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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OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE—Elevated lead levels: As of December 5, 2023, FDA has received 64 reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled Cinnamon Applesauce pouches. To date, confirmed complainants, or people who an adverse event was submitted for, are under 6 years of age. FDA has initiated an onsite inspection at the Austrofoods facility located in Ecuador. Ingredient sample collection is underway. The FDA is continuing to coordinate with Ecuadorian authorities on the investigation of the source of elevated lead levels in cinnamon apple pouches. In addition, the Ecuadorian authorities report that Negasmart’s cinnamon had higher levels of lead than allowed by Ecuador and that Negasmart, the supplier of cinnamon to Austrofoods, is currently under an Ecuadorian administrative sanctions process to determine the responsible party for the contamination.
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of 3 cases of Listeria monocytogenes infections not yet linked to a specific food.
Allergy Alert: Lara’s Bakery 3 LLC recalls multiple varieties of Pan de Racho, Panque, and Pan Surtido due to undeclared Sesame seed, coconut, soy, wheat, milk, and egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: TGD Cuts, LLC recalls specific fresh-cut fruit cup, clamshell and tray products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Market Cuts LLC recalls multiple products containing cut fruit due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall: Freshpoint Of Southern CA recalls Imperial Fresh brand whole cantaloupe (3 ct & 6 ct; Code information 10/18/2023 to 11/9/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The fruit was distributed to food service customers in California, Arizona and Nevada.
Food Safety Recall: FreshPoint Dallas recalls Imperial Fresh 1/6 CT MELONS CANTALOUPE and Imperial Fresh 1/3 CT MELONS CANTALOUPE (Batch/date codes 10-19-23, 10-24-23 and 10-27-23) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The fruit was distributed to Institutions, medical facilities and direct food service accounts in Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.
Food Safety Recall: Garland Ventures recalls Freshness Guaranteed brand “CHICKEN FRIED RICE DICED CHICKEN MEAT WITH VEGETABLES AND RICE IN A SAVORY SOY SAUCE” (12-oz trays; Lot 595874884; Best if used by 11/10/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (UK): FSA reports more than 200 human cases of salmonellosis caused by specific genetic strains of Salmonella Enteritidis that have been linked to poultry products such as meat and eggs. The agency reminds consumers to take care when handling and cooking poultry products at home, including chilled and frozen chicken and turkey drumsticks, breasts, thighs and chicken pieces. The recent rise in cases has been linked to poultry products imported from Poland.
Allergy Alert (France): MONOPRIX HOLDING recalls MONOPRIX brand LE WRAP POULET CHEDDAR maïs, poivron, épices / Cheddar chicken wrap with corn, peppers and spices (210g; Use by 06/12/2023) due to undeclared fish and egg.
Allergy Alert (Germany): true fruits GmbH recalls true fruits Winter Edition – Zimtstern / Cinnamon star smoothie (250 ml; Best before 02.02.2024) due to undeclared gluten.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Vomar recalls Vomar verse ragout rundvlees / Fresh beef stew (Batch code 112; Use by 11 december 2023) due to undeclared fish.
Allergy Alert (Switzerland): LANDI recalls Panflor Fertigmix Huusbrot / Ready mix huusbrot baking mix (2.5 kg; Lot L271023) and Panflor Fertigmix Pizzateig / Ready mix pizza dough (2.5 kg; Lot L141123) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (France): VENG MY HUAT recalls NGOC XUYEN SAIGON brand BI PORC EMINCE / Slivered pork (Use by 28/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): EARL LOUET recalls various EARL LOUET brand Fromages de chèvres au lait cru / Cheeses made from raw goat milk (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to E. coli O103:H2 contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): FOO SENG recalls FOOSENG brand SAMOSSAS POULET / Chicken samossas (580g; Best before 01/05/2025) and SAMOSSAS POULET HALAL / Halal chicken samossas (580g & 1.45 kg; Best before 01/05/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls MONOPRIX GOURMET brand GIRASOLI CHEVRE MIEL / Goat cheese with honey (250g; Lot L1 275 02; Use by 01/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls CASINO DELICES brand GIRASOLI CHEVRE MIEL / Goat cheese with honey (250g; Lot L1 275 02; Use by 01/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls SIMPL brand Salade mélangée / Mixed salad (200g; Lot code beginning 7.1 E 2463; Use by 24/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls CARREFOUR CLASSIC’ brand Lardons fumés -30% de sel* et -50% de Mat. GR / Smoked bacon, 30% reduced salt and 50% reduced fat (2 x 75g; Lot 311; Use by 22/12/2023) due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): PITHIVIERS DISTRIBUTION LECLERC recalls Maison brand Pates au saumon / Salmon pasta (Use by 15/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LA NEGRESSE DISTRIBUTION LECLERC recalls KUKULU brand Fromage fermier pur brebis au lait cru / Farm-style cheese made with raw sheep milk (Lot BR42623; Best before 18/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cobolux Production SA recalls HACHE MELANGE LS / Mixed ground meat (Lot 20231114; Use by 20/11/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
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