Tag: Salmonella Enteritidis

Two people dead in Canadian Salmonella outbreak linked to Celebrate brand frozen profiteroles and eclairs from Thailand

This story by Phyllis Entis first appeared in Food Safety News and is reposted here with  permission.

Frozen profiteroles and mini eclairs sold in grocery stores are the apparent sources of two deaths among at least 73 lab-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in Canada as of April 27, 2019, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).

The outbreak, which was first announced on April 5, 2019, has spread to six Canadian provinces: British Columbia (27), Alberta (12), Saskatchewan (9), Manitoba (10), Ontario (13) and Quebec (2).

The outbreak began in early November 2018 and remains ongoing, with the most recent case having been reported in late March 2019. Outbreak victims range in age between 1 and 88 years of age.

PHAC has not determined whether or not Salmonella was a contributing factor in either of the deaths. Nineteen outbreak victims have been hospitalized.

Many of the victims reported eating Celebrate brand classic/classical or egg nog flavored profiteroles or mini chocolate eclairs purchased at various grocery stores before becoming ill.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Food Recall Warning for certain Celebrate brand products.

The implicated products were manufactured in Thailand by Mountain Mist (The Belgian Baker) Thailand Ltd. and distributed in Canada by Retail Resource Services Inc., located in Beaumont, Alberta, Canada (Retail Resource).

All lot codes of the following Celebrate brand products have been recalled so far. CFIA warns that more products may be recalled, depending on the outcome of its food safety investigation.

  • Mini Chocolate Eclairs, 365g (UPC 8 858762 720047)
  • Classical Profiteroles / Classic Profiteroles, 325g (UPC 8 858762 720009)
  • Egg Nog Profiteroles, 375g (UPC 8 858762 720016)
  • Classic Foodservice Profiteroles, 4 kg (No UPC)
  • Pineapple Foodservice Profiteroles, 4 kg (No UPC)
  • Coconut Foodservice Profiteroles, 4 kg (No UPC)
  • Passionfruit Foodservice Profiteroles, 4 kg (No UPC)
  • Mango Foodservice Profiteroles, 4 kg (No UPC)

The recalled products were sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and may have been distributed elsewhere in Canada.

Symptoms of Salmonella usually begin from 6 to 72 hours after exposure and may include the following: fever, chills, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

In healthy individuals, symptoms usually last from 4 to 7 days and often resolve without treatment. In some cases, more severe illness can occur. The very young, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to complications from Salmonella infections.

PHAC advises consumers to take the following precautions if they have purchased or been given one of the recalled products:

  • Do not eat recalled Celebrate brand profiteroles (cream puffs) or mini chocolate eclairs.
  • Throw them out immediately and properly wash and sanitize any containers that were used to store these products before using them again.
  • If you have any profiteroles or mini eclair products without the original packaging and are unsure if these products are included in this advice, throw them out just to be safe.
  • Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds immediately following contact with any of the identified Celebrate brand products.
  • Do not prepare food for other people if you think you are sick with a Salmonella infection or suffering from any other contagious illness causing diarrhea.

Recalls and Alerts: April 15 – 17, 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

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC investigating Salmonella Newport outbreak linked to consumption of raw, frozen ground tuna from Vietnam.

Allergy Alert: Unilever recalls Ben & Jerry’s Coconut Seven Layer Bar bulk product (2.4 gal; Best by SEP1520BJ4; UPC 076840104246) and Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey (1 pt / 473 mL; Best by AUG2820BH2, AUG2920BH2, or AUG3020BH2; UPC 076840100354) due to undeclared tree nuts including almonds, Brazil nuts, and hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert: Hercules Candy LLC recalls Cashew Brittle Bits (4-oz clear plastic package; Best By 7/14/19; Barcode 00369) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert: Weis Markets recalls Weis Quality Banana Puddin Ice Cream (48 oz; All lots; UPC 041497-01305) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: Jensen Tuna of Louisiana recalls frozen ground tuna imported from JK Fish, because it may potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: Mondelēz Global LLC recalls CHIPS AHOY CHEWY COOKIE (13 OZ; Best when used by 07SEP2019, 08SEP2019, 14SEP2019, 15SEP2019) because of the potential for certain product to contain an unexpected solidified ingredient.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: PHAC has recorded seven additional cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in an outbreak that now encompasses 70 individuals in six provinces: British Columbia (27), Alberta (12), Saskatchewan (8), Manitoba (10), Ontario (11) and Quebec (2). Eighteen people have been hospitalized so far. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

Food Safety Recall: La Boucanerie recalls Saumon fumé / Smoked salmon (300g; Best by April 14, 2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: FeedingChange Canada recalls Feeding Change brand Young Thai Coconut Meat (454g; Best By May 28 2020; CM 148181A; UPC 0 91037 12927 7) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Kind Organics Inc. recalls Kind Organics brand Alfalfa (114g; Best before 04/18 2019; UPC 7 27908 14903 6) and Kind Organics brand Broccoli Brassica (114g; Best before 04/18 2019; UPC 7 27908 14905 0) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall: MFG Distribution Inc. recalls Kokkinos Oreinos brand Kriti Graviera (1.5 kg; All codes sold from October 15, 2018 up to and including April 12, 2019) due to E. coli contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Flensted Snitgrønt A/S recalls Easy Tasty White cabbage salad with beetroot and coleslaw dressing (350g; Best before 18/04/19, 19/04/19 and 20/04/19) due to undeclared wheat gluten.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Lidl Suomi recalls Chef Select 4 Formaggi Fresh Stone-Baked Pizza (Best before 22.4.2019) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (France): Carrefour recalls Carrefour Kids brand Gourdes aux fruits (12X90g; Best before 22/03/2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): Intermarché recalls ITINERAIRES DES SAVEURS brand Dés de chorizo doux (100g; Lot 190841245; Best before 06/06/2019) due to undeclared allergens.

Allergy Alert (Italy): DALIAN NEW CENTURY HUIHONG TRADING CO. LTD. recalls NUVOLE DI DRAGO / PRAWN CRACKERS (227g; All lots) due to undeclared shellfish.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kaufland Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG recalls Exquisit Lammfilets (400g; Lot L 1841301 B22; Best before 09.04.2020) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Fromagère de la Brie recalls all cheeses manufactured at its St Siméon site in France due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls various cheeses manufactured by FROMAGERE DE LA BRIE due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong) Ltd recalls Bordier brand Brillat Savarin cheese (Lots 352702, 352203, 352802 and 352803; Best before April 12 to May 7, 2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): K-Element Limited recalls Beillevaire brand Brillat Savarin cheese (Lots 1900307B, 1900437B, 1901105, 1901542B, 1901757, 1901933B, 1902075B, 1902379B, 1902791 and 1903446B; Best before February 10 to April 21, 2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Importer recalls Pouligny Saint Pierre Fermier brand au lait cru / raw goat milk cheese (Lot J90800103; Product of France) due to Shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Steve’s Fresh Farm Eggs recalls Fresh Eggs From My Farm 12 Free Range Eggs (700g; Use By 6-5-2019) and Fresh Eggs From My Farm Cage Eggs (700g; Use By 6-5-2019) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Organic Spring Pty Ltd recalls various imported French cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: April 6 – 9, 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: J & J Snack Foods Handhelds Corp. recalls approximately 56,578 pounds of stuffed sandwich products due to foreign matter (semi-transparent plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Washington Beef, LLC recalls approximately 30,260 pounds of ground beef chubs due to foreign matter (hard plastic and metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: JBS Plainwell, Inc. recalls approximately 43,292 pounds of ground beef products due to foreign matter (hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Royal Greenland A/S recalls Levevis gluten-free sauces (330g; Lot #L9089; Best before 24.03.2020) due to excessive gluten.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Samkaup hf recalls Coop brand Asian Wok Mix (Best before 13.06.2020; Product of Belgium) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (UK – England specific): Alamgeer Foods Ltd recalls Alamgeer Bassar Curry Powder (800g; Batch code 121120; Best before 12 November 2020) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (UK – England and Wales specific): Morrisons recalls Morrisons brand Free From Choc Chip Cookies (145g; All date codes) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls various cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): STONEMANOR INTERNATIONAL LTD recalls Greggs mini sausage rolls (433g; Best before 30/11/2019) due to foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Nordic Seafood A/S recalls Princip brand shrimp (275g; Lot #NOR_10563; Best before 25-10-2020) because the package incorrectly describeds the shrimp as cooked.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand Croissants jambon emmental / Croissants with ham and emmental cheese (300g; Best before 13/04/2019) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls O Tapas brand Assortiment de 9 brochettes au fromage frais – Saumon fumé (Lot #70875109; Best before 14/05/19) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): La Société SALAISONS MAK-YUEN recalls various Mak-Yuen brand deli meats due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Bartoloni Carni di Bartoloni Elisabetta & C SNC recalls Coppa di testa s/v (3 – 6 kg; Best before 26-07-2019) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls various cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Chapley Group recalls Pasadena Foodland Hot Cross Buns due to foreign matter (plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Synergy Produce Pty Ltd recalls Southern Highland Organic Eggs (300g 6 pack and 700g 12 pack; All best before dates up to and including 09/05/2019) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. This recall is linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses which has affected a total of 167 NSW residents since the strain was first detected in May 2018.