Tag: Norovirus

Recalls and Alerts: November 13-15, 2021

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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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United States

Food Safety Recall: Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc. recalls select whole yellow, white, and red onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Shamrock Foods Company, doing business as Gold Canyon Meat Company, recalls approximately 6,876 pounds of raw ground beef patties due to possible foreign matter (pieces of hard, white plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall Update: Covic International Trading Inc. recalls Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushrooms (200g; Batch code CE 173D; UPC 8 807076 000321) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Italy): Pasta Zara S.p.A. recalls Consilia saper scegliere brand Pasta Farfalle n°265 / Bow tie pasta (500g; Lot L510040; Best before 26-01-2024) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Superunie recalls Daily Chef maaltijd andijviestamppot met slavink / Daily Chef meal endive stew with slavink (500g; Best before  01-12-2021) due to undeclared egg, mustard and soy.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOP LAITIERE DE YENNE recalls La Dent du Chat brand Reblochon AOP raw milk cheese (individual and 12-packs; Multiple lot codes and Best Before dates) due to possible Brucella melitensis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Team Ouest Distralis, groupe France Frais recalls Les messagers des saveurs brand REBLOCHON FRUITIER AOP cheese (250g; Multiple Use By dates) due to possible Brucella melitensis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Monoprix recalls Monoprix brand Demi Reblochon au lait cru / cheese made from raw milk (Lots 21038404, 21038616, 21039243, 21040066, 21040324, 21040470, 21040885, 21041842, 21041847, 21042223, 21042479 & 21043114; Use by dates between 23/10/2021 and 28/11/ 2021) due to possible Brucella melitensis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO France recalls METRO Chef brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP cheese (450g; Multiple Lot codes and Use By dates) due to possible Brucella melitensis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie Edouard Conus recalls Au Coeur de nos Villages brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP cheese (450g; Multiple Lot codes and Use By dates) due to possible Brucella melitensis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS SCHOEPFER recalls Disfrais brand Reblochon au lait cru Tradition fromagère / raw milk cheese (Lots 21038420, 21039074, 21039796 ,21039886, 21040273, 21040630, 21041079, 21041860 & 21042769; Use by dates between 23/10/2021 and 30/11/2021) due to possible Brucella melitensis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie Edouard Conus recalls Au Coeur de nos Villages brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP cheese (450g; Multiple Lot codes and Use By dates) due to possible Brucella melitensis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE FRUITIERE DU VAL D’ARLY recalls Coopérative Fruitière du Val d’Arly brand Fondant d’Arly and Sélection tartiflette raw milk cheese (200g, 400g, 450g; Lots 311921, 311922, 311923, 311924, 311925, 311926, 311927, 311928, 311929, 311930, 311931, 311932, 311933, 311934, 311935, 311937, 311938, 311940, 312011, 312013, 312014, 312015, 312016, 312017, 312018; Best Before dates between 05/11/ 2021 and 02/12/2021) due to possible Brucella melitensis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Noah Sirius recalls Nóa Konfekt brand Candy (560g bulk-packed and 630g boxed; Best before 04.08.2022 and 29.07.2022, respectively) due to foreign matter (metal filings) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Allevamenti Falco srl recalls Uova fresche cat.A / Grade A fresh eggs (Lot codes / Best by dates 1-5-7-8-10/12/2021) due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Allevamenti Falco srl recalls Uova fresche cat.A / Grade A fresh eggs (Lot codes / Best by dates 21-23-24-28-29/11/2021) due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): MELEGATTI 1894 S.p.A. recalls Il Pandoro Originale (740g; Lot 210917; Best before 30-04-2022) due to foreign matter (hard plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): MELEGATTI 1894 S.p.A. recalls Il Pandoro Originale (750g; Lot 210917; Best before 30-04-2022) due to foreign matter (hard plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): BIOPLANTA sas recalls EQUISETO BIO / Organic herbs (1 kg & 100g; Lots TH2001EQ & TH2101EQ, respectively; Best before 12/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan MMM brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP (450g; Lots 311920, 311927, 311933, 312012; Use by 13/11/2021, 20/11/2021, 25/11/2021, 03/12/2021) due to possible Brucella melitensis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Patrimoine Gourmand brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP (450g; Lots 311921, 311929, 311931, 311933, 311935, 312013, 312016; Best before 22/11/2021, 30/11/2021, 03/12/2021, 05/12/2021, 06/12/2021, 14/12/2021, 18/12/2021) due to possible Brucella melitensis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): CARREFOUR ROMÂNIA S.A. recalls TOBA DE PORC DRAG DE ROMÂNIA / Drag de Romania brand pork (Lot 007041021; Use by 18.11.2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Dorset Oysters recalls Dorset Oysters (sold at retail stores listed below between 27 October and 12 November 2021) due to potential Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of retail stores affected by this recall.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Two AIR Factory Ltd. recalls several baked products due to undeclared fish. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Mama Mary Ltd recalls dumpling product stuffed with beef (800g; Use by 25.12.2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: November 11-12, 2021

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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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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports thirty-one (31) confirmed Salmonella infections in ten states, with six people hospitalized. The illnesses have been linked to consumption of Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks. The manufacturer recalled the product after California officials recovered the outbreak strain from two unopened packages.

Allergy Alert: Nutracap Holdings, LLC recalls various dietary supplements due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt recalls Mango Greek Yogurt (16-oz cups; Best before 11/28/2021; UPC 8 57290 00612 6) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: ILG International Trading, Inc recalls Natural Delight Collection brand Natural Dried Apricots (500g / 17 oz; Best before 03/30/2022; UPC 811579000533) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Oregon Lox Company recalls various brands of Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon Lox (various package sizes; Lot #22821) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections encompassing 46 lab-confirmed cases in British Columbia (18), Alberta (18), Saskatchewan (3), Manitoba (6) and Ontario (1). Individuals became sick between late September 2021 and mid-October 2021, and three people have been hospitalized. Many of the individuals who became sick reported eating fresh produce before their illness; however a source for the outbreak has not yet been determined.

Allergy Alert: Flying Fish Trading Inc. recalls String Cheese Roll Fish Cake (Premium Magnolia Fish Cake) (150g; Best before 2023-07-22) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Jabbour Export/Import Ltd. recalls multiple Al Burj brand Tahina and Halawa products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall:  Ma Cabane en Gaspésie (Mont-Joli, QC) recalls PÉPERETTES / Dry sausage (85g; Sold up to and including 9 November 2021) because the processing conditions were inadequate to ensure product safety.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut reports an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections encompassing 18 individuals between 15 September and 29 October 2021. Nine of the patients were hospitalized. The outbreak was traced to eggs from a single egg-packing plant. The implicated eggs were recalled on November 1st.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco Green Thai Style Sauce (180g; Use by 21 November 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.A. recalls Consilia brand Penne rigate integrali bio / Organic whole grain penne rigate (500g; Lot #1197; Best before 16/07/2024) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): PLUS recalls PLUS Elitehaver ongezouten / Elite oats, unsalted (190g; All Best Before dates) due to undeclared pecans.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Bröd & Salt recalls Swedish fika Chocolate chip / Swedish coffee chocolate chip (All cake packages) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Paulig recalls Santa Maria Örtsalt / Herbal salt (112g; Best before 29-04-2024) due to undeclared pea fibre.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Green Thai Style Sauce (180g; Use by 21 November 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): STE COOP FRUITIERE VAL D ARLY recalls Coopérative Fruitière du Val d’Arly brand Reblochon de Savoie raw milk cheese (240g & 450g; Lots 311920, 311921, 311922, 311923, 311924, 311925, 311926, 311927, 311928, 311929, 311930, 311931 ,311932, 311933, 311934, 311935, 311936, 311937, 311938 ,311939, 311940, 312011, 312012, 312013, 312014, 312015, 312016, 312017, 312018, 312019, 312020; Best before between 13/11/ 2021 and 24/12/2021) due to a report of infection of a herd by Brucella melitensis.

Food Safety Recall (France): BRIENT recalls Le choix du traiteur brand Cervelas vinaigrette (500g; Lot 000001890854; Use by 22/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fa. Kosebate GmbH recalls Alburj – Halva mit extra Pistazien / Halva with extra pistachios (400g & 800g; Best before 09.07.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Landfleischerei Max Olbrich recalls Hausmacher Schweinskopf-Sülze / Homemade pork head jelly (180g; Lot/Best before 05.08.2023) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Emilio Mauri SpA recalls Mauri SpA brand Taleggio DOP / cow’s milk cheese (200g; Lot 2440010; Best before 17-20/11/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Patrimoine Gourmand brand Reblochon de Savoie AOP (450g; Lots 311921, 311929, 311931, 311933, 311935, 312013 & 312016; Best before 22/11/2021, 30/11/2021, 03/12/2021, 05/12/2021, 06/12/2021, 14/12/2021 & 18/12/2021) due to a report of infection of a herd by Brucella melitensis.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Porthilly Shellfish recalls oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall (Sold at retails stores between 28 October and 09 November 2021) due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of retailers.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Monta Foods recalls YBC Picola Strawberry (58.8g; Best before 03/2022) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): RJs Licorice (NZ) Limited recalls Black Knight brand Licorice Medley (500g; Batch B560; Best before 26 OCT22) due to low level lead contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: August 21-23, 2021

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.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Freshline Foods Ltd. recalls Veggie Foodle brand Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles (340g; Batch code 218083; Best before 21AU18; UPC 8 09145 70000 0) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Sweden): Swedish Public Health Agency is investigating the source(s) of an increased incidence of human Campylobacter infections in the country. It is suspected that the increase is linked to an increased incidence of Campylobacter in poultry flocks.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (UK): The Food Standards Agency advises consumers not to eat several pork scratching products, due to a link to an outbreak of Salmonella food poisoning. Testing has found a link to 176 reported cases of Salmonella poisoning across the UK between September 2020 and the present date.

Food Safety Recall (France): CINQ DEGRES OUEST recalls Cinq Degrés Ouest brand Chair de coque crue décortiquée surgelée / Frozen raw shellfish meat (shelled) (150g & 500g; Lot #200312F; Best before 15/03/2022) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LAGRUA INTERMARCHE recalls steak haché / ground steak (Lot 11201055; Use by 10/08/2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA EVREUX recalls crépinettes de porc / pork cracklings (Sold between 10/08 and 13/08/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand Terrine lapin aux noisettes et thym / Rabbit terrine with hazelnuts and thyme (Lot T21221; Use by 08/09/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand PATE DE CAMPAGNE A L’ANCIENNE / Old country-style pâté (Lot T21221; Use by 08/09/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand MARBRE BLANC DE POULET A L’ESTRAGON / White marbled chicken with tarragon (Lot T21221; Use by 08/09/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Matfugl ehf recalls Ali, Bónus, and FK brands whole chicken, breast, puffins, chunks, marinated chicken breast (Batch #011-21-28-2-28; Pack dates 16.08.2021 – 19.08.2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Mr. Porky recalls Mr. Porky Original Scratchings (5 x 16.5g; All batch code dates up to and including 19 February 2022; Product of UK) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Jenzet Limited recalls Mr. Porky Crispy Strips (35g; All best-before dates up to and including February 19, 2022; Product of UK) and Mr. Porky Original Scratchings (40g; All best-before dates up to and including February 19, 2022; Product of UK) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Japan Mart 2014 Company Ltd recalls Calbee brand Potato Chips (60g; Batch No. DN60190; Best before 2021.05, 2021.06, 2021.09, and 2021.11; Product of Japan) due to undeclared fish and mollusc.