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
FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues formal Warning Letter to Onofrio’s Fresh Cut, Inc. citing the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the environment of the facility and various deficiences in the construction and maintenance of the production facility and in the cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: À chacun sa bière (Saint-Marc-des-Carrières, QC) recalls SAUMON DE L’ATLANTIQUE FUMÉ PAVÉ-FUMÉ À L’ÉRABLE / Maple-smoked Atlantic salmon (248g; Units sold up to and including 25 January 2022) due to omission of mandatory storage instructions on the package label.
Food Safety Recall: Les Délices de Pa pis Ma (Sherbrooke, QC) recalls two spaghetti sauces and one soup due to unsafe packaging conditions. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: HQ Fine Foods recalls certain Quality fast foods brand and Hygaard Fine Foods Ltd. brand sandwiches due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in more than ten hospitals. The outbreak was discovered in November 2021 when three patients admitted to UNN Tromsø for covid-19 became seriously ill and died of blood poisoning with identical bacterial strains. Pseudomonas aeruginosa thrives in water and humid environments. It rarely causes disease in healthy people, but can cause serious infection in intensive care patients and patients with weakened immune systems. The source of the Norwegian outbreak has not yet been found.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Slank Concept recalls multiple products due to undeclared wheat, barley, oats, almonds, pistachios, soy, milk, sulphites and egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert (Italy): Le Bonta’ SrLrecalls Nuova Terra brand Cous Cous 4 cereali biologico / Organic 4-grain cous cous (250g; Lot #1021821; Best before 28-02-2023) due to undeclared mustard.
Allergy Alert (Sweden): Alfred Johansson Kött & Chark recalls Malmö Zebbe Sausage (500g; Best before dates up to and including 25-01-2022) due to undeclared mustard powder.
Allergy Alert (UK): Classic Cuisine Midlands Ltd recalls nine Classic Cuisine brand products due to undeclared mustard and celery. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Cora Alès recalls Jésus d’Ardèche deli meat (Sold by the slice from 13/12/ 2021 to 21/01/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE ALH recalls BROCELIANDEbrandJambon cuit supérieur / Superior cooked ham (Multiple varieties, package sizes and lot codes) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Les Entrées de la Mer brand Choucroute de la mer et sa sauce beurre blanc / Seafood sauerkraut with white butter sauce (420g & 780g; Multiple lot codes and Use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls Produit du Terroir brand Ravioles du dauphiné IGP LABEL ROUGE / Red Label ravioli (240g; All lots; Use by 04/02/2022, 31/01/2022 & 30/01/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls Produit du Terroir brand Ravioles du dauphiné IGP LABEL ROUGE / Red Label ravioli (720g; All lots; Use by 30/01/2022, 31/01/2022, 01/02/2022 & 04/02/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Société REGI FOOD brand TERRACOTTA Cassolette 3 Rouleaux de Limande & Ecrevisses / Terracotta casserole with three lemon & crayfish rolls (300g; Lots 90142261, 90142410 & 90142460; Use by 14/01/2022, 15/01/2022 & 16/01/2022, respectively) due to possible foreign matter (unspecified) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Société REGI FOOD brand AUCHAN Gratin de Poissons à l’Ostendaise / Ostend fish gratin (320g; Lots 90142198, 90142407 & 90142453; Use by 14/01/2022, 15/01/2022 & 16/01/2022, respectively) due to possible foreign matter (unspecified) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Lotus Bakeries GmbH recalls Lotus Ice cream sticks white (3 x 90 ml; Lot #L1144ZZ; Best before 11.2023) due to possible mold contamination.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Foodgears Industrial International Ltd recalls MG Brand Butter, Unsalted (25 kg; Manufactured April 21, 2021; 2 year shelf life; Product of Australia) due to microbial contamination.
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 or print copy to your personal library.
United States
Allergy Alert: BCS International Corp. recalls Dr. Snack Goji Berry food treats (4.5 oz, 6 oz, 9 oz & 5 lb) due to undeclared sulphites.
Canada
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: PHAC reports that it is now aware of 110 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis in British Columbia (42), Alberta (49), Saskatchewan (4), Manitoba (13) and Ontario (2). The illnesses reported in Ontario are related to travel to Alberta and British Columbia. The illnesses are linked to consumption of Alasko brand frozen whole kernel corn.
Allergy Alert: Venus Foods Inc. recalls Arifoglu brand Black Pepper Ground (200g; Expiry date 16.05.2023) due to undeclared gluten.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Belgium): BPB recalls PIDY brand Macarons 4 variétés(3,5cm – 160 pièces) (480g; Lot 2021369222; Best before 08/2022) due to undeclared almonds and egg.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): De Laet Int. NV recalls Tony’s Chocolonely brand bâtons de chocolat noir 70 % / Dark chocolate bars, 70% cocoa (50g; Lot L.1223; Best before 11/08/23) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (Germany): Süko GmbH recalls Aromico, Delikatess Senf mittelscharf / Medium-hot delicatessen mustard (200 ml; Best before 10.10.2022) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Smaakhelden recalls Smaakhelden brand gebraden kippenbouten / Roasted chicken legs (Sold from 1-12-21 to 18-1-22) due to undeclared soy and celery.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk and DekaMarkt recall 1 de Beste pannenkoekenmix compleet shaker / Pancake mix, complete (200g; Batch code L336/21; Expiration date 02-12-2022) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (Spain): Jumbo Noten Mix Luxe / Mixed nuts (200g; Lot #74921; Best before 09/03/2022) contains undeclared cashews and peanuts.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Tupelo farm brand Saucisses de poulet – surgelé / Chicken sausages – frozen (1 kg; Lot code 212234168; Expiry date 11/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls several varieties of Cora brand Jambon cuit supérieur avec Couenne et Sans Couenne / Superior cooked ham, with and without rind due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls several varieties of Valeur Sure brand Jambon cuit / Cooked ham due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls AUCHAN LE POISSONNIER DARNE DE SAUMON LABEL ROUGE FARCI / Red Label salmon steak, stuffed (Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls AUCHAN LE POISSONNIER TERRINE AUX NOIX DE ST JACQUES / Terrine with scallops (Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls AUCHAN LE POISSONNIER TERRINE AUX 2 SAUMONS / Salmon terrine (2 x 75g; Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls Système U brand Jambon cuit supérieur DD / Superior Cooked Ham (2 slices; Lot 1042414; Use by 28/01/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls Marque U brand Jambon cuit supérieur DD / Superior cooked ham (6 slices; Lot 1043381 & 1043353; Use by 29/01/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHErecalls Itinéraire des Saveurs brand Ravioles du Dauphiné / Ravioli (240g; Lot 2 011 0354; Use by 05/02/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls several varieties of Jambon cuit supérieur / Superior cooked ham (Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Pâturages Les P’tits Prods brand DESSERTS LACTES SAVEUR CHOCOLAT / Chocolate flavoured dairy dessert (4 x 85g; Lot 12129951; Use by 28/10/2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Aldirecalls BOUCHERIE ST CLEMENT brand ROTI DE PORC CUIT FUME AU BOIS DE HETRE / Beechwood-smoked, cooked pork roast (Lots 362 SL 2283309 & 364 SL 2283307; Use by 01/02/2022 & 03/02/2022, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls two varieties of BROCELIANDE brand Jambon cuit supérieur / Superior cooked ham (Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le Marché brand Terrine de saumon à l’aneth / Salmon terrine with dill (150g; Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le Marché brandTerrine aux noix de Saint-Jacques / Terrine with scallops (140g; Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Cran d’Escalles brand Terrine de thon MSC/ASC / Tuna terrine (2 x 70g; Lot 2202301; Use by 28/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Cran d’Escalles brandTerrine aux deux saumons / Two-salmon terrine (2 x 75g; Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Cran d’Escalles brandTerrine aux Noix de St Jacques / Terrine with scallops (2x70g; Lots 2202301 & 2203101; Use by 28/01/2022 & 02/02/2022, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Cran d’Escalles brandDarne saumon d’Ecosse farci label Rouge / Red Label stuffed Scottish salmon steak (2 x 70g; Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Les Entrées de la Mer brand Terrine aux deux saumons ASC / Two-salmon terrine (2 x 75g; All lots between 2201301 and 2203101; All Use-by dates between 21/01/2022 and 02/02/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Les Entrées de la Mer brand Terrine aux Noix de St Jacques / Terrine with scallops (2x70g; All lots between 2201301 and 2203101; All Use-by dates between 21/01/2022 and 02/02/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls several varieties of CARREFOUR LE MARCHE brand Jambon cuit superieur / Superior cooked ham (Multiple lot codes and use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Les Entrées de la Mer brand Terrine aux deux saumons / Two-salmon terrine (2 x 75g; All lots between 2201301 and 2203101; All Use-by dates between 21/01/2022 and 02/02/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Les Entrées de la Mer brand Terrine de Saumon Bio / Organic salmon terrine (2 x 75g; All lots between 2201401 and 2202501; All Use-by dates between 22/01/2022 and 30/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Les Entrées de la Mer brand Darnes saumon farci / Stuffed salmon steak (2 x 80g; All lots between 2201301 and 2203101; All Use-by dates between 21/01/2022 and 02/02/2022) and Les Entrées de la Mer brand Darnes de Saumon d Ecosse Label Rouge / Red Label stuffed Scottish salmon steak (2 x 70g; All lots between 2201301 and 2203101; All Use-by dates between 21/01/2022 and 02/02/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Les Entrées de la Mer brand Terrine aux noix de st jacques / Terrine with scallops (10 x 50g; Lot #2201301; Use by 21/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Les Entrées de la Mer brand Médaillon de saumon naturel / Plain salmon medallions (10 x 40g; Lots 2201401 & 2202401; Use by 22/01/2022 and 29/01/2022, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Les Entrées de la Mer recalls Les Entrées de la Mer brand Terrine de thon / Tuna terrine (2 x 70g; All lots between 2201301 and 2203101; All Use-by dates between 21/01/2022 and 02/02/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gillot SAS recalls Bertrand Père & Fils brand Camembert de Terroir au lait cru / Raw milk Camembert cheese (250g; Lot #334513; Best before 27.01.2022) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall Update (Ireland): The Little Milk Co. recalls Little Milk co Organic Irish Cheddar and Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese (135g; Batch code K93; Best before 06.04.22) due to elevated levels of histamine.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg):Entrées de la Mer recalls Auchan Le Poissonnierbrand Terrine aux 2 saumons / Two-salmon terrine (2 x 75g; All lots between 2201301 and 2203101; All Use-by dates between 21/01/2022 and 02/02/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Charif Food recalls bulkverpakking gepelde pompoenpitten / Bulk-packed peeled pumpkin seeds (Lot #K-2102NLD0033002 /144025-257; Best before 25-10-2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Romania):Metro Cash & Carry Romania recalls Pulpe pui superioare cu spate, cng. / Chicken thighs with back (Lots 14221 & 14421; Expiration date 23.10.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
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 or print copy to your personal library.
United States
Allergy Alert: Amy’s Kitchen recalls Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze (8 oz; Lot #60J0421; Best before 10/2023; UPC 42272-00043) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall: Frozen Food Developmentrecalls Lidl brand Frozen Chopped Spinach (12 oz; Lots R17742 or R17963; Best by 09/10/23) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: African Foodways Market recalls certain repackaged Tiger Nuts (0.5 lb; All units sold up to and including November 18, 2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation.
Food Safety Recall: 1991166 Ontario Inc. recalls Mahruse brand Halva with Black Seeds (700g; Lot #001; Expiry 24/05/2023; UPC 8 681305 250691) due to Salmonella contamination.
Europe
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Ongezouten Luxe Noten Mix / Unsalted mixed nuts (200g; Lot 74921; Best before 03-09-2022) due to undeclared cashews and peanuts.
Allergy Alert (Iceland): Brauð Útgerð ehf recalls Brikk Gulrótarkaka / Carrot cake (All expiry dates up to and including 21.01.2022) due to undeclared pistachios.
Allergy Alert (Spain): Distributorrecalls DOR brand CRISPY DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE (All production lots) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Salade snack quinoa noix / Quinoa nut salad (200g; Best before 17-01-2022, 18-01-2022, 19-01-2022 & 20-01-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Halal Fine Foodrecalls Amilah brand Andalouse Sauce (300g; Best before 06/01/2023) and Amilah brand Sauce Blanche / White sauce (300g; Best before 15/12/2022) due to possible foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Fresh Spegelaere recalls Atelier Spegelaere brand Balletjes in tomatensaus/ Meatballs in tomato sauce (~400g & ~800g; Lot 220105.16; Use by 17/01/2022) and Atelier Spegelaere brand Vogelnetjes in tomatensaus / Bird nests in tomato sauce (~400g; Lot 220106.41; Use by 18/01/2022) due to possible foreign matter (metal particles) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Golden Foods recalls TRS GINGER POWDER (100g; Batch GGR 20060; Best before 31/02/2022) due to aflatoxin contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Kohberg recalls Kartoffelsandwich / Potato sandwiches (800g; Best before 19.01.2022 & 20.01.2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE PIERRAT recalls PIERRAT brand KNACK SUPERIEURE Sausages (4-pack, 10-pack & 30-pack; Lots 514 & 521; Various Use-by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected Use-by date codes.
Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le Marché brand Terrine de saumon à l’aneth / Salmon terrine with dill (150g; Lot #2202301; Use by 28/01/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le Marché brand Terrine aux noix de Saint-Jacques / Scallops terrine (140g; Lot 2201301; Use by 21/01/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le Marché brand Terrine de saumon à l’aneth / Salmon terrine with dill (150g; Lot #2201301; Use by 21/01/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls CASINO CA VIENT D’ICI brand Ravioles Dauphiné Label Rouge / Red Label Ravioli (240g; Lot #20050144; Use by 30/01/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls CASINO CA VIENT D’ICI brandRavioles Basilic / Basil ravioli (240g; Lot #20050145; Use by 30/01/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Aldi recalls PAYS GOURMAND brand RAVIOLES DU DAUPHINE / Ravioli (240g; Lot #20050155; Use by 30/01/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Australia and New Zealand
OUTBREAK ALERT (New Zealand):New Zealand Food Safety reports 31 confirmed cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections since mid-November 2021, with 10 people hospitalized. Evidence suggests a change in water temperature and conditions may make live mussels more susceptible to the bacteria. Consumers are urged to cook mussels thoroughly.
Food Safety Recall (Australia): Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd recalls various butter and spreadable butter blend products due to potential microbial contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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