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NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand Food Safety has received reports of Norovirus illnesses that may be linked to consumption of raw oysters from Putaki Bay oyster farm.
USA: FDA has initiated a traceback investigation in response to an outbreak of 25 cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses. A food source for the outbreak has not yet been identified.
USA (Update): CDC reports that as of August 27, 2024, 14 more illnesses and six more deaths have been added to the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to consumption of deli meats, including Boar’s Head liverwurst. A total of 57 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 18 states. All 57 have been hospitalized. Nine deaths have been reported.
United States
Food Safety Recall: J F C International Inc recalls J-Basket Brand, Napa Kimchi (14.1 oz; Best before 10/26/24 and 12/19/24; UPC 0 11152 83000 1) due to high levels of yeast.
FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns J. Moniz Company Inc. that a June 24, 2024 inspection of the company’s importer establishment revealed serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation.
Canada
No Alerts
United Kingdom and Ireland
No Alerts
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Costco Wholesale New Zealand Limited recalls Kirkland Signature brand Marinated Beef Bulgogi (Best before 28.08.24) due to undeclared sesame.
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): The Goodtime Pie Co North Ltd recalls The Goodtime Pie Co, Hub Gourmet Pies, and No8 Premium Pies brand Pie and Sausage Roll Range (Best before dates from 13/08/2025 up to and including 23/08/2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News
United States
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The FDA is investigating the source of a new outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 illnesses. Thirty-seven outbreak cases have been reported so far, but no food product has yet been linked to the illnesses.
Public Health Alert: The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters (Product of British Columbia, Canada; Harvested 10/17/2023 from harvest area 14-8 Landfile #278757) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. The oysters were shipped to distributors in California and Washington.
Food Safety Recall: Bix Produce Company LLC recalls FreshPoint Bix Produce Company, Cantaloupe (3/bag; Lots P2742702-00 and P2741287) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Q’Delicia recalls approximately 639 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry empanada products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Pet Food Safety Recall: Mid America Pet Food recalls Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula (5-lb, 15-lb & 40-lb bags; Lots 1000016890, 1000016891 & 1000016892, respectively; Best by 6/12/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
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Canada
Allergy Alert: Cailles & Cocos (Cap-Santé, QC) recalls Œufs de cailles / Quail eggs (All lots containing white balsamic vinegar) due to undeclared sulphites.
Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalls President’s Choice brand White Sliced Mushrooms (454g; Batch code 2023 OC 30 CM; UPC 0 60383 05934 7) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC (dba Fanny Bay Oysters) recalls Cloudy Bay Oysters and Sunseeker Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium; Lot 38336; Harvest area 14-08 / 278757) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. The oysters were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
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Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Norway): Norway’s Public Health Institute continues to investigate an illness outbreak due to a strain of shiga toxin producing E. coli. Twenty-four cases have been confirmed to date, more than half of them in children under the age of thirteen. Nine of the children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The outbreak strain has been found in hamburger meat.
Allergy Alert (Denmark): M. Trading ApS recalls Tørrede blommer / Dried plums (500g; Best before 20.07.2025) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.
Allergy Alert (Germany): Karwendel-Werke recalls Exquisa Quark Genuss 0,2% Winter-Sortiment, Sorte Bratapfel / Quark, Baked apple variety (Best before 26.11.2023) due to undeclared egg and wheat.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La Lorraine Bakery Group recalls La Lorraine brand BLACK FOREST GATEAU 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 31/10/2023, 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand GATEAU FORET NOIRE 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls 365 økologi tortilla / Organic tortillas (Best before 20.11.2023, 18.12.2023, 07.01.2024 & 08.01.2024) and Änglamark tortilla (Best before 20.11.2023, 18.12.2023, 07.01.2024 & 08.01.2024) due to mold contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark recalls Alesto Californiske pistaciekerner saltede / Salted pistachio nuts (70g; Batch code 30035/230825001; Best before 21.05.2024) and Alesto Californiske pistaciekerner usaltede / Unsalted pistachio nuts (70g; Batch code 30036/230824001; Best before 20.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Alesto brand roasted and shelled pistachios, unsalted (70g; Best before 20.5.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SALFADIS CHARCUTERIE recalls SALFADIS brand SALADE CHARCUTIERE A LA PROVENCALE / Provençal charcuterie salad (1.8 kg; Lot 068324044421123; Use by 01/11/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SALFADIS CHARCUTERIE recalls SALFADIS brand SALADE CHARCUTIERE A LA PROVENCALE / Provençal charcuterie salad (1.8 kg; Lot 068324044415523; Use by 31/10/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand MELANGE CRUDITES / Salad mix (1 kg; Lot 14A24131943; Use by 22/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): PL Food GmbH recalls Pistazienkerne-Beerenmix / Pistachio-berry mix (100g; Lot 29106/230821001; Best before 17.05.2024), Pistazienkerne geröstet & ohne Salz / Roasted, unsalted pistachios (100g; Lot 29107/230822001; Best before 18.05.2024), and Pistazienkerne geröstet & gesalzen / Roasted, salted pistachios (100g; Lot 29108/230823001; Best before 19.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand GATEAU FORET NOIRE 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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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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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” – JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.
Available from all major on-line retailers, including:
OUTBREAK ALERT: The FDA advises consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of raw oysters that were harvested from harvest location NS 10 in Nova Scotia, Canada on June 9, 2023 and were distributed to 17 states and the District of Columbia: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, and WI. The advice follows a report from the Minnesota Department of Health of 9 cases of Norovirus infections linked to consumption of these oysters.
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The CDC reports that a six-state outbreak of 26 Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to raw cookie dough is now over. Despite extensive traceback investigation, the FDA was unable to identify a specific ingredient or environmental source for the outbreak.
Food Safety Recall: Suya Slice, LLC recalls approximately 445 pounds of ready-to-eat beef products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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Canada
Allergy Alert:Thai United Food Trading Ltd. recalls Bento brand Mixed Seafood Snack Larb Flavour (20g; Expiry date 30062024; UPC 8 850157 405874) due to undeclared egg.
Allergy Alert: Marché Vénizia Inc. recalls Ziyad brand Jameed Soup Starter Soup Base (1.04 L; All codes where milk is not declared on the label; UPC 0 74265 00597 1) due to undeclared milk
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Europe
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Rabbit NV recalls Lunch Corner brand Salade de pâtes pesto / Pesto pasta salad (400g & 1.2 kg; Use by 11/07/23, 16/07/23, 18/07/23) due to undeclared cashew nuts.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Aldi recalls POKE BOWL Spirales de courgettes / Zucchini spirals (320g, All expiry dates up to 16/07/2023) and PASTASALADE Fusilli Pesto / Pesto pasta salad (250g; All expiry dates up to 22/07/2023) due to undeclared cashew nuts.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Het Boerenijsje VOF recalls Het Boerenijsje VOF brand Hoeve-ijs Vanille / Vanilla ice cream (1 L; Lot 21042024; Use by 21/04/2024) due to undeclared egg.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Froster recalls Wereld Burger brand Fully Fruity sauce (500g; Best before 01/05/2024) due to undeclared milk and celery and recalls Wereld Burger brand Maple Whiskey sauce (500g; Best before 20/10/2023) due to undeclared soy and celery.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Salade de pâtes – Pastasalade fusilli pesto / Pesto pasta salad (350g; All Use by dates) due to undeclared cashew nuts.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Traindevie recalls Traindevie brand Mini muffin mix et cake au chocolat / Mini muffin mix and chocolate cake (see recall notice for affected Best before date codes) due to undeclared gluten and milk.
Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls POKE BOWL Spirales de courgettes / Zucchini spirals (320g, All expiry dates up to 16/07/2023) and PASTASALADE Fusilli Pesto / Pesto pasta salad (250g; All expiry dates up to 22/07/2023) due to undeclared cashew nuts.
Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Mozami A/S recalls Turon Fúet Extra, lufttørret spiseklar pølse / air-dried, ready-to-eat sausage (150g; Lot 2313610002; Best before 14.08.2023) due to mold growth.
Food Safety Recall (France): ACHATS MARCHANDISES CASINO recalls FRANPRIX brand Tomme du brebis / Sheep cheese (150g; Sold from 01/03/2023 to 16/06/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Etal du volailler brand Aiguillettes de canard / Duck fingers (280g; Lot 0253033994; Use by 16/07/2023 & 17/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Etal du volailler brand Filet de canard / Duck filet (280g; Lot 0253033994; Use by 12/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): PALMI D’OR BOURGOGNE recalls LE GAULOIS brandFILET CANARD A/P S/SKIN / Duck filet, skinless (Lot 0103011177; Use by dates between 14/07/2023 and 15/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): PALMI D’OR BOURGOGNE recalls LES VOLAILLES DE NOS REGIONS brandFILET CANARD A/P/SKIN / Duck filet, with skin (Lot 0103011177; Use by 12/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERATIVE U recalls U brand AIGUILLETTE DE CANARD / Duck fingers (Lot 00135778; Use by 13/07/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): T & T FOODS recalls BDMP brand Sélar à bande dorée séché / Dried golden band Selar (100g; Lot 2022445287; Best before 01/09/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CHADIS E.LECLERC recalls FABRIQUE A FAGNIERES brand FINGER AUX FRAISES / Strawberry fingers (Use by 07/07/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Roko Feinkost GmbH recalls Roko Feinkost Spezialitäten Kartoffelsalat / Potato salad (1 kg; Best before 03.08.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal or plastic).
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Tiberina carni snc recalls Salsiccia casareccia S/Vuoto / Homemade sausage (18.36 kg; Lot 2; Use by 23/12/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): Tiberina carni snc recalls Salsiccia casareccia S/Vuoto / Homemade sausage (45.242 kg; Lot 2; Use by 14/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Vrije uitloop eisalade / Free-range egg salad (Best before July 28, 2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).
Allergy Alert (Australia): Port Melbourne Paletas Pty Ltd recalls Rocky Road Paleta – Ice-Creme (60g; All Best before dates from 14 JUL 2023 up to and including 06 JAN 2024) due to undeclared cashew nuts.
Allergy Alert (Australia): Korea Food Pty Ltd recalls LOTTE PEPERO almond (32g & 128g; Best before 12.04.2024 & 03.04.2024, respectively) due to undeclared sesame, and recalls LOTTE PEPERO whitecookie (32g & 128g; Best before 17.04.2024 & 16.04.2024, respectively) due to undeclared sesame, almonds and peanuts.
Allergy Alert (Australia): Corean Food Corp PTY LTD recalls Lotte Pepero Almond (128g; Best before 12/10/2023) due to undeclared sesame, and recalls Lotte Pepero White Cookie (128g; Best before 16/10/2023) due to undeclared sesame, almonds and peanuts.
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Emart Company Ltd recalls Lotte brand Almond Pepero (128g; Best before 16.02.2024, 30.10.2023) due to undeclared sesame, and recalls Lotte brand White Cookie Pepero (128g; Best before 9.11.2023, 2.02.2024, and 16.04.2024) due to undeclared sesame, almonds and peanuts.
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