Category: recall roundup

Recalls and Alerts: November 1-2, 2022

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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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC and FDA supply an expanded list of retail establishments that may have received recalled products associated with a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to brie and camembert soft cheeses.

Allergy Alert: Cedar Creek Popcorn recalls Old-Fashioned Caramel Holiday Popcorn Box (18 oz; All lots and dates of manufacture; UPC 025606000612) due to undeclared gluten.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Bakkover Foods USA Inc. that an inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) dips, soups, salad bases, burritos, entrée style meals, and seafood products found Listeria monocytogenes in environmental samples collected during the inspection and significant violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food, and Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut is investigating an outbreak of 15 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium infections that occurred between August 15, 2022 and September 27, 2022. The outbreak is believed to be food-related, and patient interviews are in progress.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI issues allergy alert for Baxter & Greene Beef Lasagne (400g & 800g; All batch codes and best before dates) due to undeclared wheat, milk, egg and celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS supermarkten recalls Uit de keuken van PLUS brand risotto paddenstoelen / Mushroom risotto (Expiry date 06-11-2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): JustEgg recalls Massgainer choklad and Massgainer lemon cheesecake /Chocolate cake and lemon cheesecakes (1.5 kg) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): 3D Trading recalls Mrs Freshley’s Apple Fruit Pies (4.5 oz; Best before 28 October 2022, 31 October 2022, 4 November 2022, 7 November 2022) and Mrs Freshley’s Cherry Fruit Pie (4.5 oz; 28 October 2022, 31 October 2022, 4 November 2022, 7 November 2022) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Belgian Quality brand Steak de sanglier mariné / Marinated wild boar steak (Lot 22297; Use by 09/11/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE BEURRIERE DE RETIERS recalls NOISETLAIT brand beurre demi -sel / reduced-salt butter (500g; Lot 294A; Use by 06/01/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE BEURRIERE DE RETIERS recalls PRESIDENT brand beurre demi -sel / reduced-salt butter (500g; Lot 294A; Use by 06/01/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): LES ATELIERS recalls GRILLO PARTY brand PLATEAU PANACHE / Panache tray (Lot 22297-5349; Use by 01/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES ATELIERS recalls GRILLO PARTY brand MERGUEZ (pkg of 6; Lot 22297-5383; Use by 01/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RIVERY EXPLOITATION LECLERC recalls pavé de saumon frais emballé / Fresh salmon fillet (Use by 22/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SO.DI.GAR. E.LECLERC recalls E.LECLERC ROQUES brand EMINCE DE POULET CREME MORILLES / Sliced chicken with creamed morels (Use by 23/10/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Nam Meo Black Fungus Nature’s Best Harvest (100g; Best before 10/10/2023; Product of Vietnam) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls Belgian Quality brand Steak de sanglier mariné / Marinated wild boar steak (Lot 22297; Use by 09/11/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): PROFI recalls SPANAC PUNGA / Punga spinach (500g; Lot #Romania 845; Supplied by KREPSIS AVANTAJ SRL) due to Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Daiso Singapore Pte Ltd recalls H&H Tiramisu Twist Cookies (Expiry dates 06/2023, 07/2023, 10/202; Product of Malaysia) due to undeclared egg, hazelnut and almond.

Recalls and Alerts: October 29-31, 2022

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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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

Food Safety Recall: Foster Farms recalls approximately 148,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken breast patty products due to possible foreign matter contamination (hard, clear pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Denmark): Denmark’s Statens Serum Institut reports an outbreak of five cases of Listeria monocytogenes since August 18, 2022. The Statens Serum Institut, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the Norwegian Food Institute DTU are investigating the outbreak

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Dibro recalls Dibro brand Préparation pour pain BLANC (sans gluten) / Gluten-free mix for white bread (2 kg; Batch 202290876; Best before 24/09/2023) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): ZOETE POTJES recalls ZOETE POTJES brand Confiture Abricot-Amaretto / Apricot-Amaretto jam (225g; Lots 211231B, 220406A, 220614A) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Spain): EL CORTE INGLES recalls EL CORTE INGLES brand LASAGNA BOLOGNESE, frozen (2 x 300g; Batch 22179; Best before 03/28/2024) due to undeclared crustaceans.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS CLERMONT Viandes CLERMONT recalls CLERMONT brand Demi jambonneau cuit supérieur avec couenne pané / Superior cooked half ham with breaded rind (Lot 2660124855; Use by 17/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Dai Phat recalls Nam Meo brand Black Fungus (100g; Best before 10.10.2023; Product of Vietnam) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Bartoloni Carni di Bartoloni Elisabetta & C. snc recalls Bartolini Carni brand salsiccia stagionata / Seasoned sausage (Production lot 13/09/2022; Expiry date 23/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Ichiban Pacific (H.K.) Ltd recalls Frozen tuna fillet (Lot VN 166 VI 157; Expiry July 5, 2024; Product of Vietnam) due to presence of histamine. This product has been the source of restaurant-associated food poisoning.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (New Zealand): The outbreak of hepatitis A infections linked to frozen berries has increased to 21 cases. Nine people have been hospitalized.

Recalls and Alerts: October 27-28, 2022

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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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls Dipping Caramel by the Pound (Sell by 10/25/22 – 11/15/22; Product code 34888) due to undeclared wheat. The recalled product was sold in five stores in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska.

Allergy Alert: Daiso California LLC recalls Tiramisu Twist Cookies (3.4oz(96g) packages; SKU #4562138450820) due to undeclared almonds and hazelnuts. The recalled product was sold in Daiso stores in California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey.

Allergy Alert: Zingerman’s Creamery recalls various Paw Paw Gelato and Harvest Pumpkin Gelato products due to undeclared egg. Please refer to the recall notice for details of the affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Lone Star Bakery, Inc. recalls BOOMERANG’S BEEF SHEPHERD’S PIE (8 oz carton pkgs; Use by Sept. 23, 2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (copper wire pieces).

Food Safety Recall: JYC Enterprise, Inc. recalls approximately 33,280 pounds of frozen chicken and pork potsticker products that were repackaged, relabeled, and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Sweden): Swedish public health authorities continue to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses that has now affected 95 people since September 17, 2022. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert (France): MEZZE EXPRESS recalls chtoura garden brand foul medammas / canned broad beans (24x475g; Lot 5831; Use by 01/01/2025) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Hammonds of Knutsford recalls BuzzBallz Choc Tease Cocktail (200ml can and 3x 200ml multipack; All batch codes) due to undeclared milk and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): CARREFOUR recalls Carrefour brand Maquereau Fumé / Smoked mackerel (300g; Use by 7/11/2022; All lots containing “1310”) and Carrefour brand Cœur de maquereau fumé / Smoked mackerel fillet (150g; Use by 5/11/2022; All lots containing “1310”) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVENET brand FROMAGE de CHEVRE FRAIS / Fresh goat cheese (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR recalls Reflets de France brand Pâté au piment d’Espelette Recette Basque bocal / Basque recipe pâté with Espelette peppers (180g; Lot 11/04/26; Use by 11/04/2026) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Vol au vent Jambon, Vol au vent Jambon – Champignons, Vol au vent Quenelles de veau jambon champignons, Vol au vent Chèvre jambon / various varieties of Vol au vent (Packed between 21/10/2022 and 26/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Hawaienne, Pizza Jambon, Pizza Jambon – Champignons / Hawaiian pizza, Ham pizza and Ham & mushroom pizza (Packed between 21/10/2022 and 26/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Crêpes Jambon, Crêpes Jambon champignons / Ham crêpes and Ham & mushroom crêpes ((Packed between 21/10/2022 and 26/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TY Producteurs recalls ty producteurs brand jambon à l’ancienne vendu tranché en magasin et sur marché / old-style ham, sold by the slice (Lot 22279) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Efefirat Warenvertriebs GmbH recalls Halva mit Pistazien / Pistachio halvah (350g; Lot PND 2206; Use by 22.06.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Glenhaven Deli Style Premium Breaded Chicken Goujons, frozen (1 kg; Batch codes 22273B & 22276B; Best before end Dec 2023 & Jan 2024, respectively; Product of Ireland) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Clearspring Organic Wholegrain Rice Cakes – Lightly Salted (12 x 130g; Batch codes R22176B & R22181B; Best before 26/06/2023 &  01/07/2023, respectively; Product of Belgium) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Casarrigoni SRL recalls TERRE D’ITALIA brand TALEGGIO DOP A LATTE CRUDO / raw milk cheese (200g; Packaging lot 25277; Production lot 04082A; Best before 03/11/22) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Casarrigoni SRL recalls PASCOLI DEL FATTORE brand TALEGGIO DOP A LATTE CRUDO / raw milk cheese (Packaging lots 25272, 25276, 25277; Production lot 04082A; Best before 28/11/22, 02/12/22 & 03/12/22, respectively) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Casarrigoni SRL recalls CASARRIGONI brand TALEGGIO DOP A LATTE CRUDO / raw milk cheese (Packaging lots 25272, 25276, 25279 & 25280; Production lot 04082A; Best before 28/11/22, 02/12/22, 05/12/22 & 06/12/22, respectively) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls multiple varieties of Mi patria Queso Fresco de Vaca LATINO and Queso Fresco LA GRANJA LATINA brands of fresh cheese that were produced in an unauthorized establishment. Please refer to the recall announcement for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls BURGER MEAT HAMBURDEHESA / Hamburger meat from grass-fed cows (2 x 130g & 2 x 200g; Batch code 300995; Expiration date 12/02/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.