Recalls and Alerts: September 12–13, 2024

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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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

SWEDEN: Sweden’s Food Agency and Public Health Agency are investigating an outbreak of 27 confirmed cases of Salmonella Typhimurium. Cases are spread across 11 regions of the country. Authorities suspect a food source with broad distribution, but have not yet identified the source of the outbreak.

United States

Allergy Alert / Misbranding: Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc. recalls BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED NATURAL CASING BEEF WIENERS (2 lb; Lot code A0122024; Sell by 11/05/2024) due to undeclared pork and recalls BROOKSIDE BRAND NATURAL CASING FULLY COOKED WIENERS (2 lb; Lot code A0322024; Sell by 11/05/2024) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: American Outdoor Products, Inc recalls American Outdoor Products – Astronaut Strawberries (Multiple Lot numbers and Best-by dates) due to elevated lead. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

No Alerts

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (UK): Infinity Foods Co-operative Ltd recalls several herb and spice products due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Iceland Foods Ltd recalls Iceland 2 Vegetable Balti Bakes (280g; Best before 09 July 2026) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl NI recalls Deluxe Chicken & Vegetable Soup (400g; Use by 29 September 2024) due to undeclared gluten (barley and wheat).

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Ewayz Pte Ltd recalls Baker’s Cottage – Snow Skin Signature Yam Mooncake (Expiry date 31 Dec 2024; Product of Malaysia) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Four Seasons Durian Pte Ltd recalls Mini D24 Durian Mooncake (All batches; Product of Singapore) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Recalls and Alerts: September 10–11, 2024

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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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


Outbreak/Illness Investigations

FRANCE: Food Safety News reports five probable cases of botulism in one family, most likely linked to consumption of “O Ptits Oignons” brand wild garlic pesto. All five victims are in intensive care.

United States

Allergy Alert: Innovation Bakers, LLC recalls 7-Eleven Fudge Brownie (3.5 oz pack; Lot code Best By Wednesday 0911) due to undeclared walnut.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recalls A & W brand Chicken Breast Portion Fully Cooked Breaded, Seasoned Boneless, Skinless, Fillets Removed (5 kg; Lot 4178; Production date 2024-JUN-26; UPC 63100 41087 2) due to undercooking. The recalled product was distributed to hotels, restaurants and institutions across Canada.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Bagels on Greene ltée (Montréal, QC) recalls Homemade hummus (All lots with expiration dates prior to September 7, 2024) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl recalls Deluxe Chicken & Vegetable/ Sweet Potato & Chicken soup (Batch code 5258; Use by 29.Sept.24) due to undeclared gluten.

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Goodwell Sam Cheong Grocery Company Limited recalls Double Fruit Spread Garden Strawberry, 70% Fruit (200g; Batch/Lot no. 0422616 – L 173 4; Best before June 21, 2026; Product of Austria) due to possible presence of mold. 

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Grand Eastern Group recalls Mie Sedaap Rasa Baso Special (77g x 5 pack; Best before 28/10/2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Ausfresh Pty Ltd recalls Epic Oddisee Santorini Marinated Pitted Olive Mix (920g; Use by 05 DEC 2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Australia): The Food Trade recalls Papa Jax Shepherds Pie Mashed Potato (500g; All Use by dates up to and including 26 November 2024) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): All Good Bananas Ltd recalls All Good brand Barista Oat Milk (1 L; Batch code 234806; Date marking 04.02.2025 and 05.02.2025; Product of Sweden) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: August 20–21, 2024

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.



“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:


Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA (Update): FDA reports 145 illnesses, 59 hospitalizations and 2 potential deaths linked to consumption of Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies.

United States

Allergy Alert: Flagstone Foods, LLC recalls Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts (6.5 oz; Lot 2EE06284; Best by June 28 2025; UPC 0 10300 80894 7) due to undeclared peanuts, almonds, and pecans.

Allergy Alert: Unilever recalls Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products, single serve offerings (2.71 fl oz; Lot codes MAY1725KY4, MAY1825KY4, MAY1925KY4, JAN3026KY4, JAN3126KY4, FEB0126KY4, MAR1226KY4, MAR1326KY4, MAR1426KY4, MAR1526KY4, and MAR1626KY4; UPC 077567003720) due to undeclared milk.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns P&L Bean Sprout Farm (Cochranville, PA) that a January 31, 2024, through March 12, 2024 inspection of the company’s sprouting operation found that their mung bean and soybean sprout products were adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(4) of the Act [21 U.S.C. § 324(a)(4)], in that they have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth or whereby they may have been rendered injurious to health.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns AUSTROFOOD S.A.S. (Quito, Ecuador) that a December 4 through December 14, 2023 inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) acidified and acid food fruit pulp and puree product manufacturing facility found serious violation of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (CGMP & PC rule), Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 117 (21 CFR Part 117) and the Act.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Pavao Meats & Deli Ltd. / European Butcher recalls European Butcher brand Canadian back bacon half, Canadian back bacon chunks, and Canadian back bacon sliced (Batch #177) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Les aliments Wah Hoa (Montréal, QC) recalls multiple tofu products due to Bacillus cereus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

United Kingdom and Ireland

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd recalls Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey Flavoured Liqueur (750 ml and 50 ml; All batches) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand Ltd recalls Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey Flavoured Liqueur (750 ml and 50 ml; All batches) due to undeclared sesame.

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“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations?

Click on the link to listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

TAINTED is available in digital format from all major on-line retailers. Press the button to go directly to your preferred digital bookstore.


Links to national recall sites

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Denmark

Finland

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Hong Kong

Hungary

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Sweden

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