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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports 16 cases of E. coli O121 infections in 12 states, with 7 people hospitalized. Sick people in this outbreak reported tasting or eating raw cake batter made from a variety of cake mixes. No recall has been announced, but an onsite inspection has been initiated by FDA.

Food Safety Recall: McCormick & Company, Inc. recalls four seasoning products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Whole Foods Market recalls Cahill Cheddar Porter cheese (PLU 93579; Packed on dates May 17 – July 26, 2021) and Cahill Whiskey Cheddar cheese (PLU 54784 & 94884; Packed on dates May 17 – July 26, 2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Expansion: BrightFarms recalls BrightFarms Baby Spinach (4-oz & 8-oz pkgs; All Best by dates through 7/26/2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Whole Foods Market recalls Cahills brand Porter Irish Cheddar (variable weights; Sold from June 23, 2021 to July 23, 2021, inclusive; UPC starting with 0293579) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls multiple  Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa and Tahini products due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: McCormick Canada recalls Frank’s RedHot brand Buffalo Ranch Seasoning (153g; Date code BB 2022 SEP 06; UPC 0 66200 02104 7) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Gusta Foods Inc. recalls Gusta brand Vegan Grating Block Original (227g; Lot #23062021; Best before2021 OC 23; UPC 6 27843 57789 8) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaws Inc. recalls PC brand Roquefort Blue Cheese (150g; Lot code 018139; Best before 2021 OC 11; UPC 0 60383 15548 3) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Charcuterie Cracovie recalls three head cheese products that were manufactured and packaged under conditions that make them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): W&H recalls Euralis Rougié brand FOIE GRAS DE CANARD ENTIER DU SUD OUEST / Whole-duck foie gras (40g; Lot #201014.103364; Expiration date 14/10/2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Normeat A/S recalls Kylling-Kalkun Kødboller / Chicken-Turkey Meatballs (700g; Best before 15.07.2021) due to potential Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALT DISTRI recalls Merguez du boucher vendues au rayon traditionnel boucherie / Merguez sausages (Sold from 21/07/2021 to 24/07/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Super U Alkirch recalls Viande hachée à la demande vendue au rayon traditionnel boucherie / Ground meat (Sold on 22/07/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PROLAIDIS recalls Cahill’s Cheddar Irish Porter (2.27 kg; Lot #21119; Best before 29/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Terre de fraîcheur brand RÔTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR DORE AU FOUR / Roast pork (Lots 00997528 et 00997557; Use by dates between 16/08/2021 and 19/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Ficele brand RÔTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR CUIT AU FOUR DORE (Lots 00997528 et 00997557; Use by dates between 26/08/2021 and 29/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Brocéliande brand RÔTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR CUIT AU FOUR DORE (Lots 00997528 et 00997557; Use by dates between 16/08/2021 and 21/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Unbranded RÔTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR CUIT AU FOUR DORE (Lots 00997528 et 00997557; Use by dates between 18/08/2021 and 25/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Rustadou brand RÔTI DE PORC SUPÉRIEUR CUIT AU FOUR DORE (Lots 00997528 et 00997557; Use by dates between 26/08/2021 and 29/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Unbranded ROTI CUIT SUPÉRIEUR DORE TRADITION (Lot 00998539; Use by dates between 31/08/2021 and 04/09/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls MATCH ENT FRAIS CH (LIV) (Lot 00997564; Use by 19/08/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARCEL CHARRADE ET COMPAGNIE recalls L’Empereur brand Saint-Nectaire Fermier Cheese (Various sizes; Lot CG 24; Use by dates between 29/07/2021 and 31/07/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRIES DE SAINT REMY recalls BRIES ST REMY brand BRIE DE MEAUX Cheese (Lot CMX3716021LN2; Best before 22/08/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Steack haché à la demande (Lot 03068785) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Nosor Baladna GmbH recalls Baladna brand Tahini Sesampaste / Tahini sesame paste (850g; Lot ITM: 021; Best before 12/01/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Embutidos Caula recalls multiple Caula brand fuet sausages due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): True Natural Goodness recalls True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder (250g & 500g; Product of India; All batch codes with best before dates after 05/07/2023) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): CAHILL FARM CHEESES LTD recalls CAHILL’S IRISH PORTER CHEDDAR (2.27 kg; Lot #21118; Best before 28-10-2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Cahill’s Original Irish Porter 32 % (2.27 kg; Lot #21119; Use by 29/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lung Wah Chong recalls several Jelly cup products due to a choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong) Limited recalls Rougie Individual Terrine Duck Foie Gras (40g x 12; Lot code 201014.103364; Best before October 14, 2022; Product of France) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (South Africa): Tiger Brands recalls certain KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable products (produced from 1 May 2019 to 5 May 2021 due to potential for defective can seams. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Forbidden Fruit Winery Ltd recalls Kane’s Kitchen brand Frozen Ready-to-eat Meals (all batches and date codes) due to lack of process control. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Lindsay Farm recalls Lindsay Farm brand Organic Raw Milk (unpasteurised) (2 L; Lot #2107, 2307, 2407, 2507 and 2607; Use by dates 25.07.21, 27.07.21, 28.07.21, 29.07.21, and 30.07.21) due to potential for Campylobacter contamination.