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Recalls and Alerts: December 9-11, 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

Allergy Alert: Bokhary Foods Inc. recalls GODAVARI brand dried apricots (7 oz and 14 oz clear plastic-film bags; distributed in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut through retail stores between 7/10/2021 and 11/24/21; UPC 0 03658 50001 4  & 0 03657 5001 5, respectively) due to undeclared sulphites.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The Public Health Agency of Canada now has received reports of 79 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness investigated in British Columbia (34), Alberta (28), Saskatchewan (4), Manitoba (11) and Ontario (2). The Ontario cases reported travel to Alberta and British Columbia. Although the source of the outbreak has not yet been confirmed, many of the outbreak victims reported having consumed fresh avocados purchased from grocery stores or served at restaurants before their illness. The avocados were distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Allergy Alert: Belmont Meat Products Ltd. recalls Great Value brand Chicken Burgers (904g / 8 x 113g; All Best Before dates up to and including 2022 JL 27; UPC 6 28915 82529 9) and Belmont Meats brand Chicken Burgers (852g / 6 x 142g; All Best Before dates up to and including 2022 JL 27; UPC 0 60597 38361 0) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Exclusive Candy & Novelty Ltd. recalls multiple Twinkle Baker Décor brand frosting tubes and icing gels due to improperly declared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: La Champignonerie Abitibi (Gallichan, QC) recalls multiple products packed in 250-ml and 500-ml glass jars due to improper processing/packing conditions. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FSA reports that since 2015, there have been almost 900 cases of Salmonella infections linked to the handling of specific frozen mice products used for the feeding of reptiles. The recall listed below is linked to this outbreak investigation. The FSA is instructing reptile owners and others who have a supply of the affected frozen mice to return them to the place of purchase so they can be carefully disposed of. The FSA and partners are also warning people to be extra careful when handling any frozen rodents including mice product and packaging, not just the batches identified, due to the risk of Salmonella from other batches linked to this recall. 

Allergy Alert (France): AGIS recalls AGIS brand Nems au porc / Pork spring rolls (280g; Lot 21/327; Use by 23/12/2021) due to undeclared soy and gluten.

Allergy Alert (France): BIOCOOP recalls BIOCOOP brand CHORIZO FORT SANS SEL NITRITE / Strong chorizo, nitrite-free (~1 kg; Lot 121285223; Best before 20/12/2021) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Arche Naturprodukte GmbH recalls Arche Naturkuche brand Funghi Shiitake / Shiitake mushrooms (40g; Lots 31/08/22 & 30/11/22) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Italy): CASEIFICIO PUGLIESE F.lli Radicci S.p.A. recalls SELEX Vivi Bene brand RICOTTA SENZA LATTOSIO / Lactose-free ricotta (250g; Lot #L21307; Best before 18/12/2021) due to excessive lactose levels.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Chipolata de poulet / Chicken sausages (Lot #211130036 & 211130025; Expiry date 10/12/2021) and Delhaize brand Burger de poulet nature / Chicken burgers (Lot 211130036; Expiry 10/12/2021) due to foreign matter (metal fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Burger de poulet / Chicken burgers (250g; Lots 211130024 & 211130036; Expiry 10/12/2021) due to foreign matter (metal fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Fromage St Nectaire / cheese (220g & 230g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Saint-Nectaire AOP Laitier cheese (Lots GF042GFA + GF042GGA; Use by 22/12/2021, 25/12/2021 & 26/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Colruyt brand Choucroute de Champagne-Ardenne à la graisse d’oie / Sauerkraut with goose fat (600g; Lot 21050611; Best before 14/1/2022) due to foreign matter (metal fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Henglein brand Frische Knöpfle Eierspätzle / Egg dumplings (400g; All lots beginning with 42442; Best before 09/12/2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DENOUAL ROLAND SARL recalls Les Délices de la Belle Noë brand Saucisson sec / Dry sausage (All Best before dates between 31/01/2022 and 27/02/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DENOUAL ROLAND SARL recalls Les Délices de la Belle Noë brand Saucisse sèche / Dry sausage (All Best before dates between 31/01/2022 and 15/02/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SICA SICODIS recalls SICOLY brand Préparation de fruits à l’abricot / Apricot preserves (360g; Lots 525121/01, 525121/02, 525121/03, 525121/04; Best before 23/03/2023) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SERRANO HERNANDEZ RAFAEL Ferme de la Biscarrere recalls el biscarron brand fromage au pate molle / soft cheese (Lot 27/10/2021-8/12/2021; Best by 08/12/2021) due to Staphylococcus and staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE LE CENTURION recalls Saint Nectaire AOP laitier cheese (190g; Lot #GF044GFA; Best before dates from 25/12/2021 to 29/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U SAVEURS brand Cantal Entre Deux AOP au Lait cru / Raw milk cheese (220g; Lots 16821443 & 16821452; Use by 07/12/2021 and 12/12/2021, respectively) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA SODIMON Systeme U recalls Normanville lait cru sur paille 23%mg FE / Raw milk cheese on straw, 23% butterfat (Use by dates from 06/11/2021 to 09/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE LE CENTURION recalls Saint Nectaire AOP laitier cheese (190g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): TREO recalls TREO brand TORRONE/NOUGAT MIX (amande, noix, noix de cajou, pistache) / Torrone / nougat mix with almonds, walnuts, cashews and pistachios (150g; Lot 190921; Best before 30/08/2022) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société Fromagère du Livradois recalls Nouaille brand Cantal entre deux au lait cru / raw milk cheese (Various package formats, lot codes and Best before dates) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Société Fromagère du Livradois recalls Livradois brand Cantal Entre Deux lait cru / raw milk cheese (Intact wheels; Lot 16821; Best before dates between 02/01/2022 and 02/02/2022) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONOPRIX recalls MONOPRIX GOURMET brand Cantal Entre Deux and Gourmet Cantal Entre Deux / raw milk cheese (Lots 16821451 & 16821; Use by 28/11/2021 & 07/12/2021, respectively) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls CARREFOUR Classic brand DUO HARICOTS VERTS & FLAGEOLETS / Stringbeans and green beans (720g; Lots 1470 L:U2M281B07 & 1470 L:U2M272A07; Best before 30/09/2025) due to foreign matter (insect larvae) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fleischerei Beier recalls Bratwurst mit Knoblauch, geräuchert & Bratwurst mit Kümmel / Smoked bratwurst sausage with garlic and Bratwurst sausage with caraway seeds (Produced 22.11.2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gut von Holstein recalls Gut von Holstein Weihnachtskäse 60% Fett i.Tr. / Christmas cheese, 60% fat (Lots 12102021T6, 13102021T6, 14102021T6, 20102021T2, 21102021T2, 26102021T3, 27102021T1; Use by 12.03.2022, 13.03.2022, 14.03.2022, 20.03.2022, 21.03.2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SALUMIFICIO ZERBINI GIOVANNI & FIGLI S.N.C recalls SALAME / Salami (420g; Lot #261021; Best before 31/01/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): ENTREMONT ITALIA SRL recalls CF G300 PLATEAU FORM FRANCESI / French cheese (300g; Mulitple lot codes; Best before 4, 5 & 6 January 2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Colruyt recalls Choucroute de Champagne-Ardenne à la graisse d’oie / Sauerkraut with goose fat (600g; Lot 21050611; Best before 14/1/2022) due to foreign matter (metal fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Chipolata de poulet / Chicken sausages (Lot #211130036 & 211130025; Expiry date 10/12/2021) and Delhaize brand Burger de poulet nature / Chicken burgers (Lot 211130036; Expiry 10/12/2021) due to foreign matter (metal fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Les Fromageries occitanes brand Fromage Saint-Nectaire AOP Laitier cheese (220g; Lots GD013GDA, GD013GDY, GD013GF4, GF017GFA, H0027H0A; Use by dates from 24/12/2021 to 31/12/2021, inclusive) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Monkfield Nutrition recalls all batches of frozen feeder mice products for feeding reptiles due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (South Africa): The Department of Health is investigating possible food poisoning in Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and Gauteng Provinces, following the deaths of an unspecified number of children who allegedly consumed noodles.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Cold Storage Singapore (1983) Pte Ltd recalls Cantorel brand ‘Plateau 5 Fromages cheese product (300g; Best before 3 Jan 2022; Product of France) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: August 28-30, 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.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Rocky Top Farms recalls Cherry Butter fruit butter (10-ounce, clear glass jar; All lots) due to undeclared milk.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): SOCIETE FRANCE VENT recalls Beher brand LOMO IBERIQUE / Cured Spanish-style loin (Lots #2106 & 160621; Use by 15/06/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): SOCIETE DES BISCOTTES FAISSOLE recalls CHABRIOR brand BISCOTTE COMPLETE BIO / Organic whole biscotti (300g; Lot #166.1; Best before 15/06/2022) due to undeclared almonds and hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Bayley and Sage recalls Beher Lomo (cured loin) (100g; All date codes) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Carrefour recalls Tartare de saumon nature FQC / Salmon tartare (Lot #21237; Best before 30/08/2021) and Carpaccio de saumon nature FQC / Salmon carpaccio (Multiple Lot codes and Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot and date codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): Mons Fromager Affineur recalls Mons brand Brie de Normandie au lait cru farci aux noix et noisettes / Raw milk brie stuffed with walnuts and hazelnuts (Lots #310521 & 070621; Use by 21/06/2021 & 28/06/2021, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAJEMON INTERMARCHE recalls steak haché / ground steak (Lot #asfr35360005.ce; Use by 21/08/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls MONOPRIX GOURMET brand ROCAMADOUR AOP cheese (105g (3X35g pkg); Lot 131-1; Best before 24/06/2021) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls CHENE ET FILS brand SALADE DE MUSEAU / Mushroom salad (Sold from 20 August to 22 August) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Tölzer Kasladen GmbH recalls Torta di Noce / Walnut cake (Best before 11.09.2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: June 22-23, 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.

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations? Click on the TAINTED menu at the top of the page to read a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital or print copy to your personal library.

United States

Allergy Alert: Bea Lydecker’s Naturals, Inc. recalls six Living Free brand dietary supplement products due to undeclared soy lecithin (label only declares ‘lecithin’). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Al-Rabih brand Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste (4.54 kg; Lot #129130 27320; Best before 22/SE/04) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Fouquet Morel inc. recalls extra-lean, lean (90%) and semi-lean (85%) ground beef (variable weights; package dates 2021JN13 and 2021JN14) due to E. coli O157 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: La Cabane à sucre Constantin recalls Gravlax de saumon / Salmon gravlax (105g; Product sold up to 21 June 2021) due to inadequate labeling (absence of mandatory “Garder congelé jusqu’à utilisation”).

Food Safety Recall: Marché Balkan (Charcuterie, fromagerie et épicerie Balkan) recalls ADAR brand MAQUEREAU ENTIER FUMÉ À FROID / Cold-smoked whole mackerel (Variable weights; Product sold up to 22 June 2021) because the item was packaged in a manner that may compromise product safety.

Food Safety Recall: Gourmet Végé recalls three varieties of hummus due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Mr Homard recalls TARTINADE DE HOMARD / Lobster tartinade (Product sold up to 17 June 2021) because the product was packaged in a manner that may compromise safety for consumption.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie Carpati inc. recalls various Romanian style cheeses, because they were produced and/or packaged under conditions that may make them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Biofresh Belgium recalls Happy Mrs Jersey brand crème glacée bio « Nuts about Pistache » / Organic ‘Nuts about Pistachio’ ice cream (480 ml; Lot 01/2023 04121) due to undeclared nuts and cashews.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Père Olive SA recalls Hummus classique BIO Père Olive / Père Olive brand classiic organic hummus (175 g; Lot #21160XXXXXXXX; Best before 07/07/2021) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Golden Lion brand shitake séchés / dried shitake mushrooms (100g; Lot 200801; Best before 31.07.2022) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): KGN London Ltd recalls Mr Healthy BBQ Soya Chips (60g; Batch code N1211551; Best before end date November 2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls various Sbegar brand sushi products due to possible foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SICA DES PAYS DE L’AUTAN recalls La ferme des Clauzolles brand Magret de canard sec tranché Magret de canard sec entier / Whole or sliced dried duck breast (Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls Franprix brand ROCAMADOUR AOP raw goat-milk cheese (3 x 35g; Lot #131-1; Best before 24/06/2021) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls LEADER PRICE SELECTION DE NOS REGIONS brand ROCAMADOUR AOP raw goat-milk cheese (3 x 35g; Lot #131-1; Best before 22/06/2021) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls CASINO CA VIENT D’ICI brand ROCAMADOUR AOP raw goat-milk cheese (3 x 35g; Lot #131-1; Best before 24/06/2021) due to E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls COQUILLES AUX CREVETTES A LA COUPE / Cut shrimp (150g; Use by 23/06/2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Le marché brand COQUILLES AUX CREVETTES / Shrimp (300g; Lot #162; Use by 23/06/2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMPAGNIE MONTAGNE NOIRE recalls MONTAGNE NOIRE brand CUISINE CREATIVE – ALLUMETTES DE VIANDE SECHEE AUX CEPES / Dried meat matchsticks with vegetables (70g; Lot 210139556; Use by 08/08/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Pastificio Novella sas recalls pesto genovese senza aglio / Genoese pesto – without garlic (130g; Lot L171; Best before 19.06.2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Green Garden Salads recalls Oriental chickpea salad (3 kg, 500 g and 1 kg. All expiration dates up to and including 30.6.2021) and Tahini salad (3 kg, 500 g; All expiration dates up to and including “last date for use” 15.7.2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Zilzie Wines Pty Ltd recalls Meraki Shiraz 2020 Vintage (750 ml; Lot #L20259) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.