Tag: Salmonella

Recalls and Alerts: November 2-3, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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 UPDATE: FDA has released a list of retail locations where onions implicated in the ongoing multi-state Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak were sold.

Food Safety Recall: Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods recalls six Green Salads and Chicken Caesar Wrap products due to potential foreign matter (brown hard plastic) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and the supermarkets where they were sold.

Food Safety Recall: Murray Int’l Trading recalls Herbal Doctor Brand Angelicae Sinensis (12 oz & 16 oz / 340g & 454g) due to elevated levels of lead and cadmium.

Food Safety Recall: St. John Creamery recalls whole retail raw goat milk (1 pt & 1/2 gal; Best by dates through 110521 (11/05/2021) due to shigatoxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Pet Treat Safety Recall: St. John Creamery recalls retail raw goat milk treat for dogs and cats (1 pt, 1 qt, 1/2 gal; Best by dates from July 2022 (07##22) through October 2022 (10##22)) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA issues Warning Letter to Jule’s Foods following an inspection of the company’s ready-to-eat (RTE) vegan cashew brie products manufacturing facility. The inspection was initiated as part of a Salmonella multi-state outbreak investigation by the CDC and the FDA.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): AVEVE recalls several varieties of CAKE ‘N PARTY brand pâte à sucre / sugar paste due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Belgium): VEWI recalls multiple VEWI Delicious ! brand products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Denmark): Bodebjerg ApS recalls Salling Butter Chicken (950g; Best before 01.01.2022 and 04.01.2022) and Premiere Butter Chicken (950g; Best before 01.01.2022 and 04.01.2022) due to undeclared mustard.

Allergy Alert (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls SAINTE LUCIE brand Pâte à sucre verte and Pâte à sucre orange / Green sugar paste and Orange sugar paste (Lots 0001063280 & 0001045767; Best by 09/03/2023 & 16/02/2023) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (France):  LA PATELIERE recalls multiple LA PATELIERE brand Pâte à sucre varieties due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): SAINTE LUCIE recalls multiple SAINTE LUCIE brand Pâte à sucre varieties due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): COOPERATIVE U ENSEIGNE recalls multiple U brand Pâte à sucre varieties due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (France): FUSEAU recalls Bakers @ Home brand Pâte à sucre rouge / Red sugar paste (150g; Lot #0001032188; Best before 26/11/2023) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Genuport Trade GmbH recalls Multipower Protein Layer White Chocolate Salty Almond (Lots 23778, 25259, 26114; Best before 31.03.2022, 30.06.2022, 31.07.2022) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry is ordered to recall Nonna brand Tortellini Ricotta Epinard / Spinach ricotta tortellini (multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Industry is ordered to recall multiple Pasta della Mamma brand Italian-style sauces due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): Vleesbedrijf Huls B.V. recalls Snaaiers droge worstjes / Dry sausages (4 x 25g; Expiration date from 16-08-2021 to 20-12-2021) and Huls Broabantse metworst / Sausage (125g; Expiration date from 16-08-2021 to 20-12-2021) due to undeclared lupine, gluten and mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt recalls several Boni Selection and Everyday brands of packaged ham products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Finland): Deliciest Oy recalls Deliciest Ruokafraiche / Food fruit (250g; Best before 10.12.2021) due to premature spoilage.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls Steak haché fabriqué à la demande du client au rayon traditionnel boucherie à l’hypermarché Carrefour de Sainte Maxime vendu entre le 26 et le 30 octobre / Ground steak prepared to order (Sold from 26/10 to 30/10) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): SARL LA REVALIERE recalls several varieties of Fromage de chèvre au lait cru / raw goat-milk cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): CARREFOUR HYPERMARCHES recalls Tartelette aux fraises / Strawberry tarts (Use by 24/10/2021) due to Bacillus cereus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): COLIBRI recalls MAISON COLIBRI brand Madeleine coque chocolat noir Classique and Madeleine noisette coque chocolat lait / Classic dark chocolate Madeleines and Hazelnut milk chocolate Madeleines (Multiple lot codes) due to possible foreign matter (metal wire) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of lot codes and Best Before dates.

Food Safety Recall (France): LECLERC recalls Etienne Thillard brand Cœur de neufchâtel fermier AOP lait cru / Heart-shaped neufchâtel raw-milk cheese (Lot 2562910; Use by 29/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): AZ DISTRIBUTION recalls AL BURJ brand Halawa aux pistaches / Halvah with pistachios (400g & 800g; All lots; Best before 09/07/2022 and 31/07/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Wurdies Kräuter GmbH & Co. KG recalls Schachtelhalm „Zinnkraut“ geschnitten Bio / Organic cut “Horsetail” (50g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of lot codes and Best Before dates.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): DANAEG A/S recalls Fresh shell eggs (6-pack and 10-pack; Best before 01.11.2021, 03.11.2021, 05.11.2021, 08.11.2021, 10.11.2021, 12.11.2021, 15.11.2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall Update (Luxembourg): Colruyt recalls several Boni Selection and Everyday brands of packaged ham products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Recalls and Alerts: October 30 – November 1, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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

Food Safety Recall: Flowers Foods, Inc. recalls three varieties of Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes due to possible foreign matter (tiny fragments of metal mesh wire) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Farms recalls Taylor Farms Mushroom Stir Fry (9 oz; All codes; UPC 30223 – 11232) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Kroger stores in Georgia; South Carolina; Auburn, Alabama, Greater Louisville area (including Indiana) and Lexington, Kentucky; Greater Memphis area, Tennessee; Arkansas; Mississippi; Western Kentucky; Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Dollarama S.E.C /L.P. recalls Walkers brand Mint Thins (150g; Lots 1174, 1175, 1179; Best before 2022 DE 23, 2022 DE 24, 2022 DE 28, respectively; UPC 0 11555 02481 6) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: PataFoods Inc. dba Amara recalls Amara brand Organic Smoothie Melts – Carrot Raspberry (23g; Lot code CR21186; Best before 07/05/2023) due to potential for foreign matter (pieces of plastic) contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): HEMA recalls voorverpakte gebraden kipfilet / prepackaged roast chicken fillet (100g; Best before 15 November 2021) due to undeclared gluten and soy.

Allergy Alert (UK): Iceland recalls Iceland Ready to Eat Tikka Chicken Breast Slices (115g; Use by 3 November 2021) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Lantmännen Schulstad A/S recalls Hatting Fuldkorn Burger-boller / Whole wheat burger (380g; Best before 09.11.2021) due to mold contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): DANÆG A / S, packer aut.nr. DK7003 recalls Frilandsæg / Free range eggs, Skrabeæg / Scraper eggs, and Buræg / Cage eggs (Stamped with 1DK081131; Best by 16.11.2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LA FROMAGERIE DU THOUET recalls fromagerie du thouet brand fromage de chèvre au lait cru / raw goat-milk cheese (Multiple lots and Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (Sweden): DANÆG A / S recalls fresh shell eggs (Stamped with 2DK081131; Best before dates up to and including 12.11.2021) due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Allergy Alert (Israel): Yitzhakov Ora-Deli recalls Mexicana brand praline sweets coated in chocolate flavor (500g; Expiry date 16/12/21; Manufactured by KDV Vorones Ltd.) due to undeclared egg.

Recalls and Alerts: October 28-29, 2021

TAINTEDHere 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: CDC reports 808 confirmed cases of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to raw whole onions imported from Mexico. Cases have been reported by 37 US states and Puerto Rico. A total of 157 of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized. Multiple onion recalls have been initiated in the United States and Canada.

OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION UPDATE: CDC reports 21 confirmed cases of Salmonella infections in 8 states linked to consumption of Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks. The implicated product was sold at Trader Joe’s and Wegmans, and also may have been available at other retailers.

FOOD SAFETY ALERT: FSIS issues a public health alert because Euro Foods, a Freeland, Penn. establishment, produced ready-to-eat (RTE) Italian-style salame stick products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. A recall was not requested because FSIS has not identified a specific contaminated lot or lots, and it is believed that potentially affected products are no longer available to be directly purchased by retail consumers. The product is identified as 2-oz packages containing Citterio “Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks ALL NATURAL” with “best by” dates up to January 23, 2022, located next to the barcode.

Food Safety Recall: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. recalls four garden salad products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Infant Supplement Safety Recall: MaryRuth’s recalls MaryRuth’s Liquid Probiotic for Infants (1 oz; Lots #100420218 and #100520218; UPC 856645008587) due to potential Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination. The recalled product was distributed nationwide through Target, Amazon, and direct sales from the company’s website.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Belmont Meat Products Ltd. recalls Longo’s brand Chicken Burgers (6 x 142 g; Best before 2022 MR 09, 2022 MA 13, 2022 JN 28; UPC 7 72468 03418 6) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: TFI Foods Ltd. recalls multiple Northern King brand and Thai Gold brand Shrimp Tempura due to undeclared egg, soy, milk and sulphites. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Goodfood Market Corp recalls Goodfood brand Medium Yellow Onions (908g / 2 lb; Batch code 3680626; Product of Mexico; UPC 9000799) and Goodfood brand Medium Yellow Onions (908g / 2 lb; Batch code 3682656; Labeled as Product of USA but actually is Product of Mexico; UPC 9000799) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Industry recalls Dorsey brand, MVP brand, Pier-C brand, and Riga Farms brand Onions, Product of Mexico due to Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall Update: Covic International Trading Inc. recalls Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom (200g; Batch code CE 169D; UPC 8 807076 000321) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Raphajo’s recalls Épices caribéennes / Caribbean spices (16 oz & 32 oz / 453g & 946 ml; Product sold up to 28 October 2021) due to insanitary production and/or packaging conditions.

Food Safety Recall: Italian Produce Company Ltd. recalls Driscoll’s Blueberries (12 x 551 ml; Case codes 014006 0804, 014006 0809, 014006 0810; Product of California, USA) due to foreign matter (pieces of metal) contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Belgium): Mulitple companies recall a variety of products due to undeclared peanuts. Please refer to the AFSCA – Avertissements page for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert Update (Luxembourg): Cora & Match recall Cora brand Boeuf bourguignon purée (500g; Lot M210900895) and Cora brand Spaghetti bolognaise (500g; Lots M210900624; M210900224, M211000209) due to undeclared peanuts.

Allergy Alert (UK): Sainsbury’s recalls Sainsbury’s Spaghetti Carbonara (400g; Use by 30 October 2021) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): FreshMeals S.A. recalls Come a Casa brand Lasagne Bolognaise (1kg; Lots L431172 & L431177; Use by 22/11/2021) due to possible undercooking.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Colruyt and OKay recall Boni Selection brand Jambon cuit dégraissé sans gluten / Cooked, defatted ham, gluten-free (500g; Use by 11/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CRUSTA C recalls Crevettes entières cuites réfrigérées / Refrigerated whole cooked shrimp, 20/30 (2 kg; Lot 9212940504; Use by 31/10/2021) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Emile Fournier Fils recalls Fournier fils brand kippers (2-pack / 430g; Lot 2128741; Use by 28/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Fromagerie Le Pic recalls Le Pic brand Petite Rouelle Mixte / cheese (8-pack; Lot 20102114; Best before 26/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): LES JARDINS DE CAPECURE  recalls multiple LES JARDINS DE L’OCEAN brand soups due to a processing defect. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): ORIENTAL KITCHEN recalls ORIENTAL KITCHEN brand NEM CHUA Long Stick (200g; Use by 09/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): ORIENTAL KITCHEN recalls ORIENTAL KITCHEN NEM CHUA et NEM CHUA La Tam Ruot (300g bag; Use by 09/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Carrefour recalls CARREFOUR CLASSIC brand Haricots verts extra fins / Extra fine green beans (720 ml jar; Lot 1467 L:U2M 243 D 08; Best before 31/08/2025) due to foreign matter contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): CRUSTA C recalls Crevettes entières cuites réfrigérées / Refrigerated whole cooked shrimp, 50/70 (2 kg; Lot 9212920478; Use by 29/10/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): NORMA SARL recalls Zauberhaft Backen brand Noisettes grillées et hachées / Grilled chopped hazelnuts (200g; Lot L 50357; Best before 11/06/2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Borchers fine food GmbH & Co. KG recalls Erdmandel Mehl fein vermahlen / Finely ground tiger nut flour (400g; Lots 21000273 & 21000133; Best before 22.02.2022) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Rila Feinkost-Importe GmbH & Co.KG recalls Ibero Grüne Hojiblanca Oliven in Scheiben / Sliced Spanish green olives (Filled weight: 230g, Drained weight: 105g; Expiry dates 05.06.2023, 01.08.2023, 05.08.2023 & 10.08.2023) due to possible foreign matter (pieces of broken glass) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): Prosciuttificio San Michele SRL recalls TERRE DUCALI brand STROLGHINO (250g; Lot S213503) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Freshmeals recalls recalls Come a Casa brand Lasagne Bolognaise (1kg; Lots L431172 & L431177; Use by 22/11/2021) due to possible undercooking.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Colruyt recalls Boni Selection brand Jambon cuit dégraissé sans gluten / Cooked, defatted ham, gluten-free (500g; Use by 11/11/2021) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd recalls Coles Nature’s Kitchen Meat-free Meal Lovers Pizza, Coles Nature’s Kitchen Hawaiian-style Pizza, and Coles Nature’s Kitchen Veggie Pizza (250g; All Best Before Dates ) due to undeclared milk.