Tag: Salmonella Thompson

Recalls and Alerts: October 24–25, 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: FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Thompson illnesses linked to consumption of Gill Onions branded fresh diced onion products. Fifteen people have been hospitalized and 73 confirmed cases have been reported from twenty-two states. Please see the recall notice, below.

Food Safety Recall: Gills Onions recalls select lots of Gills Onions branded fresh diced onions products due to possible Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Lavergne Meat and Deli recalls Lavergne Meat and Deli brand Breakfast sausages (Variable weights; UPC 0 204407 008212; All codes between June 21 2023 and October 4 2023) and unbranded Breakfast sausages (pork & beef) (5 lbs & 10 lbs; All codes between June 21 2023 and October 4 2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Les Produits Alimentaires Bouchard Inc. recalls Produits Alimentaires Bouchard brand Lac St-Jean Tourtiere (800g; Lot 276.23; Best before 23OC25; UPC 7 74048 00310 0) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Îlot bistro et marché (Grande-Rivière, QC) recalls Sauce Ragù (500 ml; Sold up to October 19, 2023) due to a risk of Clostridium botulinum growth.

Food Safety Recall: Lian Teng Produces Inc. recalls Lian Teng brand Champignon Énoki / Enoki mushrooms (200g; Code 692501; UPC 4 892742 010425) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): MIA TRADING INTL. SA recalls BRINDOLIVE brand CITRONS CONFITS / Candied lemons (All package sizes, lot codes and date codes) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): Industry recalls Due Vittorie brand Vinaigre balsamique de Modène IGP / Modena balsamic vinegar (250 ml; Best before 05/07/2027) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert (France): SOCIETE AUBRET recalls Belle France brand Saucisson cuit à l’ail nature supérieur / Cooked garlic sausage (250g; Lot 7066591; Use by 05/12/2023) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Udea recalls Vetara Groentebouillon navul / Vegetable stock refill (200g; Lot 174375; Best before 27-03-2025) due to undeclared celery.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Hero brand Only garden vegetables with chicken and rice 100% Eco. (190g; Lots L 138889SSF:001-1, L 138889SSF:002-1 & L 138889SSF:003-1; Expiration date 06.09.2025) contains undeclared celery.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): VDS FOOD SA ET VDS FOOD BXL SA recall VDS Food brand haché campagne préparé frais / Country-style fresh ground meat (±1 kg; Lot 17102023; Use by 24/10/2023), VDS Food brand haché de porc préparé frais / Fresh ground pork (±1 kg; Lot 17102023; Use by 24/10/2023), and VDS Food brand / haché mélange bœuf/porc preparé frais / Fresh mixed ground beef and pork (± 1 kg, Lots 17102023 & 19102023; Use by 24/10/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Euro Délices Distribution recalls Ambrosi brand Gorgonzola DOP BIO / Organic Gorgonzola cheese (170g; Lot 194ARR; Use by 09/12/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Alesto brand roasted, peeled and salted pistachios (70g; Batch ID 30035 230825001; Best before 21 May 2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BONNETERRE ET COMPAGNIE recalls Bonneterre brand Gorgonzola A.O.P. cheese (150g; Use by 26/11/2023, 03/12/2023 & 09/12/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DE ROCHE ROUSSE recalls Ferme de Roche rousse brand Bleu du Vercors Sassenage cheese (Lot 23/09; Best before 23/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CRUSTA C recalls Crevettes cuites réfrigérées sauvages sous atmosphère / Refrigerated, cooked wild shrimp (2 kg; Lots 9232860051, 9232890117, 9232900080, 9232920079, 9232930058; Use by dates between 23/10/2023 and 30/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Costco Copenhagen recalls Candia brand Just Milk Skimmed (Batch nos. 23221 & 23237; Best before 5.2.2024 & 21.2.2024; Product of France) and Candia brand Just Milk Semi Skimmed (Batch nos. 23209, 23210 & 23220; Best before 24.1.2024, 25.1.2024 & 4.2.2024; Product of France) due to product quality issues.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Candia recalls SILHOUETTE brand Lait écrémé / skimmed milk and Viva brand Lait 1%MG / 1% part-skimmed milk ((1L and 6 x 1L; Lots 23198 to 23249; Best before dates from 21/11/2023 to 17/05/2024) due to product quality issues.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Auchan recalls Crevettes cuites calibre 8/10 / Cooked shrimp (Sold from 14/10/23 to 23/10/23) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Spain): Industrias Cárnicas recalls various Industrias Cárnicas Sierra Nevada SL. brand meat products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.oo

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Lidl Sverige recalls Matriket brand Lingonbröd, Linfröbröd och Fullkornsbröd / Lingonberry bread, Linseed bread, and Whole Grain bread (500g, 550g & 700g, respectively; Best before 10/31/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Axfood recalls Garant Grovt bröd Lingon, Garant Grovt bröd Vital and Garant Fullkornsgott osötat / Coarse Lingon bread, Coarse Vital bread and Whole grain unsweetened bread (500g, 500g & 700g, respectively; Best before 31.10.2023) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of plastic).

Food Safety Recall (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring (200g; All Use-by dates from 23 November 2023 up to and including 16 January 2024) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Fat Kiwi Café Ltd recalls Fat Kiwi Cafe brand Chicken Stroganoff (Batch markings 129, 115, 102, 89, 65, 48, 32, 20 & 8) due to undeclared fish.

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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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“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 Stanley, Salmonella 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: October 7-9, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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 reports 102 confirmed cases of Salmonella Thompson infections in 14 states. The cases are linked to consumption of seafood distributed by Northeast Seafood Products of Denver, Colorado. The majority of sick people are either Colorado residents or reported traveling to Colorado in the week before they got sick. Only two people did not report travel to Colorado in the week before they got sick.

Allergy Alert: Nestlé Professional recalls four Nature’s Heart 1.5 ounce fruit and trail mix products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Simple Mills recalls Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers (4.25oz / 120g; Best by 02/12/2022, 02/13/2022, 02/14/2022 & 02/15/2022) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Northeast Seafood Products, Denver, CO recalls multiple seafood products that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled items include Haddock, Monkfish, Bone-in Trout, Grouper, Red Snapper, Red Rock Cod, Ocean Perch, Pacific Cod, Halibut, Coho Salmon, Atlantic Salmon Portions, Lane Snapper, Tilapia, All Natural Salmon Fillet, Pacific Sole, and Farm Raised Striped Bass. The recall is the result of several positive samples revealed during an FDA inspection, conducted during the course of an investigation of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Thompson illnesses.

Food Safety Recall: Nick’s Famous Bar-B-Q recalls Nick’s FAMOUS Hickory Smoked Pork Bar-B-Q (20-lb boxes; Case code 23452; Use by 09/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Crider Foods recalls approximately 525,717 pounds of canned beef with gravy products that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fullei Fresh recalls Fullei Fresh brand conventional and organic Bean Sprouts and Soy Sprouts (various package sizes and bulk packs; consecutive lot numbers between 251 and 271) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the affected products.

Baby Food Safety Recall: Maple Island Inc. recalls Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal (8 oz; Lots 21083, 21084 & 21242; Best if used by JUN 24 2022, JUN 25 2022 & NOV 30 2022, respectively; UPC 00681131082907) due to the presence of naturally occurring arsenic at concentrations above the guidance level.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Le Marché aux Pignons Rouges recalls various pies and Tourtières due to undeclared wheat (gluten), milk and eggs. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Kirano Santé recalls multiple products packed in 500 ml glass jars due to a potential food safety hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Pastafresca recalls TARTINADE PIMENT FORT MAISON / Homemade hot chili spread (200g; Sold up to and including 6 October 2021) due to a potential food safety hazard.

Food Safety Recall: Cuisine Antillaise Innovante KoupéDwet recalls Épices Lakay / Lakay spice mix (500 ml; Sold up to and including 6 October 2021) due to a potential food safety hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Industry recalls Chio brand Maxi Mix biscuits apéritif / assorted appetizer cookies (125g; Lots 1-450-000000361 & 1- 450-000000444; Expiry dates 25-7-22 & 01-08-2022, respectively) due to undeclared wheat, sesame, milk and soy.

Allergy Alert (France): SILVE Intermarché recalls Producteurs & Commerçants brand Pain Maïs et graines de tournesol / Corn and sunflower seed bread (300g; Purchased between 20 September 2021 and 19 October 2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Germany): CEUS Coswiger Eintöpfe und Suppen OHG recalls Kartoffelsuppe / Potato soup (420g chub; Lots 36, 37 & 38; Best before 05.12.2021, 12.12.2021 & 19.12.2021) due to excessive sulphites.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Tofutown.com GmbH recalls Viana Bio Real Jumbos advertised as Viana VeggieFresh Bratwurst (Use by 21.12.2021) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Nestlé Deutschland AG recalls Smarties Adventskalender / Smarties Advent Calendar (193.9g; All expiry dates) due to incorrect use of “gluten-free” logo.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Panificio toscano srl recalls Ciambella / doughnuts (430g; Lots 24/09/21 – 01/10/21; Best before 09 and 16/10/21) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Panficio toscano srl recalls Ciambella / doughnuts (430g; Lot 04/10/21; Best before 19/10/21) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Easybake recalls Red Velvet muffins (Sold at Coop) due to undeclared eggs.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls Asda Extra Special Lamb Moussaka (400g; Use by 14 October 2021, 15 October 2021, 16 October 2021 and 17 October 2021) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB STALAVEN – EURALIS recalls CERVELAS PUR PORC DROIT / Pork sausage (1 kg; Lot #126601; Use by 07/11/2021) due to inadequate processing.

Food Safety Recall (France): STB STALAVEN – EURALIS recalls Tartithon / Tuna sandwich filling (1.4 kg; Multiple lot codes; Use by dates between 16/10/2021 and 23/10/2021) due to improper storage.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA DES COTEAUX Coteaux de la Saâne recalls Coteaux de la Saâne brand shell eggs (6-pack and bulk; Code 0FREOU01; Best before 30/10/2021 & 01/11/2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SCEA DU DOMAINE DU PARC recalls domaine du parc brand fromage de chevre au lait cru / raw goat-milk cheese (various formats; Lot codes 03/09/2021 to 17/09/2021) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DELICE IKBAR recalls DELICE IKBAL brand KEFTA DE BOEUF EPICES / Spicy beef Kefta (Lot #22-20-09-21; Use by 20/10/2021) due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VILLEPINTE CDV recalls Filet mignon au Roquefort / Filet mignon with Roquefort cheese (Sold up to 29/09/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Öko Service GmbH recalls Rewe Bio 6-Kräuter / Organic 6-herbs (50g; Lot #L1189F33; Best before 07.2022) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Salumificio Rossi srl recalls Salumificio Rossi brand Salame marchigiano / Salami (~500g; Lot 06/09/2021; Best before 12-11-2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Haff Ditgesbaach brand Jus de Pomme VIZ Bio / VIZ organic apple juice (1 L; Use by 10/2022) due to possible mold contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): ECLY Ltd recalls Xiangmilasi brand Hong Tang Ci Ba Rice cake with brown sugar syrup (245g; All batch codes and dates; Product of China) due to presence of undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Xin Ao Trading Limited recalls Misanshi brand Hong Tang Ci Ba Rice cake with brown sugar syrup (245g; All batch codes and dates; Product of China) due to presence of undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Knoll Consultants & Investments Pty. Ltd. recalls Barossa Fine Foods brand Duck and walnut pate, Truffle pate, Duck Terrine and Farmhouse pate (110g; Use by 20 NOV 21) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.