Tag: E. coli O26

Recalls and Alerts: April 26-27, 2022

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA is conducting an on-site inspection as part of its investigation into 446 adverse event reports associated with dry cereal. Although the agency has not identified the brand, variety or manufacturer, the website iwaspoisoned.com has received more than 6,400 reports of illness associated with consumption of Lucky Charms cereal.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA is investigating 6 adverse event reports associated with an unspecified meal replacement drink. The agency has initiated a traceback investigation and is collecting and analyzing samples.

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: FSIS issues a public health alert due to concerns that specific ground beef products may be adulterated with E. coli O26. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The problem was discovered after a consumer submitted a retail package of ground beef produced by Empire Packing bearing a use or freeze by date of “December 24, 2021” to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis. The consumer reported previously becoming ill but did not get tested for E coli.  The third-party laboratory confirmed the ground beef sample was positive for E. coli O26.                                 

Food Safety Recall: Lakeside Refrigerated Services recalls approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: TJX Canada recalls Pimlico Confectioners brand Vegan Fine Hazelnut Truffles (110g; Lot #16840142200; Best before 01/14/2024; UPC 5 060380 694614) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Retailers recall GRAINES DE PAVOT BLEU BIOLOGIQUES / Organic blue poppy seeds (variable weights; Sold up to 25 April 2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Charcuterie chez Vito (Montréal, QC) recalls GRUYÈRE SWISS / Swiss Gruyère cheese (Sold up to 27 April 2022) due to absence of label information stating that the cheese was made from raw milk.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Q & Queen International Trading recalls Chtoura Garden brand Cooked Fava Beans – Recette palestinienne / Palestinian recipe (400g; Expiration date 04/2024) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Tayaba group recalls ALL4TRADE – ZINE brand Bulgur grof bruin / Coarse brown bulgur (800g; Expiration date 10/2022) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Chocolade pasta / Chocolate paste (400g; Best before 31-08-2022) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Chocolade pasta / Chocolate paste (400g; Best before 31-08-2022) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand BROWNIES Pépites de chocolat / Chocolate-chip brownies (300g; Multiple lots and expiration dates) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Cordons bleus de poulet / Chicken cordons bleu (200g / pkg of 2; Lot 29022095B; Use by 30/04/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): FJORD KING ENTREPRISE IAA recalls LA SAUMONERIE DE CHOISY brand TARAMA AUX OEUFS DE TRUITE / Trout eggs (100g; Lot 1563; Use by dates between 30/04/2022 and 21/05/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MADISSO SUPER U recalls Fabriqué sur place Pieds de Porc Vinaigrette / Pigs feet vinaigrette (Use by 18/04/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Thierry Schweitzer recalls SOBOVIA brand Salade italienne (400g; Lot 22102-104; Use by 02/05/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Thierry Schweitzer recalls SOBOVIA Pâté de viande lamelles / Sliced meat pâté (Lot 22102-101; Use by 12/05/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALAISONS DES BELIERS DEBEAUVOORDER recalls Roulade à la pistache / Pistachio roulade (Lot 220407000; Use by 24/05/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CITADIS LECLERC recalls Steak haché de boeuf vendu à la demande au rayon boucherie traditionnelle Ground beef steak sold on demand in the traditional butcher’s department (Available 24/01/2022 to 24/04/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Piatti Freschi Italia SpA recalls Arte Gastronomica  Lasagne al Ragu’ / Lasagna with meat sauce (1 kg; Lot T902220510; Best before 10-05-2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Piatti Freschi Italia SpA recalls BONTAL Lasagne al Ragu’ / Lasagna with meat sauce (1 kg; Lot T902220510; Best before 10-05-2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Food Safety Authority orders recall of Alburj brand Halva (6x 800 g; Best before 09.07.2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand BROWNIES Pépites de chocolat / Chocolate-chip brownies (300g; Multiple lots and expiration dates) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): PLUS recalls PLUS Hollandse tomatensoep met extra gehaktballetjes / Tomato soup with extra meatballs (570 ml; Lot L20212; Best before 21-7-2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination in the meatballs (pieces of hard plastic).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall Update (Israel): Strauss extends its previous recalls to include all Elite Chocolate factory products, Elite cakes, waffles, energy cereal snacks, energy-coated chocolate chips, chewing gum and toffee candies (All expiration dates) after Salmonella was found in two samples. The company has suspended operations in its Nof Hagalil facility pending correction of the deficiencies that led to the contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Unilever Israel recalls multiple ice cream products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled items were manufactured using chocolate supplied by Strauss. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): The Community Co-operative Store (Nuriootpa) recalls Barossa Fresh Lamb Mince (approx. 500g; Best before 25/04/22) and Barossa Fresh Premium Beef Mince No Preservatives Added (approx. 600-800g; Best before 25/04/22) due to foreign matter (plastic and metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Kiwi Organic Dairy Equities Ltd recalls Ours Truly brand Organic Full Cream A3™ Milk (3 L; Best before 30/04/22) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: March 17-18, 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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United States

Allergy Alert: Cavendish Farms Corporation recalls Original Hash Brown Patties (42.3 oz; Best before 2024 FE 01; UPC 0 56210 34217 1) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert: The Salsa Texan recalls Coconut Flour Tortillas with “Gluten Free” on the package label due to undeclared wheat. No lot code or expiration date information was provided in the recall notice. The recalled tortillas were distributed nationwide through the mail, following orders made via the social media platforms, FaceBook and Instagram. The tortillas also were sold at various Farmers Markets in Texas the months of August and September 2021. 

Food Safety Recall: Continental Mills recalls Kroger Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix (2 lb; Lots KX2063 and KX2064; Best by 09/01/2023 and 09/02/2023) due to foreign matter (fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line) contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Charcuterie Europe-Déli (L’Île-Perrot, QC) recalls Porc confit / Pork confit (500 ml & 1 L: All units sold up to 16 March 2022) due to absence of mandatory storage temperature information on the product label.

Food Safety Recall: Épicerie Le Butterblume (Montréal, QC) recalls GRAVLAX DE SAUMON MAISON / Homemade salmon gravlax (Sold up to 16 March 2022) due to absence of expiration date information.

Food Safety Recall: La Boulangerie Owl’s Bread (Potton, QC) recalls LE CASSOULET DE OWL’S BREAD / Stew (1L; Sold up to 17 March 2022) because the product may not be safe to consume.

Food Safety Recall: Gourmand traiteur (Des Côtés Gourmands inc., Belœil, QC) recalls various soups and sauces (Sold up to 17 March 2022) because the products may not be safe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE): Santé Publique France has established a possible link between an outbreak of 27 serious E. coli infections leading to HUS and the consumption of Buitoni Fraîch’Up frozen pizzas. Two children have died so far during the course of this outbreak. Consumers are urged to not purchase or serve the implicated pizzas and to destroy any of the product that may be in their freezers.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Sau Tao ST Spinach Noodles (454g; All dates) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Wojnar´s Wiener Leckerbissen Delikatessenerzeugung GmbH recalls Green Heart BIO Frischecreme Natur / Unflavoured organic fresh cream (Lots 039, 046 & 054; Best before 06.04.22, 13.04.22 & 21.04.22, respectively) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Germany): KoRo Handels GmbH recalls KoRo Bio Cashewmus / Organic cashew butter (250g; Lots E213278 & E217689; Best before 31.01.2024 and 31.07.2024, respectively) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Liroy B.V. recalls Sau Tao ST Spinach Noodles (454g; All dates) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Liroy B.V. recalls Sau Tao ST Spinach Noodles (454g; All dates) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Liroy B.V. recalls Sau Tao ST Spinach Noodles (454g; All dates) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (France): NESTLE FRANCE Buitoni recalls all varieties of FRaich’Up frozen pizza purchased before the end of March (All best before dates between 01/06/2021  and 31/03/2023) due to possible E. coli O26 contamination. This recall results from the investigation of an outbreak of serious E. coli illnesses and HUS (see Outbreak Investigation Update, above).

Food Safety Recall (France): AGIS recalls AUCHAN brand 4 nems crevettes, merlu, crabe / 4 spring rolls with prawns, hake and crab meat (300g; Lot H22.066; Use by 04/04/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ELICO Intermarché recalls Jambon cuit supérieur / Superior cooked ham (Lot 421; Use by 19/03/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA VESOUL recalls Jambon cuit supérieur fumé, vendu à la coupe / Superior smoked cooked ham, sold by the slice (Sold between 05/03/2022 and 08/03/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALIMENTATION GROS IMPORT DIFFUS RHONE-A EPICERIE recalls CHAO’AN brand Nouilles asiatiques / Asian noodles (400g; Lot 20210706; Best before 06/07/2023) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA SODIBAG LECLERC recalls Leclerc sapiac brand Joue de porc à mijoter / Pork cheek for stewing (Use by 10/03/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Die Zentrale Handelsgesellschaft mbH recalls “Jeden Tag” Mozzarella gerieben / Grated mozzarella (250g; Best before 03.05.2022 and 07.05.2022) due to foreign matter (hard plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): GOLDSTEIG Käsereien Bayerwald GmbH recalls GOLDSTEIG Mozzarella schnittfest gerieben / Grated, firm mozzarella (200g; Best before 30.04.22 and 06.05.22) due to foreign matter (hard plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Industry withdraws KANG SHI FU Pickled Vegetables Beef Flavor Instant Noodle Bowl (122g; Product of China), KANG SHI FU Pickled Vegetables Beef Flavor Instant Noodle Packet (117g / pack of 5; Product of China) and one additional product (Name not available in English; 125g; Product of China) due to unhygienic processing.

Recalls and Alerts: June 24-25, 2021

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.

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: CDC reports six confirmed cases of Salmonella Weltevreden infections in Arizona (2) and Nevada (4), with two hospitalized. The outbreak has been linked to consumption of frozen, cooked shrimp supplied by Avanti Frozen Foods.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports 474 Salmonella infections (311 new), 103 hospitalizations and one death linked to contact with or handling of backyard poultry. Outbreak cases have been reported in 46 states.

Public Health Alert: FDA advises consumers not to purchase or eat Little Hatch’s ready to eat Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip, Queso, Spicy Queso, Roasted Chili Salsa Medium and Roasted Chili Salsa Hot sold in 13.5 oz or 14 oz containers due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA is issuing this alert because the agency is concerned with the firm’s ongoing Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd recalls certain consignments of various sizes of frozen cooked, peeled, deveined, shrimp (with some packaged with cocktail sauce) sold in various unit sizes, due to potential Salmonella contamination after the company’s product was associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Weltevreden infections. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Dole Diversified North America, Inc. recalls multiple package sizes and lot codes of Dole™ Fresh Blueberries due to potential Cyclospora contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: Searay Foods Inc. recalls Thai Best brand Thailand Black Tiger Shrimp Size 16-20 (see recall notice for packaging and lot code details) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert Update: Nestlé Canada Inc. recalls Nestlé brand Drumstick Vanilla Chocolate Swirl Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones (4 x 120 ml; Batch code 10530375; Best before 2022-FE-22; UPC 0 55000 38384 4) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Save-On-Foods LP recalls Dole brand Fresh Packed Blueberries (multiple pack sizes and lot codes) due to potential Cyclospora contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa – Plain / Traditional (454g; Lot #184 34520; Best before 01/DE/22; UPC 7 70338 10055 9) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Carrefour Market – groupe Mestdagh recalls Brochette de mini boulettes / mini meatballs on skewers (All lots; All expirations dates up to 26/06/2021) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Colruyt recalls boucherie Colruyt salade de poulet / chicken salad (Use by 05/07/2021) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Markey vleeshandel NV recalls Markey brand araignée fumé / smoked beef (~1-1.5 kg; Lot #21210043; Expiration date 02/09/2021) and Markey brand Bacon fumé / smoked bacon (12 slices/package; Lot #21210043; Expiration date 20/07/2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Sushi Ran B.V. recalls various sushi products due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Comme des Papas recalls Comme des Papas brand Parmentier petit pois poulet 12 mois / Puréed chicken and peas, baby food for 12 months (200g; Lot #14082021; Use by 14/08/2021) due to possible foreign matter (small piece of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CRUSTA C recalls Crevettes entières cuites réfrigérées calibre 20/30 / Whole cooked refrigerated shrimp, 20/30 size (2 kg; Lot #9211650230; Use by 24/06/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINT PIERRE U express Die recalls Merguez sausages (Lot #1 11250207; Use by 21/05/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINT PIERRE U express Die recalls Chipolatas sausages (Lot #4 171130; Use by 21/05/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL GOUPIL recalls Ferme de la Heurtaudière brand beurre / butter (250g; Lot #04.07.21; Use by 04/07/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURL YASAR BOUCHERIE YASAR recalls FABRICATION MAISON brand SAUCISSE DE VOLAILLE CRUE / Raw poultry sausages (Lots 9351115800, F1096001 and Batch/21/0321) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FINIMAINE SUPER U recalls FOURNISSEUR HOMARD ATLANTIQUE brand LONGE DE THON ALBACORE / Albacore tuna filet (Lot 39; Use by 12/06/2021) due to histamine contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS NEAU recalls Pierre Neau brand Saumon irlandais fumé bio / Organic Irish smoked salmon (2 slices/pkg and 4 slices/pkg; Lot #111310026; Use by 12/06/2021 and 15/06/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NATURALIA FRANCE recalls NATURALIA brand SALADE DE LENTILLES CORAIL, RAISINS ET SARRASIN GRILLE / Coral, lentil, raisins and grilled buckwheat salad (200g; Lot #A21159; Use by 26/06/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA FROMAGERIE DU QUERCY recalls LA FROMAGERIE DU QUERCY brand ROCAMADOUR AOP cheese (3 x 35g; Lot 131-1; Best before 24/06/2021) due to possible E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LEVIGNAL INTERMARCHE recalls fabrication maison brand Merguez sausage (Lot BF 1939202341/AG 50494; Use by 15/06/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Food Safety Authority of Ireland announces recall of HELIO Sezam łuskany / Shelled sesame seeds (200g; Batch code 65112; Best before 30/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Bijin sushi (204g; All Best before dates up to and including 25/06/2021) and Ichiban sushi (373g; All Best before dates up to and including 25/06/2021) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK-Wales specific): Happy Hounds Wales Ltd recalls certain types of frozen raw dog food due to Salmonella contamination.