Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: February 1-2, 2022

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United States

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: CDC and FDA continue their investigation into a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to packaged salads produced by Dole. The outbreak has grown to seventeen cases in thirteen states. Thirteen of the seventeen victims have been hospitalized, and two people have died.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: FDA is investigating possible food links to an outbreak of sixteen cases of enteroinvasive E. coli O143:H26. No information has been released as to the states that have reported outbreak cases. The source of the outbreak is unknown at this time.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA has issued a formal warning letter to D&C Seafood, Inc (Venice, LA) due to the company’s failure to have and implement a HACCP plan and its lack of response to address the violations.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA has issued a formal warning letter to 5,000 Years Foods, Inc. (Chicago, IL) due to the company’s violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Two Bears recalls various Two Bears brand oat milk products due to undeclared milk. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Kiryas Tosh (Boisbriand, QC) recalls Kraus Cuisine brand Saumon fumé  NOVA / Nova smoked salmon (210g; Sold up to 2 February 2022) due to food safety concerns.

Food Safety Recall: Charcuterie M.D. inc. (Dollard-Des Ormeaux, QC) recalls Charcuterie MD brand Saumon fumé à chaud / Hot-smoked salmon (Sold up to 2 Febrary 2022) due to absence of a “Use by” date.

Food Safety Recall: Tony Boucherie (Pont-Rouge, QC) recalls Tony Boucherie brand Ragoût de pattes de porc et boulettes / Pork feet stew with dumplings (700g; Sold up to 1 February 2022) and Tony Boucherie brand Sauce Spaghetti / Spaghetti sauce (700 ml; Sold up to 1 February 2022) due to lack of storage temperature labeling.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Bogoss GmbH recalls Yuppi Soße / Yuppi sauce (300 ml; Lot DE21DAQ; Best before 14.04.2022) due to undeclared celery.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): ZDH recalls Victus brand Buraczki Wiorki / Beets (420g; Lot 25.08.2022/A; Best before 25/08/2022) due to possible foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NOUVELLE SOCIETE CHRISTIAN POTIER INTERMARCHE recalls BOUTON D’OR brand Tapenade noire / Black tapenade (90g; Lot 131023; Use by 13/10/2023) due to possible foreign matter (shards of olive pits) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SOLEANE recalls Fresh brand Plateau à l’Aveyronnaise / Aveyronnaise platter (350g; Lot #017; Use by 30/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Industry recalls Victus Buraczki Pasteryzowane Wiorki / Shredded beets (420g; Lot 25.08.2022/A; Best before 25/08/2022; Product of Poland) due to possible foreign matter (glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Food Safety Authority recalls Aoste brand Snacks Pur Porc / Pure pork snack (80g; Lot 541854; Best before 15/04/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Poiesz recalls Poiesz brand schoteleierkoeken / dish egg cakes (Best before 4 February 2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of wire) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Nettorama and Bakker Goedhart recall Dish egg biscuits (4-pack; Best before 05-02-2022) due to foreign matter (pieces of wire) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Holland and Barrett recalls Holland and Barrett Hulled Sesame Seeds (125g; Best before September 2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: January 29-31, 2022

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Toboton Creek Dairy (Yelm, WA) recalls retail raw whole milk (half-gallon containers; Best by 2/1 through 2/9) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Canada

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION: The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of 14 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to consumption of Hankook brand kimchi.

Food Safety Recall: Metro Plus Supermarché Collin inc. (Chambly, QC) recalls numerous prepared dishes due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Italy): Grandi Riso SpA recalls Per Te brand Riso Carnaroli (1 kg; Lot 17-11-2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Grandi Riso SpA recalls Coop brand Riso Carnaroli (1 kg; Lot 13-11-2022) due to undeclared soy.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Imperial Meat Product recalls Delhaize Minisnacks ‘Snack Saucisson’ / snack sausage (125g; Lot #541859; Best before 20/04/2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls AH Eierkoeken / Egg cakes (Best before 30-01-2022 and 03-02-2022) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Boucherie Charcuterie Fechter recalls Fechter brand Saucisse à tartiner / Spreadable sausage (Lot 5/2; Use by 28/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ABCD NUTRITION recalls RAYON VRAC Riz rouge BIO / Organic red rice (Lot #36674; Best before 14/10/2022) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COOPERL ARC ATLANTIQUE recalls Côtes de porc 1ère / Pork chops (5-pack; Lot 440 / 4562079; Use by 04/02/2022) due to possible foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH recalls Alnatura Erdmandeln, gemahlen / Ground almonds (225g; Best before 12.02.2022, 15.07.2022, and 14.09.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Cora recalls Marmo brand Emincés de poulet curry doux / Mild sliced chicken curry (Lot 05202102008; Use by 27/01/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jan Linders Supermarkten recalls ambachtelijke boerenpastei / traditional farmer’s pie (125g; Best before 10 February and 12 February 2022) due to possible foreign matter (white plastic) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): SC FIRENZE COM SRL recalls Biscuiți Digestivi cu ovăz fără zahăr adăugat / Digestive oatmeal cookies, sugar-free (410g; Lot 30823521; Product of Spain) due to possible foreign matter (metal) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Romania): Mega Image recalls Delhaize MINI CARNATI / sausages (125g; Lot #541859; Use by 20.04.2022) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Switzerland): Migros and Altanatura recall Alnatura Erdmandeln, gemahlen / Ground almonds (225g; Best before 12.02.2022, 22.03.2022, 20.05.2022, 15.07.2022 and 14.09.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): EB Times Pty Ltd recalls Toh​ato Caramel Corn Original Flavour (80g; All Best Before dates up to and including 22.01.11) due to undeclared almonds.

Recalls and Alerts: January 27-28, 2022

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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: Siren recalls Birthday Cake Bites (1.7 oz bag; Lots 21326, 21335, 21336 and 21340; UPC 8-62768-00048-3 & 8-62768-00049-0) due to undeclared cashews and almond butter.

Allergy Alert: Conagra Brands, Inc. recalls Wish-Bone® THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING (15 oz; Lots 4254200620 & 4254200720; Best by JAN312023 & FEB012023, respectively), Wish-Bone® THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING (24 oz; Lot 4254201720; Best by FEB112023) and Wish-Bone® CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING (24 oz; Lot 4254201320; Best by NOV092022) due to undeclared egg.

Public Health Alert: FSIS alerts consumers to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in simply fresh MARKET CHICKEN SALAD Apples & Walnuts (8-oz and 16-oz. deli hinged containers; Sell by 1/25; EST. P47170). The recalled items were shipped to three local markets in Atlanta, Ga.

Canada

Food Safety Recall:  IGA Supermarché G.C. inc. (Baie-Saint-Paul, QC) recalls Filet de truite fumée au poivre / Smoked trout filet, with pepper (Sold up to and including 28 January 2022) due to lack of mandatory “Garder congelé jusqu’à utilisation” (keep frozen until use) labeling.

Food Safety Recall: Bagel Beaubien (Montréal, QC) recalls three smoked salmon products (Sold up to 27 January 2022) because the items were not stored frozen until use. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: 3 Patapoufs (Montréal, QC) recalls two salmon products (Sold up to 27 January 2022) because the items were not stored frozen until use. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Loblaw Companies Ltd. recalls PC Organics brand Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (900g; Best before 2022 OC23; UPC 0 60383 03544 0) due to insect infestation.

Food Safety Recall: T-Brothers Food & Trading Ltd. recalls Hankook (Korean characters only) brand Original Kimchi (1670g; Best before 22JA29; UPC 6 23431 00030 4) due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Albert Heijn recalls Chio brand Los mixos sweet chili (125g; All Best-before dates) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert (France): LACTALIS NUTRITION SANTE LNS recalls Sanavi brand Galletas Vainilla HARIFEN / Vanilla cookies (200g; Lot 29J & 35L; Best before 28/02/2023 & 30/04/2023, respectively) due to undeclared soy lecithin.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Grandi Riso SpA recalls Selex brand RISO CARNAROLI (1 kg; Lot 17/11/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Grandi Riso SpA recalls Per Te brand RISO CARNAROLI (1 kg; Lot 17/11/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Italy): Grandi Riso SpA recalls Coop brand RISO CARNAROLI (1 kg; Lot 13/11/2022) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Intersnack Nederland B.V. and Jumbo recall Chio brand Los mixos sweet chili (125g; Best before 23-07-2022) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Aldi recalls Pirato brand Chips de Crevettes Kroepoek naturel / Shrimp chips (Lots 337B21, 337C21, 337D21; Use by 07/06/2022) because the packages may contain small pieces of crackers that are sharp and hard due to inadequate frying.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Coronet Cake Company ApS recalls Salling Lagkagebunde Kakao / Cocoa layer cake (340g; Best before 07.02.2022 and 22.02.2022) and Salling Lagkagebunde, lyse / Light layer cake (340g; Best before 07.02.2022 and 22.02.2022) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Bodylab ApS recalls multiple varieties of Bodylab brand protein pancake mixes and waffle mixes due to possible foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination. Please refer to the notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Emile Fournier Fils recalls Fournier fils brand HADDOCK MOYEN / Medium haddock (1 kg; Lot 2200701; Use by 12/02/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Emile Fournier Fils recalls Fournier fils brand Haddock 250 sous atmosphère modifiée / Haddock, modified atmosphere packaging (250g; Lot 2200701; 12/02/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Auchan recalls POULIGNY SAINT PIERRE cheese (Lot L347; Use by 06/02/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): BERGUECO INTERMARCHE recalls Fabrication maison brand Paupiette de veau / Stuffed veal (Lot T13640048) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NIKAIADIS LECLERC NICE ST ISIDORE recalls SALADE DE PATES AUX LEGUMES GRILLES / Pasta salad with grilled vegetables (All lot codes; Use by 26/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Raoul Deschildre recalls Raoul Deschildre brand Rilettes au piment d’Espelette / Espelette pepper rilettes (Lot 0046143; Use by 06/01/2022 and 30/01/2022) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fromi GmbH recalls Camembert Moulé à la Louche, Isigny Calvados / Ladle-molded Camembert cheese (Lot A3301; Best before 28.01.2022) due to E. coli contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Bodylab recalls Bodylab brand Pancake & Waffle Mix Classic – High Protein Baking Mix (500g; Lots 10921/5176 and 11121/5176; Best before 01.09.2023 and 01.11.2023, respectively) due to foreign matter (metal pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): The Little Milk Co. recalls The Little Milk Co. brand Organic Irish Cheddar and Organic Sheebeg Raw Milk Cheese (135g; Batch code K103; Best before 01.03.22) due to elevated histamine levels.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Aldi recalls Pirato brand Chips de Crevettes Kroepoek naturel / Shrimp chips (Lots 337B21, 337C21, 337D21; Use by 07/06/2022) because the packages may contain small pieces of crackers that are sharp and hard due to inadequate frying.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Coop recalls three varieties of Coop brand egg cakes due to possible foreign matter (piece of wire) contamination. Please refer to the notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Plus recalls PLUS Eierkoeken vrije-uitloop / Free-range egg biscuits (4 pieces; Best before 04-02-2022) due to possible foreign matter (piece of wire) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Albert Heijn recalls several varieties of AH brand egg biscuits due to possible foreign matter (piece of wire) contamination. Please refer to the notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Hong Kong): Consumers are advised that two kinds of prepackaged rice products may contain undeclared gluten. Please refer to the notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Vitamin Well Hong Kong Limited recalls Barebells brand Milkshakes, Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry and Banana flavours (330 ml; Product of Germany), which were imported without permission.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Korpiko NZ Ltd recalls three varieties of Korpiko brand pies due to undeclared soy, milk and/or (possibly) egg. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Hello Foods Ltd recalls Natava SuperFoods brand Organic Chlorella Powder (100g; Batches N-232, N-233 and N-234; Best before 07-Sep-22) and Natava SuperFoods brand Organic Clean Greens Wholefood Powder (200g; Batch N-227; Best before 31-Dec-22) due to possible Salmonella contamination.