Tag: Bacillus cereus

Recalls and Alerts: April 11–12, 2023

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 UPDATE: FDA reports that the strain of Hepatitis A virus found in frozen strawberries grown in Baja California, Mexico and linked to an oubreak of hepatitis cases in Washington and California, is genetically identical to the strain that caused an outbreak of hepatitis in 2022.

Allergy Alert: Wellness Natural USA Inc. recalls SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar (sold as part of a 15-count variety pack; Best before dates between 11 APR 2023 and 14 MAR 2024) due to undeclared cashews. This is an expansion of an earlier recall.

Allergy Alert: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls Shirakiku brand Ajhei Sanuki Udon Noodle (19.04 oz ; All lots and date codes; UPC 074410455453) due to undeclared fish (skipjack tuna).

Pet Food / Pet Treat Safety Recall: Spectrum Brands Pet Group Inc recalls Good n Fun Triple Flavor Crunchy Spirals (4.2 oz / 120g; Best by Best By 08/19/25; Batch code JA22232; UPC 0 91093 94250 6) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Temper Pastry Ltd. recalls Temper Chocolate & Pastry brand Orange Dark Chocolate (65g; Enjoy before date 1213 23; UPC 7 35201 67648 7) due to undeclared milk.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls La Place brand Verse Aspergesoep / Fresh asparagus soup (1 L; Sold from 09-04-2023 to 11-04-2023) due to undeclared celery and wheat.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand Excellent kaaskroketjes » (croquettes au fromage) / Cheese croquettes (Use by 12/04/2023 and 17/042023) due to undeclared shellfish (shrimp and lobster), fish and celery.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Breughel Food BV recalls Breughel brand Saucisses Kermesse / Sausages (Sold from 23/12/2022 to 12/04/2023; multiple package sizes and lot codes) due to undeclared celery. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Hamburgerbroodjes Wit-Sesam Luxe / Hamburger buns with sesame seeds (280g; Best before 23-04-2023) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls La Place brand Verse Aspergesoep / Fresh asparagus soup (250 ml and 1 L) due to undeclared celery and wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Excellent kaaskroketjes / Cheese croquettes (Use by 12/04/2023 and 17/042023) due to undeclared shellfish (shrimp and lobster), fish and celery.

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Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS MICHEL LOGE recalls Saucisson sec / dry sausage (Lot SA231001; Use by 20/05/2023, 21/05/2023, 22/05/2023, 23/05/2023, 24/05/2023, 25/05/2023 & 31/05/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL CHRISTIAN BAK recalls Fromagerie de la Picaudière brand Faisselle en pot / cheese (Lots 13/03/23 & 19/03/23; Use by 21/03/2023 and 27/03/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL CHRISTIAN BAK recalls Fromagerie de la Picaudière brand Fromages Buche blanche / cheese (Lots 13/03/23 & 19/03/23; Use by 21/03/2023 and 27/03/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALPHAPRIM EMB 94073 Le recalls EMB 94073 Le brand SALADE STRASBOURGEOISE / Strasbourg salad (250g, 500g, 800g; Lots F2309452, F2309453 & F2309454, respectively; Use by 23/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls Munster lc schuster cheese (Lot 0606; Use by dates between 08/03/2023 and 10/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand Gnocchi de pommes de terre / Potato dumplings (1 kg; Lot 0613; Use by 01/05/2023) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Wrights of Howth Oak Smoked Irish Organic Salmon (120g; Batch code P13; Use by 15.04.2023; Product of Ireland) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Industry recalls Pedroza Spices brand Canela molida / Ground cinnamon (700g; Batch A220079 & A220079; Best before 12/31/2023 & 02/28/2026, respectively) due to Clostridium perfringens contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: December 8-9, 2022

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT (Texas): The Texas Department of State Health Services has ordered a recall of all oysters harvested in the TX 1 area of southeastern Galveston Bay (shell and shucked oysters harvested in the area from Nov. 17 through Dec. 7) after reports of a few dozen cases of gastrointestinal illness among people who ate oysters from those waters. Reported symptoms include fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, chills and headache. 

Allergy Alert: Hartzler Family Dairy (Wooster, OH) recalls Hartzler Family brand Egg Nog (1-qt bottles; Sell by 12/15 and 12/25) due to undeclared allergens (absence of ingredient list).

Food Safety Alert: The Ohio Department of Agriculture issues a health alert for Seville Spread and Seville Spread Brown Sugar Cinnamon (4oz & 8oz pkgs; Batch No. 221112), made by Yellow House Cheese LLC (Seville, OH) due to the lack of antibiotic testing and pasteurization records for the milk used to make the cheese.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Jan K. Overweel Limited recalls Igor brand Gorgonzola mild ripened blue-veined cheese (350g; Lot 2777001; Best before 2023/FE/01; UPC 8 021398 400069) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Ontario and Quebec.

Food Safety Recall: Café Lazio (La Prairie, QC) recalls multiple soups and sauces (1L glass jars; Sold on or before 9 December 2022) due to potential for improper storage due to lack of mandated labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): UN AIR D’ICI recalls JUSTE BIO brand SUCRE DE COCO BIO / Organic coconut sugar (Lot 220700039; Best before 31/07/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): BIOTEAM recalls BIONLY brand Le sucre de coco la douceur des tropiques biologique and sève de fleur de cocotier cristallisée non raffinée / Unrefined, crystalline coconut sugar (250g; Lot 138-22-10) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI reports undeclared wheat, soy and sulphites in Dunnes Stores Vegan Plant Based Roast (530g; Use by 15 Dec).

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Monoprix recalls Daily Monop brand La Soupe Potimarron / Pumpkin soup (375 ml; Use by 14/12/2022) due to undeclared shrimp and celery.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): SAINTE LUCIE recalls multiple spice blends and spice products due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Mélange pour Poissons / Spice blend for fish (42g; Lot 000324548; Best before 20/09/2025) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Mélange pour Pain d’épices / Gingerbread spice mix (34g; Lot 000324516; Best before 20/09/2025) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Mélange pour Guacamole / Guacamole spice mix (48g; Lot 000324504; Best before 20/09/2025) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARIUS BERNARD recalls Marius brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (35g; Lots 03.05.25/F5904, 000322885 & 000323659; Best before 03/05/2025, 09/06/2025 & 14/09/2025, respectively) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA BOVIDA LE SUBDRAY recalls La Bovida brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (1kg; Lot PR22110341; Best by 30/11/2024) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA BOVIDA LE SUBDRAY recalls La Bovida brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (450g jar; Lot PR22110293; Best by 30/11/2024) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Dirk Rossmann GmbH recalls GenussPlus Kids Mini-Brezeln / Mini pretzels (Best before 30.06.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (threads or particles of blue fabric).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Buss Fertiggerichte GmbH recalls Poté Cevapcici mit Balkangemüse & Reis / Cevapcici with Balkan vegetables and rice (300g; Best before 13.12.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (red plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Panico Filomena recalls Corcione Ingross Alici marinate dolci e piccanti / Sweet and spicy marinated anchovies (~200g; Lot #261022; Best before 26/06/2023) due to possible presence of Anisakis type parasite.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sofia S.r.l. recalls POSEIDON brand RITAGLI SALMONE AFFUMICATI PRONTI DA CUCINARE / Ready-to-cook smoked salmon trim (150g; Lot 22248E-SOLA-2094; Best before 12-12-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sofia S.r.l. recalls POSEIDON brand RITAGLI SALMONE AFFUMICATI PRONTI DA CUCINARE / Ready-to-cook smoked salmon trim (150g; Lot 22248E-SOLA-2092; Best before 10-12-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sofia S.r.l. recalls POSEIDON brand RITAGLI SALMONE AFFUMICATI PRONTI DA CUCINARE / Ready-to-cook smoked salmon trim (150g; Lot 22248E-SOLA-1995; Best before 12-12-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Asda recalls three Asda in store bakery Extra Special Mince Pies due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Tnuva Fish recalls frozen Argentinian Marluza fillet (Use by 02/28/2023 A) due to possible presence of Anisakis type parasite.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Ohakune recalls New World Ohakune brand NZ Beef Prime Mince (various weights; Use by 9 12 2022 and 10 12 2022), New World Ohakune brand NZ Pork Mince (various weights; Use by 9 12 2022) and New World Ohakune brand Beef Burger Patties (4 x 1 pack; Use by 12 12 2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

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Recalls and Alerts: December 3-5, 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

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Exportadora Copramar recalls James Farm frozen raspberries (Lot Code 22-165; UPC 76069501010) due to possible Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Nestle Purina PetCare Company recalls Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat (PPVD EN Low Fat) prescription wet dog food (13.4 oz cans; Production code 22581159 L4TR6; Best Before Sept 2024; UPC 38100 17599) due to a labeling error. For a brief period on September 15, 2022, cans of a different complete and balanced adult dog food, Purina ONE True Instinct Tender Cuts In Gravy With Real Turkey & Venison wet dog food, were labeled as PPVD EN Low Fat in one of the company’s factories. The affected product was available by prescription only and distributed through veterinary clinics and other retailers with the ability to validate a prescription.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Marché Épicure (Montréal, QC) recalls SAUMON FUME PETITS MORCEAUX / Smoked salmon trim (Variable weight; Sold up to 2 December 2022) due to lack of expiration date information on the packaging.

Food Safety Advisory: MAPAQ advises the public not to consume Buro Gourami fish in sealed glass jars (sold up to 28 November 2022 by Magasin P’lengke (Montréal, QC)) due to lack of storage temperature labeling on the jars.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU brand Pack Chorizo 10 tranches / Chorizo, 10 slices (100g; Lot 332211; Use by 332211) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HOTDIS Super U recalls Laiterie de la Vallée brand Munster AOP de la Vallée au lait cru / Munster cheese made with raw milk (Lot 270 22; Use by dates between 04/11/2022 and 26/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand Mélange pour vin chaud flacon / Mulled wine mix (31g; Lots 2214436 & 2229036; Best before 24/04/2025 and 17/09/2025, respectively) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand MÉLANGE VOLAILLE/ Poultry spice blend (43g; Lot 2220746; Best before 26/06/2025) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand Curry de la mer – KARI BREIZH / Brittany curry (40g; Lot 2221046; Best before 02/07/2025) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand SACHET CURRY INDIEN / Indian curry (20g; Lot 2227818; Best before 05/09/2025) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand Colombo spice mix (38g; Lot 2215936; Best before 08/05/2025) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand MELANGE QUATRE EPICES / Four spices blend (35g; Lot 2228736; Best before 14/09/2025) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand Mélange chinois / Chinese spice mix (46g; Lot 2213346; Best before 13/04/2025) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand Curry rouge/ Red curry (39g; Lot 2220746; Best before 26/06/2025) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand Curry balti (17g; Lots 2212636, 2221446 & 2224446; Best before 06/04/2025, 02/07/2025 & 01/08/2025, respectively) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (32g; Multiple lots and best before dates) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Anitca Macelleria Falorni il Salame Con Cinghiale wild boar salami (~350g; Batch code 22259; Best before 13/02/2023; Product of Italy) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Sainte Lucie recalls Sainte Lucie brand Curry Balti (37g; Lots 2212636 & 2221446; Best before 04/2025 & 07/2025, respectively) and Sainte Lucie brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (32g; Lots 2224346 & 2229446; Best before 07/2025 & 09/2025, respectively) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jan Linders supermarkten recalls Jan Linders grillburger (4 pieces – 500g; Use by 2/12/2022, 3/12/2022 and 5/12/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic particles).