Category: outbreaks and alerts

Recalls and Alerts: August 7-9, 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 UPDATE: FSIS reports that frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products from Serenade Foods have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis that was reported by CDC in June 2021. The outbreak strain has been recovered from unopened intact packages of raw, frozen, breaded chicken stuffed with broccoli and cheese collected from the home of an outbreak victim.

Food Safety Recall: Able Groupe recalls certain products labeled as Infant Formula due to insuffient levels of iron and lack of English-language mandatory label information. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Serenade Foods recalls approximately 59,251 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Conagra Brands Canada Inc. recalls  Frontera brand Ground Beef Taco Skillet Sauce (217 ml; All Best By dates from MAR 072021 up to and including JUL 182022; UPC 6 04183 12170 7) due to undeclared mustard.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): Coopérative fruitière du Val d’Arly recalls Coopérative du Val d’Arly, Dent du Chat, Metro Chef, Patrimoine Gourmand, Mmm! , Itineraire des Saveurs brands of Reblochons de Savoie AOP cheese (450g & 240g; All lots with Best Before dates between 02/08/2021 & 16/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Les Fromageries Occitanes recalls Le Coq brand Saint- Nectaire Fermier Le Coq Rayon Coupe / raw milk cheese (Lot #19724451; Best before 14/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Charcuterie Anselme SA recalls Père Anselme brand Véritable Merguez Boeuf- Agneau / Authentic beef-lamb Merguez sausages (pkg of 22; Lot #210.30; Use by 20/08/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FROMAGERIES OCCITANES recalls Saint- Nectaire Fermier Cantorel brand Rayon Coupe cheese (Lot #19624451; Best before 13/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL COMMENGES ET FILS recalls multiple lot codes of Charcuterie COMMENGES brand Tranche de pâté de tête sous- vide / Vacuum-packed head cheese due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC SABOT recalls CARRE DES PINS brand Fromage de brébis / sheep milk cheese (Lot 7C; Use by 31/07/2021 & 10/08/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE EDOUARD CONUS recalls multiple lot codes of Au Coeur de nos Villages brand Reblochon de Savoie cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): ACT ON EAT – Tomm’Pousse recalls Le Rouillé Nature, le Rouillé Cumin and le Rouillé Fumé (Lot #21251) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): KWETTERS Eierhof GmbH recalls Kwetters Deutsche Wachteleier Auslaufhaltung / German free-range quail eggs (12-pack; Best before 12.08.2021, 15.08.2021, 19.08.2021, 22.08.2021, 26.08.2021 and 29.08.2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Conroy’s Smallgoods Pty Ltd recalls various products due to potential microbial contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: July 31-August 2, 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.

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: Golden Natural Products, Inc. recalls Golden Natural Product Inc. brand Dried Apricot Subkhon with Bone and Golden Natural Product Inc. brand Dried Apricot Subkhon Jumbo (16 oz; Lot #GC005; Best before 2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating three cases of Hepatitis A infection in Quebec (2) and Nova Scotia (1). Exposure to frozen mangoes has been identified as a likely source of the outbreak. Please refer to the associated recall notice, below.

Food Safety Recall: Nature’s Touch Frozen Food Inc. recalls various brands of frozen mangoes due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. This recall was triggered by findings during an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Veg Pak Produce recalls Harvest Fresh brand Zucchini Spirals (340g; Best before 31 JUL 2021 & 01 AUG 2021; UPC 0 59559 00042 9) and Teriyaki Vegetable Spiral Stir Fry Kit (400g; Best before 31 JUL 2021 & 01 AUG 2021; UPC 0 59559 99933 4) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Jardins de Caroline recalls two products that were manufactured and/or packaged under conditions that may make them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Stepaja bvba recalls Encore Une (Stepaja) brand Nog Eentje Dubbel » (Encore Une Double), bière bio / Organic beer (33 cl bottles; Lot No. & Best before 22/04/2023) due to undeclared barley.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): CORTE DEL GUSTO recalls Auchan brand Le Charcutier – Chiffonnade de chorizo (80g; Lot #L207; Use by 12/09/2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Booths recalls Booths Four Spicy Vegetable Samosas (160g 4-pack; Use by 6 August 2021) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Patrimoine Gourmand brand Reblochon de Savoie (fruitier) / Cheese with fruit (450g; Lot #311627; Use by 07/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC FERME HUCKERT recalls FERME HUCKERT brand FROMAGE DE TETE / Head cheese (Lot #21128H; Use by 09/08/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOP LAITIERE DE YENNE PORTE DE SAVOIE recalls La Dent du Chat brand Reblochon AOP cheese (Lot #311630; Best before 03/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Coopérative Fruitière du Val d’Arly recalls Coopérative du Val d’Arly brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP Fondant d’Arly Sélection Tartiflette cheese (400g; Lots 311627 & 311630; Best before 21/08/2021 & 29/08/2021, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Patrimoine Gourmand brand Reblochon de Savoie (fruitier) / Cheese with fruit (450g; Lot #311627; Use by 07/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: July 29-30, 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.

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: Nature’s Sunshine recalls Nature’s Sunshine brand Love & Peas Meal Replacement Shake (Lots 001220292, 001223066, 001222059, 001215380, 001222934, 001218022, 001223890, 001220084, and 001224031) due to undeclared milk. The recall was initiated in April 2021 but is only now being announced publically.

Food Safety Recall: Greater Omaha Packing recalls approximately 295,236 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Cahill’s Farm Cheese recalls a number of batches of specialty cheddar cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Sunshine Mills, Inc. recalls multiple pet food products containing rice due to the potential for elevated levels of aflatoxin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating the source of 48 cases of non-travel related Cyclospora illnesses in British Columbia (2), Ontario (37) and Quebec (9). One person has been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Boulangerie Madelon recalls PAINS À HOT-DOG / Hot dog buns (Sold up to 29 July 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Vallée des prairies recalls two products that were manufactured and packed under conditions that might make them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Nature’s Touch Frozen Food Inc. recalls various frozen mangoes due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): REMA Distribution A / S recalls Rema 1000 Hummus (200g; Best before 01/09/2021) and Rema 1000 Aioli (200g; Best before 01/09/2021) due to undeclared sesame seeds, mustard seeds and eggs.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco White Fondant Icing (500g; Batch code 21175; Best before end of September 2022) due to undecalred almonds.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI advises consumers that certain Lolly and Cooks Prepared Meals may contain undeclared allergens. Please refer to the Allergy Alert for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): KP Snacks recalls Popchips – Sea Salt flavour potato snacks (85g; Batch codes YP1D 1180 & YP1D 1181; Best before 02 July 2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): SPAR recalls SPAR Crispy Breaded Haddock Fillets and SPAR Crispy Breaded Cod Fillets (285g; All lot codes) due to undeclared crustaceans, milk, molluscs, mustard and sulphur dioxide (sulphites).

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco White Fondant Icing (500g; Batch code 21175; Best before end of September 2022) due to undecalred almonds.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls certain Catalan and Caula brand dry Spanish sausages due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lactalis Danmark recalls Cahill’s Porter Cheddar (2.3 kg; Batch #21137; Best before 17/11/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS PAUL CASTIES recalls Charcuterie du Nébouzan brand Salade de museau et tête de porc / Snout and pork head salad (Produced 19/07/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): URBLET INTERMARCHE recalls Intermarché Seysses brand SAUCISSE SECHE DE FOIE / Dry liver sausage (Lot #114503; Use by 21/07/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls ROTI DE PORC CUIT SUPERIEUR VENDU AU RAYON TRAD / Cooked roast pork (Sold between 23/07/21 and 27/07/21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Rustadou brand ROTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR DORÉ CUIT AU FOUR / Roast pork (Lots 00997528 & 00997557; Use by dates between 26/08/2021 and 29/08/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Müller Moers GmbH & Co. KG recalls Cahill ́s Ireland Original Irish Whiskey Cheese (200g; Lots 21110 & 21125; Best before 20.09.2021 & 05.10.2021) and Cahill ́s Ireland Original Irish Porter Cheese (145g; Lot 21116; Best before 26.09.2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): PE.WE. GmbH recalls Take Away brand Salami-Käse-Baguette / Salami & Cheese baguette (210g; Lot #CH428115; Best before 03.08.2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Ethan’s Cake Manufacturing Ltd. recalls certain products due to undeclared hazelnuts and other allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): WEME E-COMMERCE SOLUTION LIMITED recalls Bubs Organic brand Baby Rice Cereal (125g; Use by October 23, 2021; Product of Australia) and Bubs Organic brand Baby Banana Rice Cereal (125g; Use by September 29, 2021; Product of Australia) due to elevated levels of arsenic.