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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: New cases have been reported in a three-state outbreak of Salmonella Weltevreden illnesses that was thought to be over. The illnesses are linked to consumption of frozen cooked shrimp manufactured by Avanti Frozen Foods of India. At least one of the new cases was associated with consumption of shrimp that was not part of the list of recalled products. FDA has requested a voluntary recall of additional products, bu the company has not yet complied.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA is working with CDC to investigate two separate outbreaks of Cyclospora illnesses. The agency has not yet identified a product linked to either outbreak.

Food Safety Recall: Ballreich Snack Food Co. recalls BAR-B-Q seasoned Potato Chips (1.5oz, 2.75oz, and 7oz bags; Sell by 10/18/21, 10/25/21 & 11/01/21) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to Acme Smoked Fish Corp. after finding Salmonella in its ready-to-eat, cold-smoked tuna product, Listeria monocytogenes in environmental swab samples from various areas in the production facility, and serious violations of FDA food safety regulations.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Nomad Nutrition recalls multiple production codes of Nomad Nutrition brand Caribbean Curry and Nomad Nutrition brand Kathmandu Curry due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Les Aliments Gourmet Vegan Touch recalls ALFREDO STYLE  Sauce (580 ml; Product sold up to 10 August 2021) due to improper storage temperature conditions.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Coprosain recalls Coprosain brand Saucisson pur porc Quintine / Pure pork sausage (350g; All lot codes and expiration dates) due to undeclared barley malt (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Aldi recalls Aldi Halloumi (Best before 30.06.2022) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Porc Qualité Ardenne Scrl  recalls various pork products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Tomm’Pousse brand le Rouillé Nature, le Rouillé Cumin and Rouillé Fumé cheese substitutes (150g & 850g; Lot #21251; Expiry date 11/08/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SODIROCHE E. LECLERC recalls Les salaisons régionales brand Terrine Campagnard à l’ail bateau / Country house garlic terrine (Lot #21426; Use by 16/08/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALIMENTATION SANTE RETAIL Les Halles Solanid Odysseum recalls Les Halles Solanid brand Plats préparés divers / Various prepared meals due to improper storage/holding temperature. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS SCHOEPFER SOCETE DISFRAIS recalls Tradition fromagère brand Reblochon fruitier cheese (All lots; Use by dates between 01/08/2021 and 06/09/ 2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Coopérative Fruitière du Val d’Arly recalls Coopérative du Val d’Arly, Fromages des Halles Fondant d’Arly / Sélection Tartiflette/Fromage de Savoie raw milk cheese (Multiple Lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR HYPERMARCHES CARREFOUR Nice TNL recalls Paëlla Fruits de Mer / Seafood paella (Sold only on 20/07/2021) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Le Fromager des Halles recalls Chôd Savoyard raw milk cheese (400g; Multiple Lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Coopérative laitière de Yenne recalls La Dent du Chat brand Reblochon AOP cheese (Multiple Lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Die Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG recalls Aquasale Grobes Meersalz / Coarse sea salt (1 kg bag; Lots 21081 & 21143) due to potential foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Die Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG recalls Aquasale Grobes Meersalz / Coarse sea salt (1 kg bag; Lots 21081 & 21143) due to potential foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK ALERT / Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Paroa Bay Oysters Ltd recalls Paroa Bay brand Raw Oysters and any other oysters purchased from Paroa Bay Oysters Ltd Factory Shop from 30 July 2021 to 05 August 2021 (200 ml; Batch Nos. 3572, 3574, 3575, 3576, 3577, 3578, 3579, 3580, 3581, 3582, 3583; Use by date up to and including 15AUG2021) due to suspected illnesses associated with the products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Ceres Enterprise Ltd recalls Ceres Organics brand Fritter Mix (140g; Batch nos. 069993, 070066, and 070212; Best before 30/09/2022, 14/10/2022, and 14/11/2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Patties Foods Pty Ltd recalls Leggo’s Fresh Napoli Sauce with Tomato, Garlic, Basil & Oregano (250g; Use by 02/10/2021 ​) due to foreign matter (metal and plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Living Foods Ltd recalls Spring Life brand Mung Bean Sprouts  (200g; best before dates up to and including 16AUG21 and Pams brand Sweet Mango Mesclun With Dressing (295g: best before dates up to and including 17/08/21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.