Recalls and Alerts: September 6-7, 2022

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: FDA posts its weekly update on outbreaks under investigation.

Infant Formula Safety Advisory: FDA advises parents and caregivers not to buy or give Mother’s Touch Formula to infants, as the product is being marketed as an infant formula without the required pre-market notification to the FDA, and it does not meet infant formula nutrient requirements for seven nutrients.

Food Safety Recall: Sunset Farm Foods Inc. recalls Georgia Special Chicken and Pork Smoked Sausage (28 oz; Sell by 10-28-22) due to possible foreign matter contamination (thin blue plastic).

Food Safety Recall: Magnolia Provision Company, Inc. recalls approximately 497 pounds of beef jerky products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Sun Sen Co., Inc. that the agency’s inspection of Sun Sen’s sprout growing, harvesting, packing, and distributing facility uncovered serious violations of the Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption regulation .

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Édouard et Léo – Fleury inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls CHILI AU BŒUF / Beef chili (variable weights; Sold up to 1 September 2022) due to absence of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Supermarché Metro Ferland (Québec, QC) recalls MAQUEREAU FUMÉ CAJUN / Cajun style smoked mackerel (150g; Sold up to 7 September 2022) due to absence of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: Finnish Food Safety Authority reports an outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka that has sickened 54 people. Most of the victims who were interviewed had eated various chicken products.

Allergy Alert (UK – Northern Ireland): Galberts recalls Galberts Plant Based Lemon Cheesecake (2 x 100g; All date codes) due to undecalred walnuts.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH Thaise groene curry verspakket / Thai green curry, fresh package (Expiry date 06-09-2022) due to undeclared gluten, soy and sesame.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Álfasaga ehf. recalls Pestó kjúklingapasta frá Móðir náttúru / Mother Nature brand chicken pesto pasta (390g; Lot L244 & L247; Use by 5.9.22 & 8.9.22, respectively) due to undeclared milk product (parmesan cheese).

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Galberts recalls Galberts Plant Based Lemon Cheesecake (2 x 100g; All date codes) due to undecalred walnuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Chrisfish Danmark A/S recalls bastoncini di surimi a pezzi in salamoia etichettato come gamberetti in salamoia Mari Freddi Luxus / Chopped surimi sticks in brine labeled as pickled shrimp (225g & 500g; Lot #15790-20; Best before 13/11/2022) due to undeclared fish, egg, wheat, and soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS supermarkten recalls PLUS Maaltijdpakket Kip Siam / Chicken Siam meal package (Expiry dates 07-07-2023, 09-06-2023 and 17-05-2023) due to undeclared lupine, celery and milk.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): NOM AG recalls NÖM PRO Proteindrink Kakao / Cocoa protein drink (350g; Best before 19.12.2022) due to an unspecified microbiological problem.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Seing Thai Supermarket recalls Adarasa brand Krupuk Gendar Bawang / Onion crackers (150g; Lot KGXX128H; Best before 31/08/2025) due to foreign matter contamination (metal particles).

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Carrefour classic brand NOUNOURS GUIMAUVE / Marshmallow teddy bears (1 kg; All lot codes; Best before 31/05/2023 & 30/06/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE LA CAPRARIUS recalls LA CAPRARIUS brand TOMME DE CHEVRE / Goat cheese (Lot 25A; Sold 16/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS JC DAVID recalls La Cuisine du Poissonnier brand Filets de hareng doux fumé / Sweet, smoked herring fillets (200g; Lot 236; Use by 28/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FROMAGERIE LA CAPRARIUS recalls LA CAPRARIUS brand tomme de vache et tomme de vache hic au cidre / Cow’s milk cheese and cow’s milk cheese flavoured with cider (Lot 23A; Sold 27/07/2022 – 28/07/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls JEAN ROZE brand SAUCISSES DE TOULOUSE -25% DE SEL / Toulouse-style sausages, 25% less salt (500g; Lot J22350780; Use by 06/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): JULIA LUDOVIC Boucherie SARDA – JULIA recalls Pâté de tête Sarda – Julia / Head pâté (All lots; Use by dates between 28/08/2022 and 05/09/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS JC DAVID recalls J.C.David brand hareng à l’huile / Herring in oil (multiple package sizes, lot codes and Use by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): ORIENTAL KITCHEN recalls ORIENTAL KITCHEN brand NEM CHUA Long Stick (200g; Use by 11/09/2022) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ORIENTAL KITCHEN recalls ORIENTAL KITCHEN brand NEM CHUA et NEM CHUA La Tam Ruot (10 pieces per 300g bag; Use by 11/09/2022) due to Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ELSAM INTERMARCHE université recalls Saint Nicolas Gourmet brand eclair café / Coffee eclair (Lot 220825459; Use by 28/08/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Rack & Rüther GmbH recalls Bauernbratwurst, streichfähige Rohwurst / Farmer’s bratwurst, spreadable raw sausage (Lot 238; Best before 30.09.2022) due to shigatoxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Unilever recalls Calvé brand Pindasaus Mild / Sauce aux cacahuètes douce / Mild peanut sauce (350g; All Best before dates up to 15/05/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of rubber).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Moules d’Espagne / Mussels from Spain (3 kg; Lot 124723; Sold from 30/08/2022 to 05/09/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Unilever recalls Calvé brand Pindasaus Kruidig / Spicy Peanut Sauce (350g; Best before 15/05/2023) and Pindasaus Mild / Mild Peanut Sauce (350g & 650g; Best before 15/05/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of rubber).

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Coop Norge SA recalls Coop Middelhavssalat / Coop Mediterranean lettuce (125g; Lot 100129696; Best before 14.09.2022) due to E. coli contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Singapore): The Singapore Food Agency has detected undeclared allergens in three imported products and has ordered the importers to recall these products. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products and the undeclared allergens found in them.

Recalls and Alerts: June 15–16, 2021

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA continues to investigate the source of an outbreak of six cases of Salmonella Weltevreden infections. The outbreak appears to be associated with consumption of pre-cooked shrimp. It appears that the product lots linked to outbreak illnesses are past its shelf life and are no longer available for sale.

Food Safety Recall: Designed by Nature recalls Goat’s Milk Powder, Cow’s Milk Powder and Base Milk Powder formulas (Expiration dates from May 01, 2021 thru June 11, 2022), because they are deficient in multiple nutrients required for infant formula, and the products have not been tested for the presence of Cronobacter, a pathogen that can be particularly dangerous to infants and is required testing for powdered infant formula. The company plans to change its labeling to make it clear that these products are not intended to be used as infant formula for infants 12 months and younger.

Food Safety Recall: BCFoods, Inc. recalls BC Foods Celery Stalk and Leaf Dice 3/8, AD Sulfites (11 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code: VCE1-D38-AXG-AB-AR; Lot 2615A112) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to manufacturers and distributors in WI, OH, FL, MD, WA, PA, MN, and CA.

Food Safety Recall: BCFoods, Inc. recalls BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Canners (25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code VCES-TCA-BJA-AA-AB; Lots 770C2307 670C2303 660C2214) BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Cross Cut (25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code VCES-TC9-BQS-AC-AB; Lots 770C2307 670C2303 660C2214) and BC Foods AD Celery Stalk Cross Cut (25 lb. Poly lined bulk fiber carton; Item code VCES-TC9-BQS-AG-AB; Lots 770C2307 670C2303 660C2214) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to manufacturers and distributors in WI, OH, FL, MD, WA, PA, MN, and CA.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to Market of Choice, LLC, citing deficiencies in identifying undeclared allergens in identifying contamination with environmental pathogens, such as Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella, as a hazard requiring a preventive control in the company’s ready-to-eat salads.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Phoenicia Group Inc. recalls Al-Rabih brand Tahini (100% Sesame) – Sesame Paste (454g; Lot #157 29420; Best before 22/OC/19) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Kohberg Bakery Group A/S recalls Kohberg Grødboller / porridge buns (450g; Use by 22.06.2021) due to undeclared yoghurt powder (milk protein).

Allergy Alert (France): JACQUET BROSSARD DISTRIBUTION recalls Brossard brand Le Brownie Pocket Duo Choco (8 pieces; Lot #U067PB1; Best before 13/09/21) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): Bio Co-op recalls Ikalia brand Chocolat noir fourré caramel 70% / Dark chocolate with caramel filling (80g; Lot #11450006; Use by 20/05/2022) because the product contains milk, even though it is labeled “vegan.”

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand 100% Notenpasta amandel / Almond Nut Paste (Expiration dates 31-05-2021, 30-06-2021, 31-07-2021, 31-08-2021, 30-09-2021 and 30-11-2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): The Skinny Food Co recalls a variety of Skinny High Protein Low Sugar Duo Bars because they contain milk at higher levels than indicated on the label. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Berglandmilch eGen recalls Schärdinger Brat- und Grillkäse Natur, 45% / Roast- and grill cheese (150g; Lot #115890; Best before 02.08.2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Pågen A/S recalls Pågen Vanillas (220g; Use by 29.06.2021-07.07.2021) due to potential for mold formation.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour brand Carottes râpées au jus de citron de Sicile / Grated carrots with Sicilian lemon juice (300g; Lot #116101 between 6h00 and 9h00; Best before 30/06/2021) due to foreign matter (pieces of hard, blue plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): E. Leclerc recalls ECO+ brand Mini pâté en croûte / Pâté in pastry crust (450g; Best before 24/06/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC LE MERINOS recalls various Gaec le Merinos brand Veloutés et soupes « Les mitonnés de la Ferme » (500 ml and 1L jars) due to defective sterilization that could render the products unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Gaec Le Merinos recalls various Gaec le Merinos brand delicatessen products due to defective sterilization that could render the products unsafe to consume. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Dunlavin Dairy recalls all Dunlavin Dairy raw and pasteurised milk, semi-skimmed milk, buttermilk, cream and butter, because they were produced in an unapproved establishment. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Pastificio Novella sas recalls Pastificio Novella sas brand pesto genovese senza aglio / Genoese pesto without garlic (130g; Lot L171; Best before 19.06.2021) because the product does not meet safety standards.

Pet Food Safety Recall (UK): Fold Hill Foods recalls several hypoallergenic cat food products due to an increase in cases of pancytopenia in cats and a possible link to the cat food products. Pancytopenia is a very rare condition wherein the number of blood cells (red, white and platelets) rapidly decreases, causing serious illness. 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 an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections that may be linked to consumption of poultry and/or eggs.

Belgian child sick; link to Salmonella in infant formula

This story by Joe Whitworth first appeared in Food Safety News and is reposted here with permission

Belgium has reported a case of Salmonella in an infant linked to an outbreak in France.

The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) said it was informed of two sick babies in Belgium who had, among other things, consumed infant nutrition products of the Modilac brand bought in France, a few hours before the onset of symptoms.

Following an investigation, it appears the consumption of Modilac branded products was the cause of symptoms in one of the two sick children.

Four babies were sickened in France by Salmonella Poona with a link to consumption of Modilac branded products, marketed by Sodilac, a subsidiary of Savencia SA. Three other cases remain under investigation with sequencing ongoing.

The four confirmed patients, aged between two months and 10 months, fell ill between August and the end of December 2018. For probable cases, the age range extends to 18 months and illness onset up to January 2019.

Lactalis recalled 16,300 boxes of Picot AR milk as it was made at the same Spanish factory as the Modilac products but no illnesses have been linked to any Lactalis products.

Implicated Modilac products are not distributed on the Belgian market. They are distributed in France in pharmacies only and via charitable associations or marketed via online sales. Items have also been sent to Vietnam, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

FASFC asked parents who bought the products in France or online not to use them. The agency has contacted French authorities and the situation is being monitored.

The agency advised consumers to be aware that online shopping abroad is not always safe and people should look out for possible risks by checking the websites of foreign health authorities.

Santé Publique France, the public health agency, reported the four cases of Salmonella in infants with genome sequences (cgMLST) belonging to the same cluster.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said it had not found matches with the French isolate in its database. No other countries have reported matches so far but genome sequencing analyses are ongoing and additional cases may be reported.

Salmonella Poona is the 36th most common serotype in the European Surveillance System (TESSy). It was reported by 23 EU countries in 2013-2017 with 147 to 206 cases per year. In the five-year period, France accounted for 34 percent of cases, followed by the UK with 26 percent and the most common age group were children 0-4 years old (37 percent of all cases).