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Recalls and Alerts: November 20-22, 2021

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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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United States

Allergy Alert: The Spice House recalls Sichuan Chili BBQ Rub (Sold from November 12 through November 18, 2021; UPC 816328028240) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert: TaDah! Foods recalls TaDah!, Spicy Brown Sugar Harissa Hummus Falafel Wrap (7.5 oz; Lot #0601 & 0621; Best by September 01, 2022 (090122) and September 03, 2022 (090322), respectively; UPC 85019800307-5) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz recalls select code dates of Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea powdered beverages and limited Kool-Aid powdered beverages with “Best When Used By” dates between May 10, 2023 and November 1, 2023 due to potential foreign matter (small pieces of metal or glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Les Aliments Johnvince recalls various brands of chocolate raisins due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Kraft Heinz Canada recalls Country Time brand Original Lemonade Fruit Juice Substitute Drink Mix (2.4 kg; Best before 23 SE 15; UPC 0 66188 05337 5) and Tang Orange Flavour Crystals (2.2 kg; Best before 23 AU 20 & 23 AU 21; UPC 0 66188 05750 2) due to possible foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Going Nuts Inc. recalls Going Nuts brand Organic white sesame seeds (275g; Lot code L2134; UPC 4 59861 25655 0) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Basha Foods International recalls AlBurj brand and Algota brand tahina/tahini and halawa/halvah due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fandi Import Export Ltd. recalls AlBurj brand Halawa Pistachio Extra (400g & 800g; Expiry 03/2022 (400g size only) and 04/2022 (both sizes); UPC 6 217000 020219 & 6 217000 020677, respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls certain sesame seed-containing products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Cracker Spelt (175g; Lot #1211005; Best before 9-4-2022) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): BIOCYTE recalls Biocyte Longevity brand Oméga-3 Krill (64g; Lot 200915-1; Best before 08/23) due to undeclared wheat and macadamia nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Thrive Fish Pie (250g; Batch code L1272; Best before March 2023) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (France): Alterfoodie recalls Les Petites Pousses brand Plaisir de coco BIO cacao / Organic coconut milk-cocoa pudding (Lot 312; Use by 13/12/2021) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TANG FRERES recalls Coq brand Edamame congelées / Frozen edamame (500g; Best before 27/07/2023) due to breach of holding temperature.

Food Safety Recall (France): TANG FRERES recalls Coq brand Fèves congelées / Frozen beans (500g; Best before 27/07/2023) due to breach of holding temperature.

Food Safety Recall (France): TANG FRERES recalls Coq brand Feve Edamame congelées / Frozen beans and edamame (500g; Best before 27/07/2023) due to breach of holding temperature.

Food Safety Recall (France): ATELIER FOREZIEN DU FRAIS recalls DESPI brand MOUSSE DE FOIE PUR PORC / Pure pork liver mousse (Lot 313/9003; Use by 30/11/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ATELIER FOREZIEN DU FRAIS recalls DESPI brand TERRINE FORESTIERE (Lot 313/9003; Use by 30/11/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le marché brand Couscous Royal (350g; Lot #13060350; Use by 21/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PROMALIN SUPER-U recalls Mascarpone GONGORZOLA (Lot 211011; Use by 21/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hans Henglein & Sohn GmbH recalls Henglein Frische Knöpfle / Fresh egg noodles (400g; Best before 9.12.2021) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Carl Kühne KG recalls Kühne Sauerkraut mit Schwarzwälder Schinken Fix & Fertig / Sauerkraut with Black Forest ham (400g; Best before 07.05.2023) possible foreign matter (dark foreign bodies) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio CCS srl recalls salsiccia carne suino / pork sausage (Sold by weight; Lot #171121) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): CEDROB S.A. POLONIA recalls multiple poultry products due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: November 2-3, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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 has released a list of retail locations where onions implicated in the ongoing multi-state Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak were sold.

Food Safety Recall: Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods recalls six Green Salads and Chicken Caesar Wrap products due to potential foreign matter (brown hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and the supermarkets where they were sold.

Food Safety Recall: Murray Int’l Trading recalls Herbal Doctor Brand Angelicae Sinensis (12 oz & 16 oz / 340g & 454g) due to elevated levels of lead and cadmium.

Food Safety Recall: St. John Creamery recalls whole retail raw goat milk (1 pt & 1/2 gal; Best by dates through 110521 (11/05/2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Pet Treat Safety Recall: St. John Creamery recalls retail raw goat milk treat for dogs and cats (1 pt, 1 qt, 1/2 gal; Best by dates from July 2022 (07##22) through October 2022 (10##22)) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to Jule’s Foods following an inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) vegan cashew brie products manufacturing facility. The inspection was initiated as part of a Salmonella multi-state outbreak investigation by the CDC and the FDA.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AVEVE recalls several varieties of CAKE ‘N PARTY brand pâte à sucre / sugar paste due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): VEWI recalls multiple VEWI Delicious ! brand products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Bodebjerg ApS recalls Salling Butter Chicken (950g; Best before 01.01.2022 and 04.01.2022) and Premiere Butter Chicken (950g; Best before 01.01.2022 and 04.01.2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand Pâte à sucre verte and Pâte à sucre orange / Green sugar paste and Orange sugar paste (Lots 0001063280 & 0001045767; Best by 09/03/2023 & 16/02/2023) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (France):  LA PATELIERE recalls multiple LA PATELIERE brand Pâte à sucre varieties due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls multiple SAINTE LUCIE brand Pâte à sucre varieties due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls multiple U brand Pâte à sucre varieties due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): FUSEAU recalls Bakers @ Home brand Pâte à sucre rouge / Red sugar paste (150g; Lot #0001032188; Best before 26/11/2023) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Genuport Trade GmbH recalls Multipower Protein Layer White Chocolate Salty Almond (Lots 23778, 25259, 26114; Best before 31.03.2022, 30.06.2022, 31.07.2022) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry is ordered to recall Nonna brand Tortellini Ricotta Epinard / Spinach ricotta tortellini (multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry is ordered to recall multiple Pasta della Mamma brand Italian-style sauces due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Vleesbedrijf Huls B.V. recalls Snaaiers droge worstjes / Dry sausages (4 x 25g; Expiration date from 16-08-2021 to 20-12-2021) and Huls Broabantse metworst / Sausage (125g; Expiration date from 16-08-2021 to 20-12-2021) due to undeclared lupine, gluten and mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls several Boni Selection and Everyday brands of packaged ham products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Deliciest Oy recalls Deliciest Ruokafraiche / Food fruit (250g; Best before 10.12.2021) due to premature spoilage.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Steak haché fabriqué à la demande du client au rayon traditionnel boucherie à l’hypermarché Carrefour de Sainte Maxime vendu entre le 26 et le 30 octobre / Ground steak prepared to order (Sold from 26/10 to 30/10) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LA REVALIERE recalls several varieties of Fromage de chèvre au lait cru / raw goat-milk cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR HYPERMARCHES recalls Tartelette aux fraises / Strawberry tarts (Use by 24/10/2021) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COLIBRI recalls MAISON COLIBRI brand Madeleine coque chocolat noir Classique and Madeleine noisette coque chocolat lait / Classic dark chocolate Madeleines and Hazelnut milk chocolate Madeleines (Multiple lot codes) due to possible foreign matter (metal wire) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of lot codes and Best Before dates.

Food Safety Recall (France): LECLERC recalls Etienne Thillard brand Cœur de neufchâtel fermier AOP lait cru / Heart-shaped neufchâtel raw-milk cheese (Lot 2562910; Use by 29/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AZ DISTRIBUTION recalls AL BURJ brand Halawa aux pistaches / Halvah with pistachios (400g & 800g; All lots; Best before 09/07/2022 and 31/07/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Wurdies Kräuter GmbH & Co. KG recalls Schachtelhalm „Zinnkraut“ geschnitten Bio / Organic cut “Horsetail” (50g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of lot codes and Best Before dates.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): DANAEG A/S recalls Fresh shell eggs (6-pack and 10-pack; Best before 01.11.2021, 03.11.2021, 05.11.2021, 08.11.2021, 10.11.2021, 12.11.2021, 15.11.2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Colruyt recalls several Boni Selection and Everyday brands of packaged ham products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: October 26-27, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Bobo’s recalls Bobo’s 4-Pack Almond Butter Protein Bars (4 x 2.2 oz; Lot #1H18403L; Best by 5/15/2022) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Potandon Produce L.L.C. recalls onions supplied from Keeler Family Farms and sold as Green Giant Fresh whole yellow onions in 2 lb. bags, 3 lb. bags, and 5 lb. bags and whole white onions in 2 lb. bags due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Pâtisserie Suisse Viennoise inc. recalls various baked goods due to insanitary production and/or packaging conditions. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): AUCHAN recalls Maquereaux entiers et en filets vendus au rayon marée / Whole mackerel and mackerel filets due to presence of histamine. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Sticky BBQ Wings and Chinese Style Wings (350g; Use by 03 November 2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Gastronomica Roscio srl recalls Almaverde Bio brand Mini Cotolette Vegetali / Mini vegetable cutlets (150g; Multiple lot codes and Best Before dates) due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Nanuk recalls Le Patissier brand Bavarois Dôme black & white / Bavarian Dome black & white (2 x 70 g; Use by 26/10/2021 – 04/11/2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Cora brand Boeuf bourguignon purée / Puréed beef bourguignon (500g; Lot M210900895) and Cora brand Spaghetti bolognaise (500g; Lot M210900624) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Axfood recalls Eldorado vegetarisk salami paprika / Vegetarian salami with peppers (80g; All Best Before dates) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Sticky BBQ Wings and Chinese Style Wings (Use by 03 November 2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lindt & Sprüngli (UK) Ltd recalls Lindt LINDOR Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate (38g; Batch code L5751 17; Best before June 2022) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Sorring Bær ApS recalls ØKO Sukkersirup / Eco sugar syrup (240 ml; Best before 09.05.2022 & 08.04.2021) and ØKO sukkersirup – KUN VIA SPIRITIUM COCKTAILS / Eco sugar syrup – Via Spiritium Cocktails only (90 ml; Lot nos. 27.02.2021 – 2A, L26022021-1A, L26022021-2A, L27022021-1A; Best before 27.02.2023) due to mold growth.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Saarioinen Oy recalls Jauhelihapizza / Ground meat pizza (200g; Batch code L2871; Expiry date 30.10.2021) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Loste Tradi France recalls Pâté campagnard / Country-style pâté (Multiple lot codes; Use by 03/12/ 2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE E.LECLERC recalls MARQUE FOURNISSEUR EMILE FOURNIER & FILS Hareng façon kipper P/ANE X3KG PFX / Kippered herring (3 kg; Lot #2128741; Use by 29/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Magret de canard fumé entier Magret de canard fumé tranché / Smoked breast of duck, whole and sliced (Multiple lot codes and Use By dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): Le Comptoir Colonial recalls Le Comptoir Colonial brand Mélange pour Rhum Arrangé (Mélange de sucre, de fruits et d’épices) / Mixed sugar, fruit and spices for rum (37g; & 1 kg; Lots 21/274 to L21/294; Use by 31/10/2021) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Le Comptoir Colonial recalls Le Comptoir Colonial brand Mélange d’épices pour vin chaud (Mélange de sucre et d’épices) / Spice and sugar blend for mulled wine (100g & 1 kg; Lots 21/274 to L21/294; Use by 31/10/2021) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Le Comptoir Colonial recalls  Le Comptoir Colonial brand Badiane anis étoilée / Star anise (60g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1 kg; Lots L21/165 to L21/193; Best before between 03/06/2024 & 31/10/ 2024) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Magret de canard fumé entier / Whole smoked breast of duck (Lot 237; Use by 13/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NIKAIADIS LECLERC NICE ST ISIDORE recalls SALADE DE PATES AUX LEGUMES GRILLES FE / Pasta salad with grilled vegetables (All lots; Use by 21/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RANNOU MATHILDE recalls ferme des marronniers brand palets 1/2 sec/ crottins 1/2 sec / raw goat-milk cheese (Lots 29/09 & 03/10) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH recalls Alnatura Erdmandeln, gemahlen / Ground tiger nuts (225g; Best before 22.03.2022 & 20.05.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Al-Burj Tahini Halva with Pistachios (400g; Best before 09/07/2022; Product of Syrian Arab Republic) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Molina Rossetto SpA recalls Coop POLENTA RAPIDA / Quick Polenta (375g; Lots L21 288 & L21 289; Best before 15/10/2023 & 16/10/2023) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Gastronomia valdarnese SPL recalls Gastronomia valdarnese brand Carpaccio di pesce spada affumicato / Smoked swordfish carpaccio (100g; Lots 70E31, 50D31 & 56D31; Best before 30/10/2021, 10/11/2021 & 16/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Gastronomia valdarnese SPL recalls Gastronomia valdarnese brand Carpaccio di pesce spada affumicato / Smoked swordfish carpaccio (80g; Lots 71E31 & 53D31; Best before 31/10/2021 & 13/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Azienda Agro Avicola OVO di Antonio Aloisio recalls OVO brand L’UOVO FRESCO DEL RAPARO / Fresh shell eggs (6-pack; Lots 04.11.21 to 16.11.21) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Sécurité alimentaire luxembourgeoises orders recall of Alnatura brand Mélange d’épices/ Herbes à l’italienne / Italian herbs spice mix (35g; Lot #L88974; Best before 31/07/2024) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Migros recalls Alnatura Erdmandeln, gemahlen / Ground tiger nuts (225g; Best before 22.03.2022 & 20.05.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Nocelle Foods Pty Ltd recalls Nature’s Delight Xmas Liquorice Mix (500g; Best before 29-09-2022​) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Tokyo Foods Ltd recalls Nobu brand Seaweed Salad/Goma Wakame (All batches; All dates) due to undeclared soy.