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 and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of 17 hepatitis A infections potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022.
Allergy Alert: Taylor Farms Retail recalls Trader Joe’s Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit (9.75 oz bag; Best before June 2, 2022; UPC 0066 2932) due to undeclared wheat and egg.
Europe
Allergy Alert (UK): Aguulp recalls Aguulp for Gut (All sizes; All dates codes up to and including March 2024) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (France): HENNART FRERES recalls HENNART brand PAMPILLE CHEVRE LAIT CRU / Raw goat-milk cheese (Lot 217101; Best before 16/06/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The FDA, the CDC, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, in cooperation with their partner agencies, are investigating a cross-border outbreak of hepatitis A illnesses linked to organic strawberries.
A total of 27 outbreak cases have been confirmed in all, including ten in Canada and seventeen in the United States.
Canadian cases are reported in Alberta (4) and Saskatchewan (6), in individuals between 10 and 75 years of age. Four of the ten victims have been hospitalized.
Cases in the United States have occurred in California (15), Minnesota (1) and North Dakota (1), with 12 hospitalizations reported.
Illness onset dates range from March 28 to April 30, 2022 in the US, and between early and mid-April in Canada.
Patient interviews conducted in both countries linked the outbreak to consumption of fresh organic strawberries sold in the United States between March 5th and April 25th, and in Canada between March 5th and March 9th.
The strawberries, which have passed their shelf life, were sold in Co-op stores in Alberta and Saskatchewan and at the following retailers in the United States under FreshKampo and HEB brand names:
Aldi
HEB
Kroger
Safeway
Sprouts Farmers Market
Trader Joe’s
Walmart
Weis Markets
WinCo Foods
The strawberries were distributed across the United States, but only sold in the two Canadian provinces where hepatitis cases were reported.
Neither the FDA nor the PHAC have indicated in what country the strawberries were grown.
Consumers who may have frozen the strawberries for later use should check their freezer and throw away any suspect product.
What consumers should do
Check your freezer for these fresh organic strawberries purchased between March 5 and 9, 2022 at Co-op stores in Alberta and Saskatchewan or between March 5 and April 25th at one of the US retailers listed above. If you froze them to eat later, do not eat them. Throw away any remaining organic strawberries. If you don’t know where the strawberries came from, throw them out.
Wash and sanitize any drawers, shelves, or containers where the products were stored using a kitchen sanitizer (follow the directions on the container) or prepare a bleach solution in a labelled spray bottle (you can use a ratio of 5 ml of household bleach to 750 ml of water) and rinse with water.
If you have eaten these organic strawberries, purchased fresh and later frozen, or have symptoms consistent with hepatitis A, see your health care provider immediately. Vaccination can prevent a hepatitis A infection if given within 14 days of exposure.
Wash your hands before and after preparing or eating food, and after using the washroom or changing diapers.
If you have been diagnosed with hepatitis A, do not prepare or serve food and drinks to others.
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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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:CDC reports 14 confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections in 9 states, with 4 people hospitalized. According to FDA, the Minnesota officials found E. coli O157:H7 in a package of leftover Josie’s Organics baby spinach collected from a sick person’s home. Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis is in progress to determine if the strain of E. coli O157:H7 present in the product sample matches the outbreak strain.
Allergy Alert: BUBS Naturals recalls Fountain of Youth Formula Collagen Protein Powder (10.16-ounce containers; Lots #04230401 & 5908501; Expiration dates 05/28/2022 & 07/13/2023, respectively) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall:Erie Meat Products Ltd. recalls approximately 1,224 pounds of GOLDEN MAPLE Chicken Bologna (12 x 2-lb vacuum-packed packages/case; Best before 2023-APR-13, 2023-APR-18 & 2023-MAY-03) that were imported and distributed into the United States without the benefit of FSIS import reinspection.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: La Cité Agricole (Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC) recalls POTAGE DE CAROTTE / Carrot soup (Sold up to 3 December 2021) and SAUCE SPAGHETTI BŒUF & PORC / Beef & pork spaghetti sauce (500 ml & 1 L jars; Sold up to 3 December 2021) due to lack of mandated labeling specifying that the products must be kept refrigerated.
Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Norway): The Norwegian Food Safety Authority reports that imported frozen raspberries were the probable cause of an outbreak of 20 cases of Hepatitis A infections between April and October of this year.
Allergy Alert (France): GIE PASQUIER recalls Brioche Pasquier brand Couronne Pépites de Chocolat / Chocolate chip crowns (450g; Lot 31/12/2021 04 (19:33 à 20:00) C330; Best before 31/12/2021) due to undeclared hazelnuts.
Allergy Alert (Germany): Arche Naturprodukte GmbH recalls Bio Arche Shiitake Pilze getrockne / Dried organic shiitake mushrooms (40g; Best before 31.08.2022, 30.11.2022 & 31.03.2023) due to undeclared sulphites.
Allergy Alert (Germany): Temizkan & Co. GesmbH recalls Temizkan brand Himbeeraugen / Raspberry eyes (250g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared hazelnuts.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS recalls PLUS brand Gehaktbal stroganoff met spinazie / Meatball stroganoff with spinach (450g; Best before 11-12-2021) due to undeclared gluten.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Rynkeby Foods A/S recalls Brämhults Presset Æble Pressed Apple Juice (850 ml; Lot #0000907074; Best before 17.12.2021) due to patulin contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LINADIS INTERMARCHE recalls Viande ou steak haché frais / Fresh ground beef or fresh ground steak (Sold in meat department on demand; Lot B145000000474) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): DEMARNE recalls LA BARRE brand FILETS DE HARENGS SALES ET FUMES A L’HUILE DE COLZA / Salted, smoked herring fillets in colza oil (2.5 kg; Lot #044121/243; Use by 12/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls Portion de Saint-Nectaire AOP Laitier / Cheese (200g; Lot #21323119; Best before 24/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS VIVANT PAUL ET FILS recalls Maison VIVANT brand Tripes cuisinées / Cooked tripe (400g; Lot #3020411; Use by dates between 20/12/2021 et le 05/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Lait des Campagnes du grand ouest demi-écrémé stérilisé UHT / Part-skimmed milk from the “great west” region, UHT-sterilized (1-L brick pack; Lot 21 270 L1; Best before 27/02/2022) due to evidence of a risk of curdled milk.
Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE – ALH recalls Brocéliande brand Terrine forestière / Forest terrine (3 kg; Lot 1031496; Use by 02/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LES FROMAGERIES OCCITANESrecalls Cantorel brand Saint-Nectaire AOP laitier / Cheese (Lot #32329121; Best before 18/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Die Frischebox GmbH recalls Feigenbrot mit Pflaumen, Mandeln und Walnüssen / Fig bread with plums, almonds and walnuts (200g; Lot #L1756; Best before 15.10.2022) due to an elevated level of ochratoxin.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): ERDBÄR GMBH recalls Freche Freunde Kichererbse Brezeln / Chickpea pretzels (75g; Lot L3431; Best before 25.6.2022) due to foreign matter (metal wire) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): CAM Revolution Srlrecalls FISH & FRIENDS brand POLPA DI GRANCEOLA / Crab pulp (150g; Lot 162507; Best before 07-12-2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Romania): COPANEX SRL recalls Pipote de pui. Produs congelat / Frozen chicken breasts (500g; Lot #301021; Expiration date 14.09.2022; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Romania): COPANEX SRL recalls Ficat de pui. Produs congelat. / Frozen chicken liver (1000g; Lot 021121; Expiration date 17.02.2023; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Romania): COPANEX SRL recalls Pipote de pui. Produs congelat / Frozen chicken breasts (500g; All lot codes and expiration dates; Product of Poland) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Kosterfiskarn recalls Hand-peeled shrimp (420g; Best before dates from 19/12-21 to 7/2-22) due to foreign matter (piece of glass) contamination.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Allergy Alert (Israel): A.D. Peppers recalls several Total Chef brand salads due to undeclared allergens and errors in labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (Israel): Hermes Fish Ltd. recalls multiple products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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