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Recalls and Alerts: March 22-23, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA reports the number of confirmed outbreak cases of Salmonella Saintpaul has risen to 60. Traceback investigations are underway, but a specific source of the outbreak has not yet been determined.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA has released a report of its inspection observations in the investigation of a deadly outbreak of Cronobacter sakazakii associated with powdered infant formula manufactured by Abbott Nutrition.

Allergy Alert: A&C Best Food Trading Inc. recalls Licorice Flavor Olive (~1 lb; Date code 2021/10/15; UPC 588552-331090) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues public health alert over concern that certain ready-to-eat salads containing meat and poultry products may contain undeclared egg, milk, peanut or wheat. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Farm Fresh Produce LLC recalls TWA AGRICULTURE MIXED MUSHROOMS (14.11 oz pkg; UPC 6957937481850; All dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: WiseTrade Corporation recalls Global Fresh Marketing Enoki Mushrooms (200g/7.05oz; Product of Korea; UPC 809728-95012) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Alert: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns consumers not to consume unpasteurized raw milk labeled as “Grimshaw Farm Raw A2A2 Milk” from Alex Grimshaw/Patrick H. Grimshaw dba Next Generation Creamery due to Salmonella contamination. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of harmful bacteria.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Uncle T Food recalls Taisun brand Vegetarian Mushroom Jerky (Hot) (169g; All codes where milk is not declared on the label; UPC 4 710095 805096) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Dong Phuong Distributor recalls Dam Sen Dried Seafood brand Garlic Roasted Dried Squid (100g; Expiry date 15/12/2022; UPC 8 936140 790872) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall Update: Gourmand traiteur (Des Côtés Gourmands inc., Belœil, QC) recalls multiple soups and sauces packed in glass jars due to a possible food safety hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Austria): dm drogerie markt recalls dmBio Marzipan Schoko Eier / Marzipan chocolate eggs (125g; All lot/date codes) due to undeclared hazelnuts, milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (Germany): dm-drogerie markt recalls dmBio Marzipan Schoko Eier / Marzipan chocolate eggs (125g; All lot/date codes) due to undeclared hazelnuts, milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (Spain): AESAN warns that several MRM and Lifestyle Tappers brands of prepared dishes made by MRM 2 SAU may contain undeclared sesame. Please refer to the alert notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Conimex Panklare nasi (230g; Lots L1194N41, L1229N41 & L1230N41; Best before 13/07/2022, 17/08/2022 & 18/08/2022, respectively) due to a packaging defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): LEGENDES GOURMANDES recalls Légendes Gourmandes brand Préparation pour soupe asiatique / Asian soup mix (115g; Lots 020, 039, 062; Best before 20/01/2023, 08/02/2023 & 03/03/2023, respectively) due to unspecified foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Netto Marken-Discount Stiftung & Co. KG recalls Satori Bambussprossen in Streifen / Bamboo shoot strips (175g drained weight; Best before 27.07.2024) due to possible danger from broken glass.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Mjólkursamsalan recalls Colostrum (500 ml; Best before 31.03.2022) because the shelf life does not meet quality requirements.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Thi framleiðsla ehf. recalls Mung spírur, Tofu hvítt, Tofu steikt / Mung sprouts, white tofu and fried tofu (All lot/date codes) because food safety was not guaranteed at the production site.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Goldsteig brand Mozzarella schnittfest gerieben / Grated mozzarella (200g; Use by 30/04/2022 & 06/05/2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): CARREFOUR ROMÂNIA S.A. recalls Carrefour Classic brand Salam cu carne de porc / Pork salami (400g; Lot 100722; Use by 05.04.2022) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Westhaven Dairy T/A Tasmania’s Westhaven recalls Tasmania’s Westhaven Haloumi (180g; Best before 04/SEP/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Southern Sky Cheese Company Pty Ltd recalls Southern Sky Cheese Company Tasmanian Halloumi (180g; Best before 02/July/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: March 19-21, 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.

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United States

Allergy Alert: St. Benoit Creamery  recalls French Vanilla Yogurt (4.75 oz; Lot 2054; Best by 8/22/2022; UPC 6 49241 92910 9) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Continental Mills recalls Walmart’s Great Value Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix (Lot #KX2063; Best by 09/01/2023; UPC 078742370828) due to potential foreign matter contamination (fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line).

Food Safety Recall: Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. recalls all fresh cut fruit and vegetable products and ready to eat dips processed at its Depew, NY production facilities due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: T Fresh Company recalls Enoki mushrooms (5.25oz (150g) and 7.5oz (200g); Lots 6021053 & 6021052, respectively; Product of China) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Jan Fruits Inc. recalls Enoki mushrooms (200g/7.05oz; Lot 3322; Product of Taiwan) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Top Quality Produce Inc. recalls Enoki Mushrooms (200g/7.05oz; Sold 3/1/22-3/16/22; Product of Taiwan) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Stellar Bay Shellfish recalls certain Stellar Bay oysters due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. The recalled products were sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Europe

Allergy Alert Update (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Sau Tao brand Nouilles aux épinards / Spinach noodles (454g) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Reflets de France brand Confit de canard et pommes de terre à la sarladaise / Duck confit with sarladaise potatoes (300g; Best before 23/05/2023) due to undeclared milk and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI reports that Sau Tao Spinach Noodles (454g; All Best before dates) contain undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Leader Price recalls three varieties of BUITONI FRAICH’UP frozen pizza due to E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Oatly AB recalls Oatly kaurajuoma / Oatmeal drink (1 L; Lot 1335T4; Best before 01.12.2022) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Foodin Oy recalls various snack bars due to possible aflatoxin contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La cave des petits plaisirs recalls BERTIZ/ KAMIKU brand Fromages / Cheese (Lot 210922077; Best before 11/12/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Buitoni recalls all Fraich’Up frozen pizzas (All lots purchased before the end of March 2022) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand 4 nems crevettes, merlu, crabe / Spring rolls with prawns, hake and crab (4/pack (300g); Lot H22/066; Use by 04/04/22) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Unilever recalls Conimex Panklare Nasi / Ready-to-cook Nasi (230g; Expiration dates 13/07/2022, 17/08/2022 & 18/08/2022) due to possible defective packaging that could result in product spoilage.

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.

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

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.