Tag: Norovirus

Recalls and Alerts: August 20 – 22, 2020

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 ALERT: CDC reports 68 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in 9 states. Fourteen people have been hospitalized. The infections have been linked to consumption of peaches supplied by Prima® Wawona of Fresno, California. Please see recall information, below.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls Vegan Vanilla Cake (whole, 6-inch cakes; sell-by date through August 24, 2020) due to undecalred soy.

Allergy Alert: Superior Nut Company recalls Southern Grove Mixed Nuts Less than 50% Peanuts (14.75 oz. cans; Lot codes 0MR105975; 0MR106051; 0MR106280; 0MR106320) due to undeclared Brazil nuts.

Allergy Alert: Oberto Snacks Inc. recalls CATTLEMAN’S CUT SMOKED SAUSAGES OLD FASHIONED (3-oz pkg; BEST BY 21MAR2021 22; Time range between 18:35 to 19:15) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Frito-Lay recalls Ruffles Original Potato Chips (1 1/2 oz. bags; Guaranteed fresh date of 22 SEP 2020; Manufacturing code 34631762) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Prima® Wawona of Fresno, California recalls all of its bulk/loose peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 3 and its bagged Wawona and Wawona Organic peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 19th due to potential Salmonella contamination. Wawona peaches have been linked to an outbreak of 68 Salmonella Enteritidis infections in 9 states. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected brands and their distribution.

Food Safety Recall: Prima® Wawona of Fresno, California recalls Wawona, Wawona Organic brand conventional and organic bagged peaches sold from June 1st to August 19th due to potential Salmonella contamination. Wawona peaches have been linked to an outbreak of 68 Salmonella Enteritidis infections in 9 states. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected brands and their distribution.

Food Safety Recall: Target recalls bulk and bagged peaches supplied by Prima® Wawona due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice posted on the Target website for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: ALDI recalls assorted peaches supplied by Wawona Packing Company due to potential Salmonella contamination. Wawona peaches have been linked to an outbreak of 68 Salmonella Enteritidis infections in 9 states. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected brands and their distribution.

Food Safety Recall: Walmart recalls Prima® Wawona peaches due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Wegmans recalls Fresh Peaches and Bakery Items Containing Fresh Peaches due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: The Kroger Group recalls bagged peaches due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were available in the following Kroger Group stores: Jay-C, King Soopers, City Market, Fry’s, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., and Smiths.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: PHAC reports 379 confirmed cases of Salmonella Newport infections in British Columbia (100), Alberta (207), Saskatchewan (26), Manitoba (24), Ontario (8), Quebec (13) and Prince Edward Island (1). The outbreak is linked to imported onions from Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA.

Allergy Alert: Uncle T Foods Inc. recalls Pengsheng brand Oil Preserved Cabbage Leaf (450g; All lot codes; UPC 6 922406 898989) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall: Umami Ramen recalls several varieties of bouillon à ramen / ramen bouillon (500 ml; Sold up to and including 21 August 2020), because the products were not maintained under constant refrigeration and lack required labeling for refrigerated storage. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fine Choice Foods Ltd. recalls Summ! brand Chicken Gyoza Dumplings Sesame Ginger (900g; Lots 2182, 2188, 2202, 2203 & 2205; UPC 0 57356 03403 6) and Summ! brand Chicken Gyoza Dumplings (Steamed) (5 kg; Lot 2190) due to foreign matter (pieces of bone) contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino F.lli CHIAVAZZA S.p.A. recalls Il Molino Chiavazza brand FARINA DI RISO SENZA GLUTINE / gluten-free rice flour (500g; Lot #025360; Best before 15-03-2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): SPAR recalls SPAR Boerenleverworst / Farmer’s liver sausaage (125g; Best before 04-09) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo brand Mix Garam Masala (60g; Lots 123591 & 126953; Expiration dates 11/2022 & 02/2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): ISFI recalls ISFI Garam Massala (150g; Lot P126189) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand Blanc de poulet aux herbes / chicken breast with herbs (4 x 120g; Lot 227; Best before 11/09/2020) due to foreign matter (hard plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH recalls Limobier – Biermischgetränk aus 70 % naturtrüber Zitronenlimonade und 30 % Pils / Limobier – mixed beer drink made from 70% naturally cloudy lemonade and 30% pilsner (24 x 0.33 liter; Expiration dates May 27, 2021; 06/16/2021; 06/17/2021; various lot codes) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hersteller Zumdieck GmbH recalls Beerenmix / Berry mix (750g; Lot #E19-1780/20000-007; Expiration date 05.08.2022) due to potential Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): CASEIFICIO RABBIA FRANCESCO S.N.C. DI RABBIA FRATELLI & C. recalls Caseificio Francesco Rabbia brand Nodo del Saio Vaccino / raw milk cheese (2.5 kg; Lot #200507; Best before 31-10-2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Eat Natural brand FRUIT & NUT BARS – BRAZIL & SULTANA (with peanuts and almonds) (50g & 3 x 50g; Best before August 2020 to June 2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Hand2mouth Ltd recalls Hema Natural Bar fruit & nut (50g & 16 x 50g; All Best before dates) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Hand2mouth Ltd recalls Eat Natural Brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds (50g, 3 x 50g & 15 x 50g; All Best before dates) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Mix Indiase Garam Masala (60g; Best before 11/2022 & 02/2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar with Brazils and Cranberries (3 x 45g; Best before end of August 2020, September 2020, October 2020, December 2020, January 2021, February 2021, March 2021, April 2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): The Paleo Foods Co. recalls Paleo Foods brand Cocoa & Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola containing Brazil nuts (285g and 6 x 285g; Best before August 2020, September 2020, October 2020, November 2020, January 2021, February 2021, March 2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Hand2Mouth Ltd recalls various products containing Brazil nuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): The Happy Chef recalls various The Happy Chef brand fresh sauces due to undeclared soy and dairy allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Australia): David Jones recalls David Jones Australian Sultanas in Milk Chocolate (160g; Best before 18 Dec 2020) due to undeclared peanut.

Recalls and Alerts: March 12 – 14, 2020

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 ALERT: FDA is recommending that consumers not eat the following sprout-containing items from Chicago Indoor Garden, Chicago, IL, with Best By dates between December 1, 2019 and March 12, 2020: red clover (with and without non-GMO labels), sprout salad, mixed greens, and spring salad. FDA’s analysis of a sample of this firm’s product identified the presence of E. coli O103. Whole Genome Sequencing of this bacteria showed that it matches the strain responsible for an outbreak of 14 illnesses in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Texas and Utah likely linked to clover sprouts from Jimmy John’s restaurants.

Food Safety Recall: WinCo Foods, LLC recalls frozen Blackberries in a 16 oz. bag and frozen Berry Medley in 16 oz. and 32 oz. bags, manufactured by Rader Farms of Lynden, WA due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: AFC Distribution Corp. recalls Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi) (Lot #2019.10.02; Sell by dates from 02/19/2020 to 03/13/2020) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Nouveau Taste de Cuisine Inc. recalls Nouveau Taste de Cuisine Inc. brand Vegetable Springroll (120 pieces; Product codes 020120 and 150120; No UPC) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert Update: Henry & Tenry Food Products Company recalls Henry & Tenry Food Products brand Spring Rolls due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the updated recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Sobeys Inc. recalls Sobeys and Foodland brands Asian Vegetable Mix containing bean sprouts (variable size; Best before up to and including 2020MR15; UPC starts with 208066) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Sobeys Inc. recalls Thrifty Kitchens brand Ancient Whole Grains Salad (250g and 5kg sizes; All Best before dates up to and including 20 MR 10) due to foreign matter (stones) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Ecoideas Innovation Inc. recalls Ecoideas brand Chocolate Cake Mix, Brown Rice Pancakes Mix and Buckwheat Pancakes Mix due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

OUTBREAK ALERT / FOOD SAFETY RECALL (France): Ferme de Gioux recalls Ferme de Gioux brand cheeses due to contamination with a strain of Listeria that has been determined to have caused 10 cases of listeriosis.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Tenax Sild A/S recalls Fiskemandens 2 stk fiskefrikadeller / Fish balls (160g; Best before 21/03/2020) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Vitafood ApS recalls RUF Mousse au Chocolat / Chocolate mousse (100g; Lot #L137602 4; Best before November 2020) due to undeclared milk protein.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Bbé Leader Price brand Purée de carottes, pommes de terre et saumon / carrot, potato & salmon baby food (2 x 200g; Lot #201803; Best before 19.09.2020) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Industry recalls Bónus ristuðum karamelluhnetum / Bonus toasted caramel nuts (150g; All dates) due to undeclared egg and lupins.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk recalls 1 de Beste Notenmelange / 1st Best mixed nuts, unsalted (190g; Best before 07-06-2020) due to undeclared macadamia nuts and pecans.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Thaise kipsalade / Thai chicken salad (150; Batch code 2003000382; Best before 3 April 2020) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Miami Burger recalls Classic Miami Burgers (2 x 100g; Batch code 2019211; Best before 30 January 2021) and True Veg Burgers (2 x 110g; Batch code 2019193; Best before 12 January 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Signature Foods Belgium recalls Chef Select brand Salade de Champignons à la grecque / Greek-style mushroom salad (200g; Best before 28/03/2020) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls YARDEN brand Houmous Prestige Za’atar (Lot 0055196504; Best before 13/04/2020 & 15/04/2020) due to suspected non-compliance.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Panificio Italiano Veritas GmbH recalls Panini Rustico, Sorte Natur (4 x 100g; Best before 09.05.20) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): FKS Frischkonzept Service GmbH recalls Bauernkäse Schnittlauch – Knoblauch am Stück / Farmer’s cheese with chives and garlic (~240g; Best before 03.03.2020, 06.03.2020, 10.03.2020, 13.03.2020, 17.03.2020, 24.03.2020, 26.03.2020 & 31.03.2020) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Mizkan Euro Ltd recalls four Branston Pickle products due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Friultrota di Pighin s.r.l. recalls Aringa Sciocca – Aringa Dolce Affumicata (Filetti di aringa affumicati a freddo) / Sweet smoked herring (150g, 1kg, 2kg; Lots #500100-103-110-115-120; Best before from 13/4/20 to 3/5/20) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): LARDIFICIO PIETRO LAURENT recalls LARDIFICIO PIETRO LAURENT brand SALAME “LO SALAM FILZETTA SV” (~300g; Lot #138.351.19; Best before 01/05/2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Lidl recalls Chef Select brand Salade de Champignons à la grecque / Greek-style mushroom salad (200g; Best before 28/03/2020) due to foreign matter (plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jacob Hooy & Co BV recalls Jacob Hooy Pure Powder Ginger (115g; Batch code 059937; Best before Dec. 2021) and Jacob Hooy Ground Ginger (bulk packaged; Batch codes 18713 & 18714; Best before 30-09-2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Mega Image recalls SANO VITA SEMINŢE DE CHIA / chia seeds (150g; Best before 30.01.2021 & 28.02.2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Taste Original Pte Ltd recalls Schnitzer Organic Canihua (250g; Best before 11 July 2020; Product of Germany) due to foreign matter (black particles) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Napier recalls Pak’n Save Napier brand NZ Beef Mince and NZ Beef Premium Mince (various weights; Best before 08.03.20) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

 

Recalls and Alerts: March 1 – 4, 2020

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

Allergy Alert: New Capstone, Inc. recalls ReStructure Vanilla Protein Powder (22-oz pouches and 27g individual serving pouches; Lot #19211; Expiry 06/21) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls select Green Chile Chicken Tamales from stores across 24 states due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and the states where they were sold.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Vanipha Asian Gourmet recalls certain Vanipha Asian Gourmet brand Spring Rolls due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: La Mer recalls certain Les Huîtres Cadoret – La Perle Noire brand #4 oysters due to Norovirus contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Compagnie nationale d’importation de harengs ltée recalls Tartinade de truite fumée / Smoked trout tartinade (160g; Best before 2 avril 2020) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Reghalal recalls Reghalal brand Sandwich Le Suédois Poulet Cheddar / Swedish-style chicken & cheddar sandwich (135g) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Chicken Bites (192g; Use by 5 March 2020) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): ICA recalls ICA Gräddsås / ICA brand cream sauce (250g; Best before 03-04-2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK): Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Chicken Bites (192g; Use by 5 March 2020) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): GMS GOURMET GmbH recalls Chef Menu brand Kohlgemüse Wiener Art / Cabbage vegetables Viennese (400g; Best before between 01.03.2020 and 29.03.2020 inclusive) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Le Larry recalls certain Le Larry brand raw milk goat cheese products due to possible shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Boulangerie YONG recalls Boulangerie YONG (La Réunion) brand Pâtisserie Forêt blanche 8/10 parts surgelées / Frozen White Forest Pastry 8/10 portions (Lot 17/02/2020; Best before 16/02/2021) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls certain Le Larry brand and Boni brand raw milk goat cheese products due to possible shigatoxin-producting E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Co-op recalls Chicken and Stuffing Sandwich (All Use by dates) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.