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Recalls and Alerts: February 24-25, 2022

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC is investigating an unspecified number of reports of additional illnesses linked to consumption of powdered infant formulas manufactured in the Sturgis, Michigan, production facility of Abbott Nutrition. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources also has confirmed one case of Salmonella in an infant likely related to consumption of recalled powdered infant formula.

Food Safety Recall: Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. recalls Enoki Mushrooms (200g/7.05-ounce packages and 150g/5.25-ounce packages; All cases; Product of China) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Alli & Rose LLC recalls Snak Yard brand Dried Plums / saladitos due to possible elevated lead levels. The recalled products were sold during April 2021 to February 2022 at Costco Wholesale in Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Centre de la fondue (Drummondville, QC) recalls multiple products due to undeclared milk, soy, wheat, eggs, mustard and/or sulphites. Pleas refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Mon Chef Personnel (Rosemère, QC) recalls BRAISÉ DE JOUE DE PORC À LA MILANAISE / Milanese braised pork cheek and MIGNON DE PORC SAISI, SAUCE POIVRADE  / Seared pork mignon in pepper sauce (Sold up to 24 February 2022) due to undeclared soy, milk and wheat.

Europe

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Spain): ABBOTT recalls multiple lot codes of SIMILAC ALIMENTUM (400g) and SIMILAC ELECARE (400g) due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected product.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Snacks Bosteels recalls Snacks Bosteels brand Vol au vent aux boulettes (1 kg and 3 kg; Lots 07/02/2022b6149 & 25/01/2022b6115; Expiration date 21/03/2022 & 08/03/2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): Ferme de Kerheu recalls Ferme de Kerheu brand Crème glacée Chocolat-Banane / Chocolate-banana ice cream (2 x 125 ml; Lot 193.21; Use by 12/07/2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (France): Ferme de Kerheu recalls Ferme de Kerheu brand Crème glacée chocolat / Chocolate ice cream (1 L; Lot 189.21; Use by 08/07/2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Gunarajan Handelsagentur recalls Ingwer gemahlen / Ground ginger (100g; Lot #4161; Expiry 31.05.2023) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Häagen-Dazs recalls Häagen-Dazs brand Rum Salted Caramel & Biscuit ice cream (460 ml; Expiry date 07.09.22) due to undeclared eggs, milk, wheat and soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): KP Snacks recalls Popchips Veg Vibes Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar (Batch code YP1D 1344 00:43 to 02:30; Best before 09 07 2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Montezuma’s Chocolates Limited recalls Montezuma’s Hot Pickle (Chilli & Lime) Milk Chocolate Bars (90g; Best before 24 June 2022) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Le Sapin Blanc fromage de chèvre / Goat cheese (80g; Lot #15012224; Use by 20/2/2022 and 3/3/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Organic Health recalls multiple bagged nut mixes due to potential for elevated levels of aflatoxin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie Le Pic recalls multiple Le Pic brand cheese products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION LECLERC SAINT LOUIS recalls Baechler brand Raclette truffe d’été / Summer truffle raclette (Lot 213655; Best before 24/04/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Emile Fournier Fils recalls multiple Fournier fils brand fish products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): C.A.F.A.R. recalls CARREFOUR pollo allevato a terra alette di pollo fqc / Chicken wings from free-range chickens (Lot 0051000478; Best before 10-02-2022) due to Salmonella Agona and Salmonella Infantis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK – Wales only): Llaethdy Mynydd Mostyn Dairy recalls three gelato ice cream products because they have been produced in an unapproved establishment. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Singapore): Abbott Laboratories (S) Pte Ltd recalls Similac Human Milk Fortifier (400g; The code on the container contains “K8”, “SH” or “Z2” and the first two digits are “22” through “37”; Expiration date 1 April 2022 or after; Product of USA) due to potential Cronobacter and Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): MZ Holdings Ltd recalls Vadilal Quick Treat brand frozen Custard Apple Pulp (1kg; Batch code KWHO; Best before 21/SEP/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: February 22-23, 2022

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT / Food Safety Recall: Vadilal Industries (USA) Inc. recalls Custard Apple Pulp, frozen (35.27 oz; Batch/Lot codes KWHO, KRQO; Best before September 2023; UPC 8901777282168) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated after FDA received a single complaint reporting 5 illnesses and FDA sampling revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product.

Allergy Alert: Frickenschmidt Foods LLC recalls HIGH PROTEIN SNACK TERIYAKI BEEF WICKED CUTZ BEEF STICK (1.5 oz individual packs; Lots 113022, 120122, and 012823; Packaged on Nov. 30, 2021, Dec. 1, 2021, and Jan. 28, 2021, respectively) due to undeclared gluten.

Canada

Allergy Alert Update: Frobisher International Enterprises Ltd. recalls 3Fish brand Sauerkraut Fish (Szechuan Style) (400g; 8 74718 00529 5; All codes that do not declare milk on the label) and Tilapia Soup with Pickled Vegetables (400g; UPC 8 74718 00534 9; All codes that do not declare milk on the label) due to undeclared milk. The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Rossignol inc. (La Pocatière, QC) recalls SAUCE À LA SAUCISSES  / Sausage sauce and SOUPE LÉGUMES MAISON / Homemade vegetable soup (500 ml and 1 L; Sold up to and including 22 February 2022) due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Boucherie St-Hilaire (Jonquière, QC) recalls SAUCE À LASAGNE / Lasagna sauce (Units sold up to 23 February 2022) due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Europe

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Italy): Abbott SRL recalls Similac – Alimentum powdered infant formula (400g; Lot 29280Z260X; Best before 01-06-2023) due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Cronobacter.

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Italy): Abbott SRL recalls Similac – Elecare powdered infant formula (400g; Lot 27930Z202X; Best before 30-09-2022) due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Cronobacter.

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Netherlands): Abbot B.V. recalls Similac Elecare (400g; Lot #27930Z20; Best before September 2022) due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Cronobacter.

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall Update (UK): Abbott recalls various batches of Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac infant formula powders due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Cronobacter. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): ALDI recalls Bistro’Vite brand Vol-au-vent (1 kg; Lot #27004500; Expiry date 03/03/2022) due to undeclared soy and/or celery.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): ALDI recalls Bistro’Vite brand Vol-au-vent (1 kg; Lot #27004500; Expiry date 03/03/2022) due to undeclared soy and/or celery.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition warns consumers that HIBER brand PASTAS DE TÉLLENAS / Filled tea cakes (200g; Batch No. 20.01.22; Expiration date 03.21.22) contains undeclared eggs.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE TRIDIS LECLERC TRIE-CHÂTEAU recalls Chaire à saucisse / Sausage meat (All lots; Use by dates between 12/02/2022 and 16/02/ 2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Vallégrain Distribution recalls Vallégrain brand Rôti façon Orloff / Orloff-style roast (~1 kg; Lot 2204809601; Use by 27/02/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE E.LECLERC recalls EMILE FOURNIER ET FILS brand FLT MAQ FUME PROV BIO SKIN P/ANE / Smoked mackerel filets (200g; Lot 2204507; Use by 16/03/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DEMARNE recalls LA BARRE brand FILET HARENG FUME SOUS VIDE / Vacuum-packed smoked herring (~1 kg; Lot 044121/20; Use by 05/03/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls RONDE DES MERS brand TRANCHES POUR TOASTS SAUMON FUME / Smoked salmon slices (4 slices / 80g; Lot F0280269; Use by 02/03/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC LA BAROTIERE recalls GAEC LA BAROTIERE brand FROMAGE DE CHEVRE FERMIER / Farmer’s goat cheese (Lot 43; Best by 18/04/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Reykjagarði ehf. recalls Holta, Kjörfugl and Króna brands of chicken – Complete bird and breast (Traceability number 001-22-01-6-16; Pack dates 15.02.22 and 16.02.22) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Maza Mediterranean Delicacies recalls Esfenaj (200g; Best before 19-03-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Maza Mediterranean Delicacies recalls Hoemoes less salt / Hummus, reduced salt (200g; Best before 28-03-2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Dr. Oetker Ro SRL recalls Pizza Ristorante Prosciutto / Restaurant-style prosciutto pizza (330g; Lot #141021; Expiry date 09.2022) due to possible foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose & Partners Green Pesto with Basil (145g; Use by 27 February 2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Hog Roast Style Pork with Apple Sauce (425g; Use by 06 January 2022, 09 January 2022, 15 January 2022, 17 January 2022, 6 February 2022, 8 March 2022, 9 March 2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Professional Beauty Solutions Pty Ltd recalls three Bestow Powdered Drink Products (various weights and multiple date codes) due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Janine Tait Group Ltd recalls specific batches and dates of three Bestow Powdered Drink Products due to undeclared gluten. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: February 19 – 21, 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 a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital or print copy to your personal library.

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA continues its follow-up investigation of the Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport illnesses linked to powdered infant formula products manufactured by Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, Michigan.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Le Valet Épices (Montréal, QC) recalls LE VALET MARINADE (500 ml; Sold up to 18 February 2022) because the product may not be safe to consume.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Axfood recalls Smått & gott Godismix Favoriter / Candy Mix Favorites containing “Snickers” packaging (700g) due to undeclared peanuts.

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Ireland): Abbott recalls Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac powdered infant formulas (400g; Multiple batch codes and Best-before dates; Product of USA) due to potential for Salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (UK): Abbott recalls Elecare Similac and Alimentum Similac powdered infant formulas (400g; Multiple batch codes and Best-before dates; Product of USA) due to potential for Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): Baron International D.O.O. recalls BILLA BIO FRUIT BITES HIMBEERE-KAKAO / FRUIT BITES RASPBERRY-COCOA (100g) due to possible foreign matter (plastic parts) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Magret de canard fumé entier / Whole smoked breast of duck (Lot 301604; Use by 29/04/ 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls Auchan – Les Bouchées Jambon Fumé Ail et Fines Herbes / Garlic and fine herbs bite-sized smoked ham (100g; Lot 229; Use by 24/03/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR-MARKET ESSARS recalls crème de foie / creamy liver (Sold by the slice between 8 February 2022 and 9 February 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETS VAISSAIRE PAPON recalls L’ARVERNE brand SAINT NECTAIRE FERMIER cheese (Lot 63VBM040122; Best before 24/ 03/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): LT Foods recalls Golden Sun Riz Basmati / Basmati rice (1 kg; Use by 06/10/2023) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Siljans Chark recalls Bacon (Best before 2022-03-04) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Freshers Foods Ltd. recalls various pork snack products due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Israel): Abbott recalls Alimentum and Human Milk Fortifier powdered infant formula products (Expiration date 1.09.2023) due to potential contamination with Cronobacter and/or Salmonella Newport.

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Singapore): Abbott Laboratories (S) Pte Ltd recalls Abbott Alimentum powdered infant formulas (400g; The first two digits of the code are “22” through “37” and the code on the container contains “K8”, “SH” or “Z2”; Expiration date 1 Apr 2022 or later; Product of USA) due to potential contamination with Cronobacter and/or Salmonella Newport.

Australia and New Zealand

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Australia): Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd and Abbott US recall some EleCare, Similac and Alimentum infant formula products due to potential contamination with Cronobacter and/or Salmonella. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (New Zealand): Abbott Laboratories NZ Ltd recalls specific batches of its Similac, Alimentum and EleCare brands of infant formula products due to potential contamination with Cronobacter and/or Salmonella Newport. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.