FDA, CDC investigating Salmonella outbreak linked to shell eggs

Raw shell eggs from Gravel Ridge Farms (Cullman County, Alabama) are being blamed for 14 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses in Tennessee and Alabama according to reports from FDA and CDC.

Illnesses started on dates ranging from July 10, 2018 to August 7, 2018; two victims were hospitalized.

Thirteen of the 14 outbreak patients reported eating restaurant dishes made with eggs. FDA and state partners traced the source of the shell eggs supplied to these restaurants to Gravel Ridge Farms.

On September 8th, Gravel Ridge Farms recalled Gravel Ridge Farms Large Cage Free Eggs (Single Dozen and 2.5 Dozen Flats; Use by 7/25/18 through 10/3/18; UPC 7-06970-38444-6), and has ceased the production and distribution of the product while FDA and the company investigate the source of the contamination.

Recalled product was distributed between 6/25/2018 and 9/6/2018. These products were packaged in a cardboard container and sold primarily in restaurants and retail stores in AL, GA, and TN.

The following retail stores carried the recalled eggs:

Atlanta
Candler Park Market
Grant Park Market
Westview Corner Market
Sevananda Natural Foods
The Merchantile

Birmingham
Piggly Wiggly Clairemont
Piggly Wiggly River Run
Piggly Wiggly Crestline
Piggly Wiggly Bluff Park
Piggly Wiggly Dunnavent Valley
Piggly Wiggly Warrior
Piggly Wiggly Homewood
Western Market Mt. Brook
Western Market Rocky Ridge
Foodland Eva
Warehouse Discount Grocery Hanceville
Warehouse Discount Grocery Cullman 2 locations
Foodland Priceville
Star Market Huntsville
Manna Grocery Tuscaloosa

Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the store for refund or discard the product immediately. If any consumers have Gravel Ridge Farms eggs in their refrigerator, they should be discarded, regardless of the date stamped on the package. Consumers with questions may call Dustin Smith at 205-363-1105 M-F Between 8AM and 4PM Central Time.

Recalls and Alerts: July 19 – 22, 2018

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 is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Reading infections linked to raw turkey products from a variety of sources. The outbreak strain has demonstrated resistance to multiple antibiotics. Ninety cases have been reported from 26 states; 40 of the outbreak victims were hospitalized. The outbreak strain has been identified in samples taken from raw turkey pet food, raw turkey products, and live turkeys. Two ill people lived in a household where raw turkey pet food was fed to pets.

Public Health Alert: USDA alerts the public not to consume HUNGRY MAN CHIPOTLE BBQ SAUCED BONELESS CHICKEN WYNGZ frozen microwavable dinners (15.25-oz.; Best by 9/6/19) because the product contains whey powder that has been recalled by the manufacturer (Associated Milk Producers, Inc.) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The frozen dinners were shipped to retail locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Allergy Alert: GiftTree recalls Sherman Candy Caramels due to undeclared pecans, walnuts, almonds and peanuts. The recalled product was sold online in the several Gift Baskets. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected products.

Allergy Alert: Shearer’s Foods, LLC recalls multiple lot codes of Food Lion brand Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes, which were distributed to Food Lion stores in NC, SC, GA, PA, KY, VA, TN, DE, MD, and WV between Dec 1st, 2017 and July 19, 2018.

Food Safety Recall: Flowers Foods, Inc. recalls Swiss Rolls sold under the brand names Mrs. Freshley’s, Food Lion, H-E-B, Baker’s Treat, Market Square, and Great Value, distributed nationwide, and Captain John Derst’s Old Fashioned Bread distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, due to the potential presence of Salmonella in an ingredient, whey powder. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and batch codes.

Food Safety Recall: Food Lion recalls Food Lion Swiss Rolls (13 oz; UPC 3582609277) due to possible presence of Salmonella in one of the ingredients (whey powder). The recalled product was sold only in select Food Lion stores in North Carolina and Virginia.

Food Safety Recall: H-E-B recalls two variety packs of Creamy Creations ice cream and sherbets in 3-ounce cups due to broken metal found in processing equipment during routine maintenance. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Win Opportunity Knocks, doing business as Ottomanelli Wholesale Meats Inc. recalls approximately 6,020 pounds of fresh and frozen, raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O45, O103 and O145. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed for institutional use in Florida.

Pharmaceutical Product Safety Recall: King Bio recalls four lots of Aquaflora Candida HP9, Lymph Detox, and Baby Teething liquids due to contamination with Pseudomonas Brenneri, Pseudomonas Fluroescens and Burkholderia Multivorans. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details regarding the recalled products.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT: Federal and provincial agencies are cooperating to investigate outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in British Columbia (3), Alberta (1), and Ontario (3). Illnesses have been linked through lab tests to consumption of frozen raw breaded chicken, specifically No Name Chicken Nuggets and unbranded $10 Chicken Fries. One person has been hospitalized. See the recall notices below for details of the implicated products.

Allergy Alert: Cedar Juice recalls Cedar brand Edamame Basil Tahini Cold Pressed Select Spread (227g; All batch codes; UPC 6 28055 25237 5) due to undeclared sesame seeds and soy, and Cedar brand Rosemary Sweet Potato Cold Pressed Select Spread (227g; All batch codes; UPC 6 28055 25238 2) due to undeclared sesame seeds. The recalled products were supplied to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Mondelēz Canada recalls Christie brand Ritz Bits Sandwiches due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall was triggered by a recall in another country. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to consumers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls No Name Chicken Nuggets (907g; Outer package code 2019 MA 15; Inner package code 1358M; UPC 0 60383 89685 0) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to consumers nationwide. This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Limited recalls unbranded $10 Chicken Fries (1.81kg; Product code 2019 MR 23; UPC 0 60249 01411 4) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was supplied to consumers nationwide. This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Unilever recalls Viennetta Schokolade (650ml; Lot code L8047BA004; Best by 02.2020) due to undeclared hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): ANTAAR&S S.p.A. recalls Baby Kiss Passatino di lenticchie (150g; Lot #L 05271; Best before 21 02 19) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Dirk recalls 1 de Beste Slavlinders 2x (Expiry dates 27-7 and 28-7-2018) due to undeclared wheat, barley malt and milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo multigrain bread (Best by 28-09-2018) due to undeclared rye, barley, oats and soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH Gele couscous falafel (Best by 20-07-2018) due to undeclared sulphite and celery.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): SPAR recalls Chicken breast meat (25g; Best by 23-7-2018) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (France): LUSTUCRU recalls LUSTUCRU brand Tortellini à poêler MAXI jambon emmental (450g; Best by 14/08/2018; LOT S1900/) due to foreign matter (small metal filaments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LUSTUCRU recalls LUSTUCRU Tortellini boeuf (300g; Best by 18/08/2018; LOT S1850/) due to foreign matter (small metal filaments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LUSTUCRU recalls LUSTUCRU Lunch box Tortel 4 fromages (360g; various lot codes and best before dates) due to foreign matter (small metal filaments) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Cavalleri Carni SRL di Cavalleri Angelo e Figli recalls Salamino di puro suino (Lot #16-05-2018; Best before 06-05-2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Babease Limited recalls Broccoli, Parsnip & Lentils with Onion, Tomato, Quinoa, Fennel, Rapeseed Oil & Herbs baby food (130g pouches; Batch codes 02.06.2019-1, 02.06.2019-2, 02.06.2019-3; Best before 2 June 2019) due to presence of spoilage organisms.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Waitrose recalls Waitrose Crisp & Creamy Deli Style Coleslaw Side Salad (Use by 20/21/22/23 July) due to Listeria contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Fresh Fodder Pty Ltd recalls Fresh Fodder Peppered Taramosalata (200g; Best before 03.09.2018) due to undeclared seafood and soy.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Vili’s Cake recalls Vilis Lamb, Mint and Rosemary Pies (160g; Batch code 01 183 18; Best Before if fresh, 25 July 2018; Best Before if Frozen, 10 July 2020) due to undeclared milk, sesame and shrimp.

Recalls and Alerts: June 17 – 21, 2018

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United States

Outbreak Alert Update: CDC has update its advice against consuming Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal to include all package sizes and date codes.

Outbreak Alert: CDC is investigating an outbreak of Cyclosporiasis linked to consumption of vegetable trays produced by Del Monte Fresh Produce and distributed in Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Demond’s, Sentry, Potash, Meehan’s, Country Market, FoodMax Supermarket, and Peapod stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Allergy Alert: Golden Star Wholesale recalls AL Reef Dried Apricots Sour (12 oz; uncoded) due to undeclared sulfites. The recalled product was sold via retail stores in MI, NY,MN,KY,WI,FL,NC,VA,OR,MA,OH,TX,MO between November 2017 and May 2018.

Food Safety Recall: NOW Health Group, Inc. recalls NOW Real Food® Zesty Sprouting Mix (16 oz.; Lot #3031259 and 3038165; Best by dates 12/20 and 01/21, respectively; UPC 733739072719) due to possible Salmonella contamination. According to the manufacturer’s recall notice, “Evidence of potential contamination was implicated in ongoing FDA and CDC investigations into multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections, of which the clover seed supplier was notified.” The recalled product was distributed online and in retail stores across the USA since December 2017, and also was exported to Canada.

Food Safety Recall: Texas Natural Meats recalls Green Field Farms Rogers Texas Ground Beef (1-lb bags; Expiry 08.08.2020) due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103. The recalled product was sold at a farmers’ market in Roger, Texas.

Canada

Outbreak Alert Update: PHAC reports the number of Salmonella cases linked to frozen, raw breaked chicken has expanded to include 68 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness in nine jurisdictions: British Columbia (8), Alberta (9), Manitoba (9), Ontario (15), Quebec (23), New Brunswick (1), Nova Scotia (1), Newfoundland and Labrador (1), and the Northwest Territories (1).

Allergy Alert: Kehar Foods International Ltd. recalls KFI Premium Quality Foods Curry Powder (100g; Expiry Dec 2018; UPC 8 20103 22525 0) due to undeclared mustard. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in British Columbia.

Food Safety Recall: La Libellule resto convivial recalls Meat Sauce and Vegetarian Chili (all product sold up to June 20) because the items may not be safe for human consumption.

Europe

Outbreak Alert (Sweden): Swedish authorities are investigating two Salmonella outbreaks affecting more than 40 people, according to news reports. The source of the outbreaks is undetermined.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Bauer S.p.a. recalls Brodo Granulare Istantaneo Funghi / Instant Mushroom Broth Powder (Lot #L0008440; Expiry 03/21) due to undeclared walnuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Mondelez Italia Biscuits Production S.p.A. recalls Cipster brand Sfogliatine di patate fritte / Fried potato flakes (85g; Best before 31/10/2018, 30/11/2018, 31/12/2019, 31/01/2019) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (UK): Mondelez International recalls Ritz Chipster (85g; Best before 31 December 2018) due to undeclared wheat.

Allergy Alert (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Fruit and Honey Seed Mix (Best before September 2018) due to undeclared nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Cora brand Shredded Coconut (125g; Lot F 04 4; Best by 25/01/2019) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt Group Fine Food Meat recalls Country Steak (±400g; Expiry 22/6/2018) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Tulip Food Company recalls Slagter Munch Onion Sausage (vacuum packed; Use by 06/07/2018 through 15/07/2018) due to Listeria contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Toms Gruppen A/S recalls Toms Pingvin Lakrids candies (110g; Use by 30/11/19) due to foreign matter (metal particle) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Snellman Kokkikartano Oy recalls Lohipasta (300g; Use by 28.6.2018) due to foreign matter (plastic and metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Findus Finland Oy recalls Findus Våra Finaste Persilja / Parsley (30g; Batch Nos. L 7333 CV005 & L 8029 AV005) due to Shiga-toxin producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Eifrisch Marketing GmbH and Co. KG recalls Shell eggs from organic farm (Lot #0-EN-0356331; Best before 07.07.2018) due to Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Toms Gruppen A / S recalls Ferrari Original candies in bulk (Best before 30-05-2019, 11-06-2019 and 12-06-2019) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): SA Sprouts recalls various Sprout Mixes (product of Australia) due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.