OUTBREAK ALERT: Wawona-brand bagged peaches linked to 9-state Salmonella outbreak

Sixty-eight people in nine US states have been infected with Salmonella Enteritidis according to a report just released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fourteen people have been admitted to hospital.

Outbreak cases are reported in Iowa (8), Maryland (1), Michigan (17), Minnesota (23), New Jersey (4), New York (8), Pennsylvania (1), Virginia (3) and Wisconsin (3).

Epidemiological evidence has linked the illnesses to consumption of Wawona-brand bagged peaches sold at certain ALDI stores in several states.

ALDI has recalled assorted bagged and loose peaches received from its supplier, Wawona Packing Company. The peaches were sold on or after June 1, 2020 in select ALDI stores in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia and also were available for purchase through Instacart, a grocery delivery service.

Please refer to the ALDI recall notice for additional details.

According to a report from the Minnesota Department of Health, outbreak victims in that state became ill after eating peaches purchased from Aldi, Target, and possibly other retail locations. Target is in the process of removing the implicated peaches from its stores, but has not issued a formal recall notice as yet.

FDA is conducting a full traceback investigation to determine the source of the contamination and the full scope of distribution of the implicated peaches.

What consumers need to know

Consumers should not eat, and retailers, suppliers and restaurants should not sell or serve Wawona brand peaches, or any foods made with these peaches.
Consumers who purchased bagged peaches from ALDI stores from June 1, 2020 to present and cannot identify the brand, should throw the peaches away.
If you believe yourself or a family member to be experiencing symptoms of a Salmonella infection, talk to your healthcare provider and/or report your illness to your local health department.

Pig ear pet treat recall list grows as FDA updates investigation status

Hollywood Feed LLC is recalling 9 lots of “Made in South America Pig Ear Dog Treats” due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The following recalled treats – identified by UPC 819895022444 – were manufactured by Dog Goods USA LLC and sold from bulk bins in Hollywood Feed stores in the United States.

LOT 3188 428590-D, Distributed after 7/9/2019
LOT 3188 428590-C, Distributed after 7/9/2019
LOT 3188 428590-B, Distributed after 7/9/2019
LOT 3248 206228-A, Distributed after 1/14/2019
LOT 3248 206228-B, Distributed after 1/14/2019
LOT 3248 1079789-A, Distributed after 1/14/2019
LOT 3248 221911-C, Distributed after 1/14/2019
LOT 3248 419486-B Distributed after 1/14/2019
LOT 3248 419486-A Distributed after 1/14/2019

Lot codes can be found on bulk displays or on the barcode sticker of bulk shipping bags.

Hollywood Feeds initiated the recall as a result of a self-initiated audit that identified three Salmonella-positive samples, including one sample containing Salmonella Enteritidis.

As each lot is subjected to a ‘kill-step’ before distribution, the company believes contamination occurred “…on-site at the individual store locations after coming into contact with people or animals who interacted with the bulk displays.”

In August 2019, Dog Goods USA (manufacturer of the Hollywood Feed treats) recalled certain non-irradiated bulk and packaged pig ear dog treats after FDA detected Salmonella in a sample.

The recall was expanded to include additional product in September, in response to a report of another Salmonella-positive sample identified by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Dog Goods USA sourced its pig ear dog treats from a supplier based in Brazil.

FDA’s investigation into Salmonella-contaminated pig ear dog treats began as a result of an outbreak of human Salmonella illnesses first reported by the CDC on July 3rd, 2019.

As of the agency’s latest update, released on September 5th, CDC has confirmed 143 outbreak cases in 35 states across the USA.

Thirty-three of the outbreak victims were admitted to hospital.

Multiple serotypes of Salmonella have been identified as being part of the outbreak, including, Salmonella enterica serotypes I 4,[5],12:i:-, Cerro, Derby, Infantis, London, Newport, and Rissen. Some of the strains are antibiotic-resistant.

FDA, CDC and state investigations linked products from three companies to the outbreak: Dog Goods USA, Pet Supplies Inc., and Lennox Intl. Inc. All three companies responded by initiating recalls of Salmonella-contaminated products.

Two other companies – Brutus & Barnaby and TDBBS, LLC – also recalled pig ear dog treats that were found to be Salmonella-contaminated. The strains recovered from these products have not been linked to the ongoing outbreak, according to FDA.

FDA has enhanced its surveillance of pig ear pet treats in response to the outbreak and has added the following three companies to Import Alert 72-03 (Detention Without Physical Examination and Intensified Coverage of Pig Ears And Other Pet Treats Due To The Presence Of Salmonella): Custom Pet S.A.S. (Colombia), Suarko, SRL (Argentina) and Anabe Industria e Comercio de Proteinas (Brazil).

WHAT CONSUMERS NEED TO KNOW

Based on information gathered from cases and the traceback data gathered from the FDA, the FDA and CDC continue to recommend that people avoid purchasing or feeding any pig ear pet treats at this time.
If you have pig ear pet treats, safely discard them and thoroughly clean the areas where the treats have been.
Salmonella can affect both human and animal health. People with symptoms of Salmonella infection should consult their healthcare providers. Consult a veterinarian if your pet has symptoms of Salmonella infection.
People who think their pets have become ill after consuming contaminated pet food should first contact their veterinarians. Veterinarians who wish to have pets tested for Salmonella may do so through the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN Network), if the pet is from a household with a person infected with Salmonella.

Recalls and Alerts: June 24 – 26, 2019

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

Food Safety Recall: San Giuseppe Salami Co. by Giacomo recalls SAN GIUSEPPE SALAMI CO. BY GIACOMO ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE (SMOKE FLAVORING ADDED) (Variable weights; Sell by 11/10/2019) due to foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Perrigo Company plc recalls Parent’s Choice Advantage Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron (35 oz/992g; Lot code C26EVFV; Use by February 26, 2021) due to potential presence of metal foreign matter. The recalled product was sold exclusively at Walmart.

Food Safety Recall: Keurig Dr Pepper recalls Peñafiel unflavored mineral spring water products (600mL and 1.5L PET bottles; All date codes; Imported from Mexico) due to the presence of violative levels of arsenic.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Allied Global Sourcing Inc. recalls Emme Foods brand ShangHai Style Deep Fried Turnip Cake (320 g (80 g x 4); All product codes; UPC 6 292640 000265) due to undeclared egg and shrimp.

Allergy Alert: UNFI Canada recalls Certain My/Mo brand bulk mochi ice cream products due to undeclared cashew. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Dencon Foods A/S recalls certain Chicken wing products due to lack of Danish language allergen labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Mondelez Danmark ApS recalls Oreo Joy Fills Choco Caramel (90g; Best before 22.08.2019) due to lack of Danish language allergen labeling for presence of gluten, milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Animex Foods / Fast Food a la Francaise recalls XXL Grill Sausages (2500g; Best before 24 / 6-2019) due to undeclared cheese.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Reitan Distribution recalls Rema 1000 Hummus (200g; Best before 27/7-2019; Product of Sweden) and Rema 1000 Aioli (200g; Best before 27/7-2019; Product of Sweden) due to undeclared sesame, mustard and egg.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Lidl Italia SRL recalls Italiamo brand Gelatino alla stracciatella di nocciole / Hazelnut stracciatella ice cream (80g; Best before 16/05/21) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Paulig recalls Risenta Buckwheat flakes (250g; Best before 11-06-2020) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Ruel brand Filets mignons fumés nature and Bacon cru fumé (All packaging formats and Best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Double Dragon brand Mung Bean Vermicelli (Lot 000027640; Best before 31.01.2022) due to elevated lead levels.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Meray brand Pistache Premium Quality (Lot 19000438; Best before 06/02/2020) due to elevated aflatoxin levels.

Food Safety Recall (France): Rostain recalls Rostain brand Terrine de Campagne (180g; Lot #18207011; Best before 23/07/2021) due to foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): SALUMIFICIO ALIPRANDI SPA recalls SALUMIFICIO ALIPRANDI SPA brand SALAMETTO CLASSICO/SALAME MIGNON (~220g; Lot #L190007741) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Siljans Chark recalls various hot dog and sausage products due to Listeria contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): HKScan recalls Bullens varmkorv / Bullens hot dogs (2.2 kg; Sold on the Ö&B) due to production failure.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Tammenga diervoeders
recalls Tammenga diervoeders brand Meatmix fish/turkey/duck raw pet food (5kg and 500g; Lot #041919014024; Best before 08/05/2020) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Yesh Maof BaGalil Company Ltd recalls various Yesh Maof brand eggs due to risk of Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Tasman Foods International Pty Ltd recalls Chan’s Yum Cha at Home Vegetarian Shiitake Dumpling, Chan’s Yum Cha at Home Prawn Hargow and Chan’s Yum Cha at Home Sesame Prawn Toast (Products of Vietnam; Use by date of 29/07/2019) due to an incorrect use by date.