Recalls and Alerts: June 7-8, 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 has initiated a remote Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspection in its investigation of a hepatitis A outbreak linked to organic fresh strawberries.

Food Safety Recall: Prairie City Bakery recalls Prairie City Bakery® Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ooey Gooey Butter Cake (2 oz & 10 x 2 oz; Lots 1357-1 & 2085-1; Best by 6/23/2023 & 9/25/2023, respectively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: F&S Produce Co recalls Protein Power Snack containing a 0.75oz cup of JIF peanut butter (Best by 05/28/22) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: Eclectic Food Services Inc. recalls Mini Lalo Variety Pack Frozen Bars – Raspberry, Mango, Coconut Chocolate (6 x 35 mL; UPC 8 98612 00040 8; All packages for which the specified allergens are not mentioned) and Rico ‘n Lalo Coconut Chocolate Frozen Bars (4 x 80 mL; UPC 8 98612 00019 4; All packages for which the specified allergens are not mentioned) due to undeclared hazelnuts, milk and sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Buffet Maison, le traiteur d’Orléans (Saint-Pierre-de-l’Île-d’Orléans) recalls Saumon fumé à l’érable / Maple-smoked salmon (Variable package sizes; Sold up to 7 June 2022) due to lack of storage temperature information on the package label.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Carrefour recalls CARREFOUR BIO brand Pâté Crème (120g; Lot 154175; Use by 28/06/2022) due to undeclared eggs.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI reports that Alpro Rice All Plant, Rocky Rice beverage (1 L; Batch code L 090 2 with time stamps from 15.07 to 18.24; Best before 31/12/22) contains undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA brand ICA frysta vegetariska dumplings med dipsås / Frozen vegetable dumplings with dipping sauce (320g; All Best before dates) due to undeclared sesame oil.

Allergy Alert (UK): Alpro UK Limited recalls Alpro Rice drink (1 L; Batch code L 090 2 (manufactured between 15:07 and 18:24); Best before 31 December 2022) due to undeclared oats (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo stoomsoep Tom Ka Khai / Steamed meal (550g; Use by  07-06-2022 and 08-06-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Hafner recalls ELABOREE AU RAYON PATISSERIE brand Tartelettes individuelles aux fruits / Individual fruit tarts (Prepared between 08/04 and 08/06) due to Salmonella contamination in the tart shells.

Food Safety Recall (France): NORMA SARL recalls Biscuit riz soufflé et céréales Nippon choco / NIPPON brand chocolate bar with puffed rice and cereals (200g; Lots L291 & L292) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): LES DELICES DE CLOBERT – MAISON GIFFAUD recalls GIFFAUD brand Boeuf cuit en gelée / Jellied cooked beef (Lot 42/520252151; Use by 21/06/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES DELICES DE CLOBERT – MAISON GIFFAUD recalls Boeuf cuit en gelée en terrine / Jellied cooked beef terrine (~2.5 kg; Lot 42/520252151; Use by 01/07/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HUGUIER FRERES recalls STEAK HACHE / Ground beef (2-pack, 4-pack, 6-pack; Lot 31 602782; Use by 06/06/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAUTEL DISTRIBUTION E.LECLERC recalls E.Leclerc brand Filet de queue de saumon / Salmon tail fillet (Use by dates between 29/ 05/2022 and 01/06/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS J. CHENE ET FILS recalls Ets Chêne et Fils brand Salade de Perles saumonées / Salmon pearls salad (~300g; Lot 202; Use by dates between 04/06/2022 and 05/06/ 2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Siebert recalls Siebert brand Brochette de filet de poulet ail des ours / Wild garlic chicken fillet skewer (Lot 1220473022; Use by 09/06/2022 & 10/06/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo stoomsoep Tom Ka Khai / Steamed meal (550g; Use by  07-06-2022 and 08-06-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose 2 British Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets (125g; Use by 11 June 2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Telfrost recalls Frozen corn kernels (800g & 1 kg; Expiration date 01/03/24) and Frozen broccoli (800g; Expiration date 11/02/23) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: May 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.

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

For up-to-date information on the multi-national Jif peanut butter recall and the associated Salmonella outbreak in the United States, please point your cursor to the Jif/Smucker Recalls menu item at the top of the page.

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports 16 confirmed cases of Salmonella Senftenberg in 12 US states. The illnesses are linked to consumption of Jif peanut butter products.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert for Super Asian Chicken Salad (ready-to-eat) (14.5-oz clamshell containers; Best Thru 05/16 through 06/03; distributed to an Amazon Go retail location in Washington) because the salads contain peanut butter that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. recalls approximately 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) bacon topping products due to possible foreign matter contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections linked to imported fresh organic strawberries. Ten lab-confirmed outbreak cases have been reported in Alberta (4) and Saskatchewan (6). Four people have been hospitalized. The imported fresh organic strawberries were purchased between March 5 and 9, 2022 at Co-op stores in Alberta and Saskatchewan and are no longer available for purchase in Canada.

Food Safety Recall: Cantine asiatique Le Petit Jardin du Bedeau (Saint-Pascal, QC) recalls THON FUMÉ / Smoked tuna (Sold up to 26 May 2022) due to food safety hazard.

Food Safety Recall: Nita Tout Garni recalls Gravlax (Sold up to 26 May 2022) due to food safety hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS supermarkten recalls PLUS Gehakt Cordon Bleu / Minced meat, Cordon Bleu (2 pieces; Use by 3 June 2022) due to undeclared peanuts and soy.

Allergy Alert (Spain): AESAN alerts the public to undeclared peanut protein in PWD brand Vegan Chocolate & Hazelnut Praline (35g; Batch no. 22017).

Allergy Alert (UK): East Midlands Food Ltd recalls Aryapan Prajituri Cake Selection (300g & 500g; All batch codes and date codes) due to undeclared peanuts, eggs, milk, nuts, soya and wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Käserei Wilhelm Mack GmbH & Co. KG recalls four cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Nordgetreide GmbH Co. KG recalls Crownfield brand Cornflakes di mais da agricoltura biologica / Organic corn flakes (375g; Expiration dates 29.05.2023, 30.05.2023 & 04.06.2023) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Rema 1000 recalls Squid rings, breaded and pre-fried, pick and mix freezer counter (Use by 04.2024) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Lidl România recalls Belbake Semințe de susan / Sesame seeds (200g; Lot 304-2216111; Use by 18.03.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): JDM Distributors recalls Jif Creamy Peanut Butter (453g; Batch code 1343006; Best before 09 December 2023) and Jif Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter (453g; Batch code 1296425; Best before 23 October 2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Kaiser Foods (Singapore) Pte Ltd recalls Chris’ Homestyle Plant Based Spring Onion Dairy Free Vegan Dip (200g; Use by 1 June 2022; Product of Australia) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Singapore): Yen Investments Pte Ltd recalls Hanami Toasted Prawn Cracker, Original Flavour (All batches; Product of Thailand) due to undeclared molluscs (squid), milk and/or soy.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Eden Ice Cream Factory recalls Round sandwich brand Popsicle in vanilla-flavored vegetable fat (50g; No production dates) and Sankor brand Popsicle in vegetable fat flavored with vanilla chocolate (70g; No production dates) due to E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Chetak Melbourne Pty Ltd recalls Deep Coriander Chutney (283g; Use By 20 AUG 2023) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Cantire Foods Pty Ltd (T/A Chris’ Foods) recalls Chris’ Homestyle Plant Based Corn Relish Dairy Free Vegan Dip (200g; Use By 23 JUL 22 & 11 AUG 22) and Chris’ Homestyle Plant Based Spring Onion Dairy Free Vegan Dip (200g; Use By 01 JUN 22 & 02 AUG 22) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Industry recalls Hanami Toasted Prawn Crackers (Various sizes and weights; All batch and date codes) due to undeclared molluscs (squid), milk and/or soy.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): The Little Big Dairy Company Pty Ltd recalls Double Cream (300 ml & 1 L; Use By 27 JUN 22) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: May 24-25, 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

For up-to-date information on the multi-national Jif peanut butter recall and the associated Salmonella outbreak in the United States, please navigate to the Jif/Smucker Recalls menu item at the top of the page.

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA has initiated on-site inspection and sample collection in its investigation of the Salmonella Senftenberg outbreak associated with Jif peanut butter products.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to Sunny Creek Farm, Inc., citing “… serious violations of the Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption regulation” in reference to the company’s sprout growing operation.

Allergy Alert: Casper’s Ice Cream recalls Red Button Vintage Creamery Canadian Vanilla Ice Cream (56-oz tubs; Lot 344-21-946; Expiration date 12/10/24; UPC 077865010017) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall: Brookshire Grocery Company recalls bulk Yellow Flesh Peaches (available in stores between 4/15/22 and 5/17/22; Product of Chile) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were sold at Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, and FRESH by Brookshire’s retail stores in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers to presence of undeclared milk, egg, fish and soybean in Jack ‘n Jill Chicharron ni Mang Juan – Espesyal Suka’t Sili (90g; Best before 15 October 2022).

Allergy Alert (UK): White Rabbit Pizza recalls four White Rabbit brand pizza products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Lac Vo Hong brand Pink Peanut Kernels (500g; Lot NSX20/11/2021; Best before 20/11/2023) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Coprosain recalls Coprosain brand Filet d’Anvers / Antwerp fillet (Lots  22123, 22124, 22125, 22126, 22129, 22130, 22137, 22138; Use by 02/06/2022, 03/06/2022, 04/06/2022, 05/06/2022, 08/06/2022, 09/06/2022, 16/06/2022, 17/06/2022, respectively) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SAINT JEAN recalls SAINT JEAN brand Suprêmes Soufflés Emmental de Savoie IGP (Lot 21310177; Use by 08/06/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE ANSELME SA Camions de ventes aux marchés Père Anselme recalls Père Anselme brand Brochette de volaille à la marinade cajun / Cajun-marinated poultry brochettes (Produced 19/05/22) due to possible Salmonella contamination in the turmeric ingredient.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Saint Alby brand Jambon cuit supérieur découénné Label Rouge / Red Label superior cooked ham, without rind (160g; Lot 20421400006; Use by 12/06/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT M. OGIER Salaison OGIER recalls Alliance Producteur brand Saucisson sec beaufort / Beaufort dried sausage (180g; Lots 13922 & 14022; Best before 18/07/2022 & 19/07/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN HYPERMARCHE STRASBOURG recalls NOUILLES THAI / Thai noodles (Sold at food service stand between 9 May and 12 May) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DE LA SABLONNIERE la ferme de la sablonniere recalls la ferme de la sablonniere brand fromage blanc / Cottage cheese (500g; Lot 2157; Use by 05/06/2022) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Monolith Mitte GmbH recalls three varieties of Hosyaushka egg noodles due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): IKEA Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG recalls SYLT JORDGUBB Erdbeerkonfitüre Bio / Organic strawberry jam (400g; Best before 01.03.2023, 02.03.2023, 03.03.2023, 28.03.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): T. Boer & Zn recalls Kalfsburger / Veal burger (2 x 125g; Use by 29-05-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): DKSH South East Asia Pte. Ltd recalls Jif Omega-3 Creamy Peanut Butter (Lot codes 1274425 – 2140425; Product of USA) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Margaret River Muesli Company recalls Margaret River Gluten Free Muesli (500g; Best before 29/11/22 and 14/12/22) due to undeclared gluten.