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Recalls and Alerts: December 16-17, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is investigating two active foodborne disease outbreaks that may be due to foods produced under its jurisdiction. One is an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections thought to be linked to ground beef, and the other is an outbreak of Clostridium botulinum illnesses possibly linked to canned soup. No other details are available.

Allergy Alert: Flowers Foods recalls Nature’s Own Honey Wheat Bread (20-oz and 40-oz; Product batch codes 128 346 03:00 through 128 346 05:00; Best if used by 12-26-21) due to undeclared milk.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Les Entreprises Amira recalls Sera brand Kabak Dolmasi (300g; All batch codes; UPC 8 690777 005708) due to undeclared cashews.

Allergy Alert: Goodfood Market Corp. recalls Goodfood brand Pesto Radiatore with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes & Broccoli (922g & 1.84 kg; Codes R362S30 & R362D30, respectively; Delivered between December 11, 2021 and December 16, 2021) due to undeclared cashews.

Food Safety Recall: Dutrifla Traiteur – Gâteau (Gatineau, QC) recalls multiple products packed in glass jars, because the jars are unlabeled and the products may not be safe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Walmart Canada Corp. recalls Great Value brand Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix Complete (905g; Best before 2022 AU 10; UPC 6 81131 79947 8) due to presence of insects.

Food Safety Recall: Le Tapageur (Saint-Cléophas-de-Brandon, QC) recalls Sauce Bolognaise – Traditionel Italienne / Traditional Italian-style Bolognaise sauce (1 L; Sold up to 16 December 2021) because the product may not be safe to consume.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Gaby’s Nudelküche recalls Gaby’s Nudelküche brand Currynudeln / Curry noodles (250g; Best before 08.06.2020, 15.08.2021, 01.10.2022, 25.07.2023 & 30.09.2023) and Gaby’s Nudelküche brand Kräuternudeln / Herb noodles (250g; Best before 08.10.2020, 15.08.2021, 05.10.2021, 05.12.2021 & 18.05.2023) due to undeclared mustard and celery, respectively.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls La Place Zalm Sushi Wrap / Salmon sushi wrap (247g; Lot 17-12-2021; Expiry date 17-12-2021) due to undeclared fish and egg.

Allergy Alert (France): REVILLON CHOCOLATIER recalls REVILLON CHOCOLATIER brand sachet de papillotes pâtes d’amande noir & lait / Dark and milk chocolate covered almond paste (405g; Lots L21148 & L21151; Best before 31/03/2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (France): HUMBLE+ recalls Humble+ ULL / Almond milk with apple and cinnamon (25 cl; Use by 27/12/2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): FRAIRIE DE BOURGOGNE recalls La Frairie de Bourgogne brand Terrine de Canard à l’Orange / Orange duck terrine (180g; Lot #26497; Best before 23/07/2025) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): Aldi recalls CORRIL brand AIGUILLETTES DE POULET MARINÉES MOUTARDE / Chicken strips marinated in mustard (Multiple lot codes and Use-by dates) due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Curry- Gewürzmanufaktur recalls BBQ Gewürzmischung / BBQ Spice mix (100g; All lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Government orders recall of Samyang hot chicken flavor cup ramen (70g; Best before 25.1.2023; Product of South Korea) due to inadequate allergen labeling.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Marks & Spencer recalls Made Without Wheat Gluten Free White Sourdough Cob (Best before 19/12/2021, 20/12/2021, 21/12/2021 and 22/12/2021) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Italy): Curti S.R.L. recalls MINI GALLETTE MAIS E LEGUMI / Mini corn & legume cakes (80g; Lot P21110547; Best before 08/08/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls La Place Zalm Sushi Wrap / Salmon sushi wrap (247g; Lot 17-12-2021; Expiry date 17-12-2021) due to undeclared fish and egg.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Coop recalls Änglamark Havregryn / Oatmeal (1.5 kg; Best before 2022-10-21) due to possible undeclared wheat, rye and barley.

Allergy Alert (UK): Marks & Spencer recalls Made Without Wheat Gluten Free White Sourdough Cob (Best before 19 December 2021, 20 December 2021, 21 December 2021 and 22 December 2021) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Austria): A. Darbo AG recalls Darbo Kalorienreduzierte Konfitüre Erdbeere / Low-calorie strawberry jam (220g; Lot #L 258 1; Best before 15.09.2023) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of La Vivière brand Sankhal / Millet couscous (400g; Lot #L21-08067; Expiry date 30/06/2023) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Pågen Danmark recalls Pågen Vanillas (All Best before dates from 15.12-2021 up to and including 17.01.2022) due to possible mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BCT 500 recalls Le Clos Saint Sozy brand Magret de canard fumé tranché / Sliced smoked breast of duck (80g; Lot #212573; Use by 13/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DOUAI DISTRIBUTION E. LECLERC recalls VIANDES CLERMONT brand FILET MIGNON DE PORC FARCI AUX FIGUES ET PAIN D’ÉPICES / Pork filet mignon stuffed with figs and spice bread (Lot #3420111339; Use by 21/12/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DE LA GRANGE recalls BLEU DU VERCORS SASSENAGE raw milk cheese (Lots 27/10/2021 & 17/11/2021; Best before 10/01/2022 and 31/01/2022, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GRAND SALOIR SAINT-NICOLAS Sapresti Traiteur recalls Maison Sapresti brand Boudins blancs cocktail aux morilles / White cocktail sausages with morels (250g; Lot 000021342; Use by 01/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Lait des Campagnes du nord de la France Demi- écrémé stérilisé UHT / Part-skim milk from northern France, UHT sterilized (1L brick; Lot #21 281 ND; Best before 07/03/2022) due to possible curdling of the milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls CARREFOUR LE MARCHE brand Couscous Royale (350g; Lots 13340245 & 13360239; Use by 19/12/2021 & 24/12/2021, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GEIMEX LEADER PRICE recalls LEADER PRICE brand Cassoulet à la Créole / Créole-style cassoulet (840g can; Lot 27/10/2024; Best before 27/10/2024) due to an anomaly in sterilization that could affect product stability.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Pagen AB recalls Pågen Vanillas (200g; Best before 16.12.21 – 17.01.22) due to possible mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Erhard Kühn GmbH recalls K-Favourites Fuet Salami (170g; Lot #23191; Best before 13.02.2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Denmark): ALDI Danmark recalls Romeo’s Christmas calendar for dogs due to possible foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Harald Nyborg recalls Christmas calendar for dogs (Batch #399582; Best before 30.05.2023; Made in China) due to possible foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: October 14-15, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports 592 confirmed cases of Salmonella Oranienburg infections in 36 states, with 116 people hospitalized. The investigation has not yet identified a food linked to illness.

Food Safety Recall: Evans Food Group Ltd. recalls approximately 10,359 pounds of pork pellet products that were imported without benefit of inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: Global Vegetarian Foods Corp recalls Happy Veggie World brand Vege Chicken Breast and Vegefarm brand Vege Stewed Lamb Chunk (all codes) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Canada Uncle Bill Group Inc. recalls Canada Uncle Bill Seafood brand Dried Octopus (142g; Batch code DO0220; UPC 7 70162 03866 0) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Verger Croque-Pomme recalls Pesto Basilic / Basil pesto (250 ml; Sold up to and including 14 October 2021) because the product may be unsafe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Délices Quotidiens inc. recalls multiple products, which are lacking a mandatory storage temperature label. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Marché Euro Mix recalls multiple smoked fish products because they were packed in a way that may render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Covic International Trading Inc recalls Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Batch code CE 165D; UPC 8 807076 000321) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (SWEDEN): Since July 2019, 36 people have been reported ill with several different types of Salmonella. The illnesses have been linked to consumption of sesame-based products from Syria, including tahini and halvah. This outbreak is international in scope.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Huis Vanassche advises the public about the presence of multiple undeclared allergens in a range of salad products. Please refer to the allergy alert for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Shams ehf. recalls Alibaba brand Kjúklinga shawarma vefja, grilluð kjúklinga vefja, Falafel vefja – vegan og hummus / Chicken shawarma wrap, grilled chicken, vegan falafel and hummus (All lots and best before dates) due to undeclared dairy and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers that Frank & Honest Cold Brew (250 ml; Best before 03/05/2022, 04/05/2022 & 05/05/2022) contains undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PepsiCo Nederland B.V. recalls Lay’s Ovenbaked Roasted Paprika (150g; Expiration date 01/01/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): bvba Geal recalls various brands of crèpes due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SN BRUDIS E. Leclerc BRUGES recalls E.Leclerc brand STEAK HACHÉ DE BOEUF PRÉPARÉ SUR PLACE RAYON BOUCHERIE TRAD / Ground beefsteak prepared on-site (Lot ULF2779609) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES VIANDES DU HAUT BEARN recalls LES VIANDES DU HAUT BEARN brand STEAKS HACHES ET VIANDES HACHEE DE BOEUF / Ground steak and ground beef (Lot RGB02701 & RGB02712; Use by 07/10/2021 & 08/10/2021, respectively) due to E. coli 0103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): KIRN PRODUCTION GRAND FRAIS recalls La cuisine du poissonnier brand Risotto précuit au saumon, saumon fumé et au thym / Precooked risotto with salmon, smoked salmon and thyme (800g; Lots 21277 & 21274; Use by 18/10/2021, 19/10/2021, 20/10/2021 & 21/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HYERDIS LECLERC recalls BOUCHERIE TRADITIONNELLE STEAK HACHE / Ground steak (All lots; All product sold 6 October 2021 and 7 October 2021) due to foreign matter (iron powder) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): KIRN PRODUCTION MON MARCHE recalls La cuisine du poissonnier brand Risotto précuit au saumon, saumon fumé et au thym / Precooked risotto with salmon, smoked salmon and thyme (800g; Lots 21277 & 21274; Use by 18/10/2021, 19/10/2021, 20/10/2021 & 21/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMPAGNIE MADRANGE INTERMARCHE recalls Madrange brand Jambon cuit supérieur découenné dégraissé, conservation sans nitrite / Skinned, defatted superior cooked ham, preserved without nitrites (3 slices; Lot 281 08:02 CJ10OB; Use by 02/11/2021) due to potential for Clostridium botulinum and/or Clostridium perfringens contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls SAUCISSE BOCKWURST VENDU AU RAYON TRADITIONNEL (Sold between 27/09/2021 and 11/10/21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls Franprix brand Riz Basmati / Basmati rice (1 kg; Lot / Best before 25/05/2023) due to the presence of aflatoxin above the permitted level.

Food Safety Recall (France): PESKEREZH MAISON LUCAS recalls Maison Lucas brand saumon fumé Ecosse / Scottish smoked salmon (Lot #SLR-20482; Use by 28/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR HYPERMARCHES recalls longe de thon tranchée / sliced tuna loin (Sold between 02/10/2021 and 06/10/2021) due to the presence of histamine.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kosebate GmbH recalls Alburj – Halva mit Pistazien / Pistachio halvah (400g & 800g; Best before 07/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): KERVAN GMBH recalls Kosta 1907 brand TAHIN HELVA HALVA, FISTIKLI / PISTACHIO / Tahini halvah with pistachio (200g; Best before 26.10.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Rier Joahim recalls Hof zu Fall brand Formaggio da taglio “Natur” / cheese (2 kg blocks; Lot 622.03.09.2021; Best before 12/10/2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Bvba Geal recalls Crêpes de Bruges & Crêpes dessert de Bruges (250g & 500g; multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected date codes.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): CARNESA recalls multiple Cactus brand beef burgers due to foreign matter (glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Dirk recalls 1 De Beste Rookworst fijn / 1 The Best Smoked Sausage, fine and 1 De Beste Rookworst grof / 1 The Best Smoked Sausage, coarse (Best before 28-10-2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): DekaMarkt recalls various smoked sausage products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Naspac Marketing Pte Ltd recalls Ceres 100% Apple Juice (200 ml and 1L; Best before 14 June 2022 and 17 June 2022, respectively; Product of South Africa) due to patulin contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Pinnacle Drinks recalls South Island White Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2021 (750 ml; All 2021 vintage) due to undeclared sulphites.

Recalls and Alerts: October 2-4, 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.

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 a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital or print copy to your personal library.

United States

Food Safety Recall: Greenhead Lobster Products recalls multiple frozen, cooked lobster meat products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Distribution Alimentaire Tony recalls Olivera brand Black Sliced Olives (2.84 L; Lot #09SB260; Expiry 07/03/2023) and Olivera brand Green Sliced Olives (2.84 L; PN 09sG260; Expiry 7/3/2023) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): Norway’s National Institute of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of 13 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to the handling of pet reptiles. The outbreak outbreak strain recovered from patients and from a pet snake is the same strain reported in an outbreak from the UK linked to  Salmonella-infected mice and rats used as feed for reptiles. 

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Bio Vegan spinazieburger / Spinach burger (Best before 04-10-2021, 11-10-2021, 18-10-2021, 25-10-2021, 1-11-2021) and AH Bio Vegan pompoenburger met tijm / Pumpkin burger with thyme (Best before 04-10-2021, 11-10-2021, 18-10-2021, 25-10-2021, 1-11-2021, 08-11-2021) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA TOUR 66 UTILE recalls miquel brand terrine aveyronnaise / Aveyron terrine (~ 1 kg; Lot #243; Use by 01/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bruno SIEBERT S.A. recalls Bruno SIEBERT S.A. brand CERVELAS DE VOLAILLE / poultry sausage (Lot #3385214021; Use by dates between 11/10/2021 and 15/10/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls La table d’Adrien brand légumes couscous aux épices / Couscous vegetables with spices (Best before 21/07/2025) due to possible foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRIODIS E.LECLERC CARPONT recalls bridor brand mini pain aux chocolats (12-pack; All lots; Best before 28/09/2021 & 30/09/2021) due to possible foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert Update (Israel): Yaad Sweets Ltd. expands earlier recall due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Longfine Seafood Trading Company Limited recalls Lochleven Shellfish brand Razor Clams (Product of Scotland) due to possible contamination with lipophilic marine biotoxins.