Recalls and Alerts: August 15–16, 2024

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/Illness Investigations

USA: CDC and public health authorities in multiple states are investigating Salmonella outbreaks linked to contact with small pet turtles. In all, 51 illness have been confirmed in 21 states. Twenty-three (23) victims have been hospitalized. At least two different Salmonella strains are implicated in these investigations: Salmonella Stanley (38 cases) and Salmonella Poona (13 cases). More than one-third of the victims are less than five years old; 20% are less than one year old.

United States

Public Health Alert: USDA/FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported From the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, a country ineligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. Please refer to the Publc Health Alert for additional details.

Food Safety Recall: NANJING NUTRABUILDING BIO TECH C (Nanjing, China) recalls Bovine Collagen Peptide. Powder, Grade A, Cowhide Source (20 kg; Batch nos. 20230806, 20230902, and 20230903; Expiration dates 2026.08.05, 2026.09.01, and 2026.09.02, respectively; Product of China) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed in Wisconsin.

Food Safety Recall: Perdue Foods LLC recalls approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Fromi Canada Inc. recalls La Réserve des Crémiers brand “Tomme de savoie fruitière” (1.614 kg; Lot 12002224145-0374-D1; Use by 28.07.2024; Product of France) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed in Alberta.

United Kingdom and Ireland

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd recalls Value brand Roasted & Salted Cashew Nuts (500g; Batch 034400; Best before 07 01 2025) due to undeclared almonds.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): The Little Bone Broth Company recalls Premium Free Range Chicken Green Thai Curry Broth, Premium Free Range Chicken Broth and Premium Grass Fed Beef Broth (All batches; All dates) due to incomplete information on the process controls.

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Recalls and Alerts: October 1–4, 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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From Factory To Food Bowl
PET FOOD IS A RISKY BUSINESS

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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” – JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.





United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC continues to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella StanleySalmonella Pomona, and Salmonella Poona infections linked to contact with small turtles. Fifty-nine (59) confirmed cases have been reported in 18 states, with 23 hospitalizations.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA has opened a traceback investigation into an outbreak of 64 confirmed Salmonella Thompson illnesses. No food has yet been linked to the outbreak.

Allergy Alert: Penzeys Spices recalls Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle (2.2 oz; Lot 37652-1 or 37652-2; JUL 2024) due to undeclared sesame.

Allergy Alert: Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate recalls Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate (2 oz; Lot #23194; Expiration date 13/JAN/2025) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Eagle Produce LLC recalls Kandy brand Whole Cantaloupe (Lots 797901, 797900, & 804918) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Golden Turtle brand Wasabi peas (140g; Best before 24/10/2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Industry recalls Golden Turtle brand Wasabi peas (140g; Best before 24.10.2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Fiska.is recalls Golden Turtle brand Wasabi peas (140g; Best before 24.10.2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Some packs of Flora Buttery may contain milk that has not be correctly declared on certain retailer websites (Tesco and Supervalu). 

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Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Pennywafels / Waffle biscuits (150g; Lots 3261, 3264 & 3268; Best before 01-06-2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Cora recalls Cora brand Thon à l’huile / Tuna in oil (200g; Lot ECUADOR : 454 14 :38; Best before 25/04/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (piece of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Snafu Oy recalls Alfalfa Silmusalaatti, Parsakaali Silmusalaatti, and Tulinen Silmusalaatti / Alfalfa Green Lettuce, Broccoli Green Lettuce, and Fiery Green Lettuce (110g; Expiration dates 28.9.2023, 30.9.2023 & 3.10.2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TULLE DISTRIBUTION E.Leclerc recalls KUKULU brand ETXEAN PUR BREBIS FERM. ANTONIN / Sheep’s milk cheese (Lot BP61323; Best before 04/02/2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TRELIDIS E.LECLERC recalls MDD brand Jambon supérieur fumé / Superior smoked ham (Lot 336-49213) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): TESTEDIS E.LECLERC recalls JAMBON SUPERIEUR AVEC COUENNE 3 NOIX / Superior ham with rind, 3 nuts (All Lots) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FUMOIRS DE SAINTONGE recalls Maison Peneau brand Truite fumée de mer au sel de l’ile de Ré / Smoked salt-water trout (100g; Lot 230347; Use by 30/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FUMOIRS DE SAINTONGE recalls Maison Peneau brand Truite fumée de mer au sel de l’ile de Ré / Smoked trout (100g; Lot 230351; Use by 31/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FUMOIRS DE SAINTONGE recalls Maison Peneau brand Truite fumée de France / Smoked trout (100g; Lot 230354; Use by 31/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FUMOIRS DE SAINTONGE recalls Maison Peneau brand Truite fumée des Pyrénées au sel de l’ile de Ré / Smoked trout (100g; Lot 230351; Use by 31/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES FUMOIRS DE SAINTONGE recalls Maison Peneau brand Truite fumée des Pyrénées au sel de l’ile de Ré / Smoked trout (210g; Lot 230341; Use by 26/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls SAINT ELOI brand COEUR DE FRISEE / Hearts of curly lettuce (200g; Lot 01V2373; Use by 24/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE NETTO recalls NETTO brand COEUR DE FRISEE / Hearts of curly lettuce (200g; Lot 01V2373; Use by 24/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCAMARK E.LECLERC recalls NOTRE JARDIN brand COEUR DE FRISEE / Hearts of curly lettuce (250g; Lot 01V2373; Use by 24/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Straußenfarm Ostseeblick recalls Straußensalami (Neutral, Knoblauch u. Pfeffer) / Ostrich salami—plain and garlic & pepper varieties (Best before 10.12.2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Marfisi Carni S.r.l recalls HAMBURGHER DI BOVINORAZZA CHIANINA / Beef hamburger (200g; Lot 549886; Best before 11/10/23, 12/10/23) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Auchan brand 100% Coeur Frisée / Curly lettuce heart (200g; Best before 24/09/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Pennywafels / Waffle biscuits (150g; Best before 01-06-2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Multiple retailers recall Helwa Pennywafels / Waffle biscuits (150g; Lots 3261, 3262 & 3263; Best before 01-06-2024) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Vidinge Grönt recalls Vidinge Grönt Spenat / Green spinach (250g & 500g; Batch #1128964 & 1129090, respectively; Packed on 29-09-2023) due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass).


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Recalls and Alerts: November 3-4, 2022

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Nestlé USA recalls NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Tub (Batch codes 22135554RR, 22145554RR, 22155554RR; Best by 1/28/2023, 1/29/2023, 1/30/2023, respectively) due to possible foreign matter contamination (soft plastic film).

Food Safety Recall: Kalera Public Limited Company recalls Kalera brand Krunch, Butter and Romaine whole head variety lettuce (Lot codes 001293 and 001294) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Daiso California LLC recalls Tiramisu Twist Cookies (96g; All codes where almond and hazelnut are not declared on the label; UPC 4 562138 450820) due to undeclared almond and hazelnut. The recalled product was  sold at Daiso, 810 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC.

Allergy Alert: Maple Leaf Foods recalls Cappola brand Genoa Salami (175g; Best before 23JA03, 23JA04, and 23JA09; UPC 0 63100 15111 9) due to undeclared wheat and milk. The recalled product was sold nationally.

Food Safety Recall: Les Aliments Felix Mish inc (Montréal, QC) recalls Bacon cuit prêt-à-manger / Cooked, ready-to-eat bacon (Variable weights; Sold up to 25 October 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI reports that Baxter & Greene Beef Lasagne (400g and 800g; All use by dates up to and including 10th November 2022) contains undeclared wheat, milk, egg and celery.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Naturà Srl recalls LA FINESTRA SUL CIELO brand Cannella in polvere Bio / Organic cinnamon powder (80g; Lots 100523A, 110523 & 120523; Best before 10/05/23A, 11/05/23 & 12/05/23, respectively) due to undeclared anhydrous sulphur.

Allergy Alert (Spain): AESAN reports that VIRGINIAS brand Bsan Digestive gluten-free chocolate biscuits (140g; Batch L2520L9; Expiry 02/20/23) contains undeclared lactose (milk sugar).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Alma By G. ApS recalls Salling Princip Chili Mayo / Chili mayonnaise (175g; Batch 2208314; Best before 20-09-2023) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Franprix brand Riz long Basmati / Long-grain basmati rice (1 kg; Best before 11/01/2023) due to aflatoxin contamination above the permitted limit.

Food Safety Recall (France): CHARCUTERIE COSME recalls CHARCUTERIE COSME brand ROTI DE PORC CUIT TRADITIONNEL / Traditional cooked pork roast (x10; Lot 224410; Use by 26/11/ 2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Crêpes Jambon, Crêpes Jambon champignons / Ham crêpes, ham and mushroom crêpes (Prepared from 21/10 to 28/10/22) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Pizza Hawaienne, Pizza Jambon, Pizza Jambon – Champignons / Hawaiian pizza, Ham pizza, Ham and mushroom pizza (Prepared from 21/10 to 28/10/22) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SUPERMARCHES MATCH recalls PPNP (Préparé Par Nos Pros) brand Vol au vent Jambon, Vol au vent Jambon – Champignons, Vol au vent Quenelles de veau jambon champignons, Vol au vent Chèvre jambon / Vol au vent with ham, Vol au vent with ham and mushrooms, Vol au vent with veal dumplings, ham and mushrooms, Vol au vent with ham and goat cheese (Prepared from 21/10 to 28/10/22) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MARCEL CHARRADE ET COMPAGNIE recalls L’empreur brand Saint Nectaire Fermier / Farm cheese (Lots AAL 39-4 & 22270111-4; Best before 09/12/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON MILHAU recalls MAISON MILHAU brand EMINCES DE JAMBON SEC / Sliced cured ham (300g; Lot 210154097; Use by 07/12/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CORA recalls CORA brand beurre demi-sel de bretagne plaquette / Semi-salted butter (250g; Lot 294A; Best before 06/01/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

Food Safety Recall (France): GUELLIER ET FILS recalls Novoris brand Filet Mignon de porc au chèvre / Pork filet mignon with goat cheese (Lot 4329922; Use by 05/11/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): GUELLIER ET FILS recalls Novoris brand Filet Mignon de porc au roquefort / Pork filet mignon with roquefort cheese (Lot 4329922; Use by 05/11/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ONCLE WANG recalls Nam Meo brand Champignons Noir Séchés – Black Fungus (100g; Best before 10/10/2023) due to Salmonella Stanley contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Choucroute royale individuelle (avec pommes de terre) / Sauerkraut with potato – individual serviings (Lots M0340 and M340; Use by 04/11/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): erdbär GmbH recalls Freche Freunde brand Haselnussmus Dattel, Banane & Kakao / Hazelnut spread with date, banana and cocoa (180g; Lot L 41934; Best before 27.06.2024) due to foreign matter contamination (glass splinters).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Densher (1963) Ltd. recalls Dulce de leche (450g; Best before 06-23-23) due to foreign matter contamination (glass particle).