Recalls and Alerts: April 22–24, 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: CDC reports five cases of Salmonella Duisburg infections linked to consumption of Jule’s Cashew Brie. Infections were reported in California, Tennessee and Florida. Two people have been hospitalized. The manufacturer has recalled several products in conjunction with this outbreak investigation. Please refer to the recall notice below.

Food Safety Advisory: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development warns consumers not to eat raw milk butter products from Shetler Family Farm (owned by John Shetler), because the products were produced in a facility not licensed or inspected by the department, and the sale of raw milk and raw milk products is illegal in Michigan.

Allergy Alert: Wolfies Roasted Nut Co. recalls Crunchy Cheddar & Jalapeno Nuts (5 oz, 14 oz, 28 oz black rice paper stand up pouch or an 80 oz clear poly bag) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Super World Trading Inc. recalls approximately 26,270 pounds of ineligible ready-to-eat (RTE) Siluriformes products imported from the People’s Republic of China. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: Jule’s Foods of Carlsbad, CA recalls all Jule’s Foods products due to potential Salmonella contamination after one of its products was linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Duisburg illnesses in three states. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: Faribault Foods, Inc. recalls specific lot codes of S&W Organic Black Beans, O Organic Brand Black Beans and O Organic Brand Chili Beans (15-oz cans) due to a compromised hermetic seal, which might cause the cans to leak. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall: Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. recalls Enoki Mushrooms (200g/7.05-ounce packages; Product of Korea; All batch codes) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: More Than Gourmet, Inc. recalls approximately 6,896 pounds of ready-to-eat beef and veal broth and stock products due to potential foreign matter (hydraulic oil) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Canada

Food Safety Alert: Consumers are warned not to eat or serve beef prepared and packaged by monsieur Alex Dohmen situé au 1110, chemin du Château, à Stanbridge Station, because the products were manufactured and packaged under conditions not condusive to food safety.

Food Safety Recall: Fumoir du fjord recalls Sauce à spaghetti / Spaghetti sauce (1-L glass jars; Sold up to and including 20 April 2021) because the product was manufactured and packaged under conditions not condusive to food safety.

Food Safety Recall: VIN Foods recalls HOT PEPPER – PIMENT (250 ml; Sold up to and including 22 April 2021) because the product was manufactured and packaged under conditions not condusive to food safety.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Austria): Biovegan recalls Biovegan Schoko Herzen – crispy-schokoladig / Biovegan chocolate hearts – crispy-chocolate (35g; Multiple batch codes) due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls My Family Favourites Sliced Beetroot in Malt Vinegar (670g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared barley (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Jona Frozen Seaweed Salad (1 kg; Best before 12/03/2022) contains undeclared gluten (wheat).

Allergy Alert (Italy): MARECUADOR recalls BOFROST MARECUADOR 15468 SPIEDINI DI MAZZANCOLLE (450g; Lot BIC 1005; Best before 05-07-2022) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): FRUCTA PARTNER recalls Auchan brand Jus de raisin / grape juice (200 ml; Best before 28/08/2021) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Biovegan brand Coeurs au chocolat / Chocolate hearts (35g; Lots 190091001, 190109101, 190124301, 200017001, 200041001, 200054901; Best before 31.10.2021, 30.11.2021, 31.01.2022, 28.02.2022, 30.04.2022, 31.05.2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK ): Dunnes Stores recalls My Family Favourites Sliced Beetroot in Malt Vinegar (670g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared barley (gluten).

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Industry recalls VERSTEGEN brand spices due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): BIGFOOD Danmark ApS recalls Palancares Semi-Curado / Spansk hårdost i skiver / Spanish hard cheese slices (90g; Lot #0563660421; Best before 25.06.2021) due to package seal leaks that could result in mold growth.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leclerc recalls Pains et fougasses maison / homemade breads due to foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Biogroupe recalls Karma Botanik Aloe Gingembre Citron / Non-alcoholi beverage with aloe, ginger and lemon (75 cl; Best before 18/01/2022, 19/01/2022 & 10/09/ 2022) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BOURGAIN ET FILS recalls Haddock fumé au feu de bois / Wood-smoked haddock (3 kg; Lot #134142; Use by 21/04/ 2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH ARRAS recalls CGF CHARCUTERIE brand PATE DE CALAIS (Sold by the slice; Lot #19; Use by 10/05/2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hechtpharma GmbH recalls HUSK Psyllium FLOHSAMENSCHALEN Pulver / Psyllium husk powder (200g; Lot 12539595) and HUSK Psyllium FLOHSAMENSCHALEN / Psyllium husk (225 capsules; Lot 12539603) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Brett Ltd. recalls Candied Orange Peel Strips coated with chocolate substitute (All expiration dates from 7.5.2022 to 22.5.2022, inclusive) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Yours Truly Chocolates recalls Bondi Protein Co Vegan Protein Bar Chocolate Flavour (60g; Best Before 040222 & 140322) and Bondi Protein Co Vegan Protein Bar Salted Caramel Flavour (60g; Best Before 290122) due to undeclared peanut.

Recalls and Alerts: April 18–21, 2021

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is working with the CDC to investigate an outbreak of five cases of Salmonella Duisburg infections that may be food-related.

Allergy Alert: Shearer’s Foods LLC recalls Raley’s Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips (9.5-oz bags; UPC 10046567025466; Lots 06109805 & 06102005; Sell by 08 2 21 & 05 17 21, respectively) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Creative Foods Inc. recalls two coffee-substitute products due to undeclared hazelnut, peanut and barley (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete llist of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Guan’s Mushroom Co. recalls Enoki Mushroom (200g / 7.05 oz; Product of China; UPC 810023170303; all cases) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Jiva Manufacturing & Distribution Inc. recalls Woodward’s brand Peanut Butter – Crunchy Unsalted (500g; Lot #200531; Best before 30 JUN 2021; UPC 0 59443 52100 9) due to undeclared cashew.

Allergy Alert: Weston Foods recalls Annette’s brand Mini Donuts – Powdered (298g; Lot code 0184; UPC 0 59327 15196 4) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert: New World Natural Foods Inc. recalls New World brand Almond Butter – Smooth – Roasted (365g; Lot #210288; Best before 30 APR 2022; UPC 0 59443 40046 5) due to undeclared peanut and cashew.

Allergy Alert: Agneaux de Laval inc. recalls various varieties of spaghetti sauce due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert Update: Federated Co-operatives Ltd. recalls Co-op Gold Pure brand Organic “Protien” Peanut Butter – Crunchy (480g; Lots 202160 & 200844; Best before 30 MAR 2022 & 30 AUG 2021, respectively; UPC 0 57316 19451 0) due to undeclared almond, and Co-op Gold Pure brand Superfood Peanut Butter – Crunchy (480g; Lots 200938 & 200843; Best before 30 SEP 2021 & 30 AUG 2021, respectively; UPC 0 57316 19450 3) due to undeclared almond and cashew.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Austria): Weinbergmaier GmbH recalls Bauernland Mediterranes Gemüse / Bauernland Mediterranean vegetables (2.5-kg bags; Batch #240248; Best before September 2022) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): MARMA recalls Biovegan brand Chocolat croquant / Crunchy chocolate (35g; Lot #200094301; Best by 30/09/2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Belodium Srl recalls three varieties of Biscuiterie Antoine brand Pâte à Cookies Prête à cuire / Ready-to-bake cookie dough (550g; All lot codes and Use by dates) due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Weinbergmaier GmbH recalls Bauernland Mediterranes Gemüse / Bauernland Mediterranean vegetables (2.5-kg bags; Batch #240248; Best before September 2022) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Dirk Rossmann GmbH recalls enerBiO Tomate Basilikum Streichcreme / Tomato-basil spread (180g; Lot codes 13.07.22 L09ECPB, 13.07.22 L10ECPB, 13.07.22 L11ECPB) due to undeclared cashew.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Globus Konzervipari zrt recalls CONAD sc FARRO Cotti al vapore / steamed spelt (3 x 150g; Lot #LE2G327; Best before 31-12-2024) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tees Ltd recalls various PRAN Easy Instant Noodle products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): SPAR recalls SPAR Teufelsroller / SPAR Devil’s Roller (500g jar; Best before April 28, 2021) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Mont de Joux brand mini Mont D’or cheese (460g; Lot #3053; All Use by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Norenca N.V. recalls multiple lot codes and Use by dates of Americain préparé and Americain préparé martino ground beef due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Geia Food A/S recalls Gouda Wedge cheese (450g; Best before 09.07.2021) due to potential for mouse excrement in the packaging material.

Food Safety Recall (France): NaturéO CHARTRES recalls Steak haché à la demande / Ground steak (sold by weight; Lot #11313451; Use by 16/04/2021 to 17/04/2021, inclusive) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Pur Aliment recalls VITAM-R Extrait de Levure / Yeast extract (250 g; Use by 05/04/2022) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contaminaton.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls LAFITTE brand Délice de Foie Gras de Canard des Landes au Pruneau et à l’Armagnac / Duck foie gras delight from Landes with prune and Armagnac (130g; Lot #200272; Use by 28/09/2024) due to the presence of a prune stone.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls Chabichou du Poitou cheese (Lots #2114521 & 2114522; Best before 15/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand Crevette entières tropicales ASC surgelées / Whole tiger shrimp, frozen (400g; Lot #VN/532/V/072; Best before 02/12/2022) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Midsona Deutschland GmbH recalls DAVERT Porridge-Cup Schokolade mit Kakao Nibs / Chocolate with cocoa nibs porridge cup (65 g; Best before 01.03.22 & 26.04.22) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Vitam Hefe Produkt GmbH recalls Vitam-R Hefeextrakt Klassik veganer Brotaufstrich / Vitam-R yeast extract classic vegan spread (250 g; Use by 05/04/2022) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contaminaton.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Sharing Breaded Irish Chicken Goujons (250g; All dates and batch codes) and Sharing Sweet Chilli Irish Chicken Wings (450g; All dates and batch codes) because the chicken may be undercooked.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Scanshop Kalchesbréck recalls HUSK Psyllium-Froskaller / Psyllium capsules (Lot #20190031; Use by 09-2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Axfood recalls Eldorado Wafers Choklad / Chocolate wafers (415g; Batch #350.3 E400:56; Best before 2021-09-15) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dunnes Stores recalls Sharing Breaded Irish Chicken Goujons (250g; All dates and batch codes) and Sharing Sweet Chilli Irish Chicken Wings (450g; All dates and batch codes) because the chicken may be undercooked.

Recalls and Alerts: April 15–17, 2021

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA continues to investigate an outbreak of acute non-viral hepatitis illnesses in the Southern Nevada Health District, linked to consumption of “Real Water” brand Alkaline Water. FDA has completed an inspection of the company’s production facilities in Henderson, NV and Mesa, AZ and is in the process of reviewing the information obtained during its inspections.

Allergy Alert: Lake Champlain Chocolates recalls Mr. Goodtime Bunny (3.25 lb; Best By 11/20/21) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert: Blount Fine Foods recalls Panera at Home Lobster Bisque (16-oz cups; Lot #030821-11K; Use by 5/17/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Jose Madrid Salsa recalls Strawberry Mild salsa (13-oz jars; Sold from 3/26/2018-3/29/2021 at farmers markets and certain retail stores in Ohio) due to undeclared anchovy.

Food Safety Recall: JBS USA Food Company recalls 95CL BONELESS BEEF PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA (60-lb cardboard boxes; Packed on 02-SEP-20; Australian EST. 4) due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The meat was shipped to distributors and further processors in New York and Pennsylvania.

Food Safety Recall Update: Olymel S.E.C./L.P. recalls Celebrity EXTRA LEAN IMPORTED HAM 98% FAT FREE (12-lb. plastic film vacuum packages; Product codes 20309 11 – 91, 20309 21 – 91, 20309 31 – 91, 20309 41 – 91 and 20309 51 – 91; Product of Canada) due to possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. The recalled product was shipped to distributors in California for further distribution for institutional use.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Nestlé Canada Inc. recalls Nestlé brand Drumstick Caramel Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones (4 x 120 ml; All date codes; UPC 0 55000 38383 7) and Nestlé brand Drumstick Vanilla Chocolate Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones (4 x 120 ml; All date codes; UPC 0 55000 38384 4) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. recalls Co-op Gold Pure brand Superfood Peanut Butter – Crunchy (480g; Lot #200650; Best before 30 JUL 2021; UPC 0 57316 19450 3) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Scoop BC recalls Akiié brand Piment (différentes variétés : rouge, jaune et vert) / Peppers (red, yellow and green varieties) (110ml glass jars; All Best before dates) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Huset Andersen recalls various Spanish specialties, including pestos, tapanades, biscuits, balsamic vinegar, etc. (All expiration dates and batch numbers) due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Iglo brand Croquettes au Fromage / Cheese croquettes (4 x 60g / 240g; Lots L0325 & L0337; Best before 11/2022) due to undeclared shellfish.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lactalis McLelland Ltd recalls President Mini Cheese Selection (136.6g; Use by 24 May 2021) due to undeclared nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): DELABLI recalls BILLA WILDLACHS KAVIAR / Wild salmon caviar (50g glass jars; Lot #210652; Best before 15/01/22) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Supplement Safety Recall (Finland): Orkla Care Oy recalls two HUSK brand fiber products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES LAURIERS FERME DES LAURIERS recalls GAEC DES LAURIERS brand Fromage à pâte pressée mi- cuite / semi-cooked pressed cheese (Sold by the slice; Lot #49; Best before 09/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GLACES THIRIET recalls Thiriet brand FRAMBOISES ENTIERES ET BRISEES / Whole and broken raspberries (450g; Lot #L20241; Best before 01/08/2022) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Pierre Sajous recalls Pierre Sajous brand Saucisse fraiche de Porc Noir de Bigorre sous vide / Fresh Black Pork Bigorre Sausage, vacuum-packed (Lot #070421; Use by 16/04/ 2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Supplement Safety Recall (Iceland): Orkla Care recalls multiple HUSK brand fiber products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Supplement Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Scanshop Kalchesbréck recalls HUSK Psyllium-Froskaller / Psyllium capsules (175 capsules/bottle; Lot #20190031; Use by 09-2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Unilever recalls The Vegetarian Butcher brand Burger Végétarien mc² (160g; Lots 108382N26, 108484N26, 108582N26, 108985N26, 109285N26; Use by 21-04-2021 to 30-04-2021, inclusive) due to foreign matter (pieces of black plastic) contamination.

Food Supplement Safety Recall (Sweden): Orkla Care recalls all HUSK and FiberHusk brand products due to potential Salmonella contamination, as these products may be linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections in Denmark. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.