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Recalls and Alerts: July 26-27, 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: The FDA and CDC have completed their investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg illnesses associated with consumption of Jif Peanut Butter products manufactured by The J.M. Smucker Company. The FDA is preparing a report  to discuss findings and provide information to assist in future prevention efforts. The outbreak caused 21 illnesses (including 4 hospitalizations) in 17 states.

Allergy Alert: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls Marutomo Dashi Soup Base (17.6 oz pkgs; Distributed between July 1, 2021 and July 22, 2022; UPC 074410374020) due to undeclared wheat and soy.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Vicentina Fine Italian Foods recalls Vicentina Fine Italian Foods brand Meat Lasagna (All units sold up to and including July 22, 2022) due to undeclared cashew.

Food Safety Recall: Nita Tout Garni (Montréal, QC) recalls Brandade de morue / Brandade of cod (Sold up to 22 July 2022) due to possible food safety hazard.

Food Safety Recall: L’entreprise liquidation Beauharnois (Beauharnois, QC) recalls Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (Sold up to 26 July 2022) due to inadequate labeling (lack of correct storage temperature information on product package).

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut is working together with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the Norwegian Food Institute to identify the source of a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that has infected 16 individuals in four regions of the country since the end of March 2022.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (France): An unspecified number of cases of pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in PACA et OCCITANIE have been linked to consumption of products from la ferme de l’Aupillon. See recall notice below.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Dierendonck Butchery recalls Dierendonck brand Boudin Carcasse / Carcass pudding (+300g; Use by 28/07/2022) due to undeclared milk, eggs, celery, mustard, and soy.

Allergy Alert (France): STB STALAVEN – EURALIS recalls RISOTTO DE VOLAILLE AUX CHAMPIGNONS / Poultry and mushroom risotto (Lots 219601 & 220101; Use by 01/08/2022 & 06/08/2022, respectively) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): IFFCO ITALIA SRL recalls multiple products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall site for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH wrap met vegan kebab / Vegan kebab wrap (Use by 27-07-2022) due to undeclared celery.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Bergader Privatkäserei GmbH recalls Bavaria blu Der Würzige / Soft cheese with blue mold (300g; Batch codes 0102 and 0140; Best before August 29, 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Wojnar’s Wiener Leckerbissen GmbH recalls BILLA MEXICO SANDWICH (170g; Best before 07/28/22) due to foreign matter contamination (small foreign bodies).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo stoomsoep Tom Ka Khai / Steam meal (550g; Expiry date 26-07-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls STEAK HACHE DE BOEUF / Chopped beef steak (Sold between 18/07/22 & 27/07/22) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls NOTRE JARDIN brand FEUILLE DE CHÊNE / Oak leaf salad greens (125g; Lot 40379854; Use by 16/07/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ROUMOISE DE DISTRIBUTION Intermarché recalls Gâteau de crêpes au saumon / Salmon patties (Sold 20/07/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Grand Saloir Saint Nicolas recalls Petit épeautre aux légumes / Spelt with vegetables (250g; Lot 22202; Use by 05/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La ferme d’Aupillon recalls multiple dairy products, including milk, yoghurt, fresh cheeses and aged cheeses due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination. Products from this farm have been linked to an outbreak of pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrom in two regions of France.

Food Safety Recall (France): Grand Saloir Saint Nicolas recalls Méli mélo petit épeautre et légumes / Spelt & vegetable hodgepodge (1.6 kg; Lot 22202; Use by 05/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR recalls Carrefour Classic’ brand Framboises surgelées / Frozen raspberries (500g; Lots 34911601, 34418901, 34920701 & 37472201; Best before 25/01/2024, 11/01/2024, 34920701 & 13/06/2024, respectively) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bergader Privatkäserei GmbH recalls Bavaria blu Der Würzige / Soft cheese with blue mold (300g; Batch codes 0102 and 0140; Best before August 29, 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): AsRopa Food GmbH recalls Fishwell Senfgemüse brand Delicous Potherb Mustard (350g; Best before 21.08.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (broken glass).

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Þykkvabæjar ehf. recalls kartöflusalati með lauk og graslauk / Potato salad with onions and chives (400g; Use by 05.08.2022) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): ARRIVÉ SAS recalls Maître Coq brand Nuggets de Poulet / Chicken nuggets (1 kg; Lot #2P22201; Use by 12/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo stoomsoep Tom Ka Khai / Steam meal (550g; Expiry date 26-07-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Naama Spices Company recalls Honey and cinnamon granola (1 kg; Sell by dates from 08/23/03 up to and including 10/17/23), Sugar-free vanilla flavored granola (1 kg; Sell by dates from 04/24/23 up to and including 10/17/23), Honey and cinnamon granola (400g; Sell by dates from 04/22/23 up to and including 09/12/23) and Sugar-free vanilla granola (400g; 04/22/23 up to and including 10/06/23) due to undeclared peanuts.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd recalls specific batches of various Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal and Oatilicious breads due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: May 10-11, 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.

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 or listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

Allergy Alert: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream recalls Oat Milk Brown Sugar Chunk frozen dairy dessert (14 oz; Lot #21V194; Best by 1/13/2023) due to undeclared cashews and pistachio.

Public Health Alert: USDA issues a public health alert for raw ground beef products due to concerns that the ground beef may contain hard plastic. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. Please refer to the USDA notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (France): Santé publique France reports eighty-one Salmonella cases as of May 4, 2022, in 12 regions of France linked to consumption of Kinder chocolate products manufactured by Ferrero in Belgium. Twenty-two of the outbreak victims in France have been hospitalized. France is one of more than a dozen countries that have reported Salmonella illnesses linked to this outbreak.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (France): Santé publique France reports fifty-six cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome linked to Buitoni Fraîch’Up frozen pizzas as of May 4, 2022. Fifty-five of the victims are children. Two of the cases are associated with E. coli O103 infections; the other fifty-four cases are associated with E. coli O26.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (UK): As of May 5, 2022, the UK Health Security Agency reports 101 Salmonella infections linked to consumption of Kinder chocolate products manufactured by Ferrero in Belgium. The majority of the cases are children under 5 years of age.

Allergy Alert (Belgiium): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand Glutenvrij Vezelrijke zadencrackers / Gluten-free, high fibre seed crackers (Best before 08/10/2022) due to undeclared milk (lactose).

Allergy Alert (France): STB STALAVEN – EURALIS recalls Qualité Traiteur brand TAGLIATELLE A LA CARBONARA (Lot 211801; Use by 15/05/2022) due to undeclared egg and gluten.

Allergy Alert (Spain): GY Chongqing Instant Noodle Hot and Sour Flavour (110g; Batch #300372; Best before 01-07-2022, 01-10-2022, 01-02-2023 and 01-03-2023) contains undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI announces recall of GY Chongqing Instant Noodle Hot and Sour Flavour (110g; Best before 01-07-2022, 01-10-2022, 01-02-2023 and 01-03-2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Liroy B.V. recalls GY Chongqing Instant Noodle Hot and Sour Flavour (110g; All best before dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Pimlico Confectioners recalls Pimlico Confectioners Vegan Fine Hazelnut Truffles (110g; Lot 11823512000; Best before 16 December 2022) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall Update (Belgium): AMANDEX recalls all Elite Strauss chocolate products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA orders recall of Buhara brand cumin moulu / ground cumin (Multiple package weights, lot codes and expiration dates) due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Marlier recalls Marlier brand Beurre au lait cru salé / Salted butter made from raw milk (500g; Lot 11/05/22; Use by 11/05/22) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DENOUAL ROLAND Le Père Grouïck recalls Le Père Grouïck brand Pâté de tête 5tr / Head cheese pâté (5 slices; Lot 2119; Use by dates between 24/05/2022 and 30/05/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DENOUAL ROLAND Les Délices de la Belle Noë recalls Les Délices de la Belle Noë brand Pâté de tête 5tr / Head cheese pâté (5 slices; Lot 2119; Use by dates between 24/05/2022 and 30/05/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRANCE bofrost* recalls bofrost* brand Kebab de dinde / Turkey kebab (800g; Lot #DB0522; Best before 24/02/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls l’Atelier Charcuterie Tradizioni D’Italia brand MORTADELLA BOLOGNA IGP (100g; Lot L213097; Use by 12/05/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Les Serres des Prés recalls Idées de Saison brand Soupe de Poireaux / Leek soup (750 ml; Lot S3171121; Best before 17/11/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): myChoco GmbH recalls Vollmilchschokolade (Kakao: 31% mindestens) mit Mandeln, Honig und Meersalz / Milk chocolate (minimum 31% cocoa) with almonds, honey and sea salt (180g; Lot 22067; Best before 08.06.2023) due to elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Fisherman ehf. recalls Reyktur silungur / Smoked trout (300g; Lot 14138 and 14140; Best before 17.05.22) and hangireyktur lax / Smoked salmon (250g; Lot 14127; Best before 21.05.2022) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Core ehf. recalls Candy people brand S-Märke Surt skum sour foam candy (70g; Lot 231102; Best before 02-11-2022) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): FSAI announces recall of Green Box Limited Cendawan Enoki Mushroom (100g; Batch G11202226; Product of China) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sorgenti Clavdia recalls Clavdia brand Acqua minerale effervescente naturale / Natural effervescent mineral water (0.5 L; Lot #L21191; Best before 29-04-2023) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Sorgenti Clavdia recalls Clavdia brand Acqua minerale effervescente naturale / Natural effervescent mineral water (1.5 L; Lot #L21111; Best before 21-04-2023) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Ciresa SRL recalls LATTERIA VALCONTADINO cheese wheel (7 kg; Lot 4027; Best before 18/06/22 – 1/07/22) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cesare Fiorucci Spa recalls WURSTEL POLLI MPACK / Chicken weiners (3 x 100g; Lot 2260048000; Expiration date 27/06/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Food Safety Authority recalls myChoco brand Chocolat au lait avec amandes, miel et sel de mer / Milk chocolate with almonds, honey and sea salt (180g; Lot 22067; Best before 08/06/2023) due to elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Aldi recalls Eat + Go Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap and Eat + Go Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap Triple (Use by 11 May 2022 and 12 May 2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Woolworths NZ Ltd recalls Countdown brand Choc Berry Mix (400g; Batch NZ025662 & NZ026003; Best before 7/11/2022 & 1/01/2023, respectively) due to undeclared milk.

Recalls and Alerts: April 14-15, 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.

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 or listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Listen to an excerpt of the new audiobook edition right here

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

International recall of Ferrero’s Kinder chocolate products

Ferrero has expanded its international recall of Kinder Surprise chocolate novelty products, linked to a multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses. Click on the country link to navigate to the most recent recall notice for that jurisdiction.

United States

Allergy Alert: The Salsa Texan recalls all regular and burrito sized packages of tortillas labeled as Coconut Flour Tortillas and Blended Flour Tortillas because they may contain undeclared wheat and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for distribution details.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Metro Plus Lévis (Lévis, QC) recalls  SAUTE LEG.TOFU VEG.EQUILIB / Vegetarian tofu and vegetable sauté (Sold up to 14 April 2022) due to undeclared peanuts, wheat (gluten), milk, mustard, nuts, sesame and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Sawmill Bay Shellfish Co. Ltd. recalls certain Pacific Oysters due to possible Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Oak Manor Organic, Sunnyside Natural Market, Distribution Horizon Nature, Grainworks Inc. recall various poppy seeds due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Les petits pots de mamie (Sorel-Tracy, QC) recalls Vegetable soup and Pea soup (500 ml glass jars; Sold up to 14 April 2022) due to possible risk to human health.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (France): Santé Publique France reports 53 confirmed cases of haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) linked to consumption of Buitoni Fraîch’Up frozen pizzas. An additional 26 cases are under investigation.

Allergy Alert (Austria): Gittis Naturprodukte GmbH recalls Zurück zum Ursprung BIO-Reisbrei / Organic rice porridge (250g; Best before 08.09.2022) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Seppe’s Granola recalls multiple products due to undeclared soy and/or milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFRO INTERNATIONAL recalls VOLTA QUEEN brand SHORT CAKE BISCUIT (250g; All lots; All date codes) due to undeclared wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt and milk.

Allergy Alert (France): COLIBRI recalls MAISON COLIBRI brand Madeleine coque chocolat noir classique / Classic dark chocolate Madeleine shells (240g / 8 pieces; Lot 0832; Best before 08/07/2022) due to undeclared hazelnuts and milk.

Allergy Alert (France): GLACES THIRIET recalls THIRIET brand 8 dim sum au poulet / Chicken dim sum (8-pack; Lot 21/347; Best before 14/06/2023) due to undeclared shellfish, fish, eggs, sesame and sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Interdragon International Trading Co Ltd and Asia Oriental Market Ltd recall Qiao Tuo Chongqing Huogo hotpot soup base (200g; All codes) due to undeclared egg, gluten (wheat) and milk, and Durian Cake (All sizes; All codes) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): HYGIENA NV recalls FARINE DE PETIT ÉPEAUTRE INTÉGRALE BIO / Organic whole spelt flour (2.5 kg; Lot 207B0314/03; Best before 31/07/23) due to elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (France): POMMIER MARIE-CLAUDE recalls Fromage de chèvre brand Pyramide, bûche cendré / goat cheeses (Multiple lots; Best before 21/04/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA VESOUL recalls salade strasbourgeoise / potato salad with sliced frankfurters and vinaigrette (Sold from 04/04/2022 to 08/04/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOLEANE recalls SOLEANE MON POTAGER brand Salade Piémontaise tradition / Salad (230g, 400g, 800g, 1.5kg, 2.5kg; Lot 089; Use by 24/04/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bonneterre et compagnie recalls DANIVAL Shoyu sauce de soja réduit en sel / Reduced-salt soy sauce (50 cl; Lot 04; Best before 28/01/2025) due to microbiological instability.

Food Safety Recall (France): Bonneterre et compagnie recalls DANIVAL Tamari sauce de soja réduit en sel -25% / Reduced-salt soy sauce – 25% (50 cl; Lot 04; Best before 28/01/2025) due to microbiological instability.

Food Safety Recall (France): FERME DE LA BOISETTE / FERME DU MONT ST CYR recalls Ferme de la Boisette / Ferme du Mont St Cyr brand fromage mélangé à différent stades d’affinage / Mixed cheese at different stages of ripening (Lots 0826;0827….0901;0902…..up to 1406) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FERME DE LA BOISETTE / FERME DU MONT ST CYR recalls Ferme de la Boisette / Ferme du Mont St Cyr brand fromage au lait cru de brebis à différent stades d’affinage / Raw sheep-milk cheese at different stages of ripening (Lots 0826;0827….0901;0902…..up to 1406) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FERME DE LA BOISETTE / FERME DU MONT ST CYR recalls Ferme de la Boisette / Ferme du Mont St Cyr brand fromage au lait cru de chèvre à différent stades d’affinage / Raw goat-milk cheese at different stages of ripening (Lots 0826;0827….0901;0902…..up to 1406) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FERME DE LA BOISETTE / FERME DU MONT ST CYR recalls Ferme de la Boisette / Ferme du Mont St Cyr brand fromage au lait cru de vache à différent stades d’affinage / Raw cow-milk cheese at different stages of ripening (Lots 0826;0827….0901;0902…..up to 1406) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Baxters Food Group Ltd recalls Fray Bentos Just Chicken Pie (425g; Batch code L079T, with production times from 06:00 up to and including 08:22; Best before end of September 2023) due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Seafood Connection BV recalls Carne de Scoici / Shellfish meat (Lots 1318 & 1321; Best before 06.12.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Baxters Food Group Ltd recalls Fray Bentos Just Chicken Pie (425g; Batch code L079T, with production times from 06:00 up to and including 08:22; Best before end of September 2023) due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Chicken and Vegetable cup soup with croutons (110g / 5-pack; Best before 31 October 2023) due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of metal).

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Old Country Food Ltd recalls Baolicious brand Chicken and Cabbage Dumplings (24g x 30Pcs; Batches 223040201131 & 223040202051; Best before 28.10.2022 & 28.11.2022, respectively) due to undeclared egg.