Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: July 14-16, 2022

TAINTED formats 3

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 or listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Listen to an excerpt of the new audiobook edition right here

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs reports that lab analyses recovered Listeria monocytogenes from almost all of the environmental and ice cream product samples taken from the Big Olaf Creamery production plant located in Sarasota, Florida. According to the CDC, 23 illnesses, 22 hospitalizations, one death and one fetal loss have been linked to consumption of ice cream products from this manufacturing location.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The FDA is investigating ~277 Adverse Event Reports that may be linked to consumption of Daily Harvest French Lentil & Leek Crumbles frozen product. Ninety-six people have been hospitalized with gastrointestinal illness and/or abnormal liver function. Reports have been received from consumers in 34 US states. The manufacturer initiated a product recall on June 23rd, and the investigation is ongoing.

Allergy Alert and Food Safety Recall: Ready Dough Pizza Inc. recalls PIZZA CUBANA CUBAN STYLE PEPPERONI PIZZA (14 oz box; produced from Jan. 12, 2022, through July 13, 2022) because the products were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and also contain undeclared milk, wheat, and soybeans.

Food Safety Recall: BrandStorm Inc. recalls Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry (1.2 oz pouches; Lots 2021363-1 & 2022026-1; Best by 12/2024 & 01/2025, respectively; UPC 812907011160) due to the potential presence of lead above the FDA’s recommended limits.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: The Public Health Agency of Canada is now investigating 155 cases of non-travel related Cyclospora infections in British Columbia (2), Ontario (139) and Québec (14). Eight people have been hospitalized. No specific source of the infections has been identified.

Allergy Alert: Xinpangao International Trade Corporation recalls Stuffed Fish Ball (340g; Expiry 07/02/2024; UPC 6 920732 127896) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Big Venture Sales Ltd. recalls Crave Stevia brand chocolate products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Marché Senneterre inc. (Senneterre, QC) recalls Alasko brand framboises entières surgelées / Frozen raspberries (1 kg; Lot SY21278; Best before 2023-OC-04; Product of China) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Fromage Warwick inc. (Warwick, QC) recalls multiple dairy products including cheeses and fresh milk (Sold up to 13 July 2022) due to a food safety hazard.

Food Safety Recall: Florimeault Les Sucres (Saint-Aubert, QC) recalls VINAIGRETTE À L’ÉRABLE / Maple vinaigrette (250 ml; Sold up to 14 July 2022) due to a food safety hazard.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Barilla Belgium recalls Barilla brand  Lasagne Collezione n189 (500g; Lots  I12414282 & I12424292; Best before 20/09/2023 & 21/09/2023, respectively) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo multigrain reduced salt bread (400g; Sold from 18-06-22 to 14-07-22) due to undeclared lupine.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Odin recalls Bioverde brand fresh tortellini with ricotta & spinach (Best before  06-09-2022) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Norway): Normal i Norge recalls Lu Prince Biscuit Creme Goût Chocolate / Chocolate flavoured creme biscuit (130g; Lot 105; Best before 05.04.2023) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Austria): GoodMills Österreich GmbH recalls Finis Feinstes Roggen-Vollkornmehl / Whole grain rye flour (1000g; Batch Februar2023/L19D) due to potentially harmful levels of ochratoxin A.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): FUMAGALLI INDUSTRIA ALIMENTARI S.p.A. recalls Fumagalli brand SALAME PIC NIC / Salami (~200g; Lot 229137) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Luxembourg recalls TRS brand Hot Madras Curry Powder (100g; Lot 20215183885; Best before 30/06/2023) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls AH houdbare halfvolle melk / Long-life part-skimmed milk (6 x 200 ml; Lot 513867 E; Best before 27-11-2022) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Aldi recalls Primula Spicy Cheese N Jalapeno (150g; All dates up to and including 07 February 2023) due to a temperature control issue that could potentially spoil the product, which may be unsafe to eat.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Powered by Plants Pty Ltd recalls Cleanfit​ Plant Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie (50g; Best before BB170623) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Aldi recalls Reese’s Dipped Pretzels (120g; All batch codes and Best Before dates) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Pak’n Save Rangiora recalls in-store Double Pepperoni and BBQ Chicken & Bacon Pizzas (Best before 14.07.22) due to foreign matter contamination (plastic).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Norish Ltd recalls Norish brand Flourishing Cauliflower & Corn and Growing Greens Baby Purée Powder (All batches and date codes) due to high iodine levels.

Recalls and Alerts: July 11-13, 2022

TAINTED formats 3

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 or listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Listen to an excerpt of the new audiobook edition right here

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC reports 23 Listeria monocytogenes illnesses in 10 states. Twenty-two people have been hospitalized and one person has died. In addition, one pregnant woman lost her unborn baby due to the illness. The outbreak has been linked to Big Olaf ice cream products. The company recently announced a product recall (see below).

Allergy Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for TRADER JOE’S CAESAR SALAD WITH WHITE CHICKEN MEAT and Creamy Caesar Dressing (9 oz. plastic clamshell containers; Lot code GHNW 186-06; Best by 07/11/22 and 07/12/22) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Tovala recalls Gochujang-Glazed Pork Chop Bowl and Gochujang-Glazed Salmon Bowl (Enjoy By dates between 7/11/22 through 7/14/22) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Belfonte Dairy recalls “Chocolate to Die For” Premium Ice Cream (1.5 quarts; Plant code 25-050; Use by 05/18/24) due to undeclared peanuts.

Food Safety Recall: Big Olaf Creamery recalls Big Olaf brand ice cream products (All flavors, lots, codes, and all expiration dates through 6/30/2022) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was sold at Big Olaf retailers in Florida as well as to consumers in restaurants and senior homes, and one location in Fredericksburg, Ohio.

Food Safety Recall: Enjoy Life Natural Brands LLC recalls multiple baked snack products due to foreign material contamination (hard plastic pieces). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Pet Treat Safety Recall: Stormberg Foods recalls Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treat, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treat products (Various sizes; All batch codes; Expiry dates from 06/06/23 to 06/23/23) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating a non-travel related outbreak of Cyclospora in British Columbia (1 case), Ontario (75 cases) and Quebec (8 cases). Four people have been hospitalized. The source of the outbreak is undetermined at this time.

Allergy Alert: UNFI Canada Inc. recalls That’s It. brand Dark Chocolate Fig Truffles (100g; Batch code 12 14 23; UPC 8 50013 71693 7) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Covic International Trading Inc. recalls Enoki Mushrooms (200g; Batch code AF009D; Date code 25 07 2022; UPC 8 807076 001496) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo Aardappelsalade met ei / Potato salad with egg (400g; Lot 712722; Best before  27/07/2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): Barilla France SAS recalls Barilla brand LASAGNE n.189 COLLEZIONE / Lasagna dry pasta (500g; Lots I12414282 & I12414292; Best before 20/09/2023 & 21/09/2023, respectively) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (France): BOLTON FOOD recalls Saupiquet brand Les Saladières – Taboulé – Salade végétarienne / Vegetarian taboula salad (220g; Lot L-21-063-E; Best before 04/03/2024) due to undeclared fish.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): FSAI warns consumers that Dunnes Stores White Sub Rolls (290g; Best before 17/07/2022) contains undeclared milk and eggs.

Allergy Alert (Italy): REVOLUTION S.r.l. recalls REVOLUTION brand GRISSONCELLI ALL’ OLIO (12 pieces; Lot 190522; Best before 19/11/22) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): REVOLUTION S.r.l. recalls REVOLUTION brand RUSTICHELLI (12 pieces; Lot 130522; Best before 13/11/22) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Italy): REVOLUTION S.r.l. recalls REVOLUTION brand MIX SFOGLIA / Bulk mix (12500g bag; Lots 050422 & 270422; Best before 05/04/23 & 27/04/23) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Aardappelsalade met ei / Potato salad with egg (400g; Lot 712722; Best before  27/07/2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Delhaize recalls Delhaize brand COQARDENNE Chipolata de poulet / chicken sausage (Lots 485394, 485862 & 485598; Expiration dates 12/07/2022, 13/07/2022 & 14/07/2022, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH houdbare halfvolle melk / Shelf-stable, part-skimmed milk (6x200ml; Lot 513867 E; Best before 27-11-2022) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): METRO FRANCE recalls METRO CHEF brand Gnocchi de pommes de terre / Potato gnocchi (1 kg; Lot 1442; Use by 23/07/2022) due to possible Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AUCHAN recalls STEAK HACHE DE BOEUF / Ground beef steak (Sold between 01/07/2022 and 13/07/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): FRANSAL recalls CRAYON CHORIZO / Mini dry sausages (500g; Lot 0640202191; Best before dates between 11/09/2022 and 13/10/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SILVE INTERMARCHE recalls ADELIE COLOSSE FACON GRANOLA / Ice cream on a stick, with granola (4-pack; Lots 040 22, 104 22 & 167 22; Best before 07/08/2024, 10/10/2024 & 12/12/2024, respectively) due to potential foreign matter contamination (wood splinters).

Food Safety Recall (France): SOCIETE NOUVELLE GAST recalls Gast brand TETE ROULEE PISTACHEE / Head cheese with pistachios (2 slices/pkg; Lot 22178; Multiple Use-by dates) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France) Aldi recalls PAYS GOURMAND brand VIANDE HACHEE PUR BOEUF, 5% / Pure ground beef, 5% fat (300g; Lots 22333351 & 22333366; Use by 21/06/2022) due to possible shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG recalls EDEKA Bio MY VEGGIE Salatmayonnaise / Organic salad mayonnaise (250 ml; Best before 14.11.2022) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of glass).

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Kaadan Alshalati, Ahmad Feras recalls Sesame Tahini Algota (800g; Lot 1066; Best before 01/2023) due to Salmonella spp. and Salmonella Mbankada contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Lagsmaður ehf / Fiska.is recalls TRS Hot Madras Curry (100g; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Mega Image recalls H VAN WIJNEN SOMON CARPACCIO / Salmon Carpaccio (120g; Lot 86BK/221405; Expiration dates 07.06.2022 & 10.06.20220) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): AG Gilro recalls Waffle Crunch filled with walnut flavored cream (150g; Expiration date 05.07.2023) due to undeclared walnut traces.

Allergy Alert (Israel): A. Biscotti Ltd. recalls Chocolate Cookies (240g; Use by 06/08/2022) due to undeclared walnut.

Recalls and Alerts: June 12-14, 2022

TAINTED formats 3

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 or listen to a short excerpt, then follow the buy links to add a digital, print or audio copy to your personal library.

Listen to an excerpt of the new audiobook edition right here

Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

United States

Food Safety Recall: Yumei Foods USA, Inc. recalls approximately 9,370 pounds of imported Siluriformes products. The recalled items were imported from the People’s Republic of China, a country ineligible to export processed Siluriformes products to the United States. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Built Brands, LLC recalls Banana Cream Pie Puffs protein bars (40g; Lot D22151011) due to E. coli contamination.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: New Alasko Limited Partnership recalls Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries (5 x 1 kg; Lot #SY 21278; Best before 2023-OC-04) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Supermarché Akhavan recalls FRAMBOISES ENTIÈRES IQF / IQF whole raspberries (1 kg; Lot SY21278; Best before 2023-OC-04) due to Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: La Corne d’abondance (L’Ancienne-Lorette, QC) recalls Below Zero brand FRAMBOISES ENTIÈRES IQF / IQF whole raspberries (1 kg; Lot XT21253; Best before 2023-SE-09) due to Norovirus contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): MasterMedia recalls KOPERNIK brand Pierniki z nadzieniem kremowym Orzech laskowy (= Pain d’épices fourré à la crème de noisettes) / Gingerbread filled with hazelnut cream (150g; Lot L12931474; Best before 07/2022) due to undeclared almonds.

Allergy Alert (Finland): Yrjö Wigren Oy recalls Nysä grillimakkara / Grilled sausage (300g; Use by 30.6.2022) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): COMPAGNIE INDEPENDANTE DES EPICES FRANCE recalls Les Bonnes Epices de Monsieur Maurice brand Ail Semoule / Garlic semolina (100g; Lot UB21520; Best before 28/02/2025) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): SPAR recalls SPAR Spread Up Hazelnut Choco (400g; Best before end dates of June 2022; August 2022; September 2022; November 2022 and December 2022) due to undeclared almond.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Mora alerts consumers to undeclared milk and barley (gluten) in Mora Mini’s Rundvleesbitterballen / Mini beef bitter balls (Lot 2140T 22:10 to 23:13; Best before 05-2023).

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): ACT ON EAT recalls Tomm’Pousse brand CamemVert Nature et CamemVert à l’Ail Noir / Unflavoured and black garlic vegetarian cheeses (120g; Lot 22171; Best before 15/06/22) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR recalls Carrefour Original brand Yaourt au lait entier à l’arôme naturel de Vanille – Citron – noix de coco – fraise / Whole milk yoghurt with natural vanilla, lemon, coconut and strawberry flavours (8 x 125g; Lot 13/07/2022; Use by 13/07/2022) due to possible bacterial contamination (Enterobacteriaceae).

Food Safety Recall (France): FLORETTE FOOD SERVICE recalls Florette brand Iceberg crudités Florette Casher / Iceberg with raw vegetables (300g; Lot 3.1e12120757; Use by 31/05/2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BOURGAIN ET FILS recalls BOURGAIN ET FILS brand Saumon de Norvège fumé / Norwegian smoked salmon (multiple pack sizes; Lots 205215, 205212, 205213; Use by 20/06/2022, 17/06/2022, 18/06/2022, respectively) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): VILLERDIS recalls Fabriqués par le magasin brand Finger aux fraises x2 et Finger aux framboises x2 / Strawberry tarts x2 and raspberry tarts x2 (2-packs; Sold from 04/06/2022 to 08/06/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE SAINT MALO recalls MALO brand yaourt sucré / Sweetened yoghurt (4 x 125g; Lot 11/07/2022; Use by 11/07/2022) due to possible bacterial contamination (Enterobacteriaceae).

Food Safety Recall (France): OXYDIS E.Leclerc recalls Tartelette fruits Trad. / Traditional fruit tarts (All lots) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): HENRI RAFFIN recalls HENRI RAFFIN brand Saucisson sec aux noisettes / Dry sausage with hazelnuts (200g; Lot 21044042; Use by 23/06/2022) due to foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall (France): HENRI RAFFIN recalls LE GALIBIER brand Saucisson sec aux noisettes / Dry sausage with hazelnuts (200g; Multiple lots and Use by dates) due to foreign matter contamination (glass). Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): JUSTAUME recalls HAFNER brnad Tartelette fraises, Tartelette Framboise / Strawberry finger tarts and raspberry finger tarts (Lot 250322; Best before 31/03/2023) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE SAINT MALO recalls yaourt nature marque MALO / MALO brand plain yoghurt (4 x 125g; Lot/Use by 11/07/2022) due to bacterial contamination (Enterobacteriaceae).

Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE SAINT MALO recalls yaourt au lait entier saveur framboise marque MALO / Raspberry flavoured whole-milk yoghurt (4 x 125g; Lot/Use by 12/07/2022) due to bacterial contamination (Enterobacteriaceae).

Food Safety Recall (France): LAITERIE DE SAINT MALO recalls yaourt au lait entier saveur grenadine marque MALO / Grenadine flavoured whole-milk yoghurt (4 x 125g; Lot/Use by 22/07/2022) due to bacterial contamination (Enterobacteriaceae).

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Nueva Pescanova France recalls Pescanova brand Tubes de calamars / Calamari tubes (750g; Lot 36211; Best before 03/2023) due to foreign matter contamination (squid skeletal material).

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo falafel vegan /Vegan falafel (200g; Use by July 3, 2022 and July 7, 2022) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.