Recalls and Alerts: September 12–13, 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

SWEDEN: Sweden’s Food Agency and Public Health Agency are investigating an outbreak of 27 confirmed cases of Salmonella Typhimurium. Cases are spread across 11 regions of the country. Authorities suspect a food source with broad distribution, but have not yet identified the source of the outbreak.

United States

Allergy Alert / Misbranding: Dearborn Sausage Company, Inc. recalls BROOKSIDE BRAND FULLY COOKED NATURAL CASING BEEF WIENERS (2 lb; Lot code A0122024; Sell by 11/05/2024) due to undeclared pork and recalls BROOKSIDE BRAND NATURAL CASING FULLY COOKED WIENERS (2 lb; Lot code A0322024; Sell by 11/05/2024) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall: American Outdoor Products, Inc recalls American Outdoor Products – Astronaut Strawberries (Multiple Lot numbers and Best-by dates) due to elevated lead. Please refer to the Enforcement Report for a complete list of affected products.

Canada

No Alerts

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (UK): Infinity Foods Co-operative Ltd recalls several herb and spice products due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (UK): Iceland Foods Ltd recalls Iceland 2 Vegetable Balti Bakes (280g; Best before 09 July 2026) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (UK): Lidl NI recalls Deluxe Chicken & Vegetable Soup (400g; Use by 29 September 2024) due to undeclared gluten (barley and wheat).

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Ewayz Pte Ltd recalls Baker’s Cottage – Snow Skin Signature Yam Mooncake (Expiry date 31 Dec 2024; Product of Malaysia) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Singapore): Four Seasons Durian Pte Ltd recalls Mini D24 Durian Mooncake (All batches; Product of Singapore) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland (Republic of)

Israel

Italy

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Romania

Singapore

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Spain (food safety alerts)

Spain (allergy alerts)

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States of America (FDA)

United States of America (USDA/FSIS)

Recalls and Alerts: July 9–10, 2024

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

Canada: Ontario Ministry of Health reports nine confirmed cases of Listeria monocytogenes linked to consumption of Silk brand plant-based beverages. Five people have been hospitalized.

USA: FDA has opened an investigation into a new outbreak comprising 26 confirmed cases of Salmonella Irumu infections linked to a not yet identified product.

USA (Update): FDA reports that the case count has increased from 80 to 83 in a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to a not yet identified product.

USA (Update): FDA and CDC report a total of 58 illnesses in 27 states in an illness outbreak associated with Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies. Fifty people reported seeking medical care, and 30 have been hospitalized. The investigation is ongoing.

United States

Food Safety Recall: Reser’s Fine Foods recalls Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad (48oz (3LB); Use by JUL/26/24) due to foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall: Productos La Hacienda LLC recalls Queso Rico La Hacienda brand queso fresco cheese (9 oz, 1 lb, and 2 lb plastic packages; Expiration date 6/2/24) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Choo’s Enterprises Ltd (Barbados) that a March 4-6, 2024 inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility revealed serious violations of the Emergency Permit Control regulation and the Acidified Foods regulation.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns PepsiCo, Inc. that a December 19, 2023, through February 2, 2024 inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility located in Danville, IL revealed the presence of Salmonella in the production environment and serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (CGMP & PC rule).

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Fuyang Fuchunjiang Canned Food Co., Ltd. (China) that a March 11 to March 13, 2024 inspection of the company’s low-acid canned food facility revealed serious deviations from the Emergency Permit Control regulation and the Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods Packaged in Hermetically Sealed Containers regulation.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Sakhon Wattana Thang Chue Hah (Thailand) that a February 13 – 14, 2024 inspection of the company’s seafood processing facility revealed serious violations of the Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: Délices de Sabah inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls SALADE DE HARICOTS MÉLANGÉS / Mixed bean salad (380g; Best before 2024JL14) due to E. coli contamination.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI advises that Al- Arjawi Red Thyme Spice Preparation Mix (450g; All batches and all best before dates; Product of Syrian Arab Republic) contains undeclared soybeans and peanuts.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Kiwi Treasure Trading Limited recalls Baixiang brand Artificial Chicken Soup Flavor and Baixiang brand Artificial Pork Bone Soup Flavor Instant Noodles due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the recalled products.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): ALDI Stores recalls Stonemill Sesame Seeds (60g; All date codes) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Links to national recall sites

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czechia (Czech Republic)

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland (Republic of)

Israel

Italy

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Romania

Singapore

Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Spain (food safety alerts)

Spain (allergy alerts)

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States of America (FDA)

United States of America (USDA/FSIS)

Recalls and Alerts: July 2–3, 2024

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

Denmark: The Statens Serum Institut is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella monophasic Typhimurium (sequence type 34) that has infected 58 people during the April-June 2024 period. Cases have been confirmed from several regions of the country. A

USA (Update): FDA has initiated a traceback investigation for an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses that has not yet been linked to a specific food source. The number of cases has increased to 80 from the initial report of 53.

USA (Update): CDC and FDA report 449 illnesses and 125 hospitalizations in an outbreak of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup infections traced to contaminated cucumbers from Florida.

USA (Update): CDC and FDA report 48 illnesses, 27 hospitalizations and one possible death associated with consumption of Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies.

United States

Food Safety Recall: GNS Foods, Inc recalls Drug Emporium Yogurt Flavored Pretzels (8 oz / 227g; Lot 30723; Use by 2025-01-22) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Reser’s Fine Foods recalls Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad (48 oz; Use by JUL/26/24) due to possible foreign matter contamination (hard plastic).

Food Safety Recall: Urban River Spirits recalls Urban Spirits non-alcoholic drink mixes due to being produced in an unlicensed and uninspected facility. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Five Continents International Ltd. recalls Baixiang brand Chicken Soup Flavor Instant Noodle (555g (5 x 111 g package); UPC 6 935270 34198 8 or 6 935270 641988; All batch codes) and Baixiang brand Instant Noodles Artificial Pork Bone Soup Flavor (565 g
(5 x 113 g package); UPC 6 935270 64197; All batch codes) due to undeclared peanut.

United Kingdom and Ireland

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers of the presence of undeclared soy in Al- Arjawi Red Thyme Spice Preparation Mix (450g; Batch code A.49; Best before 04/2025; Product of Syrian Arab Republic).

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Josh Isaki Pty Ltd recalls Leslie’s Clover Chips Products (Best before 15/06/25 & 06/09/25) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Tokyo Food Company Ltd and Wholesale Club recall Morinaga brand Manna Bolo (34g; All batches and all dates) due to foreign matter contamination (animal droppings).

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