Recalls and Alerts: August 22–23, 2024

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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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA (Final Update): CDC reports 551 confirmed Salmonella illnesses, including 155 hospitalizations, linked to consumption of whole cucumbers from two (or more) Florida growers. None of the product remains on the market, and the growing season in that region has ended. The CDC considers this outbreak to be over.

United States

Allergy Alert: Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Overseas LLC recalls multiple Bliss Tree Butter Snacks varieties due to undeclared milk and sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Authentik Fudge recalls Chocolate Fudge with Nuts branded MONTREAL FUDGE (5.6 oz; Lots 0241500805, 0241690105, and 0241690205; Expiration dates 2025/MR/01, 2025/MR/17, and 2025/MR/17, respectively) due to potential for mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Gutierrez Distributor recalls El Servidor Corp ground cinnamon (1.5 oz; distributed to retail stores in New York starting on January 14, 2024) and Gutierrez brand ground cinnamon (1.5 oz; Sold to cash-and-carry customers) due to elevated lead levels.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: À Fleur D’Ail (Carleton-sur-Mer, QC) recalls PESTO DE FLEUR D’AIL / Garlic-flower pesto (250 ml; Lot 2024-07-16) due to potential for Clostridium botulinum growth.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (UK): Japan Centre Group Ltd recalls Ikari Sauce (Non-Oil Soy Sauce & Yuzu Dressing) (200 ml; Best before 07 September 2024, 06 October 2024, 11 November 2024, 15 December 2024 and 18 January 2025) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (UK): Top in Town Foods recalls various Mayil products due to undeclared crustaceans, mustard, and/or sesame. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Whatever Brands recalls several Oreo products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls various Comeragh still and sparkling water products due to possible presence of visible particles. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Lee Sun Seng Food Pty Ltd recalls Sun Dae (500g; Use by 29/08/24, 05/09/24, 12/09/24 and 19/09/24) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Akula Foods Pty Ltd recalls Savan Cinnamon Sticks (100g, 200g; Best before April 2027) and Savan Cinnamon Powder (200g; Best before April 2027) due to chemical (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Safari Meats and SA Shop Limited recalls Safari Meats brand Biltong, Cabanossi, Droëwors and ready-to-eat cured meat products (All batches and dates) due to lack of required food safety controls. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Delmaine Fine Foods Ltd recalls Delmaine Fine Foods and Woolworths brand Antipasto Products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Magnolia Real Limited recalls Magnolia Dairy brand Fresh Whole Full Cream Certified Organic Raw Milk (Lots from 10225 up to and including 10237) due to Campylobacter contamination.

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More than 165 infected with Salmonella in raw milk outbreak

This story by Coral Beach first appeared in Food Safety News and is reposted here with permission.

More than 165 people, mostly children, have been sickened so far by raw milk products from Raw Farm LLC.

In reports obtained by Food Safety News from the California Division of Communicable Disease Control and the California Department of Health, the Salmonella outbreak has sickened 165 people across four states. Previously the department of health was reporting a dozen sick. The most recent of the reports is from February this year. The most recent illness was recorded this past month.

“Over the last 30 plus years of practice I have been a vocal advocate for robust public health involvement in disease – especially foodborne illness prevention. It is beyond me to comprehend why public health would remain mute in the face of at least 165 sick, 20 hospitalized and 40 percent of the ill five years or younger – especially raw milk – a risky elixir, The more I think about this the harder it is to figure out why public health would sit on the scientific fact that a food producer of a known high-risk food is sickening hundreds. This includes overwhelming epidemiological evidence of the same WGS pattern in both humans and in milk. Setting aside the “food freedom” argument for a moment that people should be able to eat or drink what they want and feed their kids the same; what about simply informing the public of the facts and letting the public decide for themselves?” said Bill Marler, a Seattle food safety attorney and publisher of Food Safety News.

The number of patients in the outbreak is likely much higher than the numbers reported by the Division of Communicable Disease Control because of underreporting. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that for every confirmed patient in a Salmonella outbreak, there are 29 unreported patients.

Raw Farm LLC, formerly doing business as Organic Pastures, is implicated in the outbreak.

Portions of two reports obtained by Food Safety News were redacted. The outbreak covered in the reports began in the fall of 2023. The median age of patients in the outbreak that sickened 165 people was seven.

“Organic Pastures, aka Raw Farm, a brand of raw milk and other brands of raw milk have been linked to multiple previous outbreaks (of) STEC O157, STEC O103, Campylobacter,” according to the report from the Division of Communicable Disease Control.

The agency reported that the Salmonella outbreak, which affected 165 patients, is the largest in the past decade associated with raw milk. Tests of raw milk from the Raw Farm dairy and raw milk in patient homes matched the outbreak strain of Salmonella.

Fourteen percent of patients with known information required have hospitalization.

Raw Farm ceased production and issued a recall on Oct. 24, 2023, but resumed sales on Oct. 31. Of the patients with information available, 93 percent reported consuming Raw Farm LLC raw milk.

2024 Raw Farm LLC Recalls and Outbreaks:

February 2024 E. coli Raw Milk Cheese Outbreak and Recall

Other 2023 Raw Farm LLC Recalls and Outbreaks:

May 2023 Campylobacter Raw Milk Recall
August 2023 Salmonella Cheese Recall

Here is bit of history:

Organic Pastures Dairy Company (OPDC) & Raw Farm

Started OPDC in 2000 – Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020

Organic Pastures Dairy Company Recalls and Outbreaks:

September 2006 Raw Milk E.coli Outbreak: 6 ill/2 HUS
September 2007 Raw Cream Listeria Recall
December 2007 Raw Milk Campylobacter Outbreak: 8 ill
September 2008 Raw Cream Campylobacter Recall
November 2011 Raw Milk E. coli Outbreak: 5 ill/3 HUS
May 2012 Campylobacter Raw Milk/Cream Outbreak: 10 ill, reported illnesses from Jan. thru April
October 2015 Campylobacter Raw Milk Recall
January 2016 E. coli Raw Milk Outbreak: 9 ill/2 HUS

About raw milk

According to the California Division of Communicable Disease Control, raw milk, or unpasteurized milk, is not grass-fed of organic labels. It is about pasteurization. Milk that has not been pasteurized has been shown in numerous recalls and outbreaks to be contaminated with one or more pathogens, including E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, and Brucella.

From 2009 through 2021, unpasteurized raw milk was associated with 143 outbreaks.

“Pasteurization is considered one of public health’s most effective food safety interventions,” according to the California Division of Communicable Disease.

“Before its use, millions became sick and died from tuberculosis, scarlet fever, typhoid fever, and other diseases.”

Pasteurization was initially developed for wine in the 1850s and adopted for milk about 20 years later. In the 1920s and 1930s, pasteurization of milk became the norm. Now, the sale of raw milk across state lines is prohibited by federal law.

Pasteurization has repeatedly been shown to not decrease milk’s beneficial properties.

Recalls and Alerts: March 19–20, 2024

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Food Safety Alert: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets warns consumers about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in unpasteurized raw milk from Garrie A. Smith dba Big Brook Farm, after a sample of the milk collected by an inspector was found to contain L. monocytogenes. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of harmful bacteria.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The Public Health Agency of Canada reports 70 cases of Salmonella illnesses linked to snakes and feeder rodents in an outbreak involving eight provinces: British Columbia (3), Alberta (10), Saskatchewan (7), Manitoba (3), Ontario (32), Quebec (11), New Brunswick (1) and Newfoundland and Labrador (3). The outbreak began in February 2022, and the most recent case was reported in February 2024. Ten people have been hospitalized, and one person has died.

Allergy Alert: Bombay Wholesale & Trading Ltd. recalls Indian Heritage brand of Soya Chaap Masala (850g; Batch SDMIR3; Best before APRIL 2026; UPC 0 898487 154961) due to undeclared soy and gluten.

Food Safety Recall: William J. Walter Candiac (Candiac, QC) recalls three varieties of terrines due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Lidl recalls Kartanon Kanakorma, Täysjyväriisiä ja broilerin rintafileetä kanelilla ja currylla maustetussa kastikkeessa / whole grain rice and chicken breast fillet in a sauce spiced with cinnamon and curry (350g; Expiry date 2.4.2024) due to undeclared milk and beans.

Allergy Alert (Finland): SOK recalls Herkku Katkarapusalaatti / Shrimp salad (180g; Best before 27.4.2024) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (UK): Origin Kitchen recalls all Spread & Stir and Bessert products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jean Gotta groupe recalls Jean GOTTA brand Chipolata au romarin / Chipolata sausages with rosemary (Lot 8441140; Use by 21/03/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRANCE SELECT recalls several varieties of PAUPIETTE DE POULET / Chicken paupiette (Lot EL230324; Use by 23/03/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COUSIN ALAIN recalls Moules de pêches / Peach mussels (15 kg bag; Lot 026.45.11.03; Use by 06/03/2024) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): KREEK’S-FRANCE ARACHIDES recalls various flavours of KREEK’S brand POP-CORN (Multiple pack sizes, lot codes, and Best before dates) due to aflatoxin (mycotoxin) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SA LANGUEDOC LOZERE VIANDE LLV recalls Languedoc Lozère Viande brand Merguez Portion (Multiple pack sizes; Lot 0153292301; Use by 21/03/2024, 23/03/2024, and 24/03/2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCHMIDHAUSER recalls SCHMIDHAUSER Fromage Le Cousin / Raw milk cheese (Lot 60202623482; Use by dates between 18/03/2024 and 20/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENTS JEAN CHAPIN recalls Saucisse pur porc sans c aux oignons / Pure pork sausages with onions (10-pack; Lot 970/240710076; Use by 01/04/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MOULIN MECKERT-DIEMER recalls MOULIN DES MOINES brand SON AVOINE / Oat bran (20 kg bag; Lot 04724; Best before 16/02/2025) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Maison Cottin brand Terrine de veau à la provençale / Veal terrine (180g; Lot 1523; Best before 30/11/2025) due to insanitary manufacturing/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Maison Cottin brand Terrine de lapin aux escargots / Rabbit terrine with snails (180g; Lot 1523; Best before 30/11/2025) due to insanitary manufacturing/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Maison Cottin brand Rillettes de porc fumées / Smoked pork rillettes (180g; Lot 1523; Best before 30/11/2025) due to insanitary manufacturing/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Maison Cottin brand Terrine de joues de porc au vin de Charcenne / Pork cheeks terrine with wine (180g; Lot 1523; Best before 30/11/2025) due to insanitary manufacturing/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall (France): ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC LOCAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNEL AGRICOLE DE BESANCON GRANVELLE Ferme du lycée agricole de Besançon recalls Volailles Gourmandes brand Terrine de volaille forestière / Poultry terrine (180g; Lot 1524; Best before 30/11/2025) due to insanitary manufacturing/packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL DE LA GRAND’LANDE recalls Le Gargilesse brand Coeur de l’Indre Qéops goat cheese (Lots 58, 59, 60; Best by 07/04/2024, 08/04/2024 & 09/04/2024, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHALON NORD DEV CARREFOUR recalls PALETTE DE PORC CUITE / Cooked pork (Lot 07/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCHMIDHAUSER recalls SCHMIDHAUSER brand Fromage à racler de chèvre / Goat cheese (Lot 11237223511; Use by dates between 02/04/2024 & 17/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DISTRIBUTION CASINO FRANCE CASINO – Produits Frais Traditionnels recalls Fromage à racler de chèvre / Goat cheese (Lot 11237223511; Use by dates between 07/04/2024 & 13/04/2024) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN recalls STEAK HACHE DE BOEUF – Magasin Auchan Super Antony Pascal / Ground steak (Sold between 05/03/2024 and 19/03/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PB2G DISTRI CARREFOUR-MARKET recalls Carrefour Le Marché brand Saint Nectaire / cheese (Sold from 20/02/24 to 15/03/24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE LAITIERE DE LA SEVRE recalls SEVRE ET BELLE brand LE CHEVROT LAIT CRU / Raw goat’s milk cheese (200g; Lot 240441402; Best before 26/04/2024) due to possible E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE LAITIERE DE LA SEVRE recalls SEVRE ET BELLE brand LE CHEVROT CENDRE LAIT CRU / Raw goat’s milk cheese (200g; Lot 240451502; Best before 26/04/2024) due to possible E. coli O103:H2 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Fromage de chèvre à racler / Goat cheese (Lot 11237223511; Use by dates 02/04/24 and 14/04/24) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): CJ Nutracon PTY LTD T/A CJ Foods Australia recalls Bibigo Mini Mandu Prawn Dumplings (270g; Best before 04/04/2024, 05/04/2024, 22/04/2024, 24/04/2024, 09/05/2024, 10/05/2024, 08/08/2024, 19/08/2024, 21/08/2024, and 21/09/2024) due to undeclared egg.

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