Recalls and Alerts: October 5-6, 2021

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: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of 20 Listeria monocytogenes illnesses that may be associated with a food product. No details have been released.

Allergy Alert: Chocolate and the Chip recalls multiple bakery products due to undeclared wheat, milk, soy, and tree nuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Création Toi et Moi recalls Sauce Primavera (500 ml & 1 L; Sold up to 5 October 2021) and Sauce à Spaghetti (1 L; Sold up to 5 October 2021) because the items were prepared and packed under conditions that do not ensure safety for human consumption.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): The Norwegian Food Safety Authority and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health are investigating an outbreak of 10 cases of Hepatitis A in several counties. No specific food or water source has been identified.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Pâtisserie Sirre recalls Sirre brand Glace Pistache / Pistachio ice cream (500g; Lots 02021061300015, 0202183000010 & 02021072900004; Use by 10/12/2021, 02/11/2021 & 15/01/2022) due to undeclared hazelnuts and soy.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH Bio Vegan spinazieburger / Vegan organic spinach burger (160g; Use by 04-10-2021, 11-10-2021, 18-10-2021, 25-10-2021, 1-11-2021) and AH Bio burger de potiron au thym vegan / Vegan organic pumpkin burger with thyme (160g; Use by 04-10-2021, 11-10-2021, 18-10-2021, 25-10-2021, 1-11-2021, 08-11-2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Mudis Minimarked, Sami’s fruit & vegetables, ALFA + ApS and Lærkeparken’s Købmand recalls Deemah Vanilla Cream biscuits (480g; Best before 11/01/2022) due to undeclared sulphite.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Hauser Weinimport GmbH recalls Sangria 7 % vol (1 L; Lots L6495 & L6825) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (France): TREGORDIS LECLERC recalls SAUCISSE / CHAIR A SAUCISSE / CHIPOLATAS sausages (Lot 06.10.2021 & 279; Use by 15/10/2021) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U SAVEURS brand PAIN AU CHOCOLAT (multiple packaging formats) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CSF CARREFOUR MARKET recalls TERRINE DE FAISAN AU PORTO / Pheasant terrine in port (Sold from 28/09/2021 to 04/ 10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAS PATRICK BOUVARD recalls Le tuyé de Mésandans brand Fromage de tête sans nitrite / Nitrite-free head cheese (500g & 2 kg; Lot #644856 & 644810; Use by 26/09/ 2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls SYSTEME U brand MERGUEZ sausages (Lot #59481/04460222; Use by 13/10/2021) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BISCORNU recalls various Biscornu brand plats cuisinés pasteurisés en bocaux / Pasteurized meals due to defects in package seams. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): NIKAIADIS LECLERC NICE ST ISIDORE recalls TOMME DE CHEVRE CORSE GM FE / Corsican Goat cheese (All lots; Use by 25/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA TOUR 66 UTILE recalls utile rayon traditionnel brand terrine aveyronnaise / Aveyron terrine (~ 1 kg; Lot 243; Use by 01/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Matfugl ehf recalls Ali, Bónus, FK brands of chicken, whole and pieces (Lot 011-21-34-5-29) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SALUMIFICIO CORNICCHIA SRL recalls SALUMIFICIO CORNICCHIA SRL brand SALSICCIA STAGIONATA / Seasoned sausage (Lot #213141; Best before 06-02-2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons Amour Classic Vanilla Ice Cream (360 ml (3 x 120 ml); Best before February 2023) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: October 2-4, 2021

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Greenhead Lobster Products recalls multiple frozen, cooked lobster meat products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Distribution Alimentaire Tony recalls Olivera brand Black Sliced Olives (2.84 L; Lot #09SB260; Expiry 07/03/2023) and Olivera brand Green Sliced Olives (2.84 L; PN 09sG260; Expiry 7/3/2023) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): Norway’s National Institute of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of 13 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to the handling of pet reptiles. The outbreak outbreak strain recovered from patients and from a pet snake is the same strain reported in an outbreak from the UK linked to Salmonella-infected mice and rats used as feed for reptiles.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Bio Vegan spinazieburger / Spinach burger (Best before 04-10-2021, 11-10-2021, 18-10-2021, 25-10-2021, 1-11-2021) and AH Bio Vegan pompoenburger met tijm / Pumpkin burger with thyme (Best before 04-10-2021, 11-10-2021, 18-10-2021, 25-10-2021, 1-11-2021, 08-11-2021) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA TOUR 66 UTILE recalls miquel brand terrine aveyronnaise / Aveyron terrine (~ 1 kg; Lot #243; Use by 01/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bruno SIEBERT S.A. recalls Bruno SIEBERT S.A. brand CERVELAS DE VOLAILLE / poultry sausage (Lot #3385214021; Use by dates between 11/10/2021 and 15/10/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls La table d’Adrien brand légumes couscous aux épices / Couscous vegetables with spices (Best before 21/07/2025) due to possible foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRIODIS E.LECLERC CARPONT recalls bridor brand mini pain aux chocolats (12-pack; All lots; Best before 28/09/2021 & 30/09/2021) due to possible foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert Update (Israel): Yaad Sweets Ltd. expands earlier recall due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Longfine Seafood Trading Company Limited recalls Lochleven Shellfish brand Razor Clams (Product of Scotland) due to possible contamination with lipophilic marine biotoxins.

Recalls and Alerts: September 30 – October 1, 2021

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports 419 confirmed cases of Salmonella Oranienburg infections in 35 states, with 60 people hospitalized. The investigation has not yet identified a food linked to illness.

Enforcement Action: Acting on behalf of the FDA, the U.S. Marshals Service conducted a mass seizure of FDA-regulated spices and food additive products held for sale under insanitary conditions. The seizure was conducted at the premises of the Lyden Spice Corporation in Miami, Florida. The food products seized at the property include more than 25,000 boxes/bags of bulk ready-to-eat spices and food additives, such as monosodium glutamate, crushed red chili and sesame seeds. According to the FDA, the food products were exposed to widespread rodent infestation as well as other pests, such as live and dead insects.

Pet Food Safety Recall: FROMM FAMILY FOODS recalls multiple varieties of Fromm Shredded can Entrée dog food (12-oz cans; Best by date 082024) due to excessive Vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. Affected recalled products were distributed at neighborhood pet stores nationwide.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Déli 365 Express recalls GRAVELAX and GRAVELAX JALAPENO (8 oz pkgs; Sold up to 30 September 2021) because the items were prepared and packaged under conditions that do not ensure safety.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie Carpati inc. recalls Fromage frais de type cottage / Fresh cottage cheese (Sold 23-27 September 2021) because the items were prepared and packaged under conditions that do not ensure safety.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Pêche Pêche recalls SAUMON FUMÉ / Smoked salmon (Sold up to 30 September 2021) because the item was packaged under conditions that do not ensure safety.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): UN AIR D’ICI recalls JUSTE BIO brand Pignons de pin bio / Organic pine nuts (80-g bag; 210300459; Best before 31/12/2021) due to undeclared pistachios.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Dunnes Stores Luxury Apple Pie (750g; Use by 04/10/2021) contains undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Tupelo farm brand Saucisses de poulet – surgelé / Chicken sausages – frozen (1 kg; Lot #211458064; Expiry date 20/01/2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Match S.A. recalls Mytilimer brand Moules de Bouchot / Mussels (1.4 kg; Lot #9152709271; Expiry date 07/10/2021) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delitraiteur recalls Delitraiteur brand Cordon bleu de volaille / Poultry cordon bleu (500g; Lot #606430; Expiry date 08/10/2021) because the item contains pieces of raw poultry and the preparation instructions on the package are inadequate to ensure safety for consumption.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Leader Price recalls two brands of Cuisse de poulet blanc / White chicken thighs due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls MYTILIMER CANCALE brand Moules bouchot / Mussels (1.4 kg; Lot #9152709271; Use by 07/10/2021) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): OCCITANE PLATS CUISINES recalls LES BRASERADES brand SAUCISSON CUIT SOUS VIDE / Vacuum-packed cooked sausage (2-pack; Lot #321266389; Use by 06/10/2021, 07/10/2021, 08/10/2021) due to pre-cooking fault.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Mini Pains au Chocolat Tradibreizh (12-pack; Use by dates between 27/09/2021 & 29/09/2021) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls centre E. Leclerc de Gouesnou brand mini viennoiseries (pack of 15; Best before dates between 13/09/2021 and 01/10/ 2021) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Boulangerie E. Leclerc St Brandan MINI VIENNOISERIES (12-pack; multiple lot codes – see recall notice) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Bridor brand mini pains choc BZH (12-pack; Lot #3941838; Use by 10/06/2022) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls BRIDOR brand MINI PAIN CHOC BEURRE BZH (12-pack; All lot codes; Use by 30/09/2021) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCHOTT recalls Munster fermier au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (11 cm; Lot #249; Use by 06/10/ 2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Food IQ GmbH recalls Go Fresh Selection Wrap Pulled Pork (200g; Best before 04.10.2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gloster Zöldseg-Gyümölcs recalls ja! Sauerkirschen / Sour cherries (680g; Lot 20/0139 GO 179; Best before 27.06.2023) due to possible foreign matter (clear glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Bosna Ready-to-eat Smoked Roast Beef (400g; Best before 03.11.2021; Product of Poland) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Inutec s.r.o. recalls BBQ brand Pepe con macinino – Varieta’ “Steakpfeffer” / Pepper in grinder – “Steakpfeffer” variety (95g; Lots 125111 & 125989; Use by 07/2024 & 08/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Mr Cook recalls Delitraiteur brand Cordon bleu de volaille / Poultry Cordon bleu (500g; Lot #606430; Use by 08/10/2021) due to presence of raw poultry pieces.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose & Partners Plantlife Pulled Oyster Mushroom Burgers (200g; All batch codes; All Use by dates) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

OUTBREAK ALERT & FOOD SAFETY RECALL (Singapore): Mdm Ling Bakery Pte Ltd recalls Mao Shan Wang Durian Snowskin Mooncake (8 pieces/560g; All dates; Product of Malaysia) after the imported product was associated with five separate gastroenteritis incidents affecting a total of 23 persons. One person was hospitalized.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): VHT Perth Pty Ltd recalls Dao Xiang Cun Peanut Crisp Cookie (145g; Best Before 05-05-20220) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Devondale Apple Juice Co Pty recalls Devondale 100% Sparkling Apple Juice (750 ml; Best Before 17/06/23, 02/08/2023, 03/08/2023, 26/08/2023) due to a packaging fault that could result in glass breakage.