According to the company’s news release, the recalled peaches have been linked to an eleven-case outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses in the United States.
On November 15, 2023, the FDA announced that it had opened an investigation into a new eleven-case “…outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #989) linked to a not yet identified product…” and that sample collection and analysis had been initiated.
Neither the company nor the FDA have indicated where in the United States the outbreak cases occurred, or whether any of the eleven victims were hospitalized.
The recalled fruit was sold in retail stores nationwide, either as individual pieces bearing PLU stickers or as packaged whole fruit, between May 1 and November 15, 2022 and between May 1 and November 15, 2023.
Although the recalled items are no longer available in retail stores, consumers may have frozen the recalled fruit at home for later use. Consumers are urged to check their freezers for the recalled fruit, not consume it, and discard it.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC, FDA and state and local partners are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Sundsvall illnesses linked to recently recalled Malichita brand cantaloupes imported from Mexico. Forty-three individuals in 15 states are known to have been infected so far. Seventeen outbreak victims were hospitalized.
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA, CDC and state and local partners are continuing to investigate reports of elevated blood lead levels in individuals with reported exposure to Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches manufactured in Ecuador and sold under WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks brands. As of November 16, 2023, there have been 34 reports of illness potentially linked to recalled product submitted to FDA. The FDA suspects cinnamon to be the source of the extremely high lead levels in the fruit puree, but has not yet been able to collect and test samples of the cinnamon used in the recalled products.
Allergy Alert: Raw SeaFoods, Inc. recalls Farm Raised Lightly Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Burger (PLU code 56228; Sell by 9/11/23-11/19/23) due to undeclared sesame and milk.
Allergy Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for five meat and poultry jerky products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall Update: SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC (dba Trufresh) expands an earlier recall to include all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” brand name (distributed between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 2023; Sales order numbers 128663, 128712, 128713, 128662, 128680, 225252, 225231, 419719, 419721, 419828, 419803, 612235, 612273) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Allergy Alert: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls PC brand Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins (908g; Best before 2024 JL 08; UPC 0 60383 98203 4) due to undeclared almonds.
Allergy Alert: Adonis (Montréal, QC) recalls several meat-based products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Pattison Food Group recalls multiple Urban Fare brand and Save on Foods brand cantaloupe products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Hector Larivee Inc. recalls Groupe Tomapure and Fruit Pure brand Cantaloupe products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Épicerie cachère Lipa (Montréal, QC) recalls LOX SPREAD (All units sold up to 16 November 2023) because the item was produced/packed under conditions that might render it unsafe to consume.
Food Safety Recall: Sami Fruits (Montréal, QC) recalls CANTALOUP COUPÉ / Cut cantaloupe (1 L; Sold up to 15 November 2023) and PLATEAU DE FRUIT AVEC CANTALOUP COUPÉ / Fruit platter with cut cantaloupe (Sold up to 15 November 2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Magasin Général Ste-Élizabeth (Sainte-Élizabeth-de-Warwick, QC) recalls COQ AU VIN (500 ml; Sold up to 14 November 2023) and SOUPE PARMENTIER (1 L; Sold up to 14 November 2023) due to food safety risk resulting from possible temperature abuse.
Food Safety Recall: L’Andouille (Montréal, QC) recalls Rillettes de canard / Duck rillettes (All lots lacking storage temperature labeling) due to possible temperature abuse.
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Allergy Alert (Belgium): La Brasserie d’Achouffe recalls Chouffe brand Crackers (35g & 75g; All lot numbers and date codes; Manufactured by Linatelle SRL) due to undeclared gluten (barley).
Allergy Alert (Denmark): Slagter Norlyk recalls Færdigstegte Schnitzler / Ready made schnitzels (4 pieces; Use by 16.10.2023 to 23.11.2023) due to undeclared gluten.
Allergy Alert (France): KERMENE E.Leclerc recalls FERIAL brand STEAK HACHE SURGELE / Frozen ground beef patties, 15% fat (10 x 100g; Lot 36102078; Best before 17/11/2024) due to undeclared soy and gluten.
Allergy Alert (Italy): LAMB WESTON B.V. recalls Patate preferite spicchi / Favorite potato wedges (2.5 kg; Lot L 3280; Best before 28-03-2025) due to undeclared gluten.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo Lekker Vrij van Lactose Magere Yoghurt / Lactose-free, low-fat yoghurt (1 L; Best before 13-11-2023, 27-11-2023 & 04-12-2023) due to undeclared lactose.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Broodgeluk Tarwe Maïsbollen / Wheat and corn dumplings (4 pieces; Sold November 17, 2023) due to undeclared barley, oats and nuts.
Allergy Alert (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons Free From Gluten Choco Crackles (300g; Best before 18 September 2024) due to undeclared milk, hazelnuts and gluten-free oats.
Food Safety Recall (Austria): Bon Gelati Übach-Palenberg GmbH & Co. KG recalls Bon Gelati Fürst Pückler Art (Vanille, Erdbeere, Schoko) / Three-flavour ice cream (Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate) (2.5 L; Batch codes L3 279 A01 & L3 280 A01; Best before 25.09.2025 & 26.09.2025) due to foreign matter contamination (metal and plastic).
Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS DIJON.A.SABATIER recalls Le Charcutier – Auchan brand Véritable jambon persillé de Bourgogne / Real parsley ham (Lot 313022; Use by 13/12/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALOIRS D’ESPELETTE recalls Kukulu, Ezpela, Tomme d’Espelette, Kalaka, Saloirs d’Espelette, Antonin brands of Fromage brebis poivron piment / Pepper-pimento sheep’s milk cheese (600g, 1 kg, 4 kg; Lot BP51023; Multiple Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CHOUCROUTERIE MEYER WAGNER recalls Saveurs d’Alsace brand La Choucroute cuisinée / Cooked sauerkraut (600g; Lot WA18 0809; Use by 02/12/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (soft blue plastic).
Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE NOUVELLE METZGER MULLER recalls Metzger-Muller brand Knack d’Alsace Cocktail / Cocktail weiners (Bulk; Lots 13314005, 13312153, 13313186; Multiple Use by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France):SAR’OCEAN SAS recalls SAR’OCEAN brand ACRAS DE MORUE / Cod (1 kg; Lot C310; Use by 27/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MOCRIXA INTERMARCHE recalls LE TORCHONAY JAMBON CUIT / Cooked ham (Lot 9932980347; Use by 11/12/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): TIPIAK EPICERIE recalls several TIPIAK brand Couscous products due to foreign matter contamination (blue plastic threads). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France): SOUFFERANT VIANDES recalls Soufferant viandes brandAndouillettes/ Sausages (5-pack and 2-pack; Lot FA2023101604567; Use by 18/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS DIJON.A.SABATIER recalls Pays Gourmand brand Véritable Jambon persillé de Bourgogne / Real parsley ham (200g; Lot 311015; Use by 11/12/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): PAULHANI INTERMARCHE SAINT PAUL SUR SAVE recalls JAMBON BLANC CUIT AVEC COUENNE SANS NITRITE / Nitrite-free cooked white ham, with rind (Sold by the slice from 06/11/2023 to 08/11/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): BCT 500 recalls Chorizo, sliced (80g; Lot 323289; Best before 18/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleischerei & Direktvermarktung Schicketanz GbR recalls five meat products due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Helio recalls Helio brand Semi di sesamo sgusciati / Shelled sesame seeds (200g; Lot 23003716; Best before 01/2025; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl recalls Roomijs Tricolore van Bon Gelati / Three-flavour ice cream (Lots L3 279 A01 & L3 280 A01; Best before 25-09-2025 & 26-09-2025, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (metal or plastic particles).
Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Bon Gelati brand Bourbon Vanilla Flavor Ice Cream (2.5 L; Lots L3 275 A01 & L3 276 A01; Best before 09/21/2025 & 09/22/2025, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (metal fragments).
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Lindsay Farm HB Ltd recalls Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) (2 L; Lots 2310, 2410, 2510, 2610, 2710, 2810, 2910, 3010, 3110, 0111, 0211; Use by 27.10.23, 28.10.23, 29.10.23, 30.10.23, 31.10.23, 01.11.23, 02.11.23, 03.11.23, 04.11.23, 05.11.23) due to possible Campylobacter contamination.
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TFP Nutrition has expanded an earlier recall of dry dog food to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their Nacogdoches, Texas, facility.
The expanded recall is due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The following dog food brands were recalled:
Country Acres
Exclusive Red Flannel
Exclusive Signature
H-E-B Texas Pets
Hill Country Fare
Lone Star
Member’s Mark
Retriever
Star Pro
The following cat food brands were recalled:
Country Acres
Economax
Exclusive Red Flannel
Exclusive Signature
Feline Medley
H-E-B Texas Pets
Multi-Cat
Meow For More
Paws & Claws
Star Pro Feline
The company also recalled Lone Star Floating Catfish Food.
All of the recalled products were manufactured between August 21, 2023 and November 12, 2023.
TFP is a family-owned manufacturer of pet food and livestock feed, and has been in business since January 1930.
The company is working directly with retailers to ensure that all recalled products are removed from store shelves.
What consumers should know
Dogs can become infected with Salmonella after eating a contaminated product, including kibble.
Infected dogs may show symptoms that include lethargy, decreased appetite, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some infected dogs may not show any symptoms at all, but may shed the bacteria in their stools nevertheless, potentially infecting other animals or humans.
People who become infected with Samonella may suffer from nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In rare cases, a Salmonella infection can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Pet owners or other individuals who may have come into contact with the recalled product should monitor themselves and their animals for symptoms of Salmonella infection, and should consult their veterinarian or healthcare professional (as appropriate) if any of these symptoms appear.
How to report a pet illness
People who think their pets have become ill after consuming contaminated pet food should first contact their veterinarians. Veterinarians who wish to have pets tested for Salmonellamay do so through the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN Network) if the pet is from a household with a person infected with Salmonella.
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