestelijk PLUS mini volkoren stol amandelspijs / Mini wholemeal almond paste stollen (100g; Best before 8-12-2022) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert (UK): Iceland Foods recalls Iceland Takeaway Pilau Rice (350g; Best before10 January 2024) due to undeclared egg, sesame, soy and wheat.

Food Safety Recall (France): NEOCADIS CENTRE E.LECLERC DE NEUFCHATEAU recalls CORMAREE brand CONGRE / Conger eel (3/5 kg; Lot 33422) due to presence of anisakis parasitic worm.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U brand Brandade de morue parmentière / Cod brandade (750g & 750g + 20%; Lot 22326; Use by 02/12/2022) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): YARDEN FRANCE  recalls YARDEN TEHINA, Salade de pâte de sésame à l’ail et au persil / Sesame paste salad with garlic and parsley (250g; Lot 2306196504; Best before 01/01/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): The Family Butchers Germany GmbH recalls K Classic Delikatess Salami geräuchert / Delicatessen smoked salami (200g; Lot #KEM0005264510; Best before 14.12.2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (transparent plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): FARTONS POLO recalls TRE MULINI brand FOCACCE CON OLIO EXTRA VERGINE DI OLIVA 8,7% / Focacce with extra virgin olive oil (200g; Lot 223740; Best before 13/01/2023) due to ochratoxin A contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SALUMIFICIO COLLI di Colli Carlo & C. snc recalls Salumificio Colli brand SALAME STAGIONATO / Seasoned salami (400/600g – 800/1000g; Lot #13092022) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lijfering Drankengroothandel recalls three varieties of EAULALA brand sparkling waters due to foreign matter contamination (glass shards). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Makro recalls Kalfs Rosé Picanha / Veal rosé picanha (~1 kg; Batch code 990196845; Best before 03-12-2022) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Nestlé UK recalls AERO Hot Chocolate products due to possible foreign matter contamination (small pieces of food grade silica beads). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd recalls Pams Finest brand Decadent Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies (300g; Best before 15 MAY 23) due to undeclared peanuts.