Recalls and Alerts: May 6–8, 2021

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 INVESTIGATION UPDATE: FDA and CDC continue their investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Duisberg and Salmonella Urbana infections linked to the consumption of Jule’s Cashew Brie, a vegan, or plant-based cheese alternative. CDC has confirmed reports of seven outbreak-related illnesses in three states, with three hospitalizations.

Allergy Alert: Natural Way recalls Natural Way brand Original Almond Butter (16 oz; Lot #505721; UPC 850001775175) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Arizona Nutritional Supplements recalls 365 Everyday Value Whey Protein Powder Natural Vanilla Flavor (13.9 oz; Lot #0073984; Best by 03/04/2023) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall Update: Guan’s Mushroom Co recalls Enoki Mushroom (All cases of its 100g/3.5- ounce & 200g/7-ounce packages; Product of China) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: The Big Carrot recalls certain The Big Carrot brand juice products due to foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Goldenway International Trade Co., Ltd. recalls Golden Mushroom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; All units sold up to and including May 7, 2021; Product of China; UPC 8 809201 000039) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Goût de qualité recalls certain varieties of stew (420g; All units sold up to 6 May, 2021) due to manufacturing and packaging conditions that may render the products unsafe to consume.

Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (LITHUANIA): The State Food and Veterinary Service is investigating twelve cases of suspected foodborne illness among children at the Kėdainiai Aušra Progymnasium of the Lithuanian Sports University.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (SWEDEN): Sweden reports fourteen cases of Salmonella Braenderup infections in ten different regions of the country. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo brand Soupe de tomates fraiches / Fresh tomato soup (500g; Use by 11-05-2021) and Jumbo brand Soupe de champignons frais / Fresh mushroom soup (500g; Use by 16-05-2021) due to undeclared celery and milk, respectively.

Allergy Alert (France): LES DELICES DU VALPLESSIS INTERMARCHE recalls Amelie brand Colosse chocolat amandes / Milk chocolate-enrobed ice cream on a stick (346g 4-pack; Lot #111 21; Best before 18/10/2023) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (France): LES DELICES DU VALPLESSIS INTERMARCHE recalls Netto brand NETTO Maxi Bâtonnets vanille amandes / Milk chocolate-enrobed ice cream on a stick (322g 4-pack; Lot #111 21; Best before 18/10/2023) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Mealprep ehf recalls PreppUp brand Vegan Lasagna (All batch numbers; All Best before dates) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK ): Tesco recalls Tesco Mini Breadsticks, 6-pack (6 x 20g; Batch codes U3032, U3033, U3041, U3042, U3043, U3051, U3052, U3053; Best before end of October 2021) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Jambon cuit avec son os, fumé, vendu à la coupe / Bone-in cooked, smoked ham, sold by the slice (Lot J20; Use by 25/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE TRIDIS LECLERC recalls Farce à Légumes / Vegetable stuffing (All lots; All Use by dates between 27/04/2021 and 01/05/ 2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMPAGNIE ITALIENNE DE PRODUITS FRAIS CIPF CODIPAL recalls Casa Azzurra brand Gorgonzola Doux / Mild Gorgonzola (1/8 wheel; Multiple lot codes; All Use by dates between 02/05/2021 and 21/06/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMPAGNIE ITALIENNE DE PRODUITS FRAIS CIPF CODIPAL recalls Casa Azzurra brand Gorgonzola Pizza (1/8 wheel; Multiple lot codes; All Use by dates between 02/05/2021 and 21/06/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): MATCH recalls CGF CHARCUTERIE brand PATE DE CALAIS (Sold by the slice between 15/04/2021 and 21/04/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls ALJADID PROFESSIONNEL brand ROUGE DE VOLAILLE / Poultry loaf (850g; Lot #10421; Use by 09/05/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA FERME DE SAINT PANCRACE recalls la ferme de saint pancrace brand fromages de chèvre au lait cru / Cheeses made from raw (unpasteurized) goat milk (Lots 28/03/2021 to 27/04/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA NOIX TIGREE recalls La Noix Tigrée brand Farine de souchet Bio / Organic tigernuts flour (1 kg; Lots 714201207 to 714210220 and 718201207 to 718210220; Best by 30/09/2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Greggs Bakers Ltd recalls Greggs Vegetable Bakes 2 pack (310g; Best before 15/08/2021; 28/08/2021; 11/09/2021; 12/09/2021 and 26/09/2021; Product of UK) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Organic Grated Red Beets, AH Organic Red Beet cubes and AH Organic Red Beets cooked (Expiration date 8-5-2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Le Quinze Vins Limited recalls Janier brand Picodon Aop raw milk goat cheese (Batch codes 12260610, 13260610, 14260610, 15260610, 16260610; Product of France) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Hermes Fish Factory Ltd. recalls various smoked salmon products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: May 15 – 17, 2019

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT / FOOD SAFETY RECALL: FDA, CDC, and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Concord illnesses linked to “Karawan Tahini and Halva” brand tahini imported from Israel. Brodt Zenatti Holding LLC has recalled all products, including those imported prior to December 2018 and until the final shipment April 2019.

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup and Salmonella Montevideo infections linked to contact with backyard poultry. As of May 16, 52 cases have been reported from 21 states. Five outbreak victims required hospitalization.

Allergy Alert: Caito Foods LLC recalls approximately 1,767 pounds of salad with chicken products due to undeclared soy. Pleae refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Coolhaus recalls Dairy Free Horchata Frozen Dessert Sandwich (5.8 oz single serve package; Best by dates 06182020, 08012020, 08252020, 10082020 or 10262020; UPC 0085191600365) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: US TRADING COMPANY recalls GLOBAL PRIDE RATTAN SHOOT IN BRINE (24 oz; Lot code/Expiry date 18/09/20; UPC 8855273023148) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert: GHSW, LLC recalls select salads, wraps and salad bar trays sold at two Whole Foods Markets 365 in Texas and at Whole Foods Markets in Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall (Update): DOM International Limited recalls Dom Reserve brand Atlantic Salmon Strips (Hot Smoked) Cracked Black Pepper (150g; Product codes 001996, 002176, 002325, 002371, 02533; All Best Before dates; UPC 7 72945 11150 8) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: City Bread Co. Ltd. recalls City Bread brand Rye Breads – Original Cut and Thick Cut (various sizes; Best Before: MA 14 or MA 15) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination. The recalled products were sold in Manitoba.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): PEDON S.p.A recalls More Than Pasta brand Yellow Lentil spaghetti (250g; Lot 0587; Best before 23/03/2020) and More Than Pasta brand Yellow Lentil Lasagna (250g; Lot 0587; Best before 23/03/2020) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Tony’s Kitchen recalls eight seasoning products due to various undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Tony’s Kitchen recalls eight seasoning products due to various undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): The Jordans & Ryvita Company recalls Dorset Cereals Simply Oat Granola (550g; Batch code 24 02 2020 GCP9116; Best before 24 February 2020) due to undeclared almonds, cashew nuts and hazelnuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Filet de canard cuit fumé (90g; Lot #912001; Best before 09/06/2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Holland & Barrett good stuff lucky liquorice root (100g; Batch code 130567; Best before end January 2020) due to Ochratoxin A contamination.

Food and Pet Food Safety Recall (UK – England specific): Birmingham Halal Abattoir (UK 4496) recalls sheep and lamb meat and pet food products because they may contain meat that is unfit for human and pet consumption. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: May 7 – 12, 2018

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United States

Outbreak Alert Update: CDC reports 12 more ill people from five states in the Salmonella Braenderup outbreak associated with shell eggs from Rose Acre Farms’ Hyde County Farm. There have been a total of 35 illnesses to date reported from 9 states. Eleven of the 35 victims were hospitalized.

Allergy Alert: Sugarfina, Inc. recalls white-chocolate coated Sugar Cookies (3.5 oz cube or 2.5-lb plastic bag) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in Sugarfina, Inc. retail stores throughout the U.S., and select Nordstrom department stores in Oregon, Arizona, California, Texas, Illinois,Washington, and other boutique retail stores.

Canada

Outbreak Alert: Public Health Agency of Canada has received confirmed reports of six cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections in Canada that are linked genetically to the current US outbreak. FDA and CDC have tied this outbreak to consumption of romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona growing region.

Allergy Alert: PK Trading Inc. recalls Jongga brand Kimchi Ramen dried soup mix (140g; All batch codes; UPC 8 801052 043661) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): Purasana recalls Chlorella raw powder bio superfood (Lot #OCH-DF-160330/10) due to undeclared sulfites.

Allergy Alert (France): Lotte recalls Lotte Choco Pie (Lot THT 19-12-2018; Best before 19/12/2018) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Jinny’s Bakery Ltd. recalls Jinny’s Bakery Hi-Fibre Brown Soda Bread no added sugar & Jinny’s Bakery Hi Fibre Brown Soda Bread (540g; Best before 14.05.2018) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Gastronomica Roscia srl recalls Cous cous aromatico con verdure e bacche di Goji (200g; Lot #JD15; Best before 22/05/2018) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Yorkshire Game 17 Ltd recalls Wild Venison Burgers (227g; Batch code 12318; Use by 13 May 2018) due to undeclared soya, sulphur dioxide and/or sulphites, and wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK): Remeo Gelato recalls Stracciatella Di Bergamo Gelato (500 mL; Batch code LO18M22; Best before 22 October 2019) due to undeclared nuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Mary Berry’s recalls Mary Berry’s Salad Dressing (235 mL; Batch code 7361; Best before June 2019) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt Group Services recalls Boni Selection Cereal Flakes au chocolat noir (500g; Lot #097 LC 3; Best before 07/04/2019) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Norenca N.V. recalls Colli Barbecue Volaille / Colli Poultry BBQ (Lot #01818123; Expiry date 10/05/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Manufacturer recalls Nos Regions ont du Talent brand Reblochon de Savoie fromage au lait cru AOP (450g; sold since 21 January 2018) due to E. coli O26 contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Supermarchés Colruyt recalls flocons de céréales Boni (Article #15034; Lot #097 LC 3; Best before 07/04/2019) due to possible foreign matter (small pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Fabricake Sugarcraft Limited recalls Rolkem Special Rose Gold and Rolkem Super Gold food colours (All sizes and batch codes) due to high concentration of copper.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Sing Long Foodstuff Trading Co Pte Ltd recalls Sing Long Crunchy Peanut Butter (340g; Use by 25 Jan 2019; Product of China) due to possible foreign matter (metal screw) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importer recalls Frezfrut Natural Goodness Kaya (220g; Use by 05 Feb 2020; Product of Malaysia) due to possible foreign matter (pest droppings) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Aldi recalls Oh So Natural Wholefoods Almond, Cashew & Cranberry Bites (200g; All batches) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Al Mina Mediterranean Patisserie recalls all products up to and including Best Before 15/12/18 due to undeclared almonds, soybean, wheat and sesame seed. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Red Kellys Tasmania recalls Red Kellys Tasmania Creamy Caesar Dressing (250 mL; Batch 3; Best before 31/07/2019) due to undeclared egg, dairy and fish.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Radix Nutrition Ltd recalls specific batches of ready-to-eat, freeze-dried meals due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.