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Recalls and Alerts: January 4-5, 2022

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA continues to investigate the source an outbreak of Salmonella Javiana that has infected 64 people so far. No specific source has been found as yet.

Food Safety Alert: Consumer Reports has found E. coli O157:H7 in a chub of Kroger brand 93% lean ground beef (1-lb chub; Use or freeze by 1/11/2022). The ground beef was supplied to Kroger by Interstate Meats (USDA Est No. 965).

Pet Treat Safety Recall: Aldi in association with Pet Brands Products, LLC, recalls Pure Being Cat Advent Calendar (5.15 oz; All Best if used by dates; UPC 4099100267754) and Pure Being Dog Advent Calendar (5.15 oz; All Best if used by dates; UPC 4099100267747) due to potential choking hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH Groentesap komkommer-selderij (jus de légumes concombre-céleri) / Cucumber-celery juice (250 ml; Best before 25-01-2022) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk en Dekamarkt recall 1 de Beste Surimi krab salade / Surimi crab salad (150g; Best before dates up to and including 23-01-2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH groentesap komkommer-selderij / Cucumber-celery juice (Expiration date 25-01-2022) due to undeclared celery.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand QUESO IBERICO cheese (Use by dates 05/01/2022, 07/01/2022, 09/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls TRS Asia’s Finest Food brand Ginger Powder (100g; Lot GGR 20060 – 38251; Expiry date 28/02/2022) due to an elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Masson Thierry recalls Masson -Willems brand Beurre salé & Beurre non salé / Salted and unsalted butter (250g & 500g; Best before 09/01/2022, 11/01/2022, 14/01/2022 & 16/01/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): AFSCA recalls La Vivière brand Sankhal millet couscous (400g; Lots L21-08067 & L21-08078; Best before 30/06/2023 & 30/07/2023) due to an elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (France): ABCD NUTRITION recalls RAYON VRAC Graines lin brun BIO / Organic brown flax seeds (Lot 35803; Best before 06/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: January 1-3, 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: GHGA, LLC recalls Chicken Salad Croissants (7.8 oz; Sell by 01/04/22; UPC 8 26766 15578 1) due to undeclared fish.

Europe

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Crelem Bakeries recalls Crelem Bakeries brand Tiramisu à italienne (100g; Use by 28/12/2021 to 03/01/2022) and Crelem Bakeries brand Verrine avocat / Avocado verrine (100g; Use by 04/01/2022 & 05/01/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Shufersal recalls Shufersal brand Waffle Products Cup (180g; Best before 14/03/2022). No reason given for the recall.

Recalls and Alerts: December 30-31, 2021

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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: CDC reports an outbreak of thirteen E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in six states has been linked to Simple Truth and Nature’s Basket brands of Organic Power Greens salad mix containing organic spinach, mizuna, kale, and chard. The implicated products, which carry “Best if used by” dates through December 20, 2021, were sold at grocery stores and supermarkets, including Fred Meyer, QFC, and Giant Eagle.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues a public health alert for an undetermined amount of imported meat and poultry products from China. A recall was not requested because FSIS has been unable to identify and contact the importers. The total amount of ineligible product is undetermined because the investigation is ongoing. Please refer to the public notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Save-on-Foods recalls certain Save on Foods brand combo meals due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): XOX Gebäck GmbH recalls XOX Biene Maja Kartoffelsnack / Potato snack (100g; Lots 214 & 215; Best before 28.07.2022 & 29.07.2022, respectively) due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls BIO VILLAGE brand PETITS POIS DOUX TRES FINS SURGELES / Small green peas, frozen (600g; Lot 261250C with date stamp between 5h00 & 6h00 and Lot 261251B with date stamp between 6h00 & 11h00; Best before 30/09/2023) due to toxic foreign plant material (black nightshade) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls MONOPRIX GOURMET brand REBLOCHON DE SAVOIE FERMIER AOP Cheese (450g and half round; Lots 17061221 & 17061221348; Use by 01/02/2022 and 04/01/2022, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MER recalls Maison Mer – Côte Atlantique brand Langoustines cuites réfrigérées 16/20 / Cooked, refrigerated langoustines (1kg; Lot 3472100214911; Use by 23/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DES ROYATS recalls Dried sausage products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): ABCD NUTRITION recalls RAYON VRAC graines de lin brun BIO / Organic brown flax seeds (Lot 35803; Best before 06/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): POCHAT FROMAGES recalls POCHAT FROMAGESGEDEON Reblochon Fermier cheese (Lot 32603821476; Use by 24/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE PIERRAT recalls PIERRAT brand P’TITES KNACKS SUPERIEURES COCKTAIL / Cocktail sausages (Lot 493; Use by 07/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleischsalat- u. Mayonnaisenfabrikation Wolfgang Schmidt OHG recalls vogtländische Rindsknacker / Beef sausage (~250g; Best before 02.01.2022 & 16.01.2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): EUROSPIN Italia recalls Pascoli italiani PECORICCO brand Formaggio primosale con olive rucola e peperoncino / Primosale cheese with rocket olives and chilli (Variable weights; Lot 66 33321; Best before 27.06.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Food safety authorities recall certain Klaas + Pitsch Fleisch-und Wurstwaren brand Geräucherte Gourmet Gänsebrust / Smoked goose breast products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): ABCD Nutrition recalls RAYON VRAC graines de lin brun BIO / Organic brown flax seeds (Lot 35803; Best before 06/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): DekaMarkt and Dirk recall 1 De Beste Bio Rookworst / Organic smoked sausage (240g; Expiration dates from 29-12-2021 to 03-01-2022) due to foreign matter (metal contamination).

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Nerada Tea Pty Ltd recalls Nerada Detox Tea with added Probiotics (30g / pkg of 20 tea bags; Best before 04/11/22, 29/03/23 & 01/06/23) due to Salmonella contamination.

WISHING EVERYBODY
A HAPPY NEW YEAR
AND A HEALTHY AND FOOD-SAFE 2022