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Recalls and Alerts: June 2-3, 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

Allergy Alert: Leonard Novelty Bakery recalls Carrot Cake Squares (Lots SL21R 10222 12483, SL21R 10322 12483 and SL21R 10822 12483; UPC 0-96162-12483-8; Sold from early May until May 17) due to undeclared walnuts.

Food Safety Recall: Irvington Seafood recalls Crabmeat: Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw meat (1-lb pkgs; Batch nos. 130, 131, 132, 134, 137, 139, 141, 144, 145, 146,148, 150) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Eclectic Food Services Inc. recalls Mini Lalo brand Variety Pack Frozen Bars – Raspberry, Mango, Coconut Chocolate (6 x 35 mL; All packages sold up to and including June 1, 2022 where milk and sulphites are not declared on the label; UPC 8 98612 00040 8) and Rico ‘n Lalo brand Coconut Chocolate Frozen Bars (4 x 80 mL; All packages sold up to and including June 1, 2022 where milk and sulphites are not declared on the label; UPC 8 98612 00019 4) due to undeclared milk and sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Fresh Prep Foods Inc. recalls Freshprep brand Crunchy Caesar Salad (165g; Batch codes 22JN01 & 22JN03) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. recalls certain spot prawns due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (France): Santé Publique France reports the number of confirmed cases in France of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Kinder chocolate products has risen to 118.

Allergy Alert (Austria): Wojnar’s Wiener Leckerbissen GmbH recalls GOOD Choice Feinkostsalat, Sorte Farmer Salat / Farmer salad variety delicatessen salad (400g; Sell by 07.06.2022, 13.06.2022, 14.06.2022, 18.06.2022, 21.06.2022 and 27.06.2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Austria): Wojnar‘s Wiener Leckerbissen Delikatessenerzeugung GmbH recalls BILLA SCHINKEN SANDWICH / Ham sandwich (170g; Best before 03.06.2022, 04.06.2022, 05.06.2022, 07.06.2022 and 10.06.2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Père Olive recalls Père Olive brand Hummus concombre et basilic / Cucumber and basil hummus (175g; Lot 22125XXXXXXXX; Best before 09/06/2022) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour sélection brand Tablette de chocolat noir 72% de cacao / Dark chocolate bar, 72% cocoa (80g; Lot L2035A; Best before 28/02/2023) due to undeclared gluten and milk.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Avoca Cheesemonger Selection Tomato Kasundi Chutney (200g; All best before dates) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Lidl recalls Glensallagh Glazed & Grilled American Style Cajun Shaved Ham (130g; Multiple batch codes and Use by dates) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI alerts consumers to the presence of undeclared almond in Delikatny Orzech Laskowy Pierniki z Nadzieniem Kremowym / Gingerbreads with Hazelnut Cream Filling (150g; Lot L1293147A; Best before 07/2022).

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): La tourangelle France recalls MMM Auchan brand AUCHAN GOURMET HUILE DE NOIX / Nut oil (250 ml; Lot 3150 & 3201; Use by 28/10/2023) due to undeclared sesame and MMM Auchan brand AUCHAN GOURMET HUILE DE SESAME / Sesame oil (250 ml; Lot 2858 & 3033; Use by 18/09/2023 & 20/10/2023) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Père Olive recalls Père Olive brand Hummus concombre et basilic / Cucumber and basil hummus (175g; Lot 22125XXXXXXXX; Best before 09/06/2022) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert (Romania): Auchan Romania recalls AUCHAN ULEI DE SUSAN / Sesame oil (250 ml; Lot 2858 & 3033; Use by 18/09/2023 & 20/10/2023) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): SPAR recalls SPAR Spread Up Hazelnut Choco (400g; All batch codes; Best before end dates June 2022, August 2022, September 2022, November 2022, December 2022) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Double Panda brand Gegrillte Erdnuss ohne Haut / Skinless roasted peanuts (400g; Best before 20/05/2023) due to elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Aiguillettes de poulet marinées / Marinated chicken wings (400g; Expiration date 13-06-2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STE NELLE LAITERIE DE LA MONTAGNE SOCIETE PAUL DISCHAMP recalls DISCHAMP brand MEDAILLES cheese (Lot #D21020011; Multiple dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC RICHARD recalls fromages de chèvres au lait cru, multiple varieties / raw goat-milk cheese (Sold from 07/05/ 2022 to 26/05/2022) due to E. coli O26 contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES SALAISONS REGIONALES recalls Le Père Champain brand Jambon traditionnel / Traditional ham (Sold by the slice; Lot 22316; Use by 04/06/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHABADIS SUPER U recalls longe de thon albacore 3/5 KGS péché en océan Indien / Yellowfin tuna loin, caught in the Indian Ocean (3/5 kgs; Lot 949-1; Use by 13/05/2022) due to excessive histamine levels.

Food Safety Recall (France): POMMIER MARIE-CLAUDE recalls Fromage de chèvre / goat cheese (various formats and lot codes) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRILYS E. LECLERC recalls SALADE CRETOISE A LA FETA / Crete-style salad with feta (Lot 213031; Use by 04/06/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kosebate GmbH recalls Alburj – Tahini Sesam Mus and Alburj – Tahini Sesam Saft (All production dates from 01/2021 to 03.06.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kosebate GmbH recalls Alburj – Tahini Sesam Mus (800g; Best before 12.08.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hosta recalls NIPPON Puffreis mit Schokolade / Puffed rice with chocolate (200g; Lots L291, L292; Best before 03.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Durra Lebensmittel-, Groß- und Einzelhandel Bashar Arbash recalls Tahina (400g; Best before 31.08.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): J.M. Smucker Company recalls multiple varieties of Jif Peanut Butter due to risk of Salmonella Senftenberg contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand Aiguillettes de poulet marinées / Marinated chicken wings (400g; Expiration date 13-06-2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Superunie recalls multiple bread products due to foreign matter contamination (metal pieces). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Schoof recalls Duo baguette wit / White bread baguette, 2-pack (300g; Use by 14-08-2022) due to foreign matter contamination (metal pieces).

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Goman recalls Goman Burrito Taco (Use by 02.06.22, 03.06.22, 04.06.22) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Montey and Didilo brand Tuna in sunflower oil (1 kg can; Lot L03922JC; Best before 02/08/2027) due to excessive histamine.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Lidl recalls BURGUER MEAT CHICKEN – TURKEY (500g; Batch 3369; Expiration date 03.06.22) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Iskuber / Ice cubes (2 kg; Best before 11-01-2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Lion NZ Ltd recalls specific batches of Huntaway brand and Morton Estate brand Wines due to undeclared milk and eggs. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canadian Norovirus outbreak linked to live spot prawns

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is reporting an outbreak of Norovirus gastroenteritis in four Canadian provinces.

The forty-eight confirmed cases occurred in British Columbia (11), Alberta (12), Manitoba (19), and Ontario (6) during the weeks of May 8, 2022, through May 22, 2022.

All of the interviewed victims reported eating spot prawns before their illnesses occurred.

On May 31st, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CF’IA) issued a recall notice for several lots of Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd live spot prawns. The prawns were  sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

The recalled prawns were identified as:

Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. live spot prawns:- Lot codes AJ200-021, CA001-1532, and CA001-1540. Variable package size. No UPC.

The CFIA warns that the agency’s ongoing investigation may lead to recalls of other products.

What consumers need to know

  • Acute gastrointestinal illnesses such as norovirus are common in North America and are very contagious, affecting all age groups. However, pregnant women, people with compromised immune systems, young children and the elderly are at risk for developing more serious complications, like dehydration.
  • Spot prawns contaminated with noroviruses may look, smell and taste normal. The following safe food-handling practices will reduce your risk of getting sick:
    • Do not eat, use, sell, or serve the recalled spot prawns. Check to see if you have the recalled spot prawns at home. If you do, throw them out and wash your hands.
    • Avoid eating raw or undercooked spot prawns. 
    • Eat spot prawns right away after cooking and refrigerate leftovers. 
    • Always keep raw and cooked spot prawns separate to avoid cross-contamination.
    • Do not use the same plate or utensils for raw and cooked spot prawns.
    • Wash your hands well with soap before and after handling any food. 
    • Be sure to clean and sanitize cutting boards, counters, knives and other utensils after preparing raw foods.
  • Noroviruses can be transmitted by ill individuals. Cleaning and disinfecting practices are the key to preventing further illnesses in your home.
    • Thoroughly clean contaminated surfaces, especially after an episode of illness.
    • After vomiting or diarrhea, immediately remove and wash clothing or linens that may be contaminated with the virus (use hot water and soap).
    • If you have been diagnosed with norovirus illness or any other gastrointestinal illness, do not prepare food or pour drinks for other people while you have symptoms, and for the first 48 hours after you recover.

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Recalls and Alerts: May 31-June 1, 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

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 UPDATE: FDA reports a multistate outbreak of 17 hepatitis A infections (12 hospitalizations) in the United States linked to fresh organic strawberries. These potentially contaminated strawberries were imported from Baja California, a state in northern Mexico and branded as FreshKampo and HEB by a common supplier. The strawberries may have been sold at HEB, Kroger, Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Weis Markets, and WinCo Foods, and may also have been available at other retailers.

Food Safety Recall: Paris Brothers, Inc. recalls several specific cheese products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION / Food Safety Recall: Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. recalls Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. brand Live Spot Prawns (Variable size; Codes AJ200-021, CA001-1532, CA001-1540) due to possible Norovirus contamination. The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.

Food Safety Recall: Épicerie Frenette (Beresford, NB) recalls Whole rasberries (frozen) (350g; Packaging (“Emballage”) dates from 17-AL-22 to 17-MA-22 inclusive; UPC 0 201250 705008) due to possible Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Épicerie Segal (Montréal, QC) recalls Framboises entières IQF / Whole raspberries, frozen (1 kg; Lot #XT21253; Best before 2023-SE-09) due to possible Norovirus contamination. Illnesses have been reported that may be associated with this product.

Food Safety Recall: La Bernoise boucherie charcuterie inc. (Pierrefonds, Montréal, QC) recalls SAUMON FUMÉ / Smoked salmon (Variable sizes; Sold up to 31 May 2022) due to lack of food safety assurance.

Food Safety Recall: Euro Victoria Marché européen (Montréal, QC) recalls Darne de saumon fumé à froid / Cold-smoked salmon steak, Sprats fumés à froid / Cold-smoked sprats (Variable sizes; Sold up to 31 May 2022), and Smoked Atlantic salmon slices (454g; Sold up to 31 May 2022) due to lack of food safety assurance.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Aguulp recalls Aguulp For Gut Liquid Food Supplement Natural Mint Flavouring (All pack sizes; all date codes up to and including March 2024 ) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): PEDON S.P.A. recalls CUCINA E SAPORI brand SEMI DI CHIA (Salvia Hispanica) / Chia seeds (250g; Best before 11/06/23) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): PEDON S.P.A. recalls DBT brand SEMI DI CHIA (Salvia Hispanica) / Chia seeds (250g; Best before 19/06/23) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): PEDON S.P.A. recalls DBT brand SEMI DI CHIA (Salvia Hispanica) / Chia seeds (150g; Best before 18/06/23) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls McCain brand Purè al naturale / Natural purée (Use by 07/2023) due to undeclared milk and gluten.

Allergy Alert (Italy): PEDON S.P.A. recalls Squire brand Chia seeds (150g; All Batch numbers) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): IKEA recalls SYLT JORDGUBB luomumansikkahillo / Organic strawberry jam (400g; Best before 1.3.2023, 2.3.2023, 3.3.2023 and 28.3.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON RIVET recalls Jambon persillé maison / Homemade ham with parsley (Sold by the slice; produced 19/05/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Ikea of Sweden AB recalls Sylt Jordgubb Confettura di fragole bio / Organic strawberry jam (400g; Best before 1.3.2023, 2.3.2023, 3.3.2023 and 28.3.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Food Safety Authority recalls Verival brand Bio Buchweizen / Organic Buckwheat (500g; Lot 1022311321; Best before 23/08/2022) due to elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Co-op recalls Co-op Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil (3 x 145g; Best before 31 August 2026) and Co-op Tuna Chunks in Springwater (3 x 145g; Best before 31 August 2024) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Subhi Nahala & Sons Ltd recalls Nahala Spices Brand Ground Nutmeg (100g; all expiration dates up to and including 13/04/23) due to elevated levels of aflatoxin.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Dineamic Australia Pty Ltd recalls Dineamic Creamy Pesto Pumpkin Gnocchi With Broccoli (360g; Use by 08 JUN 22, 10 JUN 22, 12 JUN 22) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).