A deadly nine-nation outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka ST413 infections is most likely due to consumption of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products and/or fresh chicken meat, such as those used in sandwiches and wraps.
According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, 196 cases have been reported in nine countries, including seven member states of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), and Israel since November 8, 2022.
Nineteen outbreak victims have been hospitalized, five of them with septicemia.
One person–a resident of the UK–has died.
Outbreak cases have been reported by the following countries:
Czechia (Czech Republic): 5 (none confirmed as yet)
Estonia: 3 (all confirmed)
Finland: 89 (42 confirmed and 47 possible)
France: 10 (all confirmed)
Germany: 2 (all confirmed)
Ireland: 1 (all confirmed)
Netherlands: 1 (all confirmed)
Israel: 4 (none confirmed as yet)
United Kingdom: 81 (all confirmed)
The UK was the first country to detect the outbreak, reporting a cluster of 31 cases from England (25), Scotland (3) and Wales (3) on May 20, 2022. Sample collection dates ranged between September 24, 2021 and April 23, 2022. Four of the patients were hospitalized, and one has died.
Finland followed on the UK’s heels with a report of nine cases on June 16, 2022.
The Finnish food safety authority has linked suspect products to an Estonian company, but this link could not be verified by traceback identification or microbiological analysis.
The European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) is encouraging its member countries to sequence the genomes of Salmonella Mbandaka isolated from human sources and to interview those patients whose isolates match the outbreak strain.
Salmonella Mbandaka was first reported in 1948 in the Belgian Congo, where it was recovered from a patient suffering from salmonellosis.
The ST413 strain entered the Polish feed and poultry sector in the 1990s, and has been circulating in Poland and other EU countries since then.
The ECDC warns that new cases are likely to occur until the source of the outbreak has been identified and controlled.
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
Allergy Alert: Rocky Mountain Pies, LLC recalls French Silk Pie (31.88 oz; Code date 2 266; UPC 0 41172 81290 9) due to undeclared almonds.
Food Safety Alert: FSIS issues Public Health Alert due to concerns that fully cooked summer sausage products may be contaminated with extraneous materials (plastic). Please refer to the FSIS notice for details. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.
Canada
Allergy Alert: UNFI Canada Inc. recalls Alpha brand Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich – Meatless Sausage (156g; Lot 121121MSS; Expiration 12/11/2023; UPC 8 10070 35037 6) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert: Les Volailles S.B. inc. (La Présentation, QC) recalls Mousse de foie de volailles / Poultry liver mousse (Sold up to 30 November 2022) due to undeclared egg and sulphites.
AllergyAlert: Acema Importations Inc. recalls Cruzilles brand Acid Mini Pastille – Fruit Jellies (210g; Lot code 22815; Date code 04.2023; UPC 3 339900 075489) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (Update): Côte St-Luc Bagel inc. (Montréal, QC) recalls all bagel varieties (sold up to 23 November at Côte St-Luc Bagel and up to 29 November at other retailers) due to potential food safety hazard.
Food Safety Recall: Comptoir Sainte-Cécile (Montréal, QC) recalls Gravlax de saumon / Salmon gravlax (Sold up to 28 November 2022) due to a potential food safety hazard.
Food Safety Recall: Abattoir Cliche (East Broughton, QC) recalls POULET POPCORN / Popcorn chicken (Sold up to 30 November 2022) and LANIÈRES DE POULET / Chicken strips (Sold up to 30 November 2022) because the packaging lacks information on the safe preparation of raw poultry.
Food Safety Recall: Rowe Beef Co. Ltd. recalls Ground Turkey Extra Lean 98/2 (454g; Lot 132-2) due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of bone).
Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE (Norway): The Salmonella Agona outbreak under investigation in Norway has increased to 42 confirmed cases in several counties across the country. The source of the outbreak is still undetermined.
Allergy Alert (Belgium): Cruzilles SAS recalls Cruzilles brand pâtes de fruits mini-pastilles acidulées /Acid Mini Pastille – Fruit Jellies (210g; Lot 22827; Best before 04.2023) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (Iceland): Miklatorg/IKEA recalls Heimabakarinn brand Vegan smákökur með súkkulaðibitum / Vegan cookies with chocolate chips (500g; Best before February 8, 2023) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (UK): Marussia Beverages UK recalls various Mozart Liqueurs due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.
Food Safety Recall (France):SOCIETE LE BATISTOU L&OBAYLE recalls CALENDRIER DE L’AVENT SAUCISSONS L&OBAYLE (280g; Lot 2022 BOL; Best by 31/12/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France):LES ATELIERS recalls La Belle Prairie brand Steak haché spécial hamburger 20% / Special hamburger patty, 20% fat (2 x 180g; Lot 22329-44389; Use by 03/12/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MAISON PLANCHOT recalls Multiple baked goods due to foreign matter contamination (hard white plastic). Please refer to the individual recall notices at Rappel Conso.
Food Safety Recall (France): Industry recalls Oeufs bio / Organic eggs (Bulk; Lot code 0FR3811) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): FERME DE LA FOSSE A L EAU recalls ferme de la fosse à l’eau brand CREME CRUE / Raw cream (25cl & 50cl; Lot 92; Use by 04/12/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): FERME DE LA FOSSE A L EAU recalls ferme de la fosse à l’eau brand beurre doux ou demi sel / Unsalted or semi-salted butter (125g & 250g; Lot 92; Use by 21/ 12/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France):MONOPRIX recalls MONOPRIXbrand Chair / Ground meat (Sold between 22/11/2022 and 23/11/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France):MONOPRIX recalls Foodmaker brand PENNE BOLOGNAISE AVEC PARMESAN / Bolognese-style penne with Parmesan cheese (Sold from le Salad’bar 23/11/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Italy): SA.MO. srl recalls Salame morbido / Soft salami (Lot 27/10/22) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Interlink Direct Ltd recalls Wangzhihe (WZH White Bean Curd) (240g; All batch codes; Best before 28 August 2023) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Hong Kong): The Centre for Food Safety is investigating four food poisoning clusters involving lava cake. The lava cake was found to be contaminated with Salmonella Group D. The restaurant has already stopped selling and discarded the affected product.
Food Safety Recall (Israel): Sabar recalls multiple Abu Marwan hummusproducts due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of recalled products.
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Gluten Free Holdings Ltd recalls Pavillion brand Chocolate Fudge Slice (330g; Batch 2319; Best before 13/02/2023) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): George Weston Foods (NZ) Ltd recalls Tip Top brand Oatilicious Toast bread and Tip Top brand Supersoft White Toast bread (700g; Best before 03DEC22 and 04DEC22) due to foreign matter contamination (blue plastic).
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Dunedin recalls Pak’n Save Dunedin brand Pork Mince (Various weights; Packed on 23/11/2022; Best before 26/11/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (pink plastic).
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Davis Trading Company Ltd recalls Attitude Foods, Bin Inn, Essenté, Farm By Nature, Foodfirst, Fresh Line, Icelandic and Wholesale Foods brands of black poppy seed as product was incorrectly sold direct to consumers. Product was intended to be sold only as an ingredient for use in making other foods. People who consume large amounts of poppy seeds, including by consuming poppy seed tea are the most at risk of adverse reactions. Anyone who consumes poppy seed tea and experiences any unusual and severe symptoms should seek urgent medical assistance.
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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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 or listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.
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Europe
OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION (Norway): The Institute of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of 31 confirmed cases of Salmonella Agona. Cases have been reported in eight counties. Although the source has not yet been identified, investigators suspect it to be a food source with national distribution.
Allergy Alert (France): CFG FRANCE HOLDING recalls Justin Bridou brand Mini préfou à l’ail / Mini garlic préfou appetizer (136g; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to undeclared milk, wheat gluten, sesame, mustard, soy and eggs.
Allergy Alert (France): CFG FRANCE HOLDING recalls Justin Bridou brand Mini préfou au truffes / Mini truffle préfou appetizer (136g; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to undeclared milk, wheat gluten, sesame, mustard, soy and eggs.
Allergy Alert (France): CFG FRANCE HOLDING recalls Justin Bridou brand Mini préfou au chorizo / Mini chorizo préfou appetizer (136g; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to undeclared milk, wheat gluten, sesame, mustard, soy and eggs.
Allergy Alert (France): CFG FRANCE HOLDING recalls Justin Bridou brand Mini préfou au chèvre / Mini goat cheese préfou appetizer (136g; Multiple lot codes and Use by dates) due to undeclared milk, wheat gluten, sesame, mustard, soy and eggs.
Allergy Alert (France): CRUZILLES recalls CRUZILLES brand Pâtes de fruits Mini-pastilles acidulées / Miniature fruit jellies (210g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared milk.
Allergy Alert (Germany): NABA Feinkost GmbH recalls Reichenhof Gemüse Ravioli vegetarisch / Vegetable ravioli (400g; Lot L290 VGURH; Expiration date 17.10.2025) due to undeclared soy.
Allergy Alert (Norway): Nortura SA recalls Julesylte / Christmas ham (200g; Expiration date 14.12.2022) due to undeclared mustard.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): LEADER PRICE recalls LEADER PRICE brand Jus Gourd’O’fruits Sans Sucres ajoutés / Fruit juice without added sugar (12x90g; Expiration date 15/11/2023) due to elevated patulin (mycotoxin) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Lotus Bakeries Belgique recalls Lotus brand Tartélice Pomme / Apple tartlet (57.5g; Lot 22297; Best before 10/01/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (small pieces of glass).
Food Safety Recall (France):CASINO recalls LEADER PRICE brand Gourdes de purées de fruits sans sucres ajoutés / Fruit purées without added sugar (12x90g; Expiration date 15/11/2023) due to elevated patulin (mycotoxin) contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France):FILET BLEU recalls CHABRIOR brand biscuit petit déjeuner céréales et pépites / Cereal and nugget breakfast biscuit (600g; Lot L5 20/294; Best before 31/08/2021) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).
Food Safety Recall (France):DELBE TRAITEUR recalls Hachis de viande nature / Unseasoned ground meat (Lot 04112022) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Nestlé recalls Nestlé Aero Hot Choc (288g jar and 28g cup; All batches and Best before dates) and Nescafé & Go Nestlé Aero Hot Choc (24g; All batches and Best before dates) due to foreign matter contamination (silica beads).
Food Safety Recall (Italy): EFFELLE PESCA S.R.L. recalls MITILI ORIGINE SPAGNA / Mussels from Spain (1 kg (5 pieces); Lot FL 335600) due to bacterial counts that exceed the standard.
Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands
Allergy Alert (Israel): PLG Enterprises AGSHAH Ltd recalls Adamama MIX (80g; Expiration dates 30.06.23 and 30.07.23) due to undeclared sesame.
Allergy Alert (Israel): D. Shasto Devri Matika Ltd. recalls Chocketa Cocoa, individual cakes filled with cocoa cream and coated with dark chocolate flavor (8 x 30g; Use by 05.05.2023 & 13.07.2023; Product of Italy) due to undeclared milk.
Food Safety Recall (Israel): SM Castel Food Industries Ltd. recalls Tbalini Tsipri brand Hot Paprika (130g; All expiration dates up to 11/27/2024) due to elevated level of aflatoxin.
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