Recalls and Alerts: December 28-29, 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: FDA has opened a traceback investigation into an eleven-case outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses. No food source has been identified as yet.

Allergy Alert: Dianne’s Fine Desserts recalls Sienna® Chocolate Decadent Brownies (3.06 kg; Lot #6Z1L24) due to undeclared pecans.

Food Safety Recall: Relish Foods, Inc recalls Frozen Pacific Fusion Brand Tuna Steaks (10 oz; Production code R11G2821D22A D2091A; Best before July 2023) due to potential for elevated levels of histamine. The recalled products were distributed in Northern California and made for sale at Save Mart Supermarkets and Lucky Stores from October 6th, 2021 potentially up to December 27th, 2021.

Food Safety Recall: Poppies International, Inc. recalls Delizza Choc Enrobed 30 ct (400g; Lots L1J5021 & L1K5021; Best before 06/09/2023; UPC 6 76670 00402 2), Delizza Cream Puffs 30 ct (375g; Lots L2N5021 & L2O5021; Best before 06/10/2023; UPC 6 76670 00107 6) and Delizza Cream Puffs 120 ct (1.5 kg; Lots L32E5021 & L32F5021; Best before 06/07/2023; UPC 6 76670 00800 6) due to possible foreign matter (small metal fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update: HAIFA SMOKED FISH recalls Turbot Cold Smoked (8-oz pkgs; Lots 97, 223, 246, 299 & 321) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Pastasaus spinazie room / Creamy spinach pasta sauce (275g; Best before 28-01-2022) due to undeclared eggs.

Allergy Alert (Germany): ENCINGER SK s.r.o. recalls K-Classic Schoko Rosinen in Vollmilchschokolade / Milk chocolate-covered raisins (200g; Lot #E06210705D; 23/07/2022; Product of Slovakia) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Pastasaus spinazie room / Creamy spinach pasta sauce (275g; Best before 28-01-2022) due to undeclared eggs.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH Gingerbreadman koekjes / Gingerbread cookies (125g; Best before 01-02-2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BCT 500 recalls Rôti de porc farci / Stuffed pork roast (~800g; Lot #21355-8810; Use by 29/12/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Germany): Klaas + Pitsch Fleisch- & Wurstwaren GmbH recalls multiple products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Queso de cabra cheese (Best before 03/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Gingerbreadman koekjes / Gingerbread cookies (125g; Best before 01-02-2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Dekamarkt and Dirk recall 1 de Beste Luxe vis borrelschotel / Fish snack (Expiration dates up to and including 03-01-2022) due to potential for damaged package seals.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Amer Ahmad Ben Salim recalls Mixed Gurayba (500g; Expiration date 19.04.2022; Produced by Sweet Gida, Turkey) due to undeclared wheat (gluten), nuts (pistachios), sesame seeds, and soy.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Delicatessen Artisanal Ltd. recalls Rosette sausage product, sliced (100g; Expiry dates 12.03.22 to 15.03.22 inclusive) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Manukau recalls specific batches and flavours of Pams and Pak’n Save Hot Roasted Chickens (Sold on 29 December 2021) due to possible contamination by a cleaning agent. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalled salad mix blamed for Listeria monocytogenes outbreak

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), together with state and local partners and the CDC, is investigating an outbreak of ten Listeria monocytogenes illnesses in eight states.

The onset dates for illnesses linked to the outbreak strain range from July 26, 2016 to October 19, 2021.

The outbreak strain is a genetic match for the Listeria monocytogenes recovered from Fresh Express Sweet Hearts salad mix by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARM) during the course of a routine sampling program.

The MDARM issued a Consumer Advisory on December 17, 2021.

In response to the Listeria monocytogenes finding and the outbreak investigation, Fresh Express, Inc. has recalled certain varieties of its branded and private label salad products produced at the company’s Streamwood, Illinois facility.

Fresh Express, Inc. is a division of Chiquita Brands.

Affected brands include: Fresh Express, Giant Eagle, Little Salad Bar, Market District, Marketside, O Organics, Signature Farms, Simply Nature Organic, Weis Fresh From the Field, and Wellsley Farms Organic.

The recall includes all Use-By Dates of fresh salad items with product codes Z324 through Z350. Please refer to the Fresh Express recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

The recalled products were distributed in Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.

Some of the recalled products were also exported to Canada. Please refer to the CFIA recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold in Manitoba and Ontario and also may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

A Repeat Offender

Fresh Express, which has suspended production at its Streamwood facility, has been the source of more than one previous foodborne disease outbreak.

In 2018, more than 500 customers of MacDonald’s in fifteen states were infected with Cyclospora after consuming a packaged romaine lettuce/carrot mix supplied to the restaurant chain by Fresh Express.

In December 2019, Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits were identified as the source of an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in the United States and Canada.

And on October 20, 2020, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to the company as a result of the agency’s investigation into the source of yet another multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis that was traced back to bagged salad mixes produced at the Streamwood production plant.

On November 10, 2021, the FDA issued a Close-out Letter acknowledging the company’s corrective actions to the violations listed in the October 2020 Warning Letter.

What Retailers Need to Know

Stop serving or selling recalled produce, whether it is fresh or frozen. Produce stored at cold temperatures can be contaminated. Listeria monocytogenes can grow even at refrigerated temperatures.
Keep recalled produce away from other foods and from any equipment, utensils, and linens, among other things.
Determine if cross-contamination with other foods may have happened.
Determine the source of the produce, or the supplier if the source of the fresh/frozen produce is unknown.
Follow the instructions from the source or supplier on how to return or dispose of the recalled produce.
Your employees should wash their hands thoroughly after handling recalled produce.
Wash any clothing and linens that have may be contaminated.

What Consumers Need to Know

Mild symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If the more severe form of listeriosis develops, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
People infected with L. monocytogenes may start to see symptoms in a few hours or as long as two to three days after eating contaminated food. More severe forms of listeriosis may take anywhere from three days to three months to develop.
Consult your health care provider if you suspect that you or a family member has developed symptoms that resemble a L. monocytogenes infection.
Discard any of the recalled products or return them to the retailer for a refund.
Wash and sanitize any surfaces in your refrigerator or your kitchen that may have come into contact with one of the recalled products.
Canadian consumers should be on the alert for any recall notices issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. In the meantime, do not purchase, serve or eat any of the products listed on the US recall notice.

For more information, members of the public can contact the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center toll-free line at: 800-242-5472

Recalls and Alerts: December 16-17, 2021

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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.