Recalls and Alerts: August 18-19, 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: The CDC investigation into an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses of unknown source is ongoing. There are now 37 confirmed cases, including 10 hospitalizations, in four states. Cases have been reported in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana. A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, but many sick people reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania before getting sick. Based on this information, Wendy’s is taking the precautionary measure of removing the romaine lettuce being used in sandwiches from restaurants in that region.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues a public health alert due to concerns that specific Hawaii Big Island Beef brand ground beef products may be adulterated with E. coli O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed only in Hawaii.

Food Safety Recall: Kingdom Creamery of Vermont recalls fourteen (14) ice cream products sold under multiple brand names due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please follow the link for details of the affected products, which were distributed to consignees in Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts. No public recall notice has been issued. Consignees were notified of the recall by telephone.

Food Safety Recall: Blue Diamond Growers recalls multiple batch codes of Whole Brown Almonds (bulk) due to Salmonella contamination. No public recall notice has been issued. Consignees in the United States (California, Colorado and Illinois), Germany, Morocco, and Canada were notified of the recall by email.

Food Safety Recall: Epicurean Butter LLC recalls Wegmans Lemon Dill Finishing Butter (3.5 oz 8-count; Multiple lot codes; Multiple expiration dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected product.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Sofina Foods Inc. recalls Mastro San Daniele brand Charcuterie Trio – Prosciutto Cotto, Capocollo, Mortadella (250g; Lot BR074503; Best before 2022 SE 27; UPC 0 60085 09974 0) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Allergy Alert: Cache Cuisine Inc. recalls Cache Cuisine brand Pro-licious Protein Pancake & Waffle Mix (340g; All codes where milk is improperly declared on the label; UPC 8 36662 00036 8) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold nationally.

Food Safety Recall: Tony Boucherie (Pont-Rouge, QC) recalls Saumon fumé Tony sv / Smoked salmon (Sold up to 17 August 2022) due to absence of “keep frozen until use” mandatory labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection brand Martino Spread (200g; Use by 27/8/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand AUCHAN TAPENADE OLIVES NOIRES / Black olive tapenade (150g; Use by 26/09/2022) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Colruyt recalls Boni brand Martino Spread (200g; Lot #14331; Use by 27/8/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Glassås Salty Caramel (300g; Batch 340860; Best before 04-05-2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Mixed Fruit and Nut (25g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): EUROPEAN HALAL FOOD SPRL recalls LINAH brand Kip Poulet piquant / spicy chicken (200g; Lot 080822; Use by 19-09-22) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Deliciest Oy recalls Deliciest Ruokafraiche (250g; Best before 30.9.2022) due to premature spoilage.

Food Safety Recall (France): ZHANG DING DANG recalls TRS brand Poudre de Curry de Madras Moulu Fort / Hot Madras curry powder (Lot 2022069773; Use by 30/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Axoa de porc au piment d’Espelette / Pork axoa with peppers (600g; All lots; Best before 20/06/2026) due to a manufacturing defect that could lead to microbial growth in the product.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA BREVIDIS LECLERC recalls SAINT NECTAIRE FERMIER AU LAIT CRU / Cheese made with raw milk (Lot 163IINI25 24/06) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Geflügelbraterei Loc Son recalls Loc Son gegrillte Ente / Grilled duck (Multiple package sizes; Best before 19.07.2024 – 29.07.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Heinrich Aldag Altländer Fleisch – und Wurstwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalls Putenzwiebelmettwurst SB / Turkey-Onion mettwurst (50g, 125g, 250g, 500g & 1000g: Lots 210722, 040822, 110822; Best before 10.08.2022, 20.08.2022, 25.08.2022, 30.08.2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AGRICOLA TRE VALLI Soc. Coop. recalls TOBIAS brand WURSTEL CON POLLO E TACCHINO AL FORMAGGIO / Chicken and turkey frankfurter with cheese (150g; Lot 1785417; Best befoe 03.09.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety is pursuing an investigation into two food poisoning clusters involving sandwiches, including inspecting the food factory concerned. A sample of smoked salmon collected from the premises was found to contain a pathogen, Group D Salmonella.

Recalls and Alerts: August 16-17, 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: CDC is assisting with the investigation of a 29-case outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections in Michigan (15) and Ohio (14). Nine people have been hospitalized. The source of the illnesses has not yet been found.

Allergy Alert: The Gluten Free Bar recalls The GFB Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites ( 1.2 oz; Lot code 041323-174; UPC 856818008895) due to undeclared cashew.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Chuang’s Company Ltd. recalls Delizia brand Vegetarian Ham (500g; Lot code 81610; UPC 8 16432 00529 8) due to undeclared gluten and wheat. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia.

Allergy Alert: Sher Produce recalls various Sher the Love brand Fruit and Veggie Squares due to improperly declared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Mother Dairy recalls Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese (340g; Best before 2022/10/25; UPC 6 98708 98763 3) due to E. coli contamination. The recalled product was sold in Alberta.

Food Safety Recall: Service Alimentaire Desco Inc. recalls Best Buy brand Chicken Tournedos with Bacon (1.15 kg; Best before 2023-AL-25, 2023-AL-26, 2023-JN-06, 2023-JN-07 & 2023-JN-09; UPC 0 55742 56757 1) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of bone). The recalled product was sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Food Safety Recall: Caldic Canada Inc. recalls Supherb Farms brand IQF Dill (35 pound; Product codes 035720-11.19.21 & 035731-11.19.21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Ontario.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut reports 21 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis in an outbreak of unknown origin that began at the end of March 2022. Most of the cases have occurred in the Capital Region and Zealand Region.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Dirk Rossmann GmbH recalls enerBIO Haferfreude Smoothie / Organic oatmeal smoothie (All Best before dates) due to undeclared sesame, peanuts and other nuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls La Provençale brand Kuddelfleck préparé (350g & 1000g; Article numbers 519077, 510364, 513092) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls Ruz Ha Du brand Quatre Quart à partager (450g & 750g; Lots B164 to B199; Best before 29/08/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls AUCHAN RAPE DE POULET NATURE / Grated chicken, plain (2X75g; Use by 09/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): T & T FOODS recalls TRS brand Poudre de curry madras piquant / Hot Madras curry powder (400g x 10; Lot 2022069773; Best before 30/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS CLERMONT Viandes CLERMONT recalls 2 oreilles supérieures cuites au bouillon VPF sous atmosphère protectrice / 2 ears cooked in broth (Lot 22012495117; Use by 06/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI recalls TOQUES & TARTES brand Crêpes sucrées parfum vanille / Sweet crepes, vanilla flavour (600g; All Lots; Use by 29/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA recalls Cora brand Râpé de jambon fumé / Grated smoked ham (2 x 75g; Lot code starting with 2232110; Use by 07/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls Ruz Ha Du brand Barre pâtissière à partager / Pastry bar (450g, 600g, 800g; Lots B164 to B199; Best before 09/10/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls Ty Délice brand Barre pâtissière à partager / Pastry bar (600g; Lot B185; Best before 02/09/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls Matéo brand Barre pâtissière à partager / Pastry bar (600g; Lots B165 & B192; Best before 12/09/2022 & 09/10/2022, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls Ty Mam Goz brand Barre pâtissière à partager / Pastry bar (800g; Multiple lots and date codes) due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls BDG+ brand Barre pâtissière marbrée à partager / Marbled pastry bar (500g; Multiple lots and date codes) due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRUNO RUEL recalls CHIPOLATAS OIGNONS PERSIL CHAIR OIGNONS PERSIL TOULOUSE OIGNONS PERSIL / Sausages with onions and parsley (Use by 18/08/ 2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores Oyster Cut Irish Chicken Thighs (990g; Use by 18 Aug 2022; Product of Ireland) due to incorrect cooking instructions.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cérélia Belgium recalls Crêpes au lait frais / Crepes with fresh milk (10 x 60g; Best before 27/08/2022;  30/08/2022; 31/08/2022; 01/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Eridanous Greek Style Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Olives and Oregano with Soy Oil (150g; Lot #01063402062022; Best before 02 January 2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Star Distribution (UK) Ltd recalls Karmen’s Cake Zone Sponge Cake (600g; Batch codes B164, B165, B172, B185, B186, B192, B196 and B199; Best before 11 September 2022, 12 September 2022, 19 September 2022, 03 October 2022, 09 October 2022, 13 October 2022 and 16 October 2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Recalls and Alerts: August 13-15, 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: Fifth Season recalls Fifth Season brand Crunchy Sesame Salad Kit (Best by 16-AUG-2022 1 & 15-AUG-2022 0; UPC 52070008147) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Food Safety Recall: Home Run Inn Frozen Foods recalls Home Run Inn CHICAGO’S PREMIUM PIZZERIA DELUXE SAUSAGE CLASSIC PIZZA (33.5 oz; Best by 12/03/22) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall: Albertsons Companies recalls 18 store-prepared items made with King’s Hawaiian pretzel rolls due to the potential for microbiological contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz recalls Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages (6.6 fl. oz. individual foil pouches packed in paperboard cartons; pouch manufacturing code 25JUN2023 WXX LYY ####) after diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of the company’s factories. Please refer to the recall notice for additional explanation regarding the manufacturing code.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut has now recorded 19 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis since March 31, 2022, in an outbreak whose origin remains undetermined. The victims live mainly in the Capital region and Zealand region.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Jay & Joy brand Joséphine : alternative végétale fermentée et affinée au lait d’amande / Vegetarian aged cheese substitute made from fermented almond milk (90g; Use by 21/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Eleveurs de la Champagne recalls multiple varieties of Volailles Champenoises brand Aile de poulet / Chicken wings due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Eleveurs de la Champagne recalls Prix futés brand Aile poulet à la mexicaine and Aile poulet au paprika / Mexican style chicken wings and Chicken wings with paprika (Lot 21625506; Multiple Use by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): The Food Safety Authority recalls les Alpines brand Ecrou du fromager aux graines de fenugrec / Cheese hexagon with fenugreek seeds (140g; Lot 0709; Best before 21/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Monoprix recalls Monoprix brand Steak haché – viande hachée façon bouchère / Ground steak, butcher style (350g; Use by 16/08/2022) due to possible E. coli contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Fresh Pasta Premium Factory Ltd. recalls three cream sauces due to incorrect allergy labeling for presence of milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Rama Dairy Ltd recalls four cheese products due to E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.