Category: outbreaks and alerts

Recalls and Alerts: October 16-18, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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

Food Safety Recall: Williams Valley Family Farm, LLC recalls raw whole milk (Best by Oct. 20 through Oct. 28) due to E. coli contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK-Northern Ireland only): Frank and Honest recalls Frank and Honest Cold Brew (250 ml; Best before 3 May 2022, 4 May 2022 and 5 May 2022) due to undeclared oats (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (France): LABEYRIE FINE FOODS FRANCE recalls Coquille demoiselles mer / seafood (200g; Lot #21271; Use by 09/10/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL DE LA FLEUR DE LIERRE recalls saucisson sec nature porc / dried pork sausage (Lot 220721) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Bakker Goedhart Convenience BV recalls various sandwiches due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Grandma Mazal Ltd. recalls multiple products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Poliba recalls Dairy Hazelnut Spread (400g; Expiry date 16.6.22) due to undeclared peanut residues.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Neviot recalls Natural Mineral Spring Water (500 ml; Best before 11.10.2022 and 12.10.2022) due to possible Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Only Food Trading Co Pty Ltd recalls HLY Brown Sugar Cake (290g/10; Best Before 08 JAN 2022) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Waterloo Bay Distilling Company recalls Banks and Burbidge Alcohol Free Gin (700 ml; Best Before 11 May 2023) due to potential microbial contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: October 14-15, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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: CDC reports 592 confirmed cases of Salmonella Oranienburg infections in 36 states, with 116 people hospitalized. The investigation has not yet identified a food linked to illness.

Food Safety Recall: Evans Food Group Ltd. recalls approximately 10,359 pounds of pork pellet products that were imported without benefit of inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: Global Vegetarian Foods Corp recalls Happy Veggie World brand Vege Chicken Breast and Vegefarm brand Vege Stewed Lamb Chunk (all codes) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Canada Uncle Bill Group Inc. recalls Canada Uncle Bill Seafood brand Dried Octopus (142g; Batch code DO0220; UPC 7 70162 03866 0) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Verger Croque-Pomme recalls Pesto Basilic / Basil pesto (250 ml; Sold up to and including 14 October 2021) because the product may be unsafe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Délices Quotidiens inc. recalls multiple products, which are lacking a mandatory storage temperature label. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Marché Euro Mix recalls multiple smoked fish products because they were packed in a way that may render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Covic International Trading Inc recalls Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Batch code CE 165D; UPC 8 807076 000321) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (SWEDEN): Since July 2019, 36 people have been reported ill with several different types of Salmonella. The illnesses have been linked to consumption of sesame-based products from Syria, including tahini and halvah. This outbreak is international in scope.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Huis Vanassche advises the public about the presence of multiple undeclared allergens in a range of salad products. Please refer to the allergy alert for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Shams ehf. recalls Alibaba brand Kjúklinga shawarma vefja, grilluð kjúklinga vefja, Falafel vefja – vegan og hummus / Chicken shawarma wrap, grilled chicken, vegan falafel and hummus (All lots and best before dates) due to undeclared dairy and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers that Frank & Honest Cold Brew (250 ml; Best before 03/05/2022, 04/05/2022 & 05/05/2022) contains undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PepsiCo Nederland B.V. recalls Lay’s Ovenbaked Roasted Paprika (150g; Expiration date 01/01/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): bvba Geal recalls various brands of crèpes due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SN BRUDIS E. Leclerc BRUGES recalls E.Leclerc brand STEAK HACHÉ DE BOEUF PRÉPARÉ SUR PLACE RAYON BOUCHERIE TRAD / Ground beefsteak prepared on-site (Lot ULF2779609) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES VIANDES DU HAUT BEARN recalls LES VIANDES DU HAUT BEARN brand STEAKS HACHES ET VIANDES HACHEE DE BOEUF / Ground steak and ground beef (Lot RGB02701 & RGB02712; Use by 07/10/2021 & 08/10/2021, respectively) due to E. coli 0103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): KIRN PRODUCTION GRAND FRAIS recalls La cuisine du poissonnier brand Risotto précuit au saumon, saumon fumé et au thym / Precooked risotto with salmon, smoked salmon and thyme (800g; Lots 21277 & 21274; Use by 18/10/2021, 19/10/2021, 20/10/2021 & 21/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HYERDIS LECLERC recalls BOUCHERIE TRADITIONNELLE STEAK HACHE / Ground steak (All lots; All product sold 6 October 2021 and 7 October 2021) due to foreign matter (iron powder) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): KIRN PRODUCTION MON MARCHE recalls La cuisine du poissonnier brand Risotto précuit au saumon, saumon fumé et au thym / Precooked risotto with salmon, smoked salmon and thyme (800g; Lots 21277 & 21274; Use by 18/10/2021, 19/10/2021, 20/10/2021 & 21/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMPAGNIE MADRANGE INTERMARCHE recalls Madrange brand Jambon cuit supérieur découenné dégraissé, conservation sans nitrite / Skinned, defatted superior cooked ham, preserved without nitrites (3 slices; Lot 281 08:02 CJ10OB; Use by 02/11/2021) due to potential for Clostridium botulinum and/or Clostridium perfringens contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls SAUCISSE BOCKWURST VENDU AU RAYON TRADITIONNEL (Sold between 27/09/2021 and 11/10/21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls Franprix brand Riz Basmati / Basmati rice (1 kg; Lot / Best before 25/05/2023) due to the presence of aflatoxin above the permitted level.

Food Safety Recall (France): PESKEREZH MAISON LUCAS recalls Maison Lucas brand saumon fumé Ecosse / Scottish smoked salmon (Lot #SLR-20482; Use by 28/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR HYPERMARCHES recalls longe de thon tranchée / sliced tuna loin (Sold between 02/10/2021 and 06/10/2021) due to the presence of histamine.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kosebate GmbH recalls Alburj – Halva mit Pistazien / Pistachio halvah (400g & 800g; Best before 07/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): KERVAN GMBH recalls Kosta 1907 brand TAHIN HELVA HALVA, FISTIKLI / PISTACHIO / Tahini halvah with pistachio (200g; Best before 26.10.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Rier Joahim recalls Hof zu Fall brand Formaggio da taglio “Natur” / cheese (2 kg blocks; Lot 622.03.09.2021; Best before 12/10/2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Bvba Geal recalls Crêpes de Bruges & Crêpes dessert de Bruges (250g & 500g; multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected date codes.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): CARNESA recalls multiple Cactus brand beef burgers due to foreign matter (glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Dirk recalls 1 De Beste Rookworst fijn / 1 The Best Smoked Sausage, fine and 1 De Beste Rookworst grof / 1 The Best Smoked Sausage, coarse (Best before 28-10-2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): DekaMarkt recalls various smoked sausage products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Naspac Marketing Pte Ltd recalls Ceres 100% Apple Juice (200 ml and 1L; Best before 14 June 2022 and 17 June 2022, respectively; Product of South Africa) due to patulin contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Pinnacle Drinks recalls South Island White Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2021 (750 ml; All 2021 vintage) due to undeclared sulphites.

Recalls and Alerts: October 7-9, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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 102 confirmed cases of Salmonella Thompson infections in 14 states. The cases are linked to consumption of seafood distributed by Northeast Seafood Products of Denver, Colorado. The majority of sick people are either Colorado residents or reported traveling to Colorado in the week before they got sick. Only two people did not report travel to Colorado in the week before they got sick.

Allergy Alert: Nestlé Professional recalls four Nature’s Heart 1.5 ounce fruit and trail mix products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Simple Mills recalls Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers (4.25oz / 120g; Best by 02/12/2022, 02/13/2022, 02/14/2022 & 02/15/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Northeast Seafood Products, Denver, CO recalls multiple seafood products that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled items include Haddock, Monkfish, Bone-in Trout, Grouper, Red Snapper, Red Rock Cod, Ocean Perch, Pacific Cod, Halibut, Coho Salmon, Atlantic Salmon Portions, Lane Snapper, Tilapia, All Natural Salmon Fillet, Pacific Sole, and Farm Raised Striped Bass. The recall is the result of several positive samples revealed during an FDA inspection, conducted during the course of an investigation of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Thompson illnesses.

Food Safety Recall: Nick’s Famous Bar-B-Q recalls Nick’s FAMOUS Hickory Smoked Pork Bar-B-Q (20-lb boxes; Case code 23452; Use by 09/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Crider Foods recalls approximately 525,717 pounds of canned beef with gravy products that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fullei Fresh recalls Fullei Fresh brand conventional and organic Bean Sprouts and Soy Sprouts (various package sizes and bulk packs; consecutive lot numbers between 251 and 271) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the affected products.

Baby Food Safety Recall: Maple Island Inc. recalls Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal (8 oz; Lots 21083, 21084 & 21242; Best if used by JUN 24 2022, JUN 25 2022 & NOV 30 2022, respectively; UPC 00681131082907) due to the presence of naturally occurring arsenic at concentrations above the guidance level.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Le Marché aux Pignons Rouges recalls various pies and Tourtières due to undeclared wheat (gluten), milk and eggs. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Kirano Santé recalls multiple products packed in 500 ml glass jars due to a potential food safety hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Pastafresca recalls TARTINADE PIMENT FORT MAISON / Homemade hot chili spread (200g; Sold up to and including 6 October 2021) due to a potential food safety hazard.

Food Safety Recall: Cuisine Antillaise Innovante KoupéDwet recalls Épices Lakay / Lakay spice mix (500 ml; Sold up to and including 6 October 2021) due to a potential food safety hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Industry recalls Chio brand Maxi Mix biscuits apéritif / assorted appetizer cookies (125g; Lots 1-450-000000361 & 1- 450-000000444; Expiry dates 25-7-22 & 01-08-2022, respectively) due to undeclared wheat, sesame, milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE Intermarché recalls Producteurs & Commerçants brand Pain Maïs et graines de tournesol / Corn and sunflower seed bread (300g; Purchased between 20 September 2021 and 19 October 2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Germany): CEUS Coswiger Eintöpfe und Suppen OHG recalls Kartoffelsuppe / Potato soup (420g chub; Lots 36, 37 & 38; Best before 05.12.2021, 12.12.2021 & 19.12.2021) due to excessive sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Tofutown.com GmbH recalls Viana Bio Real Jumbos advertised as Viana VeggieFresh Bratwurst (Use by 21.12.2021) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Nestlé Deutschland AG recalls Smarties Adventskalender / Smarties Advent Calendar (193.9g; All expiry dates) due to incorrect use of “gluten-free” logo.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Panificio toscano srl recalls Ciambella / doughnuts (430g; Lots 24/09/21 – 01/10/21; Best before 09 and 16/10/21) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Panficio toscano srl recalls Ciambella / doughnuts (430g; Lot 04/10/21; Best before 19/10/21) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Easybake recalls Red Velvet muffins (Sold at Coop) due to undeclared eggs.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Asda Extra Special Lamb Moussaka (400g; Use by 14 October 2021, 15 October 2021, 16 October 2021 and 17 October 2021) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB STALAVEN – EURALIS recalls CERVELAS PUR PORC DROIT / Pork sausage (1 kg; Lot #126601; Use by 07/11/2021) due to inadequate processing.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB STALAVEN – EURALIS recalls Tartithon / Tuna sandwich filling (1.4 kg; Multiple lot codes; Use by dates between 16/10/2021 and 23/10/2021) due to improper storage.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA DES COTEAUX Coteaux de la Saâne recalls Coteaux de la Saâne brand shell eggs (6-pack and bulk; Code 0FREOU01; Best before 30/10/2021 & 01/11/2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA DU DOMAINE DU PARC recalls domaine du parc brand fromage de chevre au lait cru / raw goat-milk cheese (various formats; Lot codes 03/09/2021 to 17/09/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DELICE IKBAR recalls DELICE IKBAL brand KEFTA DE BOEUF EPICES / Spicy beef Kefta (Lot #22-20-09-21; Use by 20/10/2021) due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VILLEPINTE CDV recalls Filet mignon au Roquefort / Filet mignon with Roquefort cheese (Sold up to 29/09/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Öko Service GmbH recalls Rewe Bio 6-Kräuter / Organic 6-herbs (50g; Lot #L1189F33; Best before 07.2022) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio Rossi srl recalls Salumificio Rossi brand Salame marchigiano / Salami (~500g; Lot 06/09/2021; Best before 12-11-2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Haff Ditgesbaach brand Jus de Pomme VIZ Bio / VIZ organic apple juice (1 L; Use by 10/2022) due to possible mold contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): ECLY Ltd recalls Xiangmilasi brand Hong Tang Ci Ba Rice cake with brown sugar syrup (245g; All batch codes and dates; Product of China) due to presence of undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Xin Ao Trading Limited recalls Misanshi brand Hong Tang Ci Ba Rice cake with brown sugar syrup (245g; All batch codes and dates; Product of China) due to presence of undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Knoll Consultants & Investments Pty. Ltd. recalls Barossa Fine Foods brand Duck and walnut pate, Truffle pate, Duck Terrine and Farmhouse pate (110g; Use by 20 NOV 21) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.