Tag: Salmonella Infantis

Recalls and Alerts: March 30–31, 2023

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: CDC and FDA are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Infantis illnesses linked to an as-yet-undetermined brand of flour. Twelve individuals in eleven states have fallen ill, and three of the victims were hospitalized. Among the seven people interviewed so far, six of them reported eating raw dough or batter. Flour was the only common ingredient in the raw dough or batter.

Allergy Alert: Wellness Natural USA Inc. recalls SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar (part of a 15-count variety pack; Lot TN3005A; Best before 05 Jan 2024) due to undeclared cashews.

Food Safety Recall: Seven Seas International USA, LLC recalls Biltmore Smoked Sockeye Salmon (Lot code R4058; Best by April 14 2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché des rapides (Saint-Liguori, QC) recalls four products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert:  La sacrée gourmande inc. (Repentigny, QC) recalls three products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Komera Inc. recalls Komera Original Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce (148 ml; All units sold up to and including March 30, 2023; UPC 6 27987 43939 7) due to risk of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and online and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Food Safety Recall: Les Coquineries (Saint-Agapit, QC) recalls Sandwich aux œufs / Egg sandwiches (Best before 04/04/23) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall:  MobiloChef inc. (Montréal (Verdun), QC) recalls multiple Solution Gourmande brand prepared dishes due to lack of mandatory “Keep refrigerated” labeling. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Solstice Ciderworks recalls Solstice Ciderworks brand Haskap Cider (355 ml; Code 12 0123; UPC 0068441783755) due to bursting cans. The recalled product was sold in the Yukon.

Food Satey Recall: Les Aliments BCI Inc. recalls Various brands of Chicken Soup Products due to swollen cans. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold nationally.

Food Safety Recall: Café Dei Campi (Montréal, QC) recalls Pesto (Units sold up to 31 March 2023) due to lack of mandatory “Keep refrigerated” labeling.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Multi-national): ECDC reports that an outbreak of Salmonella Virchow illnesses that began in 2017 is on-going. As of March 30, 2023, a total of 210 cases have been reported by Denmark (2), France (111), Germany (26), Ireland (4), the Netherlands (34), the UK (32), and the US (1). Kebab meat products containing contaminated chicken meat are the likely vehicles of infections, according to the ECDC.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Athix BIO recalls Racines BIO brand Sucre de fleur de Coco / Coconut blossom sugar (480g; Lot F00401CS PA; Best before 03/07/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): AUCHAN RETAIL SERVICES AUCHAN SAINT NAZAIRE recalls CHIPOLATAS EMBALLEES EN MAGASIN / Chipolata sausages wrapped in the store (Use by 26/04/2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): SOLINEST recalls CHUPA CHUPS brand Tubes Mini avec arômes naturels – Confiserie gélifiée acidulée aux goûts fruits / Tart jelly candy with fruit flavours (175g; Lots L2082, L2386 & L2421; Best before 28/02/2024, 30/09/2024 & 30/10/2024, respectively) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers of the presence of fish (salmon) and cereals (gluten) in packages of Dega Paprykarz Szczecinski / Fish paste (250g) not labeled in English.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Fjällbergets Bageri & Delikatesser AB recalls Swedish Protein Deli Cheese (Best before 2024-01-31) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (France): MBBS DISTRIBUTION recalls Le bio de Manon brand Maïs pop corn / Popcorn kernels (500g; Lot 1T23; Best before 31/01/2025) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVRIGNY CHEVENET brand FROMAGE de CHEVRE SEC / Goat cheese (Lots 087 & 065; Best before 15/05/2023 & 24/04/2023, respectively) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHEVENET SARL recalls CHEVRIER des CRAYS – CHEVRIGNY brand FROMAGE de CHEVRE SEC / Goat cheese (Lots 061 & 062; Best before 17/04/2023 & 24/04/2023, respectively) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Nautica brand Saumon fumé ASC de Norvège / Norwegian smoked salmon (4 slices – 140g; Lot G0540372; Use by 26/03/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOBRAQUES DISTRIBUTION recalls ROQUEFORT SOCIETE brand fines découpes de Roquefort au lait cru de brebis surgelé / thin-cut Roquefort cheese made from raw sheep milk, frozen (500g; Lot L61821; Best before 30/08/2023) due to staphylococcal enterotoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CENTRALE DE CHARCUTERIE recalls CHARLES DU FOREZ CHARCUTIER brand ROTI DE PORC CUIT SUPERIEUR S/VIDE / Cooked pork roast, vacuum-packed (0.400 kg; Lot 230733; Use by 10/04/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Maxi DI SRL recalls GIOIA DI MARE brand GAMBERETTI BOREALI IN SALAMOIA / Northern shrimp in brine (225g; Lot L 510 WS-B; Use by 05/05/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): EMO DISTRIBUTION S.à.r.l recalls Emo brand Cuisse de poulet / Chicken leg (Lot 3124005; Use by 04.04.2023) due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Spring Gully Foods Pty Ltd recalls OzEmite Yeast Spread Gluten Free (175g; Best before 28/04/25) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Fleurieu Milk Company recalls Fleurieu Milk Company Pouring Cream (300ml, 1L, 2L and 10L; Use by 06.04.23, 07.04.23 and 08.04.23) due to E. coli contamination.

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Recalls and Alerts: February 24-25, 2022

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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: CDC is investigating an unspecified number of reports of additional illnesses linked to consumption of powdered infant formulas manufactured in the Sturgis, Michigan, production facility of Abbott Nutrition. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources also has confirmed one case of Salmonella in an infant likely related to consumption of recalled powdered infant formula.

Food Safety Recall: Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. recalls Enoki Mushrooms (200g/7.05-ounce packages and 150g/5.25-ounce packages; All cases; Product of China) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Alli & Rose LLC recalls Snak Yard brand Dried Plums / saladitos due to possible elevated lead levels. The recalled products were sold during April 2021 to February 2022 at Costco Wholesale in Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Centre de la fondue (Drummondville, QC) recalls multiple products due to undeclared milk, soy, wheat, eggs, mustard and/or sulphites. Pleas refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Mon Chef Personnel (Rosemère, QC) recalls BRAISÉ DE JOUE DE PORC À LA MILANAISE / Milanese braised pork cheek and MIGNON DE PORC SAISI, SAUCE POIVRADE  / Seared pork mignon in pepper sauce (Sold up to 24 February 2022) due to undeclared soy, milk and wheat.

Europe

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Spain): ABBOTT recalls multiple lot codes of SIMILAC ALIMENTUM (400g) and SIMILAC ELECARE (400g) due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected product.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Snacks Bosteels recalls Snacks Bosteels brand Vol au vent aux boulettes (1 kg and 3 kg; Lots 07/02/2022b6149 & 25/01/2022b6115; Expiration date 21/03/2022 & 08/03/2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): Ferme de Kerheu recalls Ferme de Kerheu brand Crème glacée Chocolat-Banane / Chocolate-banana ice cream (2 x 125 ml; Lot 193.21; Use by 12/07/2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (France): Ferme de Kerheu recalls Ferme de Kerheu brand Crème glacée chocolat / Chocolate ice cream (1 L; Lot 189.21; Use by 08/07/2023) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Gunarajan Handelsagentur recalls Ingwer gemahlen / Ground ginger (100g; Lot #4161; Expiry 31.05.2023) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Häagen-Dazs recalls Häagen-Dazs brand Rum Salted Caramel & Biscuit ice cream (460 ml; Expiry date 07.09.22) due to undeclared eggs, milk, wheat and soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): KP Snacks recalls Popchips Veg Vibes Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar (Batch code YP1D 1344 00:43 to 02:30; Best before 09 07 2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Montezuma’s Chocolates Limited recalls Montezuma’s Hot Pickle (Chilli & Lime) Milk Chocolate Bars (90g; Best before 24 June 2022) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls Le Sapin Blanc fromage de chèvre / Goat cheese (80g; Lot #15012224; Use by 20/2/2022 and 3/3/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Organic Health recalls multiple bagged nut mixes due to potential for elevated levels of aflatoxin. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie Le Pic recalls multiple Le Pic brand cheese products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): ALCOBA DISTRIBUTION LECLERC SAINT LOUIS recalls Baechler brand Raclette truffe d’été / Summer truffle raclette (Lot 213655; Best before 24/04/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Emile Fournier Fils recalls multiple Fournier fils brand fish products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notices for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): C.A.F.A.R. recalls CARREFOUR pollo allevato a terra alette di pollo fqc / Chicken wings from free-range chickens (Lot 0051000478; Best before 10-02-2022) due to Salmonella Agona and Salmonella Infantis contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK – Wales only): Llaethdy Mynydd Mostyn Dairy recalls three gelato ice cream products because they have been produced in an unapproved establishment. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Powdered Infant Formula Safety Recall (Singapore): Abbott Laboratories (S) Pte Ltd recalls Similac Human Milk Fortifier (400g; The code on the container contains “K8”, “SH” or “Z2” and the first two digits are “22” through “37”; Expiration date 1 April 2022 or after; Product of USA) due to potential Cronobacter and Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): MZ Holdings Ltd recalls Vadilal Quick Treat brand frozen Custard Apple Pulp (1kg; Batch code KWHO; Best before 21/SEP/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: August 26-27, 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: CDC reports 36 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Infantis infections in 17 states have been linked to consumption of Fratelli Beretta brand prepackaged Uncured Antipasto trays. Please refer to the recall notice, below, for additional information on the implicated products.

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: FDA advises the public to avoid purchasing or consuming Felix Custom Smoking branded products due to potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. FDA has recovered Listeria monocytogenes from environmental samples collected from food contact surfaces as part of an inspection of the production facility. The company has declined to initiate a recall of its products. Please refer to the FDA’s Public Health Alert for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. recalls Fratelli Beretta UNCURED ANTIPASTO PROSCIUTTO, SOPPRESSATA, MILANO SALAMI & COPPA (2 x 12-oz pkgs / tray; Best by AUG 27 21 through FEB 11 22; UPC 073541305316; USDA Est. No. EST. 7543B) due to potential contamination with with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium.

Food Safety Recall: Loki Fish Company recalls Keta Salmon Lox (4-oz pkgs; UPC 92103 00111; No Best by dates on packages) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Valley Milk Simply Bottled recalls Valley Milk Simply Bottled Raw Goat Milk (half-gallon plastic jugs; Code date AUG 28 2021) due to possible Campylobacter jejuni contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Top Quality Dog Food recalls Beef HVM raw dog food (1-lb pkgs; Lot #071521) due to potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Global Vegetarian Foods Corp. recalls Happy Veggie World brand Vege Fried Prawn (300g; Date code 2022-07-18; UPC 131244) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Walmart Canada Corp. recalls three varieties of Your Fresh Market brand cookies due to undeclared milk and almonds. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Curation Foods recalls Curation Foods brand Kale Salad Blends and multiple Eat Smart brand Chopped Salad Kits due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Sera brand Kokteyl Yesil Zeytin Green Olives in Brine (700g; Lot PN200616; Best before 17/06/2023) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): BYZANCE recalls Bizance brand Lomo de Cebo de Campo tranché / Sliced country-style loin (100g vacuum packs; All lots with Best before dates between 01/08/2020 and 20/08/2021) due to undeclared milk protein.

Allergy Alert (Germany): ANKA EU GmbH recalls Sera brand Kokteyl Yesil Zeytin Green Olives in Brine (700g; Lot 200616; Expiry 2023.06) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Lombardi Claudio S.R.L. recalls Le Conserve Toscane brand Peperoncino piccante ripieno con tonno e capperi / Hot peppers stuffed with tuna and capers (314 ml; Lot 26032021; Best before 31122024) due to undeclared celery and soy.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Axfood recalls Garant Broccoli & soybeans with lemon and chili (150; Best before 27 August) due to undeclared sesame oil.

Food Safety Recall (France): COMITE D ETABLISSEMENT HERTA ST POL HERTA SIEGE recalls Herta brand LE BON PARIS A L’ETOUFFEE deli meat (6 slices; Lot #1265084101; Use by 22/09/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RACCURT GENEVIEVE Chez Pinpin recalls Chez Pinpin brand Fromage de vache au lait cru / Cheese made from raw cow’s milk (Lot 16 08, 18 08) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TANG FRERES recalls Viande de cuisses de poulet désossées sans peau congelées Halal sous vide / Skinless, boneless Halal chicken leg meat, vacuum packed (2 Kg; Lot 114/1/212/21; Best before 24/10/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUBRET recalls Ecoprix brand Cervelas sausage (400g; Lot #43131; Use by 18/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRANCAP DISTRIBUTION recalls Ecoprix brand CERVELAS COUPE BISEAU / Bevel-cut Cervelas sausage (400g; Lot 43131; Use by 18/09/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Cora recalls Patrimoine Gourmand brand Brie de Meaux AOP 1/2 affiné / half-ripened brie cheese (Sold by the slice from 19/08/2021 to 26/08/2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand JAMBON CUIT DEMI-LUNE VPF / Cooked ham ((4 slices/tray; Lots T21210, T21217 & T21224; Use by 28/08/2021, 04/09/2021 & 11/09/2021, respectively) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB-TEYSSIER recalls Salaisons de la Haute Ardèche brand JAMBONNETTE (4 slices/pkg; multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): RACCURT GENEVIEVE recalls Chez Pinpin brand Fromages de chèvres et mi-chèvre au lait cru / Raw milk cheeses containing goat milk (Lots 16 08, 17 08 & 18 08) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MONOPRIX recalls Monoprix brand club sandwiches containing smoked salmon due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Krone GmbH recalls Forellen-Filets ohne Haut, wacholdergeräuchert, aufgetaut, Marke “Ja” / Yes brand skinless trout fillets, juniper-smoked (125g; Lot #0121290703A; Use by 21.08.2021) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Van Loon Group recalls Chipolata mix sausages (360g; Use by 26/08/2021 to 01/09/2021) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Cathedral Cove Naturals Ltd recalls Cathedral Cove Naturals brand Chocolate Coconut Yoghurt (500g; All dates and all batches up to and including 21/10/2021) due to undeclared milk.