Recalls and Alerts: October 20-21, 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 and FDA are investigating a three-state outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield that has sickened at least 33 people. Thirteen of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized. The outbreak is linked to consumption of raw salmon used to prepare sushi, sashimi, and poke in restaurants, mainly in Arizona and California.

Allergy Alert: Da Cheng Vegetarian Food Inc. recalls Vegan Drumsticks (6.6 pound, clear plastic package; Expiry date 09/23/2023) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc. recalls Bob Evans Italian Sausage (1-lb chubs; Lot XEN3663466; USE/FRZ BY 11/26/22, time stamp between 14:43 and 15:25) due to foreign matter contamination (thin blue rubber).

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: Alberta Health Services is investigating an outbreak of Shigella in the Edmonton area. The outbreak has affected 87 people since mid-August, with 63 of them requiring hospitalization. Most of the victims are part of the “inner city” population. No specific source of the infections has been established.

Allergy Alert: Traiteurs Chictay Lakay (Laval, QC) recalls Chictay Lakay Morue / Cod and Chictay Lakay Hareng / Herring (variable weights; Sold up to 21 October 2022) due to undeclared sesame and wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall: Unreal Brands, Inc. recalls Unreal brand dark chocolate coconut minis (435g; Best before 23AU04, 23AU05, 23AU31, 23SE01, 23SE02, 23SE09, 23SE16, 23SE19, 23SE20, 23SE21, 23SE22, 23SE23, 23SE26, 23SE27, 23SE28, 23SE29, 23SE30, 23OC03; UPC 8 57484 00688 8) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (SWEDEN): The Public Health Authority is investigating an outbreak of 61 confirmed cases of Cryptosporidium parvum since September 25, 2022. An additional 98 possible cases are also under investigation. Although the source of the infection has not yet been identified, it is suspected to be a food that is distributed widely in Sweden.

Allergy Alert (Austria): Frozen Power GmbH & Co. KG recalls FRO ZEN Power Creamy Coco, Crispy Hazel, Salted Caramel, Dreamy Choc and Yogurt Amarena varieties (150g pack and 50g single bar pack; All Best before dates from May 1st, 2024) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Verkade brand Oaties Naturel plain oatmeal cookies (Best before 28-07-2023) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Coronet Cake Company ApS recalls Finnish bread labeled as BRØD COOPERATIVET BRUNKAGER (150g; Best before 08.05.2023) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls CHABRIOR brand pains au chocolat / Chocolate buns (pkg of 10, 450g; Lots L22359851(HH:MM) 286, L22359851(HH:MM) 287; Best before 10/11/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (France): SAS FRIAL MONOPRIX  recalls MONOPRIX brand POULET ET RIZ BASMATI SAUCE COCO CURRY SURGELES / Frozen chicken and basmati rice with coconut curry sauce (300g; Lot 22115; Best before 01/10/2023) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (France): LA VIE CLAIRE recalls LA VIE CLAIRE brand Tartines craquantes “Craquines” sarrasin / Crunchy buckwheat toast (150g; Lot 22A213L7; Best before 31/08/2023) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (France): JEFF DE BRUGES DIFFUSION recalls Jeff de Bruges brand Choco’Mauves oursons assortis / Assorted chocolate-coated marshmallows (Best before dates between 24/02/2023 and 31/10/2023) due to undeclared hazelnuts and almonds.

Allergy Alert (France): JEFF DE BRUGES DIFFUSION recalls Jeff de Bruges brand Cube XXL Ours Guimauve / Marshmallow bear (Best before dates between 24/02/2023 and 31/08/2023) due to undeclared hazelnuts and almonds.

Allergy Alert (France): MONOPRIX recalls MONOPRIX brand LE WRAP Poulet Basilic / Chicken basil wrap (Use by 23/10/2022) due to undeclared sesame and mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): MONOPRIX recalls MONOPRIX brand WRAP HOUMOUS PATATE DOUCE / Hummus and sweet potato wrap (Use by 23/10/2022) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Frozen Power GmbH & Co. KG recalls FRO ZEN Power Creamy Coco, Crispy Hazel, Salted Caramel, Dreamy Choc and Yogurt Amarena varieties (150g pack and 50g single bar pack; All Best before dates from May 1st, 2024) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Germany): P & B (Foods) Limited recalls Heera Rewdi (300g; Lot 1G1090222; Best before August 2024) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): MONOPRIX recalls MONOPRIX brand WRAP HOUMOUS PATATE DOUCE / Hummus and sweet potato wrap (Use by 23/10/2022) due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Damhert BV recalls Mix Choco pepernoten glutenvrij / Chocolate peppernuts, gluten-free (150g; Expiration date 01-04-2023) due to undeclared lactose.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Koninklijke Verkade NV recalls Verkade Oaties Naturel / Plain oatmeal cookies (Lot #2210; Expiration date 07/28/2023) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (Norway): P&B (Foods) Limited recalls Heera Rewdi (300g & 700g; Best before May 2023 and August 2023) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (UK – Northern Ireland only): Crunchy Bakery recalls Bulka Tarta breadcrumbs (500g; All best before dates up to 31 December 2022) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Frostkrone Tiefkühlkost GmbH recalls Primana TK Snack Box – Crack ́n Cheese Cubes variety (Best before 30.08.2023 & 15.09.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): FRANPRIX recalls FRANPRIX brand Galettes de riz complet BIO / Organic brown rice cakes (100g; Lot H22144J; Best before 25/05/2023) due to presence of mycotoxins.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONDELEZ FRANCE SAS Mondelez International  recalls LU – Granola brand Granola Chocolat au lait / Milk chocolate granola biscuit (2 x 200g; Lots OCE0123911, OCE0123912, OCE0123913, OCE0123921, OCE0123922, OCE0123923, OCE0123931, OCE0123932) and Granola Chocolat Noir / Dark chocolate granola (195g; Lots OCE0123872, OCE0123873, OCE0123911) due to foreign matter contamination (fine metal particles)

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE PUR ALIMENT recalls Lima brand Galettes de riz fines salées rectangulaires / Thin, square salted rice cakes (130g; Lot R22182B; Best before 02/07/2023) due to possible aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO Monoprix recalls Monoprix BIO brand Galettes de riz complet / Brown rice cakes (100g; Best before 02/06/2023) due to possible mycotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMPAGNIE INDEPENDANTE DES EPICES recalls Les Bonnes Epices de Mr Maurice brand Gingembre Moulu / Ground ginger (45g; Lot TA0311; Best before 30/04/2024) due to Salmonella and Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall France): COMPAGNIE INDEPENDANTE DES EPICES recalls Leader Price brand Gingembre Moulu / Ground ginger (45g; Lot TA0311; Best before 30/04/2024) due to Salmonella and Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls Le Chevrier des Crays brand Faisselle de chèvre au lait cru / Goat cheese made with raw milk (4 x 100g; Lot 255; Use by 11/10/2022) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Thierry Schweitzer  recalls Thierry Schweitzer brand ALLUMETTES FUMEES SANS NITRITE BIO / Organic smoked shredded pork, nitrite-free (200g & 1 kg; Lot22284-131; Use by 10/12/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA recalls FILET DE HARENG A L ANCIENNE / Old-fashioned herring fillet (Sold between 12/10/2022 and 14/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DONJIMAR INTERMARCHE MONTAIGU DE QUERCY recalls merguez sausage (Use by 13/10/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls Franprix brand Galettes de riz complet / Brown rice cakes (100g; Lot H22144J; Best before 25/05/2023) due to possible mycotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DE LA FERME D’ARBOUSES recalls Pâté de poulet aux herbes des Cévennes, Pâté de Poulet aux piments, Pâté de Pintade aux trompettes de la mort / Chicken pâté with Cévennes herbs, Chicken pâté with peppers, Guinea fowl pâté with trumpets of death (200g; Lot 151024; Best before 15/10/2024) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ROUFFIAC DISTRIBUTION LECLERC recalls Jambon cuit avec couenne / Cooked ham with rind (Sold from 09/09/2022 to 23/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE, NETTO recalls Producteurs et Commerçants brand Pâté en croûte Pistaché, Pâté en croûte Canard Pistaché, Pâté en croûte Richelieu / Pâtés in pastry shells, pistachio, pistachio-duck and Richelieu varieties (Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA recalls Pain Sportif (aux fruits secs) tranché / Sliced sports bread with dried fruit (350g; Use by dates between 08/10/2022 and 20/10/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of hard clear plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Büsra Durmus menisam Feinkost recalls Can Oliven in Rapsöl / Canned olives in rapeseed oil (Sold loose from October 11th, 2022 to October 19th, 2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Continental Bakeries Deutschland GmbH recalls REWE Bio Reiswaffeln Zartbitter / Organic brown rice cakes (100g; Best before 18.06.2023, 21.06.2023, 22.06.2023) due to mycotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Continental Bakeries – Granco SA recalls Carrefour Bio brand Gallette di riso giganti / Giant rice cakes (200g; Lots R22159A and R22160A; Best before 09-10/06/2023) due to mycotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Lima brand Galettes de riz 100% / 100% rice cakes (130g; Best before 02/07/2023) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Gravad Lax / Gravlax, sliced (150g; Batch code 61490299581; Best before 2022-10-20, 2022-10-24, 2022-10-26, 2022-10-28, 2022-10-31) and ICA Najadlax, sliced (150g; Batch code 61524299089; Best before 2022-10-20, 2022-10-21, 2022-10-25, 2022-10-26, 2022-10-27, 2022-10-28, 2022 -10/31, 2022-11-01, 2022-11-02, 2022-11-03, 2022-11-04, 2022-11-07) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Iceland recalls Iceland Ready Cooked Diced Chicken Breast (800g; Best before 17 June 2023) because some of the packages may contain uncooked chicken.

Recalls and Alerts: August 20-22, 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

Canada

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.

Consumer Product Safety Recall: CTG Brands Inc. recalls Tootsie Baby Water-Filled Teethers (Lot 44003/06) and Teether Keys (Lot 44003/08) due to contamination of the liquid filling with Bacillus cereus, Candida parapsilosis, and Omithinibacillus californiensis. These bacteria generally do not cause illness in healthy individuals. However, the bacteria can affect children with weakened immune systems, causing stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, if the teether is punctured and the liquid filling is ingested.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Kellogg Company recalls Kellogg’s Classic Crunchy Müsli (450g; Best before 7 February 2023) due to undeclared chocolate and hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS CLERMONT Viandes CLERMONT recalls Clermont brand 2 oreilles supérieures cuites au bouillon VPF sous atmosphère protectrice / 2 ears cooked in broth (Lot 2240124951; Use by 10/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PARIS STORE recalls Globe brand POUSSES DE BAMBOU COUPEE / Cut bamboo shoots (540g; Lot 3502/01/041; Use by 08/08/2024) and POUSSES DE BAMBOU ENTIERES / Whole bamboo shoots (540g & 2950g; Lot 3502/01/041; Use by 08/08/2024) due to Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE LA CAPRARIUS  recalls LA CAPRARIUS brand tomme de vache , tomme de vache hic au cidre / cow’s milk cheese (Lot 21; Use by 05/09/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons Mango (240g; 23 August 2022) and Morrisons Mango Fingers (210g; Best before 22 August 2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Telefrost recalls Frozen broccoli (800g; Date codes PO 04/21/21 & PO 04/21/23), Frozen cauliflower (800g; Date codes PO 05/16/21 & PO 01/24), and Frozen seasonal mixed vegetables (800g; Date codes TA 07/13/22 & TA 04/01/24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Sunfrost recalls Shviyat cut green beans, regular kosher (800g; Best by 01.2.2025 & 01.11.2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: July 11-13, 2022

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports 23 Listeria monocytogenes illnesses in 10 states. Twenty-two people have been hospitalized and one person has died. In addition, one pregnant woman lost her unborn baby due to the illness. The outbreak has been linked to Big Olaf ice cream products. The company recently announced a product recall (see below).

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for TRADER JOE’S CAESAR SALAD WITH WHITE CHICKEN MEAT and Creamy Caesar Dressing (9 oz. plastic clamshell containers; Lot code GHNW 186-06; Best by 07/11/22 and 07/12/22) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Tovala recalls Gochujang-Glazed Pork Chop Bowl and Gochujang-Glazed Salmon Bowl (Enjoy By dates between 7/11/22 through 7/14/22) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Belfonte Dairy recalls “Chocolate to Die For” Premium Ice Cream (1.5 quarts; Plant code 25-050; Use by 05/18/24) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Big Olaf Creamery recalls Big Olaf brand ice cream products (All flavors, lots, codes, and all expiration dates through 6/30/2022) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was sold at Big Olaf retailers in Florida as well as to consumers in restaurants and senior homes, and one location in Fredericksburg, Ohio.

Food Safety Recall: Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC recalls multiple baked snack products due to foreign material contamination (hard plastic pieces). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Treat Safety Recall: Stormberg Foods recalls Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treat products (Various sizes; All batch codes; Expiry dates from 06/06/23 to 06/23/23) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating a non-travel related outbreak of Cyclospora in British Columbia (1 case), Ontario (75 cases) and Quebec (8 cases). Four people have been hospitalized. The source of the outbreak is undetermined at this time.

Allergy Alert: UNFI Canada Inc. recalls That’s It. brand Dark Chocolate Fig Truffles (100g; Batch code 12 14 23; UPC 8 50013 71693 7) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Covic International Trading Inc. recalls Enoki Mushrooms (200g; Batch code AF009D; Date code 25 07 2022; UPC 8 807076 001496) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo Aardappelsalade met ei / Potato salad with egg (400g; Lot 712722; Best before  27/07/2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): Barilla France SAS recalls Barilla brand LASAGNE n.189 COLLEZIONE / Lasagna dry pasta (500g; Lots I12414282 & I12414292; Best before 20/09/2023 & 21/09/2023, respectively) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (France): BOLTON FOOD recalls Saupiquet brand Les Saladières – Taboulé – Salade végétarienne / Vegetarian taboula salad (220g; Lot L-21-063-E; Best before 04/03/2024) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers that Dunnes Stores White Sub Rolls (290g; Best before 17/07/2022) contains undeclared milk and eggs.

Allergy Alert (Italy): REVOLUTION S.r.l. recalls REVOLUTION brand GRISSONCELLI ALL’ OLIO (12 pieces; Lot 190522; Best before 19/11/22) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): REVOLUTION S.r.l. recalls REVOLUTION brand RUSTICHELLI (12 pieces; Lot 130522; Best before 13/11/22) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): REVOLUTION S.r.l. recalls REVOLUTION brand MIX SFOGLIA / Bulk mix (12500g bag; Lots 050422 & 270422; Best before 05/04/23 & 27/04/23) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Aardappelsalade met ei / Potato salad with egg (400g; Lot 712722; Best before  27/07/2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand COQARDENNE Chipolata de poulet / chicken sausage (Lots 485394, 485862 & 485598; Expiration dates 12/07/2022, 13/07/2022 & 14/07/2022, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH houdbare halfvolle melk / Shelf-stable, part-skimmed milk (6x200ml; Lot 513867 E; Best before 27-11-2022) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand Gnocchi de pommes de terre / Potato gnocchi (1 kg; Lot 1442; Use by 23/07/2022) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls STEAK HACHE DE BOEUF / Ground beef steak (Sold between 01/07/2022 and 13/07/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRANSAL recalls CRAYON CHORIZO / Mini dry sausages (500g; Lot 0640202191; Best before dates between 11/09/2022 and 13/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls ADELIE COLOSSE FACON GRANOLA / Ice cream on a stick, with granola (4-pack; Lots 040 22, 104 22 & 167 22; Best before 07/08/2024, 10/10/2024 & 12/12/2024, respectively) due to potential foreign matter contamination (wood splinters).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE NOUVELLE GAST recalls Gast brand TETE ROULEE PISTACHEE / Head cheese with pistachios (2 slices/pkg; Lot 22178; Multiple Use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France) Aldi recalls PAYS GOURMAND brand VIANDE HACHEE PUR BOEUF, 5% / Pure ground beef, 5% fat (300g; Lots 22333351 & 22333366; Use by 21/06/2022) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG recalls EDEKA Bio MY VEGGIE Salatmayonnaise / Organic salad mayonnaise (250 ml; Best before 14.11.2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kaadan Alshalati, Ahmad Feras recalls Sesame Tahini Algota (800g; Lot 1066; Best before 01/2023) due to Salmonella spp. and Salmonella Mbankada contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Lagsmaður ehf / Fiska.is recalls TRS Hot Madras Curry (100g; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Mega Image recalls H VAN WIJNEN SOMON CARPACCIO / Salmon Carpaccio (120g; Lot 86BK/221405; Expiration dates 07.06.2022 & 10.06.20220) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): AG Gilro recalls Waffle Crunch filled with walnut flavored cream (150g; Expiration date 05.07.2023) due to undeclared walnut traces.

Allergy Alert (Israel): A. Biscotti Ltd. recalls Chocolate Cookies (240g; Use by 06/08/2022) due to undeclared walnut.