Tag: E. coli

Recalls and Alerts: May 23–26, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: Washington State Department of Health is reporting four additional cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections, according to a report published in Food Safety News. The state has stated that the illnesses likely are linked to consumption of organic yogurt produced by Pure Eire Dairy

Public Health Alert Update: USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issues a public health alert for approximately 130,860 pounds of frozen fully cooked, diced chicken products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the FSIS notice for a complete list of the affected products.

Allergy Alert: Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. recalls Full Circle Organic Microwave Popcorn Salted (9.9 oz; Best by APR 09 22 N2; UPC 36800-40611) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Giant Eagle, Inc. recalls Chicken Street Taco Kits (Sell-by dates throiugh 05/28/21; PLU 56598) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Legacy Food Company, Inc. recalls approximately 67,895 pounds of beef jerky due to undeclared sesame oil. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete llist of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Randall Foods, Inc. recalls Hurst brand Fully Cooked Great Northern Beans (48-oz glass jar; Lot #TGN19253; Best by 9/9/2022; UPC 0 256012 0) due to manufacturing deviations that may pose a potential health risk.

Canada

Food Safety Alert: CFIA warns the public not to consume Our Father’s Farm brand apricot kernel products due to risk of cyanide poisoning. Please refer to the Food Safety Alert for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Produits Africa recalls two Sauce MbaMbi products because the conditions under which they were prepared and packaged may render them unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Comptoir La Boustifaille recalls SOUPE AUX LÉGUMES ORDINAIRE / Regular vegetable soup (1L; Sold up to and including 26 May 2021) due to omission of mandatory “Garder réfrigéré” labeling.

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Europe

Allergy Alert Update (Belgium): Manufacturer recalls Sau Tao brand Amoy Bean Strip noodles (Expiration dates 01/03/2022, 15/03/2022, 21/06/2022, 01/04/2022 & 01/06/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand AH 100% notenpasta amandel / Almond butter (340g; Best before 31/07/2020 ) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Ciloglu recalls Ciloglu brand Kavala – cookies with Almonds (290g; Best by 14/11/2021, 20/09/2021, 07/09/2021, 15/10/2021, 17/03/2022, 01/03/2022, 19/01/2022) due to undeclared peanuts and hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Bearnaisesås / Bearnaise sauce (400g; Best before 02-08-2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Liroy B.V. recalls Sau Tao (Sun Shun Fuk) ST Amoy Bean Strip (36x250g bag; Lot #252130; Best before 01 March 2022) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls LES VIGNES MARINES brand Moule de corde filière ile Dumet élevage France / Mussels (Lots 20210515 & 20210516; Best before dates from 23/05/2021 to 24/05/2021) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls LES VIGNES MARINES brand Moule de corde bio élevage France / Organic Mussels (Lots 20210515 & 20210516; Best before dates from 23/05/2021 to 24/05/2021) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PERLANDIS Centre Leclerc recalls Kerméné brand Museau de porc barde VPF / Pork muzzle (Lot #11652420; Best by 21/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BISCUITERIE DE BOURGOGNE recalls BISCUITERIE DE BOURGOGNE brand Mini Tuiles (150g & 250g; Multiple varieties and lot codes; Best by between 14/02/2021 and 04/08/2021) due to foreign matter (metal wire) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Zentrale Handelsgesellschaft mbH recalls “Jeden Tag” Paprikasalami (200g; Batch #1104; Best by 29.05.2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Matarkompaní ehf. recalls Preppup brand Kjúklingapasta / Chicken pasta (Batch #L 112; Best before 25.05.21) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): HKScan recalls Scan Skåneleverpastej (150g; Best before 2021-07-03, 2021-07-11 and 2021-07-12) due to omission of nitrite during production.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Asda recalls Vegetable Cous Cous (500g; All date codes up to and including 03 June 2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own brands Ltd recalls Pams brand Cassava Vege Crisps Original (150g; Best before: 19 OCT 21) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Back Country Foods Ltd recalls Back Country Cuisine brand Chicken, Corn and Noodle Soup (60g; Best before 18 MAR 2025) due to undeclared sesame.

Recalls and Alerts: May 16–19, 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: Kraft Heinz Foods Company recalls approximately 13,504 pounds of a frozen foodservice soup product due to undeclared milk and eggs. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete description of the affected products.

Allergy Alert: Torn Ranch, LLC recalls Torn Ranch Organic Dark Chocolate Blueberries (18-oz bags; Lot code 1271; Best by 05/07/22; UPC 036412020169) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall Update: Faribault Foods, Inc. recalls certain lot codes of 15-oz cans of S&W Organic Black Beans, O Organic Brand Black Beans, and O Organic Brand Chili Beans, because the cans may have a compromised hermetic seal. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Restaurant Les Pyrénées recalls various soup products packed in glass jars due to absence of mandatory “Garder réfrigéré” label instruction. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie B. Poirier inc recalls Fromage gruyère / Gruyère cheese (variable weights; Sold up to and including 19 May 2021) due to lack of labeling to indicate the cheese was made from raw (unpasteurized) milk.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Du Fée mains recalls Du Fée mains brand Pâte à tartiner artisanale et Pâte à tartiner au Pralin / Artisanal spread and Praline spread (212g; Best before June 2021 and September 2021) due to undeclared soy and milk.

Allergy Alert (France): COUNTRY FARM FACTORY BARONNY’S  recalls Baronny’s brand Rooibos La Roche aux fées due to undeclared barley malt (gluten). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): WH Smith recalls Simpleas Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar Pea Snacks (23g; Batch code 119 21; Best before 29 April 2022) due to undeclared barley, oats and wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL CHEVALLIER recalls a range of MAISON CHEVALLIER brand meals packed in glass jars due to multiple potential health risks. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE DE DISTRIBUTION D’YFFINIAC SAS SDY HYPER U  recalls FILET DE MAQUEREAU EN FRAIS EMBALLÉ LIBRE SERVICE FILET DE MAQUEREAU AU RAYON TRADITIONNEL / Mackerel fillets (Lot #1118411229; Use by 05/05/2021) due to presence of histamine.

Food Safety Recall (France): JUGLARET JEAN recalls juglaret jean michel brand tomme fermiere / raw milk cheese (Lots from 4 March 2021 to 6 April 2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Bio brand Poivrons Piquillo entiers / Whole piquillo peppers (212 ml / 185g; Lot #L9289Z; Best before 16/12/2024) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BIOCOOP recalls three varieties of BioCoop brand Boudin noir sausages due to foreign matter (pieces of soft plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FURIC MAREE  recalls Coques moyennes / Medium cockles (Lots shipped 11 May 2021 and 12 May 2021) due to presence of marine biotoxins.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS THAERON FILS  recalls Thaëron brand cockles (Multiple package sizes and lot codes) due to presence of marine biotoxins. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Thaëron recalls Thaëron brand cockles (Multiple package sizes and lot codes) due to presence of marine biotoxins. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Mr. Cake Ltd recalls Halva spread (500g; All expiration dates up to and including 08/09/22) and Latte Nochula spread – Kinder Bueno (500g; All expiration dates up to and including 11/01/22) due to undeclared sesame and milk, respectively.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Surti Indian Samosa Limited recalls Surti brand Paneer cottage cheese (Various weights between 200g and 500g; Best before 30JUN21) due to possible E. coli contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: April 25—28, 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

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA reports that the outbreak of acute non-viral hepatitis in Southern Nevada has grown to include eleven confirmed and one suspect case. The illnesses are associated with consumption of Real Water brand bottled Alkaline Water.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is working with the CDC to identify the source of an outbreak of fifteen E. coli O145:H28 illnesses. No other details have been released.

Allergy Alert: Basic Grain Products, Inc. recalls Kroger and Stop & Shop brand’s Caramel Rice Cakes due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Velvet Ice Cream recalls all of its ice cream and sherbet products made on or after March 24, 2021 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Française recalls all raw meats and ready-to-eat food items prepared in the store because the recalled items may be unfit for human consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (SWEDEN): An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections that has sickened 32 people in 15 counties has been linked to consumption of Eldorado brand Chocolate Wafers.

Allergy Alert Update (Belgium): Scoop BC recalls Akiié brand Piment—red, yellow and green varieties (110 ml and 228 ml; All lot codes and expiration dates) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): JOUETS BROZE FILS SA recalls UPYAA brand TETES BRULEES LA FABRIK A FIL (550g; All lot codes; Expiration date 09/2022) due to undeclared barley (gluten).

Allergy Alert (France): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Jus ABC de Raisin / Grape juice (6x20cl; Use by 28/08/2021, 28/09/2021. 28/11/2021, 28/01/2022 & 28/02/2022) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert Update (Ireland): Savana Milk Chocolate Raisins (175g; Batch codes 0120239 and 0121015; Best before 04/08/2021 and 22/02/2022) contains undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert Update (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand Jus ABC de Raisin / Grape juice (6x20cl; Use by 28/08/2021, 28/09/2021. 28/11/2021, 28/01/2022 & 28/02/2022) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK ): Hotel Chocolat recalls Summer Desserts Sleekster chocolates (365g; All batches; Best before 31 October 2021) due to undeclared egg, wheat (gluten), hazelnuts and walnuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Hoffmans Foods recalls Hoffman’s Chopped Herring (150g; Batch code 21098; Use by 13 May 2021) due to undeclared egg and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls La Bio Idea brand Pesto Siciliano (Lot #LE 2881 FCP9; Expiration date 10/2023) due to potential foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Industry recalls HUSK brand Psyllium-Frøskaller, Psyllium – Mavebalance and FiberHUSK psyllium-husk products (All lot codes and expiration dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie des Frisonnes recalls Fromagerie des Frisonnes brand Le Délice de Marguerite cheese made from raw cow’s milk (Lot #100221; Best before 25/04/ 2021) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls L’ATELIER POISSONNERIE brand MOULE CORDE BIO ÉLEVÉES EN FRANCE / Mussels (Lot 20210418; Use by 26/04/2021) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Intermarché and E. Leclerc recall Tresse poulet à la provençale / Braided chicken pastry (120g; Lot #000021112; Use by 22/05/2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of hard, white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Jeca brand Terrine aux tomates séchées et herbes méditerranéennes / Mediterranean style terrine with dry tomatoes and herbs (2.8 kg; Lot #21041610200; Use by 26/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Supermarché Match recalls SAINT GERY brand PETIT SALE LILLOIS (Lot #111354; Use by 06/05/2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc–Harly recalls chair à saucisse vrac / Bulk sausage meat (Sold between 14/04/2021 and 18/04/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): René MEYER recalls Saucissons sec de dinde / Dry turkey sausage (Bulk package; Lot #0682117; Use by 18/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): René Meyer recalls Presskopf (Bulk; Lot #0982105; Use by 26/04/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FERME DE RECULFORT EARL recalls EARL Ferme de Reculefort brand Aperifrom’ nature et aromatisés Fromage lactique sec, mi-sec / plain, flavoured and lactic dry and semi-moist cheeses due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Iceland Luxury 4 Hoisin Duck Quarter Pounder Burgers (454g; Best before 20/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): CARREFOUR ROMÂNIA S.A. recalls SORICI PORC FELIAT SI CONDIMENTAT / Sliced and spiced pork (Lot 72; Use by 04.05.2021) and SORICI PORC PARLIT RULAT / Rolled pork (Lot 72; Use by 04.05.2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Hamburgare, fryst / Hamburger, frozen (20 x 90g / 1800g; Best before 2022-02-13) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Yaad Sweets Ltd. recalls Bitter chocolate stuffed with nougat and Bitter chocolate with nut fragments (100g; all expiration dates up to and including: 27.01.2022) due to undeclared milk.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Chemist Warehouse NZ recalls Bondi Protein Co brand Vegan Protein Bar, Chocolate flavour (60g; Best before 14.03.22 and 04.02.22) and Bondi Protein Co brand Vegan Protein Bar, Salted caramel flavour (60g; Best before 29.01.22.) due to undeclared peanuts.