Recalls and Alerts: October 31–November 1, 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: The FDA is investigating the source of a new outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 illnesses. Thirty-seven outbreak cases have been reported so far, but no food product has yet been linked to the illnesses.

Public Health Alert: The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat oysters from Fanny Bay Oysters (Product of British Columbia, Canada; Harvested 10/17/2023 from harvest area 14-8 Landfile #278757) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. The oysters were shipped to distributors in California and Washington.

Food Safety Recall: Bix Produce Company LLC recalls FreshPoint Bix Produce Company, Cantaloupe (3/bag; Lots P2742702-00 and P2741287) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Q’Delicia recalls approximately 639 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry empanada products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Mid America Pet Food recalls Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula (5-lb, 15-lb & 40-lb bags; Lots 1000016890, 1000016891 & 1000016892, respectively; Best by 6/12/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Canada

Allergy Alert: Cailles & Cocos (Cap-Santé, QC) recalls Œufs de cailles / Quail eggs (All lots containing white balsamic vinegar) due to undeclared sulphites.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalls President’s Choice brand White Sliced Mushrooms (454g; Batch code 2023 OC 30 CM; UPC 0 60383 05934 7) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC (dba Fanny Bay Oysters) recalls Cloudy Bay Oysters and Sunseeker Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium; Lot 38336; Harvest area 14-08 / 278757) due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus contamination. The oysters were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.

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Europe

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Norway): Norway’s Public Health Institute continues to investigate an illness outbreak due to a strain of shiga toxin producing E. coli. Twenty-four cases have been confirmed to date, more than half of them in children under the age of thirteen. Nine of the children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The outbreak strain has been found in hamburger meat.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): M. Trading ApS recalls Tørrede blommer / Dried plums (500g; Best before 20.07.2025) due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Karwendel-Werke recalls Exquisa Quark Genuss 0,2% Winter-Sortiment, Sorte Bratapfel / Quark, Baked apple variety (Best before 26.11.2023) due to undeclared egg and wheat.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): La Lorraine Bakery Group recalls La Lorraine brand BLACK FOREST GATEAU 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 31/10/2023, 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand GATEAU FORET NOIRE 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coop Danmark A/S recalls 365 økologi tortilla / Organic tortillas (Best before 20.11.2023, 18.12.2023, 07.01.2024 & 08.01.2024) and Änglamark tortilla (Best before 20.11.2023, 18.12.2023, 07.01.2024 & 08.01.2024) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lidl Danmark recalls Alesto Californiske pistaciekerner saltede / Salted pistachio nuts (70g; Batch code 30035/230825001; Best before 21.05.2024) and Alesto Californiske pistaciekerner usaltede / Unsalted pistachio nuts (70g; Batch code 30036/230824001; Best before 20.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Lidl recalls Alesto brand roasted and shelled pistachios, unsalted (70g; Best before 20.5.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALFADIS CHARCUTERIE recalls SALFADIS brand SALADE CHARCUTIERE A LA PROVENCALE / Provençal charcuterie salad (1.8 kg; Lot 068324044421123; Use by 01/11/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SALFADIS CHARCUTERIE recalls SALFADIS brand SALADE CHARCUTIERE A LA PROVENCALE / Provençal charcuterie salad (1.8 kg; Lot 068324044415523; Use by 31/10/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand MELANGE CRUDITES / Salad mix (1 kg; Lot 14A24131943; Use by 22/10/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): PL Food GmbH recalls Pistazienkerne-Beerenmix / Pistachio-berry mix (100g; Lot 29106/230821001; Best before 17.05.2024), Pistazienkerne geröstet & ohne Salz / Roasted, unsalted pistachios (100g; Lot 29107/230822001; Best before 18.05.2024), and Pistazienkerne geröstet & gesalzen / Roasted, salted pistachios (100g; Lot 29108/230823001; Best before 19.05.2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand GATEAU FORET NOIRE 6P / Black Forest Cake (Use by 01/11/2023 & 02/11/2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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More kibble contaminated with Salmonella

Mid America Pet Food (Mount Pleasant, TX) has announced a recall of three batches of Victor brand dry dog food due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The company initiated the voluntary recall after random sampling by a third party found Salmonella in samples from the three lots.

The affected lots of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula carry a “Best before” date of 6/12/2024, and can be identified by the following package sizes and lot codes:

5-lb bags: Lot #1000016890
15-lb bags: Lot #1000016891
40-lb bags: Lot #1000016892

The recalled products were distributed to various distributors and retailers in the United States.

According to the company’s recall notice, the current recall is separate from and unrelated to a recall initiated by Mid America in early September 2023. That earlier recall also was due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The company has instructed retailers and distributors to pull the implicated product from their inventory and from store shelves.

Consumers are advised not to feed the recalled products to their pets or to any other animals.

TOXIC

From Factory To Food Bowl
PET FOOD IS A RISKY BUSINESS

Available from all major on-line retailers, including:

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

Recalls and Alerts: October 28–30, 2023

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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

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches (All batch codes and expiration dates) to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. The company has agreed to voluntarily recall all WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches regardless of expiration.

Food Safety Recall: Olymel recalls EXTRA LEAN Celebrity 96% FAT FREE IMPORTED HAM WATER ADDED (12-lb vacuum packs; Lots 23208, 23212, and 23221; Product of Canada) because the product was not presented for import reinspection into the United States.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Blue Ridge Beef recalls Breeders Choice 2# log raw dog food (2-lb chubs; Lot 8/2/24; UPC 8 54298 00193 1) due to Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated after the company received notification from the FDA that Salmonella was recovered from the product.

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Europe

Allergy Alert (Iceland): ÓJ-K-ÍSAM recalls ORA brand Fiskbollur í tómatsósu / Fish balls in tomato sauce (850g; Lot L97651; Best before 28.06.26) due to incorrect allergen declaration.

Allergy Alert (Iceland): Myllan recalls Smákökudeig Evu Laufeyjar með súkkulaðibitu / Eva Laufejar cookie dough with chocolate chips (500g; Best before 7.12.2023) due to undeclared pecans.

Allergy Alert (UK): Morrisons recalls Morrisons Market Street 18 Caramel Crispy Bites (pack of 18; All best before dates up to and including 12 December 2023) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Asda recalls The Bakery at Asda 20 Chocolate Caramel Mini Crisp Bites (200g; All best before dates up to and including 14 December 2023) due to undeclared egg.

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Food Safety Recall (Belgium): EUROPEAN HALAL FOOD SPRL recalls LINAH brand Crevette (salade) / Shrimp salad (200g; Lot 021023; Use by 13/11/2023) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Nina brand Ground Egusi Graines de melon / Ground melon seeds (227g; Lot 4555-50; Best before 31/08/2025) due to elevated aflatoxin.

Food Safety Recall (France): SELECTION DIFFUSION VENTES SDV SAS recalls FARO brand PIMENTS FUMES CHIPOTLE / Smoked chipotle peppers (canned) (7 oz / 215g; Lot 3011; Best before 11/01/2026) due to defective lining on can lid, which could result in product deterioration.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRAIRIE DE BOURGOGNE recalls La Frairie de Bourgogne brand Pintades aux champignons / Guinea fowl with mushrooms (2.4 kg; Lot 29947; Best before 23/01/2025) due to potential for growth of microorganisms.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRAIRIE DE BOURGOGNE recalls La Frairie de Bourgogne brand Canard aux cèpes / Duck with porcini mushrooms (2.4 kg; Lot 29632; Best before 18/11/2024) due to potential for growth of microorganisms.

Food Safety Recall (France): RUEIL MALMAISON DISTRIBUTION Centre E.LECLERC recalls AMBROSI SPA brand GORGONZOLA ET MASCARPONE (Lot 262; Use by dates between 07/10/2023 and 22/10/2023) due to Listeria and E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): San Bono Srl recalls SALAMINO TASTY P.S. / Salami (Lot 202309116100; Best before 11/02/2024) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Patisserie brand Zebra cakes (Lot 1K25; Best before 02/11/2023) due to potential for mold growth in advance of Best before date.

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