Tag: Bacillus cereus

Recalls and Alerts: July 22-23, 2021

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: CDC and FDA are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses associated with consumption of BrightFarms packaged salad greens. CDC has received reports of eleven confirmed outbreak cases in Illinois (6), Wisconsin (4) and Michigan (1). Two people have been hospitalized.

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC reports an additional 198 cases of Salmonella infections linked to contact with backyard poultry, bringing the current total to 672 confirmed cases in 47 states. Two people are dead as a result of their infections, and 157 have been hospitalized. One out of every four victims is a child less than five years old.

Allergy Alert Update: Lipari Foods recalls Troyer Manufacturing Backroad Country Dried Apricots (9-oz bags; Lot #440021117; Expiration dates 07/2021, 11/2021, & 12/2021) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Grimmway Farms recalls certain packaged carrot products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Farm Boy Company Inc. recalls Farm Boy brand Gluten Free Fresh Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli (300g; Lot code E070921; Best by 081621; UPC 8 08912 02032 7) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Polina Pizzeria recalls POLINA PIZZERIA – SAUCE SPAGHETTI À LA VIANDE / Spaghetti meat sauce (Sold up to 22 July 2021) due to absence of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): GARTENFRISCH Jung GmbH recalls EDEKA deli Pulled Pork und Country-Kartoffeln / Pulled pork and country potatoes (200g; Use by 23.07.21, 24.07.21, 26.07.21 und 27.07.21) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Holt og Gott ehf recalls Smælki brand Forsteikt smælki með rósmarin / Pre-fried lamb with rosemary (Best before 24.7.21 & 29.7.21) due to undeclared soy lecithin.

Allergy Alert (UK): Co-op recalls Co-op Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings (350g; Use by 31 July 2021) due to undeclared barley.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURALIS GASTRONOMIE recalls ROUGIE brand FOIE GRAS DE CANARD ENTIER DU SUD OUEST / Whole duck foie gras from the south west (40g; Lot #201014.103364; Best before 22/10/2021) due to possible foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL CHAMP DE L’ETANG recalls Ferme du champ de l’étang brand Fromage au lait cru de chèvre / Cheese made from raw (unpasteurized) goat milk (Various formats; Lots 08/07-15/07/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BIOGROUPE recalls Karma Botanik Curcuma Mangue / Turmeric Mango (75 cL; All lots; Best before 31/12/2022) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): bojati food GmbH recalls borchers Bio Low Carb Mehl / Organic low-carb flour (350g; Lot #21000457; Best before 24.12.2021) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): ARDO GmbH recalls REWE Beste Wahl, Rahmspinat portioniert mild gewürzt / Creamed spinach, mildly spiced (500g; Lots 141096 & 141097; Best before 04/2023) due to possible foreign matter (metal chips) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Cahills Farm Cheese recalls several Cahill’s cheese products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): SuperValu recalls several SuperValu in-store bakery products due to possible foreign matter (metal piece) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Sysco recalls Cahills Original Irish Porter Cheddar (Product code CH1139; Batch 21118; Use by 28.09.21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recal (UK): 168 Express Ltd recalls multiple Jelly cup products as they may present a choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): Centre for Food Safety has instructed local importers to suspend importing and selling ready to eat raw oysters harvested in Samish Bay in US, due to risk of Vibrio parahaemolyticus.

Recalls and Alerts: April 22–24, 2021

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.

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports five cases of Salmonella Duisburg infections linked to consumption of Jule’s Cashew Brie. Infections were reported in California, Tennessee and Florida. Two people have been hospitalized. The manufacturer has recalled several products in conjunction with this outbreak investigation. Please refer to the recall notice below.

Food Safety Advisory: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development warns consumers not to eat raw milk butter products from Shetler Family Farm (owned by John Shetler), because the products were produced in a facility not licensed or inspected by the department, and the sale of raw milk and raw milk products is illegal in Michigan.

Allergy Alert: Wolfies Roasted Nut Co. recalls Crunchy Cheddar & Jalapeno Nuts (5 oz, 14 oz, 28 oz black rice paper stand up pouch or an 80 oz clear poly bag) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Super World Trading Inc. recalls approximately 26,270 pounds of ineligible ready-to-eat (RTE) Siluriformes products imported from the People’s Republic of China. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: Jule’s Foods of Carlsbad, CA recalls all Jule’s Foods products due to potential Salmonella contamination after one of its products was linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Duisburg illnesses in three states. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: Faribault Foods, Inc. recalls specific lot codes of S&W Organic Black Beans, O Organic Brand Black Beans and O Organic Brand Chili Beans (15-oz cans) due to a compromised hermetic seal, which might cause the cans to leak. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall: Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. recalls Enoki Mushrooms (200g/7.05-ounce packages; Product of Korea; All batch codes) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: More Than Gourmet, Inc. recalls approximately 6,896 pounds of ready-to-eat beef and veal broth and stock products due to potential foreign matter (hydraulic oil) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Canada

Food Safety Alert: Consumers are warned not to eat or serve beef prepared and packaged by monsieur Alex Dohmen situé au 1110, chemin du Château, à Stanbridge Station, because the products were manufactured and packaged under conditions not condusive to food safety.

Food Safety Recall: Fumoir du fjord recalls Sauce à spaghetti  / Spaghetti sauce (1-L glass jars; Sold up to and including 20 April 2021) because the product was manufactured and packaged under conditions not condusive to food safety.

Food Safety Recall: VIN Foods recalls HOT PEPPER – PIMENT (250 ml; Sold up to and including 22 April 2021) because the product was manufactured and packaged under conditions not condusive to food safety.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Austria): Biovegan recalls Biovegan Schoko Herzen – crispy-schokoladig / Biovegan chocolate hearts – crispy-chocolate (35g; Multiple batch codes) due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls My Family Favourites Sliced Beetroot in Malt Vinegar (670g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared barley (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Jona Frozen Seaweed Salad (1 kg; Best before 12/03/2022) contains undeclared gluten (wheat).

Allergy Alert (Italy): MARECUADOR recalls BOFROST MARECUADOR 15468 SPIEDINI DI MAZZANCOLLE (450g; Lot BIC 1005; Best before 05-07-2022) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): FRUCTA PARTNER recalls Auchan brand Jus de raisin / grape juice (200 ml; Best before 28/08/2021) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Biovegan brand Coeurs au chocolat / Chocolate hearts (35g; Lots 190091001, 190109101, 190124301, 200017001, 200041001, 200054901; Best before 31.10.2021, 30.11.2021, 31.01.2022, 28.02.2022, 30.04.2022, 31.05.2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK ): Dunnes Stores recalls My Family Favourites Sliced Beetroot in Malt Vinegar (670g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared barley (gluten).

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): Industry recalls VERSTEGEN brand spices due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): BIGFOOD Danmark ApS recalls Palancares Semi-Curado / Spansk hårdost i skiver / Spanish hard cheese slices (90g; Lot #0563660421; Best before 25.06.2021) due to package seal leaks that could result in mold growth.

Food Safety Recall (France): Leclerc recalls Pains et fougasses maison / homemade breads due to foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Biogroupe recalls Karma Botanik Aloe Gingembre Citron / Non-alcoholi beverage with aloe, ginger and lemon (75 cl; Best before 18/01/2022, 19/01/2022 & 10/09/ 2022) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BOURGAIN ET FILS recalls Haddock fumé au feu de bois / Wood-smoked haddock (3 kg; Lot #134142; Use by 21/04/ 2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH ARRAS recalls CGF CHARCUTERIE brand PATE DE CALAIS (Sold by the slice; Lot #19; Use by 10/05/2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hechtpharma GmbH recalls HUSK Psyllium FLOHSAMENSCHALEN Pulver / Psyllium husk powder (200g; Lot 12539595) and HUSK Psyllium FLOHSAMENSCHALEN / Psyllium husk (225 capsules; Lot 12539603) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Brett Ltd. recalls Candied Orange Peel Strips coated with chocolate substitute (All expiration dates from 7.5.2022 to 22.5.2022, inclusive) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Yours Truly Chocolates recalls Bondi Protein Co Vegan Protein Bar Chocolate Flavour (60g; Best Before 040222 & 140322) and Bondi Protein Co Vegan Protein Bar Salted Caramel Flavour (60g; Best Before 290122) due to undeclared peanut.

Recalls and Alerts: March 7–10, 2021

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.

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA advises consumers that the hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses implicated in an ongoing outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, which has killed one person and infected eleven, were distributed in the following states: AL, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, NE, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, and WI. Please refer to the FDA update for additional product information.

Food Safety Recall: Mediterranean Food Inc. recalls Alqosh Sesame Oil “Tahin” (2-lb plastic jar; Lot #16082020) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: MG Foods recalls various turkey sandwiches due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold in vending machines and micro markets located in business locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia and at distributors located at the Charlotte Douglas Airport.

Pet Food Safety Recall (FDA Enforcement Report): On February 26, 2021, Visionary Pet Food recalled Visionary Keto Pet Foods, Enlightened Choice; Beef Recipe raw pet food (4-lb bags; Lot 6626, Use by 09/01/21; Manufactured by OCPP, Santa Margarita, CA ) after the Virginia Department of Agriculture found Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in the product. The product was supplied to Chewy.com, which was notified by telephone. There was no public announcement of the recall.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of consisting of 12 confirmed and 8 suspect cases of Salmonella Enteritidis. The cases are spread across a large region of the country, and are thought to be food-related. The source of the infections has not yet been determined.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls BIO VILLAGE BÉBÉ brand Mon petit brassé abricot / Apricot baby food (4 x 100g; Lot #245511; Best before 08/02/2022) due to a possible stability defect.

Food Safety Recall (France): Danone recalls Gervita brand fraise Melba / strawberry yogurt (4 x 100g; Best before 02/04) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Könecke Fleischwarenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG recalls Fuet Extra – Original spanische Rohwurst mit Edelschimmel, luftgetrocknet / Dry Spanish sausage (150g; Use by 07.03.2021 to 04.04.2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Danone recalls ACTIVIA VANILLA 0% FAT – No Added Sugar Yogurt (4x120g; Use By 02/04) and LIGHT & FREE PEACH PASSION FRUIT Greek Style Yogurt (4x115g  Use By 31.03.21) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (UK): SFC recalls SFC Chicken Poppets and Take-Home Boneless Bucket due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Danone recalls three yogurt products due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Better Chios Ltd. recalls Alanka un glazed biscuit roll, flavoured with milk chocolate (200g; Best before 10.10.2021) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Phoon Huat Pte Ltd recalls Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles (148g; All batches; Product of USA) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): SHTI All Meat Industries Ltd. recalls Beef ground 100% (Use by 15/4/2021) and ground chicken 100% ground meat chicken (Use by 11/4/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Le Couple Trading Corporation Pty Ltd recalls Preserved Chilli Beancurd (350g; Use By EXP 24.12.2022) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.