Recalls and Alerts: October 4-5, 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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

CONSUMER ADVISORY (Michigan): The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is advising consumers not to eat any Kuntry Gardens produce or products containing produce from Kuntry Gardens of Homer, MI, as it may be contaminated with raw, untreated human waste. During a routine produce safety inspection, MDARD staff identified that Kuntry Gardens was using raw, untreated human waste on the fields where produce was grown for sale to local grocery stores and direct sale. Please refer to the Michigan advisory for a list of locations where the products were sold.

Food Safety Recall: Swiss American recalls St Louis Brie products after being alerted by the manufacturer Old Europe Cheese, Inc. that the products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Gaton’s Foods Dairy recalls Nature’s Best brand Light Mozzarella (800g; Batch code 22116; Best before 2023/01/20; UPC 6 80852 00184 6), Zavat Chalav brand Light Mozzarella Thins (150g; Batch code 22116; Best before 23/01/20; UPC 6 80852 91089 6) and Zavat Chalav brand Shredded Light Mozzarella (800g; Batch code 22116; Best before 2023/01/21; UPC 6 8085 291044 5) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold in Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Food Safety Recall:  Poisson d’Or (Québec, QC) recalls Pâte de homard / Lobster paste (Sold up to 4 October, 2022) because the manner of preparation and packaging does not ensure safety for consumption.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Authorities recall To Øl x Omnipollo brand Brewtrance (Lot 24F281B; Best before 08/10/2031) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): PAVAR SUPER U recalls GUASCH brand Jambon sec de l’Oncle sans os / Boneless dry ham (Lot T21274; Best by 30/06/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BOURGOGNE SALAISONS Porc71 recalls PORC 71 brand galantine de porc / Pork galatine (Lot 1251; Use by 30/10/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BOURGOGNE SALAISONS Porc71 recalls PORC71 brand Ballotine de volaille en demi / Poultry ballotine (Lot 1251; Use by 28/10/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DELPEYRAT DSAS recalls 2 Tranches de saumon fumé / Smoked salmon, 2 slices (70g; Lot F2650011; Use by 23/10/2022) and Toast de saumon fumé / Smoked salmon toast (80g; Lot F2650482; Use by 23/10/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRABOUCHERIE Henri Boucher Hazebrouck Avenue Jacob  recalls Fabriquée sur place brand Chair porc et bœuf / Pork and beef ground meat for sausages (Sold 01/10/2022 between 8H30 and 11H) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic or metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): FRABOUCHERIE Henri Boucher Hazebrouck Avenue Jacob  recalls Fabriqué sur place brand Filet américain / raw beef spread ((Sold 01/10/2022 between 8H30 and 11H) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic or metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Pavé de thon qualité sashimi / Sashimi-quality tuna steak (120g; Lot 9222690077; Use by 10/10/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Laboratorio Gastronomico Due A.A. srl recalls Gli Allegri Sapori brand tramezzino salmone e maionese / Salmon and mayonnaise sandwich (140g; Lot 22952 1 and 22952 2; Use by 10-10-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): PROSCIUTTIFICIO SAN MICHELE SRL recalls SUPERMERCATI IPERAL S.p.A brand PORCHETTA DI ARICCIA / Boneless pork roast (90g; Lot V233557; Best before 14-10-2022) due to non-conformance to microbiological standards.

Food Safety Recall Update (Spain): Manufacturer updates prior recall of liver sausages to include additional brands due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (New Zealand): New Zealand Food Safety is investigating 12 cases of Hepatitis A virus infections linked to consumption of frozen berries. Seven people are hospitalized. So far, 8 of the 12 cases are linked by genetic sequencing and are a genetic match to a virus which caused illness in Sweden in 2020 and 2021. Those illnesses had a possible link to frozen berries from Serbia.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Bega Dairy and Drinks Pty. Ltd. recalls four flavours of Dare Iced Coffee (750mL) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd recalls Pams brand Mixed Berries, Two Berry Mix, Smoothie Berry Mix, and Raspberries (All batches and dates) as a precaution due to a possible link of Hepatitis A associated with frozen berries sourced from Serbia. The New Zealand Food Safety investigation into the source of Hepatitis A contamination is ongoing.

Recalls and Alerts: September 15-16, 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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The FDA investigation of consumer complaints of gastrointestinal illness and abnormal liver function that may be attributable to eating Daily Harvest French Lentil & Leek Crumbles frozen product is on-going. The agency has received 386 “Adverse Event Reports,” including 130 hospitalizations. Daily Harvest initiated a recall on June 17, 2022. The FDA reminds consumers not to eat, sell, or serve recalled products. Consumers who may still have the recalled product in their freezers should throw it away.

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for aprons READY TO COOK MEAL FOR ONE BACON-CHEDDAR SMOTHERED CHICKEN (12 oz plastic wrapped metal containers; Use by 9/21/2022) due to undeclared egg. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. recalls M&M Food Market brand Prime Rib Beef Burgers (825g; Batch code 195 2; UPC 6 61815 01672 5) due to undeclared gluten and wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Œuf Xceptionnel (Saint-Constant, QC) recalls SAUMON FUMÉ / Smoked salmon (Sold up to 15 September 2022) due to lack of mandatory storage temperature instruction labeling.

Europe

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Käserei Gloggnitz GmbH recalls Kajmak, Trinkjoghurt, Frischkäse / Kajmak, Drinking yoghurt and cream cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LEADER PRICE recalls PANZANI brand TOMACOULI / tomato coulis (3 x 200g; Best before 01/04/2024 & 01/05/2024; Multiple lot codes) due to package defect that could result in swollen packages.

Food Safety Recall (France): AZ Distribution recalls ALGOTA brand Sésame Tahini (400g; Lot P1/2021; Best by 31/01/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUCTION MYTILIMER recalls La Cancalaise brand Moules de Bouchot Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel AOP / Bouchot mussels (1.4 kg; Lot 8350809251; Use by 16/09/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LE PETIT DIEU recalls Le petit Dieu Rollot Fermier / Farm cheese wheel (Lots 170, 177, 198; Best before dates between 29/09/2022 and 12/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Etal du boucher brand Merguez fortes sausages (Lot C2250350; Use by 19/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL DES GIRAULTS recalls EARL des Giraults brand oeufs en vrac / Bulk shell eggs (Use by dates between 08/08/2022 and 10/10/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOLEANE recalls SOLEANE brand SALADE DE PATE AU JAMBON EMMENTAL OU GNOCCHI AU JAMBON EMMENTAL / Pasta salad with emmental, ham or gnocchi (230g, 400g & 2.5 kg; Lot 248; Use by 30/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOLEANE recalls SOLEANE and MON POTAGER brands SALADE NORVEGIENNE AU SAUMON FUME / Norwegian salad with smoked salmon (400g & 2.5 kg; Lot 245; Use by 27/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DIPA CEMOI recalls L’authentique petit ourson guimauve lait XL / Milk chocolate covered marshmallow bear (25g; Lot number starting 22171; Best before 30/06/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal wire).

Food Safety Recall (France): KARMIN INTERMARCHE CHAROLLES recalls ONETIK brand OSSAU IRATY AU LAIT CRU / Ossau Iraty (sheep milk cheese) made with raw milk (Lot 082; Use by 10/11/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC RECONNU LA MARTINERIE recalls fromage frais / fresh cheese made with raw cow’s milk (Lot 0609; Best by 18/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EDEKA recalls Gut & Günstig Frischeiwaffeln / Fresh egg waffles (250g; Best before 04.11.2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Dovgan GmbH recalls SUNTAT Helva mit Vanillegeschmack / Vanilla flavoured halvah (350g; Lot 11.2023 L 15M21; Best before 11/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fa. BLG Kardesler GmbH recalls SUNTAT Helva mit Vanillegeschmack / Vanilla flavoured halvah (350g; Lot L 15M21; Best before 30.11.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Industry recalls President brand Président Rulo cabra Sainte Maure / Saint Maure goat cheese log (180g x 6pcs; Expiry dates 10/10/2022, 10/13/2022 and 10/21/2022; Product of France) and President brand queso cabra Riblaire / Riblaire goat cheese (1 kg x 2 pcs; Expiry dates 10/24/2022 and 10/28/2022; Product of France) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Industry recalls Ovopack brand Huevo entero líquido pasteurizado / Pasteurized liquid whole egg (1L Tetrabrik; Lot 11160; Expiry date 01/10/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Public Health Alert (New Zealand): The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is advising consumers of a possible risk of contracting Hepatitis A from imported frozen berries. Consumers, especially those with chronic liver damage, the elderly and pregnant people to consider extra precautions if eating frozen berries. MPI is aware of three genetically linked cases of Hepatitis A virus in individuals who regularly consume imported frozen berries.

Recalls and Alerts: September 1-2, 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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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports 97 confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness in 6 states, including 43 hospitalizations and 10 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome. A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, but many sick people reported eating burgers and sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants before getting sick.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports that the on-line retailer, myturtlestore.com, is the source of an outbreak of 21 Salmonella illnesses, including 8 hospitalizations, in 14 states. the outbreak had been liinked to contact with small turtles.

Allergy Alert: Toufayan Bakery recalls Publix GreenWise Animal Crackers (8-oz pouches; Expiry date Feb 05, 2023; UPC 0-41415-12009-9) due to undeclared coconut.

Food Safety Recall: St. James Smokehouse recalls St. James Smokehouse brand Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon (4 oz; Lot 123172; UPC 060022710356; Product of Scotland) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Valrhona Inc recalls Sosa ALBUWHIP dried albumin egg products (1.1-lb. plastic canister; Lots LALB22033, LALB22077, LALB22168 & LALB22200; Product of Italy), as egg products from Italy are not eligible to be imported into the United States. The recalled products were shipped to locations in California, Florida, Nevada, and New York. 

Canada

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE: The Public Health Agency of Canada reports 11 illnesses, including 5 hospitalizations, resulting from the consumption of an imported spice product containing aconitine in the province of Ontario. The product has been recalled (see recall notice, below).

Allergy Alert: Nature’s Intent, LLC recalls Nature’s Intent brand Dark Chocolate Enrobed Pineapples (100g; Best if used by 2022 OC 20; UPC 8 57308 00522 6) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Ferme des Voltigeurs inc. (Drummondville, QC) recalls Tourtière au poulet de grain / Grain-fed chicken pie (600g; Sold up to 1 September 2022) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Food Safety Recall: Ka Wing Hong recalls Mr. Right brand Keampferia Galanga Powder / Sand ginger powder (454g; Product code AT154; Lot code CAAJ13; UPC 69 892102 8038) due to aconitine contamination. This product is associated with a number of illnesses reported recently among patrons of a restaurant in Markham, Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: WK Produce recalls Enoki Mushroom (150g; All units sold up to and including September 1, 2022; UPC 6 950319 388884) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Food Safety Recall: Les Bâtards (Sherbrooke, QC) recalls CHAMPIGNONS MARINÉS / Marinated mushrooms (500 ml; Sold up to 31 August 2022) and TRUITE FUMÉE / Smoked trout (Sold up to 31 August 2022) due to lack of required storage temperature labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH Plantaardige cheesecake Citroen / Vegetarian lemon cheesecake (Expiry dates 18/09, 25/09, 01/10/22) and AH Plantaardige Cheesecake met blauwe bessen / Vegetarian cheesecake with blueberries (Expiry dates 03/09, 12/09, 17/09, 26/09, 01/11/2022) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Lidl recalls Caribbean Style Vegan Dessert Passion Fruit (2 x 100g; Best before 17.9.2022) due to undeclared walnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): CASINO FRANPRIX recalls FRANPRIX brand Mini brownies individuels aux pépites de chocolat / Mini brownies with chocolate chips (8-pack – 240g; Lots 22217A10 & 22216A10; Best before 24/12/2022) due to undeclared butter.

Allergy Alert (France): CASINO recalls CASINO brand Mini brownies individuels aux pépites de chocolat / Mini brownies with chocolate chips (8-pack – 240g; Lots 22197A10, 22198A10, 22211A10 & 22227A10; Best before 03/12/2022, 17/12/2022 & 07/01/2023) due to undeclared butter.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Liroy B.V. recalls GY Chongqing Instant Noodle – Hot & Sour Flavour (20x110g bag; All date codes) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): SuperValu Signature Taste Sweet Potato & Bean Salad (280g; Use by 10/09/2022) contains undeclared egg, milk and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Lidl Italia S.r.l. recalls Italiamo brand Cannoli vuoti / Cannoli shells (250g; Lot 166; Best before 12/11/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Lidl Nederland recalls Caribbean Style Vegan dessert Passion Fruit (Expiry date 10-09-2022) due to undeclared walnuts

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Plantaardig dessert cheesecake in de smaken bes en citroen / Vegetarian cheesecake, lemon and berry flavors (All expiry dates up to and including 01/11/2022) due to undeclared walnuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls various dessert products due to undeclared walnuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Salling Group recalls Bakersfield Pitabrød / Pita bread (400g; Best before 07.10.2022 & 10.10.2022) due to possible mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DINAN DISTRIBUTION CENTRE LECLERC recalls Baskeriu brand Pur brebis / Sheep’s milk cheese (Lot 2022214102; Use by 26/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Lidl recalls Vitasia brand Plateau assortiment aux crevettes / Shrimp assortment platter (430g; Lot 223133C; Use by 26/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL IKIZDERE IYI MARKET recalls EKONOMIK HELVA CACAO / Cocoa tahini halvah (300g; Lot L16B22; Use by 29/02/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL IKIZDERE IYI MARKET recalls EKONOMIK HELVA NATURE / Plain tahini halvah (300g; Lot L04M21; Use by 30/11/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALDI recalls Dilecta brand Sauce crudités nature / Plain raw vegetable sauce (500 ml; Best before 26/07/ 2023) due to risk of bacterial growth.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA ARDICO INTERMARCHE recalls tranche de lards / bacon slices (Lot 01d1222923050) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Carrefour Original brand Marmelade Orange (370g; Lot code and Best before 08/08/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Carrefour Original brand Confiture Abricots / Apricot jam (370g; Lot code and Best before 09/08/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA du VIEUX GRIMBOSQ recalls CREME FRAICHE CRUE / Raw milk crème fraiche (Use by 09/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA du VIEUX GRIMBOSQ recalls CREME FRAICHE CRUE / Raw milk crème fraiche (Use by 13/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA du VIEUX GRIMBOSQ recalls Joël CATHERINE brand CREME CRUE de la ferme / Raw cream from the farm (Use by 13/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA du VIEUX GRIMBOSQ recalls Joël CATHERINE brand CREME CRUE de la ferme / Raw cream from the farm (Use by 09/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls Auchan Mmm! brand SAUCISSE SECHE D’ARDECHE / Ardeche dry sausage (250g; Lot 22090039; Best before 21/09/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Theo Hahn GmbH & Co. KG recalls Fleischsalat / Meat salad (125g & 250g; Use by 02.09.2022 & 06.09.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fa. Hubi GmbH recalls Halva Pistachio (400g; Use by 27.02.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Theo Hahn GmbH & Co. KG recalls Teewurst im Darm, geräuchert / Smoked teewurst sausage, in casing (200g; Production date 18.08.2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Gunnar Dafgård AB recalls Dafgård Geflügel Köttbullar / Poultry meatballs (500g; Use by 04.06.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): NAFA Feinkost GmbH recalls Nafa Feinkost Ochsenmaulsalat / Delicatessen ox-mouth salad (Various package formats 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 (Netherlands): Enka Horeca B.V. recalls Ekonomik Tahin Kakaolu Helva / Halva mit Kakao – Halvah with cocoa (Lot L 16 B 22; Expiry date 02-2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Coop recalls Ardo Bosvruchtenmix / Forest Fruit Mix (1 kg; Lots 58622130 and 58622131; Best before 11/2024) due to Hepatitis A virus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office recalls geräuchertem Fisch vom Kundelfingerhof / Smoked fish from Kundelfingerhof due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.