Tag: E. coli

Recalls and Alerts: October 21-22, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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: CDC and FDA have identified ProSource Produce LLC and Keeler Family Farms as potential suppliers of raw onions linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg illness in 37 US states. The investigation into possible additional suppliers is ongoing. See recall notices below for additional information.

Allergy Alert: Smilin’ Bob’s recalls Smilin’ Bob’s Key West Style Original Smoked Fish Dip (8 oz; Best if used by Dec 19, 2021) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: ProSource Produce LLC recalls Whole Raw Red, Yellow, and White Onions Shipped From Chihuahua, Mexico, Between July 1, 2021, and August 31, 2021 due to potential Salmonella contamination. The onions may be linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg illnesses across the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: Keeler Family Farms recalls red, yellow, and white onions shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021 that were imported from Chihuahua, MX due to potential Salmonella contamination. The onions may be linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg illnesses across the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: AFFCO USA recalls approximately 24,461 pounds of frozen raw lamb shoulder products that were imported without benefit of inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls whole raw onions (red, yellow, and white) exported by Prosource Produce LLC of Hailey, Idaho, produce of the state of Chihuahua, Mexico due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. The recalled onions have been identified as one possible source of a major outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg illnesses in the United States.

Food Safety Recall: Gwillimdale Farms recalls Gwillimdale Farms brand Onions, Product of Mexico (multiple pack sizes and date codes) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products have been sold in Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): PepsiCo BeLux B.V. recalls Lay’s Oven Baked Roasted Paprika (150g; Best before 01/01/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Maaltijdsalade – Gerookte zalm / Smoked salmon salad (450g; Use by 22-10-2021) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Italia Tartufi brand Sauce blanche à la Truffe / White sauce with truffle (90g; Lot L.2421) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Maaltijdsalade – Gerookte zalm / Smoked salmon salad (450g; Use by 22-10-2021) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (UK): JK Foods (UK) recalls Flying Goose Sriracha Mayo Sauce (445 ml; Best before 28 August 2022) due to undeclared mustard and soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Asda Maple Flavour Pork Belly Slices (400g; Use by 29 October 2021) due to undeclared gluten and soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Délipain brand Pains au chocolat (6 x 45g; Lot 214221315090 & 214221315076; Best before 21/11/2021) due to possible foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Conway recalls The Bread Office brand Sandwich à la viande hachée / Chopped meat sandwich (122g; Use by 15/10/2021 to 20/10/2021) and The Bread Office brand Petit pain à la viande hachée / Chopped meat roll (156g; Use by 15/10/2021 to 24/10/2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls Coop Chili Flager / Chili flakes (30g; Lots 0025044, 0030027, 0032608, 0034358, 0036729; Best before 06.05.2024, 16.06.2024, 27.07.2024, 24.08.2024, 23.09.2024) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES PRAIRIES recalls FROMAGES DE CHEVRES brand FROMAGES DE CHEVRE AU LAIT CRU / raw milk goat cheese (Multiple lot codes; Use by dates between 29/10/2021 and 06/11/2021) due to possible E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DES PRAIRIES recalls LE DELICE DES PRAIRIES brand FROMAGES DE VACHES AU LAIT CRU / raw milk cow cheese (Multiple lot codes; Use by dates between 07/12/2021 and 06/01/2022) due to possible E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DU MOLLARD recalls GAEC DU MOLLARD brand Fromage Mi-chèvre mi-vache au lait cru / raw milk cheese made with a mix of cow and goat milk (Sold between 02 October 2021 and 16 October 2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Au Panier vert recalls Carré d’agneau au poivre vert / Rack of lamb with green pepper (Lot 41.4; Use by 17/10/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Cora brand 100% coeur de frisée en sachet / 100% curly lettuce heart, bagged (200g; Lot 37512631; Use by 14/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Asia Express Food NL recalls MAMA Instant noodles with tom yum pork flavour (60g; Lot #1D4SD11; Best before 28.04.2022) due to foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls MAMA Oriental Style Instant Noodles with Tom Yum Pork Flavour (60g; Best before 28/04/2022; Product of Thailand) due to foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Gastronomia Valdarnese recalls Gastronomia Valdarnese brand Pesce spada affumicato / Smoked swordfish (100g; Lot 63 E 31; Best before 23/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sgattoni Surgelati SRL recalls veliero brand / Shelled and frozen pre-cooked Pacific clams (100g; Lot L.13ES; Best before 05/23) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg) Industry recalls MAMA Instant noodles with tom yum pork flavour (60g; Lot #1D4SD11; Best before 28.04.2022) due to foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Unilever Australia Limited recalls Weis Dairy Free Dark Chocolate & Coconut Multipack (280ml; Best before 9 Aug 2022 and 10 Aug 2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Industry recalls Seasoned Seaweed Salad/Goma Wakame (All batches and dates) due to undeclared soy.

Recalls and Alerts: October 16-18, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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

Food Safety Recall: Williams Valley Family Farm, LLC recalls raw whole milk (Best by Oct. 20 through Oct. 28) due to E. coli contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (UK-Northern Ireland only): Frank and Honest recalls Frank and Honest Cold Brew (250 ml; Best before 3 May 2022, 4 May 2022 and 5 May 2022) due to undeclared oats (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (France): LABEYRIE FINE FOODS FRANCE recalls Coquille demoiselles mer / seafood (200g; Lot #21271; Use by 09/10/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL DE LA FLEUR DE LIERRE recalls saucisson sec nature porc / dried pork sausage (Lot 220721) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Bakker Goedhart Convenience BV recalls various sandwiches due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Grandma Mazal Ltd. recalls multiple products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Israel): Poliba recalls Dairy Hazelnut Spread (400g; Expiry date 16.6.22) due to undeclared peanut residues.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Neviot recalls Natural Mineral Spring Water (500 ml; Best before 11.10.2022 and 12.10.2022) due to possible Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Only Food Trading Co Pty Ltd recalls HLY Brown Sugar Cake (290g/10; Best Before 08 JAN 2022) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Waterloo Bay Distilling Company recalls Banks and Burbidge Alcohol Free Gin (700 ml; Best Before 11 May 2023) due to potential microbial contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: September 30 – October 1, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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: CDC reports 419 confirmed cases of Salmonella Oranienburg infections in 35 states, with 60 people hospitalized. The investigation has not yet identified a food linked to illness.

Enforcement Action: Acting on behalf of the FDA, the U.S. Marshals Service conducted a mass seizure of FDA-regulated spices and food additive products held for sale under insanitary conditions. The seizure was conducted at the premises of the Lyden Spice Corporation in Miami, Florida. The food products seized at the property include more than 25,000 boxes/bags of bulk ready-to-eat spices and food additives, such as monosodium glutamate, crushed red chili and sesame seeds. According to the FDA, the food products were exposed to widespread rodent infestation as well as other pests, such as live and dead insects. 

Pet Food Safety Recall: FROMM FAMILY FOODS recalls multiple varieties of Fromm Shredded can Entrée dog food (12-oz cans; Best by date 082024) due to excessive Vitamin D. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products. Affected recalled products were distributed at neighborhood pet stores nationwide. 

Canada

Food Safety Recall:  Déli 365 Express recalls GRAVELAX and GRAVELAX JALAPENO (8 oz pkgs; Sold up to 30 September 2021) because the items were prepared and packaged under conditions that do not ensure safety.

Food Safety Recall: Fromagerie Carpati inc. recalls Fromage frais de type cottage / Fresh cottage cheese (Sold 23-27 September 2021) because the items were prepared and packaged under conditions that do not ensure safety.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Pêche Pêche recalls SAUMON FUMÉ / Smoked salmon (Sold up to 30 September 2021) because the item was packaged under conditions that do not ensure safety.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): UN AIR D’ICI recalls JUSTE BIO brand Pignons de pin bio / Organic pine nuts (80-g bag; 210300459; Best before 31/12/2021) due to undeclared pistachios.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Dunnes Stores Luxury Apple Pie (750g; Use by 04/10/2021) contains undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Tupelo farm brand Saucisses de poulet – surgelé / Chicken sausages – frozen (1 kg; Lot #211458064; Expiry date 20/01/2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Match S.A. recalls Mytilimer brand Moules de Bouchot / Mussels (1.4 kg; Lot #9152709271; Expiry date 07/10/2021) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delitraiteur recalls Delitraiteur brand  Cordon bleu de volaille / Poultry cordon bleu (500g; Lot #606430; Expiry date 08/10/2021) because the item contains pieces of raw poultry and the preparation instructions on the package are inadequate to ensure safety for consumption.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Leader Price recalls two brands of Cuisse de poulet blanc / White chicken thighs due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls MYTILIMER CANCALE brand Moules bouchot / Mussels (1.4 kg; Lot #9152709271; Use by 07/10/2021) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): OCCITANE PLATS CUISINES recalls LES BRASERADES brand SAUCISSON CUIT SOUS VIDE / Vacuum-packed cooked sausage (2-pack; Lot #321266389; Use by 06/10/2021, 07/10/2021, 08/10/2021) due to pre-cooking fault.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Mini Pains au Chocolat Tradibreizh (12-pack; Use by dates between 27/09/2021 & 29/09/2021) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls centre E. Leclerc de Gouesnou brand mini viennoiseries (pack of 15; Best before dates between 13/09/2021 and 01/10/ 2021) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Boulangerie E. Leclerc St Brandan MINI VIENNOISERIES (12-pack; multiple lot codes – see recall notice) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls Bridor brand mini pains choc BZH (12-pack; Lot #3941838; Use by 10/06/2022) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls BRIDOR brand MINI PAIN CHOC BEURRE BZH (12-pack; All lot codes; Use by 30/09/2021) due to foreign matter (filaments of soft white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCHOTT recalls Munster fermier au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (11 cm; Lot #249; Use by 06/10/ 2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Food IQ GmbH recalls Go Fresh Selection Wrap Pulled Pork (200g; Best before 04.10.2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gloster Zöldseg-Gyümölcs recalls ja! Sauerkirschen / Sour cherries (680g; Lot 20/0139 GO 179; Best before 27.06.2023) due to possible foreign matter (clear glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Bosna Ready-to-eat Smoked Roast Beef (400g; Best before 03.11.2021; Product of Poland) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Inutec s.r.o. recalls BBQ brand Pepe con macinino – Varieta’ “Steakpfeffer” / Pepper in grinder – “Steakpfeffer” variety (95g; Lots 125111 & 125989; Use by 07/2024 & 08/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Mr Cook recalls Delitraiteur brand Cordon bleu de volaille / Poultry Cordon bleu (500g; Lot #606430; Use by 08/10/2021) due to presence of raw poultry pieces.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose & Partners Plantlife Pulled Oyster Mushroom Burgers (200g; All batch codes; All Use by dates) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of blue plastic) contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

OUTBREAK ALERT & FOOD SAFETY RECALL (Singapore): Mdm Ling Bakery Pte Ltd recalls Mao Shan Wang Durian Snowskin Mooncake (8 pieces/560g; All dates; Product of Malaysia) after the imported product was associated with five separate gastroenteritis incidents affecting a total of 23 persons. One person was hospitalized.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): VHT Perth Pty Ltd recalls Dao Xiang Cun Peanut Crisp Cookie (145g; Best Before 05-05-20220) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Devondale Apple Juice Co Pty recalls Devondale 100% Sparkling Apple Juice (750 ml; Best Before 17/06/23, 02/08/2023, 03/08/2023, 26/08/2023​) due to a packaging fault that could result in glass breakage.