Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: November 7–8, 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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Allergy Alert: Hearn Kirkwood recalls various Croissant Sandwiches due to undeclared soy and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Safeway Fresh Foods LLC recalls HEB Kale Greens (16 oz & 32 oz; Expiry dates 10/11/23 and 10/12/23) and Little Bear Fresh Kale (16 oz; Expiry dates 10/11/23 and 10/12/23) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warned ADM Animal Nutrition that a March 2023 inspection of your vitamin and mineral premix and preblend animal food manufacturing facility uncovered evidence of a significant violation of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals requirements. Specifically, ADM failed to ensure that the vitamin preblend supplied to a customer contained the correct concentration of vitamin D.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Hong Dao Business Development Ltd. recalls Shrimp Paste (150g; Exp date 2023/12/20; UPC 841899007479) due to undeclared egg, fish, and soy.

Allergy Alert: Boucherie les 2 frères (Montréal, QC) recalls various sausages and other products due to undeclared allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Myco Innovations Inc. recalls various Planet Mushrooms brand Mushroom Soup Mixes due to undeclared sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Lian Teng Produces Inc. recalls Lian Teng brand Champignon Énoki / Enoki mushrooms (200g; SN 612501; UPC 4 892742 010425) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Alimentation Gajan Rajasingam (Metro) (Montréal, QC) recalls Maquereau fume epices cajun / Cajun-spiced smoked mackerel (Sold up to 7 November 2023) due to lack of an expiration date.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (France): CFG FRANCE HOLDING OU CAMPOFRIO FOOD GROUP recalls JUSTIN BRIDOU brand SAUCISSON SEC AU CHEDDAR FONDU AROMATISE / Dry sausage flavored with cheddar (80g; Lot 9551548; Best before 14/12/2023) due to undeclared paprika.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Volkoren Bol / Whole wheat buns (4-pack; Frozen) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): AFSCA recalls Machandel and Priméal brands Haricots verts / Green beans (370 ml glass jars; Lot codes from LB122222.46000 to LB122222.49000; Best before 31/12/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (small pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Sanmartin’s Gourmet ApS recalls Sanmartin’s Gourmet Confit de Canard / Duck confit (1350g; Best before 31.08.2027) due to gas development in some of the cans.

Food Safety Recall (France): TOURLAVILLE DISTRIBUTION E.Leclerc recalls DINDE (ESCALOPES / FILET / SAUTE) / Turkey (All lots; Use by dates between 18/10/2023 and 19/10/ 2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MERICQ recalls MERICQ brand Brandade de Morue Parmentière / Cod brandade (650g; Lot 23310S; Use by 17/11/2023) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BROCELIANDE recalls Suchel brand Rosette Supérieure pur porc / Pure pork sausage (Lot 1197756; Best before 24/12/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON BRIAU recalls Maison Briau brand Brandade de Morue Parmentière / Cod brandade (650g; Lot 23310S; Use by 15/11/2023) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): DAINVILLE DISTRIBUTION DAINVILDIS E. Leclerc recalls Viande hachée de boeuf / Ground beef (Use by dates between 25/10/2023 and 06/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Metzgerei Gustav Winterhalter recalls Frikadellen / Meatballs (4-pack; Lot 29323; Best before 03.11.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Govinda Natur GmbH recalls govinda Gekeimte Brokkoli-Samen / Broccoli sprouts (125g; Lot 2803/3; Best before 15.09.2025) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Ekibio recalls Machandel and Priméal brands Haricots verts / Green beans (370 ml glass jars; Lot codes from LB122222.46000 to LB122222.49000; Best before 31/12/2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (small pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): Plivit Trade AB recalls Finmalet Majsmjöl and Polenta Majsgryn / Cornmeal and polenta (Best before 2024-03-13 & 2024-04-28; Products of Bosnia & Herzegovina) due to elevated levels of aflatoxin and ochratoxin.

Pet Food Safety Recall (Finland): Premium Pet Food oy recalls SMAAK Herkkä Kala Viljaton koiranruoka / SMAAK Sensitive Fish Grain-free dog food (2 kg & 10 kg; Best before 3.04.2025, 4.04.2025, 12.04.2025 & 13.04.2025), SMAAK Viljaton Kana kissanruoka / SMAAK grain-free chicken cat food (1.5 kg & 7 kg; Best before 19.04.2025) and ALVAR PET VAKAA Kala Viljaton koiranruoka / VAKAA fish grain-free dog food (2 kg, 6 kg and 10 kg; Best before 09.10.2024) due to reports of illnesses in pets that consumed these products. The source of the problem is under investigation in cooperation with the Food Agency.

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FDA issues new compliance measures for infant formula testing and reporting

This report by Coral Beach first appeared in Food Safety News and is reposted here with permission.

In response to the infant formula supply crisis in 2022 and the deadly infections that led to it, the FDA has updated its infant formula compliance program.

An outbreak of Cronobacter infections in five infants, two of whom died, started in the fall of 2021 and stretched into early 2022. Abbott Nutrition initiated a recall of Similac infant formula powder and other brands in February 2022. The recall led to a nationwide shortage and left parents driving for hours in search of formula for their babies.

During its investigation, the Food and Drug Administration found Cronobacter contamination in Abbott’s production plant in Sturgis, MI. The agency also discovered that the company had tested product and received positive outcomes for Cronobacter, which Abbott had not reported to the FDA.

In May 2022, after grueling congressional hearings, FDA officials launched an internal investigation that included review of issues raised by a whistleblower complaint. The new compliance program is in response to that investigation. The program covers FDA investigators, laboratory analysts, and compliance officers. 

“The infant formula compliance program is designed to comprehensively outline the agency’s approach for inspections, sample collection, sample analysis, and compliance activities to help ensure that infant formula products in the U.S. food supply are safe and nutritious,” according to a statement from FDA.

“The FDA has now published its updated compliance program, which builds on lessons learned over the last several years to elaborate on our approaches for inspections, sampling, laboratory analysis, and imported infant formula products.”

Going forward, to be in compliance entities must follow updated instructions for annual environmental sampling at powdered infant formula production facilities. Those sampling tests must include Cronobacter and Salmonella. If testing shows either of the pathogens the FDA must be notified. The agency also must be notified if testing shows nutrients that are above or below required levels per the FDA’s infant formula regulation.

The compliance program also includes instructions for how product or environmental positives identified during records reviews should be immediately escalated to the appropriate subject matter expert within the Human Foods Program at the Food and Drug Administration.

Additional background on the risks associated with Salmonella and Cronobacter in infant formula products, and the conditions that could lead to environmental contamination within the manufacturing facilities, is included in the updated compliance program. 

In addition, it further elaborates on new infant formula related requirements that were included in the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022.

All updates related to the FDA’s oversight of infant formula can be found on the FDA’s Infant Formula webpage.

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Recalls and Alerts: November 2–3, 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.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:

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United States

Allergy Alert: Fairmont Foods, Inc. recalls kidfresh Spaghetti Loops Meat Sauce (7.25-oz. tray in-box packages; Lot codes FF120722, FF011823, FF021623, FF032323, FF042623, FF071923, or FF081023; Best if used by dates ranging from April 2024 to December 2024) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall: WanaBana USA recalls WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée pouches (3-pack pouches; Multiple batch codes) due to elevated lead levels. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected batch codes, which were distributed nationwide through online and retail stores.

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Canada

Allergy Alert (Update): Hong Dao Business Development Ltd. recalls various Yuxiang Aquatic brand seafood balls due to undeclared egg, fish, gluten, milk, and soy. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert: Produit Pita Achtaroute recalls Boulangerie GY brand Chocolate Croissant (370g; All codes; UPC 8 54216 00124 1) due to undeclared hazelnut.

Food Safety Recall: Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono recalls Malichita brand Cantaloupes (Sold between October 22, 2023 and November 1, 2023, inclusive due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Au Salon des Marées (Deschambault-Grondines, QC) recalls THON ALBACORE FRAIS ATL / Fresh Atlantic albacore tuna (All lots) due to lack of mandatory storage temperature labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Maple Leaf Foods Inc. recalls Maple Leaf brand Vienna Sausage (113g; All Best Before Dates up to and including 2025 AU 24 inclusively; UPC 0 636191 8) due to bulging cans.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Denmark): The Staten Serum Institut has determined that an outbreak of six cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses appears to be linked to consumption of an ox kidney product.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Heuschen & Schrouff OFT BV recalls Erbsen mit knuspriger Wasabihülle / Peas with crispy wasabi coating (140g; Best before 24.10.2024) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Intersnack Deutschland SE recalls funny-frisch goldfischli Original / Goldfish crackers (100g; Lot LA.212 38C; Best before 26.08.2024) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Maaltijdsalade Indiase Stijl / Indian style meal salad (Best before 06-11-2023) due to undeclared walnuts and almonds.

Allergy Alert (Romania): Mega Image recalls MILKA BOMBOANE POM CU OREO / Milka candy with Oreos (300g; Batch numbers ZCT0232641 & ZCT0232642; Use by 31.03.2024) due to undeclared milk, wheat, soy and hazelnuts.

Allergy Alert (Spain): Auchan recalls Auchan brand GARDEN SOUP (2 x 80g; Batch 0810D3; Best before 04-2025) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (France): NOUVET Syteme U recalls aoste brand jambon blanc avec couenne à l’os / Bone-in white ham with rind, by the slice (8.54 kg; Lot 0432440271; Use by 08/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LIDL recalls Etal du volailler brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (350g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023, 21/10/2023 & 23/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Votre Volailler brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (1/pack, 300-400g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023 & 21/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Minaret brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (1/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Gaulois Pro brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack, 300-350g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 20/10/2023, 21/10/2023, 22/10/2023 & 23/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Gaulois brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (1/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 20/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Le Gaulois Pro brand Sauté de canard sans os sans peau 40-60 g / Boneless, skinless duck meat pieces for sauté (205 kg; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023 & 20/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Auguste Lambert brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack, 350-400g; Lot 0253035554; Use by 21/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Medina brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 21/10/2023, 25/10/2023 & 27/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Sélection du Volailler brand Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack; Lot 0253035554; Use by 19/10/2023, 21/10/2023 & 22/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (2/pack; Use by 22/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SNV recalls Cuisse de canard / Duck leg (4/pack; Use by 21/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE AUDIS E.LECLERC AUSSONNE recalls 100% Aussonne brand Paupiette de veau / veal (Use by dates between 23/10/2023 and 26/10/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HENNART FRERES  recalls HENNART brand PIERRE DES BURONS / cheese blocks (Lots 327805, 327824, 327814 & 338502; Best before 19/10/2023, 19/10/2023, 18/10/2023 & 08/11/2023, respectively) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR FRANCE recalls Fromagerie des Monts du Cantal brand Tomme de montagne au lait cru / Raw milk cheese (Sold between 22/09/2023 and 31/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls BDMP brand Frozen lime leaves (Lot 66135 A; Use by 15/05/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): nur puur bio GmbH recalls nur puur Brechbohnen / Beans (340g; Lots LB122222.46000 to LB122222.49000) due to foreign matter contamination (broken glass).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Chiemgauer Naturfleisch GmbH recalls Gelbwurst, Stange / Yellow sausage (140g & 800g; Lots BMDZO & BMDZP, respectively; Best before dates to 31.10.2023 & 19.11.2023, respectively) due to foreign matter contamination (piece of metal).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Wurzener Wildspezialitäten Rauchhaupt GmbH recalls Hirschsalami / Venison salami (180g & 400g; Lots 2318608 & 2318605, respectively) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls BDMP brand Frozen lime leaves (Lot 66135 A; Use by 15/05/2025; Product of Thailand) due to Salmonella Virchow contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls BDMP brand Frozen lime leaves (Lot 66135 A; Use by 15/05/2025) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls FARO brand Piments fumés Chipotle / Chipotle-smoked chili peppers (215g; Lot 3011; Best before 11/01/2026) due to a defect in the lining of the can lid.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Odin recalls Machandel sperziebonen / Green beans (370 ml; Lots Lb122222.46000 to LB122222.49000; Best before 31-12-2026) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Solar Mart Limited recalls MARUSAN brand soy milk beverage (1000 ml; Expiry date November 4, 2023 to April 12, 2024; Product of Japan) due to a quality problem.

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