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Recalls and Alerts: August 18-19, 2022

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The CDC investigation into an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses of unknown source is ongoing. There are now 37 confirmed cases, including 10 hospitalizations, in four states. Cases have been reported in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana. A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, but many sick people reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania before getting sick. Based on this information, Wendy’s is taking the precautionary measure of removing the romaine lettuce being used in sandwiches from restaurants in that region.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues a public health alert due to concerns that specific Hawaii Big Island Beef brand ground beef products may be adulterated with E. coli O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed only in Hawaii.

Food Safety Recall: Kingdom Creamery of Vermont recalls fourteen (14) ice cream products sold under multiple brand names due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please follow the link for details of the affected products, which were distributed to consignees in Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts. No public recall notice has been issued. Consignees were notified of the recall by telephone.

Food Safety Recall: Blue Diamond Growers recalls multiple batch codes of Whole Brown Almonds (bulk) due to Salmonella contamination. No public recall notice has been issued. Consignees in the United States (California, Colorado and Illinois), Germany, Morocco, and Canada were notified of the recall by email.

Food Safety Recall: Epicurean Butter LLC recalls Wegmans Lemon Dill Finishing Butter (3.5 oz 8-count; Multiple lot codes; Multiple expiration dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected product.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Sofina Foods Inc. recalls Mastro San Daniele brand Charcuterie Trio – Prosciutto Cotto, Capocollo, Mortadella (250g; Lot BR074503; Best before 2022 SE 27; UPC 0 60085 09974 0) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Allergy Alert: Cache Cuisine Inc. recalls Cache Cuisine brand Pro-licious Protein Pancake & Waffle Mix (340g; All codes where milk is improperly declared on the label; UPC 8 36662 00036 8) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold nationally.

Food Safety Recall: Tony Boucherie (Pont-Rouge, QC) recalls Saumon fumé Tony sv / Smoked salmon (Sold up to 17 August 2022) due to absence of “keep frozen until use” mandatory labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection brand Martino Spread (200g; Use by 27/8/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand AUCHAN TAPENADE OLIVES NOIRES / Black olive tapenade (150g; Use by 26/09/2022) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Colruyt recalls Boni brand Martino Spread (200g; Lot #14331; Use by 27/8/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Glassås Salty Caramel (300g; Batch 340860; Best before 04-05-2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Mixed Fruit and Nut (25g; All batch codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): EUROPEAN HALAL FOOD SPRL recalls LINAH brand Kip Poulet piquant / spicy chicken (200g; Lot 080822; Use by 19-09-22) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Deliciest Oy recalls Deliciest Ruokafraiche (250g; Best before 30.9.2022) due to premature spoilage.

Food Safety Recall (France): ZHANG DING DANG recalls TRS brand Poudre de Curry de Madras Moulu Fort / Hot Madras curry powder (Lot 2022069773; Use by 30/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Axoa de porc au piment d’Espelette / Pork axoa with peppers (600g; All lots; Best before 20/06/2026) due to a manufacturing defect that could lead to microbial growth in the product.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA BREVIDIS LECLERC recalls SAINT NECTAIRE FERMIER AU LAIT CRU / Cheese made with raw milk (Lot 163IINI25 24/06) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Geflügelbraterei Loc Son recalls Loc Son gegrillte Ente / Grilled duck (Multiple package sizes; Best before 19.07.2024 – 29.07.2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Heinrich Aldag Altländer Fleisch – und Wurstwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalls Putenzwiebelmettwurst SB / Turkey-Onion mettwurst (50g, 125g, 250g, 500g & 1000g: Lots 210722, 040822, 110822; Best before 10.08.2022, 20.08.2022, 25.08.2022, 30.08.2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): AGRICOLA TRE VALLI Soc. Coop. recalls TOBIAS brand WURSTEL CON POLLO E TACCHINO AL FORMAGGIO / Chicken and turkey frankfurter with cheese (150g; Lot 1785417; Best befoe 03.09.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety is pursuing an investigation into two food poisoning clusters involving sandwiches, including inspecting the food factory concerned. A sample of smoked salmon collected from the premises was found to contain a pathogen, Group D Salmonella.

Recalls and Alerts: August 16-17, 2022

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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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC is assisting with the investigation of a 29-case outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections in Michigan (15) and Ohio (14). Nine people have been hospitalized. The source of the illnesses has not yet been found.

Allergy Alert: The Gluten Free Bar recalls The GFB Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites ( 1.2 oz; Lot code 041323-174; UPC 856818008895) due to undeclared cashew.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Chuang’s Company Ltd. recalls Delizia brand Vegetarian Ham (500g; Lot code 81610; UPC 8 16432 00529 8) due to undeclared gluten and wheat. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia.

Allergy Alert: Sher Produce recalls various Sher the Love brand Fruit and Veggie Squares due to improperly declared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Mother Dairy recalls Mother Dairy brand Paneer Fresh Cheese (340g; Best before 2022/10/25; UPC 6 98708 98763 3) due to E. coli contamination. The recalled product was sold in Alberta.

Food Safety Recall: Service Alimentaire Desco Inc. recalls Best Buy brand Chicken Tournedos with Bacon (1.15 kg; Best before 2023-AL-25, 2023-AL-26, 2023-JN-06, 2023-JN-07 & 2023-JN-09; UPC 0 55742 56757 1) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of bone). The recalled product was sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Food Safety Recall: Caldic Canada Inc. recalls Supherb Farms brand IQF Dill (35 pound; Product codes 035720-11.19.21 & 035731-11.19.21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Ontario.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut reports 21 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis in an outbreak of unknown origin that began at the end of March 2022. Most of the cases have occurred in the Capital Region and Zealand Region.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Dirk Rossmann GmbH recalls enerBIO Haferfreude Smoothie / Organic oatmeal smoothie (All Best before dates) due to undeclared sesame, peanuts and other nuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls La Provençale brand Kuddelfleck préparé (350g & 1000g; Article numbers 519077, 510364, 513092) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls Ruz Ha Du brand Quatre Quart à partager (450g & 750g; Lots B164 to B199; Best before 29/08/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls AUCHAN RAPE DE POULET NATURE / Grated chicken, plain (2X75g; Use by 09/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): T & T FOODS recalls TRS brand Poudre de curry madras piquant / Hot Madras curry powder (400g x 10; Lot 2022069773; Best before 30/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS CLERMONT Viandes CLERMONT recalls 2 oreilles supérieures cuites au bouillon VPF sous atmosphère protectrice / 2 ears cooked in broth (Lot 22012495117; Use by 06/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI recalls TOQUES & TARTES brand Crêpes sucrées parfum vanille / Sweet crepes, vanilla flavour (600g; All Lots; Use by 29/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA recalls Cora brand Râpé de jambon fumé / Grated smoked ham (2 x 75g; Lot code starting with 2232110; Use by 07/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls Ruz Ha Du brand Barre pâtissière à partager / Pastry bar (450g, 600g, 800g; Lots B164 to B199; Best before 09/10/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls Ty Délice brand Barre pâtissière à partager / Pastry bar (600g; Lot B185; Best before 02/09/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls Matéo brand Barre pâtissière à partager / Pastry bar (600g; Lots B165 & B192; Best before 12/09/2022 & 09/10/2022, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls Ty Mam Goz brand Barre pâtissière à partager / Pastry bar (800g; Multiple lots and date codes) due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Trinitaine recalls BDG+ brand Barre pâtissière marbrée à partager / Marbled pastry bar (500g; Multiple lots and date codes) due to foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRUNO RUEL recalls CHIPOLATAS OIGNONS PERSIL CHAIR OIGNONS PERSIL TOULOUSE OIGNONS PERSIL / Sausages with onions and parsley (Use by 18/08/ 2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunnes Stores recalls Dunnes Stores Oyster Cut Irish Chicken Thighs (990g; Use by 18 Aug 2022; Product of Ireland) due to incorrect cooking instructions.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cérélia Belgium recalls Crêpes au lait frais / Crepes with fresh milk (10 x 60g; Best before 27/08/2022;  30/08/2022; 31/08/2022; 01/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Eridanous Greek Style Smoked Mackerel Fillet with Olives and Oregano with Soy Oil (150g; Lot #01063402062022; Best before 02 January 2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Star Distribution (UK) Ltd recalls Karmen’s Cake Zone Sponge Cake (600g; Batch codes B164, B165, B172, B185, B186, B192, B196 and B199; Best before 11 September 2022, 12 September 2022, 19 September 2022, 03 October 2022, 09 October 2022, 13 October 2022 and 16 October 2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Recalls and Alerts: July 28-29, 2022

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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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA continues to investigate consumer complaints of gastrointestinal illness and abnormal liver function that may be attributable to eating Daily Harvest French Lentil & Leek Crumbles frozen product. FDA has received 329 reports of illness, including 113 hospitalizations.

Allergy Alert: Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections recalls Milk Chocolate Blueberries (8-oz pouch; Expiry date April 5, 2023; UPC 81321300430) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall: Danny’s Sub and Pizza (dba Danny’s Cuban Pizza) recalls approximately 19,275 pounds of frozen meat pizza products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Lyons Magnus LLC recalls 53 nutritional and beverage products due to the potential for microbial contamination, including from the organism Cronobacter sakazakii. Preliminary root cause analysis shows that the products did not meet commercial sterility specifications. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Daniel Chocolates and Groove Chocolate Inc. recall certain dark chocolate bars due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Casablanca inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls pastries and bakery products sold up to 27 July 2022 due to a food safety hazard. Consumers who purchased products from this location should either discard them or return them to the store.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): De Zaligheden recalls Chipolata de campagne / Country sausage (500g; Use by 31-07-2022, 03-08-2022 & 04-08-2022) due to undeclared eggs.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Flavori international recalls Flavori brand épices couscous 7 légumes / 7-vegetable couscous spices (100g; Lot M09102004; Best before 25/11/2024) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Allergy Alert (Finland): Mums Oy recalls Fallero Roasted beetroot and Fallero Pea – Kale (210g; Products dated 31.7., 2.8., 7.8. and 9.8. 2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (France): BJORG ET COMPAGNIE recalls Bjorg brand Muesli superfruits (375g; Lot A1 05/05 8:30 to A1 05/05 16:00; Best before 03/09/ 2023) due to undeclared soy and hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Niococktails srl recalls Nio Cocktails – Mai Tai (100 ml; Product of Italy) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Eskigel s.r.l. recalls Decò brand 6 Lemon Stecchi con bastoncino alla liquirizia / 6 Lemon sticks with licorice (480g (6 x 80g); Lots LTE 2186, LTE 2192, LTE 2193, LTE 2200 & LTE 2201; Best before 05/2024) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Niococktails srl recalls Nio Cocktails – Mai Tai (100 ml; Product of Italy) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): De Zaligheden recalls Chipolata de campagne / Country sausage (500g; Use by 31-07-2022, 03-08-2022 & 04-08-2022) due to undeclared eggs.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand ROTI FILET DINDE FICELE / Roasted turkey tenderloin (Use by 07-08-2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRUITS ROUGES & CO recalls FRUITS ROUGES & Co. brand Framboises surgelées / Frozen raspberries (500g; Lot 34073001; Best before 18/11/2023) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE LA CAPRARIUS recalls LA CAPRARIUS brand TOMME DE BREBIS AU FENUGREC / Sheep’s milk cheese with fenugreek (Lot 20 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUD VENDEE DISTRIBUTION LECLERC recalls ELPOZO brand Longanisse douce / Sweet Spanish pork sausage (Lot 09RR080000021372; Use by 15/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE FROMAGER DES HALLES recalls Tomme fraîche fermière / Fresh farm cheese (Lot 1607; Use by 09/08/2022) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ARRIVE SAS recalls MAÎTRE COQ brand Nuggets de Poulet / Chicken nuggets (1 kg; Lot 2P22201; Use by 12/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): DöllingHareico Fleisch- und Wurstwaren GmbH & Co. KG recalls ja! Delikatess Cervelatwurst / Cervelat sausage slices (200g; Best before 15.08.2022) due to foreign matter contamination (part of conveyor belt).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cactus recalls three Cactus brand burgers due to E. coli O157 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): PARKnSHOP (HK) Limited recalls CASINO brand Hazelnut Filled Biscuit (125g; Best before April 18, 2023; Product of France) due to undeclared peanuts.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Middle East Ltd recalls Algota brand Sesame Tahini (all packaging size variations; Batches 498 & 359; Product of Syria) due to possible Salmonella contamination.