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Recalls and Alerts: November 12-14, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Oklahoma State Department of Health is investigating the source of an outbreak of an increased number of cases of Campylobacter and Shiga-toxin producing E. coli.

Allergy Alert: Big Sky Bread Company recalls Big Sky Chocolate Chunk Granola and Big Sky Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Chip Granola (14 oz. pkgs; distributed through 11/07/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: BOSTON BAKING, Inc. recalls Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes (3 oz, individually wrapped; Sell by dates 10/22/22-11/15/22; UPC (01)00238543000007(3904)0019900) due to undeclared pecans. The recalled products were sold only at Whole Food Market stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Kliens Grocery (Montréal, QC) recalls divers produits de poisson dans l’huile avec légumes frais / various fish products in oil with fresh vegetables that may not be safe for human consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Öz Yufka Teigwarenproduktion e.K. recalls Sekerpare Tatlisi – Türkisches Feingebäck / Turkish pastries (Best before 05.01.2024) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers to undeclared peanuts in Hotel Chocolat Caramel Milk Batons (120g; Batch codes 22286 and 22287; Best before July 2023).

Allergy Alert (Italy): Bongiovanni srl recalls Bongiovanni srl Cannella in Polvere BIO / Organic cinnamon powder (100g – 1 kg; Lot DO/ORGCASPWD/05/021; Expiry 30/04/23) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (UK): Eva Bold Ltd recalls Eva Bold Black Onion Seed Keto Protein Bites (30g; All best before dates up to and including 04 October 2023) and Eva Bold Rosemary & Pink Salt Keto Protein Bites (30g; All best before dates up to and including 01 September 2023) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of BIOREAL brand Levure fraîche en cubes / Fresh yeast cubes (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20/11/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Basak brand « Zencefil » Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (100g; Lot L4349M; Best before 01/06/2023) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls Alesto brand Pistaches rôties / Roasted pistachios (70g; Best before 25/03/2023) and Alesto brand Pistaches rôties et salées / Roasted and salted pistachios (70g; Best before 23/03/2023) due to excessive Ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Skærtoft Mølle A/S recalls økologisk gær / Organic yeast (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20/11/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls RUSTADOU brand SAUCISSON SEC PUR PORC / Dry pork sausage (1.4 kg; Lot 1104708; Use by 02/01/2023 & 06/01/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LA FERME DUMESNIL recalls LA FERME DUMESNIL brand CREME CRUE / Crème fraîche made from raw milk (250g & 500g; Use by 25/11/22) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): PL Food GmbH recalls Pistazienkerne geröstet mit/ ohne Salz und Pistazien-Beerenmix / Roasted pistachios with and without salt, and Pistachio-berry mix (100g; Multiple lot numbers and Best before dates) due to elevated Ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH recalls Alnatura Hefewürfel / Fresh yeast cubes (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20/11/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls K-Classic Pistazienkerne geröstet & ohne Salz / Roasted unsalted pistachios (100g; Lot 21029/220726001; Best before 22.04.2023) due to excessive Ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Jeka Fish A/S recalls Sødergården brand Preparazione a base di merluzzo nordico / Northern cod fish product (340g; Best before 06.12.2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Emilio Mauri SPA recalls MAURI FORMAGGI TALEGGIO DOP BONTALEGGIO DI GROTTA Cheese (Sold from 20/10/2022 to 25/10/2022) because the product does not meet safety standards.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Agrano recalls BIOREAL brand Levure fraîche en cubes / Fresh yeast cubes (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20/11/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls Alesto brand Pistaches rôties / Roasted pistachios (70g; Best before 25/03/2023) and Alesto brand Pistaches rôties et salées / Roasted and salted pistachios (70g; Best before 23/03/2023) due to excessive Ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Alnatura recalls Alnatura BIO Hefewürfel / Organic fresh yeast cubes (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20/11/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Alesto Pistaches geroosterd / Roasted pistachios (70g; Lot 30031/220622001; Best before 25.03.2023) and Alesto Pistaches geroosterd & gezouten / Roasted pistachios, salted (70g; Lot 30030/220623001; Best before 23.03.2023) due to excessive Ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls K-Classic Fistic prǎjit fǎrǎ sare / Roasted pistachios without salt (100g; Lot 21029/220726001; Expiry date 22.04.2023) due to excessive Ochratoxin A.

Recalls and Alerts: November 10-11, 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 reports an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to deli meat and cheese sold at deli counters. The federal agency has received confirmed reports of 16 illnesses from 6 states. One person has died and 13 required hospitalization. The specific source of the infections has not yet been determined.

Food Safety Recall: Menu19 LLC recalls Mantu menu19 frozen beef dumpling products (1.5-lb. cartons; Produced in produced in November 2020 through October 23, 2022; UPC 86000524010) because they were produced without benefit of federal inspection.

Canada

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: The Québec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food urges the public to discard any meat products purchased at la ferme Deaubel, located at126, route Dostie, Saint-Romain, QC, because the products were prepared and packed under conditions that render them potentially unsafe to consume

Allergy Alert: Épicerie Mi-Jo (Drummondville, QC) recalls multiple products due to undeclared milk, mustard, nuts, soy, and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Riverin du Lac (Hébertville-Station, QC) recalls Lait au chocolat / Chocolate milk (1 L; Lot 3071026) and Beurre / Butter (Variable weight; Lot 3071006) because they were produced under conditions that represent a possible food safety hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Holland & Barrett recalls Holland & Barrett brand Ultra Soja Lecithine (100 capsules / 1200 mg; All batches) and Holland & Barrett brand Mega Soya Lecithine (100 capsules / 1325 mg; All batches) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Icelandic Food Company ehf recalls Fiskverzlun Hafliða brand Fiskur í mangó karrýsósu / Fish in mango curry sauce (All best before dates) due to undeclared celery, eggs, gluten and mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): Hotel Chocolat recalls Hotel Chocolat Caramel Milk Batons (120g; Lots 22286 & 22287; Best before July 2023) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Alnatura recalls Alnatura Hefewürfel / Yeast cubes (Best before 20.11.2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal shavings).

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH recalls Alesto Pistachios Roasted (70g; Lot  30031/220622001; Best before 25.03.2023) and Alesto Pistachios Roasted & Salted (70g; Lot 30030/220623001; 23.03.2023) due to elevated level of ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): dm drogerie markt GmbH recalls Freche Freunde Bio Haselnussmus Dattel, Banane & Kakao / Hazelnut spread with dates, banana and cocoa (180g; Lot L 41934; Best before 27.06.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Van Sillevoldt Rijst recalls Golden Sun brand Basmati rice XXL (4.5 kg; Best before dates from 15/12/2022 to 21/12/2022, inclusive) due to possible ochratoxin A contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Insula Hvide Sande A/S recalls Glyngøre Færdigstegte Fiskefrikadeller / Ready-to-eat fish meatballs (390g; All use-by dates up to 14.12.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Sødergården esipaistettu kalapihvi turskasta / Pre-cooked cod fishcakes (340g; Use by 15/09/2022, 22/09/2022 and 23/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Golden Sun brand Riz Basmati / rice (1 kg; Best before 11/01/2023, 12/01/2023 & 13/01/2023) due to possible aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COTE DES LEGENDES E.LECLERC recalls Feuilleté au Brie / Brie puff pastry (380g; Use by dates between 17/10/2022 and 02/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Choucroute d’Alsace garnie 2 personnes / Sauerkraut garnish for two (Lot M443 & M0443; Use by 26/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Agrano GmbH & Co. KG recalls BIOREAL Bio-Würfelhefe Riegeler Bio-Hefe / Yeast cubes (42g; Lot 4331; Best before 20.11.2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal filings).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Basak Tüketim ve Gida GmbH recalls Zencefil brand Ingwer gemahlen / Ground ginger (100g; Lot L4349 M; Best before 06.2023) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AVIMARCHE recalls COPAV shell eggs (Lots 22420650AVI, 22420655AVI, 22430669AVI, 22440674AVI, 22420634AVI, 22420648AVI; Use by 14/11/2022, 16/11/2022, 17/11/2022, 23/11/2022 & 27/11/2022) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): F.IIi Veroni fu Angelo S.p.a. recalls Veroni brand Mortadella supergigante a tranci con e senza pistacchio distribuita da Tosano / Supergiant mortadella with or without pistachio, distributed by Tosano (~350g; All lots; All use by dates up to 27/12/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): F.IIi Veroni fu Angelo S.p.a. recalls Veroni brand Mortadella supergigante a tranci con e senza pistacchio distribuita da COOP / Supergiant mortadella with or without pistachio, distributed by COOP (~350g; All lots; All use by dates up to 27/12/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Lidl recalls Golden Sun brand Basmati rice XXL (4.5 kg; Best before dates from 15/12/2022 to 21/12/2022, inclusive) due to possible ochratoxin A contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): FTRECAL recalls MAUBERT brand Brie (Lot 3441309; Sold between 06/10/2022 and 08/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): PLUS supermarkten recalls PLUS brand lekkerste appeltaart / Tastiest apple pie (Use by 12-11-2022) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Jeka Fish recalls Sødergaarden Chifteluțe de cod, în stil scandinav / Scandinavian style cod fishcakes (340g; Use by 15.09.2022 and 25.11.2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): A.S Watson Retail (HK) Limited recalls Holland & Barrett brand Mega Soya Lecithin 1325 mg (All batches; Product of UK) due to undeclared peanuts.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): The Protein Bread Company recalls Vegan Egg Replacer (180g; Best before 06Oct23), Protein Muffin Mix (340g; Best before 10Oct23 and 25Aug23) and Protein Pancake Mix (300g; Best before 20Oct23 and 06Nov23 and 26Nov23​​) due to undeclared soy.

Recalls and Alerts: October 25-26, 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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Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations? Click on the TAINTED menu at the top of the page to read or listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA releases its weekly outbreak investigation update, including a new investigation into 10 cases of E. coli O157:H7 for which no specific food source has yet been identified.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA reports a total of 393 Adverse Event reports and Consumer Complaints relating to the consumption of Daily Harvest brand French Lentil & Leek Crumbles. Complaints include reports of gastrointestinal illness and liver, bile duct, and/or gallbladder illness.

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PADoA) is warning consumers to discard raw whole milk or chocolate milk sold in Dauphin County and other southcentral Pennsylvania retail stores under the BeiHollow label between October 12 and 21 and BeiHollow pasteurized cheese melt and cup cheese sold between September 20 and October 21, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the PADoA notice for additional details.

Allergy Alert: Sotto i Trulli INC/DBA Bombolo Biscotti recalls Assorted Italian Cookies (16-oz pkg; Lot 092222; Expiry date 04/05/2023; UPC 852158002272) due to undeclared walnuts.

Allergy Alert: Seed Ranch Flavor Co. recalls Umami Everyday Sauce (5 oz; Lots 010821, 020921, 030821, 051721, 081821, 120321, 012022, 031422, 042522, 081822, 092022; UPC 8-67732-00032-2), Savory Spice Umami Everyday Sauce (5 oz; Lots 120122 & 062521; UPC 8-50000-72724-3) and Everything But The Sushi & Dumplings Sauce (5 oz; Lots 071122, 081822 & 6188 BB061025; UPC 8-60008-58851-7) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: FDA reports that Mariscos Bahia, Inc. has recalled multiple varieties of fresh, raw fish after a CDC and FDA investigation linked fresh, raw salmon from this firm to an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield illnesses in California, Arizona and Illinois. The recall covers the following products, which were shipped to restaurants in California and Arizona on or after June 14, 2022: Fresh Salmon Fillet, Fresh Deep Skin Salmon Fillet, Fresh Salmon Portions, Chilean Seabass (Fillet and Portions), Halibut (Fillet and Portions), Tuna (Fillet and Loin), Swordfish (Loin, Fillet, and Wheel).

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Les Colocs Café Resto (Québec, QC) recalls SAUCE À SPAGHETTI and CHILI CON CARNE (Sold up to 25 October 2022) due to lack of adequate storage temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Family’s Choice Distribution recalls Family’s Choice Distribution brand Tahini Extra Sesame Seed Paste (18 kg; Lot 29; Expiry 04/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was sold in Ontario.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): DELICATE A/S recalls Salat med Pesto & Pasta / Pesto & pasta salad (275g; Best before 30-10-2022) due to undeclared mustard and egg.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Miklatorg hf. recalls IKEA brand súkklaðibitakökudeigi / Chocolate chip cookie dough (Best before 12.01.2023) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Co-op recalls Co-op Spaghetti Rings in Tomato Sauce (385g; Best before September 2024) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (UK): Delibo Wine Agencies recalls Bibo Runge Deserteur De-alcoholised Riesling Wine (750 ml bottles; Batch code L1223; Best before 10 August 2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize Poulet Cuit-Fumé / Cooked smoked whole chicken (±1.3 kg; Lot 5412190116; Expiry date 07/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Norenca N.V. recalls Norenca brand Carpaccio de boeuf / Beef carpaccio (±400g; Lot 91001707; Use by 26/10/22 & 27/10/22) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Label Afrik brand Thiéré Lalo Couscous à base de millet et de maïs / Millet-and-corn couscous (450g; Lot TH 050421 BE; Best before 30/04/2023) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE SOJAMI recalls Le sojami brand La Buchette- Spécialité lactofermentée soja et amande / Lacto-fermented soy and almond specialty product (135g; Lot 262720; Use by 28/12/2022) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE SOJAMI recalls Sojabio brand La Bûche végé -spécialité lactofermentée au soja et amande / Lacto-fermented soy and almond specialty product (135g; Lot 262720; Use by 28/12/2022) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN SUPERMARCHE BLANQUEFORT recalls VIANDE DE BOEUF HACHEE PREPAREE A LA DEMANDE VENDUE EN STAND BOUCHERIE / Ground beef prepared to order (Sold between 11/10/2022 and 26/10/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HAUDECOEUR recalls Samia brand Gingembre moulu / Ground ginger (100g; Lot 22AC495; Best before 01/04/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls Chevrier des Crays brand CABRIFRAIS au lait cru / Cheese made from raw goat milk (Lots 255 – 258; Best before 11/10/2022) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ENTRE ELABORATION DES VIANDES GOVADIS recalls POULET FUME AU BOIS DE HETRE RONSARD OVALYS / Beechwood-smoked chicken (Lot 5412190115; Use by 09/11/ 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVRIGNY – CHEVRIER DES CRAYS brand Mini Barattes raw goat milk cheese (Lot 272; Best before 14/11/2022) due to possible shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize Poulet Cuit-Fumé / Cooked smoked whole chicken (±1.3 kg; Lot 5412190116; Expiry date 07/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Waldman Bihar Sausage and Meat Products Ltd. recalls Alitanaya Sausage brand Boiled sausage (Expiry date 7/12/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (piece of nylon).

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd recalls Pams brand Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts Combo (100g; Use by 04 11 2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been associated with these products as of the recall date.