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Recalls and Alerts: December 14–15, 2023

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The CDC has received reports of 302 lab-confirmed Salmonella cases in 42 US states linked to contaminated cantaloupes imported from Mexico. Four people have died and 129 have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Valley View Candies recalls All Fudge products – Peanut Butter Fudge, Maple Nut Fudge, Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Walnut Fudge (8 oz clear, plastic, clam shell containers) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Simmons Prepared Foods Inc. recalls TGI FRIDAYS BONELESS CHICKEN BITES HONEY BBQ CHICKEN (15-oz. cartons; Lot code KL3K03; Best by 12/26/2024) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of clear, hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall: The Quaker Oats Company recalls specific granola bars and granola cereals (Best before dates up to and including Aug- 02-24) due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice and supplementary list for complete details on the recalled products, which were distributed nationwide in the United States and also sold in Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan.

Food Safety Recall: Stop & Shop recalls Trufresh Cantaloupe (Sold to customers from Oct. 23 to Nov. 11, 2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Express recalls Fresh Express Spinach (8 oz; Use by Dec 15, 2023; UPC 0 71279 13204 4) and Publix Spinach (9 oz; Use by Dec 14, 2023; UPC 0 41415 00886 1) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Chang Farm recalls Nature’s Wonder Mung Bean Sprouts (12 oz; December 13th, 2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The PHAC has received reports of 153 lab-confirmed Salmonella cases in eight provinces linked to consumption of cantaloupes imported from Mexico. Six people have died and 53 were hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Boucherie Forget (Berthierville, QC) recalls COQUILLE FRUITS DE MER / Seafood coquille (2-pack) due to undeclared soy and wheat.

Allergy Alert: Le Richmond Marché Italien (Montréal, QC) recalls Tourtière maison / Home-style meat pie due to undeclared milk and egg.

Allergy Alert: Les mets Lucas (Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot, QC) recalls Tourtières (2 x 625 g) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: Les mets Lucas (Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot, QC) recalls SAUMON FUMÉ / Smoked salmon (4 x 65 g; Sold up to 13 December 2023) due to possible food safety risk.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Blais inc (Chandler, QC) recalls four smoked fish products that may represent a food safety risk. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of recalled products.

Food Safety Recall: Baby Gourmet Foods Inc. recalls Little Gourmet Organic brand Mealtime Bowls – Veggie Chicken Pasta (130g; Best before 2024 FE 21, 2024 MR 03 & 2024 SE 12: UPC 6 28619 88103 4) and Little Gourmet Organic brand Mealtime Bowls – Veggie Beef Lasagna (130g; Best before 2024 FE 22, 2024 MR 06 & 2024 SE 13; UPC 6 28619 88102 7) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of wood).

Food Safety Recall: Goldenway International Trade Co. Ltd.  recalls Golden Mushroom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Batch code CE057D; UPC 8 809201 000039) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Centennial General Partner Inc. recalls Centennial Food Service brand Meat products due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (France): French authorities report six confirmed cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) due to infection with a shiga toxin-producing E. coli. All six victims attended a nursery/daycare facility in Toulouse. The infections were associated with consumption of Morbier cheese produced by Route des Terroirs.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): INEX S.A. recalls Bambix brand Groeidrink rijst 1-3A / Rice growth drink, 1-3 years (1 L; Lot 534695; Best before 15/11/24) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Fleischhof-Rasting GmbH recalls multiple My Veggie brand products due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI advises that Abad Royal Shrimp Black Tiger Shrimps (2 kg; Batch code TIC4422AF; Best before 28/10/24 and 31/10/24; Product of India) contains undeclared sulphur dioxide and sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Food safety authority advises that Naturalia brand Raisins Sultanines / Sultana raisins (500g; Lot 350019796-02-167; Best before 12/07/2024) contains undecliared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (UK): Charlie Bigham’s recalls Thai Green Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice (805g; Use by 21 December 2023) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): ENTREMONT ALLIANCE recalls ENTREMONT brand Plateau duo de Raclette & Morbier / Cheese (350g; Multiple lot codes; Best before dates between 01/12/2023 and 13/1/2024) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION E.LECLERC SAINT LOUIS recalls Baechler brand Raclette Ail des Ours / Wild garlic raclette (Lot 230185; Best before 16/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ACHERES EXPANSION E.Leclerc recalls Jambon cuit supérieur découenné dégraisse torchon / Defatted, rindless superior cooked ham (Sold by the slice; Lot 34705363; Use by 18/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls Ballottine Belle Epoque brand Galantine de Volaille / Poultry galantine (Sold by the slice; Lot 296292; Use by 15/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA CHEVRE RIEUSE recalls LA CHEVRE RIEUSE brand Fromage de Chèvre Lait Cru / Raw goat’s milk cheese (Lot 2711233; Best by 27/01/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls PAQUITO brand MELANGE CROQUANT / Crunchy mix (500g; Lot L5; Best before 30/08/2024) due to elevated aflatoxin level.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONTS & TERROIRS recalls Maison MONTS et TERROIRS brand PLATEAU RACLETTE TRIO GOURMAND / Sliced cheese platter (600g; All lots; Best before dates between 25/11/2023 and 19/01/2024) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TOURIS INTERMARCHE recalls SVA JEAN ROZE brand Viande hachée / Ground meat (Lot B146000005810) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TRELIDIS E.LECLERC recalls Crépinette de porc provencale / Pork meatballs (Sold from 08/12/2023 to 09/12/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ARGIBEX INTERMARCHE recalls TOMME DE BAZAS Cheese (~200g; Use by 10/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): FKS Frischkonzept Service GmbH recalls Morbier Stücke / Morbier cheese wedges (180-200g; Multiple best before dates) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): ROUTE DES TERROIRS recalls Morbier Cheese (7 kg; All best before dates up to and including 17/01/24) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Norway): Nestlé Norge AS recalls Morsmelkerstatning «NAN EXPERTPRO HA 1» / Infant formula (Batch code 33120742C1; Best before 29.11.2025) due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Norrköpings mejeri recalls Basimo brand vitost / White cheese (900g; Best before 09022024, 08032024, 15032024) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Princes Group recalls a number of canned bean products due to possible foreign matter contamination (small rubber balls). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Life Health Foods NZ Ltd recalls Lisa’s brand Hummus Chargrilled Capsicum (200g; Use by 07.01.2024) due to undeclared cashew.

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Recalls and Alerts: December 7–8, 2023

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.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC has received reports of 230 lab-confirmed Salmonella cases in 38 states associated with consumption of whole cantaloupe and cut fruit products. Three people are dead, and 96 have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Shakespeare’s Pizza recalls all frozen pizzas due to undeclared wheat. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products which were distributed in grocery stores throughout Missouri, and in a small number of grocers in Kansas, in the Kansas City metro area. 

Allergy Alert: Global Veg Corp recalls AVIATOR brand Sundried Tomato Halves (5 lbs pkgs; Lot 060923/1) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. recalls private label Holiday Nog (1/2 gal; Lot code 7631005049 I 21-65; Code date 12/19/2023) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in United Dairy Farmers stores between December 4th through December 6th, 2023.

Allergy Alert / Public Health Alert: USDA issues public health alert for WHOLE FOODS MARKET KITCHENS Birria-Inspired Beef Soup with Hominy (24-oz plastic cups; Lot 11183; Use by 01/02/24) due to undeclared sesame. No recall has been issued as the product is no longer available for purchase.

Food Safety Recall: Wayne Farms, LLC recalls CHEF’S LINE FIRE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, ready-to-eat (9-lb. cardboard boxes containing 12 packs of 3; Lot codes 3723289239002 and 3723289239003; Use by 01/14/24) due to possible undercooking.

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Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: PHAC has received reports of 129 lab-confirmed Salmonella cases in six provinces associated with consumption of whole cantaloupe and cut fruit products. Five people are dead, and 44 have been hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Poissonnerie Les Trois Pêcheurs (Saint-Eustache, QC) recalls Saumon calabrese / Salmon Calabrese (All lots lacking correct allergen labeling) due to undeclared egg and mustard.

Allergy Alert:  La Baboche – bistro à broue (Saint-Hyacinthe, QC) recalls Côtes levées / Ribs (350g; All lots lacking correct allergen labeling) due to undeclared mustard, fish (anchovies), sulphites, and soy.

Allergy Alert: Farine & Vanille (Montréal, QC) recalls GRANOLA and  BISCUITS SARRASIN / Buckwheat cookies (All lots lacking correct allergen labeling) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: 1585633 Ontario Inc. recalls Good brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Lot code 20231031 and all packages without lot code; UPC 4 892742 010340) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold at T & T Supermarket stores in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: Kopi Thyme Inc.  recalls various Kopi Thyme brand sauces and soups due to potential for growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls multiple fresh cut cantaloupe products (All best before dates from 2023.OC24 up to and including 2023.NO11) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed across Canada.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Finland): Lidl recalls Kinder Maxi Mix joulukalentereille / Christmas calendars (Sold between November and December 2023) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls Les classiques-Prix malin brand Chausson à la viande / Meat turnover (2 x 110g; Lot 246; Use by 14/12/2023) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Germany): DEAS S.A. recalls ZEUS Grüne Oliven gefüllt mit Knoblauch / Green olives stuffed with garlic (350g; Best before 21.02.2026) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): The Butler’s Pantry recalls The Butler’s Pantry Chicken & Broccoli Bake (330g and 1225g; Batch code 33912/23; Best before 11/12/2023; Product of Ireland) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA recalls Cora brand Saumon rouge du pacifique fumé sauvage / Smoked wild red Pacific salmon (4 slices, 120g; Lot G2920365C; Use by 27/12/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GEDIS LECLERC recalls TOMME DE NORMANDIE cheese wheel (Sold from 11/10/2023 to 05/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAVIDIS E.LECLERC recalls MAVIDIS brand Éclairs Spéculoos / Cookie crumb eclair (Sold from 16/11/2023 to 04/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GP GROUPEMENT DE PRODUCTEURS DU PAYS BASQUE recalls Nos Régions ont du Talent brand Poudre de piment d’Espelette AOP / Chili powder (40g; Lots 22P2272/1, 22P2272/2, 22P2272/3; Use by 31/12/2024) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONTS & TERROIRS recalls multiple varieties and brands of Morbier semi-soft cheese due to shiga toxin-producing (STEC) E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls METKA GROSSE sausages (Bulk; Sold from 01/12/2023 to 06/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES JARDINS DU PRADO recalls Les Jardins du Prado brand Soupes, sauces tomates, légumes en morceaux, compotes et coulis / Soups, tomato sauces, chopped vegetables, compotes and coulis due to a processing error that could result in Clostridium botulinum contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR HYPERMARCHES recalls VERITABLE ANDOUILLE DE GUEMENE sausage (Sold from 13/11/2023 to 05/12/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES Auchan Le Mans recalls AUCHAN brand ROTI DE PORC GUEMENOIS / Pork roast (Sold from 20/11/2023 to 24/11/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Panetta SA recalls multiple wraps and sliced chicken sandwiches due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Luv A Pie Foods Ltd recalls Luv A Pie brand Butter Chicken Pie (200g; Best before CHILLED 11/12/23) due to undeclared egg.

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Death toll rises to 8 in cantaloupe outbreak

Salmonella-contaminated cantaloupe products are now blamed for eight deaths in a cross-border outbreak that has sent 140 people to hospital.

As of the latest reports from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), there have been 230 lab-confirmed cases reported in the USA and 129 in Canada.

Five deaths have been reported in Canada and three in the United States.

Six Canadian provinces have reported outbreak cases to the PHAC:

  • British Columbia: 15
  • Ontario: 17
  • Quebec: 91
  • Prince Edward Island: 2
  • New Brunswick: 2
  • Newfoundland and Labrador: 2

In the United States, cases have been reported by 38 states (see image below, supplied by the CDC).

Multiple recalls have been announced in both countries. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has activated a webpage devoted to listing the recalls announced publically in the USA. A list of Canadian recalls has been provided on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website.

Hardest hit populations

Both the CDC and the PHAC have pointed out that children under the age of five and adults over the age of 65 have accounted for a large majority of the lab-confirmed cases in both countries.

In the USA, children under the age of five account for 27% of the confirmed cases to date, while seniors (over the age of 65) account for 47% of cases.

In Canada, 35% of the confirmed cases occurred in children under the age of five, while seniors accounted for 45% of confirmed cases.

Why should this be so?

The very young and the elderly typically are more susceptible to most infections than the rest of the population, and also are prone to experiencing more severe symptoms.

But there are other factors in play, which are highlighted by demographic data provided by the CDC.

Specifically, 23 children attended childcare centers, and 24 of the adult victims were residents of longterm care facilities among the 230 cases in the USA.

The PHAC also reported that many of the Canadian victims resided in a long-term care home, or a retirement residence, or attended daycare.

Many of the recalled products—especially many cut fruit products and fruit salads—were supplied to medical facilities, institutions, food service facilities, hotels, and restaurants.

Not all of these recalls have been made public in the United States. Instead, the recalling company communicated directly with its customers. For example:

  • Market Cuts LLC:- Recalled 8 cut fruit products by letter notification to its customer(s) in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin
  • Freshpoint Of Southern CA:- Recalled Imperial Fresh brand whole cantaloupes, which it had supplied to food services in California, Arizona and Nevada
  • FreshPoint Dallas:- Recalled Imperial Fresh brand whole cantaloupes, which it had supplied to institutions, medical facilities and direct food service accounts in Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

Several of the cut fruit products and whole cantaloupes distributed in Canada also were supplied to hotels, food service operations and institutions (such as hospitals, longterm care facilities and child care facilities).

What consumers in Canada and the United States should know

This outbreak is far from over, and the case counts are continuing to climb. Furthermore, the number of reported cases in any outbreak represents only a fraction of the total number of people who become infected.

Consumers are advised to discard and not consume Malichita or Rudy cantaloupes or any other recalled products. If you have whole or pre-cut cantaloupes or fruit cups, fruit platters, or fruit medleys in your home and are unsure of their origin, discard them as a precaution.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

If you feel unwell, and especially if you have symptoms like diarrhea or vomiting, do not cook or prepare food for other people.

If you suspect you are suffering from a Salmonella infection, consult your healthcare provider.

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