Recalls and Alerts: October 26-27, 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

Allergy Alert: Bobo’s recalls Bobo’s 4-Pack Almond Butter Protein Bars (4 x 2.2 oz; Lot #1H18403L; Best by 5/15/2022) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Potandon Produce L.L.C. recalls onions supplied from Keeler Family Farms and sold as Green Giant Fresh whole yellow onions in 2 lb. bags, 3 lb. bags, and 5 lb. bags and whole white onions in 2 lb. bags due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Pâtisserie Suisse Viennoise inc. recalls various baked goods due to insanitary production and/or packaging conditions. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (France): AUCHAN recalls Maquereaux entiers et en filets vendus au rayon marée / Whole mackerel and mackerel filets due to presence of histamine. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Sticky BBQ Wings and Chinese Style Wings (350g; Use by 03 November 2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Gastronomica Roscio srl recalls Almaverde Bio brand Mini Cotolette Vegetali / Mini vegetable cutlets (150g; Multiple lot codes and Best Before dates) due to undeclared soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Nanuk recalls Le Patissier brand Bavarois Dôme black & white / Bavarian Dome black & white (2 x 70 g; Use by 26/10/2021 – 04/11/2021) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Cora brand Boeuf bourguignon purée / Puréed beef bourguignon (500g; Lot M210900895) and Cora brand Spaghetti bolognaise (500g; Lot M210900624) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Sweden): Axfood recalls Eldorado vegetarisk salami paprika / Vegetarian salami with peppers (80g; All Best Before dates) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Marks & Spencer recalls M&S Sticky BBQ Wings and Chinese Style Wings (Use by 03 November 2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lindt & Sprüngli (UK) Ltd recalls Lindt LINDOR Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate (38g; Batch code L5751 17; Best before June 2022) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Sorring Bær ApS recalls ØKO Sukkersirup / Eco sugar syrup (240 ml; Best before 09.05.2022 & 08.04.2021) and ØKO sukkersirup – KUN VIA SPIRITIUM COCKTAILS / Eco sugar syrup – Via Spiritium Cocktails only (90 ml; Lot nos. 27.02.2021 – 2A, L26022021-1A, L26022021-2A, L27022021-1A; Best before 27.02.2023) due to mold growth.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Saarioinen Oy recalls Jauhelihapizza / Ground meat pizza (200g; Batch code L2871; Expiry date 30.10.2021) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Loste Tradi France recalls Pâté campagnard / Country-style pâté (Multiple lot codes; Use by 03/12/ 2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE COOPERATIVE APPROVISIONNEMENT – SCAPMAREE E.LECLERC recalls MARQUE FOURNISSEUR EMILE FOURNIER & FILS Hareng façon kipper P/ANE X3KG PFX / Kippered herring (3 kg; Lot #2128741; Use by 29/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Magret de canard fumé entier Magret de canard fumé tranché / Smoked breast of duck, whole and sliced (Multiple lot codes and Use By dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (France): Le Comptoir Colonial recalls Le Comptoir Colonial brand Mélange pour Rhum Arrangé (Mélange de sucre, de fruits et d’épices) / Mixed sugar, fruit and spices for rum (37g; & 1 kg; Lots 21/274 to L21/294; Use by 31/10/2021) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Le Comptoir Colonial recalls Le Comptoir Colonial brand Mélange d’épices pour vin chaud (Mélange de sucre et d’épices) / Spice and sugar blend for mulled wine (100g & 1 kg; Lots 21/274 to L21/294; Use by 31/10/2021) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Le Comptoir Colonial recalls  Le Comptoir Colonial brand Badiane anis étoilée / Star anise (60g, 100g, 250g, 500g, 1 kg; Lots L21/165 to L21/193; Best before between 03/06/2024 & 31/10/ 2024) due to foreign matter (glass splinters) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE recalls PRODUITS DE LA CIGOGNE brand Magret de canard fumé entier / Whole smoked breast of duck (Lot 237; Use by 13/12/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NIKAIADIS LECLERC NICE ST ISIDORE recalls SALADE DE PATES AUX LEGUMES GRILLES FE / Pasta salad with grilled vegetables (All lots; Use by 21/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): RANNOU MATHILDE recalls ferme des marronniers brand palets 1/2 sec/ crottins 1/2 sec / raw goat-milk cheese (Lots 29/09 & 03/10) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH recalls Alnatura Erdmandeln, gemahlen / Ground tiger nuts (225g; Best before 22.03.2022 & 20.05.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Al-Burj Tahini Halva with Pistachios (400g; Best before 09/07/2022; Product of Syrian Arab Republic) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Molina Rossetto SpA recalls Coop POLENTA RAPIDA / Quick Polenta (375g; Lots L21 288 & L21 289; Best before 15/10/2023 & 16/10/2023) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Gastronomia valdarnese SPL recalls Gastronomia valdarnese brand Carpaccio di pesce spada affumicato / Smoked swordfish carpaccio (100g; Lots 70E31, 50D31 & 56D31; Best before 30/10/2021, 10/11/2021 & 16/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Gastronomia valdarnese SPL recalls Gastronomia valdarnese brand Carpaccio di pesce spada affumicato / Smoked swordfish carpaccio (80g; Lots 71E31 & 53D31; Best before 31/10/2021 & 13/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Azienda Agro Avicola OVO di Antonio Aloisio recalls OVO brand L’UOVO FRESCO DEL RAPARO / Fresh shell eggs (6-pack; Lots 04.11.21 to 16.11.21) due to Salmonella Typhimurium contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Sécurité alimentaire luxembourgeoises orders recall of Alnatura brand Mélange d’épices/ Herbes à l’italienne / Italian herbs spice mix (35g; Lot #L88974; Best before 31/07/2024) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Migros recalls Alnatura Erdmandeln, gemahlen / Ground tiger nuts (225g; Best before 22.03.2022 & 20.05.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Nocelle Foods Pty Ltd recalls Nature’s Delight Xmas Liquorice Mix (500g; Best before 29-09-2022​) due to undeclared gluten.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Tokyo Foods Ltd recalls Nobu brand Seaweed Salad/Goma Wakame (All batches; All dates) due to undeclared soy.

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.

Recalls and Alerts: July 22-23, 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.

If you would like to receive automatic email alerts for all new articles posted on eFoodAlert, please submit your request using the sidebar link.

Interested in learning more about food safety and the history of foodborne disease outbreaks and investigations? Click on the TAINTED menu at the top of the page to read a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital or print copy to your personal library.

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC and FDA are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses associated with consumption of BrightFarms packaged salad greens. CDC has received reports of eleven confirmed outbreak cases in Illinois (6), Wisconsin (4) and Michigan (1). Two people have been hospitalized.

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: CDC reports an additional 198 cases of Salmonella infections linked to contact with backyard poultry, bringing the current total to 672 confirmed cases in 47 states. Two people are dead as a result of their infections, and 157 have been hospitalized. One out of every four victims is a child less than five years old.

Allergy Alert Update: Lipari Foods recalls Troyer Manufacturing Backroad Country Dried Apricots (9-oz bags; Lot #440021117; Expiration dates 07/2021, 11/2021, & 12/2021) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Grimmway Farms recalls certain packaged carrot products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Farm Boy Company Inc. recalls Farm Boy brand Gluten Free Fresh Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli (300g; Lot code E070921; Best by 081621; UPC 8 08912 02032 7) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall: Polina Pizzeria recalls POLINA PIZZERIA – SAUCE SPAGHETTI À LA VIANDE / Spaghetti meat sauce (Sold up to 22 July 2021) due to absence of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): GARTENFRISCH Jung GmbH recalls EDEKA deli Pulled Pork und Country-Kartoffeln / Pulled pork and country potatoes (200g; Use by 23.07.21, 24.07.21, 26.07.21 und 27.07.21) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Holt og Gott ehf recalls Smælki brand Forsteikt smælki með rósmarin / Pre-fried lamb with rosemary (Best before 24.7.21 & 29.7.21) due to undeclared soy lecithin.

Allergy Alert (UK): Co-op recalls Co-op Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings (350g; Use by 31 July 2021) due to undeclared barley.

Food Safety Recall (France): EURALIS GASTRONOMIE recalls ROUGIE brand FOIE GRAS DE CANARD ENTIER DU SUD OUEST / Whole duck foie gras from the south west (40g; Lot #201014.103364; Best before 22/10/2021) due to possible foreign matter (glass fragments) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): EARL CHAMP DE L’ETANG recalls Ferme du champ de l’étang brand Fromage au lait cru de chèvre / Cheese made from raw (unpasteurized) goat milk (Various formats; Lots 08/07-15/07/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BIOGROUPE recalls Karma Botanik Curcuma Mangue / Turmeric Mango (75 cL; All lots; Best before 31/12/2022) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): bojati food GmbH recalls borchers Bio Low Carb Mehl / Organic low-carb flour (350g; Lot #21000457; Best before 24.12.2021) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): ARDO GmbH recalls REWE Beste Wahl, Rahmspinat portioniert mild gewürzt / Creamed spinach, mildly spiced (500g; Lots 141096 & 141097; Best before 04/2023) due to possible foreign matter (metal chips) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Cahills Farm Cheese recalls several Cahill’s cheese products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): SuperValu recalls several SuperValu in-store bakery products due to possible foreign matter (metal piece) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Sysco recalls Cahills Original Irish Porter Cheddar (Product code CH1139; Batch 21118; Use by 28.09.21) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recal (UK): 168 Express Ltd recalls multiple Jelly cup products as they may present a choking hazard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Alert (Hong Kong): Centre for Food Safety has instructed local importers to suspend importing and selling ready to eat raw oysters harvested in Samish Bay in US, due to risk of Vibrio parahaemolyticus.