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 INVESTIGATION: The Wisconsin Department of Health is investigating at least six cases of Salmonella infections linked to shelled peas sold at Wisconsin Farmers Markets and Farm Stands. The implicated shelled peas were produced by Green Barn Farm Market of Ripon, Wisconsin. Anyone who purchased shelled (loose) peas from Green Barn Farm Market or Green Valley Acres Farm since July 1, 2022, is advised to not eat them and to throw them away, even if the peas have been frozen.
Allergy Alert: Conagra Brands, Inc.recalls P.F. CHANG’S HOME MENU BEEF & BROCCOLI (22-oz plastic bag; Lot 5006 2146 2012; Best by MAY 21 2023) due to undeclared egg.
Allergy Alert: H-E-B recalls H-E-B Creamy Creations Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (1/2 gal; Best by 06 Jan 23; UPC 4122048399) due to undeclared wheat.
Food Safety Recall:Rachael’s Food Corporation recalls approximately 2,246 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wrap products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Super C (Beloeil, QC) recalls BŒUF HACHÉ MAIGRE and BŒUF HACHÉ MI-MAIGRE / Ground beef, lean and Ground beef, semi-lean (Pack date 26.JL.2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).
Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut is investigating 18 reports of Salmonella Enteritidis infections received between 31 March 2022 and 15 July 2022. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Albert Heijn brand empanadas pulled pork (Best before 13-08-2022) due to undeclared milk and eggs.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH brand Tapas Empanadas pulled pork (Best before 13-08-2022) due to undeclared milk and eggs.
Food Safety Recall (France): SODIPORC recalls MAITRE COCHON brand GRILLON CHARENTAIS (180g; Lot 22140140; Use by 01/06/ 2025) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).
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 INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The FDA and CDC have completed their investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg illnesses associated with consumption of Jif Peanut Butter products manufactured by The J.M. Smucker Company. The FDA is preparing a report to discuss findings and provide information to assist in future prevention efforts. The outbreak caused 21 illnesses (including 4 hospitalizations) in 17 states.
Allergy Alert: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls Marutomo Dashi Soup Base (17.6 oz pkgs; Distributed between July 1, 2021 and July 22, 2022; UPC 074410374020) due to undeclared wheat and soy.
Canada
Allergy Alert: Vicentina Fine Italian Foods recalls Vicentina Fine Italian Foods brand Meat Lasagna (All units sold up to and including July 22, 2022) due to undeclared cashew.
Food Safety Recall: Nita Tout Garni (Montréal, QC) recalls Brandade de morue / Brandade of cod (Sold up to 22 July 2022) due to possible food safety hazard.
Food Safety Recall: L’entreprise liquidation Beauharnois (Beauharnois, QC) recalls Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (Sold up to 26 July 2022) due to inadequate labeling (lack of correct storage temperature information on product package).
Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Statens Serum Institut is working together with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the Norwegian Food Institute to identify the source of a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that has infected 16 individuals in four regions of the country since the end of March 2022.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Dierendonck Butchery recalls Dierendonck brand Boudin Carcasse / Carcass pudding (+300g; Use by 28/07/2022) due to undeclared milk, eggs, celery, mustard, and soy.
Allergy Alert (France): STB STALAVEN – EURALIS recalls RISOTTO DE VOLAILLE AUX CHAMPIGNONS / Poultry and mushroom risotto (Lots 219601 & 220101; Use by 01/08/2022 & 06/08/2022, respectively) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (Italy): IFFCO ITALIA SRL recalls multiple products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall site for a complete list of affected products.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH wrap met vegan kebab / Vegan kebab wrap (Use by 27-07-2022) due to undeclared celery.
Food Safety Recall (Austria): Bergader Privatkäserei GmbH recalls Bavaria blu Der Würzige / Soft cheese with blue mold (300g; Batch codes 0102 and 0140; Best before August 29, 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Austria): Wojnar’s Wiener Leckerbissen GmbHrecalls BILLA MEXICO SANDWICH (170g; Best before 07/28/22) due to foreign matter contamination (small foreign bodies).
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo stoomsoep Tom Ka Khai / Steam meal (550g; Expiry date 26-07-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls STEAK HACHE DE BOEUF / Chopped beef steak (Sold between 18/07/22 & 27/07/22) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls NOTRE JARDIN brand FEUILLE DE CHÊNE / Oak leaf salad greens (125g; Lot 40379854; Use by 16/07/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): Grand Saloir Saint Nicolas recalls Petit épeautre aux légumes / Spelt with vegetables (250g; Lot 22202; Use by 05/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): La ferme d’Aupillon recalls multiple dairy products, including milk, yoghurt, fresh cheeses and aged cheeses due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination. Products from this farm have been linked to an outbreak of pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrom in two regions of France.
Food Safety Recall (France): Grand Saloir Saint Nicolas recalls Méli mélo petit épeautre et légumes / Spelt & vegetable hodgepodge (1.6 kg; Lot 22202; Use by 05/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR recalls Carrefour Classic’ brand Framboises surgelées / Frozen raspberries (500g; Lots 34911601, 34418901, 34920701 & 37472201; Best before 25/01/2024, 11/01/2024, 34920701 & 13/06/2024, respectively) due to Norovirus contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Bergader Privatkäserei GmbH recalls Bavaria blu Der Würzige / Soft cheese with blue mold (300g; Batch codes 0102 and 0140; Best before August 29, 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): AsRopa Food GmbH recalls Fishwell Senfgemüse brand Delicous Potherb Mustard (350g; Best before 21.08.2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (broken glass).
Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Þykkvabæjar ehf. recalls kartöflusalati með lauk og graslauk / Potato salad with onions and chives (400g; Use by 05.08.2022) due to foreign matter contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): ARRIVÉ SAS recalls Maître CoqbrandNuggets de Poulet / Chicken nuggets (1 kg; Lot #2P22201; Use by 12/08/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo stoomsoep Tom Ka Khai / Steam meal (550g; Expiry date 26-07-2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Allergy Alert (Israel): Naama Spices Companyrecalls Honey and cinnamon granola (1 kg; Sell by dates from 08/23/03 up to and including 10/17/23), Sugar-free vanilla flavored granola (1 kg; Sell by dates from 04/24/23 up to and including 10/17/23), Honey and cinnamon granola (400g; Sell by dates from 04/22/23 up to and including 09/12/23) and Sugar-free vanilla granola (400g; 04/22/23 up to and including 10/06/23) due to undeclared peanuts.
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd recalls specific batches of various Tip Top brand Supersoft Wholemeal and Oatilicious breads due to possible foreign matter contamination (plastic). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
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: The FDA has opened an investigation into the source of a new outbreak of 13 cases of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses. No product has yet been linked to the outbreak.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Épicerie des Champs Afro (Gatineau, QC) recalls ESTOMAC DE VACHE / Cow stomach (Sold up to 4 February 2022) because the product is unfit for human consumption.
Food Safety Recall: Épicerie du Village recalls Saumon fumé atlantique / Atlantic smoked salmon (Sold up to 9 February 2022) due to absence of mandatory storage temperature instruction on the product label.
Food Safety Recall: Anhydra Inc. recalls Anhydra brand Organic Dehydrated Bananas (125g, 1 kg & 10 kg; Lot 3200; Best before févr-22) due to insect infestation.
Food Safety Recall: JD Sweid Foods (2013) Ltd. recalls Hampton House brand Chicken Nuggets (3 kg; Batch code 3141; Best before 2022 NO 10; UPC 0 66123 52102 0) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Allergy Alert (France): AUCHAN recalls AUCHAN MELANGE FORESTIER / Forest mix (450g; Lot 21070751; Best before 26/01/2024) due to possible presence of Boletus luteus mushroom, which could provoke an allergic reaction.
Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Vomar recalls Achterham 1 Ster Beter Leven / 1 star Better Life (200g; Best before 28-2-2022) due to undeclared wheat, mustard and soy.
Allergy Alert (Spain): Manufacturer recalls Pidy brand macarons (480g; Lot 2021369222; Best before 08/01/2022; Product of France, via Belgium) due to undeclared eggs and almonds.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Ferme Lévêque recalls Ferme Lévêque Neufchâtel cheese (200g; Use by 27/2/2022) due to possible shigatoxin producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): KAMANDE INTERMARCHE recalls Antonin brand cantal fermier lait cru / Raw milk (Lot 250886; Use by 12/02/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): KAMANDE INTERMARCHE recalls MERICQ brand Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (4.8 kg; Lot 1745239; Use by 04/02/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): GAEC DE LA GRAVAISE recalls égouttés, demi-secs par 2 Fromages de chèvre au lait cru / Raw goat-milk cheese (Lot 24/01/22) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Food Safety Authority recalls Alnatura brand Mandeln / Almonds (200g; Lot L711129B; Best before 29/11/2022) and Dennree brand Amandes moulues grillées/ Roasted ground almonds (200g; Lots B112020, B112021, B112022; Best before 02/09/2022) due to risk of cyanide poisoning.
Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Ferme Lévêque recalls Ferme Lévêque Neufchâtel cheese (200g; Use by 27/2/2022) due to possible shigatoxin producing E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Safi recalls Safi 100% Original Butter Cow Ghee (600g; Best before May 2022, September 2022, December 2022, March 2023, April 2023, June 2023, September 2023, December 2023) and Safi 100% Original Butter Sheep Ghee (600g; Best before May 2022, September 2022, December 2022, March 2023, April 2023, June 2023, September 2023, December 2023) because the items were produced in an unapproved establishment.
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert and Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Elms Café, Invercargill recalls all batches and all dates of its Elms Café brand frozen meals due to a lack of process control and the presence of allergens which may or may not be declared. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Ephraim Health Services Ltd recalls E-Health brand Organic Super Greens Wholefood Powder (200g; All batch codes and date codes) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): GoodFor Ltd recalls Organic Chlorella Powder (Bulk bins and various package sizes; All product sold from June 2021 up to January 2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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